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Brain Tumor Microenvironment - Hardcover

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by Annunziato Mangiola (Guest Editor), Gianluca Trevisi (Guest Editor)This Special Issue explores the brain tumor microenvironment, a complex interplay crucial for tumor behavior. We aim to achieve the following: characterize tumor microenvironment features; investigate cell-environment interactions; identify novel therapeutic targets; understand the role of extracellular vesicles; develop and validate preclinical models; and integrate advanced imaging. Gliomas, like glioblastoma, pose signif...

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by Christopher Nordstrom (Author)This is the first BMAT theory and practice book on the market, providing not only practice questions but breaking down the BMAT exam step-by-step. The authors, both leading specialists in BMAT training, focus on each section in turn, using many sample questions to carefully illustrate the theory rather than simply testing rote learning. A concluding mock exam allows candidates to consolidate learning through self-assessment, with model answers to refer to at t...

33 Prostate Cancer Meal Recipes That Will Help You Fight Cancer, Increase Your Energy, and Feel Better: The Simple Solution to Your Cancer Problems - Paperback

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by Joe Correa (Author)33 Prostate Cancer Meal Recipes That Will Help You Fight Cancer, Increase Your Energy, and Feel Better By Joe Correa CSN Cancer, in general, is a well-known disease that attacks many organs and other parts of our body, somehow it increases the abnormal growth of cells causing the spread of carcinoma in a process called metastases; although there are many treatments for cancer they are extremely invasive, and can many times kill good cells in the process. Prostate Cancer ...

Medical Terminology: Master Your Medical Vocabulary by Learning to Pronounce, Understand and Memorize over 2000 of the Most Commonly Used Medical Term - Paperback

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by Vincent Richards (Author)Unlock the keys to successfully integrating complex medical terminology to your repertoire of verbal understanding.Learning all the necessary Medical Terminology for successful navigation of your job or schooling doesn't have to be an overwhelming and daunting task.In fact, mastering and learning to properly pronounce all of these terms is a rather simple process, so long as you go about it the right way.By exploring the fundamentals of the word structure, its foun...

Fundamentals of Glaucoma: A Guide for Ophthalmic Nurse Practitioners, Optometrists and Orthoptists - Paperback

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by Salman Waqar (Editor)Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness worldwide. Robust screening alongside early diagnosis and prompt management is essential for preserving vision. Advanced ophthalmic nurse practitioners, optometrists and orthoptists are increasingly becoming part of a multi-disciplinary team approach that is designed to provide the best outcomes for our patients.This full-colour book has been written by experienced ophthalmologists and optometrists, and details all tha...

Essential Public Health: Theory and Practice - Paperback

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by Kirsteen Watson (Editor), Jan Yates (Editor), Stephen Gillam (Editor) Number of Pages: 360 Dimensions: 0.87 x 9.61 x 7.48 IN Publication Date: December 14, 2023

Omics Approaches in Veterinary Parasitology: Diagnosis, Biomarkers, and Drug Development - Hardcover

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by Muhammad Sohail Sajid (Editor), Hafiz Muhammad Rizwan (Editor)Omics Approaches in Veterinary Parasitology: Diagnosis, Biomarkers, and Drug Development explores applications of omics approaches for diagnosis, biomarker discovery, and drug development against parasites of veterinary importance. It presents the fundamental principles of parasite biology and their complex physiological processes. The chapters review key aspects such as parasite life cycles, host-parasite interactions, and the ...

Experiencing Motivational Interviewing from the Inside Out: A Self-Practice/Self-Reflection Workbook for Practitioners - Hardcover

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by David B. Rosengren (Author), Lynne H. Johnston (Author), Charlotte E. Hilton (Author)This cutting-edge experiential workbook invites practitioners to deepen their motivational interviewing (MI) skills through self-practice/self-reflection (SP/SR), a proven training method. From leading MI researchers and trainers, step-by-step modules guide readers to apply MI to a personal or professional challenge and systematically reflect on the experience. Instructions are given for working through th...

Reality Check: Recognize Burnout, Prevent It, and Discover How to Live Well - Paperback

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by Tianne Foster (Author)Burnout syndrome is a global health crisis!What happens when a nurse, pharmacist, or physician is burned out?As a healthcare professional, do you find that you're disengaged and cynical about your work?Burnout syndrome can be characterized by cynicism, emotional exhaustion, and a decrease in one's sense of personal accomplishment. The truth is, we all may have felt some form of these qualities at some point in our lives, but what leads to burnout? What happens if we b...

The Female Reproductive System - Paperback

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by Ian Peate (Author)Author BiographyIAN PEATE is a Visiting Professor at Northumbria University, a Senior Clinical Fellow at the University of Hertfordshire, and a Professorial Fellow at the University of Roehampton. He is also the Editor-in-Chief of the British Journal of Nursing and the Consultant Editor of the Journal of Paramedic Practice and the International Journal of Advancing Practice. Number of Pages: 176 Dimensions: 0.36 x 9.61 x 6.69 IN Publication Date: February 05, 2025

The Hormone Decision: 7 Questions To Ask Yourself and Your Doctor About Hormone Replacement Therapy and Other Options - Paperback

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by Linda Laucella (Author)Has the latest research on hormone replacement therapy left you confused and reconsidering your choice? Here is the information you need to make the decision that's right for you!The recent findings on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) have left millions of women feeling angry, worried, and full of questions. For decades, doctors have recommended HRT to relieve the symptoms of menopause and ward off potential health risks. But do the risks outweigh the benefits?The H...

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by S. Matthew Liao (Author)S. Matthew Liao argues here that children have a right to be loved. To do so he investigates questions such as whether children are rightholders; what grounds a child's right to beloved; whether love is an appropriate object of a right; and other philosophical and practical issues. His proposal is that all human beings have rights to the fundamental conditions for pursuing a good life; therefore, as human beings, children have human rights to the fundamental conditi...

Cleveland Clinic Manual of Vascular Surgery - Paperback

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by Samir K. Shah (Editor), Daniel G. Clair (Editor)This book, from the faculty and residents of one of the world's most respected hospitals, provides a comprehensive and concise approach to vascular disease. Beginning with the foundations of vascular disease and diagnosis, this text moves on to cover critical disease processes. Each section of the book, dedicated to a unique pathology, explains salient pathophysiology, presentation, diagnosis, treatment options, and outcomes. A special emphas...

Life Support Systems for Humans in Space - Paperback

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by Erik Seedhouse (Author)Life support systems are an integral part of crewed spacecraft designs and habitation systems. This textbook introduces the LSS capabilities that sustain humans who live and work in space, and it is written at a level appropriate for both undergraduate and postgraduate students.The book begins with the basics of space physiology before detailing the features that make up different kinds of life support systems. It includes concise descriptions of how atmospheric pres...

The Silent Epidemic: What Everyone Should Know About Brain Injury - Paperback

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by Mark John Condon (Author)Every year over 50,000 people will die from brain injury. Annually, one million more brain injury survivors will suffer long-term disability. Yet those closest to neurological research aimed at "understanding the brain" say that to date researchers have only scratched the surface. There is an urgent need for rehabilitation professionals to be much better informed about the personal consequences of brain injury. The dysfunctions associated with brain injury can be s...

MCAT Medical College Admission Test - Paperback

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by Jcm-McAt Test Preparation Group (Author)Bonus Offer: Free Online Email Tutoring Subscription This booklet is solely devoted to test taking strategies that can be applied to the MCAT exam. If you have done a lot of practice questions and content, this booklet will provide very useful techniques to passing the MCAT exam. If you are taking the exam for the first time, this booklet will be a huge asset to helping you study and pass your exam the first time. If you are really struggling to pass...

Biomedical Engineering for Global Health: Cancer, Inequity, and Technology - Hardcover

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by Nirmala Ramanujam (Author), Brian Crouch (Author)Explore the fundamentals of biomedical engineering technologies with this thought-provoking introduction, framed around modern-day global cancer inequities. Connecting engineering principles to real-world global health scenarios, this textbook introduces major technological advances in cancer care through the lens of global health inequity, discusses how promising new technologies can address this inequity, and demonstrates how novel medical...

Masterclass in Medicine: Lessons from the Experts - Paperback

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by Marcy B. Bolster (Editor), Jason Liebowitz (Editor), Philip Seo (Editor)This premier text brings together talented and renowned physicians globally, to discuss important topics related to clinical excellence, including humility, empathy, and ingenuity in medicine to achieve greatness as a clinician. Healthcare professionals will gain tremendous knowledge through the stories and experiences of these experts.Author BiographyJason Liebowitz, MDJason Liebowitz, MD is an Assistant Professor of ...

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by Werner Junge (Author)The Oil-Dispersion Bath by Werner Junge provides information about oil-dispersion bath therapy. The therapeutic technique is described, and a list of dispersion oils and their specific uses is included. Number of Pages: 19 Dimensions: 0.05 x 11 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: January 21, 2025

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Quality by Design: A Clinical Microsystems Approach - Paperback

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by Marjorie M. Godfrey (Editor), Tina C. Foster (Editor), Julie K. Johnson (Editor)The latest edition of the bestselling text on quality improvement in health care, providing powerful theoretical frameworks and principles, valuable tools and techniques, and a proven action-learning program Now in its second edition, Quality By Design contains an evidence and practice based strategy for teaching and practicing the clinical microsystem approach across all levels of health care organizations. Ov...

The Art of Alternative Medicine Made Easy: What You Need to Know about Great Ways in Treating Different Medical Condition - Paperback

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by Adam Potts (Author)My knowledge of medicine is sketchy and my knowledge of alternative medicine is bordering on skeletal. Like many people, I necessarily take maintenance drugs for conditions such as high blood pressure. Naturally, as I age, I am discovering a myriad of annoyance maladies that might be satisfactorily treated with alternative medicines. A guide assisting me in sorting this out would prove invaluable. I am equipped with a built-in resistance to taking pills. A guide to alter...

Fascia, Function, and Medical Applications - Paperback

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by David Lesondak (Editor), Angeli Maun Akey (Editor)Fascia is the biodynamic tissue that connects every muscle, bone, organ, and nerve in the body; it is an emerging field in healthcare and allied health modalities. Following its predecessor, the second edition is essential reading for medical and allied health practitioners who want to bring scientific insights of the importance of fascia to human health into their clinical practices. It contains contributions from a team of top researchers...

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Sound and Sense in Contemporary Theatre: Mad Auralities - Hardcover

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by Matthew Tomkinson (Author)This book is among the first to consider the subject of mad auralities in theatre and performance, asking: what does it mean to hear and listen madly? Drawing widely upon mad studies, critical disability studies, theatre studies, sound studies, queer studies, and critical race theory, it seeks to explore the theatrical relationship between sound and mental health differences by examining a range of case studies in which audience members are immersed in auditory si...

Celebrating Syed: Independent in functional use - Paperback

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by Luke Thompson (Created by)Celebrating Syed is part of the Switch Heroes series, social stories created to support switch users with their switch progression. The Switch Heroes series is part of the Seven Stages of Switch Development, created by Occupational Therapist and AT specialist Luke Thompson.Celebrating Syed is the stage where you will learn to use switches to functionally control multiple software and devices across your day. For example, you can use switches for communication usin...

The Risks and Ethics of Human Gene Editing: A Philosophical Guide to the Arguments - Paperback

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by Madeleine Hayenhjelm (Author), Christer Nordlund (Author)This Open Access book is about the risks and the ethics of human germline gene editing, i.e., the possibility to make heritable changes to the DNA of early human embryos or germ cells. Is there something particularly morally problematic about editing the human germline? Is there something unique about germline editing, and, if so, does this suggest that we ought not to edit the human germline, or only in particular circumstances or f...

50 Pharmacotherapy Studies Every Palliative Practitioner Should Know - Paperback

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by Mary Lynn McPherson (Editor), Mellar P. Davis (Editor), Alexandra L. McPherson (Editor)Author BiographyMary Lynn McPherson, PHARMD, MA, MDE, BCPS, CPE is the Professor and Executive Director of Advanced Post-Graduate Education in Palliative Care at the University of Maryland, Baltimore. She is a member of the Center to Advance Chronic Pain Research, and has years of experience in pain management and palliative care. Mellar P. Davis, MD, FCCP, FAAHPM, is the Section Head of the Palliative C...

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by Thomas Haldane (Editor)Medicinal chemistry is a field that integrates the concepts of pharmacology and organic chemistry. This book contains some path-breaking studies in the field of medicinal chemistry which will help students and research scholars gain significant insights. Vital topics like pharmacokinetics, structure-activity relationships, etc., have been elucidated in this book. It will help the readers, especially those pursuing this discipline, in keeping pace with the current tec...

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All That We Ask of You Is to Always Be Happy - Paperback

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by Bridget Bell (Author), Riah Patterson MD (Introduction by)Poems that offer an honest portrayal of the complex realities of motherhood, including the devastating effects of postpartum depression. Maternal mental illness is an ongoing health crisis and deserves awareness, not only in the medical world but in the poetry world, too. Bridget Bell's All that We Ask of You Is to Always Be Happy offers support to current mothers, mothers-to-be, family members of people suffering from perinatal me...

Understanding Emotional Triggers: A Caregiver's Handbook for Success - Paperback

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by Jennifer Carpenter (Author)Summarize the document in the format of a book descriptionUnderstanding Emotional Triggers: A Caregiver's Handbook for SuccessIn this insightful guide, caregivers-whether surrogate parents, foster parents, or step-parents-are equipped with the knowledge and tools to navigate the complex emotional landscapes of child care. The book delves into the concept of emotional triggers, defining them as specific stimuli that provoke strong emotional responses rooted in pas...

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Fluids & Electrolytes Made Incredibly Easy! - Paperback

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by Laura Willis (Author)Fluids & Electrolytes Made Incredibly Easy!(R), 8th Edition, is your quick-reference guide to success in understanding fluids and electrolytes at every stage of your nursing career--in class, on the unit, as you prepare for the NCLEX(R), and whenever you need a refresher. This irreplaceable resource is written in the enjoyable Incredibly Easy(R) style, making must-have information approachable and entertaining while clarifying real-world applications. Step-by-step...

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2020: One City, Seven People, and the Year Everything Changed - Paperback

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by Eric Klinenberg (Author)A meticulously reported, character-driven, unforgettable investigation of a time when nothing was certain and everything was at stake, by the acclaimed sociologist and best-selling author Eric Klinenberg "A gripping, deeply moving account of a signal year in modern history, told through the stories of seven ordinary people. Klinenberg's narrative shows how the legacy of that year continues to shape us, our politics and our personal lives."--Siddhartha Mukherjee, Pu...

Something's the Matter with Amy - Paperback

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by Christy Gerrell (Author)The story of little Amy Bac and her courageous battle against a rare disease as told by us - her parents. Amy fought this disease with grace and with courage as her parents faced a stalker meant to bring more harm to their innocent little child. Together, strong in their faith - Amy's parents would fight for their child's very life while their daughter's love for them never faltered.Three months after Amy's death on Valentine's day - Chad and Christy would receive t...