As the number of individuals undergoing rehabilitation medicine in a variety of rehabilitation settings increases, more and more patient safety concerns are being raised. Regulatory and accreditation organizations are scrutinizing the safety of patients in both hospital and rehabilitation settings and the general public and payors are demanding that patient safety is at the top of the agenda for institutions providing care. As leaders in the practice of rehabilitation medicine, physiatrists need to be educated on this important topic. The goal of this issue is to provide the reader with a foundation on the topic of patient safety as it applies to the practice of rehabilitation medicine as well as a set of tools that can be used to improve the safety of rehabilitation patients.

Fatigue is a common complaint in people living with physical disabilities. This issue of the North America Clinics of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is devoted to this important topic. Subjects covered include the physiology, assessment, presentation and treatment of fatigue in adults with various disorders such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, acquired brain injury, rheumatological disorders, cardiopulmonary disorders and neuromuscular disease. Additional topics covered include neuroimaging of fatigue and fatigue in children.

One old scientist that is passionate with the ancient science of alchemy creates during one of his experiments a giant, evil snake that threatens our planet, as we know it. Will the scientist and his new friend, a teenager named Cody, manage to annihilate Slasher, the Evil snake? Or maybe Slasher will call in for help some of his evil friends? You can find out who wins this battle by reading "The Story of Evil" created by a six year old during the 2013 NaNoWriMo.

Edited by cancer rehabilitation specialist Dr. Adrian Cristian, Lung Cancer Rehabilitation provides clinicians with a concise and accessible resource covering the holistic rehabilitation of lung cancer patients. Beginning with the epidemiology, genetics, and pathophysiology of lung cancer, it then covers clinical assessment and treatment options before providing comprehensive coverage of rehabilitation. Offering practical information, best practices and the latest advances and research, this book is a valuable reference for physical medicine and rehabilitation physicians and residents, as well as occupational therapists and physical therapists. Provides a clear understanding of the current medical, surgical and radiation treatments for lung cancer. Covers the whole spectrum of lung cancer rehabilitation, including the role of physical and occupational therapy, the treatment of anxiety and depression, integrative care, pain management, nutritional rehabilitation and more. Offers a timely and convenient resource written by leading experts in lung cancer and rehabilitation.