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Advanced Imaging and Bio Techniques for Convergence Science (Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology #1310)
By Jun Ki Kim, Jeong Kon Kim, Chan-Gi Pack. 2021
This book is a wide-ranging guide to advanced imaging techniques and related methods with important applications in translational research or…
convergence science as progress is made toward a new era in integrative healthcare. Conventional and advanced microscopic imaging techniques, including both non-fluorescent (i.e., label-free) and fluorescent methods, have to date provided researchers with specific and quantitative information about molecules, cells, and tissues. Now, however, the different imaging techniques can be correlated with each other and multimodal methods developed to simultaneously obtain diverse and complementary information. In addition, the latest advanced imaging techniques can be integrated with non-imaging techniques such as mass spectroscopic methods, genome editing, organic/inorganic probe synthesis, nanomedicine, and drug discovery. The book will be of high value for researchers in the biological and biomedical sciences or convergence science who need to use these multidisciplinary and integrated techniques or are involved in developing new analytical methods focused on convergence science.Textbook of Onco-Anesthesiology
By Sushma Bhatnagar, Rakesh Garg. 2021
This book covers all essential evidence on perioperative care and anesthetic concerns for cancer surgeries, including the evaluation and assessment…
of patients’ schedule for cancer surgeries, perioperative anesthetic management of various cancers, perioperative analgesia for cancer surgeries, and issues related to inoperable cancers. It reviews anesthetic considerations of all cancer types as there is a wide variation in anesthetic requirements in this subset of patients. Cancer surgeries are on the rise worldwide and healthcare facilities with cancer as a core specialty are emerging quickly around the globe. As cancer is on rise and efficient surgical management is available, more and more patients are being treated surgically. However, cancer surgeries are complicated, have varied concerns and these are not covered sufficiently in presently available textbooks of anesthesiology. This book fulfills the growing need for complete and comprehensive textbook of onco-anesthesia and fills the gap in the current texts that do not exclusively cover anesthesia for cancer surgeries.This textbook serves as a comprehensive but quick guide for trainee residents/fellows and practicing anesthesiologists, clinicians and surgeons.Overcoming Hypertension: Preventive Medicine Program (Dr. Kenneth H. Cooper's Preventive Medicine Program)
By Kenneth H. Cooper. 1990
Like a time bomb ticking away, hypertension builds quietly, gradually, placing unbearable strain on the body until it explodes--in heart…
attack, stroke, kidney failure, arterial disease, even death. But the disease does not have to progress that way. Here, in the third volume of the highly acclaimed Preventive Medicine Program, Dr. Kenneth H. Cooper, one of the nations foremost experts in the field of preventive medicine, presents a medically sound, reassuringly simple program that help you lower you blood pressure--and keep it down, often without drugs. Overcoming Hypertension gives you:--The latest facts on how cholesterol, cigarette smoking, obesity, and stress affect coronary risk levels.--Your high blood pressure risk profile, with newly devised charts for men and women.--A complete fitness program that lets you choose the sport that works for you. Plus a unique illustrated guide to aqua-aerobics.--Tips on talking to your doctor that will help you become an active participant in your own recovery.--A guide to anti-hypertensive drugs--the most up-to-date list of medications, their recommended daily doses, and ways to minimize side effects.--Three distinct dietary programs, complete with menus, recipes, nutritional charts, healthy cooking tips, and much more.--Take charge of your health and well-being with Overcoming Hypertension.From the Paperback edition.Core Knowledge in Critical Care Medicine
By Wolfgang Kr ger, Andrew Ludman. 2014
This book provides a detailed review of state of the art knowledge on critical care topics as well as the…
latest research findings It covers the core aspects in excellent detail but is not so comprehensive as to make its daily use unfeasible For each condition considered discussion of the pathophysiology is integrated with observations on diagnosis and treatment in order to allow a deeper understanding The book is scientifically based with extensive references to published research This will allow readers to investigate their individual interests further and will enable physicians to justify measures by providing a coherent evidence-based strategy and relevant citations where needed Core Knowledge in Critical Care Medicine will appeal to experienced practitioners as an aide-m moire but will also be of great value to a wide range of more junior staff wishing to complement their background knowledge with important facts applicable to everyday practiceThe Cancer Recovery Eating Plan: The Right Foods to Help Fuel Your Recovery
By Daniel W. Nixon. 1996
Dr. Nixon, editor-in-chief of the journal Cancer Prevention, cuts through the hype to explain the latest scientific findings on food…
and cancer. He presents individualized eating plans according to the type of cancer and offers a three-month plan to benefit the person with cancer. Over 100 recipes help put the plan into action.From the Trade Paperback edition.Pocket Guide to Midwifery Care (Crossing Press Pocket Guides)
By Aviva Jill Romm. 1998
If you are pregnant, plan to be pregnant, or are curious about alternatives to medical childbirth, the POCKET GUIDE TO…
MIDWIFERY will provide you with complete information about:Safety and effectiveness of midwifery care.The different types of midwives.How to choose a midwife.The care midwives give.Midwifery and the law.National organizations.Planning a Life in Medicine: Discover If a Medical Career Is Right for You and Learn How to Make It Happen (Career Guides)
By Princeton Review, John Smart, Stephen Nelson, Julie Doherty. 2005
A life in medicine is something that many dream of but few achieve. The tests students face-both literal and figurative-just…
to get into medical school are designed to weed out the weak. In Planning a Life in Medicine, the experts at The Princeton Review help you succeed in a premedical program, score higher on the MCAT, meet the challenges of medical school, and ultimately flourish in your medical career. More than just a comprehensive plan for getting into medical school, Planning a Life in Medicine is a handbook that will help you to cultivate the skills and habits-such as compartmentalizing knowledge and improving concentration-that will help you along your "path of heart" and serve you well throughout your education and medical career.Talk Softly: A Memoir
By Cynthia O'Neal. 2010
Actress and model Cynthia O'Neal was living her dream life--married to the famous stage and screen actor Patrick O'Neal, the…
mother of two young sons, resident of the Dakota downstairs from John Lennon, owner of the successful Ginger Man restaurant, and frequent guest at dinner parties with Leonard Bernstein and Rudolf Nureyev.And then she changed course suddenly, surprisingly, and completely. The AIDS epidemic hit the arts community hard, and after seeing the multitude of people facing an unfamiliar and stigmatized disease completely alone, Cynthia walked into the fray. With the support of longtime friend Mike Nichols, she founded Friends in Deed and soon found herself spending her days in hospitals, cramped rooms, and dirty apartments, anywhere a patient needed a hug, a hand held, or confidence boosted. And when Patrick became ill and passed away in 1994, Cynthia had to work through her own grief instead of someone else's and found her life transformed again.Talk Softly is the story of a life well-lived--with passion and compassion, in celebration of the joy of each moment, and with the ability to surprise yourself when you least expect to.Taijiquan: Through the Western Gate
By Rick Barrett. 2006
Written specifically for the Western practitioner, Taijiquan: Through the Western Gate blends modern science and philosophy with the traditional wisdoms—drawn…
from classic t'ai chi literature—that underlie Chinese martial arts. Author Rick Barrett authoritatively describes a wide range of movements, practices, and positions in the context of such topics as being in the zone, effortless power and force versus power, the whole-body energetic connection, instant meditation, and energetic coherence. Step-by-step exercises help make this sometimes daunting discipline simple and accessible.Staying Alive: Life-Changing Strategies for Surviving Cancer
By Brenda Hunter. 2004
Heal Your Body, Embrace Your Life. Few things are more frightening, confusing, or devastating than a diagnosis of cancer. If…
you or someone you love has cancer (or is at risk for it), you want reliable information, reasons for hope, and a plan of attack you can trust. Staying Aliveprovides this and more. A six-year cancer survivor, psychologist, and cancer coach, Dr. Brenda Hunter presents the program that has contributed significantly to her survival, as well as interviews with cancer experts and long-term survivors. Inside you’ll find: • life-changing strategies for beating cancer • an integrated, holistic approach to cancer care and survival that involves body, mind, and spirit • success stories and survival strategies from long-term cancer survivors • a proactive nutritional program designed to empower you and increase wellness • interviews with national cancer experts The good news? The human body has an amazing capacity to heal itself when life-changing strategies are applied. Dr. Brenda Hunter suggests that many of us can work to reverse–or prevent–cancer’s destructive course. Learn how you may be unnecessarily putting yourself at increased risk, and discover the steps you can taketodayto begin to restore or protect your health. A Cancer-Conquering Plan for Your Body, Mind, Emotions,andSpiritArbeiten und gesund bleiben: K.O. durch den Job oder fit im Beruf (Kritisch hinterfragt)
By Harald G ndel, J rgen Glaser, Peter Angerer. 2014
Wann h lt uns Arbeit gesund und wann macht sie uns krank Wissenschaftlich fundiert humorvoll und anschaulich…
werden in diesem Werk Themen wie Arbeitsfreude und Kreativit t positive und negative Seiten der Teamarbeit F hrungskr fte als Antreiber oder Unterst tzer Wandel oder Stabilit t im Betrieb Zeitdruck und psychischer Stress versus Erholung und Freizeit Burnout und auch Arbeitsplatzverlust hinterfragt und dargestellt Alle Themen werden im Hinblick auf gesunderhaltende und krankmachende Faktoren aus psychologischer und medizinischer Sicht beschrieben und mit wissenschaftlichen Befunden anschaulich belegt Daraus werden Empfehlungen auf individueller betrieblicher und gesellschaftlicher Ebene abgeleitet und begr ndet Das Buch richtet sich vor allem an interessierte Laien die sich die Frage stellen wie sich engagiertes Arbeiten und eine gute biologische psychologische und soziale Gesundheit miteinander vereinbaren lassen Weitere Zielgruppen sind Unternehmensleitungen Fach- und F hrungskr fte Arbeitnehmervertreter Betriebs rzte Arbeitspsychologen Haus rzte und weitere Fachleute die das Thema der Gef hrdungsbeurteilung Psychische Belastung betrifft und alle f r die es zunehmend wichtiger wird Zusammenh nge zwischen Arbeit und Gesundheit besser zu verstehen Autoren Peter Angerer ist Kardiologe und Arbeitsmediziner und leitet das Institut f r Arbeitsmedizin und Sozialmedizin an der Universit t D sseldorf J rgen Glase r ist Arbeits- und Organisationspsychologe und Professor f r Angewandte Psychologie an der Universit t Innsbruck Harald G ndel ist Psychosomatiker und leitet die Klinik f r Psychosomatische Medizin und Psychotherapie am Universit tsklinikum UlmThe Pursuit of Perfection: The Promise and Perils of Medical Enhancement
By David Rothman, Sheila Rothman. 2003
What does it mean to live in a time when medical science can not only cure the human body but…
also reshape it? How should we as individuals and as a society respond to new drugs and genetic technologies? Sheila and David Rothman address these questions with a singular blend of history and analysis, taking us behind the scenes to explain how scientific research, medical practice, drug company policies, and a quest for peak performance combine to exaggerate potential benefits and minimize risks. They present a fascinating and factual story from the rise of estrogen and testosterone use in the 1920s and 1930s to the frenzy around liposuction and growth hormone to the latest research into the genetics of aging. The Rothmans reveal what happens when physicians view patients' unhappiness and dissatisfaction with their bodies--short stature, thunder thighs, aging--as though they were diseases to be treated. The Pursuit of Perfection takes us from the early days of endocrinology (the belief that you are your hormones) to today's frontier of genetic enhancements (the idea that you are your genes). It lays bare the always complicated and sometimes compromised positions of science, medicine, and commerce. This is the book to read before signing on for the latest medical fix.From the Hardcover edition.Extra Life: A Short History of Living Longer
By Steven Johnson. 2021
As featured in The New York Times Magazine, and on an upcoming PBS documentary series: the surprising and important story…
of how humans gained what amounts to an extra life, from the bestselling author of How We Got to Now and Where Good Ideas Come From As a species we have doubled our life expectancy in just one hundred years. All the advances of modern life—the medical breakthroughs, the public health institutions, the rising standards of living—have given us each about twenty thousand extra days on average. There are few measures of human progress more astonishing than our increased longevity. This book is Steven Johnson&’s attempt to understand where that progress came from. How many of those extra twenty thousand days came from vaccines, or the decrease in famines, or seatbelts? What are the forces that now keep us alive longer? Behind each breakthrough lies an inspiring story of cooperative innovation, of brilliant thinkers bolstered by strong systems of public support and collaborative networks. But it is not enough simply to remind ourselves that progress is possible. How do we avoid decreases in life expectancy as our public health systems face unprecedented challenges? What current technologies or interventions that could reduce the impact of future crises are we somehow ignoring? A study in how meaningful change happens in society, Extra Life is an ode to the enduring power of common goals and public resources. The most fundamental progress we have experienced over the past few centuries has not come from big corporations or start-ups. It has come, instead, from activists struggling for reform; from university-based and publicly funded scientists sharing their findings open-source-style; and from nonprofit agencies spreading new innovations around the world.Nephrology Worldwide
By Claudio Ronco, José A. Moura-Neto, José Carolino Divino-Filho. 2021
This book presents contributions from leading international experts in the field of nephrology. Each chapter is independent and discusses nephrology…
in the author’s country, including the history of nephrology development, kidney disease epidemiology, clinical nephrology, dialysis practice in acute and chronic renal failure settings (hemodialysis, hemodiafiltration, peritoneal dialysis), pediatric nephrology, and kidney transplantation. In addition, the book covers topics such as the job market for nephrologists, reimbursement, nephrology education, and the number of professionals in the private and public sectors. With 53 chapters and more than 300 authors from all continents offering a unique perspective on nephrology practice, it provides a much-needed information source for nephrologists around the globe. The reader will be able to travel through “Nephrology Worldwide”, a pleasant reading experience with not only relevant information and updated data, but also a comprehensive look at the history, countries’ peculiarities, and a critical analysis of the scenario of nephrology and renal replacement therapy. A valuable resource for healthcare professionals and other stakeholders interested in learning about the status quo of Nephrology Worldwide. “Both the failings and the successes are outlined in a way that should make this book a compelling read, not just for the well-informed renal physician, but also for planners and policy makers whose thinking and actions are integral to the way we practice medicine.” - Sir Peter J. Ratcliffe, Nephrologist and 2019 Nobel Prize WinnerMore information on the Nephrology Worldwide initiative can be found at www.nephrologyworldwide.com.Seltene Erkrankungen und der lange Weg zur Diagnose: 15 persönliche Fallgeschichten
By Lorenz Grigull. 2021
Das Buch zeichnet in 15 Fallvignetten den ganz individuellen Weg von Patienten mit seltenen Erkrankungen nach - Kinder und Erwachsene.…
Spannend und anschaulich schildert der Autor ihren Lebens- und Leidensweg auf der Suche nach einer Diagnose. Kinder- und Jugendärzte, aber auch alle anderen Haus- und Fachärzte lernen anhand dieser individuellen Fälle, genau hinzusehen, dem Patienten die richtigen Fragen zu stellen und auf Schlüsselerlebnisse zu achten. Den persönlichen Schilderungen folgen eine kurze Darstellung der Klink mit diagnostischen Hinweisen, Therapieoptionen sowie Links und Servicetipps für Arzt und Patient. Ziel des Buches ist, das Bewusstsein dafür zu schärfen, wann eine seltene Erkrankung in Betracht gezogen werden muss.Pharmacological Properties of Plant-Derived Natural Products and Implications for Human Health (Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology #1308)
By George E. Barreto, Amirhossein Sahebkar. 2021
Medicinal plants and their derived products remain as an indispensable source of bioactive molecules that serve as either drug candidates…
or lead compounds for drug design and discovery. There are several advantages for plant-derived therapeutics including wide availability, diverse pharmacological actions and a generally good profile of safety and tolerability. Over the recent years, there have been numerous reports from clinical studies testifying to the efficacy and safety of medicinal plants and phytochemicals in ameliorating several human diseases. A plethora of basic studies has also unravelled molecular mechanisms underlying the health benefits of herbal medicines. Nevertheless, issues such as identification of bioactive ingredients, standardization of the products and drug interactions remain to be further studied. In this book, we aim to put together several chapters on the medicinal properties and pharmacological action of medicinal plants, plant species and phytochemicals. The goal is to present a comprehensive collection on most of the therapeutic aspects of plant-derived natural products and molecular mechanisms thereof.Melanin Chemistry Explored by Quantum Mechanics: Investigations for Mechanism Identification and Reaction Design
By Hideaki Kasai, Ryo Kishida, Susan Meñez Aspera. 2021
This book discusses recent advances in theoretical–computational studies on the biosynthesis of melanin pigment (melanogenesis). These advances are being driven…
by the development of high-performance computers, new experimental findings, and extensive work on medical applications involving the control of pigmentation and the treatment of challenging dermatological diseases. Understanding the elementary processes involved in chemical reactions at the atomic scale is important in biochemical reaction design for effective control of the pigmentary system. Accordingly, the book focuses on the elementary steps involved in melanogenesis, which crucially affect the composition of the resulting melanin pigment by means of competitive reactions. The book also addresses reactions analogous to melanogenesis, with a focus on o-quinone reactions, which are especially important for understanding melanogenesis-associated cytotoxicity.Brain Weaver (Vol. 1): Creating The Fabric For A Healthy Mind Through Integrative Medicine
By Andrew Newberg, Daniel A. Monti. 2021
Though adult cognitive development has previously been thought to be unyielding and static, Brain Weaver offers new hope and empowerment…
to remain mentally vibrant for a lifetime. Doctors Newberg and Monti’s team at Thomas Jefferson University’s Marcus Institute of Integrative Health are at the forefront of research in brain functioning and applications of the most advanced understanding in real-world strategies to expand options for optimizing our complex neurophysiology. Their findings show that optimal brain health is achievable by successfully weaving together a tapestry of our bio-psycho-social-spiritual dimensions. Brain Weaver also coincides with a decades-long surge in the public’s interest in whole-person treatments—body, mind and spirit evidence-based integrative therapies that include pharmaceuticals, electromagnetics, nutrition and meditation. Brain Weaver’s timeliness is all the more important now to address a new paradigm for post-pandemic wellness that emphasizes our individual and collective responsibility for proactive healthcareThe Endless Web: Fascial Anatomy and Physical Reality
By R. Louis Schultz, Rosemary Feitis, Ronald Thompson, Diana Salles. 1996
The result of more than two decades of research and practice, The Endless Web presents in clear, readable language a…
comprehensive guide to understanding and working effectively with the myofascial system, the 'packing material' of the body. Myofascia is a flexible network of tissue that surrounds, cushions, and supports muscles, bones, and organs. It also acts as a riverbed containing the flow of interstitial fluid, and is a critical influence on the immune and hormonal systems. In daily life, this connective tissue is an underlying determinant of movement quality, modd, alertness, and general well-being. The Endless Web is a fully illustrated guide to understanding how myofascia works, it supportive role within the body's anatomy, and how gentle manipulation of the myofascial tissue is central to lasting therapeutic intervention and how it can be integrated into any bodywork practice.The Heathrow Doctor: The Highs And Lows Of Life As An Airport Doctor
By Stephanie Green. 2018
An exhilarating insight into the life of a doctor at Heathrow Airport, where the truth is often stranger than fiction.For…
over a decade, Stephanie Green was a doctor on-call for one of the world's busiest airports, confronting dramatic, bizarre and sometimes heart-breaking situations. During her 24-hour shifts at Heathrow, Dr Green had to be ready for anything: from finding an abandoned suitcase leaking blood onto the carousel, to discovering a man smuggling heroin in a corset.It's a job that brought her into contact with all walks of life; her patients included drug mules and fugitives, schizophrenics and stowaways, refugees and tourists. And with the threats of a nerve agent poisoning or a Level Four viral epidemic always in the back of her mind, Dr Green found herself on the frontline where the decisions are made about who - or what - was allowed to leave the airport's borders.THE HEATHROW DOCTOR reveals the thrilling drama that takes place behind-the-scenes of an airport and what is needed to make critical decisions in this hidden no-man's land of geopolitics, terror, tragedy and medicine.*Previously published as 'Flight Risk'.