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Alternative Medicine Interventions for COVID-19
by Muhammad Zia-Ul-Haq May Nasser Bin-Jumah Sarah I. Alothman Hanan A. HenidiThis research volume examines the available alternative, complementary, pharmaceutical and vaccine methods for treating, mitigating, or preventing COVID-19. Coverage includes traditional Chinese medicine, herbal remedies, nutraceutical/dietary options, and drug/vaccine therapies. All the methods discussed will be critically examined to provide readers with a full, unbiased overview that includes pros/cons of each method. While the nature of COVID-19 is still being studied, and new research and theories are being published daily, this book endeavors to provide readers with a comprehensive summary of current research on alternative and mainstream treatment and prevention methods.
Alternative Medicine, Second Edition: The Definitive Guide (Alternative Medicine Guides)
by Larry Trivieri John W. Anderson Burton GoldbergThe "Bible" of Alternative MedicineLearn the health secrets that millions of readers have discovered in the book that is revolutionizing health care in the United States. Alternative Medicine: The Definitive Guide is packed with lifesaving information and alternative treatments from 400 of the world'¬?s leading alternative physicians.Our contributors (M.D.s, Ph.D.s, Naturopaths, Doctors of Oriental Medicine, and Osteopaths) offer the safest, most affordable, and most effective remedies for over 200 serious health conditions, from cancer to obesity, heart disease to PMS. This guide is easy enough to understand to make it perfect for home reference, while it would also make a fine resource for health care providers interested in learning more about alternative medicine.70% of Americans currently use some form of alternative medicineThis 1,136-page encyclopedia puts all the schools of alternative medicine-50 different therapies-under one roofHighlights dozens of actual patient stories and physician treatments.
Alternative Methodologies for the Safety Evaluation of Chemicals in the Cosmetic Industry (Routledge Revivals)
by Nicola LoprienoFirst published in 1995: Alternative Methodologies for the Safety Evaluation of Chemicals in the Cosmetic Industry presents a categorization and collection of information available for the evaluation of safety using in vitro techniques. It offers a comprehensive and complete look at the entire field. In doing so, the author provides the foundation for the next phase of significant growth for this discipline.
Alternative operative Therapien in der Uroonkologie: Operationen, Interventionelle Techniken, Radiochemotherapie
by Martin Schostak Andreas BlanaNeue Wege in der operativen Uroonkologie! Dieses Buch beschreibt besondere operative Verfahren in ihren Einsatzfeldern von der praktischen Durchf#65533;hrung bis zu ihrer Stellung in der Literatur und den Leitlinien. Dar#65533;ber hinaus geben die ausgewiesenen Experten Hinweise, wie solche Operationen praktisch, m#65533;glichst risikoarm und effektiv zu gestalten seien. Im Spannungsfeld zwischen den Radikaltherapien auf der einen Seite und dem vor#65533;bergehenden Nichtbehandeln auf der anderen Seite suchen viele Betroffene nach sogenannten alternativen Therapien. Dabei handelt es sich um Verfahren, welche als noch nicht standardisiert gelten. Ziel soll eine m#65533;glichst gleichwertige Krebstherapie bei weniger Invasivit#65533;t bzw. besserem Erhalt der Lebensqualit#65533;t sein. Unter anderem finden sich folgende Themen im Buch: #65533; Hochintensiver fokussierter Ultraschall (HIFU) #65533; Kryotherapie #65533; Tookad #65533; Brachytherapie #65533; Alternative Therapien bei Nierenzellkarzinom, Urothelkarzinom und Hodenkarzinom
Alternative Social Agencies: Administrative Strategies
by Felice D PerlmutterUsing a diverse set of successful alternative programs as case examples, professionals who have been involved directly in the organization and development of alternative social programs explain the complicated process of planning and implementing new agencies. Alternative social agencies have emerged over the past two decades in response to a variety of needs not being met by older established agencies, but their survival is often limited. This comprehensive volume will help all of those involved in social administration to question their own administrative practices and struggle with new approaches that can best meet the needs of their present and/or potential constituencies. Existing social agencies will find these innovative ideas to be adaptable in meeting changing social conditions, service needs, and target populations. Topics include various direct services in voluntary health-related organizations and agencies; public sector agencies that are not usually associated with alternative programs; and descriptions of effective indirect service.
Alternative Splicing and Cancer
by Muzafar A. Macha Ajaz A. Bhat Surinder Kumar BatraThis book Alternative Splicing and Cancer explores the crucial role alternative splicing, a post-transcriptional process, plays in human health and diseases, particularly cancer. Diving deep into the complexities of gene expression and protein diversity, the book illuminates how abnormal splicing contributes to aggressive tumor formation, affecting cellular functions such as proliferation, survival, and immune evasion. With a focus on understanding molecular mechanisms, this book unravels potential diagnostic and prognostic targets, opening doors for enhanced anti-cancer treatment efficacy. An indispensable resource for anyone intrigued by the interplay between gene splicing and cancer biology, it paves the way towards innovative therapeutic strategies.
Alternative Sweet and Supersweet Principles: Natural Sweeteners and Plants
by Ram Snehi DwivediThis book compiles the latest information on different kinds of natural, plant-based super sweeteners. A book on alternative, natural super sweeteners is extremely timely and useful, especially, in light of the decreasing cultivable area, ever increasing demand for sucrose, and the well identified ills of sugar consumption. Every year more than 5.0 million people die due to diabetes and diabetes-associated diseases like cardiovascular, kidney disorder, liver cancer etc. This book describes the use of non-saccharide super sweet principles to counter such maladies. The readers will get an in-depth understanding of different kinds of sweeteners, molecular basis of sweetness, their general classification, plant source with photo-plates etc. The chapters explain different kinds of super-sweet principles. This book emphasizes on the propagation, cultivation and conservation of NSSS plants (NSSSP) and extraction of super sweet principles and granting of generally recognised as safe (GRAS) certificate to sweeteners. The concluding chapter describes the eco-physiological difference between saccharide super sweet and non saccharide sweet plants. The book also describes commercial production of selected potential Natural Super Sweeteners. This book will be of great interest to researchers, extension workers as well as postgraduate students in Food science nutrition, ayurveda, plant physiology, Unani, naturopathy, biochemistry and plant breeding. It would also be of interest to industry stakeholders in sweetener industry and alternative sweetener manufactures.
Alternative Toxicological Methods
by Harry Salem Sidney A. KatzBringing together the recent and relevant contributions of over 125 scientists from industry, government, and academia in North America and Western Europe, Alternative Toxicological Methods explores the development and validation of replacement, reduction, and refinement alternatives (the 3Rs) to animal testing. Internationally recognized scientist
Alternatives for Dermal Toxicity Testing
by Howard I. Maibach Chantra Eskes Erwin Van VlietThis book provides comprehensive information on the alternative (non-animal) dermal toxicity test methods currently available for industrial, regulatory, and academic use and also explores potential future developments. It encompasses all areas of dermal toxicity, including skin irritation, skin corrosion, skin sensitization, UV-induced effects, and skin genotoxicity. An individual chapter is devoted to each test method, with coverage of the scientific basis, validation status and regulatory acceptance, applications and limitations, available protocols, and potential role within testing strategies. In addition, perspectives from the test developer are presented, for example regarding critical steps in the protocol. The closing section addresses areas that may be of relevance for the future of dermal toxicity safety testing, including the validation and regulatory acceptance of integrated testing strategies, novel complex skin models, and high-throughput screening techniques.
Alternatives in Cancer Therapy
by Ross Pelton Lee OverholserTHE COMPLETE GUIDE TO NON-TRADITIONAL TREATMENTS
Alternatives to Animal Testing: Proceedings of Asian Congress 2016
by Hajime Kojima Troy Seidle Horst SpielmannThis open access book presents recent advances in the pure sciences that are of significance in the quest for alternatives to the use of animals in research and describes a variety of practical applications of the three key guiding principles for the more ethical use of animals in experiments – replacement, reduction, and refinement, collectively known as the 3Rs. Important examples from across the world of implementation of the 3Rs in the testing of cosmetics, chemicals, pesticides, and biologics, including vaccines, are described, with additional information on relevant regulations. The coverage also encompasses emerging approaches to alternative tests and the 3Rs. The book is based on the most informative contributions delivered at the Asian Congress 2016 on Alternatives and Animal Use in the Life Sciences. It will be of value for those working in R&D, for graduate students, and for educators in various fields, including the pharmaceutical and cosmetic sciences, pharmacology, toxicology, and animal welfare. The free, open access distribution of Alternatives to Animal Testing is enabled by the Creative Commons Attribution license in International version 4: CC BY 4.0.
Alternatives to Antibiotics: Recent Trends and Future Prospects
by Tilak Saha Manab Deb Adhikari Bipransh Kumar TiwaryThis book discusses prospective alternative approaches to fight bacterial infections to minimize the indiscriminate use of conventional antibiotics. It offers the current knowledge on research and development of alternative antibacterial agents such as probiotics, nanobiotics etc. while it also discusses newly emerging trends such as phage therapy, antibody therapy etc. The book highlights on the phytochemicals with potent antibacterial activities as alternatives to conventional antibiotics. Chemical modification to develop next generation antibiotics with enhanced efficacy has also been included. Such modifications are reported to overcome the inherent resistance of the parent antibiotics. Phage therapy and targeted antibodies are considered as potential alternative approaches to treat bacterial ailments and represent areas of cutting-edge research and have therefore been discussed with sufficient care. Mainly, the book highlights various approaches other than conventional antibiotics in treating bacterial infections. The scientific advancements in these areas will strengthen the ‘One Health’ approach benefiting human beings, animals and environment as well. This book is a comprehensive resource to cater researchers, biological scientists, herbalists and clinical practitioners with up-to-date information on antibacterials other than antibiotics.
Alternatives to Antibiotics against Pathogens in Poultry
by Awad A. Shehata Guillermo Tellez-Isaias Wolfgang EisenreichThis volume provides a comprehensive overview of poultry intestinal health and recent advances in alternatives to drug treatment of significant disorders. The chapters start with an insight into immunological processes and the communities of gut microbiota. In the following, a range of antibiotic alternatives in poultry feed and production management is presented, including enzymes, phytobiotics, bacteriophages, the use of probiotics, synbiotics, and many more. Expert contributions on the latest technological and diagnostic developments in the field round off this work to accelerate the study of natural products and next-generation disease therapy. Meeting the demand to combat increased resistance to classic treatment methods, this book forms an indispensable guide for all professionals, veterinarians, nutritionists, students and researchers in the poultry industry, food production, and academia.
Alternatives to Blood Transfusion in Transfusion Medicine
by Jean-François Hardy Phillipe van der Linden Alice ManiatisMeeting the needs of patients while minimizing blood transfusions requires special expertise, precise monitoring and innovative techniques. This cutting-edge resource covers all the important clinical aspects of transfusion medicine in diverse clinical settings, with a special emphasis on alternatives to transfusion.Edited by a multidisciplinary team consisting of a transfusion specialist, an anesthesiologist and an intensive care specialist this book is endorsed by the Network for Advancement of Transfusion Alternatives. The contributors review the appropriate use of fluids and of blood products, and describe the latest treatment options available to decrease the need for allogeneic blood products including:Argon beamCell saverHarmonic scalpelNormovolemic haemodilutionSynthetic erythropoietinAntifibrinolyticsRecombinant factor VIIaAdvanced monitoring of hemostasisIntravenous ironThe new edition is a key reference source for all those involved in the practice of blood management and conservation.
Alternde Gesellschaft im Wandel: Zur Gestaltung einer Gesellschaft des langen Lebens (Schriften zu Gesundheit und Gesellschaft - Studies on Health and Society #4)
by Christiane Woopen Anna Janhsen Marcel Mertz Anna GenskeDas Buch untersucht die inhaltlichen und strukturellen Herausforderungen, vor der unsere Gesellschaft angesichts einer stetig steigenden Lebenserwartung und einer zunehmenden Vielfalt unterschiedlicher Lebensentwürfe steht. Sind wir vorbereitet auf die Bedürfnisse einer alternden Bevölkerung? Wie sollen wir auf den demografischen Wandel reagieren, um ein würdevolles Altern sicherzustellen? Wie müssen wir die unterschiedlichen Lebensbereiche wie Arbeitswelt, Gesundheitsversorgung, Wohnen und Kultur gestalten und anpassen, um den veränderten Lebensläufen gerecht zu werden? Entlang der Dimensionen Alterung, Diversität und Technisierung widmen sich in diesem Band Experten aus Medizin, Ethik, Recht, Sozialwissenschaften, Pädagogik, Kunstgeschichte und Gerontologie Möglichkeiten und Bedingungen des ‚guten Alterns‘ in einer Gesellschaft des langen Lebens.
Altersdepression: Ein interdisziplinäres Handbuch
by Martin Hautzinger Andreas FellgiebelIn diesem sehr praxisnahen Handbuch zur Altersdepression werden s#65533;mtliche allgemeinen wie auch sehr spezielle Therapieoptionen #65533;bersichtlich und pr#65533;zise dargestellt. Es wurde h#65533;chster Wert auf die Alltagstauglichkeit der Inhalte gelegt, damit Arzt und / oder Therapeut die hier beschriebenen Therapieverfahren schnell anwenden kann. Im ersten Teil des Buchs werden die f#65533;r das Verst#65533;ndnis der Altersdepression wichtigen Besonderheiten abgehandelt, der zweite Teil umfasst die Therapiem#65533;glichkeiten unter Ber#65533;cksichtigung der biologischen und psychologischen Bedingungen des Alters, der dritte Teil stellt etablierte und neue Behandlungsrahmen sowie innovative Therapiekonzepte vor.
Altersgemischte Teams in der Pflege: Miteinander arbeiten - voneinander lernen
by Jessica SchäferVielfalt statt Einfalt!Dieses Buch richtet sich an Führungspersonen und Praktiker im Pflegebereich und zeigt alle wichtigen Aspekte für ein erfolgreiches Arbeiten im Team mit unterschiedlichen Generationen. Der Mix aus verschiedenen Altersgruppen in einem Team ist nur in den seltensten Fällen ein erfolgreicher Selbstläufer. Vielmehr kommt es darauf an, die Mischung gut zusammenzustellen und immer wieder aufs Neue entsprechend zu dosieren. Die einzelnen Zutaten dazu und wie es gelingen kann, finden Sie in diesem Buch. Verständlich, humorvoll und „auf dem Punkt“ beschreibt die erfahrene Autorin, wie die Zusammenarbeit der verschiedenen Generationen für alle Beteiligten erfolgreich sein kann.
Alterspsychotherapie und klinische Gerontopsychologie
by Andreas MaerckerDer Anteil älterer Patienten in psychotherapeutischen Praxen nimmt zu. Können Sie mit diesen Patienten umgehen? Eine adäquate Diagnostik und Behandlung ist ohne ein grundlegendes Verständnis für den älteren Menschen nicht möglich. In drei klar strukturierten Teilen bietet dieser Therapieleitfaden - die Grundlagen der Gerontopsychologie und -psychotherapie, - Störungen, die im Mittelpunkt des therapeutischen Einzelsettings stehen, - hochrelevante Problemfelder, in denen Sie als Therapeut über das übliche Therapiesetting hinaus wirksam werden können. Das ansprechende und übersichtliche Layout, Hervorhebungen von Kernaussagen, zahlreiche Übersichten, Übungsbeispiele und Therapiematerialien machen das Buch zu einem unentbehrlichen Leitfaden für Weiterbildung und Praxis.
Alterung und Pflege als kommunale Aufgabe: Deutsche und japanische Ansätze und Erfahrungen (Dortmunder Beiträge zur Sozialforschung)
by Franz Waldenberger Gerd Naegele Hiroko Kudo Tomoo MatsudaDie Beiträge in diesem Open-Access-Sammelband beschreiben und analysieren aus multidisziplinärer Sicht die Herausforderungen und Bewältigungsstrategien von Alterung und Pflege in japanischen und deutschen Gemeinden. Thematisiert werden rechtliche Rahmenbedingungen, zivilgesellschaftliches Engagement, Pflegekräftemangel, Technologiekonzepte für die Pflege und schließlich auch der Einfluss der Covid-19 Pandemie auf die Situation älterer und pflegebedürftiger Bürgerinnen und Bürger. Die Gegenüberstellung der Ansätze und Erfahrungen beider Länder erweitert das Spektrum an Gestaltungsmöglichkeiten und kann Impulse für eine Neuausrichtung bestehender Lösungsstrategien geben.
Alterungsprozesse und Neurodegeneration: Ein Überblick (essentials)
by Tilman GruneDas Essential behandelt in leicht verständlicher, komprimierter Weise dieGrundlagen altersbedingter Zellveränderungen, die unter Umständen zurNeurodegeneration führen können. Der Autor erläutert, wie der Alterungsprozess und die Neurodegeneration durch oxidativen Stress und dabei entstehende Schäden beeinflusst werden. Unter diesen Schäden nimmt die Bildung von Proteinaggregaten, die hier besonders ausführlich beschrieben werden, eine Schlüsselstellung ein. Darüber hinaus werden einige Aspekte der Ernährung im Alter und ihre möglichen Auswirkungen auf die Entstehung von neurodegenerativen Erkrankungen vorgestellt.
Alto en mitos: Sobre medicina y alimentación
by Dr. Nico SotoEn este libro, el doctor Nico Soto derribará todos los mitos que nos han impedido tener una vida más saludable. A todos nos han dicho cosas que supuestamente nos ayudarán a tener una vida más saludable. ¿Comer cada tres horas? ¿Dejar los carbohidratos? ¿Evitar la fruta porque tiene mucha azúcar? Estas son algunas de las cosas que creemos completamente ciertas y se han posicionado en nuestra sociedad como verdades inamovibles… pero ¡son mitos! El doctor Nicolás Soto nos hace un recorrido por todas estas creencias que por años nos han hecho comer cosas poco saludables, y así derribar los mitos de una vez por todas. Con ingenio y de forma lúdica, nos ayuda a tomar las riendas de nuestra salud y nunca más caer en las mentiras que se han masificado gracias a la influencia de industrias y corporaciones.
Alto en salud
by Dr. Nico SotoVuelve el Dr. Nico Soto con un nuevo libro que nos ayudará a seguir promoviendo nuestra salud. Luego del éxito de Alto en mitos, el Dr. Nico Soto vuelve con Alto en salud, un libro que te ayudará a entender las enfermedades más comunes y a romper todas las creencias que ya han sido desmentidas por estudios, pero que los diostores nos siguen repitiendo hasta el cansancio. Este segundo libro se centra en seguir derrumbando mitos en las enfermedades más comunes, como diabetes, colon irritable, depresión, acné, fibromialgia, hipertiroidismo, hipertensión, entre muchas otras. Todo con una perspectiva integrativa, donde tiene en cuenta nuestro cuerpo, nuestra mente y nuestra espiritualidad.
Alveolar Distraction Osteogenesis: ArchWise Appliance and Technique
by Nejat Erverdi Melih MotroThis book describes a new method of alveolar distraction osteogenesis that offers important advantages and can be used for the treatment of various orthopedic abnormalities and congenital malformations. Detailed guidance is provided on selection of patients suitable for alveolar distraction, including those with cleft lip and palate, skeletal class II malocclusions and cystic lesions involving the alveolus. All aspects of treatment using the ArchWise distraction appliance are then covered, including technical preparation, surgical set-up and osteotomies, docking site surgery, orthodontic finishing, implant placement and prosthetic restorations. Relevant information is also included on the principles of distraction osteogenesis and bone histology and quality after the procedure. The book concludes with helpful case presentations covering different scenarios in which ArchWise distraction of alveolar bone is appropriate.
Alveolar Distraction Osteogenesis: Archwise Appliance And Technique
by Nejat Erverdi Melih MotroThe second edition of this comprehensive book describes a new alveolar distraction osteogenesis method that offers important advantages and can be used for the treatment of various orthopedic abnormalities and congenital malformations. Detailed guidance is provided on the selection of suitable candidates for alveolar distraction, including those with cleft lip and palate, with severe bone defects, skeletal class II malocclusions and cystic lesions involving the alveolus. All aspects of treatment using the ArchWise distraction appliance are then covered, including technical preparation, surgical set-up and osteotomies, docking site surgery, orthodontic finishing, implant placement and prosthetic restorations. Detailed information on the principles of distraction osteogenesis, bone histology and molecular interactions during the procedure is also provided. The book concludes with helpful case presentations covering different scenarios in which treatment with alveolar distraction osteogenesis is advisable.Given the nature of its content, the book will be of interest to all oral and maxillofacial surgeons, orthodontists and restorative dentists.
Always Looking Up: The Adventures of an Incurable Optimist
by Michael J. FoxThere are many words to describe Michael J. Fox: Actor. Husband. Father. Activist. But readers of Always Looking Up will soon add another to the list: Optimist. Michael writes about the hard-won perspective that helped him see challenges as opportunities. Instead of building walls around himself, he developed a personal policy of engagement and discovery: an emotional, psychological, intellectual, and spiritual outlook that has served him throughout his struggle with Parkinson's disease. Michael's exit from a very demanding, very public arena offered him the time--and the inspiration--to open up new doors leading to unexpected places. One door even led him to the center of his own family, the greatest destination of all. The last ten years, which is really the stuff of this book, began with such a loss: my retirement from Spin City. I found myself struggling with a strange new dynamic: the shifting of public and private personas. I had been Mike the actor, then Mike the actor with PD. Now was I just Mike with PD? Parkinson's had consumed my career and, in a sense, had become my career. But where did all of this leave Me? I had to build a new life when I was already pretty happy with the old one. Always Looking Up is a memoir of this last decade, told through the critical themes of Michael's life: work, politics, faith, and family. The book is a journey of self-discovery and reinvention, and a testament to the consolations that protect him from the ravages of Parkinson's. With the humor and wit that captivated fans of his first book, Lucky Man, Michael describes how he became a happier, more satisfied person by recognizing the gifts of everyday life.