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Critical Thinking in Contemporary Dermatology: Cognitive Essays
by Somesh Gupta Nikhil Mehta Pankhuri DudaniThis book covers contemporary essays by opinion leaders on crucial topics in dermatology that are not readily available in other textbooks and journals. The essays are written in an unconventional style compared to other textbook styles. Each chapter is authored by a globally renowned expert in that field.The book focuses on artificial intelligence in dermatology, placebo and nocebo in dermatology, mind and skin diseases, unconventional/holistic views on skin aging, evidence-informed dermatology, procedural dermatology, investigative dermatology, lasers and light sources in dermatology, skin in rheumatologic diseases, immunology of the skin, live imaging techniques in dermatology, and so on. The book will help specialists look at the subject from an entirely different perspective and understand how dermatology is evolving in the 21st century. A wide range of dermatology topics is covered, providing a snapshot of contemporary dermatology and the dermatology of the future. It promises to be a delightful journey from basic science to translational science to clinical science. This book will be Intellectually stimulating for dermatology trainees, practitioners, and academicians.
Integrative psychische Gesundheitsversorgung: Grundlagen, Theorie und klinische Anwendungen
by James H. LakeDieser wichtige Band bietet einen prägnanten Überblick über die konzeptionellen Grundlagen und klinischen Methoden, die der schnell entstehenden Subspezialität der integrativen psychischen Gesundheitspflege zugrunde liegen. Es werden Methoden erörtert, die Praktiker zu individualisierten integrativen Strategien anleiten, die sich mit den einzigartigen Symptomen und Umständen jedes einzelnen Patienten befassen, und es enthält praktische klinische Techniken zur Entwicklung von Interventionen, die auf Wohlbefinden, Prävention und Behandlung ausgerichtet sind.In der Übersicht enthalten:· Bewältigung der Herausforderungen psychischer Erkrankungen durch integrative psychiatrische Versorgung.· Sich verändernde Paradigmen und ihre Auswirkungen auf die psychische Gesundheitsversorgung· Modelle des Bewusstseins: Wie sie das Verständnis von normaler psychischer Funktion und psychischer Krankheit prägen· Methodische Grundlagen der integrativen psychiatrischen Versorgung· Behandlungsplanung in der integrativen psychiatrischen Versorgung· Die Zukunft der psychischen GesundheitspflegeA New Paradigm for Integrative Mental Healthcare (Ein neues Paradigma für die integrative psychische Gesundheitspflege) ist für die wachsende Zahl von Patienten, die eine integrative und alternative Behandlung für depressive Verstimmungen, Angstzustände, ADHS, bipolare Störungen, Schizophrenie und andere psychische Gesundheitsprobleme wie Müdigkeit und chronische Schmerzen suchen, relevant und zeitgemäß."Die Patienten schreien nach einem integrativen Ansatz, und dieses beispielhafte Buch liefertdie Vorlage für die Verwirklichung einer solchen Vision." -Jerome Sarris, MHSc, PhD, ND"Für die meisten konventionell ausgebildeten Kliniker besteht die Herausforderung nicht in der Frage "Funktioniert die Alternativmedizin?", sondern "Wie integriere ich die Alternativmedizin in meine klinische Praxis?" Lakes umfassender Ansatz beantwortet diese zentrale Frage und befähigt den Kliniker, eine wirklich integrative und effektive Pflege für Geist und Körper zu planen." -Leslie Korn, PhD, MPH
Handbook of Eating Disorders and Obesity
by Stephan Herpertz Stephan Zipfel Martina De ZwaanThis book covers the entire spectrum of eating disorders, including obesity, in a psychotherapy procedure-independent manner and is based on the latest treatment guidelines. All disorders are presented on the basis of current evidence and treatment guidelines that combine psychotherapeutic and pharmacological interventions to provide therapists with clear recommendations for treatment. The 3rd edition has been completely revised to include important current topics and chapters, such as the inclusion of eating disorders in ICD 11/DSM 5, the role of the microbiome and the role of modern media e.g. ehealth in prevention and treatment. In addition, the editors and authors address, among other topics, systemic therapy as a new evidence-based psychotherapy and the discussion of addiction mechanisms in eating and weight disorders, and provide an outlook on the role of neurostimulation procedures to address current developments in obesity and eating disorders. The book is suitable as a reference for physicians in training, educators, and psychologists, especially colleagues from the field of psychosomatics, psychiatrists, and psychotherapists in research, clinic and practice.
Biomedical Perspectives of Herbal Honey
by Rajesh Kumar Suresh Kumar Shamsher S KanwarThis book overviews honey and herbs that profoundly affect human metabolism when mixed in a balanced ratio. It covers various aspects of honey added to herbs and provides collective information and practical approaches regarding herbal honey and its applications as functional food and medicine. Honey has miraculous properties like anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, free radical scavenging, and anti-carcinogenic, so honey has tremendous therapeutic importance. Infusion of extract from various medicinal herbs in honey further modulates its therapeutic potential. This book provides all the information about the essentials of herbs-infused honey and its efficiency in fighting against pathogenic bacteria. It presents the significance and benefits of honey infused with herbs that may promote/boost immunity to fight contagious or non-contagious diseases. Not only does this book explain the comprehensive knowledge of herbal honey and its medicinal properties based on current researched evidence, but it also explores the contribution of herbal honey in the food science and medicine industry as a significant part of nutraceuticals and functional food research. By providing knowledge about the formulation of traditionally used herbs in combination with honey, scientific knowledge can be supplied and made available to the common public which shall probably be a real contribution to society.
Ion Channels as Targets in Drug Discovery
by Gary Stephens Edward StevensThis book is built around ion channel research and, more specifically, ion channels as important therapeutic drug targets. Under the editorial leadership of Gary Stephens in academic research and Edward Stevens from industry, the aim is to bring these strands together to provide a cutting-edge translational reference on ion channel drug discovery. Exploiting our knowledge of ion channel structure and function has clear current and future potential to intervene and correct the pathophysiology associated with debilitating conditions, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cystic fibrosis, pain, epilepsy, and neurodegenerative disorders. Individual chapters have a disease focus, also providing a “case study story” that will also appeal to a clinical audience, while background information on a given ion channel is presented to provide a solid reference for undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
Motion Analysis of Biological Systems: Advanced Theoretical and Computational Concepts
by Rajat Emanuel SinghThis book bridges the gap between biomechanics and engineering and presents advanced concepts and techniques for the analysis of motion in biological systems. Advanced theoretical and computational concepts applied to motion analysis of biological systems are presented, as well as how these concepts can assist in identifying strategies and developing methodologies for effective rehabilitation, and even detecting movement-related disorders. This is an ideal book for biomedical engineers, physical therapists, and researchers and students studying motion analysis of biological systems.
Essentials of Regenerative Medicine in Interventional Pain Management
by Laxmaiah ManchikantiRegenerative medicine is an emerging and integral part of interventional pain management and meets definitions of interventional pain management and interventional techniques. Interventional techniques are defined as minimally invasive procedures including, percutaneous precision needle placement, with placement of drugs in targeted areas or ablation of targeted nerves; and some surgical techniques such as laser or endoscopic diskectomy, intrathecal infusion pumps, and spinal cord stimulators, for the diagnosis and management of chronic, persistent, or intractable pain. On the same token, interventional pain management is defined as the discipline of medicine devoted to the diagnosis and treatment of pain related disorders principally with the application of interventional techniques in managing subacute, chronic, persistent, and intractable pain, independently or in conjunction with other modalities of treatment.This new edition brings a wide array of information for interventional pain physicians and other physicians practicing regenerative medicine with its applications in managing chronic pain and other disorders. The structure of the book begins with an introduction of the subject, followed by sections on historical context, pathophysiology, applicability of regenerative medicine with its evidence base, anatomy, technical aspects, complications, and precautions for each topic when available and applicable. From across the globe, leading experts in their respective fields contributed chapters on specific topics to present a cogent and integrative understanding of the field of regenerative medicine as applicable for interventional pain physicians. This comprehensive text achieves its goal of providing an evidence-based approach to application of principles of regenerative medicine in managing chronic pain of spinal, neurological, and musculoskeletal origins.
Decision Making Through Problem Based Learning in Hematology: A Step-by-Step Approach in patients with Anemia
by Arun GuptaIn this era of teaching through problem-based learning, this unique book guides approaching patients with anemia through a step-by-step analysis of test results. It explains the rationale for requesting appropriate tests and analyzing them systematically and correlates each answer to the disease-based entity on the latest evidence. The target audience is undergraduate medical students during hematopathology training and the introductory phase in clinical Medicine and Hematology, postgraduate residents in Hematology and Medicine, and undergraduate and postgraduate Allied Health students. It provides a quick reference source for practitioners and teachers in medical and paramedical institutions. Question-answer format for quick review before exams. Hundreds of visual illustrations with microscopic images and tables.Quick reference for students in wards and clinics.
Curious Future Insight: Science for a Better Tomorrow
by Ulrich A. K. BetzThis book follows up the debate on the future of science and technology at the Curious2022 – Future Insight Conference, the second event in this conference series initiated on the occasion of Merck’s 350th anniversary. In the chapters, some of the world’s top scientists, managers and entrepreneurs explore breakthrough technologies and how they can be applied to make a better world for humanity. The book begins with an introduction to the vision of the conference “United by science for a better tomorrow” and the impacts caused by the pandemic, highlighting the importance of gathering like-minded people to discuss and support the advancement of science and technology for the benefit of humanity. In the first part of the book, readers will also find a chapter written by the Executive Board of Merck KGaA discussing the importance of curiosity for innovation and an overview of the company’s contribution in the areas of life sciences, healthcare and electronics forward-moving the scientific discovery. The second part of the book offers insights of some of the scientific topics discussed at the conference, and particular attention is given to new therapies and sustainability. In the final part of the book, readers will find some thoughts on ethical principles guiding our application of science and technology to create a bright future for humanity, and diverse perspectives on topics such as health, life sciences, nutrition, material sciences, digitalization, AI, energy, mobility, space flight, robotics, the secrets of the human mind and new ways of working together. Given its interdisciplinary appeal, the book will inspire curiosity in a wide readership, from scholars and researchers to professionals with an interest in exploring the future of science and technology, solving the problems of today, and paving the way for a better tomorrow. Chapters 1 and 2 are available open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License via link.springer.com
Evaluating Economic Success: Happiness, Health, and Basic Human Needs (Wellbeing in Politics and Policy)
by Michael JoffeThis open access book argues that a new policy approach is required in order to tackle the numerous problems the world is currently facing. The priority should be on achieving better outcomes for people, especially those facing deprivation or precariousness, by meeting their basic needs. In order to achieve this, the book develops a monitoring system that can act as an objective, an incentive, and a criterion of success for policy makers at all levels of government and in civil society, as well as providing information to guide specific actions. In doing so, the book aims to promote good health and positive social functioning by providing a new approach to help assess how well basic human needs are being met. This involves monitoring the outcomes of the economy that ought to satisfy these needs. It will appeal to all those interested in public policy, official statistics and monitoring, public health and wellbeing, as well as practitioners.
Nanotechnology Based Advanced Medical Textiles and Biotextiles for Healthcare
by Vivek Dave Prashansa Sharma Devsuni Singh Suman PantThis book provides systematic coverage of research into medical and biotextiles based on nanomaterials as applicable in healthcare. Divided into three sections, it explains manufacturing, properties, types, and recent developments in nanotechnology based medical textiles backed by case studies. It includes a wide range of different clinical applications of biotextiles for healthcare including nanotextile scaffolds, nano-based artificial organs, surgical sutures, enzymatic assisted enhanced biotextiles, tissue engineering or drug delivery system via nanofibers, and so forth.Features: Provides strong and broad overview of medical applications in the field of nano and biotextiles. Highlights different approaches, recent research, and emerging innovations. Covers designing or developing nanomaterials based antiviral surface disinfectants with self-cleaning property. Reviews different applications of nano based medical textiles such as deodorizing or pH control clothing for hygiene maintenance. Includes the real-life applications based descriptive case studies that offer a diverse range of perspectives. This book is aimed at researchers and graduate students in textile technology and engineering, and medical textiles.
Computational Approaches in Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering Applications (Emerging Trends in Biomedical Technologies and Health informatics)
by Sebastián Jaramillo-Isaza Roshani Raut Pranav Deepak Pathak Pradnya Borkar Rutvij H. JhaveriComputational Approaches in Bioengineering, Volume 2—Computational Approaches in Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering Applications is a comprehensive and up-to-date resource that provides a broad overview of the use of computational methods in the fields of biomaterials and biomedical engineering. Written by a team of experts in the field of biomaterials and biomedical engineering, it provides a wealth of information on the use of computational methods in these fields. Furthermore, it explores emerging trends and discusses future directions and associated limitations in the field. Through thorough exploration and explanation, it showcases the latest research and advancements, offering valuable insights into how computational methods are utilized to design and optimize biomaterials, simulate biological processes, and develop innovative medical devices.FEATURES Provides practical guidance and real-world examples to help readers apply computational approaches effectively in their work Explores the diverse computational approaches employed in biomaterials and biomedical engineering applications, offering a comprehensive view of the field Introduces emerging topics and cutting-edge techniques, keeping wide range of readers at the forefront of advancements in computational bioengineering Discusses the integration of computational methods in biomaterials and biomedical engineering, fostering a deeper understanding of their synergistic potential Provides a valuable resource for researchers, practitioners, and students alike, serving as a comprehensive guide to computational approaches in biomaterials and biomedical engineering applications The book is well-organized and easy to read. The chapters are written in a clear and concise style, and they provide a comprehensive overview of the topics covered. The book is also well-illustrated with figures and tables that help to explain the concepts discussed in the text. With its comprehensive coverage, practical examples, and expert insights, this book serves as a valuable resource for researchers, students, and professionals in the fields of biomaterials and biomedical engineering.
Association Analysis Techniques and Applications in Bioinformatics
by Qingfeng ChenAdvances in experimental technologies have given rise to tremendous amounts of biology data. This not only offers valuable sources of data to help understand biological evolution and functional mechanisms, but also poses challenges for accurate and effective data analysis. This book offers an essential introduction to the theoretical and practical aspects of association analysis, including data pre-processing, data mining methods/algorithms, and tools that are widely applied for computational biology. It covers significant recent advances in the field, both foundational and application-oriented, helping readers understand the basic principles and emerging techniques used to discover interesting association patterns in diverse and heterogeneous biology data, such as structure-function correlations, and complex networks with gene/protein regulation. The main results and approaches are described in an easy-to-follow way and accompanied by sufficientreferences and suggestions for future research. This carefully edited monograph is intended to provide investigators in the fields of data mining, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and bioinformatics with a profound guide to the role of association analysis in computational biology. It is also very useful as a general source of information on association analysis, and as an overall accompanying course book and self-study material for graduate students and researchers in both computer science and bioinformatics.
Computational Approaches in Biotechnology and Bioinformatics (Emerging Trends in Biomedical Technologies and Health informatics)
by Sebastián Jaramillo-Isaza Roshani Raut Pranav Deepak Pathak Pradnya Borkar Rutvij H. JhaveriVolume 1 of Computational Approaches in Bioengineering—Computational Approaches in Biotechnology and Bioinformatics—explores many significant topics of biomedical engineering and bioinformatics in an easily understandable format. It explores recent developments and applications in bioinformatics, biomechanics, artificial intelligence (AI), signal processing, wearable sensors, biomaterials, cell biology, synthetic biology, biostatistics, prosthetics, big data, and algorithms. From applications of biomaterials in advanced drug delivery systems to the role of big data, AI, and machine learning in disease diagnosis and treatment, the book will help readers understand how these technologies are being applied across the areas of biomedical engineering, bioinformatics, and healthcare. The chapters also include case studies on the role of medical robots in surgery and the determination of protein structure using genetic algorithms. The contributors are all leading experts across multiple disciplines and provide chapters that truly represent a complete view of these state-of-the-art technologies.FEATURES Covers a wide range of subjects from biomedical engineering like wearable devices, biomaterials, synthetic biology, phytochemical extraction, and prosthetics Explores AI, machine learning, big data analysis, and algorithms in biomedical engineering and bioinformatics in an easily understandable format Includes case studies on the role of medical robots in surgery and the determination of protein structure using genetic algorithms Discusses genetic diagnosis, classification, and risk prediction in cancer using next-generation sequencing in oncology This book is ideally designed for biomedical professionals, biomedical engineers, healthcare professionals, data engineers, clinicians, physicians, medical students, hospital directors, clinical researchers, and others who work in the field of artificial intelligence, bioinformatics, and computational biology.
Predicting Solubility of New Drugs: Handbook of Critically Curated Data for Pharmaceutical Research
by Alex AvdeefIn pharmaceutical research, solubility plays a key part in the assessment of pharmacokinetic risks. Poor drug absorption, reduced efficacy, excessive metabolism, and adverse reactions are frequently related to issues of drug solubility. During early discovery research at pharmaceutical companies, many thousands of molecules are considered. Most are rejected due to perceived unfavorable properties. Here the author uses the Wiki-pS0TM database, which forms the backbone of this unique handbook. Also discussed is the emerging class of therapeutically promising research molecules called PROTACs (proteolysis-targeting chimeras), showing a propensity for ‘undruggable’ targets.FEATURES• A comprehensive and unique listing of measured aqueous intrinsic solubility focusing on drug-like and drug-relevant molecules.• The database can be used to predict the solubility of research pharmaceutical molecules.• Includes downloadable files of the database (.csv format).• The mining of the database can result in a better design of solubility assay protocols, leading to better quality of measurements.• Artificial intelligence and Bayesian statistics will likely be key to this subject area in the future.Alex Avdeef has been an American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS) Fellow since 2014, a former visiting senior research fellow at King’s College London, and is the author of Absorption and Drug Development (2nd ed., Wiley, 2012). In 2021, the book was translated into Chinese, by translators affiliated with the China Food and Drug Administration. For nearly 50 years, he has been teaching, researching, and developing methods, instruments, and analysis software for the measurement of ionization constants, solubility, dissolution, and permeability of drugs. His accomplishments in the development of instrumentation include several well-known instruments that are or recently have been manufactured by leading companies in the instrument market, including Thermo Fisher Scientific, Sirius Analytical, and Pion Inc. He has over 200 technical publications in primary scientific journals and book chapters. He has written several comprehensive technical guides and is a co-inventor on six patents. He cofounded Sirius Analytical (UK) in 1989, pION Inc. (USA) in 1996, and founded in–ADME Research (New York City) in 2011. His other positions were at Orion Research, Syracuse University, UC Berkeley, and Caltech.
Leading Primary Care: Tales from the Leadership Hikers
by Amar Rughani Joanna Bircher‘I am truly delighted to be recommending this book and suite of resources to you – I trust that you will find them as inspiring and thought provoking as I have done’Prof Dame Helen Stokes-Lampard DBE PhD FRCGP FLSWChair of the Academy of Medical Royal CollegesThis new book of leadership narratives portrays the reality of driving change within primary care, making it a valuable resource for a broad primary care audience. It empowers both clinicians and non-clinicians by helping them recognise and harness their leadership qualities. The book weaves together stories from diverse primary care practitioners operating at different levels from junior to senior, in both clinical practice and large-scale operations. These narratives showcase how these professionals applied their leadership skills, navigated challenges, and distilled valuable lessons from their experiences.To enhance the reader’s understanding, the editors have added their own insights to each contribution, emphasising the lessons that the broader community can glean. Rather than reiterating theoretical concepts, they refer back to their companion book, The Leadership Hike.Key Features Transforms theoretical leadership principles into practical applications through real-life experiences in contemporary primary care Appeals to individuals at all stages of training and practice by offering real-world examples from a diverse array of primary care professionals Addresses a wide range of subjects to empower a cross-section of the primary care team Highlights areas of significant change within the primary care workforce, motivating current and future leaders to shape the future Encourages self-reflection through thought-provoking questions, prompting readers to apply the lessons in their own leadership journeys Complementing the book, podcast interviews with the authors can be found at https://elearning.rcgp.org.uk/mod/page/view.php?id=13316 When read independently or alongside The Leadership Hike, this book serves as an invaluable reference for all team members, regardless of clinical background. It is especially pertinent for GP trainees and trainers, given the incorporation of leadership and quality improvement into the licensing qualification for general practice (MRCGP).
Immune Homeostasis: Methods and Protocols (Methods in Molecular Biology #2782)
by Vijay KumarThis volume discusses different aspects of immune homeostasis regulation and its dysregulation during various diseases, including infections, cancers, neurodegenerative diseases, autoinflammation, autoimmune diseases, and immunodeficiency, along with immunological, genetic, cell biology, and molecular biology techniques designed to understand immune homeostasis at different stages. The chapters in this book cover topics such as T cell subsets; monocyte-myofibroblast immunomodulation in a 3D co-culture system; human peripheral blood mononuclear cells in patients with neurodegenerative diseases; and CRISPR-Cas9 induced gene-editing in primary human monocytes. Written in the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series format, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls.Cutting-edge and comprehensive, Immune Homeostasis: Methods and Protocols is a valuable resource for both novice and experts researchers interested in learning more about this important and developing field.
Prenatal Diagnosis of Fetal Osteopathologies
by Aniello Di MeglioThe main aim of this book is to help obstetricians and gynecologists recognize prenatal skeletal anomalies. Bone dysplasias alone represent about a third of all fetal malformations, some of which have different prognoses ranging from mild disabilities to severe or lethal ones. However, recognizing them prenatally is often difficult or impossible as they usually become apparent in the third trimester or even after birth. The majority of skeletal syndromes are extremely rare, making genetic testing necessary. The book is divided into sections, starting from the skull and ending with the feet, with each chapter discussing anomalies specific to that organ or bone deformation. It's a lengthy journey of 56 chapters that requires a precise and rigorous educational path to diagnose such diseases. However, by following the "Ariadne's thread" represented by the "characteristic sign" and the help of a geneticist, the difficult task becomes feasible.
Dicke Luft - Konfliktmanagement in Gesundheitsberufen (Top im Gesundheitsjob)
by Lore Wehner Alina WehnerAngehörige von Gesundheitsberufen sind durch ständige Veränderungsprozesse, Personalmangel, komplexe Dokumentationspflichten sowie den hohen Qualitätsmaßstäben und Haftungsrisiken einem steigenden Erwartungsdruck ausgesetzt. So sind vermehrt Konflikte durch Überforderung, Leistungsdruck, gesetzlichen und innerbetrieblichen Vorgaben zu beobachten. Die Konfliktebenen sind vielfältig und reichen von der Führung, über das Team und andere Berufsgruppen bis hin zum Patienten, Kunden und den Angehörigen. Besonders im Berufsalltag wirken sich ungelöste Konflikte und schwelende Konfliktpotenziale nicht nur auf das Wohlbefinden des Einzelnen aus, sondern werden rasch zum Kostenfaktor für das gesamte Unternehmen. Häufige Krankenstände, verminderte Leistungsfähigkeit, Mobbing, Burnout, hohe Personalfluktuation und Imageverlust sind nur einige Folgeerscheinungen. Die erfahrene Autorin stellt in diesem Buch speziell auf den Gesundheits- und Krankenpflegebereich abgestimmte Methoden zur Konfliktbearbeitung und -prävention vor. Fallbeispiele und Erfahrungsberichte geben Einblick in die Praxis. Der Leser erfährt Möglichkeiten, Chancen und Grenzen gewaltfreier, nonverbaler und interkultureller Kommunikation und Konfliktlösungsstrategien. Verschiedene Lösungsansätze wie z.B. Einzelgespräch, Teamgespräch und Mediation werden vorgestellt und die Vor- und Nachteile erläutert. Das neuartige Konfliktlotsenmodell gibt einen Ausblick wie zukünftig Konflikte kreativ bewältigt werden können..
Spirituality as a Resilience Factor in Life Crises: Viktor Frankl's Concept of the Mind and its Significance for Psychotherapy and Counseling (essentials)
by Gerhard SpraktiesThis essential illustrates to psychotherapists and counselors the importance of spirituality for strengthening personal resilience. We live in often exhausting and fast-moving times. The 21st century began with a series of crises on a global scale: the terrorist attacks of 9/11, the financial crisis, climate change, the coronavirus pandemic and the war in Ukraine. Many media outlets today are true artists when it comes to describing unsuccessful lives. Anyone who is constantly preoccupied with negative news runs the risk of losing their inner mental balance. They are in danger of falling into a mood characterized by gloom and resignation. Experienced spiritual counselor and logotherapist Gerhard Sprakties shows how a deep spiritual foundation can help us to deal with these challenges in a constructive way.
Advances in Air Quality Research in Africa: Proceedings of the First International Conference on Air Quality in Africa (ICAQ'Africa 2022) (Advances in Science, Technology & Innovation)
by Abdelwahid Mellouki Khanneh Wadinga Fomba Bertrand Tchanche Fankam Daniel M. Westervelt Michael R. GiordanoThis book presents the recent findings on air quality in Africa from the virtual event of the first International Conference on Air Quality in Africa (ICAQ 2022), providing a comprehensive overview on many subjects of air pollution that affect African society. It highlights research progress in the chemical and physical characterization of air pollutants, their related respiratory and non-respiratory health effects, measurements and monitoring of air pollutants using satellite remote sensing and modeling techniques, currently implemented abatement policies in different African countries, existing research and networking infrastructures, and novel tools for monitoring air quality. The advances in the development of local cost-effective air quality monitoring tools in Africa as well as the use of low-cost sensors in quantifying air quality levels are presented. This book is an enrichment for researchers, experts, and advocates of air quality, atmospheric chemistry and physics, satellite remote sensing applications, and policymakers in Africa.
Poxviruses (Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology #1451)
by Nima RezaeiSince the emergence of 2022’s monkeypox virus (MPXV) outbreak, it has been the heading of news and research articles that MPXV is being involving non-endemic areas after about its 80-year presence in endemic areas. Efforts are concentrated on understanding how MPXV has evolved to cause an epidemic. The book provides a comprehensive compendium of chapters on poxviruses in different domains. It concludes that the main problem we should deal with is not to address how MPXV has overcome the distance between non-endemic and endemic areas, but it is the non-cooperativity of logistics, research, and science in managing poxviruses’ outbreaks.
Fatal Denial: Racism and the Political Life of Black Infant Mortality (Reproductive Justice: A New Vision for the 21st Century #9)
by Annie MenzelFatal Denial argues that over the past 150 years, US health authorities’ explanations of and interventions into Black infant mortality have been characterized by the "biopolitics of racial innocence," a term describing the institutionalized mechanisms in health care and policy that have at once obscured, enabled, and perpetuated systemic infanticide by blaming Black mothers and communities themselves. Following Black feminist scholarship demonstrating that the commodification and theft of Black women’s reproductive bodies, labors, and care is foundational to US racial capitalism, Annie Menzel posits that the polity has made Black infants vulnerable to preventable death. Drawing on key Black political thought and praxis around infant mortality—from W.E.B. Du Bois and Mary Church Terrell to Black midwives and birth workers—this work also tracks continued refusals to acknowledge this routinized reproductive violence, illuminating both a rich history of care and the possibility of more transformative futures.
Atlas of Gynecologic Laparoscopy, Robotic-Assisted Laparoscopic Surgery, and Hysteroscopy: An Essential Surgical Guide
by Susan Khalil Konstantin ZakashanskyThis surgical atlas of laparoscopic, hysteroscopic, and robotic gynecologic procedures includes contemporary images. With endoscopic innovation and technology this resource includes access to high quality images essential for medical education and surgical procedures.This atlas serves to address gaps in high quality, up-to-date images and online access to a concise reference. This atlas includes surgical anatomy and different disease sites, including the uterus, ovaries, and vasculature of the pelvis. Chapters then move to cover specific diseases and the common and uncommon gynecologic procedures to treat them. This includes endometriosis, uterine pathology, and adnexal masses/ovarian cysts. Chapters are enhanced by high quality images and online reference access. This is an ideal guide for gynecological surgeons, gynecologic surgical subspecialty fellows, gynecologists, and residents.
COVID-19 and the Right to Health in Africa (The COVID-19 Pandemic Series)
by Ebenezer Durojaye Roopanand MahadewThis collection draws upon a range of thematic and regional case studies and uses the right to health as a normative framework to explore the devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in Africa.Drawing lessons from across the continent, the book discusses the challenges faced by African states seeking to ensure the availability, accessibility, and quality of health care in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. In particular, the volume explores the impact of the pandemic on the right to health of vulnerable and marginalized groups, such as women, children, elderly persons with disabilities, refugees and asylum seekers, and people from disadvantaged communities. Due to the poor funding of the healthcare systems, access to health-related services was limited to these groups in many African countries, thereby leading to avoidable COVID-19-related deaths through shortages of vital supplies, including diagnostic tests, ventilators, and oxygen cylinders. Chapters in the volume also explore the contentious issues of vaccine mandates, equity, resource allocation, and the rights of healthcare providers during the pandemic. This collection will be of interest to students of public health, human rights, and the social sciences, as well as to academics and policymakers with an interest in the nexus between the COVID-19 pandemic and public health policy in Africa.