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Atlas of Airway Surgery: A Step-by-Step Guide Using an Animal Model
By Livio Presutti, Francesco Mattioli, Angelo Ghidini, Sergio Bottero. 2017
This superbly illustrated atlas provides step-by-step descriptions of surgical procedures to the airways based on use of the sheep as…
an animal model which has been demonstrated scientifically to be comparable to the human The procedures covered - tracheotomy laryngotracheoplasty slide tracheoplasty tracheal reconstruction partial cricotracheal reconstruction and main endoscopic techniques - are relevant to a range of frequent surgical indications such as stenosis laryngotracheomalacia and tracheal tumor The book is the first to describe such surgery on the basis of this animal model and includes a full description of preparation of the model The practical guidance provided will equip surgical trainees with the knowledge required before embarking on these procedures in humans but will also be highly relevant to more experienced surgeons wishing to upgrade their skills The book is the outcome of a successful collaboration between the Head and Neck Surgery Departments of the University Hospital of Modena and the Bambino Ges 65533 Hospital in RomeThe Economics of Farm Animal Welfare: Theory, Evidence and Policy
By Richard Bennett, David Harvey, Beth Clark, Donald Broom, Anne-Marie Neeteson, Bettina Bock, César Revoredo-Giha, Alistair Lawrence, Faical Akaichi, Jean-Luc Angot, Dr Santiago Avendaño, Carmen Hubbard, Alfons Koerhuis, Carolina Maciel, Jarkko K Niemi, Alistair Stott, Belinda Vigors. 2020
This landmark new text charts the latest developments in economic research relevant to farm animal welfare. A range of global…
experts and key opinion leaders outline the challenges in achieving sustainable livestock production while improving farm profit, climate change and animal welfare, and make policy-relevant recommendations for the future. This is a theoretical yet practical book that examines: - the origins of farm animal welfare, cross-disciplinary interactions and the future of the field; - consumer demand and changing preferences as animal welfare rises up the social agenda; - the impact political organisations such as the EU and WTO have on animal welfare. An important resource for policy makers and animal welfare scientists, economists and clinicians, this book provides a thought-provoking yet evidence-based review for all those interested in quantifying and improving farm animal welfare.A Research Primer For Communication Sciences And Disorders
By Timothy Meline. 2010
A Research Primer for Communication Sciences and Disorders addresses the most current topics in research, presents them clearly for students…
and practitioners, focuses on getting research evidence into practice, directs students and instructors to additional resources, and provides many case examples and study questions. The book is ideal for face-to-face classroom teaching or distance-learning courses.Epilepsy (The experience Of Illness Ser.)
By Graham Scambler. 1989
In examining the social and psychological aspects of epilepsy, the author takes not only the perspectives of individuals and their…
families, but also popular conceptions of the disorder. The result is an illuminating account of the social reality of epilepsy that demonstrates the distinctive contribution that the social sciences can play in understanding illness.CRC Handbook of Ayurvedic Medicinal Plants
By L. D. Kapoor. 1989
This handbook is filled with over 50 illustrations and descriptions of approximately 250 plants which are used for herbal medicine.…
It includes the most current information available today on medicinal plants ranging from Abies spectabilis to Zizyphus vulgaris. The purpose of this handbook is to make available a reference for easy, accurate identification of these herbs. Derived from India, "Ayurveda" is the foundation stone of their ancient medical science. Approximately 80 percent of the population of India and other countries in the East continue to utilize this system of medicinal treatment. It is believed that the key to successful medication is the use of the correct herb. This is an indispensable resource for all physicians, pharmacists, drug collectors, and those interested in the healing art.Corticotropin-Releasing Factor: Basic and Clinical Studies of a Neuropeptide
By Errol B. De Souza. 1989
This book provides a comprehensive summary of data from basic and clinical studies in support of a role for corticotropin-releasing…
factor (CRF) as a neurotransmitter in the mammalian central nervous system (CNS). It includes descriptions of the anatomy of CRF and its receptors in the CNS, as well as the characterization of CRF receptors and the second messenger systems mediating effects of CRF in the brain. It discusses the autonomic, behavioral, and electrophysiologic effects of CRF administration in the brain. This work also includes a section which covers the role of brain CRF in the etiology and pathophysiology of a variety of neurologic, psychiatric, and endocrine disorders. Endocrinologists, brain researchers, and neuroendocrinologists are among those who will find this reference both useful and interesting.Handbook of Contraception and Sexual Health
By Suzanne Everett. 2021
Offering a comprehensive guide to contraception and sexual health, the new edition of this practical handbook has been fully updated…
with the latest clinical guidance, research and methods, including new technologies. Giving clear and detailed information about all contraceptive methods, including how to use them, contra-indications, interactions and common patient anxieties, this guide takes an integrated approach to sexual health. It includes updated chapters on the consultation, person-centred care, anatomy and physiology, and sexually transmitted infections. The new edition adds content on pharmacology for independent prescribers, pornography, trafficking, female genital mutilation (FGM) and other issues related to safeguarding, LGBT sexuality, and new technologies such as apps, online screening kits and SH24. With plenty of self-assessment exercises, question and answers, and case scenarios, the Handbook of Contraception and Sexual Health is an essential read for all nurses, midwives and allied health professionals working in community health and primary care settings.Dr. James Burt believed women’s bodies were broken, and only he could fix them. In the 1950s, this Ohio OB-GYN…
developed what he called “love surgery,” a unique procedure he maintained enhanced the sexual responses of a new mother, transforming her into “a horny little house mouse.” Burt did so without first getting the consent of his patients. Yet he was allowed to practice for over thirty years, mutilating hundreds of women in the process. It would be easy to dismiss Dr. Burt as a monstrous aberration, a modern-day Dr. Frankenstein. Yet as medical historian Sarah Rodriguez reveals, that’s not the whole story. The Love Surgeon asks tough questions about Burt’s heinous acts and what they reveal about the failures of the medical establishment: How was he able to perform an untested surgical procedure? Why wasn’t he obliged to get informed consent from his patients? And why did it take his peers so long to take action? The Love Surgeon is both a medical horror story and a cautionary tale about the limits of professional self-regulation.AIDS: Individual, Cultural And Policy Dimensions (Social Aspects of AIDS)
By Peter Aggleton, Peter Davies, Graham Hart. 1990
Peripheral Dopamine Pathophysiology (Routledge Revivals)
By Francesco Amenta. 1989
First Published in 1989, this book offers a full, comprehensive guide into the role of Dopamine in the Periphery. Carefully…
compiled and filled with a vast repertoire of notes, diagrams, and references this book serves as a useful reference for Students of Medicine, and other practitioners in their respective fields.Serologic Diagnosis of Celiac Diseases (Routledge Revivals)
By Vijay Kumar, Tadeusz P. Chorzelski, Ernst H. Beutner, Tadeusz K. Zalewski. 1990
First Published in 1990, this book offers a full, comprehensive guide to the diagnosis of celiac disease. Carefully compiled and…
filled with a vast repertoire of notes, diagrams, and references this book serves as a useful reference for aspiring plastic surgeons, and other practitioners in their respective fields.In Vitro Methods in Developmental Toxicology: Use in Defining Mechanisms and Risk Parameters (Routledge Revivals)
By Gary L. Kimmel, Devendra M. Kochhar. 1990
First Published in 1990, this text brings together the work of several investigators who used in vitro techniques to probe…
the nature of embryonic cell response to a diverse group of chemical agents. It focuses on the approaches, limitations, usefulness and applicability of defining mechanisms underlying altered development. This work includes discussions on pharmacodynamic principles and placental transfer mechanisms. It also examines the potential for in vitro systems to serve as an adjunct to the risk assessment process. Ideal for both the layman and the expert in this area, this volume provides a general understanding of the types of approaches that can be used and specific approaches in investigating altered development.How to Perform Operative Procedures in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (How to Perform)
By Wai Yoong, Wasim Lodhi, Abha Govind. 2020
Trainees in Obstetrics and Gynaecology require robust operative skills, yet factors such as the implementation of structured training and increased…
litigation concerns have significantly limited training time. Whilst conventional textbooks are sufficient for presenting theoretical knowledge, they are inadequate in explaining practical procedures. How to Perform Operative Procedures in Obstetrics and Gynaecology thoroughly describes many key index operations in the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists training syllabus, offering an innovative, media-rich approach to the subject. Written by a team of O&G practitioners, this unique resource combines concise written instructions, full-colour pictures and diagrams, and hours of high-quality video footage of real-life operations, narrated by experienced NHS consultants. Specialty trainees, MRCOG candidates and post-MRCOG doctors are provided clear, easy-to-follow guidance on procedures including assisted vaginal delivery, Caesarean section, abdominal hysterectomy, diagnostic and operative laparoscopy, cone biopsy, rigid cystoscopy and many others. Features a companion website containing more than six hours of video tutorials, vignettes and personal experiences Includes a colour WHO Surgical Safety Checklist Discusses non-technical aspects such as consent and understanding human factors Covers surgical instruments, surgical positioning, and sutures and needles Offers introductions, overviews, and “Top Tips” for each procedure to highlight important learning points An ideal study guide and reference for individual and group work alike, How to Perform Operative Procedures in Obstetrics and Gynaecology is indispensable for specialty trainees and those preparing for MRCOG examinations.Introduction to Health Care and Careers
By Roxann Delaet. 2011
Introduction to Health Care and Careers provides students beginning their health care education with the fundamentals they need to develop…
their personal and professional skills, understand their chosen profession, and succeed in the world of health care. It meets the growing market demand for a book that gives the best of both worlds—skill development and career choice information. The text begins with today’s health care system, health care economics, and law and ethics, providing important context for the personal, professional, and workplace skills that follow. From there, students move on to an overview of careers in health care and detailed profiles of the most in-demand professions. The book closes with brief chapters on anatomy and physiology to prepare students for the rest of their health care education. With its student friendly approach,Introduction to Health Care and Careers is the essential resource for introductory health care courses, striking the perfect balance between skill development and up-to-date career choice information–everything health care students need to succeed.Alternative Social Agencies: Administrative Strategies
By Felice D Perlmutter. 1989
Using a diverse set of successful alternative programs as case examples, professionals who have been involved directly in the organization…
and development of alternative social programs explain the complicated process of planning and implementing new agencies. Alternative social agencies have emerged over the past two decades in response to a variety of needs not being met by older established agencies, but their survival is often limited. This comprehensive volume will help all of those involved in social administration to question their own administrative practices and struggle with new approaches that can best meet the needs of their present and/or potential constituencies. Existing social agencies will find these innovative ideas to be adaptable in meeting changing social conditions, service needs, and target populations. Topics include various direct services in voluntary health-related organizations and agencies; public sector agencies that are not usually associated with alternative programs; and descriptions of effective indirect service.People with Multiple Sclerosis: Condition, Challenges and Care
By Paul J. Bull. 2015
Participatory Politics and Citizen Journalism in a Networked Africa: A Connected Continent
By Bruce Mutsvairo. 2016
This book investigates the role of citizen journalism in railroading social and political changes in sub-Saharan Africa. Case studies are…
drawn from research conducted by leading scholars from the fields of media studies, journalism, anthropology and history, who uniquely probe the real impact of technologies in driving change in Africa.Handbook of Surgical Oncology (Routledge Revivals)
By E. George Elias. 1989
First published in 1989, this easy, quick reference details the ongoing clinical trials, their rationale and some early results in…
surgical oncology. Each chapter covers a major tumor site from epidemiology, etiology, screening, diagnostic methods, prognosis, staging, the various therapeutic approaches for each disease, and the follow up of the patients. The surgical options available in the management of cancer patients, the preoperative decisions and preparations, operative and postoperative management, the value of adjuvant therapy, chemotherapy, hormonal manipulation, and immunotherapy in the primary management of each disease are presented. The palliative management by various disciplinary approaches is also discussed. In addition, the book details the management of some hematologic disorders. All medical disciplines involved in the care of cancer patients will find this a valuable publication.Organs for Sale: An Ethnographic Examination of the International Organ Trade
By Susanne Lundin. 2015
Isolated Adult Cardiomyocytes: Structure and Metabolism (Routledge Revivals #1)
By Hans Michael Piper, Gerrit Isenberg. 1989
First published in 1989, written with contributions from experts who have critically evaluated the state of the art and the…
prospects of isolated adults cardiac myocytes in cardiological research, this two-volume publication summarizes the current knowledge of this technology. The methodology, structure, and metabolism of cardiomyocytes are presented, along with metabolism and cation homeostasis and energy metabolism and hypoxic injury. Additionally, cell isolation and culture and the structure and biochemistry of the sarcolemma is explained. Electrophysiology and contractile function with ionic currents and membrane channels is discussed. Also, the electro-physiological effects of transmitters and hormones are presented, with excitation-contraction coupling and the use of cardiomyocytes in drug design and research explained.