Book DescriptionAccording 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 овкец 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 workwith viruses and oncogenes, his contentious fights with other scientists, and the profound influence of his life's work.  2004 г 328 стр ISBN 1556435312.

Book DescriptionEveryone worries that they-or someone they love-will one day develop Alzheimer's We lose our keys, forget someone's name, and wonder "Am I having a senior moment or is the early stages of Alzheimer's?" Alzheimer's disease is a progressive brain disorder that gradually destroys a person's memory and ability to learn, овкеъ reason, make judgments, communicate and carry out daily activities As Alzheimer's progresses, individuals may also experience changes in personality and behavior Although there is currently no cure for Alzheimer's, early treatment can make an enormous difference in quality of life for patients and their families.  2005 г 288 стр ISBN 1592331610.

Book DescriptionAsia has become the new battle ground for the war against HIV/AIDS The magnitude of the potential public health problems caused by AIDS in this populous continent may become a catastrophic disaster A 10% rate of prevalence of HIV-1 in India and China alone would mean more than 200 million people are infected with HIV AIDS in Asia is овкжб useful as a comprehensive, up-to-date AIDS reference book for public health and medical professionals This volume provides concrete information on the diagnosis, treatment, care, prevention and impact of AIDS Part I contains 'Snapshots of HIV/AIDS in Asia ' Countries and regions included in this section are: Thailand, India, China, Japan, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Hawaii and the Pacific Islands, Hong Kong and Taiwan Part II addresses the molecular epidemiology of HIV/AIDS Part III deals with the diagnosis, surveillance and projected scenarios of the AIDS epidemic Part IV outlinesprevention efforts and treatment options Part V provides an overview of the ongoing collaborative efforts involved in several different nations in the worldwide war against AIDS This volume will be invaluable to all the public health professionals and researchers working in this field " the book is a useful addition to the HIV/AIDS literature " "AIDS in Asia offers a comprehensive, interesting overview of the epidemic there and of general issues that will influence its progression " -Roger Detels, MD, MS, University of California-Los Angeles The Journal of the American Medical Association, Book Review, 293:15.  2004 г 598 стр ISBN 0306484838.

Book DescriptionAn estimated 4 million people are living with Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) in America today, with approximately 370,000 new cases diagnosed every year AD patients live anywhere from 5 to 20 years after their diagnosis; and their inability to care for themselves grows more dramatic as the disease progresses, creating profound овкжй implications for their families and healthcare providers Its impact on families during the caregiving years is overwhelming If you have a family memberor close friend who’s suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease and you’re looking for current, useful information, then Alzheimer’s For Dummies is for you This reference guide also is helpful if you Need to knowmore about its diagnosis and treatment Want to take care of yourself while taking care of your loved one Are not the primary caregiver but want to know how to help Want to know how Alzheimer’s Disease is going to affect you and your loved one Alzheimer’s For Dummies takes a realistic look at Alzheimer’s Disease, what it is and what it isn’t It offers pertinent, easy-to-understand advice for dealing with the myriad concerns and responsibilities that a primary caregiver must assume when managing an Alzheimer’s patient Here’s a sampling of the information you’ll find in this valuable guide: Maneuvering through medical, legal, and financial tangles Distinguishing AD from other brain diseases and medical conditions Handling the fears that may accompany the diagnosis Evaluating current drug therapies; watching out for scams and quack treatments Findingthe best doctors; dealing with attorneys and CPAs Looking at Medicare regulations Evaluating the cost of care The current state of research, diagnosis, and treatment Television personality Leeza Gibbons, whose mother was stricken with AD, writes in the foreword of this book, “There is no upside to keeping your head in the sand This book is a crucial step in your new fight Arm yourself with the knowledge waiting for you in these pages It will help you find answers and resources as you adjust to your new reality ”.  2003 г 384 стр ISBN 0764538993.

Book DescriptionThis evaluation assesses the development effectiveness of the World Bank's country-level HIV/AIDS assistance defined as policy dialogue, analytic work, and lending with the explicit objective of reducing the scope or impact of the AIDS epidemic The evaluation identifies findings from this experience and makes recommendations овкжп to improve the relevance, efficiency and efficacy of ongoing and future activities This is the first comprehensive evaluation of the World Bank's HIV/AIDS support to countries, from the beginning of the epidemic through mid-2004 Because the Bank's assistance is for implementation of government programs by government, it provides important insights on how national AIDS programs can be made more effective.  2005 г 240 стр ISBN 0821363883.

Book DescriptionWhat do Alzheimer's, suicide, and poverty have to do with hope, laughter, and renewal? Elizabeth Cockey reveals that the connection in this incredible story of triumph and healing Cockey's experience with her sons disease, complicated by financial problems, led her to question the direction of her life Yet, when one 90-year-old овкзж woman, suffering from dementia, shows her there is a higher power in the universe, Cockey sees that help is available This experience leads Cockey on a road to renewal, ultimately igniting an intense passion in her to work with those suffering from Alzheimer's and dementia Through art, she helps patients realize that hope is never lost.  2005 г ISBN 0975886916.

Book DescriptionGet the latest assessment of the health needs of the transgender population The impact of the HIV/AIDS epidemic on the transgender community has been tragically ignored, and as yet there is surprisingly little research data on the subject of health care and HIV prevention in this marginalized population Transgender Health and овкзр HIV Prevention fills this void by providing a groundbreaking empirical assessment of the health needs of transgender persons in several areas around the United States Respected experts discuss issues that hinder the effectiveness of HIV prevention programs, including housing, mental health, and employment, as well as the unique broader problems of social stigma, discrimination, and the lack of transgender knowledge and sensitivity on the part of health providers and prevention workers Even though recent studies show estimated HIV infection rates to be as much as 60 percent among specific transgender populations in the United States, the transgender community continues to receive inadequate healthcare support Transgender Health and HIV Prevention tackles the problems inherent in the healthcare system by first assessing the needs of transgender persons, then offering specific practical recommendations for remedy Top researchers in partnership with community members in San Francisco, Houston, Washington DC, Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia, New England, San Juan, and Minneapolis/St Paul bring empirical data together to assess what has to be done to effectively stem the HIV epidemic This essential resource is extensively referenced with several tables to clarify data Transgender Health and HIV Prevention explores in detail: health and social services needs of African-Americans, Latinas, and Asian/Pacific Islanders sources for the high rates of HIV infection among male-to-female transgender persons the prevalence of physical and sexual violence, substance abuse, and unemployment in the transgender community risk behaviors of male-to-femaletransgender persons health care providers ignorance, insensitivity, and discriminationwith training strategies to increase patient access and effectiveness of care how traditional notions about femininity affect risk behaviors a comparison between transgender persons and other sexual minorities Transgender Health and HIV Prevention is crucial, one-of-a-kind reading for educators, students, researchers, public health professionals, social workers, health care providers, HIV/AIDS caregivers, and prevention workers.  2005 г 138 стр ISBN 0789030152.

Book DescriptionRobert Edison Sandiford moved from Canada to his parents’ native Barbados in 1996 He went for 'wife and work '–his new bride was a Bajan, and he had landed an editor’s position at the leading daily newspaper Yet his journey 'Back Home’ also led to a series of insightful and often poignant meditations on relationships, island овкзш life, and the decline of his father, diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease twelve years earlier.  2003 г 188 стр ISBN 0919688799.

Book DescriptionIn his new book, America's foremost naturopathic doctor, Dr Michael McCann, offers a nutritional model that has not been fully pursued by the medical community Alternative Therapies for HIV/AIDS offers ideas that have proven effective with some people suffering from HIV and/or AIDS Dr McCann's book does not purport to provide овкзь a cure, but it provides hope toward enhancing quality of life and extending lives.  2003 г 152 стр ISBN 1562291785.

Book Description One in ten people older than sixty-five, and nearly half of those older than eighty-five, have Alzheimer's disease It's widely accepted nowadays that memory loss comes with age Alzheimer's currently robs at least 15 million people of their identity worldwide This book makes the controversial claim that eating meat may contribute овкиа to the development of the disease In Dying for a Hamburger, Dr Murray Waldman and Marjorie Lamb draw upon documentary evidence, historical testimony, and inspired speculation to suggest that Alzheimer's: - is a new disease--elderly people did not experience symptoms of dementia in such alarming numbers in the past - began appearing after modern meat production techniques were introduced - has soared in nations where these techniques are used - hardly exists in cultures where meat consumption is low - has been attributed to many deaths that are actually the human equivalent of mad cow disease They present startling evidence that Alzheimer's may be part of a family of diseases linked to malformed proteins known as prions They hypothesize that the conditions that allow these brain disorders to be triggered are similar They propose that mad cow, its human equivalent, Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD), other encephalitic diseases, and Alzheimer's may have a common antecedent We know that a form of CJD is transmitted to humans who eat contaminated beef And we are becoming increasingly aware of the need to monitor the meat supply closely to avoid a repetition of the mad cow scare in Great Britain But suppose that Alzheimer's also involves prions--the evidence that points in this direction is growing And suppose that Alzheiemer's is also associated with tainted meat This conclusion seems far-fetched--at first In this compelling book, the authors come to a frightening conclusion about our seemingly insatiable hunger for hamburgers Destined to provoke heated argument, this book is definitely food for thought.  2005 г 320 стр ISBN 031234015X.

Book Description "Credentials don't come much loftier than Fotuhi's " --Washington Post "The book is a message of hope and reassurance for laymen, especially aging members of the baby-boom generation alarmed by all the attention being paid to Alzheimer's and imagining worst-case scenarios for themselves " --Washington овкиж Times Dr Majid Fotuhi, one of the world's foremost experts in the field of Alzheimer's Disease and brain function, outlines a highly effective plan to guard against memory loss.  2004 г 256 стр ISBN 007143366X.

Book DescriptionHIV/AIDS in Georgia is part of the World Bank Working Paper series These papers are published to communicate the results of the Banks ongoing research and to stimulate public discussion This book describes the characteristicsof the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Georgia and assesses its potential effect on the countrys economic овкип growth and on sectors, such as agriculture, transport, labor markets, health care and social security It carefully analyses the strengths and shortcomings of the National Response and identifies potential areas and strategic actions for strengthening National Response capabilities The book also provides projections of prevalence rates for 2000-2015 and their impact on population demographics HIV/AIDS in Georgia is an important tool in placing the HIV/AIDS epidemic at the center of the development and aid agenda in Georgia and for identifying the most appropriate and cost-effective interventions in the context of poverty reduction Download DescriptionHIV/AIDS in Georgia is part of the World Bank Working Paper series These papers are published to communicate the results of the Bank's ongoing research and to stimulate public discussion This book describes the characteristics of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Georgia and assesses it's potential effect on the country's economic growth and on sectors, such as agriculture, transport, labor markets, health care and social security It carefully analyses the strengths and shortcomings of the National Response and identifies potential areas and strategic actions for strengthening National Response capabilities The book also provides projections of prevalence rates for 2000-2015 and their impact on population demographics HIV/AIDS in Georgia is an important tool in placing the HIV/AIDS epidemic at the center of the development and aid agenda in Georgia and for identifying the most appropriate and cost-effective interventions in the context of poverty reduction.  2003 г ISBN 082135714X.

Book DescriptionIn Healing Night, clinical psychologist Rubin R Naiman explores sleeping, dreaming, and awakening, going far beyond the science of sleep medicine to reflect on what he believes is the profoundly spiritual nature of night consciousness Naiman reveals how the erosion of night by artificial light and the devaluation of sleep and овкит dreaming have led to an epidemic of sleep disorders and consequent days of chronically dazed waking consciousness Drawing on both clinical experience and personalexplorations, Naiman offers a fresh look at sleep and dreams, and provides alternative healing practices for sleep disturbances Moreover, he challenges us to acknowledge our spiritual night blindness and embrace the sacredness of night.  2006 г 220 стр ISBN 0929636538.

Book DescriptionImprove quality of life for patients with HIV/AIDS! Practice Issues in HIV/AIDS Services: Empowerment-Based Models and Program Applications provides a sound framework of intervention practices for case managers and care coordinators to help HIV/AIDS patients live longer and healthier lives This book focuses on client-based овкиь care that addresses the social and psychological needs of the patient as well as his or her physical and medical requirements Filled with concrete information and recommendations from practitioners and researchers, this instructive text will help increase the effectiveness of your role in the clients treatment Practice Issues in HIV/AIDS Services leads the reader from a conceptual framework of approaches related to the ongoing HIV/AIDS crises to specific case studies focused mainly on interventions Practice models of case management are discussed and applied to clients with special needs, including injection drug users, Mexican migrant farm workers, and African-American underserved populations Examples of the practice models discussed in this book include: the Generalist social work practice modelemphasizing problem-solving at various system levels through the process of relationship building, data gathering, assessing, intervening, evaluating interventions, and terminating services the Broker modelfocusing on activities which will increase the clients linkage to services, then terminating the client-case manager relationship the Therapeutic or Clinical modelestablishing a relationship with the case manager as a treatment provider with rapport and trust as a therapeutic intervention the Therapeutic Team Approach or Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)utilizing multidisciplinary teams to provide a range of specialty services to clients with the intent to reduce unnecessary hospitalizations and improve independent functioning in the community Well referenced, with dependable methodologies and sound conclusions, Practice Issues in HIV/AIDS Services is an essential text for case managers, health professionals, and educators and students of social work Its emphasis on special populations, with new approaches to case management and techniques to strengthen present ones, makes this book an important addition to anyones reference collection.  2004 г 223 стр ISBN 0789023024.

Book DescriptionMalaria afflicts millions in low- and middle-income countries For centuries, it has impaired economic growth, child development, learning, health, and productivity on a large scale In 1998 the Bank cofounded, with WHO, UNICEF, and UNDP,the global Roll Back Malaria Partnership to coordinate and enhance the global fight against овкию malaria There has been some success, but the pace of work was slower than desired and the scale was less than expected The world now faces additional challenges, not the least of which is the emergence of drug-resistant forms of malaria This new Global Strategy increases efforts to control malaria It lays the basis for a Booster Program for Malaria Control using country-led programs and partnerships with community service organizations, specialized agencies, and financiers of malaria control at all levels The new Global Strategic Plan of the Roll Back Malaria Partnership combines measures to increase coverage of malaria-specific interventions with effective service delivery, broader health-system development, and capacity building across multiple sectors.  2005 г 210 стр ISBN 0821361996.

Book Description When a baby doesn't sleep well, the entire family suffers Now, parents and children can sleep soundly through the night using these proven and effective methods from one of Europe's preeminent sleep clinics Covering a range of common scenarios, parents will learn to identify the root cause of their child's sleepless nights and овкйг take simple steps to correct the situation--and can see results in as little as two to three weeks! The most frequent sleep problems and their causes are detailed, and parents also will find pros and cons of popular sleep techniques, as well as tips for encouraging good sleeping habits.  2005 г 160 стр ISBN 0600613453.

Book DescriptionIn perhaps the most important parenting book of the decade, Dr Harvey Karp reveals an extraordinary treasure sought by parents for centuries --an automatic “off-switch” for their baby’s crying No wonder pediatricians across the country are praising him and thousands of Los Angeles parents, from working moms to superstars овкйж like Madonna and Pierce Brosnan, have turned to him to learn the secrets for making babies happy Never again will parents have to standby helpless and frazzled while their poor baby cries and cries Dr Karp has found there IS a remedy for colic “I share with parents techniques known only to the most gifted baby soothers throughout history …and I explain exactly how they work ” In a innovative and thought-provoking reevaluation of early infancy, Dr Karp blends modern science and ancient wisdom to prove that newborns are not fully ready for the world when they are born Through his research and experience, hehas developed four basic principles that are crucial for understanding babies as well as improving their sleep and soothing their senses: ·The Missing Fourth Trimester: as odd as it may sound, one of the main reasons babies cry is because they are born three months too soon ·The Calming Reflex: the automatic reset switch to stop crying of any baby in the first few months of life ·The 5 “S’s”: the simple steps (swaddling, side/stomach position, shushing, swinging and sucking) that trigger the calming reflex For centuries, parents have tried these methods only to fail because, as with a knee reflex, the calming reflex only works when it is triggered in precisely the right way Unlike other books that merely list these techniques Dr Karp teaches parents exactly how to do them, to guide cranky infants to calm and easy babies to serenity in minutes…and help them sleep longer too ·The Cuddle Cure: the perfect mix the 5 “S’s” that can soothe even the most colicky of infants In the book, Dr Karp also explains: What is colic? Why do most babies get much more upset in the evening? How can a parent calm a baby--in mere minutes? Can babies be spoiled? When should a parent of a crying baby call the doctor? How can a parent get their baby to sleep a few hours longer? Even the most loving moms and dads sometimes feel pushed to the breakingpoint by their infant’s persistent cries Coming to the rescue, however, Dr Karp places in the hands of parents, grandparents, and all childcare givers the tools they need to be able to calm their babies almost as easily as…turning off a light From the Hardcover edition.  2005 г 336 стр ISBN 0553588729.

Book DescriptionThe sleep solution that identifies the three types of insomnia In this revolutionary book, Dr Paul Glovinsky and Dr Art Speilman, two experts in the evaluation and cures of insomnia, offer a program designed to tackle the three most persistent sleep problems-getting to sleep, staying asleep, and broken sleep-drug-free and clinically овкйп proven Now, 50 million Americans who suffer from insomnia can discover: - Why their sleep patterns are out of control - Why sleep is so unreliable - How insomnia can be learned or innate - The predisposing, precipitating, and perpetuating factors of insomnia - How to clear their minds for the pleasure of sleep - The benefits of sleep hygiene andbright light therapy - How to calm dreams - The simple tricks of muscle relaxation - The important discovery of circadian rhythms and what it means - How to build a wave of sleep and achieve a sleep drive - Clearing the mind of stress, anxiety, and depression.  2006 г 272 стр ISBN 0399532307.

В настоящем практическом пособии рассмотрены порядок бухгалтерского и налогового учета заработной платы, правовое регулирование ее начисления и выплаты, а также освещены овкйх обязательные положения, регламентирующие вид, систему и размер оплаты труда Особое внимание уделено: оформлению трудовых отношений; организации оплаты труда; оплате отпусков; оплате труда при переводе на другую работу и совместительстве; выплате премий; удержаниям из заработной платы (в частности, удержаниям по исполнительным листам и за брак, налоговым вычетам); порядку выдачи заработной платы (в частности, с использованием пластиковых карт); различным начислениям на заработную плату; пособиям по государственному социальному страхованию Пособие содержит примеры расчетов В качестве приложений в него включены основные нормативные документы Российской Федерации по рассмотренным вопросам Книга предназначена для бухгалтеров, руководителей, специалистов кадровых, экономических и юридических служб предприятий, студентов и преподавателей экономических вузов и факультетов, а также для всех, кто интересуется вопросами оплаты труда 2-е издание Автор Екатерина Сидорова.  Серия: Практическая бухгалтерия.

Book Description Award-winning correspondent for ABC World News and Nightline Jim Wooten is a seasoned newsman who has covered tragedy the world over Now he tells the story of Nkosi Johnson, an eleven-year-old South African boy born with AIDS into poverty in a shantytown and given only a few years to live But his ailing mother managed to cross her овкйэ countrys divisions of race and class to bring him to Gail Johnson, who would raise him for her Before his own death at the age of twelve, Nkosi had become, in Nelson Mandelas words, "an icon of the struggle for life" for millions in Africa and around the world And he had changed Wootens life in ways Wooten is still discovering We Are All the Same is a work of Biblical simplicity and power that reveals the astonishing resilience of the human spirit.  2005 г 256 стр ISBN 0143035991.

Book DescriptionThis practical guide provides a wealth of hints to help a sleepless child get that much-needed rest Whether it's colic, crying, bedtime, naptime, bad dreams, or the inevitable "I need a drink of water," the author suggests an innovative solution, from capturing the "scary monster" in a paper bag to discouraging овккв sleepwalking with a bell on the doorknob The book also discusses how parents can cope with their own loss of sleep and when, or whether, to let the baby into their bed.  2004 г 137 стр ISBN 1931863059.

Book DescriptionTruck Drivers and Casual Sex is part of the World Bank Working Paper series These papers are published to communicate the results of the Banks ongoing research and to stimulate public discussion Workers in the transport industry, including long-distance drivers, are at a high risk of HIV infections Frequent traveling, long овккз absences away from home, long waits at border crossings and the apparent abundant presence of commercial sex workers at these places mean truck drivers are particularly vulnerable to engaging in casual sex While the threat of an HIV/AIDS epidemic cannot be taken lightly in any country of the Europe and Central Asia region, four countries Poland, Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia stand outas being particularly vulnerable First, the prevalence of HIV/AIDS is relatively high and is rapidly increasing in locations neighboring these countries, like Ukraine, Belarus, and Moldova, where public health conditions are also rapidly deteriorating Second, because of their geographical location, Poland, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania stand at the crossroads of the main East-West and North-South transport corridors, and represent the link between countries of the former Soviet Union and western Europe The open borders and rapid transit threatens to broaden the sweep of the HIV epidemic, from Russia, Ukraine and Belarus to Poland, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, as drug injectors and sex workers come into contact with other population groups in these countries Truck Drivers and Casual Sex is based on a survey that explores the practice of casual sex among truck drivers and commercial sex workers in the border areas of Poland and Lithuania at a point of time It uses this evidence to extrapolate the potential impact of these practices on the spread of HIV/AIDS in these countries Download DescriptionTruck Drivers and Casual Sex is part of the World Bank Working Paper series These papers are published to communicate the results of the Bank's ongoing research and to stimulate public discussion Workers in the transport industry, including long-distance drivers, are at a high risk of HIV infections Frequent traveling, long absences away from home, long waits at border crossings and the apparent abundant presence of commercial sex workers at these places mean truck drivers are particularly vulnerable to engaging in casual sex While the threat of an HIV/AIDS epidemic cannot be taken lightly in any country of the Europe and Central Asia region, four countries - Poland, Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia - stand out as being particularly vulnerable First, the prevalence of HIV/AIDS is relatively high and is rapidly increasing in locations neighboring these countries, like Ukraine, Belarus, and Moldova,where public health conditions are also rapidly deteriorating Second, because of their geographical location, Poland, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania stand at the crossroads of the main East-West and North-South transport corridors, and represent the linkbetween countries of the former Soviet Union and western Europe The open borders and rapid transit threatens to broaden the sweep of the HIV epidemic, from Russia, Ukraine and Belarus to Poland, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, as drug injectors and sex workers come into contact with other population groups in these countries Truck Drivers and Casual Sex is based on a survey that explores the practice of casual sex among truck drivers and commercial sex workers in the border areas of Poland and Lithuania at a point of time It uses this evidence to extrapolate the potential impact of these practices on the spread of HIV/AIDS in these countries.  2004 г 40 стр ISBN 0821358944.

Book DescriptionThis sourcebook has been created for patients who have decided to make education and Internet-based research an integral part of the treatment process Although it gives information useful to doctors, caregivers and other health professionals, it also tells patients where and how to look for information covering virtually овккп all topics related to bell's palsy, from the essentials to the most advanced areas of research The title of this book includes the word official This reflects the factthat 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 bell's palsy Following an introductory chapter, the sourcebook is organized into three parts PART I: THE ESSENTIALS; Chapter 1 The Essentials on Bell's Palsy: Guidelines; Chapter 2 Seeking Guidance; PART II: ADDITIONAL RESOURCES AND ADVANCED MATERIAL; Chapter 3 Studies on Bell's Palsy; Chapter 4 Patents on Bell's Palsy; Chapter 5 Books on Bell's Palsy; Chapter 6 Multimedia on Bell's Palsy; Chapter 7 Physician Guidelines and Databases; PART III APPENDICES; Appendix A Researching Your Medications; Appendix B Researching AlternativeMedicine; Appendix C Finding Medical Libraries; Appendix D Your Rights and Insurance; ONLINE GLOSSARIES; BELL'S PALSY GLOSSARY; INDEX Related topics include: Antoni's Palsy, Facial Nerve Palsy, Facial palsy, Facial Paralysis, Idiopathic Facial Palsy, Idiopathic facial paralysis, Refrigeration Palsy Download DescriptionThis sourcebook has been created for patients who have decided to make education and Internet-based research an integral part of the treatment process Although it gives information useful to doctors, caregivers and other health professionals, it also tells patients where and how to look for information covering virtually all topics related to bell's palsy, 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 bell's palsy Following an introductory chapter, the sourcebook is organized into three parts PART I: THE ESSENTIALS; Chapter 1 The Essentials on Bell's Palsy: Guidelines; Chapter 2 Seeking Guidance; PART II: ADDITIONAL RESOURCES AND ADVANCED MATERIAL; Chapter 3 Studies on Bell's Palsy; Chapter 4 Patents on Bell's Palsy; Chapter 5 Books on Bell's Palsy; Chapter 6 Multimedia on Bell's Palsy; Chapter 7 Physician Guidelines and Databases; PART III APPENDICES; Appendix A Researching Your Medications; Appendix B Researching Alternative Medicine; Appendix C Finding Medical Libraries; Appendix D Your Rights and Insurance; ONLINE GLOSSARIES; BELL'S PALSY GLOSSARY; INDEX Related topics include: Antoni's Palsy, Facial Nerve Palsy, Facial palsy, Facial Paralysis, Idiopathic Facial Palsy, Idiopathic facial paralysis, Refrigeration Palsy.  2003 г 138 стр ISBN 0597835209.

Book DescriptionThis is a "must have" reference book for patients, parents, caregivers, and libraries with medical collections This sourcebook is organized into three parts Part I explores basic techniques to researching todd's paralysis (e g finding guidelines on diagnosis, treatments, and prognosis), followed by a number of овкла topics, including information on how to get in touch with organizations, associations, or other patient networks dedicated to todd's paralysis It also gives you sources of information that can help you find a doctor in your local area specializing in treating todd's paralysis Collectively, the material presented in Part I is a complete primer on basic research topics for patients with todd's paralysis Part II moves on to advanced research dedicated to todd's paralysis Part II is intended for those willing to invest many hours of hard work and study It is here that we direct you to the latest scientific and applied research on todd's paralysis When possible, contact names, links via the Internet, and summaries are provided In general, every attempt is made to recommend "free-to-use" options Part III provides appendices of useful background reading for all patients with todd's paralysis or related disorders The appendices are dedicated to more pragmatic issues faced by many patients with todd's paralysis Accessing materials via medical libraries may be the only option for some readers, so a guide is provided for finding local medical libraries which are open to the public Part III, therefore, focuses on advice that goes beyond the biological and scientific issues facing patients with todd's paralysis.  2004 г 76 стр ISBN 0597842019.

Book Description2 5 million people worldwide and 400,000 Americans suffer from the chronic disease Multiple Sclerosis Understanding Multiple Sclerosis presents both general information about MS and valuable, specific advice, such as how to maintain a healthy marriage when one partner is suffering This sourcebook answers major questions овклд about the disease Who gets MS? What are its symptoms? What are its effects on the bodies and minds of people afflicted? How does one plan for the future after a diagnosis? From basic biology to new advances in treatment, Understanding Multiple Sclerosis covers the topics most relevant to people with MS, and to their families and friends Understanding Multiple Sclerosis is a resource for basic MS information and forthe current, hopeful research outlook for MS patients.  2006 г 136 стр ISBN 1578068029.

Download DescriptionFreedom! How the word rings! People are captives in different ways; all struggle for freedom Virginia Carol Morgan was captured by a daunting physical disability, cerebral palsy Her speech and motor abilities were all severely affected Her loving family, especially her mother, cared for her in the best way they knew how But овклз it was only when Mrs Morgan became too ill to care for her that Carol, then in her forties, began the arduous path toward the freedom of independent living Carol wrote My Friends Call Me Carol to encourage others to persevere physically and spiritually against the odds She tells of the problems she encountered in hospitals when staff didn.  2004 г 228 стр ISBN 0595315402.

Book DescriptionWhat Is Brain Fog? Are you forgetting things that you used to remember easily? Do you feel sometimes like you're slogging through mud and just not as sharp and clear as you once were? Whether it is due to stress, fatigue, poor nutrition, a shift in sex hormones, food allergies, or an infectious disease, there are times when our mental овклр faculties are less than optimal You no longer need to be at the mercy of mental confusion again! Finally, you have the book that will give you the answers and solutions you need! As a pioneer in his field, Dr Binyamin Rothstein has developed an indispensable resource guide to the workings of the brain and how you can maintain a sharp and clear mind throughout your life.  2005 г 229 стр ISBN 0595338941.

Book DescriptionJourney through one family's turmoil caused by an unexpected move and a sick child The author tells the true story of daughter Rebecca's mystery illness and the back-story of the family's move to Florida in a direct, humorous style The book includes interviews with experts in medicine and psychology Although Rebecca's problem овкмг was physical, there was also an element of depression brought on by the twelve-year-old's fear that no one believed her pain was real Even more bizarre was the fact that the child named her pain "Earl" and dealt with it as though it was an assailant Rebecca's mystery illness affects over 86,000 American children each year, and up-to-date information about medical treatment is included in the text As she wrote the book, the author confronted fears about her children, fears that began in her own childhood with the death of her infant brother who died from an undiagnosed illness Day wrote Killing Earl at the request of her daughter who says, "I hope nobody ever has to deal with an Earl ".  2005 г 184 стр ISBN 0971764190.

Book Description The HIV/AIDS pandemic striking South Africa is of historic proportions More people are living with AIDS in South Africa than in any other country in the world Just in the past decade, the life expectancy in South Africa has droppedfrom 67 to 43 years The social and economic impact of this disease is hard to overstate However, what овкеш is striking is the paucity of thoughtful, reflective scholarship and writing on the subject AIDS and South Africa: The Social Expression of a Pandemic addresses the economic, social and cultural impact of HIV/AIDS as it relates to South African society.  2004 г 224 стр ISBN 1403932565.

Book DescriptionEvery year there are more than 125,000 reports of people with Alzheimer's disease who wander away from their home or care facility and are unable to find their way back Statistics indicate that of these loved ones who are not found within 24 hours, approximately half do not survive Mark Warner has devised this workbook as an aid to овкжа gathering the information necessary to avert a personal disaster The book, sturdily bound and easy to use, is complete with the forms that need to be filledout and the pertinent questions that need to be asked to enhance the search for and discovery of a loved one in the event he/she wanders away With In Search of the Alzheimer's Wanderer, readers will have all the information they need in one placeto provide immediately to those who will be looking for their loved one, including the local law enforcement authorities.  2005 г 100 стр ISBN 1557533997.

Book DescriptionAs news headlines report staggering numbers of people infected with HIV or AIDS across the globe and as stereotypes of typical AIDS patients become less and less specific to particular sexual orientations and ethnic backgrounds, the AIDS pandemic shows little sign of relenting AIDS crosses geopolitical and social barriers, овкжв and social and behavioral scientists are confronted with the new challenge of developing scientific inquiry and corresponding interventions around participatory, community-based, and community-focused methods These interventions are increasingly targeting the contextual influences on individual behavior, such as peer groups, social networks and support systems, and community norms Community-level interventions also draw on local resources and are respectful of sociocultural circumstances and traditions This book articulates how the social and behavioral sciences can respond to HIV/AIDS It is written for all who have a stake in AIDS research, stimulating discussion and debate about the natures of community research and intervention broadly across such disciplines as public health, community health education, urban planning, psychology, sociology, anthropology, and philosophy of science The book proposes alternative perspectives on means of ascertaining knowledge about the HIV/AIDS pandemic and the inclusion of community collaboration in interventions.  2005 г 296 стр ISBN 0195160231.

Book DescriptionInto the Mist, When Someone You Love Has Alzheimers Disease answers the questions that come along with an Alzheimers diagnosis As Alzheimers reaches epidemic proportion more and more families are searching for answers that will best equip them to meet their needs and those of the Alzheimers patient What are the symptoms овкжм of the early stages of Alzheimers disease? When should someone stop driving? Why is my loved one becoming withdrawn and insecure? Are hallucinations an occurrence with Alzheimers disease? Does Medicare or Medicaid cover expenses? How do I cope with the stress of constant care giving? Is Alzheimers disease fatal? Many other topics are addressed by leading Aging experts, researchers and a Neuropsychologist Along with factual information the reader will be told the stories of three families caring for a loved one from the earliest stages to the last stages Their personal accounts put a human face on the challenges of Alzheimers care giving Jack, Frank and Shirleys stories are told by their daughters and they illustrate the commonalities and the differences among Alzheimers patients and the way their families handle their most difficult challenges The book began as a personal journal but grew into a comprehensive resource for Alzheimers caregivers as well as a compilation of information from researchers, psychologists, Aging experts and families coping with this devastating illness all over the world As you walk into the mist of Alzheimers disease this book serves as a roadmap because of the life lessons of others who have traveled this road before you Deborah Uetz.  2005 г 309 стр ISBN 1413492606.

Book Description In the era of the Internet and Oprah, in which formerly taboo information is readily available or freely confided, secrecy and privacy have in many ways given way to an onslaught of confession Yet for those who are HIV positive, decisions about disclosure of their diagnosis force them to confront intimate, fundamental, and rarely овкжт discussed questions about truth, lies, sex, and trust Drawing from interviews with over seventy gay men and women, intravenous drug users, sexworkers, bisexual men, and heterosexual men and women, the authors provide a detailed portrait of moral, social, and psychological decision making The interviews convey the complex emotions of love, lust, longing, hope, despair, and fear that shape individual dilemmas about whether to disclose to, deceive, or trust others concerning this disease Some of those interviewed revealed their diagnosis widely; others told no one Some struggled and ultimately told their partners; others spoke in codes or half-truths One woman discovered her husband's diagnosis in a diary; when confronted, he denied it Each year in the United States, 40,000 new cases of HIV arise, yet approximately one-third of the 900,000 Americans who are infected do not know it As treatments have improved, unsafe sexual behavior has increased and efforts at prevention have stalled Many of those infected continue to fear and experience rejection and discrimination Addressing broad debates about the nature of secrecy, morality, andsilence, this book explores public policy questions in the light of the nuanced, private decisions that are shaping the course of an epidemic and have broader indications for all.  2005 г 232 стр ISBN 0801881919.

Book Description HIV/AIDS has become a psychiatric epidemic The disease causes or exacerbates such psychiatric disorders as depression, dementia, schizophrenia, and bipolar disease At the same time, the presence of a psychiatric disorder can lead to increased risk for HIV infection and worsen the prognosis of patients once they are infected овкзн Dr Glenn J Treisman, who has been described as the "father of AIDS psychiatry," describes the relationship between psychiatric disorders and HIV/AIDS and demonstrates the ways in which effective recognition and treatment of mental disorders can increase a patient's ability to obtain better treatment, improve compliance with medical regimens, and reduce incidents of high-risk behavior The book provides HIV/AIDS professionals with overviews of psychiatric disorders, including mood and personality disorders, mental retardation, substance abuse and addiction, and sexual disorders and dysfunction It also provides mental health professionals with essential information on how to care for patients with HIV and those at risk for the infection The book discusses psychopharmacology, psychotherapy and counseling, as well as adherence and compliance issues, and the relationship between psychiatric disorders and other STDs Containing the most up-to-date information on diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment, this book draws on the authors' unrivaled experience and uses case studies to show HIV/AIDS professionals how psychiatric interventions benefit the patient,the medical team, and society as a whole The cases are rich and engaging, and convey to the reader the intense disorder that can affect the lives of patients.  2004 г 240 стр ISBN 0801879701.

Book Description In her award-winning Harmful to Minors, Judith Levine radically disturbed our fixed ideas about childhood Now, the poignantly personal Do You Remember Me? tackles the other end of life The book is both the memoir of a daughter coming to terms with a difficult father who is sinking into dementia and an insightful exploration of the овкзт ways we think about disability, aging, and the self as it resides in the body and the world In prose that is unsentimental yet moving, serious yet darkly funny, complex in emotion and ideas yet spare in diction, Levine reassembles her father's personal and professional history even as he is losing track of it She unpeels the layers of his complicated personality and uncovers information that surprises even her mother, to whom her father has been married for more than sixty years As her father deteriorates, the family consensus about who he was and is and how best to care for him constantly threatens to collapse Levine recounts the painful discussions, mad outbursts, and gingerly negotiations, and dissects the shifting alliances among family, friends, and a changing guard of hired caretakers Spending more and more time with her father, she confronts a relationship that has long feltbereft of love By caring for his needs, she learns to care about and, slowly, to love him While Levine chronicles these developments, she looks outside her family for the sources of their perceptions and expectations, deftly weaving politics, science, history, and philosophy into their personal story A memoir opens up to become a critique of our culture's attitudes toward the old and demented A claustrophobic account of Alzheimer's is transformed into a complex lesson about love, duty, and community What creates a self and keeps it whole? Levine insists that only the collaboration of others can safeguard her father's self against the riddling of his brain Embracing interdependence and vulnerability, not autonomy and productivity, as the seminal elements of our humanity, Levine challenges herself and her readers to find new meaning, even hope, in one man's mortality and our own.  2004 г 320 стр ISBN 074322230X.

Рассмотрены две наиболее популярные программы ведения автоматизированного бухгалтерского учета: Инфо-бухгалтер (версия 8 2) и 1C:Бухгалтерия (версия 7 7) - и вопросы организации овкзъ и ведения бухгалтерского учета с помощью этих программ в среде windows 95/98 Предназначен для учебных заведений начального профессионального образования для обучения ведения автоматизированного бухгалтерского учета и может быть использован для проведения лабораторных работ в классе вычислительной техники с использованием программ автоматизации бухгалтерского учета 2-е издание, стереотипное Автор Наталья Брыкова.  Серия: Профессиональное образование.

This report documents the wide-ranging impacts of HIV/AIDS: on population size and growth and national mortality levels; on families and households; agricultural sustainability; business; the health sector; education, and economic growth It also shows that the AIDS epidemic will continue to have devastating consequences for decades to овкзэ come for virtually every sector of society Divided into two parts, part one is an attempt to provide a comprehensive survey of available studies on the impact of AIDS while part two presents summaries of selected studies, with particular attention to the methodology and scope of each study.  2004 г Мягкая обложка, 140 стр ISBN 9211513979.

Amazon comAny writer attempting to tackle the AIDS pandemic faces a demanding task Now spanning decades and covering the globe, it has claimed a staggering number of lives (more than 40 million people are currently infected with HIV and 8,500 die of AIDS each day) That's more than most of us can grasp The plague's heroes and villains aren't celebrated овкие or demonized like those in a conventional war For AIDS, there is no FDR or Hitler; there are just the victims of an inconceivable holocaust Greg Behrman employs an almost cinematic perspective to address the catastrophe in his fast-moving history, cutting to new locations and characters to capture the epic nature of the global AIDS struggle A vivid cast of characters populates these pages, ranging from U S presidents to activists, physicians, diplomats, and rock stars (U2's Bono emerges as one of the most pragmatic and effective combatants) What's heartbreaking is that, despite the best work of many (and, to a degree, because of the tepid or obstructive efforts of others), the disease remains a mighty foe Both moral and moderate in tone, Behrman focuses on American anti-AIDS efforts, believing the United States' mighty wealth at the end of the 20th century and its own experiences with the epidemicgave it a unique capability and responsibility to lead the fight the fight in Africa and elswewhere The American effort, he's forced to conclude, has been "inglorious " --Steven StolderBook Description The Invisible People is a revealing and at times shocking look inside the United States's response to one of the greatest catastrophes the world has ever known -- the global AIDS crisis A true story of politics, bureaucracy, disease, internecine warfare, and negligence, it illustrates that while the pandemic constitutes a profound threat to U S economic and security interests, at every turn the United States has failed to act in the face of this pernicious menace During the past twenty years, more than 65 million people across theglobe have become infected with HIV Already 25 million around the world have died -- more than all of the battle deaths in the twentieth century combined By decade's end there will be an estimated 25 million AIDS orphans If trends continue, by 2025, 250 million global HIV-AIDS cases are a distinct possibility Beyond the ineffable human toll, the pandemic is reshaping the social, economic, and geopolitical dimensions of our world Eviscerating national economies, creating an entire generation of orphans, and destroying military capacity, the disease is generating pressures that will lead to instability and possibly even state failure and collapse in sub-Saharan Africa Poised to explode in Eastern Europe, Russia, India, and China, AIDS will have devastating and destabilizing effects of untold proportions that will reverberate throughout the global economy and the international political order In this gripping account that draws on more than two hundred interviews with key political insiders,policy makers, and thinkers, Greg Behrman chronicles the red tape, colossal blunders, monumental egos, power plays, and human pain and suffering that comprise America's woeful response to the AIDS crisis Behrman's unprecedented access takes you inside the halls of power from seminal White House meetings to tumultuous turf battles at World Health Organization headquarters in Geneva, heated debates in the United Nations, and chilling discoveries at the Centers for Disease Control Behrman also brings us into the field to meet the people who live in the midst of AIDS devastation in places like a school yard in Namibia, the red-light district in Bombay, and an orphanage in South Africa Intensely researched and vividly detailed, The Invisible People is a groundbreaking and compellingly readable account of the appalling destruction caused by more than two decades of American abdication in the face of the defining humanitarian catastrophe of our time.  2004 г 368 стр ISBN 0743257553.

Book DescriptionHow does one cope with, survive, and make sense of Alzheimer's? This simple, unpretentious book offers a way and a miracle or two! Memories and miracles have taken Sharon McWilliams on an amazing journey into Alzheimer's with her father, where she received surprising gifts You are invited to share in this discovery through poignant овкин memories, a survivor's guide, journal and beautiful song (included CD) "I'll Remember For You" breathtakingly performed by McWilliams' brother, Jerry Utley You may find, just like she did, that there's much more to living, to dying, and to Alzheimer's than meets the eye.  2005 г 48 стр ISBN 1564691209.

Book DescriptionIts time your insomnia faced the music The Zzone Sleep Solution represents a major breakthrough in sleep music technology The Zzone audio is specifically composed to resonate with brainwaves in order to gently and very quickly guide the listener into a state of deep relaxation and sleep at bedtime or in the middle of the night овкир There are no artificial beats, frequencies or subliminal messages imposed into the extremely listener-friendly and tranquil Zzone music The Zzone sleep music technology is the only music of its kind to earn the coveted National Health and Wellness Clubs Seal of Approval The Zzone Sleep Solution also includes an informational and motivational CD by Robert deStefano, a twenty-minute guided relaxation CD and a user-friendly Guidebook chock-full of new and effective methods to create optimum sleep-positive behavior Use as directed.  2005 г ISBN 0975298801.

Рюкзак Red Fox "Macalu Light 60" является облегченной версией рюкзака "Macalu 60", предназначен для всех видов туризма Особенности модели: Подвесная система IBC обеспечивает удобную овкич и надежную фиксацию рюкзака на спине Съемный металлический каркас Спина со смягчающими подушками, покрытыми сеткой Air-Mesh Регулируемые плечевые ремни анатомической формы Грудной фиксатор лямок Съемный анатомический поясной ремень Два отделения с внутренней перегородкой на молнии Отдельный доступ в нижнее отделение Съемный клапан с вместительным карманом Два крепления для ледового инструмента и палок Наружные точки крепления снаряжения Боковые стяжки Дополнительная ручка на фасаде Характеристики: Материал: Polyester 500D RS Состав: 100% полиэстер Объем: 60 л Размер: 64 см х 32 см х 25 см Цвет: светло-серый, черный Назначение: все виды туризма Артикул: 51-153-2310 Изготовитель: Россия Уважаемые клиенты! Цвет товара может иметь оттенок, отличный от представленного на изображении Отгрузка производится из имеющихся в наличии цветов.  Рюкзак Red Fox 2010 г ; Упаковка: пакет.

Book DescriptionA reader-friendly and quick reference guide to the identification, diagnosis, and treatment of common sleep disorders, this source covers the entire range of sleep medicine and addresses only the most clinically relevant information forsleep disorder management Addressing the most common complaints of patients with sleep овкиэ disorders, each chapter discusses an expert course of action for treatment-detailing methods to record a history of the sleep complaint, analyze physical exam findings, order blood work and testing, and apply the latest treatment modalities and follow-up regimens.  2006 г 416 стр ISBN 0824729307.

Book Description Author Rob Simon has been on a quest: How do I stop snoring and save my marriage? Thanks to the author's diligence, humor, and-in no small part-the willingness of his mate to hold onto hope, millions of snorers and snorees may find their own solution to snoring, one of the most widely deliberated about and challenging conditions around овкйв the world Snore No More! is no first-person account Rather it's a well-researched book written by a man-men are twice as likely to snore as women-who knows the trials and tribulations of snoring and leaves no topic unturned in his hunt for answers The result is an entertaining, humorous, and very informative book that covers everything from how to say "snore" in many of the world's languages to the effects of diet on snoring Other topics include snoring surgeries (several of which the author has undergone), effects of sleep loss on snorees, and even dealing with pet snoring Snore No More! is destined to become a must-have book for anyone who snores or lives with a snorer The book's insights, suggestions, and documentation alone make it a valuable reference-one that just might keep snorers up all night reading.  2005 г 192 стр ISBN 0740750364.

Book DescriptionHalf the people in the United States who are diagnosed with HIV are now African American Through the eyes of those on the front lines of the crisis, journalist Jacob Levenson tells a story of race and public health that spans fifty yearsand reveals how AIDS has become one of the leading killers of young black men and women Medical researcher овкйд Mindy Fullilove investigates the epidemic’s links to crack cocaine, the Bronx fires, and national health policy Desiree Rushing must reconcile her crack addiction and HIV infection with the fate of her city, family, and the black church David deShazo, a white AIDS worker in Alabama, fights to prevent the American South from becoming the epidemic’s new epicenter And Mario Cooper, a gay, infected son of the black elite confronts the boundaries of American race politics in Washington, D C Seamlessly interweaving personal stories with national policy, Levenson indelibly captures this devastating epidemic and illuminates its potential toexpand our understanding of race in America.  2005 г 320 стр ISBN 0385722346.

This collection presents the life stories of five women who share one crucial bond-they have been diagnosed HIV-positive The book raises issues such as the social impact of HIV/AIDS; how people, particularly women, are marginalized as a result; facing personal fears about death and life values; and dealing with families and friends The stories овкйн show the diversity of the five women's experiences and the ways they have each dealt with these issues Автор Салли Тратэн Salli Trathen.  Издательство: Finch Publishing, 2003 г Мягкая обложка, 256 стр ISBN 1876451297.

Book DescriptionHIV/AIDS is on the increase among Black women, yet there is a silence that speaks volumes in the community, the nation and the church about this epidemic Have we forsaken our mothers, daughters and sisters in order to hide the shame of our own lack of involvement? what price will we pay for our detachment from the most indiscriminate овкйу health crisis of our time? Perhaps there is hope, if we begin to look at HIV/AIDS through the eyes of those who have been there.  2005 г 145 стр ISBN 0976563606.

Book Description We spend up to one-third of our lives sleeping -- or we should Instead, we're the "Walking Weary " Millions are sleep-deprived: staying up late, getting up early, waking to tend children, waking with hot flashes, waking to worry Sleep problems afflict nearly half of employed adults Two-thirds -- or 36 million -- have овкйы problems getting through the day as a result Our 24/7 economy ups the ante An estimated 25 percent of our labor force does some sort of shift work They are fighting their bodies' inborn rhythm to work when it's light and sleep when it's dark The cost of sleep loss to employers is an estimated $18 billion Our children and our elderly are sleepy Late-night Internet surfing, soda drinking, lack of exercise, and weekend sleep bingeing can hamper children's physical and mental growth Elderly loved ones may suffer sleep disruption by too much napping and not enough activity Is poor sleep making you sick? Many of us stop breathing hundreds of timesa night, in a condition called sleep apnea, which can contribute to heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, and depression If you have these "daytime problems," you may have an undiagnosed "nighttime problem " Curing a sleep problem can cut a patient's health care costs by 50 percent! Sleep to Save Your Life comes to the rescue Noted sleep expert Gerard T Lombardo, M D , explains how your genes, environment, job, habits, and physiology may be hampering your sleep -- and what you can do at home and in treatment to get the restorative sleep you need to feel better, perform better, look better, live healthier, and live longer It is filled with self-assessments, strategies, and techniques that Dr Lombardo has used successfully with thousands of patients If you're one of the "Walking Weary" -- you wake up tired -- this book can help identify an undiagnosed sleep problem If you have a health problem, this book can help improve your sleep as a critical aspect of your care If you suspect you have a sleep problem, this book points the way to getting relief If excessive sleepiness is too often part of your life, you owe it to yourself to read Sleep to Save Your Life.  2005 г 320 стр ISBN 0060742534.

Book DescriptionFirst published in the late 1990s, Irwin Michelfelder's columns are timeless He sees into human nature with clarity and compassion, gently guiding readers toward truth in their lives "Ask Irwin" was a regular feature in Bay Windows,a Boston-based weekly newspaper Responding to questions from the community at large, овккб Irwin tackled issues related to HIV and AIDS by using an honest, thought-provoking and personal approach Without ever resorting to "psycho-babble," Irwin talked directly and explicitly about AIDS transmission, prevention and safe sex practices His compassion for those he responded to and his clarity in describing the consequences of one's actions make his columns one of the most widely read and discussed featuresof the paper This complete collection has lost none of its importance in the years since its initial publication--in fact, his words are more important today than ever.  2004 г 128 стр ISBN 1886383960.

Book Description Everyone has spent a miserable night or two lying in bed endlessly rearranging the covers and wishing just to fall blissfully asleep But millions of Americans spend night after night tossing and turning, only to awaken--if they sleep at all--feeling desperately fatigued It is estimated that as many as 30 percent of the adult population овккж suffers from insomnia Those millions of sleep-challenged men and women will find solutions that really work in this engagingly written handbook Whether chronic or occasional and whether the problem is a physical sleep disorder or a matter of an overactive, obsessive mind, the advice found in these pages will help wakeful individuals find their way to consistent, restful sleep Ellen Mohr Catalano, in tandem with an expert medical consultant, explains in clear, conversational language the many reasons and mental dynamics that contribute to sleeplessness and provides specific instructions and advice on all the classic remedies as well as the very latest techniques, including: *Training the mind and body through meditation, deep breathing, and progressive muscle relaxation, including biofeedback and EEG neurofeedback *How to use self-hypnosis and visualization to dislodge poor sleep patterns *Medications and herbal remedies, with a discussion of their effects and side effects *How hormonal changes can affect a woman's quantity and quality of sleep and how to deal with these fluctuations *Help for sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome, and other physical disorders, plus a list of sleep clinics and what to expect from them *Simple dos and don'ts for proper "sleep hygiene," including before-bed rituals For the millions of insomnia suffers, this book is truly a voice in the wilderness offering solid help and good news.  2004 г 256 стр ISBN 1592281230.

Book DescriptionSleep and wakefulness are fundamental behavioral and neurobiological states that characterize all higher animals, including human beings Concise yet comprehensive, Sleep Disorders and Psychiatry, the latest volume in AmericanPsychiatric Publishing's popular Review of Psychiatry Series, presents the cumulative experience овккн of 12 experts who talk about what sleep is and why sleep is essential to maintaining good health, summarizing the major categories of sleep disorders and detailing how virtually every psychiatric disorder and a wide variety of medical illnesses adversely affect sleep Sleep Disorders and Psychiatry is the ideal companion to busy psychiatric clinicians because it is Comprehensive,covering all information of particular relevance to psychiatric clinicians Enhanced by numerous tables and illustrations that make it easy to understand and reference while "on the go" during everyday practice Clearly structured and easy to understand, with chapters organized according to the major categories of sleep disorders most likely to be encountered in psychiatric clinical practice The fascinating introduction discusses the functions of sleep and the consequences of sleep deprivation, including the complex neurobiology of circadian rhythms, sleep and wakefulness, the clinical assessment and management of sleep and circadian rhythm disorders, and the pros and cons of tools for taking an accurate history Each of the six subsequent chapters in Sleep Disorders and Psychiatry follows the same format by detailing the definitions and clinical description, epidemiology, etiology and pathogenesis, and treatment for a major category of sleep disorder: insomnia, sleep apnea, narcolepsy and syndromes of central nervous systemmediated sleepiness, restless legs syndrome, parasomnias, and circadian rhythm sleep disorders Further, Sleep Disorders and Psychiatry provides psychiatrists with the tools necessary to embark upon exciting collaborations with specialists from other areas of clinical medicine (psychologists, pulmonologists, neurologists and surgeons) Given the importance of behavioral and psychopharmacologic interventions in managing sleep disorders, psychiatrists can often make valuable contributions to the care of medically ill patients with these conditions Abundantly referenced and illustrated, Sleep Disorders and Psychiatry is the ultimate practical resource for busy clinicians interested in the broad and growing field of sleep disorders.  2005 г 256 стр ISBN 158562229X.

Book DescriptionMysterious and misunderstood, distorted by biblical imagery of disfigurement and uncleanness, Hansen's disease (or leprosy) has all but disappeared from America's consciousness In Carville, Louisiana, the closed doors of the nation's last center for the treatment of leprosy hold stories of sadness, separation, and even овккь strength in the face of what was once a life-wrenching diagnosis Drawn from interviews with living patients and extensive research in the leprosarium's archives, "Carville: Remembering Leprosy in America" tells the stories of former patients at the National Hansen's Disease Center For over a century, from 1894 until 1999, Carville was the site of the only in-patient hospital in the continental United States for the treatment of Hansen's disease, which is the preferred designation for leprosy Patients --- exiled there by law for treatment and for separation from the rest of society --- reveal how they were able to cope with the devastating blow the diagnosis of leprosy dealt them Leprosy was so frightening and so poorly understood that entire families would suffer and be shunned if one family member contracted the disease When patients entered Carville, they typically left everything behind, including their legal names and their hopes for the future Former patients at Carville give their views of the outside world and of the culture they forged within the treatment center, which included married and individual living quarters, a bar, and even a jail Those quarantined in the leprosarium created their own Mardi Gras celebrations, their own newspaper, and their own body of honored stories in which fellow sufferers of Hansen's disease prevailed over trauma and ostracism Through their memories and stories, we see their very human quest for identity and endurance with dignity, humor, and grace.  2004 г 221 стр ISBN 157806693X.

Book DescriptionIt has been estimated that within 30 years the majority of persons living in the United States will be non-Caucasian Already health care is being aimed toward diseases in these groups This unique, comprehensive book has coverage that goes beyond the typical ethnic dermatology book that covers black skin and includes Asians, Hispanics, овклв native Americans and Slavs The author's approach is to present dermatological disease in ethnic skin by following four general categories: common diseases, diseases rare in ethnic skin, diseases more commonly seen in ethnic skin, and diseases almost unique to ethnic skin Written by experts, the book includes numerous high quality images to facilitate learning.  2005 г 448 стр ISBN 084931402X.

Book Description An essential and comprehensive guide to acne for women of all ages Acne is no longer just a teenage affliction In fact, dermatologists often refer to it as a woman's disease, and drugstore shelves are filled with acne products specifically geared toward adult women But how do you choose from the overwhelming selection of treatments? овкле Which products are appropriate to use as you grow older, become pregnant, or enter menopause? How can you work with a dermatologist to get the most out of prescription acne medications? Lydia Preston answers all of these questions and more, with up-to-date information drawn from her years of reporting on dermatology, as well as her own long personal experience with acne In Breaking Out, she shares the wisdom of dozens of doctors and scientists who have devoted their careers to studying and treating acne, including: Guidelines for buying and using over-the-counter products Treatment for acne scars Emergency acne remedies and camouflage tips Alternative treatments, including herbal remedies, acupuncture, dietary approaches, and ways to unlock the mind-skin connection No one has to live with acne or its consequences Breaking Out is an invaluable guide to understanding and combating acne that women of all ages can turn to with confidence.  2004 г 256 стр ISBN 0743236238.

Book DescriptionMost people have back surgery to relieve pain, but all too often it doesn't help For the half million people who undergo back surgery each year, and the additional million who are seriously contemplating it, Do You Really Need Back Surgery? is a godsend--an informed, reliable guide to when you should consider surgery and when you овклм should not Written by an internationally recognized expert in nerve and spinal surgery, this highly readable guide covers everything back patients need to know to make informed decisions about their treatment The book discusses the details of spinal anatomy; the difference between acute, chronic, and recurring pain; shows how to keep the spine healthy; and explains such terms as spurs, stenosis, and slippage It also reveals what clues your physician uses to predict whether a given type of pain is likely to go away with rest and exercise, and which types may become emergencies Dr Filler discusses the risks of surgery, the decisions you may be faced with andwhat options you have, and your expectations for recovery He provides detailed explanations of the wide array of spinal injections and surgeries, including discectomies and fusions, as well as innovative procedures such as electrothermic and laser techniques and artificial disks He explains the various medical imaging and diagnostic tests available and even covers the complexities of health insurance From Pilates to pedicle screws, and from osteoporosis to spina bifida, Do You Really Need Back Surgery? covers all the questions your doctor usually doesn't have the time to answer Featuring more than 80 illustrations, it is an essential manual for every neck or back pain sufferer.  2004 г 352 стр ISBN 0195158350.

Book DescriptionThis handbook on dermatologic differential diagnosis and clinical management focuses on sixty-two challenging clinical cases that the authors have encountered in over fifty years of patient practice in dermatology Each case is presented as a well-written vignette, told in a case-study style The authors first present the овклщ background of each case concisely and including all the clinical details They then reveal the process involved in the diagnosis and therapy involved There is also a section on relevant questions that the doctor should be considering.  2006 г 210 стр ISBN 0521616581.

Book Description "I have worked extensively with Dr Silver educating people on how to win the battle over osteoarthritis His book will be of tremendous value to the people trying to combat this disease " --Joe Namath Expert advice from the arthritis specialist who keeps athletes in the game and at their best For every active person sidelined овкме by the pain of arthritis, whether a would-be weekend softball champion or potential marathon runner, rheumatologist Dr David Silver offers a game plan for getting back in the action Dr Silver is the clinical chief of rheumatology at Cedars Sinai Medical Center and consultant to a roster of celebrities and athletes Dr Silver has developed a pain reduction program specificallydesigned for active people In Playing Through Arthritis, he shares his plan for maintaining an athletic lifestyle by combining exercise, nutrition, the latest medications, and the best alternative therapies Key features include: Unique focus on those among the 43 million arthritis sufferers who are physically active Targeted exercises to dramatically lessen pain and stiffness in specific joints Expert medical advice on nutrition, medications, and alternative therapies.  2003 г 256 стр ISBN 0071402241.