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Recommended Books on Wilson's Disease
Managing Heart Failure in Primary Care The clinical manifestations of heart failure are encountered on a daily basis in medical practice and yet, for many clinicians, full understanding of this condition is hindered by its multifaceted nature and consequent lack of accurate definition. This book sets out to define the components that make up heart failure syndrome, and explains how its pathological development progresses to affect the different body systems. Practical advice on the investigation and treatment of the heart failure patient is given, with individual chapters on the use of diuretics, ACE inhibitors and digoxin. The wider clinical issues are also addressed - for example, the value of patient education, non-pharmacological therapies, and the treatment of concomitant cardiac problems. The book also takes a look at the epidemiology of the disease by outlining the current status of heart failure as a public health problem, and how the situation can be improved with the instigation of preventative strategies. This volume, written by leading cardiologists, takes a very practical view of the subject from the general practice standpoint. However, it would also be of interest to hospital physicians and medical students requiring an up-to-date review on heart failure.
Cardiac Rehabilitation Adult Fitness, and Exercise Testing ...aids in the evaluation of the patient before an exercise plan is prescribed...full coverage of each step of cardiac rehab, and all aspects of program planning, implementation, and development are encompassed.
Bacteriology of Humans: An Ecological Perspective Until recently, the indigenous microbiota of humans has been a relatively neglected area of microbiology with most attention being focused on those microbes that cause disease in humans, rather than on those that co-exist with us in the disease-free state. However, in the past decade research has shown that not only is the indigenous microbiota involved in protecting humans from exogenous pathogens but it is also involved in our development and nutrition. Consequently, interest has grown substantially among health professionals and scientists in analyzing and understanding these microbial (largely bacterial) communities.
This comprehensive, yet accessible text provides an up-to-date guide to the development, composition and distribution of indigenous microbial communities of humans. With the aid of abundant colour figures, diagrams, tables and maps, it establishes links between the physicochemical factors prevailing at an anatomical site and the types of microbes to be found there. The book includes an introduction to the human-microbe symbiosis as well as an in-depth look at the main systems and organs of the human body that have an indigenous microbiota. Each chapter includes a list of references for further study.
This is an excellent and informative reference book that will be useful to anyone with an interest in microbiology, medical microbiology, microbial ecology, infectious diseases, immunology, human biology, medicine, dentistry, nursing, health sciences, biomedical sciences or pharmacy – it should be on the shelf of every major science and medical library.
Infection Control in Clinical Practice This revised edition has been updated thoroughly throughout in line with current policy, clinical practice in the UK. It contains new material on emerging pathogens, antimicrobial agents and resistance, and infection control guidance. The evidence-base for infection control practice has been fully revised to take into account new research and guidance.
Wilson's Syndrome: The Miracle of Feeling Well "Wilson's Syndrome - The Miracle of Feeling Well" describes the causes and often debilitating symptoms of Wilson's Syndrome, as well as the typically fast and effective treatment. Symptoms can include fatigue, headaches, migraines, PMS, irritability, anxiety and panic attacks, depression, low sex drive, easy weight gain, asthma, allergies, and/or others.
Percutaneous Interventions for Congenital Heart Disease
Written for pediatric cardiologists who want to specialize in interventional cardiology and need a step-by-step guide to carrying out procedures, this practical text is also aimed at adult cardiologists who want to learn more than just 'shooting for the coronaries'. Addressing this need, all kinds of interventions in congenital heart disease and the new field of 'structural heart disease' are covered, including · acquired valvular heart disease · post-myocardial infarction ventricular septal defects · PFO closure · closure of the left atrial appendage · paravalvular leak closure · techniques to treat diseases of the aorta · hybrid procedures The only recent text on how to perform interventional cardiology for congenital heart disease in both the pediatric and adult patient, this expertly written work will help to overcome barriers between pediatric and adult cardiologists, and pave the way for a new specialist, the cardiovascular interventionalist.
Pathophysiology: Clinical Concepts of Disease Processes The new edition of this well-respected text uses a body system approach to studying diseases. This comprehensive textbook, with its traditional presentation of content, integrates basic science with clinical practice and focuses on the alterations in biologic processes that affect the body's equilibrium. Highly readable, it includes shorter, more focused chapters, and end-of-chapter study questions.
Case Studies in Neuropsychological Rehabilitation (Contemporary Neurology Series (Cloth)) After an introduction to the current theories and research findings related to brain injury rehabilitation, this text presents 20 case studies of adults who sustained severe brain damage caused by traumatic head injuries, encephalitis, stroke, hypoxia and other conditions. Problems that follow such injuries are analyzed in detail; these include loss of self-care skills, memory impairment, and language, reading, visuoperceptual and behavioral difficulties. The chapters describe the lifestyle of each individual before the onset of brain damage and the subsequent symptoms, neuropsychological assessment, rehabilitation, and long-term outcome of their condition. Most chapters include a report by the patient and/or family member, thus enhancing the reader's understanding of the predicaments faced by brain-injured individuals as they learn to cope with traumatic changes in lifestyle. Although improvement for those with severe brain injuries is slow and limited, the patients described in the book made some progress after their admission to rehabilitation services. The exhaustive analysis of each case and a step-by-step description of management will serve as an inspiring and informative guide for students, professionals and other caregivers.
Williams Textbook of Endocrinology The state-of-the-art, tenth edition of endocrinology's classic text bridges the gap between basic science and endocrinology clinical practice. Thoroughly revised and updated, it includes new material on the thyroid and diabetes mellitus to reflect today's explosive increase in knowledge. Written by an outstanding team of authors, the 10th edition features numerous new authors who provide fresh perspectives.
Health for Midlife Women: When You Think You Are Falling Apart (Dispatches from the Frontlines of Medicine) Readers are empowered by understanding their changing bodies. From cosmetic surgery to hormone therapy, concerns midlife women have are presented in a clear, interesting way.
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