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Global Health Risk Framework: Workshop Summary
By National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, Medicine. 2016
Since the 2014 Ebola outbreak many public- and private-sector leaders have seen a need for improved management of global public…
health emergencies. The effects of the Ebola epidemic go well beyond the three hardest-hit countries and beyond the health sector. Education, child protection, commerce, transportation, and human rights have all suffered. The consequences and lethality of Ebola have increased interest in coordinated global response to infectious threats, many of which could disrupt global health and commerce far more than the recent outbreak. In order to explore the potential for improving international management and response to outbreaks the National Academy of Medicine agreed to manage an international, independent, evidence-based, authoritative, multistakeholder expert commission. As part of this effort, the Institute of Medicine convened four workshops in summer of 2015 to inform the commission report. The presentations and discussions from the Workshop on Research and Development of Medical Products are summarized in this report.Taking Care of Your Child, Ninth Edition: A Parent's Illustrated Guide to Complete Medical Care
By James F. Fries, Donald M. Vickery, Robert H. Pantell. 2015
Winner of the American Medical Writers Association Book Award The award-winning go-to guide that has helped millions of families keep…
their children healthy--now revised and updated with the most recent advances in health care For more than thirty years, Taking Care of Your Child has been an indispensable resource for parents and caregivers. Covering more than 175 health care problems and symptoms, it offers the most recent information on critical childcare issues--from what to do in the event of a minor injury to everyday issues such as common allergies and ailments. Taking Care of Your Child is easy to use, even in a crisis: you can simply look up a symptom to find a complete explanation of probable causes, how to treat the problem at home, and when to see a doctor. With the very latest on ADHD, autism, breast-feeding, childhood depression and obesity, discipline, immunizations, and more, this new edition also features new sections on youth sports and head trauma, genetic screening, and minimizing risks of medical procedures.The Mayo Clinic Guide to Stress-Free Living
By Mayo Clinic, Amit Sood. 2013
Have you ever driven several miles without noticing anything on the road, or read a page in a book without…
registering any of it? Do the day's worries and disappointments crowd your mind as you're trying to fall asleep at night? Do you feel stressed much of the time and aren't sure how to find peace? In this book, Amit Sood, M.D., M.Sc., a Mayo Clinic specialist in stress and resiliency, reveals how the mind's instinctive restlessness and shortsightedness generate stress and anxiety and presents strategies for living a more peaceful life. The book is based on the highly popular stress management program offered at Mayo Clinic that Dr. Sood developed after two decades of work with tens of thousands of people.Drawing on groundbreaking brain research, Dr. Sood helps you understand the brain's two modes and how an imbalance between them produces unwanted stress. From this basis, you learn skills that will help you: Develop deep and sustained attention Practice gratitude, compassion and acceptance Live a meaningful life Cultivate nurturing relationships Achieve your highest potentialAll of these concepts are weaved into a practical and fun journey that has been tested in numerous scientific studies, with consistently positive results. Take the first step to discover greater peace and joy for you and your loved ones.Prostate and Cancer: A Family Guide to Diagnosis, Treatment, and Survival
By Sheldon Marks. 2009
Manual of Veterinary Transfusion Medicine and Blood Banking
By Kenichiro Yagi, Marie Holowaychuk. 2016
Using a practical approach, the Manual of Veterinary Transfusion Medicine and Blood Banking provides veterinary practitioners with evidence-based guidelines to…
refer to at the clinical practice level. Provides evidence-based information on transfusion medicine and blood banking practices Presents sections on recipient screening, donor selection, blood collection and storage, and how to meet blood product demands Includes useful protocols for transfusions and blood banking relevant to clinical practice Incorporates the balanced perspectives of veterinarians and veterinary technicians Contains information pertaining to large, small, and exotic animalsLow GI Guide to Living Well with PCOS
By Jennie Brand-Miller, Dr Nadir R. Farid, Dr Kate Marsh. 2011
The Only Book You Will Ever Need for Managing PCOS--Completely Revised and Updated What exactly is PCOS? What are…
the signs and symptoms? How is the diagnosis confirmed? What causes it? And most importantly, what can you do about it? If you've been diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) or suspect you have it, and you're looking for a way to manage your condition, you've come to the right place. In this newly revised edition of Living Well with PCOS, Dr. Jennie Brand-Miller and PCOS experts Drs. Nadir Farid and Kate Marsh address the root cause of PCOS--insulin resistance--and show you how eating a low-GI diet can help alleviate even your most troublesome symptoms, including weight gain, infertility, unsightly hair growth, irregular cycles, and fatigue. This all-new second edition features: The latest up-to-date research on PCOS and its treatment New quick-and-easy low-GI recipes Low-GI kick-start menus--with vegetarian and gluten-free options Easy-to-use tables of GI values Tips for a more active lifestyle Real-life stories from women who have used the GI to successfully combat PCOSRecent clinical studies show that exercise rather than rest may be the best therapy for someone undergoing cancer treatments. The…
Healing Power of Movement addresses this significant shift in care recommendations and clearly illustrates fifty specific exercises-from simply sitting up or moving in bed to walking or lifting light weights-for different stages of cancer treatments, and for many different types of cancers. Written in consultation with a leading oncologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Center in Manhattan and based on practical advice gleaned from the front lines of the author's physical-therapy practice, The Healing Power of Movement will be recommended and empowering reading for all cancer patients, whether they are undergoing chemotherapy or radiation, or are recovering from surgery.Neuropsychiatric Dysfunction in Multiple Sclerosis
By Gioacchino Tedeschi, Ugo Nocentini, Carlo Caltagirone. 2011
This book provides comprehensive and up-to-date information on the neuropsychiatric disturbances that may be experienced by patients with multiple sclerosis.…
The first section is designed primarily to describe the general clinical aspects of multiple sclerosis, from epidemiology to assessment tools. The role of neuroimaging and especially MRI is then explained, and treatment approaches and rehabilitation strategies are described. The core section of the volume is the second, in which the various forms of neuropsychiatric dysfunction are considered in depth. Especially, detailed attention is devoted to depression, but the other main categories of disturbance are also described and discussed. The final section addresses cognitive dysfunctions since they represent some of the worst events that patients with multiple sclerosis can suffer and are intimately related to neuropsychiatric dysfunction.There are more than 500,000 carpal tunnel surgeries done annually in the United States but approximately 30 percent of these…
patients will be no better as a result. The truth is, most physicians are too quick to consider surgery as the first line of defense against carpal tunnel and other repetitive-strain injuries. In this comprehensive guide to recognizing and treating these debilitating conditions, Dr. Scott Fried takes a strong position against surgery and offers self-healing alternatives that have better results. From understanding the signs and symptoms at an early stage to modifying work and lifestyle; from proven alternative therapies and helpful medications to nutrition and exercise, The Carpal Tunnel Helpbook provides authoritative advice and practical, up-to-date information to spare many patients the ordeal of surgery to treat their injuries.The Low GI Handbook: The New Glucose Revolution Guide to the Long-Term Health Benefits of Low GI Eating
By Dr Jennie Brand-Miller, Stephen Colagiuri, Kaye Foster-Powell B.SC., M. Nutri. & Diet, Dr Thomas M. Wolever. 2010
With over 1 million copies sold of the three previous editions, The New Glucose Revolution is the go-to book for…
all things GI. Now in its fourth edition, The New Glucose Revolution is completely revised and updated, expanding on the most recent scientific findings related to GI and health. It includes new chapters dedicated to pre-diabetes, pregnancy, and heart health; easy and delicious recipes; weekly low-GI menu ideas; and the GI values for more than 900 different foods and drinks, plus saturated fat and carbohydrate contents listed. On the heels of Dr. David Jenkins' groundbreaking GI study (one of the largest and longest to assess the impact of foods with a low GI), the time is right to adopt and maintain a low-GI lifestyle.If you want to lose weight; manage your diabetes; and improve your blood glucose levels, cardiovascular health, and sense of well-being, this is the book for you.The Recursive Mind
By Michael C. Corballis. 2011
The Recursive Mind challenges the commonly held notion that language is what makes us uniquely human. In this compelling book,…
Michael Corballis argues that what distinguishes us in the animal kingdom is our capacity for recursion: the ability to embed our thoughts within other thoughts. "I think, therefore I am," is an example of recursive thought, because the thinker has inserted himself into his thought. Recursion enables us to conceive of our own minds and the minds of others. It also gives us the power of mental "time travel"--the ability to insert past experiences, or imagined future ones, into present consciousness. Drawing on neuroscience, psychology, animal behavior, anthropology, and archaeology, Corballis demonstrates how these recursive structures led to the emergence of language and speech, which ultimately enabled us to share our thoughts, plan with others, and reshape our environment to better reflect our creative imaginations. He shows how the recursive mind was critical to survival in the harsh conditions of the Pleistocene epoch, and how it evolved to foster social cohesion. He traces how language itself adapted to recursive thinking, first through manual gestures, then later, with the emergence of Homo sapiens, vocally. Toolmaking and manufacture arose, and the application of recursive principles to these activities in turn led to the complexities of human civilization, the extinction of fellow large-brained hominins like the Neandertals, and our species' supremacy over the physical world.Some images inside the book are unavailable due to digital copyright restrictions.Growing Happy, Healthy Young Minds: Generation Next
By Ramesh Manocha. 2017
This is the most authoritative and up-to-date collection of information about a range of issues affecting young people today, including…
drugs and alcohol, bullying, mental health and eating disorders.The world is getting harder for young people, and for the people who care about them: parents, teachers, school counsellors and concerned relatives. Generation Next is an organisation that gathers experts in several fields to provide information for professionals - now that expertise is gathered in this volume for everyone else. Each chapter contains easily accessible information, along with more detail and resources for those who wish to find out more.In this comprehensive volume is the latest information on many topics, including:Helping young people get help for mental health problemsBullying AnxietyDepressionUnderstanding self-harmChild sexual abuseAlcohol and Drugs and how to communicate with young people about themTeens, Parties and Alcohol: A pratical guide to keeping them safe Eating DisordersBody ImageResilience and Positive PsychologyUnderstanding the Teenage BrainOnline Time ManagementComing in September 2017 is volume 2 in the Generation Next collection: Nurturing Young Minds: Mental Wellbeing for the 21st CenturyDiversifying Food and Diets: Using Agricultural Biodiversity to Improve Nutrition and Health (Issues in Agricultural Biodiversity)
By Danny Hunter, Federico Mattei, Jessica Fanzo, Teresa Borelli. 2013
Currently 868 million people are undernourished and 195 million children under five years of age are stunted. At the same…
time, over 1 billion people are overweight and obese in both the developed and developing world. Diseases previously associated with affluence, such as cancer, diabetes and cardio-vascular disease, are on the rise. Food system-based approaches to addressing these problems that could enhance food availability and diet quality through local production and agricultural biodiversity often fall outside the traditional scope of nutrition, and have been under-researched. As a consequence, there remains insufficient evidence to support well-defined, scalable agricultural biodiversity interventions that can be linked to improvements in nutrition outcomes. Agricultural biodiversity is important for food and nutritional security, as a safeguard against hunger, a source of nutrients for improved dietary diversity and quality, and strengthening local food systems and environmental sustainability. This book explores the current state of knowledge on the role of agricultural biodiversity in improving diets, nutrition and food security. Using examples and case studies from around the globe, the book explores current strategies for improving nutrition and diets and identifies key research and implementation gaps that need to be addressed to successfully promote the better use of agricultural biodiversity for rural and urban populations and societies in transition.Integrated Early Childhood Behavioral Health in Primary Care
By Rahil D. Briggs. 2016
This book provides a step-by-step guide to integrating early childhood behavioral health care into primary care with hands-on advice for…
creating, implementing, and evaluating programs. It discusses the unique advantages of pediatric primary care as a setting for mental health services from birth into the early school years, particularly for addressing parent/child stress and trauma issues. Contributors illustrate in depth how bringing behavioral health into pediatric services can engender care that is replicable and sustainable, not only cost-effective but also clinically effective. Guidelines and case examples from frontline practitioners highlight typical challenges and workable recommendations. Among the featured topics: * The fit between early intervention programs and primary care. * Staffing, workforce development, and funding issues. * On-the-job teamwork concerns, from time constraints to continuity of care. * Culturally competent care geared toward key child care issues. * Intervening with parents of young children in the integrated pediatric setting. Integrated Early Childhood Behavioral Health in Primary Care is an essential resource for clinicians/practitioners, graduate students, and researchers in child and school psychology, pediatrics, and social work.Bitcoin la devise numérique pour les débutants: Le Petit Guide basique
By Mohammad Mostafa, Alex Nkenchor Uwajeh. 2016
Ce livre vous donnera un aperçu de ce qui sont les Bitcoins et d'où ils viennent. Il vous expliquera comment…
Bitcoins peuvent être utilisés, où vous pouvez les obtenir, et comment Bitcoin se compare à l'argent réel. Vous découvrirez aussi comment le processus fonctionne Bitcoin, de sorte que vous pouvez obtenir votre propre portefeuille a commencé. De télécharger le logiciel, à l'obtention et à l'aide d'une adresse, vous découvrirez tout ce qu'il y a à savoir sur Bitcoin et monnaie numérique.Title info Heart disease remains the leading cause of death for both men and women in the West …
yet so little is known about it Despite the billions of dollars spent on researching its causes conventional medicine continues to offer treatments that are based on false observations Many still believe for example that fatty foods clog the arteries they don t and that LDL cholesterol is the villain it s not it s merely a symptom Find out the real causes how to treat heart disease and how to prevent it in this essential guide Series info What Doctors Don t Tell You is a well-respected international magazine that has been researching medicine alternative and conventional since 1989 It is now widely regarded as one of the best health newsletters in the world Now in association with What Doctors Don t Tell You Hay House is publishing an authoritative new series of books each focusing on a common health condition or concern to help readers make informed decisions about their health and the health of their familiesWe Know How This Ends
By Bruce H. Kramer, Cathy Wurzer. 2015
2010 had been a very good year for Bruce H. Kramer. But what began as a floppy foot and leg…
weakness led to a shattering diagnosis: he had amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. ALS is a cruel, unrelenting neurodegenerative disease where the body's muscles slowly weaken, including those used to move, swallow, talk, and ultimately breathe. There is no cure; ALS is a death sentence.When death is a constant companion, sitting too closely beside you at the dinner table, coloring your thoughts and feelings and words, your outlook on life is utterly transformed. The perspective and insights offered in We Know How This Ends reveal this daily reality and inspire a way forward for anyone who has suffered major loss and for anyone who surely will. Rather than wallowing in sadness and bitterness, anger and denial, Kramer accepted the crushing diagnosis. The educator and musician recognized that if he wanted a meaningful life, embracing his imminent death was his only viable option. His decision was the foundation for profound, personal reflection and growth, even as his body weakened, and inspired Kramer to share and teach the lessons he was learning from ALS about how to live as fully as possible, even in the midst of devastating grief.At the same time Kramer was diagnosed, broadcast journalist Cathy Wurzer was struggling with her own losses, especially the slow descent of her father into the bewildering world of dementia. Mutual friends put this unlikely pair--journalist and educator--together, and the serendipitous result has been a series of remarkable broadcast conversations, a deep friendship, and now this book.Written with wisdom, genuine humor, and down-to-earth observations, We Know How This Ends is far more than a memoir. It is a dignified, courageous, and unflinching look at how acceptance of loss and inevitable death can lead us all to a more meaningful and fulfilling life.Intellectual Property Issues
By Ulrich Storz, Johanna Driehaus, Wolfgang Flasche. 2011
SpringerBriefs in Biotech Patents present timely reports of intellectual properties (IP) issues and patent aspects in the field of biotechnology.…
This new volume in the series focuses on the particular IP issues of therapeutics, vaccines and molecular diagnostics. The first chapter concentrates on basics principles for protecting antibody compounds. Additional ways to create follow-up protection for antibody therapeutics are also discussed. The second chapter gives an overview of the patent landscape in molecular diagnostics, and discusses issues of patentability with respect to the different technologies and compounds used therein. The third chapter gives a broad overview of areas of law that are particularly relevant to the patenting of peptide vaccines and therapeutic peptides as products and in compositions. The scope of patentable subject matter is discussed, as it has been the focus of much wrangling and debate in the courts.Empowered Fertility: The essential guide to managing fertility treatments and challenges, plus information about IVF
By Dr Devora Lieberman, Claire Hall. 2016
Infertility can make women - and their partners - feel completely powerless. This clear, perceptive and incredibly helpful book enables…
women to empower themselves to not only deal with infertility but navigate the often difficult and confusing path through IVF.Written by experienced counsellor Claire Hall and fertility expert Dr Devora Lieberman, Empowered Fertility is a practical guide for women to help them cope with their psychological wellbeing, their emotions, family and friends and their attitudes during a very difficult time. It contains clearly structured and expressed information and offers women practical steps to assist them as they go through the processes of treatment for infertility. Each section of the book gives the reader information and support to address physical, psychological, emotional and social challenges that can arise when dealing with infertility and also with IVF treatment. Subjects include managing expectations, dealing with fear, releasing control and handling changes in relationships.The reader can work through at their own pace, making use of the coaching tools and exercises to help with each step. For readers who are starting or in the midst of IVF treatment, the last section of the book forms an IVF Cycle Handbook, to guide women through their experience.