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Pandemien und Ethik: Entwicklung – Probleme – Lösungen
Par Andreas Reis, Andreas Frewer, Martina Schmidhuber. 2021
Pandemien wie Covid-19, Ebola, SARS und Influenza sowie die notwendigen Maßnahmen zu ihrer Erforschung, Prävention und Behandlung werfen eine Reihe…
von ethischen Fragestellungen auf, mit denen Wissenschaft, Ärzteschaft und Gesundheitspolitik konfrontiert werden.Dieser Übersichtsband, verfasst von namhaften Expert*innen aus Medizin, Geistes- und Sozialwissenschaften, behandelt die zentralen ethischen Themenkomplexe in Pandemien. Mit Schwerpunkt der Disziplinen Philosophie, Public Health, Bioethik und Recht werden Fragen der Ressourcen-Verteilung, Triage und Forschung ebenso diskutiert wie Einschränkungen der Freiheit, Rechte und Pflichten von Gesundheitsberufen oder ethische Aspekte digitaler Medizin in der Krise. Das Buch soll als Handreichung dienen und Ärzteschaft wie auch Pflege, Politik und interessierten Laien wertvolle Hinweise liefern für den Umgang mit den schwierigen moralischen Problemen bei Epidemien und Pandemien.Mit Fachbeiträgen von Steffen Augsberg (Gießen), Klaus Bergdolt (Köln), Nikola Biller-Andorno (Zürich), Walter Bruchhausen (Bonn), Christiane Druml (Wien), Hans-Jörg Ehni (Tübingen), Alice Faust (Berlin), Sophia Forster (Erlangen-Nürnberg), Andreas Frewer (Erlangen-Nürnberg), Sara Gerke (Boston/Cambridge), Patrik Hummel (Erlangen-Nürnberg), Elena Jirovsky-Platter (Wien), Katharina Kieslich (Wien), Otmar Kloiber (Ferney-Voltaire), Ulrich H. J. Körtner (Wien), Eva Kuhn (Bonn/München), Georg Marckmann (München), Timo Minssen (Kopenhagen), Tim Nguyen (Genf), Barbara Prainsack (Wien), Andreas Reis (Genf), Anita Rieder (Wien), Stephan Rixen (Bayreuth), Lana Saksone (Berlin), Martina Schmidhuber (Graz), Harald Schmidt (Philadelphia), Annabel Seebohm (Brüssel), Daniel Strech (Berlin), Sebastian Wäscher (Zürich), Hans-Werner Wahl (Heidelberg), Stefanie Weigold (Berlin) und Lena Woydack (Berlin).Communication and Smart Technologies: Proceedings of ICOMTA 2021 (Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies #259)
Par Álvaro Rocha, Paulo Carlos López-López, Daniel Barredo, Iván Puentes-Rivera. 2022
This book features selected papers from the International Conference on Communication and Applied Technologies (ICOMTA 2021), jointly organized by Universidad del…
Rosario (Bogotá, Colombia); the University of Vigo (Galicia, Spain); the University of Santiago de Compostela-Equipo de Investigaciones Políticas (Galicia, Spain); the University of A Coruña (Galicia, Spain); and the Information and Technology Management Association (ITMA), during September 2021. It covers recent advances in the field of digital communication and processes digital social media, software, big data, data mining, and intelligent systems.Handbuch Medizinökonomie I: Grundlagen und System der medizinischen Versorgung
Par Christian Thielscher. 2021
Medizinökonomie ist die Anwendung ökonomischer Methoden auf die Medizin, insbesondere auf die medizinische Versorgung. Ihr Ziel ist die Verbesserung der…
medizinischen Behandlung, denn die erfolgreiche Behandlung gilt in der Medizin wie in der Medizinökonomie als oberste Maxime professionellen Handelns. Der wissenschaftliche ebenso wie der praxisbezogene Austausch von Wirtschaft und Medizin gestaltet sich aufgrund der manchmal uneinheitlichen Sicht auf die Dinge schwierig und führt nicht selten zu Missverständnissen. Die Autorinnen und Autoren liefern in diesem Handbuch eine fachlich abgesicherte und zugleich anwendungsbezogene Darstellung der medizinökonomisch relevanten Themenfelder und ermöglichen damit einen fundierten Überblick über den Status quo und die aktuellen Fragen des deutschen Gesundheitssystems.Der erste Band der „Handbuchreihe Medizinökonomie“ widmet sich den medizinökonomischen Grundlagen, stellt das System der Versorgung und ihre Akteure vor, erläutert ausgewählte neue Versorgungsformen und skizziert das Feld der Pflege und anderer Gesundheitsberufe.Medical Emergencies Caused by Aquatic Animals: A Biological and Clinical Guide to Trauma and Envenomation Cases
Par Vidal Haddad Junior. 2021
This is the second edition of the book originally published under the title Medical Emergencies Caused by Aquatic Animals: A…
Zoological and Clinical Guide. Including updated chapters, new content and additional references, it discusses follow-up with patients, describes diseases that are not emergencies and explains procedures that can take place at health stations and outpatient centers, focusing on clinical and biological aspects relevant to researchers and practitioners alike. The chapter on Invertebrate Aquatic Animals presents facts and advances that were left out of the first edition. In addition, it includes improved images. The subtopic on Cnidaria presents recent data on outbreaks and new species identification in unprecedented areas, with a timely discussion on first aid treatment. The chapter on Injuries by Vertebrate Aquatic Animals has been improved, based on continued work with bathers and fishermen. Featuring numerous images and representative clinical cases, it explores the most significant injuries caused by fish around the globe. The chapter on Ingestion of Aquatic Venomous Animals: Toxinology, Clinical Aspects, and Treatment discusses outbreaks of intoxication diseases from eating fish and seafood, drawing on reliable records of serial cases of Haff's syndrome, scombroidism and ciguatera. Further, it examines the indiscriminate consumption of aquatic animals, which the author argues present the same (or even greater) risks of poisoning and infections as terrestrial animals. Lastly, since there is a general lack of awareness of the risk of infections in aquatic environments, the chapter on Bacterial and Fungal Infections in Aquatic Environments describes the symptoms and treatments and highlights preventive measures.Life Indoors: How our homes are shaping our bodies and our planet
Par Rachael Wakefield-Rann. 2021
In this timely and expansive book, Wakefield-Rann investigates how emerging disease ecologies are undermining definitions of health and immunity that…
have persisted since the 19th century, and had a formative influence over the design of not only homes, but entire cities. This wide-ranging account traces the links between the history of medicine, modernist design and architecture, the rise of inflammatory disease, the microbiomes of buildings and humans, antimicrobial resistance, and novel chemical pollutants, to show how indoor environments have made us as we have made them. In highlighting the processes that have been missed in designing perfectly controlled interior habitats, Life Indoors shows the limitations of dominant practices, classifications and philosophies to apprehend current indoor pathogen ecologies.Essentials of Radiofrequency Ablation of the Spine and Joints
Par Timothy R. Deer, Nomen Azeem. 2021
This book provides a comprehensive review of the development of radiofrequency ablation (RFA) for the treatment of chronic pain. The…
book consists of three sections; it begins with the foundations of RFA by examining its history, development, mechanisms of action, and types. The second section explores various indications for RFA, including cervical pain, spinal metastasis, vertebral body, and hip joint pain. The final section then discusses the utilization of peripheral nerve ablation. The book concludes with future indications and forward-looking options for these therapies. Essentials of Radiofrequency Ablation of the Spine and Joints is a forward-looking resource that recognizes the expanding field of RFA indications and new tools for ablation.La salud de Diego. La verdadera historia
Par Nelson Castro. 2021
De las rutinas de un atleta a las adicciones y la muerte del mayor jugador de fútbol de todos los…
tiempos. Diego Armando Maradona ya era un adicto cuando millones quedaron atónitos ante aquel gol inigualable contra los ingleses durante el Mundial 86. A partir de entonces, a las drogas se sumaron el alcohol, la adicción al sexo y el descontrol alimentario. Esos consumos terminarían por acorralarlo en un cuarto sórdido del Gran Buenos Aires. Junto con los días oscuros que precedieron su muerte, ocurrida el 25 de noviembre de 2020, la vida completa del ídolo volvió a ser revisada y juzgada. Sin embargo, hay una historia que nadie contó hasta ahora: la de su cuerpo. Desde las primeras lesiones óseas y musculares de Fiorito hasta las extenuantes campañas deportivas en Europa; desde su fenomenal fortaleza muscular hasta el dolor físico y anímico al que intentó sobreponerse dentro y fuera de la cancha. Para escribir La salud de Diego, Nelson Castro accedió a archivos secretos, entrevistó a testigos que nunca habían hablado y revisó miles de documentos inéditos. El resultado excede por mucho el ya impresionante historial médico. Este libro excepcional es, antes que nada, el relato impactante de una caída vertiginosa y triste: la biografía íntima y trágica de un ser humano con dones extraordinarios. «Aunque todo lo escrito aquí es real, la historia que está a punto de comenzar tiene ribetes novelescos y, por momentos, supera cualquier ficción imaginable», dice Nelson Castro, periodista y médico graduado con honores en la Universidad de Buenos Aires.Suspended: Punishment, Violence, and the Failure of School Safety
Par Charles Bell. 2021
The disturbing truth: school suspension does more than impede Black students' academic achievement—it also impacts their parents' employment and can…
violate state and federal laws.Decades of urban disinvestment and poverty have made educational attainment for Black youth more vital than at any time in recent history. Yet in their pursuit of quality education, many Black families are burdened by challenging barriers to success, most notably the frequency and severity of school punishment. Such punishment is meant to be a disciplinary tool that makes schools safer, but it actually does the opposite—and is particularly harmful for Black students and their families.Focusing on schools in inner-city and suburban Detroit, Charles Bell draws on 160 in-depth interviews with Black high school students, their parents, and their teachers to illuminate the negative outcomes that are associated with out-of-school suspension. Bell also sheds light on the inherent shortcomings of school safety measures as he describes how schools fail to protect Black students, which leaves them vulnerable to bullying and victimization. The students he interviews offer detailed insight into how the lack of protection they received in school intensified their fear of being harmed and even motivated them to use violence to establish a reputation that discouraged attacks. Collectively, their narratives reveal how receiving a suspension for fighting in school earned them respect, popularity, and a reputation for toughness—transforming school punishment into a powerful status symbol that destabilizes classrooms.A thought-provoking and urgent work, Suspended calls for an inclusive national dialogue on school punishment and safety reform. It will leave readers engrossed in the students' and parents' tearful narratives as they share how school suspension harmed students' grades, disrupted parents' employment, violated state and federal laws, and motivated families to withdraw from punitive districts.Breathing Lessons: A Doctor's Guide To Lung Health
Par MeiLan K. Han. 2022
An authoritative, accessible guide to how our lungs work and how to protect them. Most of us pay little attention…
to the workings of our lungs, but the COVID-19 pandemic has sparked interest in their functioning and fear about the risks they face. Dr. MeiLan K. Han, a leading pulmonologist and a national spokesperson for the American Lung Association, takes readers on a fascinating tour of this most vital organ. Han explains the wonder of breathing and reveals how the lungs serve as the body’s first line of defense. She provides a timely overview of the latest scientific thinking about the leading respiratory risks—including indoor and outdoor pollution, smoking and vaping, wildfire smoke, and viruses like SARS-CoV-2—and offers a practical guide to keeping lungs healthy. And with authority as both practitioner and medical researcher, she argues powerfully for a social policy that makes a priority of preserving lung health nationwide.An essential resource for bodyworkers, physical therapists, and sports medicine practitioners--a vital guide to understanding the anatomy, form, and mechanics…
of the human foot.Understanding the Human Foot is a full-color, up-to-date overview of the structure and function of the foot, written for physical therapists and movement practitioners looking to deepen their understanding of holistic anatomy. Readers will gain perspective on the impacts of foot shape; the interdependence of form and function; and the cellular processes that determine how our tissue is designed. Most importantly, author James Earls demonstrates how the foot relates to and interacts with the rest of the body during movement, laying the groundwork for a comprehensive holistic approach to assessing, troubleshooting, and addressing functional and structural foot issues.Starting with big-picture questions--what is a foot, and what is it used for? How does it work, both on its own and as part of a whole?--before zeroing in on the 26 bones, 33 joints, and many muscles that make up the foot, Earls teaches anatomy the way he wishes he'd been taught 30 years ago: with a holistic emphasis on interrelated systems, real-life applications, and approachable, easy-to-understand language. He shares: • Full-color illustrations for easy reference and comprehensive understanding • An overview of the bones, ligaments, and extrinsic and intrinsic muscles of the foot • How your gait impacts the rest of the body--and can cause problems as high up as the neck and shoulders • How to assess structural problems of the foot • Corrective exercises • A footwear guide to choosing the best shoe for your foot typeImmune: A Journey into the Mysterious System That Keeps You Alive
Par Philipp Dettmer. 2021
A gorgeously illustrated deep dive into the immune system that will forever change how you think about your body, from…
the creator of the popular science YouTube channel Kurzgesagt—In a Nutshell “Through wonderful analogies and a genius for clarifying complex ideas, Immune is a truly brilliant introduction to the human body’s vast system for fighting infections and other threats.”—John Green, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Fault in Our Stars You wake up and feel a tickle in your throat. Your head hurts. You’re mildly annoyed as you get the kids ready for school and dress for work yourself. Meanwhile, an epic war is being fought, just below your skin. Millions are fighting and dying for you to be able to complain as you head out the door. But most of us never really stop to ask: What even is our immune system? Second only to the human brain in its complexity, it is one of the oldest and most critical facets of life on Earth. Without it, you would die within days. In Immune, Philipp Dettmer, the brains behind the most popular science channel on YouTube, takes readers on a journey through the fortress of the human body and its defenses. There is a constant battle of staggering scale raging within us, full of stories of invasion, strategy, defeat, and noble self-sacrifice. In fact, in the time you&’ve been reading this, your immune system has probably identified and eradicated a cancer cell that started to grow in your body. Each chapter delves into an element of the immune system, including defenses like antibodies and inflammation as well as threats like bacteria, allergies, and cancer, as Dettmer reveals why boosting your immune system is actually nonsense, how parasites sneak their way past your body's defenses, how viruses work, and what goes on in your wounds when you cut yourself. Enlivened by engaging full-color graphics and immersive descriptions, Immune turns one of the most intricate, interconnected, and confusing subjects—immunology—into a gripping adventure through an astonishing alien landscape. Immune is a vital and remarkably fun crash course in what is arguably, and increasingly, the most important system in the body. A New York Times Best SellerThe Public Health Nurses of Jim Crow Florida
Par Christine Ardalan. 2019
Florida Historical Society Harry T. and Harriette V. Moore Award Highlighting the long unacknowledged role of a group of pioneering…
professional women, The Public Health Nurses of Jim Crow Florida tells the story of healthcare workers who battled racism in a state where white supremacy formed the bedrock of society. They aimed to serve those people out of reach of modern medical care. In the era of Jim Crow discrimination, their marginalization in medical facilities—along with the overall medical neglect to address their health—meant that many African Americans in rural communities rarely saw doctors. Christine Ardalan shows how Florida’s public health nurses took up the charge, traveling into the Florida scrub to deliver health improvement information to the homes of Black and white residents, many of whom were illiterate. Drawing on a rich body of public health and nursing records, Ardalan draws attention to the innovative ways nurses bridged the gap between these communities and government policies that addressed threats of infection and high rates of infant and maternal mortality. From the progressive era to the civil rights movement, Florida’s public health nurses worked to overcome the constraints of segregation. Their story is echoed by the experiences of today’s community health nurses, who are keenly aware that maintaining healthy lives for all Americans requires tackling the nation’s deep-rooted cultural challenges.Palliative Care in Lung Disease (Respiratory Medicine)
Par Kathleen O. Lindell, Sonye K. Danoff. 2021
This book details the benefits of palliative care to improve the lives of patients with serious lung disease and their…
caregivers. Palliative care is specialized medical care for people living with a serious illness. This type of care is focused on providing relief from the symptoms and stress of a serious illness, and is often described as “an extra layer of support” for patients and their caregivers, as patients with malignant and nonmalignant lung disease experience great symptom burden and have advanced care planning needs.This book has three main objectives:Define the role of palliative care in advanced lung diseaseIncorporate a patient-centered perspective in describing symptom burden and interventions to improve quality of lifeProvide current initiatives to expand evidence-based practice and improve access to palliative care Written by leading experts in palliative care and respiratory medicine, the chapters seek to answer those objectives by first defining and describing palliative care, advanced lung disease, and inadequate palliative care in this patient population. Patient reported outcomes, quality of life, and interventions to help deal with the psychological toll of serious illness are then detailed, as well as pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions for symptom management. Detailed information is additionally provided on current research studies and management for several lung diseases, including COPD, ILD, Lung Cancer, Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension, Neuromuscular disease, and pediatric lung disease. The more administrative aspects of palliative care programs are then covered with an example of a specialty palliative care program for advanced lung disease and advice on how to address policy that promotes palliative care. Finally, palliative care's role during a pandemic is thoughtfully considered.This book is an ideal guide for clinicians, nurses, hospital administrators, teachers, students to help them understand and fill unmet care needs that many patients with serious lung disease experience.First and Mid Trimester Ultrasound Diagnosis of Orofacial Clefts: An Atlas and Guide
Par Lakshmy Ravi Selvaraj, Thasleem Ziyaullah. 2021
This book aims to highlight all the existing information available on first and mid-trimester imaging of palate in prenatal ultrasound…
and to develop a methodical approach in imaging the palate. As formation of the palate is completed by 11 weeks of gestation and as there are no evolving changes in palatine anatomy at the mid-trimester, diagnosis of palatine clefts can now completely be shifted to late first-trimester. First-trimester evaluation of palate is now gaining importance and a number of techniques have currently been proposed by different authors.This book covers the existing literature and recent 2D and 3D techniques in evaluating palate and helps in the early detection of palatine clefts in the first trimester. Orofacial clefting is one of the most common birth defects and the burden of it in developing countries is substantial. This book helps in improving the counseling options for the obstetrician and the couple early in gestation. It includes 2D and 3D images of various types of palatine clefts and the nuances in imaging the secondary palate extensively. 3D images of the palate also help the multi-disciplinary team especially the maxillofacial surgeons involved in managing orofacial clefts. It also includes videos for easy understanding.This book is a ready reckoner for the imaging specialists and students /trainees involved in prenatal diagnosis. It provides essential information in diagnosing orofacial cleft both to the novice and to the skilled professionals involved in the field of diagnostic fetal ultrasound.Converging Clinical and Engineering Research on Neurorehabilitation IV: Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Neurorehabilitation (ICNR2020), October 13–16, 2020 (Biosystems & Biorobotics #28)
Par Metin Akay, Diego Torricelli, Jose L. Pons. 2022
The book reports on advanced topics in the areas of neurorehabilitation research and practice. It focuses on new methods for…
interfacing the human nervous system with electronic and mechatronic systems to restore or compensate impaired neural functions. Importantly, the book merges different perspectives, such as the clinical, neurophysiological, and bioengineering ones, to promote, feed and encourage collaborations between clinicians, neuroscientists and engineers. Based on the 2020 International Conference on Neurorehabilitation (ICNR 2020) held online on October 13-16, 2020, this book covers various aspects of neurorehabilitation research and practice, including new insights into biomechanics, brain physiology, neuroplasticity, and brain damages and diseases, as well as innovative methods and technologies for studying and/or recovering brain function, from data mining to interface technologies and neuroprosthetics. In this way, it offers a concise, yet comprehensive reference guide to neurosurgeons, rehabilitation physicians, neurologists, and bioengineers. Moreover, by highlighting current challenges in understanding brain diseases as well as in the available technologies and their implementation, the book is also expected to foster new collaborations between the different groups, thus stimulating new ideas and research directions.Hidden and Lesser-known Disordered Eating Behaviors in Medical and Psychiatric Conditions
Par Lorenzo Maria Donini, Massimo Cuzzolaro, Emilia Manzato. 2022
This book provides up-to-date information on lesser known eating disorders (EDs) and eating related disorders. EDs and eating-related disorders include…
a highly heterogeneous group of syndromes and symptoms characterized by abnormal eating and weight control behaviors that can appear in all genders and ages. EDs can lead to high rates of morbidity and mortality, especially if they are misdiagnosed and untreated. The risk of underestimation is high for the lesser-known ED, and when unhealthy eating behaviors appear in unusual situations, such as some medical and psychiatric pathologies, adults and the elderly, sexual minorities etc. The volume examines EDs in specific populations (the elderly, males, infants and toddlers, sexual minorities, etc.). Several chapters explore in detail lesser-known EDs (anorexia athletica, avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder, chewing and spitting, EDs by proxy, EDs after bariatric surgery, muscle dysmorphia, night-eating syndrome, nocturnal sleep-related eating disorder, orthorexia nervosa, pica, rumination disorder, etc.). Finally, other chapters address features of unhealthy eating and weight control behaviors associated with medical diseases (achalasia, craniopharyngioma, cystic fibrosis, cyclic vomiting syndrome, diabetes, dysphagia, Kleine-Levin syndrome, Klinefelter syndrome, Parkinson disease, Prader-Willi syndrome, Turner syndrome, etc.) The book will be a valuable resource for all health professionals who work in the fields of psychiatry, clinical psychology, eating disorders, obesity, medicine, clinical nutrition, public health, and prevention, allowing them to broaden their understanding of these disorders, and to enhance their clinical ability to diagnose them.The Life of Breath in Literature, Culture and Medicine: Classical to Contemporary (Palgrave Studies in Literature, Science and Medicine)
Par David Fuller, Jane Macnaughton, Corinne Saunders. 2021
This open access book studies breath and breathing in literature and culture and provides crucial insights into the history of…
medicine, health and the emotions, the foundations of beliefs concerning body, spirit and world, the connections between breath and creativity and the phenomenology of breath and breathlessness. Contributions span the classical, medieval, early modern, Romantic, Victorian, modern and contemporary periods, drawing on medical writings, philosophy, theology and the visual arts as well as on literary, historical and cultural studies. The collection illustrates the complex significance and symbolic power of breath and breathlessness across time: breath is written deeply into ideas of nature, spirituality, emotion, creativity and being, and is inextricable from notions of consciousness, spirit, inspiration, voice, feeling, freedom and movement. The volume also demonstrates the long-standing connections between breath and place, politics and aesthetics, illuminating both contrasts and continuities.Immune: The new book from Kurzgesagt - a gorgeously illustrated deep dive into the immune system
Par Philipp Dettmer. 2021
__________Pre-order now: The first book from the creator of the wildly popular science YouTube channel, Kurzgesagt - In a Nutshell,…
a gorgeously illustrated deep dive into the immune system that will change how you think about your body forever. 'A truly brilliant introduction to the human body's vast system for fighting infections and other threats'JOHN GREEN, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Fault in Our Stars'Reads as if it's a riveting sci-fi novel . . . a delightful treat for the curious'TIM URBAN, creator of Wait But Why__________You wake up and feel a tickle in your throat. Your head hurts. You're mildly annoyed as you get the kids ready for school and dress for work yourself. Meanwhile, an utterly epic war is being fought, just below your skin. Millions are fighting and dying for you to be able to complain as you drink your cup of tea and head out the door.So what, exactly, IS your immune system?Second only to the human brain in its complexity, it is one of the oldest and most critical facets of life on Earth. Without it, you would die within days. In Immune, Philipp Dettmer, the brains behind the most popular science channel on YouTube, takes readers on a journey through the fortress of the human body and its defences. There is a constant battle of staggering scale raging within us, full of stories of invasion, strategy, defeat, and noble self-sacrifice. In fact, in the time you've been reading this, your immune system has probably identified and eradicated a cancer cell that started to grow in your body.Each chapter delves deeply into an element of the immune system, including defences like antibodies and inflammation as well as threats like viruses, bacteria, allergies and cancer, as Dettmer reveals why boosting your immune system is actually nonsense, how parasites sneak their way past your body's defences, how viruses - including the coronavirus - work, and what goes on in your wounds when you cut yourself.Enlivened by engaging full-colour graphics and immersive descriptions, Immune turns one of the most intricate, interconnected, and confusing subjects - immunology - into a gripping adventure through an astonishing alien landscape.Challenging what you know and think about your own body and how it defends you against all sorts of maladies and how it might also eventually be your own downfall, Immune is a vital and remarkably fun crash course in what is arguably, and increasingly, the most important system in the body.__________Effect of Cancer On Quality of Life
Par David Osoba. 1991
This book is comprised of extensive reviews and instructional chapters that discuss the quality of life in several aspects of…
cancer. The first six chapters deal with conceptual issues relating to measuring quality of life in adult and pediatric populations with cancer. The next five chapters provide practical information on how to select quality-of-life measures, the statistical analysis of trials, economic evaluations to be considered, and some possible abuses of quality-of-life measures. Five chapters review the results of studies using selected quality-of-life measures and provide recent information on their performance. These are followed by three chapters dealing with specific issues relating to nausea and vomiting associated with cancer therapy. Three chapters are devoted to the problems of assessing and controlling pain in patients who have cancer. There are also two chapters that deal with the quality of life in palliative care. Effect of Cancer on Quality of Life is intended for all who have an interest in measuring the quality of life in patients with cancer. This includes investigators who are just entering the field and can benefit from instructions on how to conduct quality-of-life research, as well as those who are experienced in conducting this kind of research.EMQs for MRCOG Part 2: A Self-Assesment Guide
Par Kalaivani Ramalingam, Jeremy Brockelsby, Christian Phillips, Latha Palanivelu. 2008
This book provides those studying for the MRCOG Part 2 examination with welcome practice in answering the newly introduced EMQ…
style of question. Modelled on the current MRCOG syllabus, the book is designed to test the candidate's theoretical and practical knowledge of obstetrics and gynaecology.The book opens with an introductory section, explaining the EMQ and its place in the examination, and advising candidates on how they should approach this question type to obtain the highest marks. This is followed by a collection of 71 EMQ themes, with a total of 291 questions for the reader to attempt. The questions are based on common clinical scenarios and cover a variety of topics. Answers are included after each topic, and these include explanatory material and useful references.With a concentration on the core areas of the syllabus and a wide and varied selection of practice EMQs, this book will be an invaluable addition to the bookshelves of all candidates in preparation for the MRCOG Part 2.