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Clinical Thrombosis (Routledge Revivals)
By Hau C. Kwaan, Meyer Samama. 1989
First published in 1989: State-of-the-art information on the topic of clinical thrombosis, including an introductory portion dealing with the principles…
of hemostasis and the pathogenesis of thrombosis, is presented in this text. The use of thrombolytic therapy in acute myocardial infarction is discussed. Other significant advances, such as the identification and understanding of the risk factors contributing to thrombosis such as Protein C and S deficiency, lupus anticoagulants, immune heparin-induced thrombocytopenia, new diagnostic techniques and newer modalities of therapy, are described. Clinical and pathophysiologic features of thrombosis disorders and special situations involving multiple organs are covered. This book also clarifies and updates the usefulness of the various diagnostic techniques.The desperate need for a vast part of the global population to access better medicines in more certain ways is…
one of the biggest concerns of the modern era. Pills for the Poorest offers a new perspective on the much-debated issue of the links between intellectual property and access to medication. Using ethnographic case studies in Djibouti and Ghana, and insights from actor-network theory, it explores the ways in which TRIPs and pharmaceutical patents are translated in the daily practices of those who purchase, distribute, and use (or fail to use) medicines in sub-Saharan Africa. It suggests that focusing on routine practices and the material deployment of intellectual property significantly enriches our understanding of the complex dynamics that animate the field of access to medicines and helps relocate the role of law within those processes. It demonstrates how intellectual property affects access to medicines in ways that are often discreet, indirect and forgotten. By exploring these complex mechanisms, it seeks to ask questions about the modes of actions of pharmaceutical patents, but also, more generally, about the complexity of legal objects.Understanding the Science of Food: From molecules to mouthfeel
By Emma Stirling, Sharon Croxford. 2017
Being able to understand the principles of food science is vital for the study of food, nutrition and the culinary…
arts. In this innovative text, the authors explain in straightforward and accessible terms the theory and application of chemistry to these fields.The key processes in food preparation and the chemistry behind them are described in detail, including denaturation and coagulation of proteins, gelatinisation, gelation and retrogradation of starches, thickening and gelling, browning reactions, emulsification, foams and spherification, chemical, mechanical and biological leaveners and fermentation and preservation. The text also describes the science of key cooking techniques, the science of the senses and the experience of food, food regulations and the future of healthy food. The origins of food are explored through a focus on the primary production of key staples and their journey to the table. Tips and advice from leading chefs as well as insights into emerging food science and cutting-edge nutrition research from around the world are included throughout, and reveal both the practical application of food chemistry and the importance of this field. Featuring explanatory diagrams and illustrations throughout, Understanding the Science of Food is destined to become an essential reference for both students and professionals.'An innovative and informative text that will address the need for a food science text suitable for nutrition and dietetics students in Australia.' - Katherine Hanna, Faculty of Health, Queensland University of Technology.'A unique and timely text that will be welcomed by students, instructors, and scientists in multiple disciplines. I am thrilled to see such a modern take on the subject, blending the fundamentals of food science and chemistry with the insights and experience of practitioners from the culinary arts.' - Patrick Spicer, lecturer and researcher in food scienceProject Management in Health and Community Services: Getting good ideas to work
By Judith Dwyer, Valerie Thiessen, Zhanming Liang. 2019
Project management is recognised as a core competency across health and community services environments, yet it can be challenging for…
new project staff and practitioners to balance the needs of stakeholders and ensure the best outcome for everyone involved.This wholly revised edition of Project Management in Health and Community Services presents the tools and techniques for effective practice, offering practical problem-solving strategies for managing projects based on real-life scenarios. The expert authors use case studies and examples from the field to illustrate topics such as the project life cycle, project planning, execution and evaluation, risk management, handling change and building effective teams. This edition also features a new chapter on the importance of incorporating evaluation into project design and implementation, and how evaluation can impact on future project design and development.Written by highly experienced authors and underpinned by the latest research, this is an essential resource for anyone studying or working in health and community services.'A valuable resource for those in clinical practice and students undertaking primary and secondary qualifications in the complementary medicine and…
therapy disciplines.' Caroline Smith, Professor, Complementary Medicine Research, National Institute of Complementary Medicine, Western Sydney UniversityComprehensive, unique and reflective of the current Australian legislative framework and AHPRA regulations, Michael Weir's Law and Ethics in Complementary Medicine remains the most widely used reference text in the field. A valuable handbook for professionals, students and researchers, the text addresses legal and ethical issues across a broad range of traditional, complementary and integrative practices.The text deals with legal and ethical issues in clinical relationships and provides practical guidelines for setting up and running a professional practice. Michael Weir systematically outlines the various aspects of the law which impact on clinical practice, including legal obligations to clients, consumer legislation and complaints processes, and professional boundaries. He explains how to navigate professional indemnity insurance, and the steps you need to take in setting up a professional practice from establishing a business name to dealing with employees. He also outlines the role of codes of ethics, and explores how to deal with tricky ethical issues in daily practice.This fifth edition is fully updated with in-depth treatment of the issue of ethical practice and professional decision making. It addresses recent changes in regulation and case law, including the development of the National Code of Conduct for Healthcare Workers and also now includes yoga and holistic counselling as modalities of complementary medicine.Food and Nutrition Throughout Life: A comprehensive overview of food and nutrition in all stages of life
By Sue Shepherd, Regina Belski, Adrienne Forsyth, Catherine Itsiopoulos, Antonia Thodis, Audrey Tierney, Sharon Croxford. 2015
Nutritional requirements vary greatly according to age and lifestyle. This evidence-based, comprehensive text is a complete guide to eating habits…
across age and population groups. It provides the recommendations for intakes of nutrients and foods, and diet to achieve optimum health.Chapters systematically examine the nutritional issues for individuals from preconception, pregnancy and breastfeeding through to adulthood and old age. The text features an overview of dietary patterns by age group based on national scientific survey data together with the latest recommendations for optimum nutrition to maintain well-being and address specific health concerns. The final section examines nutrition issues for specific populations including indigenous groups, athletes and the disadvantaged. Throughout the text, key points are illustrated by case studies and the reader's knowledge is tested via quizzes and study questions.With chapters from leading nutrition researchers and educators in Australia, New Zealand and Asia, this is an excellent introduction to nutrition through the lifespan.'A comprehensive overview and detailed discussion of food and nutrition topics for all ages and stages of life.' - Robynne Snell, Curtin UniversityDictionary and Handbook of Nuclear Medicine and Clinical Imaging
By Mario P. Iturralde. 1990
This impressive dictionary/handbook presents the nomenclature characteristic of nuclear medicine, explaining the meaning and current usage of a large variety…
of terms. It is designed as a ready-to-use and simple guide, arranged in alphabetical order with additional basic information assembled in the appendices. The single volume offers a look into the multidisciplinary world of this specialty. The field of nuclear medicine has emerged as an integrated medical discipline. It is an example of the convergence of many scientific disciplines with those of medicine emphasizing the use of radionuclides in research, diagnosis and therapy. The dictionary/handbook will be of importance to individuals in nuclear medicine and the following fields: physics, instrumentation, techniques, computers, radiopharmacology and radiopharmacy, radioimmunoassay, radiobiology and radiation protection, quality control, math and statistics, nuclear science and technology, radiology, ultrasound, and nuclear magnetic resonance.Bryophyte Development: Physiology and Biochemistry (Routledge Revivals)
By R. N. Chopra, Satish C. Bhatla. 1990
Published in 1990: With the accumulation of knowledge in the newer areas of investigations and the increasing degree of specialization,…
the most satisfactory way of bringing together authentic information in one volume is to invite the specialists in each area to contribute.Eicosanoids in Reproduction (CRC Press Revivals)
By Murray D. Mitchell. 1990
The purpose of this book is to provide comprehensive coverage and an update of the major roles of eicosanoids in…
reproduction. It presents considerable evidence of the importance of lipoxygenase metabolites of arachidonic acid metabolism in reproductive processes. This interesting volume embraces a multidisciplinary approach to research in reproduction (biochemistry, endocrinology, physiology, pharmacology, etc.) at all levels, from whole animal studies through organ, cellular, and molecular approaches. This one-of-a-kind work provides several clinically relevant chapters and places emphasis on the relevance to human reproduction, when applicable. This text is an excellent update for researchers and clinicians on the current state of knowledge of the role of eicosanoids in mechanisms critical for successful reproductive function. This informative, easy-to-read resource is also useful to all those with a more specific interest in obstetrics, gynecology, clinical endocrinology, and the study of fertility.The Reform of Child Care Law: A Practical Guide to the Children Act 1989
By Robert Dingwall, John Eekelaar. 1990
Children Act 1989 introduced the most radical changes to child care law for a generation. Eekelaar and Dingwall provide a…
concise, practical guide to the legislation for all professionals practising in this area.A Clinical Guide to Pediatric HIV: Bridging the Gaps Between Research and Practice
By Tiffany Chenneville. 2017
This book examines the impact of pediatric HIV on children adolescents and their families Beginning with…
an overview of pediatric HIV epidemiology it traces the medical psychological and social dimensions of HIV through the trajectory of childhood and youth It examines the latest research on a wide range of topics including treatment adherence cultural legal and ethical issues and HIV stigma and its reduction Chapters offer expert recommendations for clinicians working with children with HIV as well as researchers studying pediatric HIV In addition the book also discusses daily concerns associated with pediatric HIV such as disease management coping access to services risk prevention and health promotion Topics featured in this book include The impact of pediatric HIV on families Psychosocial considerations for children and adolescents with HIV HIV prevention and intervention in the school setting HIV disclosure in pediatric populations How to design effective evidence-based HIV risk-reduction programs for adolescents A Clinical Guide to Pediatric HIV is a must-have resource for researchers clinicians and graduate students in child and school psychology social work and public health as well as pediatric medicine nursing epidemiology anthropology and other related disciplinesGrowth of the Gastrointestinal Tract (CRC Press Revivals)
By Jean A. Morisset, Travis E. Solomon. 1990
This book provides an up-to-date summary of the large body of data regarding gastrointestinal hormones and growth factors involved in…
the development and maintenance of the architecture and physiological functions of the different organs of the digestive tract. The regulation of growth and differentiation in the stomach, small intestine, colon, and pancreas is reviewed by experts in developmental and adult physiology, as well as in pathophysiology of diseases involving each organ. The book provides essential reference material for gastroenterologists, medical and university libraries, and investigators and graduate students of gastrointestinal physiology.Glutathione (CRC Press Revivals)
By Jose Vina. 1990
The aim of this important book is to present the reader with developments concerning glutathione research. This work focuses on…
the synthesis-degradation and oxidation-reduction cycles of glutathione, the physiological functions of glutathione (especially in mammalian cells), and the analytical methods used to accurately measure the glutathione status of cells. This resource addresses specific modification of glutathione metabolism that is of special interest in the treatment of some tumors. This rare volume also introduces some different, new techniques on how to accurately measure glutathione, specifically in its oxidized form. Anyone involved with biochemistry, physiology, toxicology, pharmacology, nutrition and radiation biology will find this publication interesting and filled with useful information. It is also a valuable reference for research scientists in such fields as aging, metabolism disorders, and glutathione research.First published in 1990, the goal of these two volumes is to help fill the gap between theory and experiment…
in membrane science. Those involved with biochemistry, biophysics, pharmacology, and biology will find these volumes interesting and informative.Animal Brucellosis
By Klaus Nielsen. 1990
This timely publication updates and standardizes currently used diagnostic procedures for this widespread, economically costly livestock disease. It includes state-of-the-art…
technology, now in limited use, which will replace the conventional methodology in the near future. The volume covers research done on improved diagnostic techniques, vaccines, taxonomy, epidemiology, pathology, and basic immunology. It is an important literature review for those more established in this field and serves as a guide to researchers or diagnosticians becoming involved with this disease.Gerontology in Theological Education: Local Program Development
By Barbara Payne, Earl D. C. Brewer. 1989
Gerontology in Theological Education: Local Program Development provides a source book for administrators and faculty in theological schools who are…
concerned about the increasing number of older persons in congregations and communities. Theoretical, theological, and practical chapters offer guidance to those interested in adventuring into aging for the first time or in revising present commitments.Group Protocols: A Psychosocial Compendium
By Diane Gibson. 1990
Here is a valuable book intended to help those occupational therapists working in mental health settings to refine their critical…
thinking about the group activities they select and the protocols they design. Experts focus on practicing sound clinical reasoning and clinical decision making to ensure careful assessment of which activities, structured in what fashion, are appropriate for particular populations. They also address the topic of providing services that are relevant, practical, have already delineated goals and objectives, produce outcome data, and can be replicated across settings. Group Protocols: A Psychosocial Compendium offers readers a systematic approach to the assessment and design of group protocols, plus a wide variety of sample protocols from which treatment strategies may be drawn. Because this volume represents a style of thinking rather than a singular theoretical frame of reference, it will be useful to any occupational therapist for whom groups are an essential aspect of professional practice.Unexplained Fever
By Michael J. Burke, Benedict Isaac, Serge Kernbaum. 1990
This book covers pathophysiology of fever, the general approach to the febrile patient, and offers a systematic, in-depth discussion regarding…
the differential diagnosis of unexplained fever. The authors define an unexplained fever as a fever which lasts a minimum of 14 days and whose etiology is not known. This one-of-a-kind publication highlights the main causes of fever, specifically infectious diseases, cancer, connective tissue diseases, various rare disorders, plus etiologies which are often ignored. Also, laboratory and medical imaging techniques for diagnosing fevers are included. Written in a comprehensive, unrepetitious style, this "must-have" resource includes such aspects as the history of the fever, a review of published cases, the approach to the patient, and an analytical review. This up-to-date volume is an indispensable guide that should be read by physicians, surgeons, internists, microbiologists and other medical professionals.Group Process and Structure in Psychosocial Occupational Therapy
By Diane Gibson. 1989
Effective group leadership techniques are the focus of this practical, sound volume. Dedicated to assisting occupational therapy practitioners and students…
in understanding current theory and state-of-the-art techniques in group treatment, this functional book fills the gap left by existing literature and educational programs that focus mainly on diagnoses and task analysis. Highly skilled professionals examine the important concepts of group therapy--structural elements, such as goals, norms, group size, physical environment, and instructions that can be varied depending on the purpose, needs, and functional level of the client; the ability to guide and control process elements, such as spontaneous feedback; and the ability to support clients and help build a cohesive, safe group. Fascinating examples of innovative new group techniques--social skills game, mime group, and the use of robots--demonstrate how creative content can effectively combine structure and process in group treatment.Malaria: Host Responses to Infection (CRC Press Revivals)
By Mary M. Stevenson. 1989
The purpose of this book is to analyze and determine how a host responds to a blood stage malaria infection.…
It focuses on strategies for anti-malarial vaccination, genetic control of host resistance to malaria, and the contribution of the host genetic background to resistance or susceptibility to malaria. This book is an important reference work for anyone who studies the field of microbiology, immunology, or parasitology.