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Nutrition to Improve Pregnancy and Childbirth - Hardcover

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by Jena Lin (Editor)Nutrition is the physiological and biochemical process used by an organism in order to sustain life. It involves absorption, ingestion, assimilation, catabolism, biosynthesis and excretion. Nutrition in pregnancy is significant for the healthy growth of the fetus. The nutrition required during pregnancy differs from non-pregnant condition. During pregnancy, energy requirements are high and there is also requirement of particular micronutrients. Folic acid, folate and DHA o...

Oral Health and Systemic Diseases - Hardcover

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by Theresa Martino (Editor)Oral health is essential for maintaining systematic health. A good oral health can decrease the risk of various systemic diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Oral diseases are linked to other diseases of the body due to the natural reaction of the human body towards harmful stimuli, which is known as inflammatory response. It is the body's warning response towards viruses and infections. The common symptoms of inflammation inc...

Newborn Screening for Diseases and Disorders - Hardcover

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by Elizabeth Curling (Editor)Newborn screening refers to tests that aim to find out the risk of developing uncommon but severe medical conditions that could affect the growth in infants. It seeks to identify metabolic, genetic and developmental disorders as early as possible. Newborn screening allows for rapid diagnosis of the conditions of newborns and then initiating treatment, at the earliest possible time. The forms of newborn screening tests include hearing test, blood tests and critical...

Nutrition Essentials for Type 2 Diabetes - Hardcover

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by Vanessa Artiga (Editor)Type-2 diabetes is the most common type of diabetes characterized by an increased blood sugar level in the body. The management of type-2 diabetes involves a diet rich in nutrient-dense foods. Fiber, proteins, vitamins, complex carbohydrates, and minerals are good sources of nutrients for type-2 diabetics. Diabetic diet should consist of nutritious food items including fruits such as peaches, berries, oranges, apples, melons, pears, and vegetables such as cucumbers, ...

Kidney Diseases: Management and Emerging Therapies - Hardcover

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by Kevin Lewis (Editor)Kidney diseases are the diseases that can affect or damage the kidneys. Diabetes and hypertension are the major risk factors for kidney disease and can cause kidney failure. Diabetes causes higher levels of sugar in blood that damages the kidneys and decreases their ability to filter waste and fluid from the blood, causing kidney disease over time. High blood pressure is the second most common cause of kidney failure, after diabetes. It narrows the blood vessels which r...

Molecular Virology and Biology of Iridoviruses - Hardcover

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by Gus Romero (Editor)Iridoviruses refer to a type of double-stranded DNA viruses with an icosahedral structure that belong to the iridoviridae family. The members of this family can infect invertebrates, protozoa, vertebrates and algae. The host range of iridoviruses differs, such as some have a broad range of hosts, while others are limited to a small number of hosts. Non-lethal and concealed infections are common in various hosts. Horizontal transmission of iridoviruses generally occurs th...

Clinical Medicine and Healthcare - Hardcover

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by Maxim Clement (Editor)Clinical medicine is a field of medicine that deals primarily with the practice and study of medicine based on the direct examination of the patient. This field is concerned with the assessment of patients that includes diagnosis, treatment and prevention of a disease. There are a range of diagnostic devices such as stethoscope, thermometer, tongue depressor, etc. used for the physical examination of a patient. In the field of clinical medicine, a number of medical di...

Central Nervous System: Role of Nutrition in Development, Maintenance and Aging - Hardcover

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by Kelly Turner (Editor)The central nervous system (CNS) is the part of the nervous system that includes the spinal cord and brain. As a highly metabolic and specialized active organ, the brain relies on a consistent and adequate supply of nutrients. It is widely recognized that a balanced diet in terms of quantity and quality of nutrients is required for the regular functioning of the body, including the CNS at every of life from infancy to old age. Nutrition is crucial for neurodevelopment ...

Characterization of Bacteria-Dental Materials Interactions - Hardcover

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by Reynaldo Brito (Editor)Bacteria are a complex group of living microorganisms. They can be broadly classified on the basis of shape into different types such as cocci (spherical bacteria), bacilli (rod-shaped bacteria), and spirilla (spiral bacteria). The bacterial adhesion to a surface is a multi-step process through which single bacterial cells initially attach to the biomaterial followed by creation of biofilm, which is the primary cause of bacteria-related infections. Resin, composites,...

Devices for Blood Analysis: Hematology Essentials - Hardcover

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by Marko Emanuel (Editor)Blood is a type of body fluid found in the circulatory system of human beings and other vertebrates. It carries essential substances including oxygen and nutrients to the cells. It also carries-back the metabolic waste products and carbon dioxide from the cells to lungs, kidneys and digestive system to be removed by the body. Blood analysis refers to the laboratory investigation of a blood sample that helps to gather information about its chemical and physical propert...

Handbook of Liver Diseases and Nutrition - Hardcover

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by Lucinda Clopton (Editor)Kidneys are two reddish-brown organs that are shaped like beans and are found in vertebrates. They are positioned on the right and left side of the retroperitoneal space. Kidney disease is a condition in which the kidneys get damaged. It often leads to kidney dysfunction to some extent and might become the reason for kidney failure, which results in complete damage of kidneys and their function. Kidney failure is called the final stage of kidney disease in which kid...

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by Douglas Haywood (Editor)B-vitamins are a group of water soluble vitamins that play significant roles in cell metabolism and synthesis of red blood cells. There are eight B-vitamins, namely, B1 (thiamin), B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), B5 (pantothenic acid), B6 (pyridoxine), B7 (biotin), B9 (folate [folic acid]), and B12 (cobalamin). Vitamin B9 and vitamin B12 are essential water-soluble vitamins that perform pivotal function in the maintenance of one-carbon metabolism. The one carbon metabo...

Handbook of Breast Cancer Treatments - Hardcover

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by Brianna Peralta (Editor)Breast cancer refers to a type of cancer that develops in the breast cells. Invasive lobular carcinoma and invasive ductal carcinoma are the two most common types of breast cancer. There are various symptoms and signs associated with this type of cancer, such as a newly inverted nipple, a breast lump, pitting or redness of the skin above the breast, changes in the size, appearance or shape of a breast, etc. Some of the major risk factors linked to breast cancer incl...

The Prescription-To-Prison Pipeline: The Medicalization and Criminalization of Pain - Hardcover

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by Michelle Smirnova (Author)In The Prescription-to-Prison Pipeline Michelle Smirnova argues that the ongoing opioid drug epidemic is the result of an endless cycle in which suffering is medicalized and drug use is criminalized. Drawing on interviews with eighty incarcerated individuals in Missouri correctional institutions, Smirnova shows how contradictions in medical practices, social ideals, and legal policies disproportionately criminalize the poor for their social condition. This crimina...

Dental Items Of Interest: A Monthly Journal Of Dental Science, Art And Literature; Volume 20 - Hardcover

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by Anonymous (Author)Stay up-to-date on the latest developments in dental science, art, and literature with this informative monthly journal. Packed with articles on the latest techniques, technologies, and trends, this journal is an invaluable resource for dental professionals, students, and anyone interested in the field of dentistry.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "pub...

Reto Diástasis Abdominal (Guía Completa) / Diastasis Recti Challenge (Complete Guide) - Paperback

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by Gabriela Grande (Author)La diástasis abdominal es mucho más que un problema estético, y tiene solución. No permitas que la diástasis abdominal limite tu vida. Únete al reto y construye el abdomen que mereces. Si tu abdomen cambió por completo después del embarazo, se hincha como un globo por las noches, tienes pérdidas de orina o dolores de espalda, es posible que pertenezcas al gran porcentaje de mujeres con diástasis abdominal. Ha llegado el momento de que conozcas la verdad sobre esta ...

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Communication Between Honeybees: More Than Just a Dance in the Dark - Paperback

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by J?gen Tautz (Author)J?gen Tautz, renowned German bee researcher explains how bees communicate. Exciting and surprising new insights on communication between bees. During the history of bee research, scientists have peered deep into the inner life of bee colonies and learned much about the behaviour of these insects. Above all, the bee waggle dance has become a famous and extensively discussed phenomenon. Nevertheless, recent insights reveal that while bees are social insects inside the hiv...

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Behavior Analysis: Translational Perspectives and Clinical Practice - Paperback

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by Henry S. RoAne (Editor), Andrew R. Craig (Editor), Valdeep Saini (Editor)This is the first comprehensive volume to bridge the gap between the science of behavior and applied behavior analysis (ABA). The book demonstrates how laboratory research informs real-world interventions to facilitate behavior change, and vice versa. Most of the chapters are written by researcher-clinician collaborators, who highlight commonalities and differences in the ways they conceptualize behavior and collect, ...

MENIERE'S DISEASE - What is Meniere's, Symptoms, Treatment, and Lifestyle - Paperback

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by Pierre Mouchette (Author)MENIERE'S disease is a vestibular disorder of the inner ear and brain that affects balance, hearing, and vision. People with this disorder have sudden attacks of vertigo, tinnitus, hearing loss, a feeling of fullness in the affected ear, and uncontrolled eye movements. The worst part of having this disease is that an attack can occur at any time. Yes, the person looks and acts normally because they are normal. The liability is that they can suddenly have a vicious ...

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The Just Diagnosed Guide: Sarcoidosis - Paperback

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by Jen Singer (Author)Your doctor just diagnosed you with sarcoidosis, and you've got questions. So you Google it.Don't Google it.The internet simply has too much unfiltered information, and it doesn't take into account your personal prognosis for sarcoidosis.Wouldn't you rather find out what you really need to know from another sarcoidosis patient who's also a medical writer? Jen Singer has done the Googling about sarcoidosis for you so you don't have to. Then she translated the "medicalese"...

Telehealth Success: How to Thrive in the New Age of Remote Care - Hardcover

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by Brandon M. Welch (Author), Aditi U. Joshi (Author)The Definitive Guide to Mastering TelehealthIn the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the healthcare landscape experienced an unprecedented transformation, thrusting millions of clinicians into telehealth. What was once a niche method of providing care rapidly became the new standard overnight.While some healthcare providers have adapted well, many find themselves wrestling with the challenges of telehealth. Mastering telehealth requires an ent...

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MLS Exam Secrets Study Guide: MLS Review and Practice Test for the Amt Medical Laboratory Scientist Certification - Paperback

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by Mometrix (Editor) Number of Pages: 260 Publication Date: July 11, 2023

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Cpsgt Exam Secrets Study Guide: Cpsgt Test Review for the Certified Polysomnographic Technician Examination - Paperback

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by Mometrix Sleep Technician Certification (Editor) Number of Pages: 172 Publication Date: July 11, 2023

Psychedelic Anatomy: coloring book - Paperback

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by Barbara Gibbs (Author)My AI created coloring book about human anatomy that took a strange psychedelic twist. Number of Pages: 32 Dimensions: 0.07 x 11 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: June 20, 2023

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Education Scholarship in Healthcare: The Health Scholar's Toolbox - Paperback

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by April S. Fitzgerald (Editor), Gundula Bosch (Editor)Academic medical centers continue to require evidence of scholarly activity for their faculty to maintain their appointment and to advance in promotion/rank. For some, training to know how to obtain evidence of scholarship was obtained through fellowship where information was passed from mentor to mentee in an apprenticeship fashion without a formalized text to follow to obtain the information. In fellowship, information might flow throug...

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Aap Pediatric Obesity Clinical Support Chart - Spiral

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by American Academy of Pediatrics Section o (Author), Sarah Armstrong (Editor), Victoria W. Rogers (Editor)This convenient point-of-care resource provides practitioners with an evidence-based quick reference guide for evaluating and treating overweight and obesity in the clinical setting. The content is grounded in the latest clinical practice guideline from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and includes guidance on evidence and recommendations, evaluation (for primary well-child visit...

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by Tammy Euliano (Author)A device that can save a life is also one that can end it Kadence, a new type of implanted defibrillator, misfires in a patient visiting University Hospital for a routine medical procedure--causing the heart rhythm problem it's meant to correct. Dr. Kate Downey, an experienced anesthesiologist, resuscitates the patient, but she grows concerned for a loved one who recently received the same device--her beloved Great-Aunt Irm. When a second device misfires, Kate turns...

How to Become a Phlebotomist in California - Paperback

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by Jonathan I. Angulo (Author)How to Become a Phlebotomist in California is an aspiring phlebotomist's essential guide to your exciting new allied health career path in the medical field. It provides everything you need to navigate the journey of becoming a phlebotomist including selecting a school for your phlebotomy training, taking the phlebotomy exam, getting your phlebotomist license, and more. If you want a professional career as a phlebotomist in California in the allied healthcare ind...

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by Stewart Mercer (Editor), Chris Salisbury (Editor), Martin Fortin (Editor)Back JacketABC of Multimorbidity is the first title to provide primary care practitioners with a practical approach to the complex issues of treating and managing patients with more than one morbidity.Ageing populations and earlier diagnosis of chronic conditions mean more people are living longer with multimorbidity. However, treatment guidelines are often designed for treatment in isolation of other morbidities. Mul...

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by T. A. McGeady (Author), P. J. Quinn (Author), E. S. Fitzpatrick (Author)Veterinary Embryology, 2nd Edition, has been updated to reflect the many changes that have developed in the field; the text has been fully revised and expanded and is now in full colour and many pedagogical features and a companion website have been developed. A new edition of this highly successful student textbook, updated to reflect the latest developments in the field of embryology, with the inclusion of four new ...

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Forensic Psychology: Crime, Justice, Law, Interventions - Paperback

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by Graham M. Davies (Editor), Anthony R. Beech (Editor)Introduces forensic psychology to students and professionals who want to better understand psychology's expanding influence on the study of law, crime and criminality Forensic psychology is a constantly growing discipline, both in terms of student interest and as a profession for graduates. This book highlights the often sizeable gap between media myths surrounding forensic practice and reality. Editors Graham Davies and Anthony Beech pre...

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by Raymond Tallis (Author)Neuroscience has made astounding progress in the understanding of the brain. What should we make of its claims to go beyond the brain and explain consciousness, behaviour and culture? Where should we draw the line? In this brilliant critique Raymond Tallis dismantles "Neuromania", arising out of the idea that we are reducible to our brains and "Darwinitis" according to which, since the brain is an evolved organ, we are entirely explicable within an evolutionary frame...