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Brain Hacks - Life-Changing Strategies to Improve Executive Functioning (Paperback): Lara Honos-Webb Brain Hacks - Life-Changing Strategies to Improve Executive Functioning (Paperback)
Lara Honos-Webb
R452 R420 Discovery Miles 4 200 Save R32 (7%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Electrical Stimulation and Neuromuscular Disorders (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1986): Wilfred A. Nix,... Electrical Stimulation and Neuromuscular Disorders (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1986)
Wilfred A. Nix, Gerta Vrbova
R4,316 Discovery Miles 43 160 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

In many cases of neuromuscular disorders the physician is faced with a complete lack of therapeutic approaches. This helplessness places the doctor in a position of conflict between his desire to help and his awareness that there is no treatment. In this situation it is tempting to indiscriminately use any procedure that avoids an admission of medical helplessness while satisfying the patient's demand for treatment. Electrical interventions are often used to avoid this situation. Due to the random use of therapeutic approaches it is not known what really happens. Presumptions and biased empirical observations have led to the exten sive use of different forms of electrical stimulation regimes in neuromuscular diseases. Due to this unsatisfactory situation it is necessary to know more about appropriate methods that are being used in particular disorders. The search for a better understanding of nerve-muscle interaction has shown that certain activity patterns can influence muscle. These experi mental results provide a rational basis for a possible therapeutic use of electrical stimulation of nerve and muscle. Previously most research has been conducted in normal tissue, and little is known regarding the re sponses of diseased muscle. In an interdisciplinary approach to this, it is our intention to present the current knowledge about basic principles of electrical stimulation in normal muscle. Before electrical stimulation can be accepted as a therapeutic tool, we felt it necessary to summarize the effects of activity in normal and diseased muscle and nerve."

Spina bifida (German, Hardcover, 2nd 2., Komplett Uberarbeitete Auf ed.): Theodor Michael, Arpad Moers, Elisabeth Strehl,... Spina bifida (German, Hardcover, 2nd 2., Komplett Uberarbeitete Auf ed.)
Theodor Michael, Arpad Moers, Elisabeth Strehl, Hannes Haberl, Susanne Lebek
R5,890 R4,550 Discovery Miles 45 500 Save R1,340 (23%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Die grundlegend aktualisierte 2. Auflage bietet einen einzigartigen und fachA1/4bergreifenden Aoeberblick zu den Grundlagen, urologischen und orthopAdischen Details sowie psychosozialen und juristischen Aspekten der Spina bifida. Fallbeispiele machen das Buch besonders fA1/4r Studenten, praxisnah arbeitende A"rzte und auch Physiotherapeuten attraktiv. komplett A1/4berarbeitete und ergAnzte 2. Auflage praxisnah und aktuell neu gestaltete Abbildungen

Primary Health Care in the Making (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1985): U. Laaser Primary Health Care in the Making (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1985)
U. Laaser; Contributions by German Society for Social Medicine; Edited by R. Senault; Contributions by German Institute for High Blood Pressure Research; Edited by H. Viefhues
R2,978 Discovery Miles 29 780 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Since the historieal conference held in Alma Ata in 1978, it has been possible to observe a reorientation of the medical profession. More and more, issues of health enter the stage and curative medicine is not just loosing ground but some interest. 'How effective is health education?' and 'Whose task is primary pre vention?' are questions which stimulate great concern and public debate. It seems also to be the first time since the last decades of the 19th century that the social dimension of health receives adequate consideration. Thus the reeent publication of the so-called Black Report on Inequalities in Health (Penguin 1982) led to a heated discussion in Great Britain, certainly of relevance to many other countries. The 6 years since 1978 are much too short a time to proceed far towards 'Health for All', as the slogan of the World Health Organization puts it, but the concepts are spelled out, vaguely but convincing to many of us. It is the right time to discuss first experiences and to move from philosophy to empiri eal work. This work - as it relates to the process evolving since Alma Ata - is characterized by participation, cooperation and prevention: Participation, because 'disease' concerns only the individual patient, his or her family and immediate social environment, while 'health' concerns everyone and should involve everyone. It is a task of the whole of society rather than the domaine of a single profession or party."

Total Knee Replacement - Proceeding of the International Symposium on Total Knee Replacement, May 19-20, 1987, Nagoya, Japan... Total Knee Replacement - Proceeding of the International Symposium on Total Knee Replacement, May 19-20, 1987, Nagoya, Japan (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1988)
Shigeo Niwa, John P. Paul, Sumiki Yamamoto
R1,578 Discovery Miles 15 780 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Back in September of 1974, I acquired much valuable information while attending the International Conference on Total Knee Replacement in London, which was organized by The Medical Engineering Working Party and the Tribology Group of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, and the British Orthopaedic Association. I was greatly inspired by the conference, and it formed the beginning of my studies on total knee replacement. The co-editors of this proceedings, Prof. J. Paul and Dr. S. Yamamoto, are both acquaintances made originally at that conference. The International Symposium on Total Knee Replacement held in Nagoya, Japan, on 18-19 May 1987 was attended by many participants, including Prof. Walker, who had presented his studies earlier in London. During the past decade and a half, remarkable technical progress has been made in total knee prostheses. In this symposium, cemented total knee replacement (TKR), noncemented TKR, design considerations of total knee prostheses, problems concerning the patello femoral joint, and the newly developed total knee prosthesis were the main topics discussed. I believe that much new information, including that about the challenges which still remain, along with a fresh view towards continuing studies, are presented here for the reader. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the support of the Knee Joint Research Society in Japan and to the participants in the symposium for their great help in publishing this book."

Adapted Physical Activity - An Interdisciplinary Approach (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1990): Gudrun... Adapted Physical Activity - An Interdisciplinary Approach (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1990)
Gudrun Doll-Tepper, Christoph Dahms, Bernd Doll, Harald v. Selzam
R4,429 Discovery Miles 44 290 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

From 21-24 June 1989 the International Federation of Adapted Physical Activity (IF APA) held its 7th International Symposium "Adapted Physical Activity -An Interdisciplinary Approach" in Berlin (West). This was the first time that this symposium has been held in a German speaking country, and it presented unique challenges to the organizers. For example, neither the term nor the field of adapted physical activity was known in Germany before the symposium. Thus, at the outset, the organizers' task was to define the meaning of adapted physical activity as a concept and to identify areas and professionals associated with it. After lengthy and intense discussions we agreed on the following definition: Adapted physical activity refers to movement, physical activity, and sports in which special emphasis is placed on the interests and capabilities of individuals with limiting conditions, such as the disabled, health impaired or aged. Despite the fact that the use of an English term for a symposium in Germany would not be accepted by all German speaking professionals, it was decided to use this term because no translation appeared to be fully adequate. "Sports for the Disabled", "Modified Movement Activites", "Sport Therapy", or "Psychomotor Exercises" would have represented only single aspects of adapted physical activity and were thus incomplete.

Habilitation Planning for Adults with Disabilities (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1990): Robert L.... Habilitation Planning for Adults with Disabilities (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1990)
Robert L. Schalock, William E. Kiernan
R2,859 Discovery Miles 28 590 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Habilitation Planning for Adults With Disabilities presents a comprehensive approach to habilitation planning and service delivery for adults with disabilities. This book investigates the increased demands and expectations by adults with disabilities regarding personalized service and quality of life, including independence, productivity, and community integration, and discusses historical and current treatment and trends. This book is presented in five main sections: definitions and background material; lifestyles and living, work, and recreational environments; habilitation strategies; personal growth and quality of life for the affected adult; and the present and future trends in habilitation planning. Rehabilitation personnel in the areas of administration, assessment/training, case management, or evolution; applied psychologists; and professionals and students in special education, rehabilitation counseling, human service or health adminstration will be interested in this volume.

Prospects of Heart Surgery - Psychological Adjustment to Coronary Bypass Grafting (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original... Prospects of Heart Surgery - Psychological Adjustment to Coronary Bypass Grafting (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1988)
Alan Radley
R1,512 Discovery Miles 15 120 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

"Prospects of Heart Surgery: Psychological Adjustment to " "Coronary Bypass Grafting" reports on a study of how patients and their spouses adjusted to the prospect, and then to the outcome, of coronary graft surgery. The focus upon patients' social relationships rather than upon individuals reveals that the way people bear their illness, and adapt to symptom removal, is part of a wider adjustment involving both the spouse and other individuals. The book offers, as one of its main contributions, a social-psychological approach to the study of illness in general. It sets out a new methodology which might be applied in a number of illness contexts. Using both qualitative and quantitative analyses, "Prospects " "of Heart Surgery" describes differences between smooth and problematic approaches to surgery as well as variations in the experience of rehabilitation afterwards.

How to Improve the Results of Peripheral Nerve Surgery (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2007): Hanno Millesi,... How to Improve the Results of Peripheral Nerve Surgery (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2007)
Hanno Millesi, Robert Schmidhammer
R4,355 Discovery Miles 43 550 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

All over the world research is going on to improve the outcome of the treatment of peripheral nerve lesions. Yet, there exist many questions, such as: Is the autologeous nerve grafting still the golden standard in bridging defects? Have alternative techniques to overcome defects reached a level to replace autografting? What can be expected from end to side coaptation? The contributions in this book give answers to all of these questions.

Motor Control and Learning (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2006): Markus Latash, Francis Lestienne Motor Control and Learning (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2006)
Markus Latash, Francis Lestienne
R4,328 Discovery Miles 43 280 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book is the first to view the effects of development, aging, and practice on the control of human voluntary movement from a contemporary context. Emphasis is on the links between progress in basic motor control research and applied areas such as motor disorders and motor rehabilitation. Relevant to both professionals in the areas of motor control, movement disorders, and motor rehabilitation, and to students starting their careers in one of these actively developed areas.

Acquired Brain Injury - An Integrative Neuro-Rehabilitation Approach (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2007):... Acquired Brain Injury - An Integrative Neuro-Rehabilitation Approach (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2007)
Jean Elbaum, Deborah Benson
R1,524 Discovery Miles 15 240 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book details how medical and clinical teams that are comprehensive and interdisciplinary are able to effectively address the multiple difficulties that can result from an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI). Coverage describes the medical specialists that are integral members of a team and their specialized roles in assessment and treatment. It reviews some of the vital specialty areas that are often overlooked. The book also examines key discipline areas, such as occupational and speech/language therapies, and describes the main behavioral difficulties exhibited by individuals with ABI.

Clinical Psychology and Heart Disease (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2006): E. Molinari, A Compare, G.... Clinical Psychology and Heart Disease (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2006)
E. Molinari, A Compare, G. Parati
R6,421 Discovery Miles 64 210 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This comprehensve review of scientific research supporting evidence of the relationship between cardiac disease and psychological condition offers practical suggestions for developing a clinical practice, and proposes directions for future research in the new field of "cardiac psychology." Every chapter is written by world-renowned researchers in the field. A theoretical and practical guide, it will interest physicians, clinical and health psychologists, and all professionals who seek to understand the mind-health link.

Orthopedic Surgery in Patients with Hemophilia (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2008): Horacio A Caviglia Orthopedic Surgery in Patients with Hemophilia (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2008)
Horacio A Caviglia; Foreword by P.M. Mannucci; Edited by Luigi Piero Solimeno
R3,122 Discovery Miles 31 220 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Edited by two leading orthopedic surgeons who are specialists in the treatment of hemophilia, Orthopedic Surgery in Patients with Hemophilia shows all the surgical techniques needed for surgical treatment of musculoskeletal complications of hemophilia. A practical guide, designed for use on the ward or in the office, this book draws on the experience of numerous specialists worldwide, from developed and developing countries. As well as orthopedic surgery, it also covers research, hematology, and rehabilitation. Although of primary interest to the orthopedic surgeon, rheumatologist, and physiotherapist, this book will also be relevant to the hematologist responsible for the care of the hemophiliac patient.

Re-Engineering of the Damaged Brain and Spinal Cord - Evidence-Based Neurorehabilitation (Paperback, Softcover reprint of... Re-Engineering of the Damaged Brain and Spinal Cord - Evidence-Based Neurorehabilitation (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2005)
G.A. Brunelli; Edited by Klaus R. H. Wild
R5,615 Discovery Miles 56 150 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Re-EngineeringoftheDamagedBrainandSpinalCord isdedicatedtoTetsuoKanno, M. D. ProfessorofNeurosurgery Bypresenting theoriginal papers thatmakeupthis thefeaturesofthelocalmedicallandscapeinthe- third supplement we wish to make a further contri- gionswheretheyareenacted. Whatismore, progr- bution to the issue of functional rehabilitation, this sivenew?ndingsmustbealsosubjectedtoafrequent soimportantandfascinatingmodernareaofresearch revision. Ontopofthis, itshouldnotbeforgottenthat inthe?eldofneurosciences. Thecongresspaperswe even when committal therapy guidelines are c- haveselectedconstituteagoodre?ectionofthetrans- sistentlyapplied, thereareconsiderablevariationsin disciplinary objectives. The literature references are therangeofpotentialcomplicationsandintheo- designedasaguidetoleadtheinterestedreadertoa comeofprospectivecontrolledmulti-centreandmul- deeperandmoredetailedunderstandingoftheindi- nationalstudiesontheissueofqualitymanagement. vidualissues. Functionalrehabilitationhasbeenanoriginaltask The demand for ''evidence-based medicine'' is well ofneurosurgeryfromtheveryoutset. The1990shave justi?ed; however, it rapidly comes up against the enteredtheannalsofbrainresearchasthe''Decadeof limitsoffeasibility, especiallywherecontrolledthe- theBrain''. Sincethentherehasbeenaneverstronger peuticstudiesareconcerned. TheCochrancollection growthofneuroscienti?cinterestworldwide, accom- of high-quality evidence-based healthcare databases paniedbysubstantial?nancialengagement. Thishas hasthusfarbeenofnohelptousindrawingupthe- primarily resulted in advances in basic neuro- peutic recommendations for the re-engineering of biologicalandneurophysiologicalresearchandalsoin brain and spinal-cord lesions. Today as ever, the thegrowthofneuroscienti?cknowledgeaboutbasic opinion of experts and empirically based medical mechanismsformotor control, paincontrol, aware- treatment and posttraumatic neurorehabilitation ness, cognition, learning and memory. The conse- continuetooccupyanindispensablepositionforthe quencemustbetoensurethattheadvancesmadeinthe everydayclinicalpracticeofneurosurgicalandneu- neuroscienti?cresearchareaareadequatelyexpanded traumatological therapies. Promising adjunct - intopracticalneurosurgicalcareandre-engineeringof proachesincludeneuropharmacology, forcascadesof brainandspinalcordlesionsandtoensureuponnew molecular interactions are known to be underlying approaches. Following this a fundamental path will activity-dependent plasticity and skills learning, as resultinanimprovedandmoree cientpreventionin many of these processes involve the major tra- thefuture, themeasuresthatstandrightatthefore- mitters. Furthermore, biologicalinterventionsby- front of all rehabilitation principles, meaning that ingendogenousneuronsandgliaaswellasexogenous conventionalconceptsmustbemodi?edtokeeppace stemcells, bone-marrowcells, macrophages, andother withthemoretask-speci?c, intensive, andprogressive types may promote the regeneration of nerve cells, demands. In this connection a series of guidelines, tissue, and neural circuitry. Class one studies have recommendations, and expert opinions and also beenmade, andnowclasstwostudieshavebeeni- algorithms have been elaborated by national and tiated, for example in connection with acute spinal international expert panels and multidisciplinary as- cord injury (SCI). The clinical application of fu- sociationsfortheacutemedicalcareofpatients."

Complex Medical Engineering (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2007): J.L. Wu, K. Ito, S. Tobimatsu, T.... Complex Medical Engineering (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2007)
J.L. Wu, K. Ito, S. Tobimatsu, T. Nishida, H. Fukuyama
R5,676 Discovery Miles 56 760 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

In the twenty-first century, applications in medicine and engineering must acquire greater safety and flexibility if they are to yield better products at higher efficiency. Experts from academia, industry, and government research laboratories who have pioneered CME ideas and technologies describe its concept and research approach and discuss related hardware and software, science and technology, and medicine and engineering. This book will be invaluable to scientists, researchers, and graduates in the emerging field of CME.

Designing Inclusive Futures (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2008): P. Langdon, P. John Clarkson, P Robinson Designing Inclusive Futures (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2008)
P. Langdon, P. John Clarkson, P Robinson
R5,577 Discovery Miles 55 770 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Designing Inclusive Futures reflects the need to explore, in a coherent way, the issues and practicalities that lie behind design that is intended to extend our active future lives. This encompasses design for inclusion in daily life at home but also extends to the workplace and for products within these contexts. For example, given trends in employment sector growth, skills requirements, labour supply and demographic change, there is a need to predict the critical areas where individual capabilities are mismatched with the physical, social and organisational demands of work. This mismatch, which can be addressed within the domain of inclusive design, is pervasively linked to real artefacts in workspaces and their intersection with the health factors that relate to ageing. This book is the result of the fourth CWUAAT workshop held in Cambridge, England in April 2008.

Designing Accessible Technology (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2006): P. John Clarkson, P. Langdon, P... Designing Accessible Technology (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2006)
P. John Clarkson, P. Langdon, P Robinson
R5,577 Discovery Miles 55 770 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book was stimulated by the third Cambridge Workshop Series on Universal Access and Assistive Technology held in April 2006; the contributors represent leading researchers in the fields of Inclusive Design, Rehabilitation Robotics, Universal Access and Assistive Technology. Contributions focus on design issues for a more inclusive world; enabling computer access and the development of new technologies; assistive technology and rehabilitation robotics; and understanding users and involving them in design.

Pressure Ulcer Research - Current and Future Perspectives (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2005): Dan L.... Pressure Ulcer Research - Current and Future Perspectives (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2005)
Dan L. Bader, Carlijn V.C. Bouten, Denis Colin, Cees W.J. Oomens
R3,149 Discovery Miles 31 490 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Presents both current and future aspects of diagnosis and treatment.

Presents evidence-based knowledge of pressure ulcer aetiology.

Contains over 90 illustrations.

Explores the possiblities of tissue repair using new tissue engineering strategies.

The Active Female - Health Issues Throughout the Lifespan (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2008): Jacalyn J.... The Active Female - Health Issues Throughout the Lifespan (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2008)
Jacalyn J. McComb, Reid Norman, Mimi Zumwalt
R3,428 Discovery Miles 34 280 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book investigates the growing and ever-changing health issues for girls and women who lead an active lifestyle and participate in sports and exercise. Easy to read, the volume provides an educational foundation for understanding how disordered eating, amenorrhea, and osteoporosis can be interrelated while also looking at image disorders and reproductive health. It contains thorough analysis of common prevention and management techniques, and provides useful links to resources on the internet for additional screening tools.

The Achilles Tendon - Treatment and Rehabilitation (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2009): James A. Nunley The Achilles Tendon - Treatment and Rehabilitation (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2009)
James A. Nunley
R5,099 Discovery Miles 50 990 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Disorders of the Achilles tendon are universal, affecting people in a wide range of age groups. Because the Achilles tendon is one of the most pow- ful musculotendinous structures in the body, the impact of an injury to the Achilles tendon becomes magnified. There is a wide range of disorders or problems that can involve the insertional region, where pathology may rest with bone, tendon, or bursae. A completely different set of pathologic entities resides in the noninsertional region, one of which may include the frustrating degenerative tendinopathy. As our growing population ages but remains phy- cally active longer into life, the incidence of these disorders will continue to increase. I am proud to be given the opportunity to write the foreword to this text, which is intended for foot and ankle surgeons worldwide. Seldom does a book on a single entity become a current concepts review, as this work has. Too often, textbooks are not published for several years after the chapters have been written, making them obsolete upon publication. Not so with this book, which deals with timely topics on the Achilles tendon. Dr. James Nunley has compiled this work in slightly over a year, thus providing the reader with sta- of-the-art material. Dr. Nunley had the foresight to create a much needed techniques-oriented book dealing with the complexities of the Achilles tendon. His approach was to develop a comprehensive guide to managing Achilles tendon problems.

Geropsychology and Long Term Care - A Practitioner's Guide (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2009):... Geropsychology and Long Term Care - A Practitioner's Guide (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2009)
Erlene Rosowsky, Joseph M Casciani, Merla Arnold
R2,873 Discovery Miles 28 730 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

It is with great pride that the Psychologists in Long Term Care (PLTC) have sponsored The Professional Educational Long-Term Care Training Manual, and now its second iteration, Geropsychology and Long Term Care: A Practitioner's Guide. Education of psychologists working in long-term care settings is consistent with PLTC's mission to assure the provision of high-quality psychological services for a neglected sector of the population, i.e., residents in nursing homes and assisted-living communities. To this end, direct training of generalist psychologists in the nuances of psychological care delivery in long-term care settings has been a major priority. It is a tribute to the accelerating nature of research in long-term care settings that a revision is now necessary. After all, the Professional Educational Training Manual's initial publication date was only in 2001. However, in the intervening years, much progress has been made in addressing assessment and intervention strategies tailored to the needs of this frail but quite diverse population. It is so gratifying to be able to say that there is now a corpus of scientific knowledge to guide long-term care service delivery in long-term care settings.

Quality of Life Impairment in Schizophrenia, Mood and Anxiety Disorders - New Perspectives on Research and Treatment... Quality of Life Impairment in Schizophrenia, Mood and Anxiety Disorders - New Perspectives on Research and Treatment (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2007)
A. George Awad
R5,614 Discovery Miles 56 140 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

A fascinating and worthy text that presents new insights into a hugely important area of mental health. Health-related quality of life (HRQL) impairment is a core domain of prevalent mental disorders such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective, mood and anxiety disorders. The authors present a new conceptual framework for this field by explaining how HRQL impairment arises from interactions between various multidimensional factors. They suggest several ways in which further research could enhance our understanding of HRQL impairment, its biological basis, and its relevance to psychopathology.

Vitamin C - New Biochemical and Functional Insights (Hardcover): Qi Chen, Margreet C. M. Vissers Vitamin C - New Biochemical and Functional Insights (Hardcover)
Qi Chen, Margreet C. M. Vissers
R4,485 Discovery Miles 44 850 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Vitamin C holds a unique place in scientific and cultural history. In this book, a group of leading scientific researchers describe new insights into the myriad ways vitamin C is employed during normal physiological functioning. In addition, the text provides an extensive overview of the following: the rationale for utilizing vitamin C in the clinic, updates on recent uses of vitamin C in cancer treatment through high-dose intravenous therapies, the role vitamin C plays in the treatment of sepsis and infectious disease, management of the ways vitamin C can improve stem cell differentiation, as well as vitamin C use in other important health situations. Features Includes chapters from a team of leading international scholars Reviews the history and recent research on the functions, benefits, and uses of vitamin C Focuses special attention on the way vitamin C can be used in the treatment of cancers Discusses how vitamin C can be employed against infectious disease

Contemporary Perspectives on Social Work in Acquired Brain Injury (Paperback): Grahame K. Simpson, Francis K. Yuen Contemporary Perspectives on Social Work in Acquired Brain Injury (Paperback)
Grahame K. Simpson, Francis K. Yuen
R1,376 Discovery Miles 13 760 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Contemporary Perspectives is the first book to address social work practice in the field of brain injury (BI). Contributions are written by social work authors from around the world, and highlight the diversity of social work practice and theory within this field. Chapters range from practice spanning interventions with families caring for a child with BI; interventions to assist the adjustment of families facing the challenge of supporting an adult relative with BI during the inpatient rehabilitation or post-acute community phase; work with parents with BI who are caring for children deemed to be at risk; and a literature review outlining the impact of a BI on siblings. Other chapters detail a program for self-advocacy; investigate the impact of violence-related BI; evaluate a peer-support program for people with BI; report on the role of support people in facilitating return to work after BI; and examine the role of social work within the interdisciplinary rehabilitation team. The volume highlights the valuable role social work makes to the field of BI and contributes to the knowledge base informing evidence-informed practice within this field. This book was originally published as a special issue of the Journal of Social Work in Disability & Rehabilitation.

Rehabilitation for Traumatic Brain Injury (Hardcover): Walter M. High, Angelle M. Sander, Margaret A. Struchen, Karen A. Hart Rehabilitation for Traumatic Brain Injury (Hardcover)
Walter M. High, Angelle M. Sander, Margaret A. Struchen, Karen A. Hart
R2,758 Discovery Miles 27 580 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Rehabilitation For Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a state-of-the-science review of the effectiveness of rehabilitation interventions. Leading experts conduct evidence-based reviews of specific areas of brain injury rehabilitation summarizing what is known in each area, critiquing the methodoligical problems of studies in the area, and then outlining new directions for research. The book begins with a review of the history of rehabilitation for TBI from World War I until the present. The second section of the book examines the rehabilitation of specific cognitive impairments in awareness, memory, executive functioning, communication, and emotion and behavior. The third section investigates special topics in rehabilitation of persons with TBI including substance abuse, interventions for caregivers, and vocational rehabilitation. The fourth section of the book covers rehabilitation with specific populations: children, older adults, and persons from diverse cultures. The final section examines topics in medical rehabilitation including treatment of spasticity, minimally conscious patients, and the contribution of neuroimaging to rehabilitation.

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