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This practical book written especially for prehospital staff provides all the information needed to deal with children in life threatening… situations before arriving at hospital. It is a complementary volume to the best-selling Advanced Paediatric Life Support
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Medicine, Science and technology
This book offers an in-depth and comprehensive review on current understanding of regulatory ncRNAs in complex diseases from a view… of bioinformatics It conveys state-of-the-art bioinformatics tools and methods for ncRNAs from computational detection functional prediction to their roles in diseases Computational methods used to investigate uncharacterised ncRNAs in diseases are mainly summarized in seven aspects DNA variation of ncRNAs in diseases prioritization of disease-related ncRNAs dysregulation epigenetic factors that regulate ncRNA misexpression DNA methylation and histone-modification complex crosstalk across ncRNAs ncRNAs acted as competing regulators to mediate the expression of protein-coding genes non-coding RNAs mediated risk pathways and their contributions to drug target predictions The generally used data resources of ncRNAs are also listed in the end This book provides important information on the current progress in the fast-moving fields of bioinformatics for regulatory ncRNAs It provides a timely and useful reference for computational biologists specifically with RNA interests and other related areas Prof Xia Li is a Professor and the Dean of College of Bioinformatics Science and Technology Harbin Medical University China Dr Yun Xiao Dr Juan Xu Dr Shangwei Ning and Dr Yunpeng Zhang are from College of Bioinformatics Science and Technology Harbin Medical University China
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Das Buch bringt gesellschaftspolitische Fragen rund um die pr klinische Notfallmedizin kritisch zur Sprache und diskutiert Ma nahmen… wie eine Neustrukturierung mit innovativen Versorgungskonzepten gelingen kann Dabei stellt es sich den Fragen der Zukunft und entwirft interessante L sungsans tze Um zuk nftigen Anforderungen gerecht zu werden wird die Neustrukturierung der Notfallmedizin mit innovativen Versorgungskonzepten unabdingbar Denn Rettungsdienst und pr klinische Notfallmedizin stehen im Wandel Der politische Kostendruck steigt die Freiwilligenarbeit gelangt an ihre Grenzen Historisch gewachsene meist lokal-strukturierte Organisationsformen konkurrieren mit privatwirtschaftlich orientierten Unternehmensstrategien Den neuen Herausforderungen wie der Zunahme an lteren multimorbiden Personen oder jener von Amokl ufen steht der drohende Not rztemangel gegen ber Es richtet sich an F hrungskr fte im Rettungs- und Notarztwesen Not rzte politische Entscheidungstr ger Krankenhaus- und Sozialversicherungstr ger
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Health and aging, Medicine
Focusing exclusively on the older patient with poor bone quality this unique book presents the indications contraindications and… common techniques as well as the risks benefits and outcomes for utilizing arthroplasty for the treatment of fractures in this population sensibly divided into four thematic sections The incidence and burden of fragility fractures is presented in part one with considerations of the influences of osteoporosis on both treatment and healing The subsequent three sections cover upper extremity fractures lower extremity fractures and peri-articular nonunions respectively However far from providing a simple how-to for the techniques discussed the relevant current literature is presented as well as the common techniques employed in fracture management allowing the reader to select the best approach for the specific patient presentation In addition chapters are included here that cover degenerative joint conditions not typically treated with total joint replacement The treatment of fragility fractures is constantly evolving and the aging population is consistently expanding creating a strong need for clinicians who have experience with and exposure to the use of arthroplasty techniques as an option in their successful treatment Written and edited by leaders in the field Arthroplasty for the Treatment of Fractures in the Older Patient is an invaluable resource for orthopedic surgeons residents and support staff who see and treat these increasingly common injuries
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Disabilities, Medicine, Psychology, General non-fiction
Completely revised with the latest research and clinical strategies this is the authoritative volume on Asperger syndrome now… part of DSM-5 autism spectrum disorder Considered the definitive reference since its initial publication the book focuses on how to assess each child or adolescent s needs and provide effective interventions in the areas of communication behavior and academic and vocational functioning The neural and genetic bases of autism spectrum disorders are also explored New to This Edition Expanded coverage of evidence-based assessment and treatment including two chapters on behavioral interventions Addresses challenges in the transition to new diagnostic criteria for autism spectrum disorder in DSM-5 Chapters on neuropsychological advances the transition to higher education and forensic issues Many new authors and extensively revised chapters
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This updated volume provides a comprehensive guide to the recent developments of digital and intelligent technologies related to genitourinary surgery… New topics include the adaptation of simulators training programs standardized credentialing evidence-based practice as well as the economics of robotic surgery The impact on public and global health is also covered Robotics in Genitourinary Surgery aims to help surgeons and patients adopt the techniques and procedures discussed and in turn educate and expand research activities within the field
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Master the effective evaluation analysis and management of placental-fetal growth restriction PFGR reducing the risk of… perinatal mortality and morbidity in patients worldwide Extensively researched by international experts this manual provides practitioners with a detailed hands-on approach to the practical pearls for direct patient management This authoritative volume advises on matters such as the correct evaluation and management of high-risk patients in danger of PFGR through to delivery Extensive and wide-ranging this book is an invaluable companion to the developing research interest and clinical applications in PFGR including developmental outcomes in early childhood Featuring a critical evaluation of a variety of abnormal conditions such as fetal hypoxia which are clearly displayed through extensive illustrations This essential toolkit ensures that practitioners of all levels can effectively limit the risk of mortality and morbidity and reach the correct diagnosis first-time
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General non-fiction, Medicine, Psychology
This volume provides the skills practitioners need to conduct family therapy sessions in the home school and community… The authors demonstrate how meetings outside of the traditional office setting can enable therapists to intervene actively in the various systems that affect clients lives This multisystems approach can be particularly useful when working with poor and ethnic minority families whose support networks may include extended family school personnel and members of the church family Practitioners learn how to utilize out-of-office sessions to meet the people who are influential in clients lives observe the life realities of children adolescents and parents and identify resources that can be mobilized to produce change Detailed strategies are presented to help families navigate the overlapping demands of multiple agencies and institutions and to manage and prevent such problems as substance abuse school drop-out and child abuse Throughout therapeutic and ethical guidelines are illustrated by extensive clinical case material The book is ideal for those already doing home-based work as well as those who would like to incorporate it into their practice
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Medicine, Psychology, Science and technology, Self help
How to rewire your brain to improve virtually every aspect of your life-based on the latest research in neuroscience and… psychology on neuroplasticity and evidence-based practices Not long ago, it was thought that the brain you were born with was the brain you would die with, and that the brain cells you had at birth were the most you would ever possess. Your brain was thought to be "hardwired" to function in predetermined ways. It turns out that's not true. Your brain is not hardwired, it's "softwired" by experience. This book shows you how you can rewire parts of the brain to feel more positive about your life, remain calm during stressful times, and improve your social relationships. Written by a leader in the field of Brain-Based Therapy, it teaches you how to activate the parts of your brain that have been underactivated and calm down those areas that have been hyperactivated so that you feel positive about your life and remain calm during stressful times. You will also learn to improve your memory, boost your mood, have better relationships, and get a good night sleep. Reveals how cutting-edge developments in neuroscience, and evidence-based practices can be used to improve your everyday life Other titles by Dr. Arden include: Brain-Based Therapy-Adult, Brain-Based Therapy-Child, Improving Your Memory For Dummies and Heal Your Anxiety Workbook Dr. Arden is a leader in integrating the new developments in neuroscience with psychotherapy and Director of Training in Mental Health for Kaiser Permanente for the Northern California Region Explaining exciting new developments in neuroscience and their applications to daily living, Rewire Your Brain will guide you through the process of changing your brain so you can change your life and be free of self-imposed limitations.
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Fitness, Medicine
From one of America s most trusted physicians and the bestselling coauthor of the YOU series with Dr Mehmet… Oz--this practical and empowering guide shares the seven secrets to losing weight restoring peak vitality and regaining optimal health at any age It s never too late to get a second chance You do not have to let genetics or bad choices of the past dictate your health outcomes In fact you have the power to change your health destiny--no matter how you ve lived before In This Is Your Do-Over Dr Michael Roizen four-time 1 New York Times bestselling author and renowned Chief Wellness Officer of the Cleveland Clinic provides the tools you need to halt bad health and start living at your peak vitality In this book he addresses all the areas that contribute to total-body wellness including nutrition exercise sex stress sleep and the brain Using concrete strategies available to anyone of any age Dr Roizen shows you how to reset your health with his seven simple secrets to earning a Do-Over He even shares the key step missing in most other programs how to select and partner with the proper buddy or coach to get you to your goals Grounded in cutting-edge scientific research and culled from Dr Roizen s experience coaching thousands This Is Your Do-Over is the ultimate guide to reversing damage optimizing health and living a life filled with energy and happiness It is not too late Your Do-Over starts now
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Medicine, Science and technology
I. Ojima * E. S. Zuniga * J. D. Seitz: Advances in the Use of Enantiopure β-Lactams for the Synthesis… of Biologically Active Compounds of Medicinal Interests.- I. Fernández * Miguel A. Sierra: β -Lactams from Fischer Carbene Complexes: Scope, Limitations, and Reaction Mechanism.- Bablee Mandal * Basudeb Basu: Synthesis of β-Lactams Through Alkyne-Nitrone Cycloadditions.- T. T. Tidwell: Preparation of Bis-β-Lactams by Ketene-Imine Cycloadditions.- Edward Turos: The Chemistry and Biology of N-Thiolated β-Lactams.- Indrani Banik * Bimal K. Banik: Synthesis of β-Lactams and Their Chemical Manipulations Via Microwave-Induced Reactions.
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Medicine, Science and technology
This major reference work is a one-shot knowledge base on electroporation and the use of pulsed electric fields of high… intensity and their use in biology medicine biotechnology and food and environmental technologies The Handbook offers a widespread and well-structured compilation of 156 chapters ranging from the foundations to applications in industry and hospital It is edited and written by most prominent researchers in the field With regular updates and growing in its volume it is suitable for academic readers and researchers regardless of their disciplinary expertise and will also be accessible to students and serious general readers The Handbook s 276 authors have established scholarly credentials and come from a wide range of disciplines This is crucially important in a highly interdisciplinary field of electroporation and the use of pulsed electric fields of high intensity and its applications in different fields from medicine biology food processing agriculture process engineering energy and environment An Editorial Board of distinguished scholars from across the world has selected and reviewed the various chapters to ensure the highest quality of this Handbook The book was edited by an international team of Section Editors P Thomas Vernier Boris Rubinsky Juergen Kolb Damijan Miklavcic Marie-Pierre Rols Javier Raso Richard Heller Gregor Ser a Dietrich Knorr and Eugene Vorobiev
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Medicine, United States history, Social issues
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Medicine, United States history, Social issues
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General non-fiction, Medicine
In dit boek wordt de basis gelegd voor een goed begrip voor de interne en chirurgische ziektebeelden samen met… de basiswerken Anatomie en fysiologie en Algemene ziekteleer die hierop aansluiten et toedienen verdunnen en oplossen van geneesmiddelen in de pati ntenzorg Het boek begint met het hoofdstuk medisch meedenken Bij alle onderdelen van het diagnostisch proces spelen verpleegkundigen een belangrijke rol Aan de hand van casu stiek wordt verhelderd hoe het diagnostisch proces verloopt en hoe verpleegkundigen hierin een rol kunnen en moeten spelen In de volgende hoofdstukken worden de verschillende meest voorkomende ziektebeelden met hun verschijnselen complicaties en behandeling naar orgaansysteem beschreven Steeds wordt geprobeerd om de verschijnselen en complicaties vanuit de fysiologie te verklaren zodat de verpleegkundigen beter kunnen observeren wat kan men observeren hoe kan men observeren en met welk doel wordt geobserveerd en daardoor beter kunnen signaleren en beredeneren welke verpleegkundige interventies noodzakelijk zijn
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Medicine
What should you say if your patient is struggling with her sexuality How do you respond to your… married patient when he discloses to you his same-sex sexual history To which medical studies do you turn when you need to know more about club drugs As physicians and health professionals you want to provide the best possible care for your patients but medical schools and other health care teaching institutions do not generally provide comprehensive information on how to approach caring for sexual-minority patients Allan D Peterkin and Cathy Risdon have written Caring for Lesbian and Gay People the first medical guide to offer busy clinicians practical accessible and evidence-based information to help in the care of gay and lesbian patients The authors begin with an overview of the history of medical relations with lesbian and gay patients providing advice and guidelines for strengthening the doctor-patient relationship and raising the standard of care for all patients The book then delves into a range of specific clinical issues such as risk profiles for particular illnesses screening for and managing sexually transmitted infections and HIV in the primary care setting Subsequent chapters cover such wide-ranging topics as mental health care and the effect of homophobia on relationships same-sex parenting the role that body image plays in health and unique populations such as lesbian and gay ethno-racial minorities the transgendered rural lesbian and gay people and elders Each chapter includes practical tips advice on inclusive language for example and summaries along with references of written and online resources Comprehensive and detailed this work covers physical and mental health across the life cycle with equal emphasis on women s and men s health Based on more than twenty years of patient care and contributions to medical education and community development this indispensable resource will greatly heighten the quality of care clinicians health care practitioners and educators can provide to their patients and will in turn provide patients and consumers with the means to take an active role in their own health care
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Medicine, Nature, Science and technology
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Medicine
This guide provides practical information on the care of patients with blunt injuries that will be invaluable for emergency personnel… trauma surgeons orthopaedic traumatologists and anesthesiologists The management of both truncal injuries head chest abdomen and fractures of the extremities the pelvis and the spine is covered in a condensed fashion emphasizing key information Care is taken to highlight associated injuries that may alter the decision making in patients with polytrauma The new revised edition takes full account of three major developments of recent years namely the increasing economic pressure on health care systems including trauma care the changes in trauma systems and related education and the improved survival of polytrauma patients In view of the greater recognition of the physical and psychological long-term sequelae of major injuries post-traumatic stress disorder is discussed in depth in this new edition
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Medicine
This volume provides comprehensive information and detailed laboratory protocols used in the study of prion diseases The chapters in… this book cover topics such as electron microscopy neuropathology immunohistochemistry and immune-gold electron microscopy of prion diseases Chapters also provide readers with detailed information about kuru the clinical description of prion diseases and the detection of prion protein and biomarkers In Neuromethods series style chapters include the kind of detail and key advice from the specialists needed to get successful results in your laboratory Cutting-edge and authoritative Prion Diseases is a valuable resource for researchers and scientists in the exciting and rapidly growing field of prion disease research
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Medicine
This book provides state of the art knowledge on a broad range of clinical issues in pancreatic cancer covering… topics from screening and pathophysiology to surgical treatments In particular the focus is on current controversies and on evidence-based surgical techniques Further aspects considered include the management of precancerous lesions diagnostic methods perioperative care and nonsurgical treatment The description of surgical methods is supported by many helpful illustrations and important technical issues are carefully addressed Determination of resectability and extent of surgery is also discussed Based on recent developments in surgical techniques some surgeons are performing more and more radical operations It is essential however that surgical strategy is based on the best available evidence and surgeons will find that this book offers valuable help in achieving this aim In addition it will be a great asset in clinical practice for all who are involved or interested in the management of pancreatic cancer