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By Jon Mukand. 2012
A behind-the-scenes view of cutting-edge medical research and discoveries that are helping people with disabilities regain control, this book is…
an insightful look into the possibilities of technology and the associated ethical, political, social, and financial controversies. After he was stabbed and paralyzed from the neck down, Matthew Nagle, a former high school football star, made scientific history when neurosurgeons implanted microelectrodes in his brain that recognized his thought patterns, allowing him to control a computer cursor. With the BrainGate system he was able to use e-mail, manipulate a prosthetic hand, adjust TV settings, and play video games--all just by thinking. Dr. Jon Mukand, his research physician and a rehabilitation specialist, weaves together Matt's story with firsthand accounts of other courageous survivors of stroke, spinal injuries, and brain trauma and the amazing technology that improves their lives. Not only a discussion of scientific advances in the battle against paralysis, The Man with the Bionic Brain is an inspirational book about how biomedicine gives hope to people with disabilities and enables them to take control of their lives. Jon Mukand, MD, PhD, is rehabilitation medicine specialist and medical director of the Southern New England Rehabilitation Center and serves on the clinical faculty of Brown University and Tufts University. He is the editor of Vital Lines: Contemporary Fiction about Medicine, Articulations: The Body and Illness in Poetry, and Rehabilitation for Patients with HIV Disease. He lives in Providence, Rhode Island.By Laurence J. Cooper, Elizabeth A. Mittendorf, Judy Moyes, Sabitha Prabhakaran. 2018
A guide to state-of-the-art cancer immunotherapy in translational cancer research A volume in the Translational Oncology series, Immunotherapy in Translational…
Cancer Research explores the recent developments in the role that immunotherapy plays in the treatment of a wide range of cancers. The editors present key concepts, illustrative examples, and suggest alternative strategies in order to achieve individualized targeted therapy. Comprehensive in scope, Immunotherapy in Translational Cancer Research reviews the relevant history, current state, and the future of burgeoning cancer-fighting therapies. The book also includes critical information on drug development, clinical trials, and governmental resources and regulatory issues. Each chapter is created to feature: development of the immunotherapy; challenges that have been overcome in order to scale up and undertake clinical trials; and clinical experience and application of research. This authoritative volume is edited by a team of noted experts from MD Anderson Cancer Center, the world’s foremost cancer research and care center and: Offers a comprehensive presentation of state-of-the-art cancer immunotherapy research that accelerates the pace of clinical cancer care Filled with the concepts, examples, and approaches for developing individualized therapy Explores the breath of treatments that reflect the complexity of the immune system itself Includes contributions from a panel international experts in the field of immunotherapy Designed for physicians, medical students, scientists, pharmaceutical executives, public health and public policy government leaders and community oncologists, this essential resource offers a guide to the bidirectional interaction between laboratory and clinic immunotherapy cancer research.By Robin Asbell. 2015
From quinoa to bulgar and millet to kasha, whole grains add a hearty, healthy, and flavorful boost to any meal.…
In The Whole Grain Promise, Robin Asbell shares quick and easy whole grain recipes that will entice the pickiest eater and appeal to the whole family. Whether you want to improve your health or try something new for dinner, whole grains are the perfect place to start. Beginning with the basics, Robin takes you through the major types of grains, their health benefits, and how best to cook them. From there, she offers more than 100 mouthwatering recipes that will encourage everyone to embrace the whole grain diet. With everything from Grain-Crust Spinach Cauliflower Quiche to Fudgy Brownie Cupcakes, The Whole Grain Promise will tempt your family with food that's not only healthy, but delicious!By Sara Lister, Lisa Dougherty, Alex West-Oram. 2015
The Royal Marsden Manual of Clinical Nursing Procedures has been the number one choice for nurses since it first published,…
over 30 years ago. One of the world's most popular books on clinical skills and procedures, it provides detailed procedure guidelines based on the latest research findings and expert clinical advice, enabling nurses and students to deliver clinically effective patient-focused care. The ninth edition of this essential, definitive guide, written especially for pre-registration nursing students, now includes a range of new learning features throughout each chapter that have been designed to support student nurses to support learning in clinical practice. Providing essential information on over 200 procedures, this manual contains all the skills and changes in practice that reflect modern acute nursing care.I Wish I Hadn t Eaten That is a book for those of you who despite your best efforts…
to eat well and exercise regularly still experience niggling health problems that just won t go away In this book Maria Cross identifies twenty common health problems that afflict those she describes as the perfectly healthy but not very well Do the following sound familiar lack of energy acne weight gain food cravings constipation poor circulation diarrhoea insomnia bloating poor memory and or concentration frequent colds mood swings aching joints premenstrual syndrome mild depression period pain dry skin and or eyes skin rashes headaches water retentionJust like a nutritional therapy consultation this book takes you through a step-by step process to help you identify what from a dietary perspective might be causing your symptoms It then gives you the skills to use simple dietary alterations to overcome these symptoms for life-changing effects so that you can achieve your ultimate goal total wellnessBy Andrew Skerritt. 2011
By focusing on a small town in South Carolina, this study of the HIV/AIDS crisis in the South reveals the…
hard truths of an ongoing and complex issue. Skerritt contends that the United States has failed to adequately address the threat of HIV and AIDS in communities of color and that taboos about love, race, and sexuality--combined with Southern conservatism, white privilege, and black oppression--continue to create an unacceptable death toll. The heartbreak of America's failure comes alive through case studies of individuals such as Carolyn, a wild child whose rebellion coincided with the advent of AIDS, and Nita, a young woman searching for love and trapped in an abusive relationship. The results are most visible at the town's segregated burial ground where dozens of young black men and women who have died from AIDS are laid to rest. Not only a call to action and awareness, this is a true story of how persons of faith, enduring love, and limitless forgiveness can inspire others by serving as guides for poor communities facing a public health threat burdened with conflicting moral and social conventions.By Kevin Laye. 2010
This book gives you all you need to know now to enable you to achieve control over both your weight…
and your relationship with food As you read and then use the techniques provided notice the changes At the back of the book you will find there are individual exercises to practice with The best way to get good at something is to practice and the best way to practice is to practice Positive Shrinking is the story of two friends who have battled with weight for most of their lives They have continually promised to change and to get to how they want to be but they have never quite made it Because Until the year Sam turns up having done it Jo s reaction is Wow followed quickly by How As you take this fun journey through the eyes of Sam and start to practice these simple techniques you will very quickly realize you can can Just do it too By investing in this book you are truly investing in yourself and your positive future Be Positive and the Shrinking will happen The best time to do something to change for the better is NowBy Robert G. Hahn. 2016
Fully updated and expanded, the second edition of Clinical Fluid Therapy in the Perioperative Setting brings together the world's leading…
experts in fluid management to explain what you should know when providing infusion fluids to surgical and critical care patients. Current evidence-based knowledge, essential basic science, and modern clinical practice are explained in 34 focused and authoritative chapters. New chapters cover topics such as burn injury, monitoring of the microcirculation, the glycocalyx layer, intensive care, trauma, transplantations, and adverse effects of infusion fluids. Each chapter begins with an abstract, providing a quick overview of the topic, followed by detailed clinical and pre-clinical guidance. Together, the chapters guide the reader in the use of fluid therapy in all aspects of perioperative patient care. Edited by Robert G. Hahn, a clinical anesthesiologist and highly experienced researcher in fluid therapy, this is essential reading for all anesthesiologists, intensivists, and surgeons.By Alexander Kelle, Markus Schmidt, Agomoni Ganguli-Mitra, Huib De Vriend. 2009
Synthetic biology is becoming one of the most dynamic new fields of biology, with the potential to revolutionize the way…
we do biotechnology today. By applying the toolbox of engineering disciplines to biology, a whole set of potential applications become possible ranging very widely across scientific and engineering disciplines. Some of the potential benefits of synthetic biology, such as the development of low-cost drugs or the production of chemicals and energy by engineered bacteria are enormous. There are, however, also potential and perceived risks due to deliberate or accidental damage. Also, ethical issues of synthetic biology just start being explored, with hardly any ethicists specifically focusing on the area of synthetic biology. This book will be the first of its kind focusing particularly on the safety, security and ethical concerns and other relevant societal aspects of this new emerging field. The foreseen impact of this book will be to stimulate a debate on these societal issues at an early stage. Past experiences, especially in the field of GM-crops and stem cells, have shown the importance of an early societal debate. The community and informed stakeholders recognize this need, but up to now discussions are fragmentary. This book will be the first comprehensive overview on relevant societal issues of synthetic biology, setting the scene for further important discussions within the scientific community and with civil society.By Christine M. Houser. 2014
Often, information in review books can raise as many questions as it answers. This interferes with the study process, because…
the learner must either look up additional information or skip ahead without truly comprehending what he or she has read. As an alternative, Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition: A Practically Painless Review presents bite-size chunks of information that can be read and processed rapidly, helping learners to stay active while studying and to pick up new information the first time they read it. This book's question and answer format allows for self-testing or study with a partner or a group. The format also facilitates dipping into the book during a few minutes of downtime at the hospital or office. Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition: A Practically Painless Review is a quick and easy way to master these tricky topics and is suitable for those studying for the pediatric board exam, practicing physicians brushing up their skills and any busy clinician who wants to learn more about these topics while on the go.By Philippe Huneman. 2013
This volume handles in various perspectives the concept of function and the nature of functional explanations, topics much discussed since…
two major and conflicting accounts have been raised by Larry Wright and Robert Cummins' papers in the 1970s. Here, both Wright's 'etiological theory of functions' and Cummins' 'systemic' conception of functions are refined and elaborated in the light of current scientific practice, with papers showing how the 'etiological' theory faces several objections and may in reply be revisited, while its counterpart became ever more sophisticated, as researchers discovered fresh applications for it. Relying on a firm knowledge of the original positions and debates, this volume presents cutting-edge research evincing the complexities that today pertain in function theory in various sciences. Alongside original papers from authors central to the controversy, work by emerging researchers taking novel perspectives will add to the potential avenues to be followed in the future. Not only does the book adopt no a priori assumptions about the scope of functional explanations, it also incorporates material from several very different scientific domains, e.g. neurosciences, ecology, or technology. In general, functions are implemented in mechanisms; and functional explanations in biology have often an essential relation with natural selection. These two basic claims set the stage for this book's coverage of investigations concerning both 'functional' explanations, and the 'metaphysics' of functions. It casts new light on these claims, by testing them through their confrontation with scientific developments in biology, psychology, and recent developments concerning the metaphysics of realization. Rather than debating a single theory of functions, this book presents the richness of philosophical issues raised by functional discourse throughout the various sciences.By Jane Duncan, Jonas Rossi. 2018
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A dieta Paleo uma das dietas mais saud veis que j existiram Esta tima dieta a nica que pode ajud -lo a aumentar seus n veis de energia sua for a sua sa de geral e que pode ajud -lo a perder peso ao mesmo tempo Esta dieta traz muitos efeitos positivos e pode realmente mudar sua vida para melhor O que poderia ser melhor do que comer alimentos saud veis e saborosos e n o estourar o seu or amento A resposta simples - A dieta Paleo Com o livro de receitas voc obt m os segredos de como preparar refei es baratas com carnes magras e peixes frutas frescas petiscos e vegetais grelhados A dieta Paleo n o s ajudar a perder peso mas tamb m ajudar voc a se tornar a melhor vers o de si mesmo Ajudar a reduzir o a car no sangue diminuir a press o arterial e diminuir os n veis de colesterol ruim Vai lhe dar uma maior sensa o de clareza mental e elevar seus n veis de energia para o c u Gra as a este livro voc vai aprender Cap tulo 1 Introdu o dieta Paleo Cap tulo 2 Como a abordagem Paleo Cap tulo 3 Quais s o as vantagens da dieta Paleo Cap tulo 4 O que muda no seu corpo com a dieta Paleo Cap tulo 5 Comidas a evitar e a incluir Cap tulo 6 Receitas Depois de terminar este livro espero que voc tenha aprendido a aproveitar ao m ximo a dieta Paleo Tamb m espero que voc aproveite todas as receitas saud veis e deliciosas que forneci para ajudar voc a come ar sua nova jornada Ao come ar com essa dieta voc est se comprometendo a se tornar a melhor vers o de si mesmo N o espere nem mais um minuto Adquira sua c pia agoraBy Seymour Mauskopf, Tad Schmaltz. 2011
Though the publication of Kuhn's Structure of Scientific Revolutions seemed to herald the advent of a unified study of the…
history and philosophy of science, it is a hard fact that history of science and philosophy of science have increasingly grown apart. Recently, however, there has been a series of workshops on both sides of the Atlantic (called '&HPS') intended to bring historians and philosophers of science together to discuss new integrative approaches. This is therefore an especially appropriate time to explore the problems with and prospects for integrating history and philosophy of science. The original essays in this volume, all from specialists in the history of science or philosophy of science, offer such an exploration from a wide variety of perspectives. The volume combines general reflections on the current state of history and philosophy of science with studies of the relation between the two disciplines in specific historical and scientific cases.By Libby Weaver. 2016
What leads the human body to get the message that it needs to store fat and what leads the human…
body to get the message that it needs to burn fat In a dynamic fresh approach to weight loss acclaimed nutritional biochemist Dr Libby Weaver discusses the nine factors that cause us to either lose or gain weight These factors include calories stress hormones sex hormones liver function thyroid function gut bacteria insulin the nervous system and emotions Let s face it - for many people it is not a lack of education that leads them to polish off a packet of chocolate biscuits after dinner but their biochemistry and emotions Accidentally Overweight explores the role of these two factors in fat storage and optimal wellness Accidentally Overweight was born out of the 14 years Dr Libby spent at university her strong scientific background in both nutrition and dietics and her PhD in biochemistry Libby has thousands of stories about how what she calls the calorie equation how much you eat versus how much you move is not the only determinant of our body shape and size At the end of the day if it was truly as simple as the calorie equation everyone would be trim taut and terrific and there d be no health consequences because of excess body weight This is not just another diet book - it is a life-changing way of understanding your body and healthBy Mark A. Moyad. 2016
This book is designed to capture and clinically review the comprehensive database of clinical research articles that support and do not…
support the utilization of a variety of dietary supplements and other complementary medicines that physicians are exposed to in their daily practice. The growing list of CAM products that could interfere with surgery (anesthesia, bleeding, outcomes. . . ) and/or conventional medicines is very large and is provided in each section of the book. Additionally, the list of dietary supplements that could be utilized to improve quality of life for breast cancer patients is also emphasized. The various sub-specialty groups in breast are adequately represented, which allows for a physician to rapidly and thoroughly investigate their topic of interest regardless of whether the topic is prevention, treatment, or a specific side effect of treatment. The practical nature of Integrative Medicine for Breast Cancer: An Evidence-Based Assessment cannot be overstated. Chapters include a general overview of the CAM agent, whether or not it has data in medicine and oncology, and a list of potential drug interactions and specific clinical scenarios where it can be utilized or discouraged in the specialty. Thus, this book will become the gold standard evidence based text for use in teaching, not only for the students interested in oncology and breast cancer, but for all current oncology health providers.By Hani T. S. Benamer. 2014
After graduating from Tripoli, Libya in 1990, Dr Benamer came to the United Kingdom in 1991 to further his training…
in medicine. He obtained the MRCP in 1994 and trained in neurology in Glasgow. He obtained a PhD and CCST in 2000 and was appointed a consultant neurologist in Wolverhampton and Birmingham the same year. He has been the lead neurologist in New Cross Hospital in Wolverhampton since 2006. Dr Benamer is a general neurologist with special interest in movement disorders. Dr Benamer is honorary clinical senior lecturer in Birmingham University and has an interest in medical education, in which he obtained a postgraduate certificate from Keele University in 2007. He has published more than 35 papers and two books. He is currently a senior editor of the Libyan Journal of Medicine. He was also an examiner of the MRCP Diploma from 2005 to 2009. Dr Benamer's publications relevant to the subject of the book: 1. Benamer HT. 2007. Neurological disorders in Libya: an overview. Neuroepidemiology 29:143-9 2. Benamer HT. 2008. The ancestry of LRRK2 Gly2019Ser parkinsonism. Lancet neurology 7:769-70; author reply 70-1 3. Benamer HT, de Silva R, Siddiqui KA, Grosset DG. 2008. Parkinson's disease in Arabs: a systematic review. Movement disorders: official journal of the Movement Disorder Society 23:1205-10 4. Benamer HT, Ahmed ES, Al-Din AS, Grosset DG. 2009. Frequency and clinical patterns of multiple sclerosis in Arab countries: a systematic review. Journal of the neurological sciences 278:1-4 5. Benamer HT, Grosset D. 2009. Stroke in Arab countries: a systematic literature review. Journal of the neurological sciences 284:18-23 6. Benamer HT, Grosset DG. 2009. A systematic review of the epidemiology of epilepsy in Arab countries. Epilepsia 50:2301-4 7. Benamer HT, Shakir RA. 2009. The neurology map of the Arab world. Journal of the neurological sciences 285:10-2 8. Benamer HT. 2010. Neurology expertise and postgraduate training programmes in the Arab world: a survey. European neurology 64:313-8 9. Benamer HT, de Silva R. 2010. LRRK2 G2019S in the North African population: a review. European neurology 63:321-5 10. Benamer HT, Deleu D, Grosset D. 2010. Epidemiology of headache in Arab countries. The journal of headache and pain 11:1-3 11. Benamer HT. 2011. More epidemiological studies of neurological disorders are needed in the Arab countries. Neuroepidemiology 36:70.By Hitoshi Noguchi, Takahiro Okamoto, Yasuhiro Ito, Hiroshi Takami, Akira Yoshida. 2012
Creating clinical guidelines is a modern trend. Published studies pertaining to a given theme are collected, their credibility evaluated, and…
then treatment options in the form of evidence-based guidelines are offered. There are a number of guidelines for the treatment of thyroid tumors that have established positions in clinical practice in North America and in Western European countries. In Japan, however, where radioisotope facilities are of limited availability, treatment plans for differentiated thyroid cancer differ considerably from those of America and Europe, and the associated clinical guidelines need modification before they can be adopted. In addition, although thyroid tumor is a common disease in endocrine practice, its management can differ even among specialists. Thus, a Japanese clinical guideline for the treatment of thyroid tumor was desired by many clinicians. As a combination of evidence-based and consensus-based guidelines for the treatment of thyroid tumor, this book offers alternatives to conventional approaches in the West. Ultimately, the authors hope the guideline will lead to the best possible treatment for patients all over the world in the not-distant future.By Gwynn Davis. 1982
Reparation, or making amends, is an ancient theme in criminal justice. It was revived in both Europe and North America…
in the 1980s as a practical alternative both to retributivism, and to the various utilitarian projects traditionally associated with retributive justice.Making Amends examines the practice of these schemes in the UK, USA, and Germany, and shows how criminal justice institutions were unresponsive to these attempts to cast justice in a new form. Yet the experiments reflected an abiding dissatisfaction with criminal courts and with the manner in which justice is conceived and expressed within the criminal framework. The authors' conclusions therefore have implications for the workings of the criminal justice system as a whole.By Jasjit S. Suri, Xiaoyi Jiang, Ayman El-Baz. 2017
As one of the most important tasks in biomedical imaging, image segmentation provides the foundation for quantitative reasoning and diagnostic…
techniques. A large variety of different imaging techniques, each with its own physical principle and characteristics (e.g., noise modeling), often requires modality-specific algorithmic treatment. In recent years, substantial progress has been made to biomedical image segmentation. Biomedical image segmentation is characterized by several specific factors. This book presents an overview of the advanced segmentation algorithms and their applications.By Alessandro Scaletti. 2014
This book focuses on the innovative and more critical management approach adopted in the PA (Public Administration) in order to…
identify and describe the main models and instruments to economically evaluate the decision making process in accordance to the specific conditions such as efficiency, effectiveness, cost and equity. The manuscript pays special attention to this sector by identifying, investigating and applying the main evaluation models (logic and methods) of the decision making process, in particular in terms of investment decisions. In the recent decades, with reference to PA, several managerial approaches have been developed from a business management perspective. These managerial approaches differ in terms of variables analyzed, such as the role of governance or the specific logics and mechanisms applied, but all of them have a common goal, which is the improvement of efficiency, effectiveness, economic and equitable decision making and operations in the PA. This book investigates the different mentioned frameworks adopting a wider and integrated analysis perspective on the evaluation of investments in the health care system.