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Nucleus of the Solitary Tract (Routledge Revivals)
By I. Robin Barraco. 1994
First Published in 1994, this book provides a comprehensive, up-to-date compilation of reviews of recent literature on the anatomy, physiology,…
and pharmacology of the nucleus of the solitary tract (NTS). The chapters are written by internationally recognized experts in the field and include never-before-published data, diagrams, and figures.Self-Recovery: Treating Addictions Using Transcendental Meditation and Maharishi Ayur-Veda
By David F O'Connell, Charles N Alexander. 1995
A valuable resource for addressing/promoting the spiritual awakening/development for patients based on a thoroughly researched system of meditationNearly 40% of…
americans saw an alternative healthcare practitioner last year. Interest in Yogaan aspect of ayurvedais growing nationally and is starting to become part of more progressive treatment programs. Patients want more. Providers need to offer more. And choices need to be based on sciencetific research on complementary/alternative medicine, which is under-researched in the addictions treatment field right now. Their has been a flurry of interest in Trancendental Meditation (TM) the past few months, mostly due to very impressive research on lowering blood pressureespecially in African Americans. This groundbreaking, scientifically based book shows how TM can have profound health-promoting effects on addictions as well, according to recent research on profound brain changes caused by TM practice.Self-Recovery acquaints readers with the use of Transcendental Meditation program and Maharishi Ayur-Veda. This natural comprehensive approach to health care, as brought to light from the ancient Vedic tradition of India by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, allows individuals to break negative habits that arise from an incomplete understanding of the relationship between mind, body, and environment. Self-Recovery shows how this ancient system of mind-body medicine, through its mental and physical procedures, can be used to treat addictive diseases effectively.The first book written on the application of the Transcendental Meditation (TM) program and Maharishi Ayur-Veda to addictions treatment, this volume is interdisciplinary in scope with original chapters by psychologists, physicians, physiologists, neurochemists, and other addictions professionals who offer an alternative paradigm to understanding and treating addictions. In contrast to conventional treatments, the TM program and Maharishi Ayur-Veda appear to provide a natural, comprehensive treatment approach that profoundly influences all levels of individual life that can impact on the addictive process. Not overly technical, Self-Recovery shares the pioneering experiences of clinicians using these holistic procedures as well as the striking findings of researchers who have integrated them into current chemical dependency treatments. For readers without prior introduction to this new approach, the TM program and Maharishi Ayur-Veda are briefly but thoroughly described. Readers looking for an effective mind-body treatment of addictions that is holistic in nature will find it in this book as it introduces them to this very ancient, but quite relevant, system of healing that can act in a complementary fashion with modern psychological and medical approaches to addictive disorders. Practitioners will find a description of Maharishi Ayur-Veda programs and learn about incorporating them into daily practice. Psychotherapists will learn how this unique program can affect the recovery process from addictive diseases. Through rich presentations of theory, research, and clinical case studies, Self-Recovery makes knowledge of Maharishi Ayur-Veda and the addictions come alive. The book is divided into four sections, the first of which contains an examination of the theoretical underpinnings and existing research on the TM program and its applications to addictions treatment. The second section features original research on the impact of TM on severe alcoholism and nicotine addiction. In section three, clinicians share case studies on the impact of the TM program on personal growth experienced during recovery from alcohol and other drug addictions. Section four presents theory and clinical application of the twenty approaches of Maharishi Ayur-Veda in chemical dependency treatment. A vital source of information on addictions treatment, this book is essential reaReviving Primary Care: A US-UK Comparison
By Donald W. Light, John Fry, Robert M. Lawrence. 1995
The quality of health care in the US depends on the patient's ability to pay and his or her insurance…
cover, at an annual cost of $3600 per head of population. In the UK, the quality of care costs less at an annual cost of $1000 per head of population, although care is sometimes delayed through a lack of resources. This book compares the two systems from the viewpoint of primary care, identifying some models of excellence from which both can benefit. It draws on the experience of the NHS reforms in the UK and the political imperative to control costs and improve the service in the US.Procedure Manual for the Diagnosis of Intestinal Parasites (CRC Press Revivals)
By Donald L. Price. 1994
Procedure Manual for the Diagnosis of Intestinal Parasites is the definitive resource for individuals involved in the collection, preparation, and…
examination of fecal specimens for microscopic diagnosis of intestinal parasitic infections. The book points out the stages of parasites possibly found in a fecal specimen, how to find them, and how to identify them. Specific details on how to effectively use the microscope for parasitic diagnosis are included. This information is missing from most texts and manuals of this kind.Photomicrographs and original drawings of the various stages and forms of parasites and eggs are used extensively throughout the text, with the photomicrographs printed to a standard scale for easy comparison. More than 400 illustrations in all are included. Biological keys for intestinal amoebae and eggs of various species of helminths are provided.This book is an essential reference for teachers of diagnostic parasitology and their students, physicians who order fecal examinations for intestinal parasites, nurses or health workers who handle or prepare the specimens for the laboratory, and technologists who receive, process, and examine the specimens.Releasing Resources to Achieve Health Gain
By Christopher Riley, Morton Warner, Amanda Pullen. 1995
In every developed country, health care managers, clinicians, purchasers and providers are having to extract greater output from cash-limited resources.…
This book reviews a wide range of areas of current concern together with the practical experience of those responsible for improvement and change. The opportunities and pitfalls they identify should stimulate innovation and fresh ideas in those faced with similar situations.Es war eine der großen Sternstunden der Menschheit, als Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen (1845-1923) am 8. November 1895 eine neue Sorte…
von Strahlung entdeckte. Er selbst nannte sie bescheiden „X-Strahlen“. Sein Name und seine Strahlen wurden weltberühmt. Am 10. Dezember 1901 erhielt Röntgen für die Entdeckung und Erforschung der nach ihm benannten Röntgenstrahlen den ersten Nobelpreis für Physik. Röntgenstrahlen haben seitdem nichts an Attraktivität verloren. Sie durchdringen nach wie vor alle Bereiche der Wissenschaft und Technik und begleiten uns im alltäglichen Leben.Röntgens wissenschaftliches Wirken kann aber nicht nur reduziert werden auf diese eine großartige Entdeckung. Er war insgesamt ein exzellenter Naturforscher, sein Forschergeist ist heute noch Beispiel für viele Wissenschaftler. Auch sein Spezialgebiet der Präzisionsphysik ist aktueller denn je.Zu Röntgens 175. Geburtstag und dem 125-jährigen Jubiläum der Entdeckung der Röntgenstrahlen im Jahr 2020 ermöglicht das Deutsche Röntgen-Museum einen anderen Blick auf den herausragenden Naturforscher und gibt Einblicke in seinen persönlichen Nachlass.Statements von nationalen und internationalen Röntgenwissenschaftlern zeigen dabei eines sehr deutlich: „Röntgen hat Zukunft“.Der HerausgeberDer Herausgeber Uwe Busch ist Medizinphysiker und Direktor des Deutschen Röntgen-Museums. Gemeinsam mit dem neu gestalteten Geburtshaus von Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen ermöglichen beide Häuser einen fesselnden Einblick in das Leben und Werk Röntgens sowie das Erlebnis der eigenen Entdeckung der faszinierenden Welt der Röntgenstrahlen. Einer Welt, die sich über viele räumliche und zeitliche Dimensionen von den Nanowelten des Mikrokosmos bis hin zu den unendlichen Weiten des Kosmos und von der Vergangenheit bis in die Zukunft erstreckt. Alle Welt ist voller Röntgenstrahlung. Sie sinnvoll zu nutzen, ist und bleibt das Ziel von Wissenschaft und Forschung von gestern, heute und morgen.Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen würde genau daran seinen Spaß haben. Forschung zur Erweiterung des eigenen Horizonts, tiefe Freude am Erkenntnisgewinn und der Nutzen für die Menschheit.Topological Data Analysis: The Abel Symposium 2018 (Abel Symposia #15)
By Markus Szymik, Nils A. Baas, Gunnar E. Carlsson, Gereon Quick, Marius Thaule. 2020
This book gathers the proceedings of the 2018 Abel Symposium, which was held in Geiranger, Norway, on June 4-8, 2018. The…
symposium offered an overview of the emerging field of "Topological Data Analysis". This volume presents papers on various research directions, notably including applications in neuroscience, materials science, cancer biology, and immune response. Providing an essential snapshot of the status quo, it represents a valuable asset for practitioners and those considering entering the field.The Peroneal Tendons: A Clinical Guide to Evaluation and Management
By Mark Sobel. 2020
This unique book is a practical, “go to” source of comprehensive information on the care of peroneal tendon injuries, accurately…
illustrating this hot topic with many anatomical drawings of how the anatomy influences the diseases we see clinically. This presentation opens with a review of the normal anatomy, biomechanics and examination of the peroneal tendons, followed by a discussion of congenital variations and imaging strategies used in diagnosis and evaluation. Both conservative and surgical management techniques are then elucidated in injury-specific chapters, from peroneus brevis splits and stenosing tenosynovitis to painful os peroneum syndrome (POPS) and acute dislocation. Chapters on rehabilitation and comorbid pathologies round out the presentation. The diagnosis of peroneal tendon injury is much more common today than it was 20 years ago. Utilizing the latest evidence and presenting the most cutting-edge management techniques, The Peroneal Tendons will be useful for orthopedic and podiatric surgeons, sports medicine specialists, and students and residents in these areas.Microbial Diversity, Interventions and Scope
By Neeta Raj Sharma, Shiwani Guleria Sharma, Mohit Sharma. 2020
This book focuses on the application of microbes in all fields of biology. There is an urgent need to understand…
and explore new microbes, their biological activities, genetic makeup and further opportunities for utilizing them. The book is divided into sections, highlighting the application of microbes in agriculture, nanotechnology, genetic engineering, bioremediation, industry, medicine and forensic sciences, and describing potential future advances in these fields. It also explores the potential role of microbes in space and how they might support life on a different planet.This encyclopedia scientifically describes 121 vegetable oils and fats. In addition to conventional oils, the book also covers lesser-known oils…
such as Amaranth, Chia, prickly pear, and quinoa. Author pays particular attention to root plants, extraction, and the ingredients included in information nutritionally relevant to fatty acid patterns. Applications in pharmacology, medicine, cosmetics and technology, as well as possible adverse effects, are discussed. The thoroughly researched reference book includes detailed descriptions along with the latest research results and methods.Health Service Public Relations: A Guide to Good Practice
By Roger Silver. 1995
The first edition of this book was published at a time when the health service was less sensitive to its…
reputation and the effect this had on public confidence. Since then, health service reform, accountability and market forces have meant that all directors, managers, doctors and health professionals must communicate effectively, both internally and externally. This book, revised in the light of these changes, is a guide to the practical skills needed when communicating with patients, staff, the general public, opinion leaders, press, radio and television.Cytokinins: Chemistry, Activity, and Function
By David W. Mok. 1994
Cytokinins are hormones involved in all aspects of plant growth and development and are essential for in vitro manipulation of…
plant cells and tissues. Much information has been gathered regarding the chemistry and biology of cytokinins, while recent studies have focused on the genetics and cytokinin-related genes. However, other than proceedings of symposia, no single volume on cytokinins has been written. This book is the first of its kind, homing in on the key subject areas of cytokinin-chemistry, biosynthesis, metabolism, activity, function, genetics, and analyses. These areas are comprehensively reviewed in individual chapters by experts currently active in the field. In addition, a personal history on the discovery of cytokinin is presented by Professor Folke Skoog. This volume summarizes previous findings and identifies future research directions.An Introduction To Health: Policy, Planning and Financing
By Brian Abel-Smith. 1994
This book concerns itself with the key question: how to improve health in a cost effective and politically acceptable way.…
What makes people healthy? Why are the poor less healthy than the rich? Why do some countries have a better health record than others? An Introduction to Health is divided into four parts comprising the determinants of health, health service planning, health service financing, and controlling costs and securing user-friendly services.Zukunftswerkstatt Rettungsdienst: Innovative Projekte im Rettungs- und Notarztwesen
By Agnes Neumayr, Adolf Schinnerl, Michael Baubin. 2018
Das Buch stellt kreative l sungsorientierte effektive und effiziente Projekte aus dem Qualit ts- und Risikomanagement…
der pr hospitalen Notfallmedizin vor Die Ideen beinhalten Lernpotential stellen Optimierungsm glichkeiten dar und beantworten Zukunftsfragen mit neuen Wegen und vision ren Ans tzen Die grenz berschreitende Vernetzung der Autor innen deren praxisrelevante Fragestellungen sowie ihre erprobten und evaluierten L sungsvorschl ge dienen der Bildung eines Think-tanks zu aktuellen und zuk nftigen Herausforderungen in der pr klinischen Notfallmedizin Es werden dabei alle im Rettungs- und Notarztwesen wichtigen Arbeitsbereiche die Schnittstellen sowie die Zusammenarbeit mit den Systempartnern Leitstelle Flugrettung Blaulichtorganisationen und Notaufnahmen angesprochen Die inhaltliche Spannbreite reicht von der Dienstleistungsrealisierung ber die Risikominimierung Effizienzsteigerung und dem Personalmanagement bis zu gesellschaftspolitischen Projekten mit deren Hilfe die Organisationsstrukturen und Abl ufe im Rettungs- und Notarztwesen optimiert sowie die Patienten- und Mitarbeiterzufriedenheit erh ht werden konntenAddiction and Recovery in Gay and Lesbian Persons
By Robert J Kus. 1995
This book provides chemical dependency clinicians a sampling of the work being done in the fields of gay and lesbian…
chemical dependency to enable clinicians to provide better care for their gay and lesbian clients.After an overview of 7 research studies which examine the incidence of alcoholism and/or chemical dependency in gay and lesbian persons, the contributing authors explore the special concerns of recovering gay and lesbian addicts.Chapters focus not only on issues in the fields of gay and lesbian chemical dependency but how clinicians can use this knowledge to better care for their gay and lesbian clients. Readers will find new information on: working with HIV positive persons homophobia as a critical root in chemically dependent gays and lesbians positive changes for dysfunctional relationships common with gays and lesbians spirituality in gay and lesbian communities the special needs of the rural gay/lesbian client gay men&’s groups in AA a retrospective of NALGAP resources and referrals for chemically dependent gay and lesbian personsAddiction and Recovery in Gay and Lesbian Persons assists social workers and other helping professionals working with chemically dependent clients learn more about how to adequately treat them. Gay and lesbian persons recovering from a chemical addiction will also find this book enlightening.Environmental Epidemiology: Exposure and Disease (Routledge Revivals)
By M. P. H., Fccp, Roberto Bertollini, Michael D. Lebowitz, Face, Rodolfo Saracci, David A. Savitz. 1995
Published in 1996: Environmental Epidemiology: Exposure and Disease is a unique resource identifying priorities for public health research in selected…
areas of environmental epidemiology. Drawn from the proceedings of an international workshop on this topic, the book is a compilation of the specialized knowledge and opinions of environmental epidemiology experts. Organized by the Rome division of the World Health Organization (WHO) European Centre for Environment and Health, the goal of the 1993 workshop, Setting Priorities in Environmental Epidemiology, was to establish a consensus among the experts in the selected areas. The chapters in Environmental Epidemiology: Exposure and Disease cover environmental epidemiology from three different viewpoints: environmental exposures, major disease groups related to the environment, and epidemiological methodology. The environmental exposure categories examined for prioritizing are air contaminants, water contaminants, and ionizing and non-ionizing radiation exposure from human-caused disasters. .Why are Some People Healthy and Others Not?: Determinants Of Health Of Populations (Social Institutions And Social Change Ser.)
By Morris L. Barer, Theodore R. Marmor, Robert G. Evans. 1994
Each topical chapter in this volume crystallizes the findings of a five-year study, under the auspices of the Population Health…
Program of the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research, that probed the links between social hierarchy, the -macroenvironmental- factors in illness patterns, the quality of the -microenvironmental, - and other determinants of health. In its aggregate, this volume will prove essential to an understanding of the underlying public health issues for the next several decades.Colorectal Physiology: Fecal Incontinence (Routledge Revivals)
By Han C. Kuijpers. 1994
First published in 1994: Colorectal Physiology reviews recent findings in fecal incontinence, which is becoming a greater concern to physicians…
and surgeons as our population grows older and becomes better educated. International experts in anorectal physiology and management of incontinence present their personal views and specific clinical experiences on topics such as causes, diagnostic testing, and modes of treatment. The contributors also examine theoretical and practical aspects of current opinion. This book is a useful reference for researchers, colon and rectal surgeons, physicians, and students interested in understanding and managing fecal incontinence.Ethics and Values in Long Term Health Care
By Patricia Villani. 1995
Here is an overview of many of the ethical challenges facing health care practitioners today. Health providers striving for the…
appropriate balance between human rights and values and the objectives within their professions confront many ethical dilemmas. This helpful book explores such dilemmas from practical and philosophical perspectives and helps practitioners successfully navigate through the maze of concerns they face on a daily basis. With Ethics and Values in Long Term Health Care, readers can develop new modes of ethical thinking that will enhance their practice as they improve the quality of life of the elderly they serve. The book presents information that can be used as a catalyst for innovative thinking and a guide for positive action. Readers are encouraged to apply the lessons contained in this book to practical decisionmaking in their respective health professions. Chapters assist health practitioners and others in thinking more in-depth about the impact of their personal ethics and values on service delivery, and help them to broaden their views and enhance their decisionmaking skills. The book has a broad scope and is divided into four sections which address: Practitioner Knowledge Caregiving End of Life Choices Health Care ReformEthics and Values in Long Term Health Care helps prepare health care professionals to confront some of the major ethics and values challenges of the 1990s and beyond. This book can be used as a guide to ethical awareness, as well as a tool for teaching ethics and values or for developing programs and workshops.Breath Sounds Methodology (Routledge Revivals)
By Noam Gavriely. 1995
Published in 1995: Breath Sounds Methodology is a practical introduction to the measurement of the acoustic properties of the respiratory…
system. The author describes objective and quantitative methods for extracting the information embedded in the sounds produced in the airways and by the lung during breathing.