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A Text-Book of Psychiatry for Physicians and Students - Paperback

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by Leonardo Bianchi (Author)This book is a comprehensive guide to the diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric disorders. It covers a wide range of topics related to the field of psychiatry, including the history of psychiatry, classification of mental disorders, and principles of treatment. The book is an essential resource for physicians, medical students, and other healthcare professionals involved in the diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric disorders.This work has been selected by scholar...

Radiation Therapy for Cancer - Hardcover

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by Karolina Sturm (Editor)Radiation therapy refers to a technique used for treating cancer with the help of high energy charged particles. It is one of the three major modalities utilized for the treatment of malignant diseases, the other two modalities being chemotherapy and surgery. Radiotherapy utilizes ionizing radiation to treat cancer and is significantly reliant on modern technology. It is also dependent on the joint efforts of a number of medical specialties, such as radiation oncolog...

Case Studies in Endocrinology - Hardcover

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by Emory Hunt (Editor)Endocrinology is an area of medicine that focuses on the study of hormones and the endocrine system. Hormones are chemical messengers which are produced by the different glands in the body that regulate numerous physiological processes, such as growth, metabolism, reproduction and mood. The endocrine system comprises glands such as the pituitary gland, thyroid gland, adrenal glands, pancreas, ovaries (in females), and testes (in males). Endocrinology is involved in the d...

Evidence-Based Approach to Urology - Hardcover

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by Ezra Martin (Editor)Urology is a branch of medicine that focuses on medical conditions and diseases of the male and female urinary tract systems and reproductive organs. The different sub-specialties of urology include, but are not limited to female urology, andrology, neurourology, urologic oncology, reconstructive urology, and pediatric urology. Urology is involved in the medical and surgical treatment of various diseases and conditions such as bladder cancer, cystitis, vasectomy, kidney...

Treatment Plans and Interventions for Mental Health Disorders - Hardcover

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by John Dalvi (Editor)Mental illnesses are health conditions involving changes in emotional, thinking, or behavioral patterns. The most common forms of mental disorders are neurodevelopmental disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia. Factors such as a traumatic brain injury, use of alcohol and recreational drugs and chemical imbalances in brain can lead to the development of mental disorders. There are several signs and symptoms of mental disorders such an...

Tinnitus: Clinical and Research Perspectives - Hardcover

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by Jasmine Richards (Editor)The impairment in perceiving or processing auditory information is considered to be a hearing disorder. Tinnitus is a common hearing disorder. It involves perceiving sound even in the absence of corresponding external sound. Although it is normal to feel a faint sound in a completely quiet place, the problem arises when it interferes with normal hearing. The sound a person hears in tinnitus is described as ringing, clicking, buzzing, hissing, or roaring. It can be ...

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by Santiago Alicea (Editor)Pediatrics and neonatal care refers to a type of medical specialty that cares for newborn infants, premature babies, young children and teenagers. It focuses on various fields including pulmonary rehabilitation, child obesity, pediatric sinusitis, pediatric endocrinology, childhood asthma, and pediatric oncology. It also deals with innate immunity, inborn errors, protein misfolding disorder and interventional cardiac catheterization. Pediatric care provides medical ...

Suicide Assessment and Treatment: Empirical and Evidence-Based Practices - Hardcover

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by Chris Robinson (Editor)Suicide is referred to as the deliberate act of causing one's own death. There are several risk factors associated with suicide, such as nihilistic beliefs, substance use disorders, physical disorders like chronic fatigue syndrome, and mental disorders like depression, schizophrenia and anxiety disorders. Suicides are impulsive acts driven by stress from financial crisis or academic difficulties, relationship problems like breakups, divorces, harassment and bullying....

Ocular Disease: Mechanisms and Management - Hardcover

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by Abigail Gipe (Editor)The diseases or disorders that affect the human eye are called ocular diseases. The branch of medicine that specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases is referred to as ophthalmology. The most common types of ocular diseases include cataract, glaucoma, uveitis, eye tumors, diabetic retinopathy, strabismus, etc. Infection, allergy, vitamin deficiency, chemical irritants, genetics, smoking etc. are some of the prominent causes of eye diseases. The examina...

New Technologies in Dermatological Science and Practice - Hardcover

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by Racheal Hastings (Editor)Dermatological science refers to a field that includes the study, research, diagnosis and treatment of any medical disease impacting the nails, skin, membranes and hair. Eczema, cold sores, acne, fungal infections, skin cancer, psoriasis, dermatitis and warts are some of the most common dermatologic conditions. There are various forms of dermatological therapies that can be used for the management of skin diseases, such as surgery, topical drugs, radiotherapy, phot...

New Insights Into Cardiothoracic Surgery - Hardcover

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by Daniel Willson (Editor)Cardiothoracic surgery is the medical specialty involved with the surgical treatment of organs within the thorax, principally, the heart, lungs, chest wall, esophagus and diaphragm. There are three major subspecialties of cardiothoracic surgery, namely, cardiac, thoracic and congenital. There are a variety of cardiothoracic surgeries and procedures. Angioplasty is a commonly used surgical procedure, which helps in the restoration of healthy blood flow to the heart. T...

Neuroergonomics: Principles and Practice - Hardcover

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by Thomson Andrew (Editor)Neuroergonomics is an emerging field of study that draws from two fields, namely, neuroscience and ergonomics. Neuroscience is related to the study of human brain's structure and functions whereas ergonomics focuses on the study of people in their working environment, and also deals with the design and arrangement of workplaces to ensure maximum productivity from the employees. Ergonomics endeavors to match technology with the capabilities and limitations of people t...

Neuropharmacology: A Case-Based Approach - Hardcover

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by Sullivan Willis (Editor)Neuropharmacology is the study of the manner in which medications alter the cellular function in the nervous system, and the neurological mechanisms by which they influence behavior. Behavioral neuropharmacology and molecular neuropharmacology are the two main branches of neuropharmacology. The study of the impact of drugs on human behavior is the focus of behavioral neuropharmacology. It also studies how drug dependency and addiction affect the human brain. The stu...

Hepatology and Transplant Hepatology: A Case-Based Approach - Hardcover

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by Dylan Long (Editor)Transplant hepatology is a subspecialty of gastroenterology that focuses on the treatment of chronic liver disease. The liver performs a variety of crucial functions, such as producing bile to aid in digestion, converting food into energy and eliminating toxins from the body. Transplant hepatology is the study of diseases that lead to transplantation, the assessment of patients prior to transplantation, the assessment and treatment of patients following transplantation, ...

Symptoms, Pathophysiology and Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis - Hardcover

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by Steven Pitts (Editor)Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease that causes damage to nerve fibers of the central nervous system (brain and the spinal cord). It can be categorized into four types namely clinically isolated syndrome (CIS), relapsing-remitting MS (RRMS), primary progressive MS (PPMS), and secondary progressive MS (SPMS). Some common symptoms of multiple sclerosis are vision problems, muscle weakness, fatigue, changes in gait, muscle spasms, loss of balance or coordinat...

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by Perry Jacobs (Editor)Fungi are the main elements in global biogeochemical cycles. They play a significant role in biomedical research and manufacturing industries, and impact humans through their influence on biodiversity, global health and agriculture. Pathogenic fungi cause disease in human beings or other organisms. Majority of the fungi do not have pathogenic traits, but certain species result in infections which range from posturing to life threating. The fungi that are pathogenic to ...

Dry Eye Disease: The Clinician's Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment - Hardcover

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by Alfonso Dargie (Editor)A common condition that occurs when tears are unable to provide adequate lubrication to the eyes is known as dry eye disease. This inability of tears may lead to inflammation and damage to the eye's surface. The common symptoms include eye discomfort, stinging or burning or scratchy sensation in eyes, stringy mucus in or around eyes, sensitivity to light, eye redness, etc. Other symptoms include difficulty wearing contact lenses, difficulty in driving at night, water...

Emergency Medicine: Applications of Artificial Intelligence - Hardcover

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by Sonja Andersen (Editor)The rapid advancements in artificial intelligence technology have paved the way for the use of machine learning applications in health care. These applications address existing challenges in the emergency department such as triage and disposition, early detection of conditions and outcomes, emergency department operations, and therapeutic interventions. Artificial intelligence can be used in three ways in the context of emergency and critical care. The first one is t...

Handbook of Pediatric Surgery - Hardcover

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by Aden Breland (Editor)Pediatric surgery is a surgical subspecialty that deals with the surgery of fetuses, infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. It is used for the treatment of several pediatric diseases, including congenital malformations, abdominal wall defects, pectus excavatum and separation of conjoined twins. It also focuses on childhood tumors such as neuroblastoma, Wilms' tumor, rhabdomyosarcoma, liver tumors, teratomas and kidney tumor. There are mainly two sub categori...

Clinician's Guide to Bipolar Disorder - Hardcover

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by Francisco Watkins (Editor)Bipolar disorder refers to the mental health condition and chronic mood disorder that involves abrupt changes in behavior, mood, thought processes and energy levels. Cyclothymic disorder, bipolar I disorder and bipolar II disorder are the three primary types of bipolar disorders. A few of the prominent symptoms of bipolar disorder are erratic changes in behavior and mood, which can cause serious distress and difficulty in daily life. Other significant symptoms inc...

Current Diagnosis and Treatment in Dermatology - Hardcover

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by Heidi Mueller (Editor)Dermatology is the branch of medicine concerned with the study, research, diagnosis, and management of diseases that affect the skin including membranes, nails and hair. There are several types of dermatologic conditions, including warts, cold sore, fungal infections, acne, psoriasis, eczema, dermatitis, etc. Various tests such as biopsy, culture, skin patch test, diascopy, dermoscopy, and Tzanck test are utilized for the diagnosis of skin diseases. A number of dermat...

Digital Technologies for Psychiatric Mental Health Disorders - Hardcover

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by John Dalvi (Editor)Psychiatry is the branch of medical science concerned with the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental health disorders. These disorders are conventionally divided into three general categories, namely, mental illnesses, severe learning disabilities, and personality disorders. There are various sub-specialties of psychiatry including addiction psychiatry, child and adolescent psychiatry, clinical neurophysiology, geriatric psychiatry, and sleep medicine. Psychiatr...

Diagnostic Imaging: Radiology - Hardcover

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by Coby Hawkins (Editor)Radiology is a medical discipline that uses imaging technology for diagnosing and treating diseases. It can be broadly divided into two categories, namely, diagnostic radiology and interventional radiology. Diagnostic radiology is used to view the structures or parts within the body. There are several types of imaging techniques including computed tomography (CT), fluoroscopy, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), mammography, ultrasound, etc. Interventional radiology is a...

Current Diagnosis and Treatment in Rheumatology - Hardcover

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by Sullivan Princeton (Editor)Rheumatology is a discipline of medical science that deals with the study and management of rheumatic diseases. It is involved in the diagnosis and treatment of rheumatic conditions of the musculoskeletal system, autoimmune diseases, soft tissues and inherited connective tissue disorders. Some common rheumatic diseases are arthritis, dermatomyositis, sarcoidosis, scleroderma, vasculitis, lupus erythematosus, Lyme disease and fibromyalgia. It involves the diagnosi...

RISKING LIFE FOR DEATH - Lessons for the Living from the Autopsy Table - Paperback

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by Ryan Blumenthal (Author)Every contact leaves a trace: a single strand of hair or a tiny droplet of blood can be the silent witness at a crime scene.Locard's Exchange Principle underpins all forensic science and holds that the perpetrator of a crime will bring something to the crime scene and leave with something from it.Forensic experts use this principle daily to catch murderers and assailants. In Risking Life for Death, South African forensic pathologist Ryan Blumenthal offers a master c...

Animal Health and Disease: The Role of Genetics - Hardcover

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by Harrison Elliott (Editor)Certain animal populations are essential for humans as they provide a variety of products and services such as meat, milk, eggs, fiber and draught power. The genetic variation within animal populations is a major factor responsible for this diversity of function. Animal genetics plays a significant role in the development of animals in terms of animal health and disease. The traditional methods of animal selection and breeding were based on the phenotypic performan...

Vasculitis in Clinical Practice - Hardcover

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by Antony Hall (Editor)Vasculitis refers to a group of disorders in which the blood vessels are destroyed through inflammation. This condition affects both arteries and veins. The primary cause of vasculitis is leukocyte migration and the subsequent damage. There can be several symptoms of this disease such as lung infiltrates, joint swelling, unintentional weight loss, acute visual loss, perforations, livedo reticularis, gangrene, and inflammation of the kidney's filtration units. Diagnosis ...

Chronic Pain: Strategies for Integrated Treatment - Hardcover

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by Shawn Breaux (Editor)Pain that lasts longer than three months is categorized as chronic. It can originate from anywhere in the body, including brain and spinal cord. In the initial stages, various non-opioid medicines are recommended for treating chronic pain, depending on whether the pain is neuropathic or due to tissue damage. Psychological treatments, including cognitive behavioral therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy, may effectively improve the quality of life in those with ...

Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment of Thrombosis and Hemostasis - Hardcover

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by Nicholle Newman (Editor)Hemostasis is a physiological process in the body that helps in stopping the bleeding and starting the repair process. This process prevents excessive blood loss and infections in the body. The formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel, which obstructs the blood flow through the circulatory system is referred to as thrombosis. It can be categorized into venous thrombosis and arterial thrombosis. Venous thromboembolism (VTE) refers to blood clots that start in ...

Handbook of Muscle Regeneration and Homeostasis - Hardcover

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by Keith Seibert (Editor)Homeostasis refers to the ability of an organism to keep the body's internal environment within bounds that enable the organism to survive. Chemical regulation, thermoregulation and osmoregulation are the primary types of homeostatic regulations that occur in the body. Muscle regeneration is the ability of an adult muscle to regenerate damaged fibers and it represents an essential homeostatic function. It is an extremely coordinated program, which partly mimics the em...

Alzheimer's Disease: Risk Factors, Pathogenesis, Biomarkers and Potential Treatment Strategies - Hardcover

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by Elena Poole (Editor)Alzheimer's disease (AD) refers to a progressive brain disease, which gradually destroys thinking skills and memory, as well as the capacity to perform even basic tasks. It is one of the leading causes of progressive dementia. There are several factors that contribute to the development of AD, but the most significant risk factor is aging. Intracellular neurofibrillary tangles and extracellular aggregates of amyloid β (Aβ) plaques made up of hyperphosphorylated τ-protei...

Mobile Phone and Internet Addiction: Evaluation and Management - Hardcover

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by Ezra Potter (Editor)Mobile phone and Internet addiction refers to a person's inability to control mobile and Internet use. An excessive use of mobile phone and Internet is associated with several complications related to psychological and emotional characteristics such as depression, loneliness, social anxiety and impulsivity. It can lead to an imbalance of chemicals in the brain and can hinder the cognitive capacity of a person. There are several criteria used for diagnosing mobile and In...