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Interdisciplinary Rheumatology: Rheumatology and Gastroenterology is the first complete textbook to examine the myriad complications of rheumatic syndromes in the gastrointestinal tract. Each disease is summarized for a broad medical audience, with focus on the consequences of the disorder throughout the gut. The reader will formulate an understanding of the clinical, pharmacological, and nutritional aspects of the interface of these two specialties with expert contributors from a range of academic centers. Rheumatologists and gastroenterologists will be able to recognize, evaluate, and treat gastrointestinal symptoms of autoimmune diseases and collaborate in improving the experience and outcomes of these complex patients.

This guide provides an overview of quality control in ART laboratories. It explores frameworks and essential tools necessary for effective quality management. The fields of monitoring, equipment maintenance, and the intricate aspects of embryo care and cryopreservation are thoroughly examined. The significance of the ART lab witnessing system is highlighted, demonstrating the seamless integration of both manual and electronic witnessing tools. Readers will gain insights into the roles played by KPIs and SOPs. For aspiring embryologists, this guide offers an exploration of training techniques, addressing the inherent challenges of the field. Practical coping strategies are provided to help navigate these stressors successfully.With real-world case studies and discussions on laboratory design, this resource serves as a guide to achieving excellence in ART. It emphasizes the importance of balancing patient care, procedural accuracy, and practitioner well-being.

A 2ª edição de Perfil dos idosos e longevos do Brasil oferece uma visão abrangente e inovadora sobre o envelhecimento. Escrita e revisada por um grupo especializado e multiprofissional de autores dedicados em abordar o tema de forma interdisciplinar, a obra proporciona uma compreensão profunda das mudanças que ocorreram entre 2013 e 2019, conforme reveladas pela PNS. Esta leitura é indispensável para acadêmicos, profissionais da saúde e interessados em compreender as transformações demográficas e suas implicações culturais. O conteúdo deste livro reúne uma quantidade significativa de dados e discussões, otimizando o tempo do leitor ao compilar informações que, quando dispersas no vasto universo de publicações científicas, muitas vezes dificultam o acesso.

This book assembles, for the first time, information required for the recognition, understanding, and treatment of behavioral problems resulting from neurological conditions. Its focus is two-pronged: 1) on conditions where cognitive-behavioral manifestations are major symptoms, such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, autism, and developmental language disorder; and 2) on conditions where these symptoms are significant but secondary, such as brain tumors, epilepsy, and AIDS. This multi-authored guide also outlines effective approaches to behavioral therapy for these conditions. Pediatric Behavioral Neurology is an excellent resource for practitioners whose work demands knowledge of the symptoms, signs, and treatment of behavioral and cognitive disorders caused by brain abnormalities. It is comprehensive, yet concise and easy to use.

Patients living with and beyond cancer often require care from a wide range of clinicians as they navigate cancer diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship care. To examine opportunities to improve equitable access to high-quality multispecialty and multidisciplinary expert care for people living with and beyond cancer, the National Academies National Cancer Policy Forum hosted a public workshop in collaboration with the Global Forum on Innovation in Health Professional Education.

Der Stellenwert von Zentralen Notaufnahmen innerhalb der akut- und notfallmedizinischen Versorgungslandschaft ist in den letzten Jahren enorm angewachsen. Das gilt für die Zahl der Patienten ebenso wie für die Komplexität der Behandlungsfälle. Das breite Spektrum der Behandlungsanlässe erfordert die Zusammenarbeit aller medizinischen Fachdisziplinen eines Hauses. Zugleich kann eine Zentrale Notaufnahme nur dann erfolgreich arbeiten, wenn die erforderlichen organisatorischen, logistischen und personellen Voraussetzungen geschaffen und standardisierte medizinische Prozesse mit funktionierenden Schnittstellen zu den Fachabteilungen etabliert werden. Das ZNA-Buch hat sich als das Standardwerk für das Fach- und Führungspersonal der Zentralen Notaufnahme etabliert und vermittelt in der 3. Neuauflage die aktuell relevanten Management-Kenntnisse, Konzepte und Methoden sowie das konkrete Handwerkszeug für die interdisziplinäre und interprofessionelle Zusammenarbeit. Krankenhausplanern und -managern, die an Aufbau oder Weiterentwicklung einer Zentralen Notaufnahme arbeiten, bietet das Buch eine Anleitung für die Planung, Umsetzung und Optimierung einer Notaufnahme, Notfallambulanz, Rettungsstelle eines Notfallzentrums oder einer Klinik für Notfallmedizin.

This textbook describes several diseases and clinical conditions, from physiopathological mechanisms to main clinical pictures, highlighting the importance of laboratory medicine, with the aim to provide the necessary tools for guiding correct laboratory findings interpretation. Indeed, it is now widely recognized that laboratory medicine has a pivotal role in clinical medicine, significantly influencing clinical decisions. Thus, it is crucial to understand and use laboratory data appropriately. This book has the great advantage of describing each topic exhaustively in order to facilitate its understanding. Specifically, it describes both diseases with a high incidence in the population, such as Diabetes Mellitus, Cardiovascular Diseases, Dyslipidemias, and Autoimmune Diseases, as well as rare diseases, such as Hereditary Metabolic Diseases. In addition, unusual topics are treated, such as Clinical Biochemistry of the Mind, as well as hot topics, such as Biological Drugs, Biobanks, Health Technology Assessment, and Omics Sciences. Finally, the book includes a chapter on the new health emergency, the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. Two appendices are provided at the end of the book: a table summarizing the reference range and decisional cut-off for the main laboratory parameters and instructions on performing a venous blood sample. The book will be an invaluable tool for medical and biomedical students, as well as for practitioners.

Der Stellenwert von Zentralen Notaufnahmen innerhalb der akut- und notfallmedizinischen Versorgungslandschaft ist in den letzten Jahren enorm angewachsen. Das gilt für die Zahl der Patienten ebenso wie für die Komplexität der Behandlungsfälle. Das breite Spektrum der Behandlungsanlässe erfordert die Zusammenarbeit aller medizinischen Fachdisziplinen eines Hauses. Zugleich kann eine Zentrale Notaufnahme nur dann erfolgreich arbeiten, wenn die erforderlichen organisatorischen, logistischen und personellen Voraussetzungen geschaffen und standardisierte medizinische Prozesse mit funktionierenden Schnittstellen zu den Fachabteilungen etabliert werden. Das ZNA-Buch hat sich als das Standardwerk für das Fach- und Führungspersonal der Zentralen Notaufnahme etabliert und vermittelt in der 3. Neuauflage die aktuell relevanten Management-Kenntnisse, Konzepte und Methoden sowie das konkrete Handwerkszeug für die interdisziplinäre und interprofessionelle Zusammenarbeit. Krankenhausplanern und -managern, die an Aufbau oder Weiterentwicklung einer Zentralen Notaufnahme arbeiten, bietet das Buch eine Anleitung für die Planung, Umsetzung und Optimierung einer Notaufnahme, Notfallambulanz, Rettungsstelle eines Notfallzentrums oder einer Klinik für Notfallmedizin.

The COVID-19 pandemic provides stark evidence of the importance of medicine on a global scale. However, revisiting the influenza pandemic of 1918 provided a perspective as we searched for a viable vaccine and instituted public health measures. This shows that medical knowledge is an accumulative process extending to the past and it is in the spirit of that legacy that this bibliography has been compiled. The book is a one-stop resource that cites literature related to the historical aspects of medicine. It also acknowledges medicine's global reach and devotes significant effort in that respect. Although the online world seems to dominate on both a social and educational level, there is still a need for thoughtfully curated and focused reference works and this bibliography accomplishes that goal. The book has 9,000+ citations. It utilizes the WHO's International classification of Diseases for the section on diseases and disorders and the U.S. Food & Drug Administration's Product Code Classification Database for the section on medical devices, equipment, and instruments. It includes detailed subject, geographuc, and people indexes for an easy reference.

Doctoral Thesis / Dissertation from the year 2019 in the subject Medicine - Other,, language: English, abstract: The study's main aim was to investigate the prevailing cancer types and associated risk factors based on the geographical distribution of Hill and Terai of Nepal. Similarly, to identify the stage of cancer patients visiting the hospital and the contribution of other health care systems in cancer care and prevention. Despite various cancer control efforts, cancer cases have been increasing in the developing world like Nepal due to low education, poverty, inadequate health services. Literature also showed that identification of risk factors of cancer, early disease diagnosis and treatment and preventive activity would help lower cancer morbidity and mortality. This non-experimental, cross-sectional, descriptive and exploratory study was based on the pragmatic philosophy with concurrent mixed methods and Bio-psychosocial Model by George L. Engel. The primary quantitative data was collected from the samples of 200 admitted lung and oral cancer patients for a questionnaire survey along with qualitative data of 15 key informants of cancer and Ayurvedic hospitals along with 10 Focus Group Discussions and three case studies of cancer patients. In the study, dependent variables include lung and oral cancer, and independent variables were controlled to the risk behaviour of tobacco smoking, tobacco chewing, including geographical area. Frequency tables and mean values were used to describe the necessary information for analysis, while qualitative data were manually interpreted and presented. Similarly, Regression and Pearson's Chi-square tests were performed to find variable's association and relationship. The study showed more lung cancer patients than oral in Hill whereas more oral than lung cancer patients in Terai. Similarly, significantly high lung cancer cases among smokers and oral cancer in tobacco chewers. Due to less awareness of cancer risk factors, economic condition, geographical situation, health service availability, ignorance and fear of disease diagnosis, nearly 87% of patients visited the hospital at a late stage. A significant number of the cancer patients visited or willing to visit shortly to Ayurvedic or other health systems. Respondents also suggested a research-based separate or integrated treatment approach of cancer Ayurvedic and other health care with conventional treatment. The finding suggests that commitment and services assurance at every level is necessary for cancer care.

Die Digitalisierung im OTC-Pharmamarkt birgt gleichermaßen neue Möglichkeiten als auch Herausforderungen für OTC-Pharmahersteller entlang der Patient Journey. Auf Basis konzeptioneller Grundlagen des strategischen Marketing und unter Berücksichtigung rechtlicher Rahmenbedingungen sowie branchenspezifischer Besonderheiten wird in diesem Werk theoretisch fundiert eruiert, inwieweit OTC-Pharmahersteller diesen Herausforderungen begegnen können. Dabei wird auf das Konstrukt Strategischer Allianzen zurückgegriffen und ein mehrdimensionales Kategorisierungsmodell entwickelt. Anhand dessen werden mithilfe eines Bewertungsschemas jene Ausprägungen Strategischer Allianzen identifiziert, die sich zur Entgegnung der Herausforderungen eignen.

This comprehensive book on Endocrine Surgery covers disorders of thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal glands along with neuroendocrine tumors of pancreas and gastrointestinal tract. It is a comprehensive, up-to-date treatise covering embryology, anatomy, etiology, clinical manifestations, diagnoses, and treatment modalities of surgical endocrine diseases. The authors explore the pertinent surgical endocrinology topics with a South Asian perspective. Color illustrations, flowcharts and tables make the topics lucid for professionals. This book provides the essential information surgeons require for evaluation and management of patients, both with straight forward, and complex endocrine problems. Key Features Focusses on concise yet comprehensive, up-to-date coverage of surgical endocrine diseases Discusses Robot Assisted Endocrine Surgery and explores its impact on healthcare finances Highlights the difference between practices used in western and resource limited countries by incorporating a South Asian perspective for region specific diseases.

While research teams are producing relevant and valid knowledge for health promotion, there is not yet a structured manual and distinct field of health promotion research. This timely'state-of-the-art'handbook contributes to the structuring of such a field of research. This collection of original contributions explores the major epistemological, methodological, and ethical challenges facing health promotion research. It brings together experts from different'research traditions'that coexist in the field. The handbook covers the existing knowledge production and sharing practices to delineate the'discipline'and its agenda for future research. Ultimately, it contributes to the creation of a global community of health promotion researchers. The handbook is organized by four types of practices (what people actually do) studied in health promotion; the practices of: Individuals and populations in relation to their health and itsdeterminantsProfessionals who intervene to improve population healthPolicy-makers and institutions involved in the advocacy, design, and implementation of policies and programsResearchers and innovators (academic scholars and global agencies) through which investment in research and production of evidence-based guidelines are made. Global Handbook of Health Promotion Research, Vol. 1: Mapping Health Promotion Research is a highly relevant reference tool for researchers and graduate students in health promotion, public health, education and socio-health sciences; practitioners in health, medical, and social sectors; policy-makers; and health research administrators.

This accessible text provides trainee human service providers and those currently working in the field with a comprehensive, cutting-edge overview of topics related to the medical and therapeutic use of cannabis.Employing an interdisciplinary, biopsychosocial framework, the book explores the different biological, cultural, and policy contexts of medical cannabis from a wide range of perspectives including practitioners, academics, and medical cannabis advocates. This book bridges the gap between theory and practice and underscores the urgent need for expanded and rigorous scientific research as medical cannabis is increasingly legalized, that may result in new cannabis-based medicines and help in identifying what health risks cannabis use may present. Chapters are both evidence-based and practical, weaving in learning objectives, review questions, and varied case examples, all of which will prepare students and professionals for the reality of working with medical cannabis consumers.

This book discusses dental healthcare professionals in the European Union and EU policy output and activities in the context of Europeanization and its impact on oral health care. Adopting a framework focused on an institution and its policies allows for discussion from the perspective of multiple actors, both national and international. The research is timely and significant because of the momentous changes that have taken and are taking place in healthcare delivery systems and professions in the Member States of the European Union.In the book, the author constructs a profile of the oral healthcare professions in the Member States; creates an inventory of challenges faced by these professions; illustrates the impact Europeanization and one of its organs, the European Union, have had on oral health care; demonstrates the way in which national traits and institutions exercise a role in the transposition of EU outputs; and catalogues the stages and views ofsome representatives of the dental team. Topics explored include:The First Stage of Professionalization: EducationDental Care Professionals: RegulationMember States: Healthcare ProvisionThe WorkplaceThe European Union and the Dental TeamReaders not only learn the fundamentals of oral health professions, their realities, and healthcare delivery, but also become familiar with the political concepts, institutions, and practice related to the field.The Dental Team in the European Union, having academic and general interest as well as practical value, appeals to diverse audiences. The book is an invaluable resource for researchers and practitioners in the social sciences and the healthcare and dental worlds. It also can be used as required or supplemental reading for students in the healthcare professions, public policy, and political science. Decision-makers at various levels of government and persons affiliated with funding agencies as well as scholarly and professional associations in the United States and abroad also would find this a useful text.

Las ciencias de la salud dedicadas al tratamiento del dolor han evolucionado a pasos agigantados en las últimas décadas. Sin embargo, la bajada de esta información por parte de los profesionales de la salud hacia la aplicación clínica aún no se logra: seguimos mirando a nuestros usuarios como patologías y no como personas. Este libro generará un cambio desde el paradigma biomédico al enfoque biopsicosocial del dolor y desmitificará creencias que poseen tanto los usuarios como los profesionales de la salud que los tratan.

This new edition provides the essential clinical guidance both for those embarking upon a career in palliative medicine and for those already established in the field. A team of international experts here distil what every practitioner needs to know into a practical and reliable resource.

There is a significant deficiency among contemporary medicine practices reflected by experts making medical decisions for a large proportion of the population for which no or minimal data exists. Fortunately, our capacity to procure and apply such information is rapidly rising. As medicine becomes more individualized, the implementation of health IT and data interoperability become essential components to delivering quality healthcare. Quality Assurance in the Era of Individualized Medicine is a collection of innovative research on the methods and utilization of digital readouts to fashion an individualized therapy instead of a mass-population-directed strategy. While highlighting topics including assistive technologies, patient management, and clinical practices, this book is ideally designed for health professionals, doctors, nurses, hospital management, medical administrators, IT specialists, data scientists, researchers, academicians, and students.

The outbreak of global health issues due to rapid urbanization, industrialization, and changing climatic conditions are severely impacting health and lifestyle. Yet, healthcare and medical services continue to increase in cost in developed nations. This can result in medical tourism, wherein patients travel across countries in order to benefit from medical treatment that might not be accessible in the traveler's nation of origin. Developing countries are prepared to capitalize on this growing industry by offering multi-specialty healthcare hospitals, cost-effective treatments, and the promotion of online medical consultancy. Global Developments in Healthcare and Medical Tourism provides innovative insights into issues impacting healthcare services, healthcare service providers, government policies, and initiatives for health reforms and explores low-cost medical tourism destinations and practices. The book additionally seeks to deliver high-quality, cost-efficient smart healthcare applications. The content within this publication examines global health, wellness tourism, and global business and is designed for students, researchers, academicians, policymakers, government officials, medical practitioners, and industry professionals.

Nooit was er zoveel tijd als nu. En toch weerklinkt altijd weer zo snel:'sorry, nu net geen tijd!'Als een sluipende epidemie heeft de haastige tijd zijn intrede gedaan: tempo en turbo. En in het nieuwe millennium kwam er ook nog de stimulant, die meerdere taken tegelijkertijd uitvoert... Wie kan nu nog - met zo weinig vrije tijd! -'de goede partner voor het leven'vinden? Liefst bliksemsnel, dankzij de virtuele wegen van datingsites! Dit boek wil wegen en omwegen tonen naar een nieuwe tijdscultuur. En het is ook als een atlas, die voor het hunkerend hart, soms zo onstuimig, de wegen naar het land van de liefde in kaart brengt. Want de techno-tijd is niet de goede nieuwe tijd van de mens: steeds sneller en efficienter vooruit. De natuurlijke tijd van de mens is, nog al-tijd, de tijd van de natuur: een ritmische tijd, met terugkeer, ook met bv. de terugkerende nachtrust. Zijn biologische klok - die letterlijk op zonne-energie werkt! - regelt ook ritmisch alle levensfuncties van de mens. Een andere omgang met de tijd wordt dus de uitweg uit de moderne impasse met deze tijd. De chrono-tijd is de werktijd van handelen, verhandelen,...: van activiteiten zonder tijd om te leven, wel om te produceren. De echte tijd van de mens is de tijd, waarin hij ten volle leeft: zijn ware leef-tijd vervullend bereikt en beaamt (en dus niet alleen de jaren optelt, al dan niet tegen zijn zin). Die echte tijd lijkt en is nu als een pauze-tijd geworden, die wel vele vormen en variatie kent van meer dan een bedrijvigheid: schenken. Want schenken is de bedrijvigheid, die mensen met het leven en met elkaar verbindt. Ja welk werk-zaam leven is dit, dat de wereld en de samenleving (weer) mooi en goed maakt, ook al produceert het geen technische vooruitgang. Zulk leven schept cultuur. Het is een kunst! Dit boek is een handboek, geen werkboek, wel een speelboek,... ja een kunstboek: om als levenskunstenaar concreet, binnen de grenzen van elk modern bestaan, met begeestering dit levens-leitmotief uniek gestalte te geven.'Neem uw tijd... om u tijd te schenken!...'En het motto is hier:'ik heb geen tijd om mij te haasten...'Zo brengt dit boek vele wegen, zo dikwijls verborgen wegen, in kaart... als een ontdekkingsreis naar de schoonste landschappen op aarde: de landschappen van liefde en vriendschap, met heuvels en dalen, met nestelplekken en schuiloorden van veilige geborgenheid. Met het hemels geschenk van die verrukkelijke schoonheid:'...als gij mij beroert, word ik mooi...'(Hooglied). Zo gelukt die groei tot echte levenskunstenaar uitsluitend als een tussenmenselijke groei: in het leren (zich) schenken, dat uit'gij'-gerichte daden bestaat. En: Dit schenken vindt zijn voltooiing in de erotische liefde en vriendschap. Zulke ontmoeting - alleen de mens is hiertoe bekwaam! - laat mensen wederkerig groeien tot zacht zinderende beminden, begaafd met'een stem, die beroert en een hand, die spreekt'(Clerguet). Zulke ontmoeting is openbaring: het (h)erkennen van'de belofte van een gelaat'(Levinas), het op-blikken naar het Schone, dat zich zo goddelijk openbaart in dit menselijk gelaat. Het is de groei en de bloei van die grootste mensenliefde, die alleen maar uitnodigt tot schenken, elke dag opnieuw, in kleine en grote goedheid. Het Schone en het Goede worden zo in zovele vormen beminnelijk geschonken: een blik, een glimlach, een liefkozing, een knuffel, een hand, een arm, een boek of een bloem, een koffie, een thee, een bier, een wijn,... vertrouwen, eerbied, levenslust, levensdromen, moed en weemoed, intimiteit en geborgenheid, vergiffenis en verzoening,... En dit alles met tedere aandacht en vooral met tijd, vrije tijd! Het echte leven is samen leven: erotisch samenleven. Het is het echte levenswerk, een werk vol dromen: het droomwerk, dat aan minnende mensen hun werk-elijke leeftijd schenkt, in lengte van dagen en nachten, a van jaren: geleefde jaren.

This book discusses one of the hottest topics in science today, i.e., the concern over certain problematic practices within the scientific enterprise. It raises questions and, more importantly, begins to supply answers about one particularly widespread phenomenon that sometimes impedes scientific progress: group processes. The book looks at many problematic manifestations of “going along with the crowd” that are adopted at the expense of truth. Closely related is the concept of pathological altruism or altruism bias—the tendency of scientists to bias their research in order to further the ideological or financial interests of an “in-group” at the expense of both the interest of other groups as well as the truth. The book challenges the widespread notion that science is invariably a benevolent, benign process. It defines the scientific enterprise, in practice as opposed to in theory, as a cultural system designed to produce factual knowledge. In effect, the book offers a broad and unique take on an important and incompletely explored subject: research and academic discourse that sacrifices scientific objectivity, and perhaps even the scientist's own ethical standards, in order to further the goals of a particular group of researchers or reinforce their shared belief system or their own interests, whether economic, ideological, or bureaucratic.

This edited volume aims to better understand the multifaceted phenomenon we call health. Going beyond simple views of health as the absence of disease or as complete well-being, this book unites scientists and philosophers. The contributions clarify the links between health and adaptation, robustness, resilience, or dynamic homeostasis, and discuss how to achieve health and healthy aging through practices such as hormesis. The book is divided into three parts and a conclusion: the first part explains health from within specific disciplines, the second part explores health from the perspective of a bodily part, system, function, or even the environment in which organisms live, and the final part looks at more clinical or practical perspectives. It thereby gathers, across 30 chapters, diverse perspectives from the broad fields of evolutionary and systems biology, immunology, and biogerontology, more specific areas such as odontology, cardiology, neurology, andpublic health, as well as philosophical reflections on mental health, sexuality, authenticity and medical theories. The overarching aim is to inform, inspire and encourage intellectuals from various disciplines to assess whether explanations in these disparate fields and across biological levels can be sufficiently systematized and unified to clarify the complexity of health. It will be particularly useful for medical graduates, philosophy graduates and research professionals in the life sciences and general medicine, as well as for upper-level graduate philosophy of science students.

Selected peer-reviewed papers from 2nd International Conference on Clean Energy Materials and Technology (ICCEMT 2019)Selected peer-reviewed papers from 2nd International Conference on Clean Energy Materials and Technology (ICCEMT 2019), from November 29 - December 1, 2019, Suzhou, China

Through The Hospice Heritage: Celebrating Our Future, physicians, nurses, social workers, and clergy will find unique examples to give patients the attention, care, and understanding they need at that time in their life. Since 80 of people who die do so without the support of a hospice program, this important book offers approaches designed to expand access to hospice and provide a solid foundation of treatment for patients with cancer and non-cancer diagnoses. Written by experts in the field, The Hospice Heritage will help you care for those patients whose life span is uncertain, improving their quality of life in throughout their last days. This commemorative book offers an encompassing portrayal of the development of hospice from its origins to its present forms. The Hospice Heritage contains state-of-the-art presentations of hospice-related issues and examines current efforts in hospice and palliative care, including the latest concepts in symptom control, guidelines for patients with diseases other than cancer, and measuring the quality and impact of care. Informative and moving, The Hospice Heritage explores the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual aspects of end-of-life care. This important book discusses many topics relevant to hospice today, including: presenting the most common physical symptoms experienced by hospice patients and the comprehensive standards of care for these symptoms; deepening the spiritual aspect of dying as patients, families, and care providers seek understanding and resolution; examining end-of-life decision-making issues, and the barriers which continue to restrict patient and family involvement and choices and identifying the evolving relationship between hospice and palliative care and the consequences, benefits, and dilemmas of this partnership.

With an exponential growth in the number of older adults, understanding the common disorders of the elderly patient requiring cardiac care is becoming increasingly important. Incorporating recent advances in the field, Tresch and Aronow's Cardiovascular Disease in the Elderly 6th Edition has been completely revised and updated to provide cardiologists, primary care physicians, geriatricians and other clinicians caring for the elderly a comprehensive and accessible overview of the epidemiology, pathophysiology and treatment of cardiovascular disorders in older patients.

The Third Edition of Medical Management of Thyroid Disease provides the most up-to-date practical guidance for the diagnosis and management of common and uncommon thyroid diseases. It reflects the advancement in guidelines and research for thyroid cancer, nodules and hypothyroidism; all presented in an accessible format with more illustrations and algorithms for management. The contributions of internationally renowned endocrinologists present the clinical aspects from the world's perspective.Key Features• Completely revised and updated• Reorganized with more algorithms for quick reference and enhanced usability• Edited by internationally renowned physicians in the field• Authoritative, comprehensive and yet easily digestible

Stem Cells and Biomaterials for Regenerative Medicine addresses the urgent need for a compact source of information on both the cellular and biomaterial aspects of regenerative medicine. By developing a mutual understanding between three separately functioning areas of science—medicine, the latest technology, and clinical economics—the volume encourages interdisciplinary relationships that will lead to solutions for the significant challenges faced by today's regenerative medicine. Users will find sections on the homeostatic balance created by apoptosis and proliferating tissue stem cells, the naturally regenerative capacities of various tissue types, the potential regenerative benefits of iPS-generation, various differentiation protocols, and more. Written in easily accessbile language, this volume is appropriate for any professional or medical staff looking to expand their knowledge with regard to stem cells and regenerative medicine. - Arms readers with key information on tissue engineering, artificial organs and biomaterials, while using broadly accessible language - Provides broad introduction to, and examples of, various types of stem cells, core concepts of regenerative medicine, biomaterials, nanotechnology and nanomaterials, somatic cell transdyferentiation, and more - Edited and authored by researchers with expertise in regenerative medicine, (cancer) stem cells, biomaterials, genetics and nanomaterials

In order to remain up-to-date on the best healthcare initiatives, medical professionals must continuously seek new research on best practices and procedures to provide efficient medical care to their patients. As heart and lung disease accounts for many illnesses and deaths, and are both a major concern to many members of society, it is especially important for cardiovascular intensivists to hone their skills and use the best surgical and treatment options available. Coronary and Cardiothoracic Critical Care: Breakthroughs in Research and Practice is an essential reference source for the latest scholarly material on emerging strategies and methods for delivering optimal healthcare for those with coronary and cardiothoracic diseases. It also examines the latest techniques and methods used in cardiovascular care. Highlighting a range of pertinent topics such as coronary artery disease, patient monitoring, and endocrine and metabolic management, this publication is an ideal reference source for medical students, residents, fellows, anesthesiologists, cardiac surgeons, nurses, physician assistants, and pharmacists who assist patients who require coronary and cardiothoracic care.

Encyclopedia of Reproduction, Second Edition, Six Volume Set comprehensively reviews biology and abnormalities, also covering the most common diseases in humans, such as prostate and breast cancer, as well as normal developmental biology, including embryogenesis, gestation, birth and puberty. Each article provides a comprehensive overview of the selected topic to inform a broad spectrum of readers, from advanced undergraduate students, to research professionals. Chapters also explore the latest advances in cloning, stem cells, endocrinology, clinical reproductive medicine and genomics. As reproductive health is a fundamental component of an individual's overall health status and a central determinant of quality of life, this book provides the most extensive and authoritative reference within the field. - Provides a one-stop shop for information on reproduction that is not available elsewhere - Includes extensive coverage of the full range of topics, from basic, to clinical considerations, including evolutionary advances in molecular, cellular, developmental and clinical sciences - Includes multimedia and interactive teaching tools, such as downloadable PowerPoint slides, video content and interactive elements, such as the Virtual Microscope

Interventional cardiology refers to the catheter-based treatment of cardiovascular diseases and is one of the fastest growing fields in medicine. This updated text addresses recent advances in structural heart interventions, in particular aortic and mitral valve procedures. The advent of newer technologies presents both opportunities and challenges for the cardiologist to treat patients optimally. Interventional cardiologists are now at the forefront of peripheral and structural heart interventions.This new edition focuses on tailoring treatment to individual patients, taking into account specific risk factors and comorbidities, and appropriate use of devices. This second edition also provides useful tools, such as treatment algorithms, evidence tables, charts, tables, and illustrations to enhance the value of this volume as a practical reference tool. The online edition also includes several'how-to'videos.

Physiology of the Gastrointestinal Tract, Sixth Edition, a Two-Volume set, covers the study of the mechanical, physical and biochemical functions of the GI Tract by linking clinical disease and disorder, thus bridging the gap between clinical and laboratory medicine while also covering breakthroughs in gastroenterology, such as the brain-gut axis and microbiome. Additionally, information is provided at the organism level, including animal models of gastrointestinal disorders and therapeutic possibilities. The book covers a wide range of conditions, from food allergies, constipation, chronic liver disease and IBS, also exploring emerging techniques to diagnose and normalize functions of the GI tract. As a highly referenced book, this is a useful resource for gastroenterologists, physiologists, internists, professional researchers and instructors teaching courses for clinical and research students. - Discusses the multiple processes governing gastrointestinal function - Presents new information on the brain-gut axis and microbiome - Edited by preeminent scientists in the field - Includes coverage of issues, such as food allergies, constipation, chronic liver disease, IBS, Crohn's disease, and more

Emerging innovations in the medical sector have created new opportunities for improved patient care and disease control. By optimizing current practices and procedures, improvements in healthcare delivery and quality can be achieved. Oral Healthcare and Technologies: Breakthroughs in Research and Practice is a comprehensive resource with the latest scholarly perspectives on the technological advancements and real-world applications for oral hygiene and medical care. Featuring extensive coverage across a range of relevant perspectives and topics, such as disease management, healthcare administration, and medical informatics, this multi-volume book is ideally designed for professionals, researchers, students, and practitioners seeking academic material on developments and innovations in oral medicine.

This set provides clinicians with key information on all types of pain: pain syndromes that result from specific conditions; chronic pain from the neck down; and chronic headache and facial pain. Why every practicing clinician needs a copy of this comprehensive set: EVIDENCE-BASED AND CLINICALLY ORIENTED - provide pertinent, useful data you need to make accurate diagnoses and develop the best treatment plans for your patients COMPREHENSIVE CONTENT - with 48 chapters on pain syndromes from head-to-toe and detailed treatment strategies, you'll have all the information you need to improve patient outcomes USER-FRIENDLY FORMAT - with data organized by pain type, you can easily reference critical information on-the-go AUTHORITATIVE CLINICAL GUIDANCE - over 25 experts in pain management give you the advice you trust to implement in your daily practice.

The application of proper ethical systems and education programs is a vital concern in the medical industry. When healthcare professionals are held to the highest moral and training standards, patient care is improved. Healthcare Ethics and Training: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications is a comprehensive source of academic research material on methods and techniques for implementing ethical standards and effective education initiatives in clinical settings. Highlighting pivotal perspectives on topics such as e-health, organizational behavior, and patient rights, this multi-volume work is ideally designed for practitioners, upper-level students, professionals, researchers, and academics interested in the latest developments within the healthcare industry.

Nothing is more certain in life than death. Yet recent advances in medicine and technology have dramatically increased our life expectancy, and everything about when, where, how and why we die has changed. The result is that dying is today a more prolonged and harrowing experience than ever before.In Modern Death, the physician and clinical researcher Haider Warraich draws on his expert personal experience as well as on history, culture, theology and legal theory, to tackle important ethical questions that go right to the heart of what it is to be human. He reveals what dying really means in today's medical industrial complex, discusses the ethics of patient proxies, living wills and the right to die, and argues in favour of giving terminally ill patients the right to physician-assisted death.Written by an insightful, new voice in the conversation about death and dying, Modern Death is a heartfelt and inspiring book offering an unabashedly honest perspective, exploring how we can and must do better by the ones we love.

Ist Vergessen ein psychisch gesunder oder ein krankhafter Prozess? Fest steht, es gibt kein normales Leben ohne Vergessen und kein normales Leben ohne Erinnerung. Diese Dichotomie steht im Zentrum des Buches und wird aus ganz unterschiedlichen Perspektiven beleuchtet – unter anderem aus individualpsychologischer, neurowissenschaftlicher, sozialer und kultureller Sicht. Dieses Fachbuch beleuchtet und analysiert den Nutzen und die Risiken eines Alltagsphänomens. Leicht verständlich eröffnet sich dem Leser ein integrativer Zugang zu einer zentralen kognitiven Erscheinung menschlichen (und tierischen) Lebens. Das Buch zu lesen erfordert über weite Teile keine speziellen Vorkenntnisse, ist aber dennoch hochgradig wissenschaftlich fundiert. Kulturspezifische Aspekte des Vergessens im europäischen wie außereuropäischen Raum werden ebenso erfasst wie zelluläre, systemische, genetische und epigenetische Grundlagen, die die Hirnforschung gerade in neuerer Zeit zunehmend intensiv diskutiert. Damit bietet es einen einmaligen Inhalt für den interessierten Laien wie für den Experten.

The daily work of General Practitioners can seem at once simple and immensely complicated. The routine nature of the consultation appears on the surface to be straightforward, but carries within it myriad layers of meaning. The options for diagnosis and treatment within a single consultation, or when combined in the overall pattern of the day, can seem huge. A basic understanding of complexity theory can provide GPs with a way to face the more bewildering aspects of their job. This book provides a concise and clear introduction to complexity, tailored specifically for the primary care environment. GPs and their colleagues throughout primary care will find this book assists them in working more efficiently, more effectively and more enjoyably.

Die Forensische Psychiatrie befasst sich von jeher mit den Abwegen, auf die psychisch kranke Menschen unverschuldet geraten können, und sie befasst sich von jeher auch mit den Extremen menschlicher Verhaltensweisen, psychischen Erlebens und Wollens. Von daher gilt Vielen die Forensik per se schon als Extremfeld der Psychiatrie. Der aktuelle Band aus der Eickelborner Schriftenreihe spannt den Bogen der Abwege und Extreme – angefangen vom forensisch-psychiatrischen Krisenmanagement, einem Extremfall in der klinischen Arbeit, einem Abweg vom Regelbetrieb, über die dramatischen Extreme psychischen Erlebens bei der Borderline-Persönlichkeitsstörung, bis hin zu den desolaten Folgen extremer Gewalt in der Erziehung. Der vorliegende Band zeigt mit der breiten Palette von forensisch-psychiatrischen Themen aus der angewandten klinischen Arbeit, dass die Forensische Psychiatrie nicht nur die psychiatrische Regelversorgung für all jene Patienten ist, deren Störung dazu geführt hat, dass sie innerhalb der Regelversorgung nicht mehr genügend Halt gefunden haben. Vielmehr sind die Forensischen Wissenschaften mehr denn je unverzichtbar für den modernen Rechtsstaat.

An die Zentrale Notaufnahme stellen sich besondere medizinische und organisatorische Anforderungen. Das breite Spektrum der Behandlungsanlässe erfordert die Zusammenarbeit aller medizinischen Fachdisziplinen eines Hauses. Zugleich kann eine Zentrale Notaufnahme nur dann erfolgreich arbeiten, wenn die erforderlichen organisatorischen, logistischen und personellen Voraussetzungen geschaffen und standardisierte medizinische Prozesse mit funktionierenden Schnittstellen zu den Fachabteilungen etabliert werden. Für ein Krankenhaus bedeutet eine Zentrale Notaufnahme die Chance, sehr gute Behandlungs- und Betreuungsqualität sichtbar zu machen. Eine gut geführte Notaufnahme prägt den Ruf einer Klinik und positioniert das Haus positiv gegenüber den Mitbewerbern. Die Neuauflage des ZNA-Buches vermittelt dem Fach- und Führungspersonal der Zentralen Notaufnahme relevante Management-Kenntnisse, Konzepte und Methoden sowie das konkrete Handwerkszeug für die interdisziplinäre Zusammenarbeit. Krankenhausplanern und -managern, die an Aufbau oder Weiterentwicklung einer Zentralen Notaufnahme arbeiten, bietet das Buch eine umfassende Wissensgrundlage und eine Anleitung für die Planung, Umsetzung und Optimierung einer Notaufnahme, Notfallambulanz, eines Notfallzentrums oder einer Rettungsstelle.

Kucers'The Use of Antibiotics is the definitive, internationally-authored reference, providing everything that the infectious diseases specialist and prescriber needs to know about antimicrobials in this vast and rapidly developing field. The much-expanded Seventh Edition comprises 4800 pages in 3 volumes in order to cover all new and existing therapies, and emerging drugs not yet fully licensed. Concentrating on the treatment of infectious diseases, the content is divided into four sections - antibiotics, anti-fungal drugs, anti-parasitic drugs, and anti-viral drugs - and is highly structured for ease of reference.Each chapter is organized in a consistent format, covering susceptibility, formulations and dosing (adult and pediatric), pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, toxicity, and drug distribution, with detailed discussion regarding clinical uses - a feature unique to this title. Compiled by an expanded team of internationally renowned and respected editors, with expert contributors representing Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, South America, the US, and Canada, the Seventh Edition adopts a truly global approach. It remains invaluable for anyone using antimicrobial agents in their clinical practice and provides, in a systematic and concise manner, all the information required when prescribing an antimicrobial to treat infection.

Fall assessment in older people Functional assessment in older people Prescribing for older people Assessing and helping carers of older people Post-acute care and secondary prevention after ischaemic stroke Investigation and management of unintentional weight loss in older adults Management of chronic pain in older adults The management of chronic breathlessness in patients with advanced and terminal illness An introduction to advance care planning in practice Cognitive assessment of older people Dementia Alzheimer's disease Depression in older adults Management of depression in adults Long term treatment of depression with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and newer antidepressants Generalized anxiety disorder: diagnosis and treatment Management of seasonal affective disorder Obsessive-compulsive disorder Bipolar disorder Personality disorder Managing and preventing depression in adolescents Use and misuse of drugs and alcohol in adolescence New recreational drugs and the primary care approach to patients who use them Assessment and management of alcohol use disorders Assessing mental capacity: the Mental Capacity Act An introduction to patient decision aids Safeguarding adults at risk of harm

The recent introduction of nanomedicines in the drug therapy arena is revolutionizing the management of severe diseases. The key advance in the field is the optimization of the biological fate of drug molecules, thus improving the therapeutic effect while keeping to a very minimum the associated toxicity. Volume one of this book series, Nanoplatfor

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This third edition has been comprehensively updated and expanded, and now includes over 200 questions and answers throughout the text in thebest of five'format. This text specifically focuses on the key aspects of elderly care, spanning both general medicine and the particular problems encountered in geriatrics as a route into the specialty.

Das Werk stellt ethische Herausforderungen und Entscheidungskonflikte aus dem breiten Feld der inner- und außerklinischen Notfallmedizin dar und liefert durch Denkanstöße und ethische Argumente praxisnahe Entscheidungshilfen. Es richtet sich disziplin- und berufsgruppenübergreifend an Ärzte und Pflegende unterschiedlicher Fachrichtungen, Rettungsdienstmitarbeitende verschiedener Organisationen und Einrichtungen, Leitungen und Träger von Kliniken und Rettungsdiensten, Mitarbeitende von Kriseninterventionsteams sowie Ethikberatende und Ethikkomitees. Die Beiträge sind darauf ausgerichtet, sowohl Hilfe in kritischen Entscheidungssituationen zu bieten als auch die Klärung in der Nacharbeit zu solchen belastenden Ereignissen zu erleichtern. Den Lesern wird das nötige Handwerkszeug vermittelt, die ethischen Fragen von den übrigen Problemen, mit denen diese immer verwoben sind, zu differenzieren und zu bearbeiten. Das Buch antwortet als Nachschlagewerk auf ethische Fragen in der Notfallmedizin. Dazu werden in verschiedenen Fachbeiträgen ethische Themen praxisnah entfaltet und versteh- und handhabbar gemacht. In einer Fallsammlung werden diese Darstellungen an konkreten Situationen erprobt. Die Fälle können sowohl für Vor- und Nachbereitung in der Praxis als auch für den Unterricht aller in der Notfallmedizin Tätigen genutzt werden. Internetadressen, die auf offizielle Stellungnahmen von Fachgesellschaften und ethischen Arbeitsgruppen hinweisen, ergänzen die Darstellungen.

Qualitätsstandards in der Schilddrüsenmedizin lautete das Motto der 19. Konferenz über die menschliche Schilddrüse, die vom 1. bis 3. Oktober 2009 in Heidelberg stattfand. Ziel war es, eine aktuelle Bilanz zu ziehen, wie sich die Versorgungsqualität der Schilddrüsenmedizin in Deutschland entwickelt hat, und zu erkennen, in welchen Bereichen aus interdisziplinärer Sicht potentielle Defizite bestehen. Das Spannungsfeld zwischen medizinischen Empfehlungen zur sowohl bestmöglichen notwendigen Diagnostik als auch der wirksamstenTherapie auf der einen Seite sowie der Versorgungsrealität auf der anderen wurde von namhaften Thyreologen mit dem auf diesem Gebiet tätigen Auditorium lebhaft diskutiert. Einer der wichtigsten Themenkomplexe war die medikamentöse Therapie der euthyreoten Knotenstruma. Obwohl diese Erkrankung den Charakter einer Volkskrankheit besitzt, gab es bis jetzt keine evidenz-basierten Therapieempfehlungen. Erstmals wurden hier die Ergebnisse der größten prospektiven Studie zur Struma-Therapie (LISA-Studie = Levothyroxin und Iodid in der Strumatherapie Als Mono- oder Kombinationstherapie) vorgestellt: sie zeigen eine deutliche Überlegenheit der Kombination aus L-Thyroxin plus Iod gegenüber den jeweiligen Monotherapien.