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Winner of Best Biography/Autobiography at the 2010 Best in
International Publishing Paris Book Festival This is the story of a
man's fight for life, battling psychotic episodes resulting from a
rare genetic disease. Dendy, a bright, energetic young man, found
himself suffering from neurological tremors and psychosis, the
result of a genetic disease that had concealed itself during the
first two and a half decades of his life. The neurological and
psychological manifestations of Wilson's disease were the result of
years of toxic copper buildup in the basal ganglia of the brain.
Additionally, the toxic levels of copper caused stage IV cirrhosis
of his liver. In his book, Dendy recounts the numerous times in his
life in which angels have delivered him. And through these
happenings, Dendy says his faith has been strengthened bringing him
closer and closer to his Creator.
This practical handbook provides a clear and comprehensive
evidence-based guide to the care of women in primary care, intended
for general and family practitioners, nurses, physician assistants,
and all those who practise primary care of women. It emphasizes
preventive and well-woman care throughout the life-cycle of a
woman, including sexuality, contraception, medical care in
pregnancy, and psychological and important medical concerns. This
second edition, revised and updated throughout with several new
contributing authors, incorporates the latest evidence and
research-findings on a wide range of problems for which women seek
medical guidance. There is an expanded section on menstrual
problems and menopause-associated conditions, including clear
guidance on the use of hormone replacement therapy.
This is a practical, positive approach to sexual health promotion
for clinicians in primary care. It presents sexual concerns across
the lifecycle, from childhood to old age, illuminated throughout by
scenarios based on real life. It highlights common sexual issues
from different age groups. Additionally it has chapters on
sexuality and disability, sexual minorities, HIV-positive
individuals, and complementary medicine. Each chapter serves as a
practical resource to facilitate better care and communication with
patients. Common sexual difficulties, approach to evaluation, and
interview techniques, as well as management are presented in a
practical manner. Numerous illustrations will assist the clinician
in advising patients with back pain, who are pregnant, or who have
chronic illnesses on how to make adjustments to their sexual life
to maximize their quality of life. It presents an invaluable
resource for all health professionals that spans the needs of
patients from all backgrounds and age groups.
This book highlights the needs and healthcare concerns of women in
their midlife. Women, in their middle ages, are often overlooked by
medical practitioners. From the end of childbearing to old age,
approximately ages 40 to 65, their health needs are complex and
changing. This is a time of challenge and opportunity when the
physician and woman working collaboratively can change her health
and future. Midlife healthcare is far more than hormones. Healthy
behaviours such as good nutrition and exercise can be promoted that
will result in lower risk and sometimes improved care of heart
disease, hypertension and diabetes. Adequate screening and
treatment can prevent diseases and complications. The burgeoning
literature on allopathic and complementary medicine is critically
evaluated and compared to established medical care. Written by 20
primary care physicians, this book will help family practitioners
provide the best possible healthcare for these women.
Middle-aged women are often overlooked by medical practitioners
even though their health needs are complex and changing, from the
end of childbearing to old age, approximately ages 40 to 65. This
book highlights the needs and healthcare concerns of women in their
midlife--a time of challenge and opportunity when physician and
patient need to work collaboratively. Written by twenty primary
care physicians, the volume will help family practitioners provide
the best possible healthcare in a much needed area.
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