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Book DescriptionOrgan transplantation is the greatest therapeutic advancement of the second half of the 20th century. Of all medical specialities, the pioneers of transplantation make up the largest number of experts awarded with, or nominated for the Nobel Prize. Over the years, transplantation has fascinated the scientific community as well as the general public for a variety of reasons: o The development of transplantation has involved almost all medical specialties. In the history of medicine, there is perhaps no other example of such extensive co-operation and exchange of knowledge and experience among basic scientists, surgeons and physicians in achieving a common goal. o The progress of transplantation has forced doctors to "rewrite" medical textbooks dealing with a great spectrum of post-transplantation issues, such as the physiology of transplanted organs, the recurrence of initial disease in the transplanted organs, and the complications arising from...

Linda Pring

Book DescriptionThis book has brought together leading international experts to explore the similarities and the differences between autism and blindness. Current research with children as well as adults is described comparing early psychological development from a range of perspectives such as language, memory, thought and feelings as well as providing critical reviews of educational and intervention programmes. New developments in the field have sparked debate that is well represented here and touches on a variety of issues ranging from musical talent to the basis of 'connectedness' to others. The readership will be drawn from many fields reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of the topic and will include researchers and practitioners in psychology and psychiatry as well as educationalists, therapists, classroom teachers and parents.

Richard A. Rudick

Book DescriptionNew treatments and promising therapies offer hope for patients with this disabling movement disorder. This new handbook, written by one of the nation's top experts in movement disorders, clearly lays out the management options for multiple scleroris.

Stephanie Zinser

Book DescriptionThe most comprehensive self-help book ever written for sufferers of poor intestinal health. Written by a sufferer of ulcerative colitis and journalist who has been speaking out about such painful and common conditions, this book provides advice on how to cope with IBS, Crohn's, ulcerative colitis and other inflammatory gut disorders. Millions of people suffer from lower gut disorders, which can be extremely painful and embarrassing. In "The Good Gut Guide", Stephanie Zinser confrontsthese often ignored problems, with chapters on: irritable bowel syndrome; ulcerative colitis; Crohn's disease; coeliac disease; diverticulosis; haemorrhoids; and bowel cancer. This comprehensive book is not only a medical resource, but also aims to give support on all elements of life as a sufferer of inflammatory gut disorders. The psychological effect of these debilitating and embarrassing illnesses is considered, with advice on how to cope with depression, hospitals and sexual...

Book DescriptionThis new title in the Springer series "A to Z Essentials" contains nearly 1000 entries on dermatologic definitions, differential diagnoses and therapeutic possibilities. The highly structured articles include succinct discussions of the signs, symptoms and therapeutic options, including designations of therapies of choice, where appropriate. The volume is richly illustrated in color and contains many tables outlining commonly used medications in dermatology for ease of reference.

Robert E. Lee

Book DescriptionWith an emphasis on a personally developed, integrative model and arranged according to the nine AAMFT learning objectives, this reader-friendly guide is a must-have for beginning and experienced supervisors in marriage and family therapy.

Wendy Holmes

Ronald Marks

Sara Gilbert

Book Description Praise for the First Edition : `Sensible, thoughtful and full of helpful 'how to' advice for the therapist' - Behaviour Research and Therapy `A particularly suitable book for individuals with a general mental health training who are starting work with this patient group. It deserves to be widely read' - European Eating Disorders Review `An invaluable resource for anyone working in, or wishing to know more about, eating disorders' - Dietetics Today Counselling for Eating Disorders, Second Edition is a practical guide to working with clients using techniques drawn from cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). Drawing on many years' experience as a practitioner, Sara Gilbert explains how to structure assessment and programmes of treatment...