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Insomnia and fatigue are two of the most frequent consequences
after traumatic brain injury (TBI). About 30% of individuals suffer
from chronic insomnia, an additional 20% have symptoms of insomnia,
and up to 75% have significant and persistent fatigue. There is a
strong empirical basis for the effectiveness of
cognitive-behavioral interventions for the management of insomnia
and fatigue in the general population and in other patient
populations, and emerging research shows that these interventions
seem applicable with similar benefits to people with TBI. Insomnia
and Fatigue After Traumatic Brain Injury: A CBT Approach to
Assessment and Treatment is written by a team of four
scientist-practitioners in psychology who are experts in sleep
medicine, cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia, and traumatic
brain injury (TBI). Together they have authored this assessment and
intervention manual for insomnia and fatigue, intended for
clinicians working with the TBI population. Based on
cognitive-behavioral principles, the manual integrates
evidence-based interventions and techniques used by expert
clinicians working with these populations. Throughout the
development process, there has been an ongoing integration of the
best available research, specialized clinical expertise, and
knowledge transfer expertise: all of these perspectives were used
to choose, revise, and format the content of the manual as to
ensure that it would be most useful for the target audience.
With the growing dependency on prescription drugs and concerns
about the rise of opioid addiction, providing effective pain
management alternatives is a primary concern for health
professionals and all of society. Online tools and alternative
therapies are becoming more prevalent in supporting the management
of pain and provide treatment opportunities for patients who do not
want to rely solely on prescription medication. Alternative Pain
Management: Solutions for Avoiding Prescription Drug Overuse is an
essential reference source that provides alternative solutions for
managing and treating chronic pain, including through the use of
mobile applications, online programs, self-management strategies,
and virtual reality. Additionally, the book promotes a further
understanding of pain and how it is diagnosed and reviews
pharmaceutical accountability when prescribing drugs for pain
management. Highlighting a range of topics such as cryotherapy,
pain assessment, and prescription tracking, this publication is an
ideal reference source for physicians, nurses, hospital staff,
surgeons, medical professionals, pharmacists, researchers,
academics, and upper-level students.
Design of Nanostructures for Theranostics Applications focuses on
the theranostics applications of nanostructures. In particular,
multifunctional nanoparticles for diagnostics and treatment of
different diseases, including those relating to the blood-brain
barrier, are discussed in detail. Chapters explore different type
of nanostructures, covering design, fabrication, functionalization
and optimization, helping readers obtain the desired properties.
Written by a diverse range of international academics, this book is
a valuable reference resource for those working in both nanoscience
and the pharmaceutical industry.
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