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Sylvio Inzucchi

Book Description A practical and authoritative manual on treating the rising numbers of cases of diabetes mellitus. Based on the most respected comprehensive textbook in the field, Ellenberg and Rifkin's Diabetes Mellitus , and written by a leading expert, this portable guide provides quick-access to on-the-spot information on diagnosis and treatment of this frequently-presented disease and its complications.

Book DescriptionThis is the first book on diabetes mellitus to incorporate recent molecular and cellular findings with clinical and therapeutic aspects of the disease. The book provides physicians with a thorough understanding of the pathophysiology of diabetes and the scientific rationale for new therapies such as immunosuppression, pancreatic transplantation, engineering the pancreatic -cell, gene therapy, and thiazolidinediones.In 10 sections and 99 chapters, this text covers the spectrum of fundamental and clinical issues. Within each section, chapters progress from basic mechanisms to physiology to therapeutics. Coverage includes critical updates on such topics as new insulin-sensitizing drugs; prevention of type I and type II diabetes; genetics of diabetes; insulin gene regulation; electrophysiology of the pancreatic -cell; the role of IRS-1 during insulin signaling; animal models of autoimmune diabetes mellitus; principles of glucose monitoring; effects of aging...

William H. Frishman

Book DescriptionEdited by a world-renowned clinical cardiologist, pharmacologist and clinical researcher, along with two major figures in complementary medicine practice, Complementary and Integrative Therapies for Cardiovascular Disease is the first text to discuss all the major Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) practices that have been used for cardiovascular disease prevention and treatment. The book includes discussions of the potential benefits and risks of alternative therapies for treatment and prevention of cardiovascular disease, as well as their integration into standard medical care. Therapies covered include the use of nutriceuticals (vitamins, amino acid, and natural antioxidants and minerals), herbal remedies (plus potential herbal remedy-drug interactions), various psychological and relaxation approaches (mind/body therapies, hypnosis, biofeedback and cognitive therapy, etc.), various alternative medicine disciplines (including QiGong and TaiChi, Ayurveda and...

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Download DescriptionThis book has been created for patients who have decided to make education and research an integral part of the treatment process. Although it also gives information useful to doctors, caregivers and other health professionals, it tells patients where and how to look for information covering virtually all topics related to retinal detachment (also detached retina; retinal tear), from the essentials to the most advanced areas of research. The title of this book includes the word official. This reflects the fact that the sourcebook draws from public, academic, government, and peer-reviewed research. Selected readings from various agencies are reproduced to give you some of the latest official information available to date on retinal detachment. Given patients' increasing sophistication in using the Internet, abundant references to reliable Internet-based resources are provided throughout this sourcebook. Where possible, guidance is provided on how to obtain...

Barbara L. Heller

Book DescriptionThis handbook is packed with siple advice on how to get a solid eight hours of refreshing sleep, naturally.

Allegra Taylor

Book DescriptionThe power to heal is something everyone has.

Michael Borowitz

Book DescriptionWith almost half the world??s population, Asia will determine the future of the global HIV/AIDS pandemic. There is a significant risk of a large-scale HIV/AIDS epidemic in the region. And many countries have already begun the fight: lessons have been learned in various contexts, including experiences from Thailand, the Philippines, Indonesia, and Papua New Guinea. Governments, civil society, and other partners are key players in this response. However, with new methods of funding, issues of capacity, and an evolving epidemic, responses must take into account five key challenges: political commitment and multisectoral support; public health surveillance and monitoring and evaluation; prevention; care, support, and treatment; and health services delivery. Addressing HIV/AIDS in East Asia and the Pacific identifies options for how the World Bank, in close partnership with government, civil society and other partners, can assist in the response at the...

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Book DescriptionIn March 2001, the National Institutes of Health issued the following warning: "The number of Web sites offering health-related resources grows every day. Many sites provide valuable information, while others may have information that is unreliable or misleading." Furthermore, because of the rapid increase in Internet-based information, many hours can be wasted searching, selecting, and printing.This book was created for medical professionals, students, and members of the general public who want to conduct medical research using the most advanced tools available and spending the least amount of time doing so.Download DescriptionThis is a 3-in-1 reference book. It gives a complete medical dictionary covering hundreds of terms and expressions relating to aspiration pneumonia. It also gives extensive lists of bibliographic citations. Finally, it provides information to users on how to update their knowledge using various Internet resources. The book is designed for...

Denise Martin

Book DescriptionA well-written, wickedly funny and heartbreakingly honest, Eating My Way to Heaven is an unforgettable story about one woman?s battle with food and drug abuse, and her ultimate triumph over her addictions. In this page-turner autobiography, Martin takes the reader inside the devastating effects of sexual abuse and incest and the complicated, painful road to recovery. While Martin?s story addresses serious issues of dysfunctional families, physical and psychological addictions, it also provides vital information on the value of good nutrition, health and well-being. It is sure to encourage all those battling with various addictions to learn how to live with purpose and discover a life of balance and peace. Eating My Way to Heaven is not a typical "diet" book, but reads like a fast-moving screenplay for a Hollywood blockbuster, with such personalities as Mickey Rooney, Farrah Fawcett and Oprah each adding their personal twist to the tale.