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Stress Management For Dummies

Elkin, Allen — 24 May 2013 08:17:42 +0200

Tired of letting stress have a negative impact on your life? Easy. It's impossible to get through life without encountering stress. And unfortunately, most of us learn the incorrect ways to cope with it. Thankfully, Stress Management For Dummies gives you trusted, time-tested guidance on teaching your body and mind to properly cope with stress while keeping your sanity intact. Whether it's love, work, family, or something else that has you in the red zone, this updated edition of Stress Management For Dummies will help you identify the stress triggers in your life and cut them down to size -- all without losing your cool. * Shows you how to use stress in a positive, motivational way instead of letting it negatively affect your life * Teaches you to retrain your body and mind to react positively to stress * Helps you overcome common stresses faced in modern life If you want to manage stress and get back to living a normal life, Stress Management For Dummies has you covered. [384 Pages, Softcover]

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Gesundheitsschädliche Arbeitsstoffe

Hartwig, Andrea (ed.) — 23 May 2013 08:17:06 +0200

[516 Pages, Looseleaf in Binder]

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Success Probability Estimation with Applications to Clinical Trials

De Martini, Daniele — 20 May 2013 08:18:38 +0200

Provides an introduction to the various statistical techniques involved in medical research and drug development with a focus on estimating the success probability of an experiment Success Probability Estimation with Applications to Clinical Trials details the use of success probability estimation in both the planning and analyzing of clinical trials and in widely used statistical tests. Devoted to both statisticians and non-statisticians who are involved in clinical trials, Part I of the book presents new concepts related to success probability estimation and their usefulness in clinical trials, and each section begins with a non-technical explanation of the presented concepts. Part II delves deeper into the techniques for success probability estimation and features applications to both reproducibility probability estimation and conservative sample size estimation. Success Probability Estimation with Applications to Clinical Trials: * Addresses the theoretical and practical aspects of the topic and introduces new and promising techniques in the statistical and pharmaceutical industries * Features practical solutions for problems that are often encountered in clinical trials * Includes success probability estimation for widely used statistical tests, such as parametric and nonparametric models * Focuses on experimental planning, specifically the sample size of clinical trials using phase II results and data for planning phase III trials * Introduces statistical concepts related to success probability estimation and their usefulness in clinical trials Success Probability Estimation with Applications to Clinical Trials is an ideal reference for statisticians and biostatisticians in the pharmaceutical industry as well as researchers and practitioners in medical centers who are actively involved in health policy, clinical research, and the design and evaluation of clinical trials. [232 Pages, Hardcover]

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Nutrition and Development

BNF (British Nutrition Foundation) — 20 May 2013 08:17:57 +0200

history of this topic area, normal growth and development, and current recommendations and practice in relation to nutrition and diet in early life. Chapters exploring the possible mechanisms and pathways of critical windows for development cover the effects of diet and nutrition in early life on organ and skeletal development, the role of sex hormones in programming disease susceptibility, the establishment of gastrointestinal microbiota, and the impact of early life nutrition on cognitive and neurological development. This new report: * describes how development occurs and explores how changes in the fetal and postnatal environment, such as over- or under-nutrition, can result in permanent alterations in function; * explains how diet and nutrition in early life can affect risk of adult disease, with specific chapters on allergic disease and asthma, bone health, cancer, cardiovascular disease, cognitive function, diabetes and obesity; * includes a summary of the key points, as well as recommendations in each chapter to help fill the gaps in our knowledge; * provides an overview of the main messages in a practical question and answer format suitable for lay readers. Nutrition and Development is an important information resource for those involved in research and teaching in the health sciences sector and will also be of use to those involved in making decisions about health policy. It will be of interest to a broad range of health professionals, the food industry and those who write and broadcast about the effects of food on health. [376 Pages, Softcover]

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Boosting Your Metabolism For Dummies

Berman, Rachel — 13 May 2013 08:18:30 +0200

The easy way to shift your metabolism into fat-burning mode People may wonder why their dieting and exercise efforts seem to result in little or no weight loss. Some people may have to work hard to simply maintain their current weight. With such a dilemma, they may use terms such as slow metabolism. Unfortunately, there is no miracle diet that works for everyone because everyone possesses a unique body type and corresponding metabolism. Boosting Your Metabolism For Dummies helps you determine what kind of fat burner you are and provides insight on how to shift your metabolism into fat-burning mode by eating specific foods and performing particular exercises for your metabolic type. Toxins in processed junk food, medicines, and throughout the environment can disrupt the body's hormones and, consequently, metabolism. Boosting Your Metabolism for Dummies gives you the resources you need to determine your metabolic type and to keep it in check through dietary, exercise, supplement, and expert medical advice. * An explanation of common misconceptions about metabolism * How to calculate and influence one's metabolic rate * Shopping lists for metabolism boosting foods and 40+ quick and easy recipes * Meal planning tips and smart strategies for eating out * Metabolism boosting workouts * Tips to get family onto the healthy metabolism wagon If you're looking for a fun and easy-to-understand guide that shows you how to put your metabolism to work, increase overall health, and get the body you've always wanted, Boosting Your Metabolism For Dummies has you covered. [336 Pages, Softcover]

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Essentials of Nuclear Medicine Physics and Instrumentation

Powsner, Rachel A. / Palmer, Matthew R. / Powsner, Edward R. — 13 May 2013 08:17:34 +0200

This Third Edition of Nuclear Medicine Physics and Instrumentation expands this illustrated review and introductory guide to nuclear medicine physics and instrumentation. The authors present nuclear medicine-related physics and engineering concepts clearly and concisely. Included in the text are introductory chapters on relevant quantum mechanics, methods of radionuclide production, and the interaction of radiation with matter. Further, the text discusses the basic function of the components of scintillation and non-scintillation detector systems. An information technology section discusses PACs and DICOM, and their quality control procedures. [248 Pages, Softcover]

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Biologische Arbeitsstoff-Toleranz-Werte (BAT-Werte), Expositionsäquivalente für krebserzeugende Arbeitsstoffe (EKA), Biologische Leitwerte (BLW) und Biologische Arbeitsstoff-Referenzwerte (BAR)

Drexler, Hans / Hartwig, Andrea (eds.) — 9 May 2013 08:17:12 +0200

Das Loseblattwerk mit der weltweit umfangreichsten Sammlung toxikologisch-arbeitsmedizinischer Begründungen für die im Rahmen des Biomonitoring geltenden Richt- und Grenzwerte. [120 Pages, Looseleaf in Binder]

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Analytische Methoden zur Prüfung gesundheitsschädlicher Arbeitsstoffe

Hartwig, Andrea / Parlar, Harun (eds.) — 9 May 2013 08:17:04 +0200

Die bewährte Loseblattsammlung umfaßt anerkannte und validierte Analyseverfahren, mit deren Hilfe die Schadstoffbelastung der Luft am Arbeitsplatz festgestellt und die Einhaltung von Grenzwerten überprüft werden kann. Einige Methoden eignen sich auch zum Nachweis einer Belastung durch Umweltchemikalien. [260 Pages, Looseleaf in Binder]

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Measuring Walking

Baker, Richard — 24 Apr 2013 08:18:08 +0200

This book is a practical guide to instrumented clinical gait analysis covering all aspects of routine service provision. It reinforces what is coming to be regarded as the conventional approach to clinical gait analysis. Data capture, processing and biomechanical interpretation are all described with an emphasis on ensuring high quality results. There are also chapters on how to set up and maintain clinical gait analysis services and laboratories. The book aims to describe the theoretical basis of gait analysis in conceptual terms. It then builds on this to give practical advice on how to perform the full spectrum of tasks that comprise contemporary clinical gait analysis. Readership - Professionals from either a clinical or technical background working within clinical gait analysis services. - The extensive sections on data capture and processing will also be invaluable for those using gait analysis for research purposes. - Clinicians receiving gait analysis reports and particularly those who base clinical decisions upon gait analysis results (e.g. orthopaedic surgeons) will find it useful in understanding where the data comes from and how it can be interpreted. - Physiotherapists [246 Pages, Softcover]

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Rheumatology Practice in Occupational Therapy

Goodacre, Lynne / McArthur, Margaret (eds.) — 24 Apr 2013 08:17:45 +0200

Rheumatology Practice in Occupational Therapy is a valuable new handbook focusing on the core area of rheumatology. It provides practical guidance to help occupational therapists treat and manage rheumatic disease in both clinical and community settings and emphasizes a contemporary 'client-centred' approach as a fundamental requirement of effective and rewarding OT practice. Drawing upon personal, clinical and theoretical perspectives, it equips the reader with an understanding not only of relevant practical skills but of the clinical reasoning required to modify and apply these skills to the needs of individual people. [240 Pages, Softcover]

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Occupational Therapy and Older People

Atwal, Anita / McIntyre, Anne — 22 Apr 2013 08:17:32 +0200

Fully updated and revised, this 2nd edition considers older people as major clients of occupational therapy services. It inspires innovation in the practice of occupational therapy with older people, encompasses current theories and challenges, and provides detailed coverage of bodily structures, functions and pathologies. Topics new to this edition include: retirement, frailty and dying; user perspectives; public health including advocacy, enablement and empowerment; people entering old age with disability; older people in prisons; homelessness; immigration and ethnic minorities; and ageism. [274 Pages, Softcover]

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The MAK-Collection for Occupational Health and Safety

Hartwig, Andrea (ed.) — 18 Apr 2013 08:17:06 +0200

Documentations for the established MAK values of selected occupational toxicants, including an authoritative review of the available toxicological studies and data. For each substance, the toxic effects, mechanisms and modes of action, toxicogenetics and metabolism are described. [320 Pages, Hardcover]

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Living Gluten-Free For Dummies

Du Cane, Hilary — 8 Apr 2013 08:18:23 +0200

Whether you have a wheat allergy, gluten intolerance, coeliac disease, or simply want to enjoy the benefits of a diet free from wheat, barley and rye, then this book is for you. It explains the basics of gluten intolerance and the medical problems associated with it, plus practical guidance on how to make the transition to a gluten-free lifestyle. Packed with delicious recipes, tips on eating out, and updated information on new food labelling legislation, testing methods and product availability, Living Gluten-Free For Dummies is your essential guide to making gluten-free living easy. Includes new and updated content on: * What you can and can't eat on a gluten-free diet, and how readily available gluten-free foods are in the UK * Shopping with success and deciphering newly-introduced food labels * Cooking crowd-pleasing gluten-free meals using an increasing range of gluten-free products * Raising happy gluten-free kids [420 Pages, Softcover]

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Review Questions for MRI

Kaut Roth, Carolyn / Faulkner, William H. — 8 Apr 2013 08:17:50 +0200

This new edition has been revised and extended to meet the needs of today's practicing and training MRI technologists who intend to sit for the American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT) examination. It provides Q&As on topics listed in the content specifications offered by the American Registry for Radiologic Technologists (AART) and offers the user a comprehensive review of the principles and applications of MRI to prepare them for the examination. [362 Pages, Softcover]

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Social Marketing and Social Change

Lefebvre, R. Craig — 3 Apr 2013 08:17:26 +0200

Focusing on the use of marketing principles and techniques to develop population-based health promotion and disease prevention programs, this book features a practical emphasis for incorporating a marketing orientation and marketing techniques to address the diverse range of issues and problems that are encountered in the practice of public health. Its comprehensive view of social marketing includes its research base, its applications to a diverse set of social problems, and the focus on the public health field. The book promotes social marketers as scientists-practitioners who must understand the theory and research of social marketing as it is applied to designing effective social change programs. [592 Pages, Softcover]

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The Strategic Management of Health Care Organizations

Ginter, Peter M. — 25 Mar 2013 08:18:12 +0100

A structured strategic management approach is what's needed to tackle the revolutionary change the health care system has been experiencing. Today, health care organizations have almost universally embraced the strategic perspective first developed in the business sector and now have developed strategic management processes that are uniquely their own. Health care leaders have found that strategic thinking, planning, and managing strategic momentum are essential for coping with the dynamics of the health care industry. Strategic Management has become the single clearest manifestation of effective leadership of health care organizations. The 7th edition of this leading text has been revised and updated to include a greater focus on the global analysis of industry and competition; and analysis of the internal environment. It provides guidance on strategic planning, analysis of the health services environment (both internal and external) and lessons on implementation. It also looks at organizational capability, sustainability, CSR and the sources of organizational inertia and competency traps. [476 Pages, Hardcover]

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The MAK-Collection for Occupational Health and Safety

Göen, Thomas / Hartwig, Andrea (eds.) — 21 Mar 2013 08:17:14 +0100

Detailed, ready-to-use protocols for human biomonitoring methods, developed to monitor concentrations of occupational toxicants, yet equally useful for environmental monitoring. All the methods are reliable, reproducible, and adhere to 'Good Laboratory Practice'. [350 Pages, Hardcover]

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Continuing Professional Development in Health and Social Care

Alsop, Auldeen — 18 Mar 2013 08:18:24 +0100

This new edition of the basic resource has been substantially restructured and updated to reflect the very latest CPD requirements and includes several new chapters. It reviews current policy on CPD and discusses the theoretical basis for maintaining competence and for adult learning, whilst providing practical guidance on how to develop a strategy for professional and career development, and on portfolio preparation that shows evidence of professional updating and CPD. [176 Pages, Softcover]

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Juicing and Smoothies For Dummies

Crocker, Pat — 18 Mar 2013 08:18:03 +0100

Lose weight and cleanse your body with juices and smoothies Losing weight and being healthy is often on our minds, but not everyone has the time to spend several hours a week at the gym. The beauty of dieting and cleansing with juices and smoothies is that you can take them anywhere, and they only take minutes to prepare. Juicing can be done from one to three days to cleanse the body of unwanted toxins and lose weight, while smoothies provide a longer-term meal-replacement strategy that keeps you feeling full--and Juicing & Smoothies For Dummies brings you up to speed on everything you need to start incorporating this healthy lifestyle option right away. * How to safely cleanse the body of toxins * Tips to increase nutrition with protein and fiber supplements * Juicing and smoothie tips and techniques * A month's worth of grocery lists for items to have on hand, making it easier to make healthy juices and smoothies in minutes * 50 recipes for juices and 50 recipes for smoothies for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert Juicing & Smoothies For Dummies gives you everything you need to enjoy the benefits of this exciting new lifestyle choice. [360 Pages, Softcover]

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Boosting Your Immunity For Dummies

Warner, Wendy / Petrucci, Kellyann — 11 Mar 2013 08:17:58 +0100

Boost your body's natural defenses against disease Good nutrition is a key weapon against colds and the flu. The foods, supplements, and practices outlined in Boosting Your Immunity For Dummies can boost your body's natural defenses against disease when they're incorporated into your daily diet and lifestyle. Boosting Your Immunity For Dummies provides hands-on techniques for supercharging your immune system to resist illness and prevent disease. Through diet, exercise, stress reduction, and nutritional supplements, the role of water, sunlight, and oxygen, you can harness the power of your immune system and help your body combat health issues that include: antibiotic-resistant bacteria, allergies, Hepatitis C, pre-menopause, menopause, cancer, Rheumatoid arthritis, dental, and autoimmune diseases. In addition, Boosting Your Immunity For Dummies includes tasty recipes for every meal of the day along with shopping lists and tips for stretching grocery dollars while still eating healthy! * Expert advice and tips on living and eating healthy * Includes more than 40 healthy and tasty immunity boosting recipes * Shows you how to supercharge your immune system If you're looking for a resource that will help you improve your overall health by eating properly and exercising to drastically improve their immunity to disease, Boosting Your Immunity For Dummies has you covered. [384 Pages, Softcover]

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Practical Health Promotion

Hubley, John / Copeman, June / Woodall, James — 11 Mar 2013 08:17:50 +0100

The second edition of this popular introductory textbook has been fully revised to provide a totally up-to-date guide to the practical aspects of promoting health. Focusing on the range of skills needed to become an effective practitioner, it takes readers step-by-step through the different settings in which health promotion takes place, and the various tools they might employ. The book offers accessible and comprehensive coverage of all the key topics in contemporary health promotion, including chapters on health promotion through the lifespan, one-to-one communication, working with groups, using the media and digital technologies, advocacy, and planning and management. As well as incorporating the most recent government policies and initiatives in public health, the new edition draws on the very latest literature and statistics. In particular, there is new and expanded material on issues such as: community initiatives and social capital; novel resources offered by digital technologies; health literacy; health in the media; stress in the workplace, and much more. Throughout the text there are activities to develop students' understanding and encourage reflective practice. Each chapter opens with a list of the central issues and learning objectives, and key terms highlighted in the text are clearly explained. Carefully chosen figures and photographs enliven and reinforce the text, while a well-designed website (www.politybooks.com/healthpromotion) offers up-to-date online resources to test and extend students' learning. The new edition of Practical Health Promotion will continue to be the ideal and indispensable practical guide to health promotion for students at all levels. It will inspire anyone involved with health care to find practical ways of promoting positive change. [392 Pages, Softcover]

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Living Gluten-Free For Dummies & Gluten-Free Cooking For Dummies Book Bundle

Korn, Danna — 27 Feb 2013 08:17:28 +0100

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Tinnitus

Baguley, David / Andersson, Gerhard / McFerran, Don / McKenna, Laurence — 25 Feb 2013 08:17:51 +0100

This book provides a broad account of tinnitus and hyperacusis, detailing the latest research and developments in clinical management, incorporating insights from audiology, otology, psychology, psychiatry and auditory neuroscience. The new edition has been thoroughly updated with two brand new chapters on neurophysiological models of tinnitus and emerging treatments; and the addition of a glossary as well as appendices detailing treatment protocols for use in an audiology and psychology context respectively. It promotes a collaborative approach to treatment that will benefit patients and clinicians alike. [324 Pages, Softcover]

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Analytische Methoden zur Prüfung gesundheitsschädlicher Arbeitsstoffe

Göen, Thomas / Hartwig, Andrea (eds.) — 21 Feb 2013 08:17:11 +0100

Die bewährte Loseblattsammlung umfaßt anerkannte und validierte Analyseverfahren, mit deren Hilfe die berufliche Schadstoffbelastung von Arbeitnehmern festgestellt und die Einhaltung von Grenzwerten überprüft werden kann. Einige Methoden eignen sich auch zum Nachweis einer Belastung durch Umweltchemikalien. [326 Pages, Looseleaf in Binder]

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Acid Alkaline Diet For Dummies

Wilkinson, Julie — 18 Feb 2013 08:18:17 +0100

Restore your pH balance and live a healthier life Our caveman ancestors followed a diet full of fresh fruits and vegetables, nuts, and legumes, but with time and the advent of agriculture, our diets changed drastically to include grains, dairy products, salt, and large quantities of meat. These new foods altered the level of acid in our diets, disrupting our ideal pH balance and increasing the loss of essential minerals, making us more prone to illness. This easy-to-follow guide shows you how a simple change in diet to restore your body's crucial pH balance can help you lose weight, combat aging, and keep you healthy! Acid Alkaline Diet For Dummies covers the gamut of this healthy lifestyle choice, from the symptoms of a high acid diet to the food you should have on hand to implement an acid alkaline diet--and everything in between. * Covers food to avoid and food with a high alkaline quality * Discusses how to lose weight with the acid alkaline diet * Offers trusted guidance on how the acid alkaline diet can prevent illnesses like brain disorders, asthma, heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, and many more * Includes 40+ healthy recipes to help balance your pH Acid Alkaline Diet For Dummies is essential reading for the millions of people with health problems interested in combating illness with a holistic, successful lifestyle change. [384 Pages, Softcover]

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Rückenschmerzen lindern für Dummies

Sinel, Michael S. / Deardorff, William W. — 14 Feb 2013 08:17:22 +0100

Rückenschmerzen beeinträchtigen die Lebensqualität erheblich. Die Autoren erläutern die Ursachen der Schmerzen und zeigen die möglichen Behandlungsformen. So findet jeder seine ganz persönliche Strategie zur Linderung seiner Rückenschmerzen und zur Steigerung des Wohlbefindens. [364 Pages, Softcover]

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Gesundheitsschädliche Arbeitsstoffe

Hartwig, Andrea (ed.) — 14 Feb 2013 08:17:07 +0100

Dieses Loseblattwerk enthält sorgfältigst erarbeitete und ausführliche toxikologisch-arbeitsmedizinische Abhandlungen zu rund 1000 wichtigen, in der Luft an Arbeitsplätzen auftretenden chemischen Substanzen. [436 Pages, Looseleaf in Binder]

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Social Causes of Health and Disease

Cockerham, William C. — 11 Feb 2013 08:17:39 +0100

In this stimulating book, William C. Cockerham, a leading medical sociologist, assesses the evidence that social factors (such as stress, poverty, unhealthy lifestyles, and unpleasant living and work conditions) have direct causal effects on health and many diseases. Noting a new emphasis upon social structure in both theory and multi-level research techniques, the author argues that a paradigm shift has been emerging in 21st-century medical sociology, which looks beyond individual explanations for health and disease. The field has headed toward a fundamentally different orientation, and Cockerham's work has been at the forefront of these changes. The second edition of his compelling account has been thoroughly revised and updated with further contemporary developments, and also includes an expanded discussion of the relationship between race and health as well as new material on health care reform and social policy.This engaging text will be indispensable reading for all students and scholars of medical sociology, especially those with the courage to confront the possibility that society really does make people sick. [Hardcover]

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Health Care Operations and Supply Chain Management

Kros, John F. / Brown, Evelyn — 4 Feb 2013 08:17:58 +0100

This resource provides students with a thorough foundation in operations management, supply chain management, and the strategic implementation of programs, techniques, and tools for reducing costs and improving quality in health care organizations. It incorporates the features and functions of Microsoft Excel where appropriate in its coverage of supply chain strategy, process design and analysis of health care operations, managing health care operations quality, and planning and controlling health care operations. The book illustrates leading edge concepts and techniques such as six-sigma and lean logistics, and shows how operations and process improvement relate to contemporary health care trends such as evidence-based medicine and pay-for-performance. [576 Pages, Softcover]

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Electronic Health Record

30 Jan 2013 08:17:39 +0100

Discover How Electronic Health Records Are Built to Drive the Next Generation of Healthcare Delivery The increased role of IT in the healthcare sector has led to the coining of a new phrase health informatics, which deals with the use of IT for better healthcare services. Health informatics applications often involve maintaining the health records of individuals, in digital form, which is referred to as an Electronic Health Record (EHR). Building and implementing an EHR infrastructure requires an understanding of healthcare standards, coding systems, and frameworks. This book provides an overview of different health informatics resources and artifacts that underlie the design and development of interoperable healthcare systems and applications. Electronic Health Record: Standards, Coding Systems, Frameworks, and Infrastructures compiles, for the first time, study and analysis results that EHR professionals previously had to gather from multiple sources. It benefits readers by giving them an understanding of what roles a particular healthcare standard, code, or framework plays in EHR design and overall IT-enabled healthcare services along with the issues involved. This book on Electronic Health Record: * Offers the most comprehensive coverage of available EHR Standards including ISO, European Union Standards, and national initiatives by Sweden, the Netherlands, Canada, Australia, and many others * Provides assessment of existing standards * Includes a glossary of frequently used terms in the area of EHR * Contains numerous diagrams and illustrations to facilitate comprehension * Discusses security and reliability of data [376 Pages, Hardcover]

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Epidemiological Criminology

Akers, Timothy A / Potter, Roberto H / Hill, Carl V — 30 Jan 2013 08:17:18 +0100

Written by the three leading experts in the field, this book combines an introduction to the sources and methods of epidemiological criminology and an application of these methods to some of the most vexing problems now confronting researchers and practitioners in public health and criminology. The book describes, explains, and applies the newly formulated practice of epidemiological criminology, an emerging discipline that links methods and statistical models of public health, particularly epidemiological theory, methods, and models, with the corresponding tools of their criminal justice counterparts. The book also applies epidemiological criminology as a practical tool to address population issues of violence and crime on a national and global basis. [464 Pages, Softcover]

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Diversity and Cultural Competence in Health Care

Dreachslin, Janice L. / Gilbert, M. Jean / Malone, Beverly — 14 Jan 2013 08:19:29 +0100

Written by three nationally known scholars and experts, Diversity and Cultural Competence in Health Care: A Systems Approach is designed to provide upper division and graduate level health care students and professionals with a clear understanding of recent philosophies and processes undergirding diversity management, inclusion, and culturally competent care delivery as seen through the lens of current health care policy and practice. The textbook integrates strategic diversity management, self-reflective leadership and the personal change process, with culturally and linguistically appropriate care into a cohesive systems-oriented approach for health care professionals. [480 Pages, Softcover]

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Psychoanalytic Thinking in Occupational Therapy

Nicholls, Lindsey — 14 Jan 2013 08:18:20 +0100

This book is the first to use psychoanalysis as a basis for exploring how occupational therapists do their work, and it incorporates a new conceptual model to guide practice. The authors emphasize the role of the unconscious in all that people do and are, and argue that activities (or occupations) are simultaneously real (i.e. tangible) and symbolic. Ideal for academic and clinical occupational therapists, this book will also appeal to psychotherapists. [256 Pages, Softcover]

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Living Paleo For Dummies

Joulwan, Melissa / Petrucci, Kellyann — 7 Jan 2013 08:18:25 +0100

A fun and practical guide for adopting Paleo diet principles into your daily life The human body survived for more than 2 million years with the food found in nature: game meat, fish, vegetables, wild fruits, eggs, and nuts. Humans were thriving on this diet high in animal fat and proteins and low in carbohydrates, but things changed when we introduced unnatural and processed foods to our bodies. The Paleo movement is one of today's hottest diet and healthy-eating approaches. Its appeal comes from the fact that it is a sustainable alternative to more restrictive diets that often lead to burnout and failed weight loss efforts. The Paleo diet is about using natural foods to achieve great health and a perfect physique. Living Paleo For Dummies shows you how to adopt the Paleo lifestyle and improve your health and longevity. Offering more than 40 recipes for every meal of the day, and providing tips for getting around common roadblocks such as eating out, this essential guide to adopting a primal diet also provides the latest, cutting edge research from genetics, biochemistry, and anthropology to help you look, feel, and perform your best. * The details of eating the foods that our bodies were designed to eat * A complete introductory plan to kick start the Paleo journey * Tricks to save on the food bill while adhering to a primal meal plan Living Paleo For Dummies is for anyone looking for a fun and informative guide that simplifies the complexities of the Paleo Diet while outlining and explaining the science behind the benefits. [360 Pages, Softcover]

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CBRN and Hazmat Incidents at Major Public Events

Kaszeta, Dan — 7 Jan 2013 08:18:23 +0100

Sets forth what to do and what not to do to keep people and property safe Based on the author's more than two decades of managing core facets of emergency planning and response, this book enables readers to minimize the possibility of a chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear (CBRN) disaster or a hazardous material (hazmat) incident at public events. Moreover, it sets forth the tools needed to quickly respond to an incident in order to avoid or minimize casualties and damages. With its comprehensive approach, the book equips readers to plan for and manage a multi-disciplinary safety and emergency response team, including police, security, medical, military, and fire and civil protection personnel. CBRN and Hazmat Incidents at Major Public Events examines all aspects of security planning and emergency response, including: * General planning and preparedness procedures such as initial considerations, response network development, and training and exercise * Planning and preparedness for security and emergency response providers, including medical, fire, police, military, and VIP protection personnel * Incident response, including initial response, detection and identification, and law enforcement Lastly, the author provides fourteen specific public event scenarios, explaining what to do and what not to do for effective emergency planning and response to CBRN and hazmat incidents. These scenarios also set the foundation for preparedness training and exercises. Throughout the book, sidebars summarize the author's extensive operational and managerial experience, helping readers focus on the core tested and proven strategies and techniques needed to prevent or mitigate the impact of a CBRN or hazmat incident. With its unique focus on CBRN and hazmats, this book is essential reading for all personnel charged with protecting lives and property at large public events. [448 Pages, Hardcover]

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Social Causes of Health and Disease

Cockerham, William C. — 17 Dec 2012 08:18:26 +0100

In this stimulating book, William C. Cockerham, a leading medical sociologist, assesses the evidence that social factors (such as stress, poverty, unhealthy lifestyles, and unpleasant living and work conditions) have direct causal effects on health and many diseases. Noting a new emphasis upon social structure in both theory and multi-level research techniques, the author argues that a paradigm shift has been emerging in 21st-century medical sociology, which looks beyond individual explanations for health and disease. The field has headed toward a fundamentally different orientation, and Cockerham's work has been at the forefront of these changes. The second edition of his compelling account has been thoroughly revised and updated with further contemporary developments, and also includes an expanded discussion of the relationship between race and health as well as new material on health care reform and social policy. This engaging text will be indispensable reading for all students and scholars of medical sociology, especially those with the courage to confront the possibility that society really does make people sick. [256 Pages, Softcover]

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Clinical Nutrition

Elia, Marinos / Ljungqvist, Olle / Stratton, Rebecca / Lanham-New, Susan A. — 17 Dec 2012 08:18:01 +0100

* Offers a new chapter on Nutritional Screening and a student companion website * Cross-referenced across the series to enable the flow of learning and with illustrative case histories * Designed for use on nutrition courses throughout the world * Internationally-respected contributors and editors [540 Pages, Softcover]

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Food Service Manual for Health Care Institutions

Puckett, Ruby Parker — 17 Dec 2012 08:17:31 +0100

The fourth edition of the book that has become a classic in the field offers a comprehensive review of the management and operation of health care food service departments. This edition includes the most current data on the successful management of daily operations and includes information on a wide variety of topics such as leadership, quality control, human resource management, communications, and financial control and management. This new edition also contains information on the practical operation of the food service department that has been greatly expanded and updated to help institutions better meet the needs of the customer and comply with the regulatory standards. [592 Pages, Softcover]

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Bluthochdruck senken für Dummies

Rubin, Alan L. — 13 Dec 2012 08:17:25 +0100

Leicht verständlich und ohne erhobenen Zeigefinger beschreibt Alan Rubin in »Bluthochdruck senken für Dummies« die Warnsignale des Körpers, Wege zur Vorbeugung und Therapien, die auch alternative Behandlungen einschließen. [296 Pages, Softcover]

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Clinical Trials Handbook

Meinert, Curtis L. — 12 Dec 2012 08:17:47 +0100

Written by an eminent epidemiologist and clinician, this comprehensive book outlines and categorizes the required methodological steps employed in the clinical trial evaluation process. The author appropriately mixes the scientific, logistical, ethical, psychological, behavioral, and administrative issues inherent in the field, while also emphasizing conduct, performance, and protocol. With questions posed to pique reader interest; concepts readily available through an organizational hierarchy; and PowerPoint slide suggestions showcased throughout, this is a must-have book for all practicing clinicians and teachers of clinical trials courses. [600 Pages, Hardcover]

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Hartwig, Andrea (ed.) — 6 Dec 2012 08:17:12 +0100

Improving Healthcare Team Performance

Bendaly, Leslie / Bendaly, Nicole — 21 Nov 2012 08:17:59 +0100

Practical, proven techniques for improving team performance in the health care world Teams and collaboration have become an expectation in most healthcare facilities and environments. It is accepted that high performance, patient focused teams are critical to quality patient care. However, there is often a wide gap between traditional practices and the new behaviours and practices required for teamwork and collaboration. Improving Health Care Team Performance goes beyond theory to provide the knowledge, tools, and techniques required to develop a single team, or to develop an organization wide team based culture, from which exceptional patient care emerges. Most uniquely it emphasizes that effective teamwork goes far beyond team dynamics and provides detailed description of additional requirements, such as shared learning and change compatibility, and how to fulfill them. A practical handbook for healthcare leaders striving to ensure a superior patient experience and high quality of care, Improving Healthcare Team Performance not only provides specifics on how to develop high functioning teams, whether multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary, or departmental but also offers those dealing with the common healthcare leadership challenges of low morale, poor communication, interpersonal conflict, and lack of knowledge sharing the tools to take immediate action to improve performance. Providing a proven approach to addressing and preventing everyday issues impacting patient care, Improving Health Care Team Performance contains everything needed to identify areas of greatest need within a team or department, take targeted action to address key gaps, and measure progress towards positive change. * Presents a clear depiction of what constitutes collaboration and a high-performing patient focused team. This includes the skills and practices required to improve team performance and ultimately the quality of patient care, how to develop new attitudes and behaviours within the team, as well as the leadership requirements for success in a patient focused, team based culture. * Provides a set of development tools accessible online to help the reader quickly and easily apply the knowledge gleaned. * Offers targeted solutions including tips/recommendations, a step-by-step approach for affecting necessary change at every level of the organization, and skills and team development activities. Designed for leaders working in any healthcare environment, Improving Health Care Team Performance is a practical approach to improving team performance and the quality of patient care. [256 Pages, Softcover]

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Methods for Community-Based Participatory Research for Health

Israel, Barbara A. / Eng, Eugenia / Schulz, Amy J. / Parker, Edith A. (eds.) — 21 Nov 2012 08:17:52 +0100

This thoroughly revised and updated second edition of Methods for Community-Based Participatory Research for Health provides a step-by-step approach to the application of participatory approaches to quantitative and qualitative data collection and data analysis. With contributions from a distinguished panel of experts, this important volume shows how researchers, practitioners, and community partners can work together to establish and maintain equitable partnerships using a Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR) approach to increase knowledge and improve the health and well-being of the communities involved. Written for students, practitioners, researchers, and community members, the book provides a comprehensive presentation of innovative partnership structures and processes, and covers the broad spectrum of methods needed to conduct CBPR in the widest range of research areas--including social determinants of health, health inequities, health promotion, community interventions, disease management, health services, and environmental health. The contributors examine effective methods used within the context of a CBPR approach including survey questionnaire, in-depth interview, focus group interview, ethnography, exposure assessment, and geographic information system mapping. In addition, each chapter describes a case study of the application of the method using a CBPR approach. The book also contains examples of concrete tools and measurement instruments that may be adapted by others involved in CBPR efforts. [736 Pages, Softcover]

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CBRN Protection

Richardt, Andre / Hülseweh, Birgit / Niemeyer, Bernd / Sabath, Frank (eds.) — 15 Nov 2012 08:17:25 +0100

This introductory text leads readers from the scientific basics to both old and new threats from NBC weapons and agents prepared by noncombatant forces, as well as principles of protection and response management. [XXIV, 490 Pages, Hardcover]

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Public Health and Social Justice

Donohoe, Martin — 7 Nov 2012 08:17:52 +0100

Praise for Public Health and Social Justice This compilation unifies ostensibly distant corners of our broad discipline under the common pursuit of health as an achievable, non-negotiable human right. It goes beyond analysis to impassioned suggestions for moving closer to the vision of health equity. --Paul Farmer, MD, PhD, Kolokotrones University Professor and chair, Department of Global Health and Social Medicine, Harvard Medical School; co-founder, Partners In Health This superb book is the best work yet concerning the relationships between public health and social justice. --Howard Waitzkin, MD, PhD, Distinguished Professor Emeritus, University of New Mexico This book gives public health professionals, researchers and advocates the essential knowledge they need to capture the energy that social justice brings to our enterprise. --Nicholas Freudenberg, DrPH, Distinguished Professor of Public Health, the City University of New York School of Public Health at Hunter College The breadth of topics selected provides a strong overview of social justice in medicine and public health for readers new to the topic. --William Wiist, DHSc, MPH, MS, senior scientist and head, Office of Health and Society Studies, Interdisciplinary Health Policy Institute, Northern Arizona University This book is a tremendous contribution to the literature of social justice and public health. --Catherine Thomasson, MD, executive director, Physicians for Social Responsibility This book will serve as an essential reference for students, teachers and practitioners in the health and human services who are committed to social responsibility. --Shafik Dharamsi, PhD, faculty of medicine, University of British Columbia [656 Pages, Softcover]

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Bipolar Disorder For Dummies

Fink, Candida / Kraynak, Joe — 5 Nov 2012 08:18:48 +0100

Get an accurate diagnosis and get on with enjoying and living your life! Bipolar Disorder affects many more people than just the millions who suffer from the disease. Like depression and other serious illnesses, bipolar disorder also affects spouses, partners, family members, friends, and coworkers. Bipolar Disorder For Dummies explains the brain chemistry behind the disease and covers the latest medications and therapies. You'll get reassuring, sound advice and self-help techniques that you and your loved ones, including kids and teens, can use to ease and eliminate symptoms, function in times of crisis, plan ahead for manic or depressive episodes, and feel a whole lot better. * Covers new diagnosis methods developed by the American Psychiatric Association * Increased coverage of genetics, biochemistry, and imaging studies relevant to bipolar disorder * Advice on supporting a loved one (who may not want help) * Updated and expanded medication guide and treatment options, including Deep Brain Stimulation Complete with fill-in-the-blank forms and charts, key online resources, and first-hand accounts from real people, Bipolar Disorder For Dummies gives you the latest information and self-help strategies you and your loved ones need to conquer this disease and get on with your lives. [384 Pages, Softcover]

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Race, Ethnicity, and Health

LaVeist, Thomas A. / Isaac, Lydia A. (eds.) — 5 Nov 2012 08:18:30 +0100

Race, Ethnicity and Health, Second Edition, is a new and critical selection of hallmark articles that address health disparities in America. It effectively documents the need for equal treatment and equal health status for minorities. Intended as a resource for faculty and students in public health as well as the social sciences, it will be also be valuable to public health administrators and frontline staff who serve diverse racial and ethnic populations. The book brings together the best peer reviewed research literature from the leading scholars and faculty in this growing field, providing a historical and political context for the study of health, race, and ethnicity, with key findings on disparities in access, use, and quality. This volume also examines the role of health care providers in health disparities and discusses the issue of matching patients and doctors by race. There has been considerable new research since the original manuscript's preparation in 2001 and publication in 2002, and reflecting this, more than half the book is new content. New chapters cover: reflections on demographic changes in the US based on the current census; metrics and nomenclature for disparities; theories of genetic basis for disparities; the built environment; residential segregation; environmental health; occupational health; health disparities in integrated communities; Latino health; Asian populations; stress and health; physician/patient relationships; hospital treatment of minorities; the slavery hypertension hypothesis; geographic disparities; and intervention design. [848 Pages, Softcover]

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Social Determinants of Health Among African-American Men

Treadwell, Henrie M. / Xanthos, Clare / Holden, Kisha B. — 5 Nov 2012 08:17:45 +0100

This groundbreaking book applies the concept of social determinants of health to the health of African- American men. While there have been significant efforts in recent years to eliminate health disparities, serious disparities continue to exist especially with regard to African-American men who continue to suffer disproportionately from poor health when compared to other racial, ethnic, and gender groups in the United States. This book covers the most important issues relating to social determinants of health and also offers viable strategies for reducing health disparities. [368 Pages, Softcover]

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Birth Plans For Dummies

Gurevich, Rachel / Perkins, Sharon — 1 Nov 2012 08:18:20 +0100

The easy, trusted way to develop a birth plan As an expectant mother and parent, navigating all of the information and options for labor and delivery can be cumbersome and confusing. Birth Plans For Dummies, is the ultimate resource guide to help you understand, develop, and implement a plan for the birth of your baby. A birth plan is a communication tool for expectant mothers and those involved in the delivery of a child. The plan explains the mother's preferences for labor and delivery and eliminates any confusion. There are a wide variety of methods, strategies, and techniques available to pregnant women preparing for delivery--and this hands-on, friendly guide covers them all. * Covers choosing the setting and method that best fits the mothers needs and wishes * Informs expectant parents about the numerous pain management and labor intervention options * Provides instruction on developing and writing a birth plan and putting it into action If you are an expectant mother or parent looking for a guide to help develop a plan for the birth of your child, then Birth Plans For Dummies is the perfect book for you. [360 Pages, Softcover]

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Belly Fat Diet For Dummies

Palinski, Erin — 29 Oct 2012 08:19:04 +0100

The fast and easy way to lose belly fat Lowering body weight can reverse or prevent diabetes; lower blood pressure, cholesterol, and triglyceride levels; and improve sleep apnea and other sleep problems. The easy recipes and exercises outlined in Belly Fat Diet For Dummies gives you the edge you need to shed unwanted pounds and gain muscle tone. Do you carry extra weight around your midsection? Belly Fat Diet For Dummies gives you practical, trusted advice for shedding it--the fast and healthy way. You'll get a proven, 7-day quick-start program that guarantees results within days: a no-gym fitness plan that starts with a fat-melting, bodyweight-only workout and progresses to a more advanced muscle-building dumbbell workout. Plus, you'll get a month's worth of shopping lists and recipes to help you manage your weight. * A no-gym fitness plan that starts with a fat-melting bodyweight-only workout and then progresses to a more advanced a muscle-building dumbbell workout * A month's worth of shopping lists and more than 40 tasty recipes * Loads of options customized for: carboholics, meat lovers, chicken and seafood fans, chocoholics, fast-food junkies, diabetics, and vegans * Includes useful tips, body-sculpting exercises, and delicious recipes using ABS power foods * A comprehensive maintenance plan to help you stay on track Belly Fat Diet For Dummies is a complete and informative guide that makes shedding weight practical and fun--with results in days. [360 Pages, Softcover]

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