The Impact of Culture and Faith in Dementia Care
Psycho-Social-Spiritual Healing
This book provides the reader with a deeper understanding of the symptoms and palliative care needs of patients with dementia and their families. The book addresses the unique role of different cultures throughout the world and how this impacts psycho-social–spiritual healing. By looking at how patients with dementia are cared for in low-, middle-, and high-income countries, we can not only learn about cultures globally but learn from one another about unique and special models of care. Our hope is that by learning from different cultures, care for patients with…
A deeper understanding of palliative care for dementia patients and their families, viewed through a global lens. By examining care in low-, middle-, and high-income countries, we learn from diverse cultures and unique models of care to improve healing on a global scale.
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This book reports on the current state of meristemotherapy (also called gemmotherapy or budtherapy) and its possible future directions. Meristemotherapy focuses on the growth of plants, and is based on analytical studies, pre-clinic research, clinical trials and activity tests. The book investigates the determination of preparation methods, collateral effects, posology, and administration methods.
This book reports on the current state and future of meristemotherapy (gemmotherapy). Based on clinical trials and research, it investigates preparation methods, collateral effects, posology, and administration methods.
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Changing Horizons in the 21st Century
Perspectives on Ageing
The twenty-first century presents a changing global demographic. People are living longer and older people comprise a continued greater representation in populations. This book provides detailed insights into ageing issues related to longitudinal studies, legislation, policy, and the ageing experience (including a personal reflection on ageing), as well as ageing and the environment, intergenerational relations, ageivism and age representations in media. Consequently, the reader will benefit from a more complete, holistic understanding of ageing which will enhance their interactions with older people. The contributors here are globally recognised experts in…
As global demographics change and people live longer, this book provides a holistic understanding of ageing. Written by globally recognized experts, it explores policy, the ageing experience, and intergenerational relations to enhance your interactions with older people.
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Dr Samways Writes to the Editor
The Life and Times of an Exceptional Physician (1857-1931)
This is the story of Dr Daniel West Samways’s academic and professional life. After early achievements in physics at Cambridge, and medical training under eminent physicians at Guy’s Hospital, London, he seemed destined for a prestigious career. An attack of tuberculosis threw him off course. After recovering on the French Riviera he added a Paris MD to his numerous qualifications and turned to general practice. The book captures his undiminished scientific curiosity and clinical compassion, revealed in his many articles, commentaries and letters to the major journals. He engaged…
After early achievements in physics and medicine, Dr Daniel Samways’s prestigious career was thrown off course by tuberculosis. He turned to general practice, but his undiminished scientific curiosity was revealed in prolific writings that continue to resonate today.
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Perinatal Bonding Disorders
Causes and Consequences
This unique book explores the details of bonding disorder: the psychopathology of parental attitudes towards forming a relation between the baby and parents. The difficulties in perinatal bonding are one of the most important but unduly neglected issues in the perinatal mental health field. This book introduces the latest knowledge based on unique empirical investigations. As a compilation of papers by Japanese clinical researchers, this book includes conceptual analysis, causes, adverse consequences, and interventions. Each author introduces his or her own original work in addition to ample references from previous…
The difficulties in perinatal bonding are one of the most important but unduly neglected issues in the perinatal mental health field. Introducing the latest available knowledge, the volume is a valuable resource for researchers, clinicians, and associated professionals.
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Evidence-Based Eating
The Best Scientific Evidence for Nutritional and Lifestyle Choices
This clearly-written, easy-to-read, and accessible book summarizes the best and latest research findings in the field of human nutrition and lifestyle, while at the same providing fascinating historical context to these topics. It distinguishes high quality research evidence from low quality statements such as personal anecdotes and testimonials, and gives examples of confusing, uncontrolled studies that inappropriately conflate correlation with causation.
This accessible book summarizes the latest research in human nutrition and lifestyle, with fascinating historical context. It distinguishes high-quality evidence from personal anecdotes and clarifies the critical difference between correlation and causation.
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Common Problems in Pregnancy
An Evidence-Based Guide
This book presents short and concise summaries of the most common conditions seen in pregnancy, covering up-to-date methods of diagnosis and the best available evidence for their management. It will be of great value to all clinicians, obstetricians, and midwives, not only in upskilling of their own knowledge on the topic, but also by providing them with the information that will ensure women receive the most appropriate care. The book is also ideal for those who are studying for exams, with each chapter being short and precise, focusing on diagnosis…
This book presents concise summaries of common pregnancy conditions, covering up-to-date diagnosis and evidence-based management. It is of great value to clinicians, obstetricians, and midwives, and is also ideal for those studying for exams.
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The Hepatitis E Virus
Pigs Might Fly
This volume is an account of scientific discovery related to the hepatitis E virus (HEV). HEV was first identified in Afghanistan in 1982 by a remarkably courageous act of self-experimentation by a Russian scientist. Following this, it was found that, in some developing countries in Asia and Africa, HEV was the cause of enormous outbreaks of hepatitis spread by infected drinking water, with a 25% death rate in pregnant women. For many years, HEV was thought not to be an issue in high-income countries and was only seen in travellers…
Describing an English doctor’s contribution to the discovery of the hepatitis E virus’ (HEV) impact in humans, this account includes stories from an increasingly under pressure health service and puts the dubious practices of the meat production industry under the spotlight.
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On the Path to Health, Wellbeing, and Fulfilment
To Your Health
This compelling book on health, wellbeing, and fulfilment investigates the scientific basis of what we think we know about healthy living. How much do we actually know about the information that is presented as fact by health crusaders and in the media? How do perceptions of truth and validity influence our behaviour and our health? Guided by the author’s practice in academic and non-profit medicine, this book highlights the practical impact of scientific studies in a broad range of disciplines and brings to life their relevance and limitations. It presents…
This book investigates the scientific basis of what we think we know about healthy living. How much of the information presented as fact by the media is true? It provides a key to understanding how we can all improve our health to thrive in any phase of life.
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Toward a Philosophical Approach to Psychiatry
The Writings of Kenneth Kendler
Toward a Philosophical Approach to Psychiatry presents a collection of philosophical and historical papers authored by the psychiatrist Kenneth S. Kendler. Written primarily for psychiatrists, psychologists, and other scholars in the mental health professions, as a body of work, the papers offer an accessible distillation of many of the best current ideas from the philosophy of mind and the philosophy of science as applied to problems in psychiatric research and practice. The continuous thread running through these papers is a looking behind the common assumptions that nourish unrealistic expectations about…
Psychiatrist Kenneth S. Kendler presents a collection of papers applying the philosophy of mind and science to psychiatric research and practice. This work looks behind common assumptions without abandoning a commitment to scientific progress in the long run.
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This volume is inspired by the traditions of the oldest biology department in Russia, named after the academician E.N. Pavlovsky, which recently turned 210 years old. Comparative anatomy has been taught at the department since the time of K. Baer, who discovered the mammalian egg and introduced the teaching of comparative anatomy and embryology. The materials presented here will be useful to medical students learning the comparative anatomy of organs and systems, as well as high school students of biology. The book will provide the reader with a better understanding…
This book on comparative anatomy will be useful to medical and high school students. It provides a better understanding of phylogenetically determined anomalies and malformations in the development of internal organs in humans.
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The Book of Chinese Medicine, Volume 1
The Timeless Science of Balance and Harmony for Modern Life
This volume provides both an overview and detailed concepts of the history of Chinese medicine. It considers its evolution throughout history, from the Pre-Qin dynasties until the present day, and provides insights into the theory of body systems and how balance creates health in the human body. The book also explicates the theory of viscera and the concepts of Qi, meridian, and collateral, and details the diagnosis of diseases in Chinese medicine.
This volume provides an overview of the history of Chinese medicine, from its earliest dynasties to the present day. It offers insights into the theory of body systems, how balance creates health, and the core concepts of Qi, meridians, and the diagnosis of diseases.
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Historical Landmarks in Endocrinology and Diabetes
The Fascinating World of Hormones
Engage on a captivating journey through the chronicles of medical history with Historical Landmarks in Endocrinology and Diabetes. Covering the exciting landmarks that have shaped the field of endocrinology as we know it, this book traces the evolution of endocrinology through its most pivotal landmarks and provides a concise and captivating account of the pivotal moments in the history of endocrinology branches. In addition to authoring, Dr. Bayar Qasim has contributed to the licensing, designing and editing of artwork and images featured in this book. With captivating tales and artistic…
Embark on a captivating journey through the pivotal landmarks in the history of endocrinology and diabetes. With a blend of storytelling and artistic flair, this book immerses readers in medical history. Ideal for professionals, researchers, and anyone fascinated by hormones.
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Roman Military Medicine
Survival in the Modern Wilderness
This work sheds light on the mostly obscure topic of medicine and its use in the Roman military. It explores the workings of the ancient healthcare system, the methods of care by physicians, and the treatments for different ailments and injuries. The contributions utilise historical writings, archeological artifacts, and more recent research on the United States military in order to discuss the past with an eye on the future of military and wildlife survival.
An illuminating text on the understudied topic of medicine and its use in the Roman military, this study explores the workings of the ancient healthcare system, the methods of care by its physicians, and the treatments it offered for different ailments and injuries.
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Shell Shock Doctors
Neuropsychiatry in the Trenches, 1914-18
Shell shock was the signature injury of the First World War. Military doctors during the conflict on the Western Front observed and personally experienced psychiatric states they had never witnessed before. This text reviews the published medical literature of that era which graphically detailed the clinical states of hysteria (conversion disorder) and neurasthenia (anxiety and PTSD). Medical officers at the front evolved pragmatic medicinal, cognitive and behavioural interventions, still practised today, though never scientifically proven to be effective. The doctors, like their patients, endured numerous horrors at the front, which…
Shell shock was WWI’s signature injury. Military doctors witnessed psychiatric states never seen before, evolving interventions still in use today. This text reconsiders their forgotten writings. Neuropsychiatry was founded in the shell craters of Flanders.
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This book uniquely summarizes approaches to developing dermatological drugs in a regulated environment from the perspective of the pharmaceutical industry. It brings together the insights of skilled and experienced industry experts to reveal the complexities of dermatological drug development, covering topical, oral, and biologic drugs. This book fills an important gap, as there is currently no other textbook addressing dermatological drug development, explaining and illustrating why unique nonclinical and clinical studies are necessary and how they are typically designed and conducted. The drug development process is also an evolving strategy…
This unique book by industry experts reveals the complexities of dermatological drug development. It covers topical, oral, and biologic drugs, explaining the unique clinical studies necessary and how to navigate negotiations with regulatory agencies like the FDA, EMA, and PMDA.
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In just a decade, Type 1 diabetes management has evolved, and advanced technology has become more widely available as part of routine self-management. This book fills a gap in discussing the complexities of emerging diabetes technology such as insulin pumps, closed-loop systems and continuous glucose monitoring. It also provides essential resources and advice to enable successful self-management of Type 1 diabetes.
This book discusses emerging diabetes technology like insulin pumps, closed-loop systems, and continuous glucose monitoring, providing essential resources and advice for successful self-management of Type 1 diabetes.
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Body Talk in the Medical Humanities
Whose Language?
This exciting book draws on the insight and experience of 21 medical practitioners and researchers in the wider field of the medical humanities to ask fundamental questions related to illness, bodily experience, the experience and role of medical and healthcare professionals, and the contribution of language and communication to enable understanding. It opens up a range of conversations, reflections and research to present an innovative approach to the field of body studies, investigating complex questions that are associated with self and body and medical and healthcare professionals who work with…
Drawing on insights from medical practitioners and researchers, this book asks fundamental questions about illness, the body, and healthcare. It explores pain, disability, and patient-doctor relationships to reveal how communication can improve ethical and relational practices.
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Nutrition and Disease
Prevention and Therapy
Nutrition is an essential part of life. It affects our health and can be applied in the prevention and treatment of disease. Substantial interventions in dietary intake and lifestyle changes have been demonstrated to cause significant decrease in disease risk in in the general population and also in patients suffering from various diseases. Traditional plant-based diets and medicines have received much attention as an alternative to modern science-based drugs, while recent technology development in bioinformatics, genomics, and proteomics has provided a better understanding of plant-based drugs, improved quality assurance and…
Nutrition is essential for preventing and treating disease. Discover how plant-based diets, enhanced by modern genomics, can address global challenges like the obesity epidemic, sustainable food production, and the future well-being of our planet.
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Controversies in Medicine and Neuroscience
Through the Prism of History, Neurobiology and Bioethics
This book explores some of the most fascinating medical and life science topics of the 20th and 21st centuries, viewed through the unique perspective of an experienced neurosurgeon and medical historian with a special interest in bioethics, neurobiology, and other aspects of the life sciences. It bridges multiple disciplines in the life sciences—from historic advances in psychosurgery to fascinating advances in neurobiology, such as the neurophysiology of learning and memory, and the neuropharmacology of hallucinogenic drugs. It also discusses intriguing frontal and temporal lobe syndromes in neuropsychiatry, a…
From the unique perspective of a neurosurgeon and medical historian, this book explores fascinating topics in the life sciences—from historic advances in psychosurgery and neurobiology to the ancient mystery of Neolithic trepanation and the complexities of modern bioethics.
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