Bücher veröffentlicht von Demos Medical Publishing

A practical how to guide to using yoga to manage stress, improve mental alertness, increase flexibility, correct posture and improve the quality-of-life of readers with Parkinson's. It shows how yoga ameliorates difficulties that accompany Parkinson's, including mobility, range of motion, balance, and guides towards leading a healthier life.

Dystonia is a movement disorder that causes the muscles to contract and spasm involuntarily. This book provides comprehensive information on cervical dystonia, spasmodic dysphonia, and focal dystonia. It offers an overview of diagnosis and treatment, medical advice, rehabilitation exercises that help alleviate symptoms, and patient resources.

Explores both the symptoms of multiple sclerosis and the most effective, clinically tested ways to help patients manage the disease. All symptoms are discussed, from spasticity, tremour, and fatigue to bladder, bowel, and sexual difficulties. In addition, newer ways to manage complex and routine symptoms are explored.

An essential resource for all stroke survivors and their families and caregivers. Updated and expanded, this new edition of the popular resource has been written by a stroke survivor who has spent 24 years helping other survivors live life to the fullest potential. It is filled with practical tips and support to help you cope with the lifestyle changes that come in the wake of a stroke.

Provides comprehensive coverage of the fundamentals of clinical cancer research, including the full spectrum of methodologies used in the field. The book offers a mix of practical advice and analytical tools for effective training in theoretical principles as well as specific, usable teaching examples.

Discusses the nature of multiple sclerosis (MS), its management, and guidelines for dealing with all aspects of the disease and its impact on your life. A chapter on services available from the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, a glossary, a list of resources, and additional reading make this the place to begin your education about MS.

The first comprehensive book devoted to orthobiologic treatments for orthopedic conditions. Authored by experts in regenerative medicine, this evidence- and experience-based guide is written for clinicians looking to understand and effectively implement these treatments in their practices.

A practical resource for oncologists and related clinicians who want to provide comprehensive, patient-centred care to the elderly cancer patient. Divided into nine succinct sections, this book is the definitive resource for oncologists and related clinicians to meet the demands of clinical management along the continuum of geriatric cancer care.

This essential guide provides a clear, accessible review of the use of statistics in pathology studies. Spanning topics such as exploratory data analysis and descriptive statistics as well as the use of comparative statistics, concordance analysis, categorical and continuous data regression analyses, count data, survival analyses, decision point and clustering analysis, and more, this practical book comprehensively demystifies all the statistical knowledge paramount to working in the field. Throughout the guide, the author team highlights common errors and pitfalls that occur when performing tests and when interpreting data and make suggestions for how to avoid mistakes. Chapters are uniformly structured for ease of use and each chapter concludes with reviewquestions to facilitate self-assessment of the reader's skill in use of statistical methods.Statistics for Pathologists teaches trainees, junior investigators, and seasoned pathologists how to look at their data from the point of view of a statistician and determine what tests should be done, how the data and test should be presented, and how to use the tests practically. Learning statistical applications can greatly enhance and simplify the skills necessary to review and present data accurately and this basic understanding of statistics is critical in pathology-related work.Key FeaturesClear, concise overviews of every relevant statistical test with application in pathology-related researchIncludes real published studies to provide examples of use of the tests and interpretation of dataEmphasizes how to avoid common errors and pitfalls when conducting tests and interpreting dataProvides self-assessment review questions and answers in each chapterComes with downloadable datasets for the reader so that they can perform statistical analysis tied to the book with popular stats programs

The gold standard in many EMG labs, this resource is a practical working reference for performing a wide variety of common nerve conduction studies. It provides both practicing clinicals and trainees with an impressive database of normal values they can use to interpret nerve conduction results with confidence. This third edition has been revised to deliver an up-to-date set of normal values.

Provides the "must-know" facts on each cancer agent - including their pharmacokinetics, FDA-approved indications, toxicity, interactions, and other important information that is commonly found on board examinations and essential for any clinician or practitioner to review. The authors have developed a handy question-and-answer format to present the material in digestible bursts.

From a leading neurologist, experienced nurse practitioner, and registered dietician comes the complete guide to managing your child's life with epilepsy. Epilepsy in Children offers the practical advice and information you need to manage your child's seizures safely and effectively, understand the latest treatment options, and find hope for a seizure-free future.

A detailed and practical guide to botulinum neurotoxin therapy (BoNT) and the wide range of applications for neurological and pain disorders. A unique reference source for new injectors and experienced clinicians alike, this indispensable manual provides information on dose, dilution, and indications for all four FDA-approved toxins in one handy text.

Suitable for childcare and preschool providers, pediatricians, family practitioners, and public health officials, this title addresses considerations for children who are at high risk of acquiring infection, or at risk of spreading infection in the daycare arena.

There is a relatively high use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), especially dietary supplements, among people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Dietary Supplements and Multiple Sclerosis is meant to be referred to when people with MS ask a question about a particular dietary supplement. Supplements are arranged in alphabetical order under the most commonly used name.

Focuses specifically on understanding potential problems and sources of error in management of the clinical chemistry testing procedures, how to anticipate and avoid such problems, and how to manage them if they occur.

Suitable for clinicians involved in the care of patients with spinal cord injuries and disorders, this title covers a list of topics relating to the principles and practice of spinal cord injury care including basic science fundamentals, traumatic spinal cord injury, non-traumatic myelopathies, and physical function and rehabilitation.

Clearly written in expanded outline format, this book integrates basic neuroscience information, the skills of neurological examination, disease-based knowledge, and real-world practical experience on the wards and in the clinic. Over 95 original illustrations illuminate topography, anatomic relationships, and clinical concepts.

It is very common for a person with dementia to exhibit unexpected or inappropriate sexual behaviour and yet few resources exist to help partners, family members, caregivers, and others address it. Now for the first time, esteemed geriatric neuropsychiatrist Dr. Doug Wornell provides a compassionate and detailed understanding of the issue and strategies for how to cope.

Contains useful and detailed information about accessible travel. This book is aimed at those who use wheelchairs, walkers or just have mobility issues. Organized geographically, it is divided into 22 chapters, with each chapter detailing a loop driving route that can be completed in approximately 2-3 weeks.

Because of the chaos and uncertainty involved in travel, people who require access accommodations need thoughtful, reliable information. This provides the tools and resources needed to plan a trip, covering everything from the logistics of air travel to finding an accessible hotel room.

An illustrated guide to assistive technologies and devices (AT/AD). It chronicles the use of AT/AD - technology used by individuals with disabilities to perform functions that might otherwise be difficult or impossible. It includes real-life examples about how people with disabilities use assistive technology to assist them in daily tasks.