This book addresses the role of mechanical factors in the development, adaptation, maintenance, aging, and repair of skeletal tissues such as bones, cartilage, tendons, ligaments, and muscles. The authors show how the normal develoment of skeletal tissues is influenced by mechanical stimulation beginning in the embryo and continuing throughout life into old age. They also show how degenerative disorders such as arthritis and osteoporosis are regulated by the same mechanical processes that influence development and growth. Skeletal Function and Form bridges important gaps among disciplines and will appeal to a wide audience of bioengineers, zoologists, anthropologists, paleontologists, and orthopedists.

The majority of young people in the American juvenile justice system have diagnosable mental illnesses，including substance abuse，mental retardation and learning disorders。However，these often remain undetected and untreated。 In this book，a team of experts examines the prevalence of mental disorders in this population and describes the means of screening for，diagnosing，and treating them effectively in a developmentally appropriate，culturally sensitive manner。They also examine psychopharmacologic and psychotherapeutic approaches；innovative alternatives to detention；the true costs of detaining youth；vulnerability to self-incrimination；and the alarming trend of minority confinement。Their comprehensive coverage includes discussion of ethical dilemmas and the need for preventive strategies and integrated approaches involving judicial，law enforcement， educational，and mental health professionals。 This book will be of interest to both mental health and juvenile justice professional

Now completely up-to-date, this in-depth casebook takes mental disorders from the realm of theory into the complex reality of human lives. The new seventh edition explores the full range of psychopathologies and types of patients. The 23 cases focus on symptoms, the client's history, treatment, and the outcome to provide detailed de*ions of a wide range of clinical problems that readers may face in the field. These problems span from childhood disorders to psychotic and personality disorders.

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the Second International Workshop on Medical Imaging and Augmented Reality, MIAR 2004, held in Beijing, China, in August 2004. The 41 revised full papers presented together with 4 invited papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 93 submissions. The papers are organized in topical sections on image processing, reconstruction, and coding; statistical and shape based segmentation; brain image analysis; cardiac modeling and segmentation; image registration; and surgical navigation and augmented reality.

This newly updated edition of the benchmark guide to computer-assisted clinical trials provides a comprehensive primer for prospective managers. It covers every critical issue of the design and conduct of clinical trials, including study design, organization, regulatory agency liaison, data collection and analysis, as well as recruitment, software, monitoring, and reporting. Keeping the same user-friendly format as the original, this Second Edition features new examples and the latest developments in regulatory guidelines, such as e-submission procedures and computerized direct data acquisition. The new edition also reflects the increasing globalization of clinical trial activities, and includes new information about international standards and procedures, including the Common Technical Document and CDISC standards. This step-by-step guide is supported by handy checklists and extracts from submitted protocols. Experienced author and consultant Phillip Good incorporateshumorous yet instructiv

Journal of American Medical Association : It has been said that dermatology is the most inclusive specialty because it deals not only with the skin but also with everything that the skin contains and touches. There's some truth to that. For instance, where else can you find the editors of a medical textbook, as in Fitzpatrick's Dermatology in General Medicine, waxing proudly in the preface about including fresh material on anthrax, smallpox, and Botox? In other words, the field considers its domain to range from the war on terrorism to our narcissistic culture. Happily, the Botox chapter does not include tips on how to throw a "Botox party." There is also a new chapter on "Evidence-Based Dermatology." I must admit that when I first heard of the evidence-based approach, I wasn't much impressed with its novelty, seeming to remember at least one old-timer who made a comment about experiment being treacherous and judgment difficult (Hippocrates). But the author does a good job of defending the system, and

If getting into the right nursing school-and making your mark-is your goal, following the strategies in The Ultimate Guide to Getting into Nursing School will definitely put you ahead of the pack. This fun, information-packed guide covers all the essentials of the nursing school experience, from picking the right school to what to expect and how to rise to the head of the class once you are accepted into a program. Features: Insider advice and anecdotes from professors, nurses, and students who tell you what it's really like to go through the application process and succeed in nursing school Sure-fire steps for turning a nursing application into a winning application Self-assessment chapter that helps you determine whether nursing is right for you A detailed overview of the application process Everything you need to know to do well in school, including exam preparation, papers, and presentations, and the basic clinical information with which you'll need to be familiar

“a great”how-to“ manual as well as an excellent reference text。 If you are serious about astrophotography and are looking for something which will give you a stronger theoretical background on many of the related topics （optics， scope construction， digital signal processing），then you need to make sure you have a copy of Covington's book within easy reach。” Designed for use by busy professionals who need quick answers， The Stroke Book is a concise and practical reference for anyone involved in managing critically ill cerebrovascular patients。Contributors from leading stroke centers cover a wide range of common conditions and provide focused protocols for assessing and treating patients in the emergency room，intensive care unit， or on the hospital floor。

According to author Harvey Bialy, the work of molecular biologist Peter Duesberg has been grossly distorted by the media and scientific establishments. Until recently, the scientific community—and most notably, those from the National Institute for Health—have been unwilling to look at his provocative theories of different causes for cancer and HIV/AIDS. Inspired by UC Berkeley's rare creation of an archive for Duesberg's papers, this book explores Duesberg's early groundbreaking work with viruses and oncogenes, his contentious fights with other scientists, and the profound influence of his life's work. 作者简介： Harvey Bialy is a resident scholar at the Insitute of Biotechnology of the Autonomous National University of Mexico and formerly a postdoctoral-fellow of the Damon Runyon Foundation for Cancer Research. He is also the founding scientific editor of Nature Biotechnology and a member of South Africa's Presidential AIDS Advisory Panel.

This set comprises two paperback volumes. The first volume, TheWestern Medical Tradition, 800BC-1800AD, examines the system ofmedical ideas that went back to the Greeks of the eighth centuryBC, and played a major role in the understanding and treatment ofhealth and disease. Its influence spread from the Aegean basin tothe rest of the Mediterranean region, to Europe, and then toEuropean settlements overseas. The second volume, The WesternMedical Tradition, 1800-2000, is a detailed and authoritativeaccount, which describes the most important people, events, andtransformations in "Western" medicine, with explanations for whymedicine developed as it did. It contains one of the firsthistorical summaries of the development of medicine after WW II. Itis an authoritative source of new information as well as asynthesis of the current state of knowledge.

The definitive textbook in both adult and pediatric cardiac surgery is back--updated and revised in a new,3rd Edition! It thoroughly covers the full range of new and classic surgical procedures and presents the up-to-date clinical evidence practitioners need to make effective management decisions. Covers ischemic,valvular,and congenital heart disease; cardiac tumors; constrictive pericarditis; thoracic aortic surgery; cardiac transplantation; and much more. Explores each condition's natural history,diagnostic criteria,indications for surgery,operative techniques,and follow-up care. Features brand-new chapters covering diseases of the pulmonary arteries and diseases of the systemic veins,including Infective Endocarditis (Ch.15). Incorporates significant updates on coronary artery disease,aortic valve disease,cardiac rhythm disturbances,heart failure and transplantation,disease of the thoracic aorta,tetralogy of Fallot,anesthesia,and postoperative care. Presents thousands of

The principles and formulation of lipid-based drug delivery systems With its promise for improving drug absorption, the emerging field of lipid-based drug delivery systems has attracted considerable attention from academia to industry. Filling the need for a standard text on the subject, this book assembles a group of experienced investigators and educators from the front line of pharmaceutical sciences to provide a comprehensive resource on the fundamentals, formulation, and biopharmaceutical issues of lipid-based drug delivery. Presenting a solid grounding in the fundamental principles of lipid absorption in the intestines and vascular body systems, the text gives readers in-depth insight into the formulation issues, such as dissolution testing and stability testing, and physiological and biopharmaceutical issues, including the role of specific enzymes, the evaluation of transport systems in the body, and the mechanisms governing the transport of water-insoluble drugs. Chapters cover: ·Interac

Doody's : "This is an outstanding book and has remained outstanding throughout its eight editions. The drawings are excellent, have clearly passed the test of time, and represent the way most surgeons think about a procedure. The de*ions are well written and particularly helpful, especially before undertaking a procedure. It is a large book and is very useful as an atlas for refreshing or learning the steps of a particular procedure. I would recommend it highly to practicing surgeons." "4 Stars!"

Health economics is concerned with the evaluation of the effectiveness of health care, particularly by examining the social opportunity costs of alternative forms of treatment. The peculiar nature of the market for health care – that doctors have a major influence on both supply and demand -.has attracted attention, as has the study of the options available for financing such services. Economic Analysis in Health Care provides a comprehensive coverage of both the economics of health care systems and the evaluation of health care technologies. It has been written as a core textbook for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students with knowledge of economic analysis and will appeal to an international audience. Adopts an international perspective, using examples and case studies from the UK, the rest of Europe, and other countries. Contains detailed exposition of the economic theory alongside relevant examples and applications Focuses on both market-related and economic evalu

Written by foremost experts in the field, the 2nd Edition of this concise, well-organized text presents the latest common diagnostic and treatment-related procedures that you need to know. Its clear and concise hands-on guidance takes you step by step through the "how-to's" of more than 70 procedures. You'll also find important information on what needs to be done before and immediately following a procedure. It also provides the background and rationale behind each procedure. A host of supporting information in areas such as patient education, informed consent, billing, and delivering bad news ensures that you have all of the information you need to deliver the best and safest care to your patients. Features more than 200 illustrations depicting procedure steps and other important concepts. Presents information on patient preparation and the use of instruments and materials to help ensure the safe and effective performance of procedures. Highlights warnings to alert you to specific dange

Traditional Doctor / Nurse boundaries are being eroded with nurses expanding their sphere of practice to encompass assessment skills and enable them to manage total episodes of patient care with true autonomy (DOH 2000). More recently we have seen the emergence of Nurse Practitioners undertaking this advanced level of health assessment in the acute medical arena. This book will support the decision-making process and treatment that can be offered by these individuals. Acute Medicine – A Handbook for Nurse Practitionersis an up-to-date, practical and comprehensive guide, offering invaluable information and advice on the management of acute medical conditions. Key features include: Assessment, investigation, diagnosis and management of the most acute medical conditions A guide through the management of the patient and identification of priorities for treatment Legal, professional and ethical issues faced by nurses working at an advanced level Role development The development of p

Cope with flashbacks, nightmares, and disruptive thoughts Help your heart accept what your mind already knows -- and overcome PTSD A traumatic event can turn your world upside down -- but just because you're still afraid doesn't mean you're still in danger. There is a path out ofPTSD, and this reassuring guide presents the latest on effective treatments that help to combat fear, stop stress in its tracks, and bring joy back to life. *Identify PTSD symptoms and get a diagnosis Choose the ideal therapist for you Weigh the pros and cons of medications Maximize your healing Help a partner, child, or other loved one triumph over PTSD

The information society is bringing about radical changes in the way people work and interact with each other and with information. There is an obvious need to consolidate progress by means of establishing a common vocabulary and a code of design practice, which addresses the specific challenges posed by universal access. IS4ALL, Information Society for All, is a European Commission funded thematic network that is devoted to consolidating and codifying available knowledge of universal access in the context of health telematics in a principled way. This book reports the most representative findings of the IS4ALL Consortium towards establishing a validated code of universal access practice in health informatics. The book opens with a systematic introduction and then presents a variety of scenario-driven methods and approches for interactive software design.

Integrated Medical Sciences: The Essentials is a concise, accessible problem-based approach to the subject using case scenarios to facilitate students taking their pre-clinical or basic sciences examinations. Using a family of characters in each case scenario, the text reflects the current changes in medical and biomedical science teaching that is increasingly moving towards a more integrated approach through-problem-based learning. The characters, all members of an extended family, appear in several scenarios and the student becomes familiar with their personalities and their disease processes. Each scenario covers the relevant anatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmacology, microbiology, immunology and biochemistry and enables the reader to grasp the key concepts of basic medical sciences in an integrated fashion. Integrated Medical Sciences: The Essentials is an essential text for first and second year undergraduates taking medical or biomedical sciences (during the pre-clinical phase for medical

If designed properly, a healthcare interior environment canfoster healing, efficient task-performance and productivity,effective actions, and safe behavior. Written by an expertpractitioner, Rosalyn Cama, FASID, this is the key book forinterior designers and architects to learn the methodology forevidence-based design for healthcare facilities. Endorsed by theAmerican Society of Interior Designers, the guide clearly presentsa four-step methodology that will achieve the desired outcome andshowcases the best examples of evidence-based healthcare interiors.With worksheets that guide you through such practical tasks ascompleting an internal analysis of a client's facility andcollecting data, this book will inspire a transformation inhealthcare design practice.

The same careful rigour imposed on the design of phase III randomised controlled trials is not always applied to medical research in other areas such as trials conducted at earlier stages of drug development。 With the emphasis that is now placed on evidence-based medicine，such care and rigour will inevitably impact on these areas with increasing attention turned to the quality of design。 This title describes what principles can be used to structure research effectively allowing for the required degree of accuracy。 Written by two best selling authors，this book includes many examples from medical literature and will be of great value to all groups conducting studies at the interface of clinical and laboratory research。

Handbook of Multicultural Assessment offers the most comprehensive text on testing of racial and ethnic minorities in the United States. This thoroughly revised and updated edition includes the most current and state-of-the-art assessment information in a variety of psychological and educational domains. The book highlights new and innovative testing practices and expands the populations of interest to include recent immigrants and refugees. It also includes ways to overcome barriers in the assessment process as well as forensic assessment. This important resource offers an instructional text for conducting culturally competent psychological assessment for clinicians, educators, and researchers.

This book covers a range of statistical methods useful in the analysis of medical data, from the simple to the sophisticated, and shows how they may be applied using the latest versions of S-PLUS and S-PLUS 6. In each chapter several sets of medical data are explored and analysed using a mixture of graphical and model fitting approaches. At the end of each chapter the S-PLUS * files are listed, enabling readers to reproduce all the analyses and graphics in the chapter. These * files can be downloaded from a web site. The aim of the book is to show how to use S-PLUS as a powerful environment for undertaking a variety of statistical analyses from simple inference to complex model fitting, and for providing informative graphics. All such methods are of increasing importance in handling data from a variety of medical investigations including epidemiological studies and clinical trials. The mix of real data examples and background theory make this book useful for students and researchers alike. For the former, exe

The most trusted guide to the understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of urologic diseases and disorders -completely updated! Features: A complete overview of the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders common to the genitourinary tract To-the-point presentation of the etiology, pathogenesis, clinical findings, differential diagnosis, and treatment of urologic conditions High-yield de*ions of the latest diagnostic modalities and management protocols Over 400 state-of-the-art illustrations, including CT scans, radionuclide imaging scans, and x-rays References listed by topic to facilitate further research NEW! Three important new chapters: Pharmacology of the Lower Urinary Tract Female Urology, including Female Sexual Dysfunction The Aging Male NEW! A sweeping update of all relevant chapter content in the book NEW! Additional contributors who offer important new perspectives

Providing students with a stimulating alternative to the textbooks currently available, this text places the discipline within the context of the social world and encourages them to question some of the assumptions and values underlying much current research. A comprehensive survey of the discipline is provided, framed within a lifespan approach, and emphasizing social-cultural factors such as gender, ethnicity and social-economic status. The book will be an invaluable resource for students of health psychology across a range of disciplines including psychology, anthropology and health studies. Health Psychology: A Critical Introduction aims to provide students with a stimulating alternative to the textbooks currently available, placing the discipline within the context of the social world and encouraging them to question some of the assumptions and values underlying much current research. A comprehensive survey of the discipline is provided, framed within a lifespan approach, and emphasising social-cult