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Fitness and Wellness (MindTap Course List)
Par Werner W. K. Hoeger, Sharon A. Hoeger, Amber L. Fawson, Cherie I. Hoeger. 2023
Take control of your health and life with FITNESS & WELLNESS. Reflecting the latest research and practical guidelines on nutrition,…
fitness, and disease prevention, the 14th Edition equips you with the tools you need to make positive choices for your health. After assessing your current habits, you can immediately use the book's step-by-step instruction and hands-on activities to start making positive behavior changes in your own life. In addition, engaging photos, illustrations, and descriptive examples in each chapter help you visualize key concepts, while online resources, including behavior modification planning activities, practice tests, online labs, and a behavior change planner, extend your learning beyond the classroom. Empower yourself to make positive changes and improve your health and quality of life with FITNESS & WELLNESS.Designing Telehealth for an Aging Population: A Human Factors Perspective (Human Factors and Aging Series)
Par Neil Charness, George Demiris, Elizabeth Krupinski. 2012
As simple and straightforward as two health professionals conferring over the telephone or as complex and sophisticated as robotic surgery…
between facilities at different ends of the globe, telehealth is an increasingly frequent component in healthcare. A primer on the human factors issues that can influence how older adults interact with telehealtCarnitine Metabolism and Human Nutrition
Par Benjamin T. Wall, Craig Porter. 2014
Carnitine Metabolism and Human Nutrition offers a contemporary and in-depth look at the biological effects of carnitine metabolism and its…
application to clinical and sports nutrition, based on decades of robust scientific enquiry. It gathers and distills key results of the last 20 years of carnitine research to provide an invaluable reference toolOperative Surgery of the Colon, Rectum and Anus
Par P Ronan O'Connell, Robert D. Madoff, Michael Solomon. 2015
Now on its sixth edition, this book presents the state of the art in colorectal surgery. It is essential reading…
for the experienced surgeon established in colorectal practice as well as advanced trainees in general surgery. The book comprehensively covers surgery of the anus, rectum and colon in 87 chapters, grouped into nine sections for ease of reference (General Principles, Proctology, Stomas, Small Intestine, Colon, Rectum, Perineal Reconstruction, Rectal Prolapse and Surgery for Incontinence). The print edition is further enhanced by an accompanying VitalSource e-book, enabling the user to download and read the book offline on a personal computer or mobile device.Principles of Food Toxicology
Par Tõnu Püssa. 2014
Following in the tradition of the popular first edition, Principles of Food Toxicology, Second Edition integrates the general principles of…
toxicology with a systematic characterization of the most important food-borne toxicants. Ideal as a textbook in a food toxicology course, and also as a monograph dealing with principles of food toxicology as tThe Physiology of Bioelectricity in Development, Tissue Regeneration and Cancer (Biological Effects of Electromagnetics)
Par Christine E. Pullar. 2011
Recent advances in technology have led to the unprecedented accuracy in measurements of endogenous electric fields around sites of tissue…
disruption. State-of-the-art molecular approaches demonstrate the role of bioelectricity in the directionality and speed of cell migration, proliferation, apoptosis, differentiation, and orientation. New informatScientific Research as a Career
Par Finlay MacRitchie. 2011
Describing the philosophy of the scientific method and the training and professional characteristics needed for a successful career, Scientific Research…
as a Career is a comprehensive "how-to" guide for the aspiring scientist. Based on the author's experience both as a scientist in a research organization and as a university mentor, the book coversLeading High-Reliability Organizations in Healthcare
Par Richard Morrow. 2016
This book details the attributes and practices that help high-reliability organizations (HROs) excel in the service they provide to their…
customers. Explaining what it takes to achieve high reliability in healthcare settings, it presents proven tools and concepts that leading healthcare organizations are using to improve safety and quality. The book identifies the necessary infrastructure, methods, and analytics required to achieve and sustain higher reliability. It also includes case studies that illustrate success stories and failures, so readers can avoid making the same mistakes.Transforming Health Care: Virginia Mason Medical Center's Pursuit of the Perfect Patient Experience
Par Charles Kenney. 2019
For decades, the manufacturing industry has employed the Toyota Production System � the most powerful production method in the world…
� to reduce waste, improve quality, reduce defects and increase worker productivity. In 2001, Virginia Mason Medical Center, an integrated healthcare delivery system in Seattle, Washington set out to achieve its compeThe Managed Care Contracting Handbook: Planning & Negotiating the Managed Care Relationship
Par Maria K. Todd. 2010
Managed care contracting is a process that frustrates even the best administrators. However, to ignore this complexity is to do…
so at your own expense. You don‘t necessarily need to bear the cost of overpriced legal advice, but you do need to know what questions to ask, what clauses to avoid, what contingencies to cover ... and when to ask a lawyerHandbook of Statistics in Clinical Oncology
Par John Crowley, Antje Hoering. 2012
Addressing the many challenges that have arisen since the publication of its predecessor, this third edition covers the newest developments…
involved in the design and analysis of cancer clinical trials. Accessible to statisticians in clinical trials as well as oncologists interested in clinical trial methodology, the book presents up-to-date statistical approaches to the design and analysis of oncology clinical trials. New topics in this edition include trial designs for targeted agents, Bayesian trial design, and the inclusion of high-dimensional data and imaging techniques. This edition also contains numerous figures and examples to better explain concepts.The IACUC Administrator's Guide to Animal Program Management
Par William G. Greer, Ron E. Banks. 2016
The IACUC Administrator's Guide to Animal Program Management supports IACUC administrators who assist with developing, managing, and overseeing a program…
of animal care and animal use. It provides many options and possibilities for specific operational practices (e.g., how to build a well-functioning IACUC, what a functional protocol tempSynthetic Biology Handbook
Par Darren N. Nesbeth. 2016
The Synthetic Biology Handbook explains the major goals of the field of synthetic biology and presents the technical details of…
the latest advances made in achieving those goals. Offering a comprehensive overview of the current areas of focus in synthetic biology, this handbook:Explores the standardisation of classic molecular bioscience approachesPandemics, Public Health, and the Regulation of Borders: Lessons from COVID-19
Par Colleen M. Flood, Y.Y. Brandon Chen, Raywat Deonandan, Sam Halabi, Sophie Thériault. 2024
This book examines how the COVID-19 pandemic has engendered a new and challenging environment in which borders drawn around people,…
places, and social structures have hardened and new ones have emerged.Over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, borders closed or became unwelcoming at the international, national, sub-national, and local levels. Debate persists as to whether those countries and territories that tightly managed their borders, like New Zealand, Australia, or Hong Kong, got it ‘right’ compared to those that did not. Without doubt, a majority of those who suffered and died throughout the pandemic have been those from vulnerable populations. Yet on the other hand, efforts taken to manage the spread of the disease, such as through border management, have also disproportionately affected those who are most vulnerable. How then is the right balance to be struck, acknowledging, too, the economic and other imperatives that may dissuade governments from taking public health steps? This book considers how international organizations, countries, and institutions within those countries should conceive of, and manage, borders as the world continues to struggle with COVID-19 and prepares for the next pandemic. Engaging a range of international, and sub-national, examples, the book thematizes the main issues at stake in the control and management of borders in the interests of public health.This book will be of considerable interest to academics in the fields of health law, anthropology, economics, history, medicine, public health, and political science, as well as policymakers and public health planners at national and sub-national levels.Machine Learning and Deep Learning in Neuroimaging Data Analysis
Par Anitha S. Pillai, Bindu Menon. 2024
Machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL) have become essential tools in healthcare. They are capable of processing enormous amounts…
of data to find patterns and are also adopted into methods that manage and make sense of healthcare data, either electronic healthcare records or medical imagery. This book explores how ML/DL can assist neurologists in identifying, classifying or predicting neurological problems that require neuroimaging. With the ability to model high-dimensional datasets, supervised learning algorithms can help in relating brain images to behavioral or clinical observations and unsupervised learning can uncover hidden structures/patterns in images. Bringing together artificial intelligence (AI) experts as well as medical practitioners, these chapters cover the majority of neuro problems that use neuroimaging for diagnosis, along with case studies and directions for future research.Virus Infected Cells (Subcellular Biochemistry #106)
Par Swetha Vijayakrishnan, Yaming Jiu, J. Robin Harris. 2023
Virus-infected Cells is a comprehensive and technical exploration of the intricate interactions between viruses and host cells. This book delves…
into the molecular and cellular aspects of viral infections, providing a wealth of knowledge about various viruses and their effects on cellular mechanisms. The first part of the book covers general/technical aspects, introducing the reader to the field of virology and providing an overview of the techniques used to study virus-infected cells. It covers topics such as the visualisation of virus-infected cells by cryo-electron tomography and the assessment of necroptosis, a type of programmed cell death, in virus-infected cells. In addition, the book explores the role of apoptosis and phagocytosis as antiviral mechanisms, as well as the intricate process of viral membrane fusion and penetration. It also discusses the tracking of viral entry into living cells and the use of correlative cryo-imaging to study the biology of viruses in cells and tissues. Finally, the book examines the cytopathic effect induced by viruses, shedding light on the damage caused to infected cells. The second section of the book explores specific viruses and their interactions with host cells. Each chapter focuses on a specific virus and provides an in-depth look at its behaviour within infected cells. The book covers a wide range of viruses, including human papillomavirus, respiratory syncytial virus, Japanese encephalitis virus, African swine fever virus, coronavirus, influenza A virus and human endogenous retroviruses. Each chapter examines unique aspects of virus-host interactions, such as viral assembly, impact on the cytoskeleton, critical host-virus interactions mediated by viral RNA, mechanisms of cell entry, and the involvement of cholesterol in virus budding and scission. This volume in the Subcellular Biochemistry series is a valuable resource for researchers, virologists and students interested in understanding the complex dynamics between viruses and the cells they infect. With its detailed exploration of general and specific aspects of virus-host interactions, this book provides a comprehensive understanding of the molecular and cellular mechanisms involved in viral infections.Protozoa and Human Disease
Par Mark F Wiser. 2010
Protozoa and Human Disease is a textbook on medically important protozoa and the diseases they cause for advanced undergraduate students,…
graduate students, and professionals. It combines a taxonomic and medical approach and is therefore suitable for a parasitology, microbiology, medical, and public health readership. In addition to the basics such as morphological features, life cycles, and the clinical manifestations of the diseases, topics like the molecular and immunological basis of pathogenesis, metabolic pathways, specialized subcellular structures, ecology of disease transmission, antigenic variation, and molecular epidemiology are discussed for many of the protozoan pathogens. At the end of the book is an extensive glosNeurodiversity For Dummies
Par John Marble, Khushboo Chabria, Ranga Jayaraman. 2024
A quick and easy way to understand neurodiversity as written by neurodivergent people and our families Neurodiversity For Dummies is…
your essential guide in understanding neurodivergent conditions like autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and more. This quick and easy guide is perfect for anyone needing to know more about neurodiversity. And that’s all of us—because recent estimates say that 15-20% of the world’s population have some form of neurodivergence. Your life is filled with neurodivergent people that you know and love, whether you realize it yet or not. It’s time to learn to support and include the neurodivergent among us, and to understand how neurodiversity impacts society and the workplace. This is for the neurodivergent person wanting to thrive in life, for parents and caregivers seeking success for their child, and for teachers who are working to make a difference in their students’ lives. Filled with practical advice, Neurodiversity for Dummies also provides a helping hand to service providers, assistance for workplace managers and colleagues, and understanding for family members and friends. Imagine a world where we all understood ourselves better and appreciated more deeply the differences in others. No matter how your own brain thinks, Neurodiversity for Dummies is for you. Check out this jargon-free introduction for an essential overview. Explore the Spectrum of Neurodiversity: Understand in plain language the world of autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and other neurodivergent conditions. Unlock Hidden Talents: Move yourself beyond common myths and misconceptions to discover how neurodiversity actually works. Learn how neurodiversity has always been with us, why society needs neurodivergent traits, and how neurodiversity can be a wellspring of innovation, creativity, and out-of-the-box thinking. Discover Yourself: Whether you are a neurodivergent person or not, learn how to understand your own normalcy, advocate for your needs, and build meaningful connections with those who think and experience the world differently than you. Change the World Around You: Be empowered through simple steps you can take to create inclusive environments for neurodivergent individuals in your school or workplace. Uncover proven strategies that cultivate a culture of acceptance and respect, where the unique perspectives of all individuals are valued and celebrated. We believe in providing parents with better supports, empowering individuals with information, and shaping a world where we are all seen and understood. With an author team composed of neurodivergent individuals and parents writing together, Neurodiversity for Dummies is an example of the power of neurodiversity when put into action. It’s why we wrote this for you. Don’t miss your chance to embark on this transformative journey. Order your copy of Neurodiversity for Dummies now to better understand yourself and others, and to join the movement that is revolutionizing how we understand and support the diversity of the human mind.Viruses: Biology, Applications, and Control
Par David Harper. 2011
Viruses: Biology, Application, and Control is a concise advanced undergraduate and graduate textbook covering the essential aspects of virology included…
in biomedical science courses. It is an updated and expanded version of David Harper‘s Molecular Virology 2e from the Medical Perspectives series. Selected Contents: 1. Virus Structure and Infection 2. Virus classification and evolution 3. Virus Replication 4. Viral Interaction with the Immune System 5. Vaccines and vaccination 6. Antiviral Drugs 7. Beneficial Use of Viruses 8. Emergence, transmission, and extinction 9. Viruses, vectors, and genomics 10. Virus Culture, Detection and Diagnosis Viral Replication Strategies AppeSkills for Communicating with Patients
Par Jonathan Silverman, Suzanne Kurtz, Juliet Draper. 2013
Skills for Communicating with Patients, Third Edition is one of two companion books on improving communication in medicine, which together…
provide a comprehensive approach to teaching and learning communication skills throughout all levels of medical education in both specialist and family medicine. Since their publication, the first edition of thi