An interactive text, Cases in Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, helps students better understand the clinical importance of the basic science concepts presented in medical microbiology or infectious disease courses. The cases are presented as "unknowns" and represent actual case presentations of patients the authors have encountered. Each case is accompanied by several questions to test knowledge in four broad areas including the organism's characteristics and laboratory diagnosis; pathogenesis and clinical characteristics of the infection; epidemiology; and prevention and, in some cases, drug resistance and treatment. This title is published by the American Society of Microbiology Press and distributed by Taylor and Francis in rest of world territories.

The only book on the market that combines friendliness and visual appeal with complete guidance on managing both type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

If you or a loved one is living with type 1 or type 2 diabetes, you need this friendly guide to managing health, diet, physical activity, and treatment. This book is packed with simple, easy-to-understand explanations of how diabetes works and practical, positive advice for preventing or living with it. Illustrated in full colour throughout, it includes step-by-step illustrated sequences, flowcharts, and diagrams. Routines such as how to monitor and control blood glucose are explained in the clearest possible way. Find out how the types of diabetes differ, what signs to look out for, how to care for children with diabetes, how to reduce the risk of long-term complications, what to do in emergencies, and how to stay motivated and positive.

The Diabetes Handbook will help you make successful lifestyle choices to promote health, be active, eat healthily, and thrive, not just survive.

Chronic diseases are the leading causes of death and disability worldwide. Within the next few decades, the burden of chronic disease will more than triple, with the greatest rises occurring in developing countries. However, the rapid growth of chronic diseases is not being met with a proportionate increase in global attention, with global health traditionally focusing on infectious disease and maternal and child health.
This book is the first to synthesise the growing evidence-base surrounding the chronic disease, comprehensively addressing the prevention and control of chronic diseases from epidemiologic, economic, prevention/management, and governance perspectives.
Sick Societies is written in five main parts; the first part of the book aims to understand the causes and consequences of chronic diseases on a global level. The second part of the book identifies approaches for preventing and managing chronic diseases while the third part of the book considers the power and politics in global health that have stymied an effective response to chronic disease. In the fourth part of the book the themes from the first three parts come into focus through a series of invited contributions from leading public health experts. The final part of the book sets out a model of pragmatic and imaginative solidarity, wherein the struggles of the rich and poor to survive are united by a common cause and shared goals.

We must take applied epigenetics concepts from the ivory tower of the academics down to daily healthy practice! This third book in the trilogy of Your Body Is A Self-Healing Machine explains the basics of applied epigenetics and its practical use. It is in this book Your Body is a Self-Healing Machine: Understanding How Epigenetics Heals You where you will learn how you can reprogram epigenetics information to influence your gene expression. Your decisions, either big or small, on each factor, will positively or negatively update or downgrade your epigenome. What you feel, think, eat, breathe, drink, sleep, sun exposure, detox, fast and pray are all epigenetic information that tweaks your gene expression on or off. Dr. Siton's intention is to make applied epigenetics become a medical movement. This movement must spread like wildfire throughout the world. Applied epigenetics is a new medical paradigm that will reach far and wide, beyond cultural and geographical boundaries. It will become a compelling tool in the practice of medicine. It will be mainstreamed medical intervention as anti-biotics and vitamins. The author sincerely hopes that she has given enough information to inspire you to become passionate and practice applied epigenetics. Experience how simple it can be to apply your body's self-healing tools in your daily life after reading the trilogy of Your Body Is A Self-Healing Machine!

Preventive medical interventions and non-medicalised public health programmes that promise health benefits in the future, from actions taken now, carry a strong ethical requirement of 'first, do no harm' or primum non nocere. New preventive advice and interventions are being promoted on a daily basis, Disease Prevention: A Critical Toolkit provides a set of appraisal tools to guide those considering a preventive action to make sure that it is effective (does more good than harm), efficient (is a competitive use of scarce resources), and equitable in its impact across society. Case studies and worked examples illustrate the risks and benefits of specific preventive interventions. Divided into 10 chapters this practical and concise book focuses on multiple aspects of prevention including the hierarchy of preventive options; the assessment of causation; finding and appraising scientific evidence; prevention directed at entire populations (as opposed to individuals); measuring chronic disease risk factors and medically managing them: statin treatment of high cholesterol; PSA screening for prostate cancer; genetic screening for future disease risk; and assessing the health equity implications of prevention. Aimed at front-line public health and primary care professionals, Disease Prevention: A Critical Toolkit will equip them with the up-to-date skills necessary to help them better inform and serve their patients and communities.

Caring for Chronically Ill Patients

Building on a thoughtful understanding of the organizational, financial, and clinical issues involved in chronic illness, Christianson and his colleagues provide a useful road map to the design and implementation of team-based chronic illness management. A must read for policy makers and managers wishing to meet the challenge of providing quality and efficient care to the chronically ill.
--Arnold D. Kaluzny, professor of health policy and administration, School of Public Health and Senior Research, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

This practical new book offers the most current information on how leaders of top clinical programs have implemented exemplary and cost-conscious programs to manage the care of four key chronic diseases: asthma, arthritis, diabetes, and coronary artery disease.

Grounded in research, the book introduces a model and practical tool that can be used by healthcare organizations to effectively treat chronically ill patients. And, because the model and tool are based on the actual experiences of ongoing programs, the authors discuss organizational strategies that will help overcome the inevitable resistance to change. A step-by-step program is outlined for health care executives and caregivers who want to implement these best practices in their institutions. With a wealth of information and illustrative examples, the authors explain how a health care organization can restructure and revitalize its approach to managing chronic illness...without breaking the bank.

In this book, Lee Majewski and Ananda Bhavanani define yoga and yoga therapy as a whole person practice, demonstrating how it can help the individual to heal through their own mechanisms. The authors bring yogic concepts from theory into everyday life, exploring how yoga therapy can work with all levels of a human being at the same time (physical, energetic, emotional, intellectual and spiritual) and demonstrating that, when applied correctly, it can assist healing and facilitate an improved quality of life. The book covers deep yogic work and how it applies to cancer patients, as well as a range of other chronic conditions including respiratory diseases, cardiovascular diseases and diabetes. For each of these conditions the authors explore how yoga therapy can go beyond alleviating symptoms and work to heal the whole person.

Paediatric Respiratory Medicine Second edition remains the first point of reference for those faced with treating acute or chronic respiratory problems. The handbook discusses the approach to clinical problems, specific conditions, supportive care and practical procedures, and includes vital appendices covering specific tests and statistics. Designed as a practical guide, it serves general and specialist paediatricians at both consultant and trainee level. The book is divided into five parts. Part I provides a practical approach to acute and non-acute clinical problems. Part II provides detailed information about common and more rare clinical conditions. Part III provides useful information on supportive care, including for example, use of non-invasive ventilation and the care of a child with a tracheotomy. Part IV gives details on how to perform several practical procedures, such as ciliary brush biopsy, flexible bronchoscopy, and inserting a chest drain. The appendices provide information on lung function testing and tables of age-corrected normal values for several respiratory parameters. Written by three consultants in paediatric respiratory medicine, their expertise in the subject provides all levels of paediatricians with practical guide on a subject that is increasingly relevant in paediatrics.

Only recently have we begun to appreciate the role of microbiome in health and disease. Environmental factors and change of life style including diet significantly shape human microbiome that in turn appears to modify gut barrier function affecting nutrient & electrolyte absorption and inflammation. Approaches that can reverse the gut dysbiosis represent as reasonable and novel strategies for restoring the balance between host and microbes. In the book, we offer summary and discussion on the advances in understanding of pathophysiological mechanisms of microbial host interactions in human diseases. We will not only discuss intestinal bacterial community, but also viruses, fungi and oral microbiome. Microbiome studies will facilitate diagnosis, functional studies, drug development and personalized medicine. Thus, this book will further highlight the microbiome in the context of health and disease, focusing on mechanistic concepts that underlie the complex relationships between host and microbes.

Bipolar spectrum disorders are characterized by severe mood dysregulation, rage, irritability, and depression, along with low self-esteem and interpersonal struggles. Children with bipolar symptoms also tend to have poor academic performance and disruptive school behavior, and their families often experience strained relationships and increased conflict. RAINBOW: A Child- and Family-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment for Pediatric Bipolar Disorder presents a 12-session family-based treatment intervention for children aged 7-13 with bipolar spectrum disorders. The CFF-CBT/RAINBOW program comprises four innovative aspects in that it: (1) is designed to be developmentally specific to children in this age group; (2) is driven by the distinct needs of these children and their families; (3) involves intensive work with parents parallel to the work with children in order to directly address parents' own therapeutic needs, as well as helping them develop an effective parenting style for their child; and (4) integrates psychoeducation, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and interpersonal therapy techniques, tailored to the unique needs of these children, to augment the effects of pharmacotherapy. This Clinician Manual includes a conceptual overview for each session as well as step-by-step instructions for clinicians with all accompanying handouts, worksheets, and in-session games/activities. It provides clinicians with a comprehensive set of tools and a structured approach to guiding children and families. RAINBOW has been shown to significantly reduce mood symptoms and improve overall functioning for children with bipolar spectrum disorders.

This book provides multifaceted strategies necessary to treat hyperlipidemia, as well as tips for incorporating techniques into clinical practice. In addition to discussing pharmacologic treatment, the book includes a review of popular diets and therapeutic foods, herbs, and vitamins. A section on evidence-based recommendations for treating special populations discusses approaches for elderly patients, women, elite athletes, and other populations with unique medical needs. Case studies illustrate the principles introduced in the book. The text is complete with screening tools for real world risk assessment.

Dieses Buch gibt Psychologen und AErzten ein diagnostisches Instrument an die Hand, Schmerzen im Sinne einer multimodalen Schmerzdiagnostik und -therapie systematisch zu dokumentieren. MASK-P ermoeglicht einen einfachen Einstieg in die bio-psychosoziale Krankheitsperspektive bei chronischen Schmerzstoerungen: systematisch, umfassend und klinisch-anwendungsbezogen. Mit MASK-P koennen sowohl co-morbide Stoerungen (wie Depressionen oder Angsstoerungen) als auch Schmerzen verhaltensnah und mit konkreten Ansatzpunkten fur die schmerzpsychologische und schmerzmedizinische Behandlung erfasst werden. MASK-P wurde von der Deutschen Schmerzgesellschaft e.V. und der Deutschen Gesellschaft fur psychologische Schmerztherapie und -forschung (DGPSF) entwickelt und ist Bestandteil des Lernzielkatalogs in der Weiterbildung zum Schmerztherapeuten. Damit stellt es fur Psychologen und AErzte ein gut strukturiertes Nachschlagewerk fur den klinischen Alltag dar und ist in der Weiterbildung zum Schmerztherapeuten unerlasslich.

In the informal language of letters to public officials, Efraim Racker argues in favor of basic research as the most effective path to the treatment of disease. He contends that knowledge of the fundamentals of biological and biochemical processes is essential if we are to gain an understanding of disease processes. He then shows how this understanding is necessary for a rational approach to the prevention and cure of disease. Originally published in 1979. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. The ULTIMATE reference about syndromes to have on hand to facilitate rapid recognition and perioperative implications --- in full color Syndromes: Rapid Recognition and Perioperative Implications, Second Edition, is the ultimate reference for anesthesiologists, surgeons, internists, pediatricians, emergency physicians and nurses caring for patients affected with special operative needs and acute medical care. This updated book provides a complete A-to-Z encyclopedic clinical presentation of more than 2,200 syndromes. Extensive cross-referencing of international synonyms, classifications, and other conditions to be considered in the differential diagnosis further expands coverage to more than 5,000 entries. It is the most comprehensive reference on the subject. Syndromes: Rapid Recognition and Perioperative Implications, Second Edition, is enhanced by 200 high-quality photographs, in addition to tables, classifications and clinical management considerations. The addition of color tabs, a new feature, improve consultation and speed information retrieval. Each syndrome, listed in alphabetical order, is described as follows: *"At a glance" description*Synonyms*Incidence*Genetic Inheritance*Pathophysiology*Diagnosis*Clinical Aspects*Precautions Before Anesthesia*Anesthetic Considerations*Pharmacological Implications*Other conditions to be considered*References Health care providers, fellows and residents in training will find this textbook to be an essential reference to improve patient care in this highly demanding medical and surgical environment.

Consultants and nurses in palliative medicine who do not have a background in oncology need to know about the different types of cancer to be able to deal with palliation in these patients. The new edition of this popular book continues to provide comprehensive coverage of cancer management aimed at palliative care professionals. To aid understanding in the specialty, the format of the book has been thoroughly revised to include numerous tables, figures, algorithms, case histories and key points to ensure that it will prove an invaluable, practical guide to oncology for all health care professionals involved in the care of patients with malignant disease.

The book provides a comprehensive overview of the management of malignant disease from the perspective of palliative medicine. The pathology, diagnosis and management of individual tumour sites are described with an emphasis on the symptoms produced in advanced disease and the place of oncological treatment in their management. Introductory chapters present the principles of oncological management and later chapters address specific symptoms from the viewpoint of their pathophysiology and management. Each chapter is enhanced by typical case histories and patient journeys.

Fibromyalgia is a painful, chronic condition which can result in symptoms such as fatigue, pain, insomnia, IBS or depression.

However debilitating your symptoms, eating the right foods can stimulate healing at a fundamental level. The Fibromyalgia Healing Diet gives nutritional advice based on sound research on how to address dietary imbalances, including information about osteoporosis, the importance of vitamin D, and the correct balance of carbohydrates, protein and fat for people with fibromyalgia.

The author writes as someone with fibromyalgia, and this book explains exactly what it means to have the condition, as well as why diet is such an important aspect of treatment. There is advice on essential nutrients and on substances to avoid as well as supplements to help. There is a simple, achievable detox programme and a wealth of delicious, easy to cook recipes to help you treat the cause of the condition, not just the symptoms, and to reclaim your life.

HIV und AIDS (3. Auflage) Das Ziel der Herausgeber und Autoren dieser Loseblattsammlung war es, eine ubersichtliche, individuell strukturierbare und einfach zu aktualisierende Arbeitshilfe fur AErzte, Helfer und Betroffene zu erstellen. Dieses Ringbuch enthalt die fur den taglichen Bedarf wichtigen Informationen, vorwiegend in Form von Tabellen. Jeder Benutzer kann zudem seine persoenlichen Erfahrungen und Erganzungen notieren. Durch fortschreitende Forschung und Erfahrung ist eine Korrektur und Erganzung dieses Leitfadens standig notwendig. Daher die Publikation in Form einer Loseblattsammlung.

In this book, an international group of investigators from a broad array of clinical and basic disciplines present the ideas and concepts in the foreground of cerebrovascular disease. Included in their discussion are perspectives on topics that continue to guide current investigations, such as white matter injury, newer imaging approaches, delayed neuronal death, and recovery after stroke, as well as continuing disagreements on the value of heparin or MRI endpoints in the management of stroke patients. Further topics include a proposal for a major multicenter re-study of the utility of extracranial-intracranial bypass surgery in light of additional diagnostic information available through PET scanning; examination of how processes such as apoptosis, inflammation, free radicals, poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase activation, and alterations in glutamate receptor function contribute to the pathogenesis of ischemic brain injury; and finally an exploration of how estrogens or cholesterol-lowering agents might be used therapeutically.

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- Differenzialdiagnostischer Wegweiser, einzigartig kombiniert mit radiologischem Atlasteil

- Uber Entscheidungsbaume und Tabellen gezielt zur Diagnose

- Alle relevanten Knochenerkrankungen knapp beschrieben und an typischen Bildbeispielen erklart

- Mit moderner Schnittbilddiagnostik und szintigraphischen Diagnostiktechniken

- Einfach, schnell, prazise: Ein Nachschlagewerk, mit dem Sie Schritt fur Schritt die richtige Diagnose stellen.

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Im Laufe des zweiten Weltkrieges hatte sich in der Abteilung "Kranken- ernahrung" der damaligen Reichsarztekammer, welche die ernahrungsmassige Versorgung der Kranken ubernommen und bei dem damaligen "Reichsmini- sterium fur Ernahrung und Landwirtschaft" die Rationssatze fur die Zivil- bevoelkerung mit bearbeitet hatte, ein erhebliches statistisches und Erfahrungs- material uber Auftreten und Haufigkeit verschiedener Erkrankungen ange- sammelt. Bei den Kampfen um Berlin wurde es zum groessten Teil vernichtet. Gerettet wurde jedoch die bereits bearbeitete Statistik uber die Diabetes- Morbiditat in Deutschland. Erst jetzt, nach Ruckkehr aus sowjetischer Gefangenschaft, kann ich uber die damals (Februar 1941) durchgefuhrte umfassende Diabetikerzahlung berichten. Es ist in derWeit bislang noch keine, ahnlich umfassende Erhebung uber die Diabetiker-Morbiditat durchgefuhrt worden. Noch im Jahre 1954 schreibt BRAuss: "Wir hatten die Absicht, an Hand der im Kriege und in der Nachkriegszeit gewahrten Zulagen fur Diabetiker eine Morbiditatserhebung anzustellen. Leider waren jedoch zum uberwiegenden Teil die Unterlagen der Lebensmittelkartenstellen sowohl wie der AErztekammern nicht mehr greif- bar. Bedauerlicherweise ist hier ein einmaliges statistisches Material verlorenge- gangen. " Obgleich infolge der gewaltigen Bevoelkerungsumschichtungen innerhalb Deutschlands eine praktische Verwertung des Ergebnisses der Zahlung nicht mehr moeglich ist, bleibt diese m. E. doch theoretisch von grosser Bedeutung und vermittelt uns zusammen mit anderen statistischen Untersuchungen aus spate- ren Jahren einen Einblick in die Wandlungen, die der Diabetes mellitus gegen- wartig als Volkskrankheit durchmacht. Die in anderen Landern und besonders in Amerika durchgefuhrten Er- hebungen stutzen sich einmal auf die Diabetes-Mortalitat, zum andern auf die Ergebnisse speziell durchgefuhrter Reihen-Untersuchungen.