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Handbook of African Medicinal Plants, Second Edition
Published:January 13, 2014
Author(s):Maurice M. Iwu
With over 50,000 distinct species in sub-Saharan Africa alone, the African
continent is endowed with an enormous wealth of plant resources. While
more than 25 percent of known species have been used for several
centuries in traditional African medicine for the prevention and
treatment of diseases, …
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Essential Knowledge and Skills for Healthcare Assistants
Published:December 31, 2013
Author(s):Zoë Rawles
Covering all the essential components of healthcare assistant and
assistant practitioner roles, Essential Knowledge and Skills for Healthcare
Assistants is a practical and comprehensive text designed to equip you
with the necessary clinical skills for your profession. This book: Equips
you with …
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Dictionary of Natural Products on DVD
Published:December 16, 2013
Editor(s):John Buckingham
The Dictionary of Natural Products on DVD provides today’s
busy scientist with fast access to chemical, physical, and
biological data on more than 259,859 compounds contained in over
68,000 entries. Continually reviewed to keep pace with the current
literature, coupled with the inclusion of …
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Code Blue
Published:December 01, 2013
Author(s):Rahul Jandial
Embarking on the first clinical rotation in a hospital is a
daunting experience for many clinicians, whether physician, physician’s
assistant, nurse, technician, or student. Clearly, the foundation of
medical textbook knowledge does not necessarily overlap with the know-
how that makes one …
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Computer Systems Experiences of Users with and Without Disabilities: An Evaluation Guide for Professionals
Published:November 18, 2013
Author(s):Simone Borsci, Masaaki Kurosu, Stefano Federici,
Maria Laura Mele
This book provides the necessary tools for the evaluation of the
interaction between the user who is disabled and the computer system
that was designed to assist that person. The book creates an evaluation
process that is able to assess the user's satisfaction with a developed
system. Presenting a …
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Honey in Traditional and Modern Medicine
Published:October 29, 2013
Editor(s):Laïd Boukraâ
The use of honey can be traced back to the Stone Age. Evidence can be
found for its nutritional and medicinal use beginning with prehistoric and
ancient civilizations. Currently, there is a resurgence of scientific interest
in natural medicinal products, such as honey, by researchers, the
medical …
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Acupuncture: An Anatomical Approach, Second Edition
Published:October 24, 2013
Author(s):Houchi Dung
Practiced for more than 2,000 years, acupuncture was once
restricted to the realm of alternative medicine. It was thought to be
based on mythical elements and not easily understood by those in the
scientific community. Acupuncture: An Anatomical Approach, Second
Edition dispels these notions and …
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Clark's Essential Physics in Imaging for Radiographers
Published:October 10, 2013
Author(s):Ken Holmes, Marcus Elkington, Phil Harris
This easy-to-understand pocket guide is an invaluable tool for
students, assistant practitioners and radiographers. Providing an
accessible introduction to the subject in a reader-friendly format, it
includes diagrams and photographs to support the text. Each chapter
provides clear learning …
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Ethics and Mental Health: The Patient, Profession and Community
Published:September 26, 2013
Author(s):Michael Robertson, Garry Walter
The field of ethics is expanding and has assumed new
significance as a compulsory part of study for psychiatrists and all
mental health professionals. Ethics and Mental Health: The Patient,
Profession and Community presents a new approach to these ethical
dilemmas that have become an increasing …
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Integrative Treatment of Hypertension: A Clinical and Mechanistic Approach
Published:September 24, 2013
Author(s):Joel A. Blush
Given current trends toward obesity, sedentary lifestyles, and poor diets,
hypertension is increasingly becoming a disease of the young as well as
the elderly, affecting about 1 billion people worldwide. Many patients,
especially the younger ones, would prefer alternative treatments. While
natural …
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Psychology for Nurses and Health Professionals, Second Edition
Published:September 12, 2013
Author(s):Richard Gross, Nancy Kinnison
Psychology for Nurses and Health Professionals, Second Edition is an accessible
guide providing comprehensive coverage of psychology for nurses and healthcare
professionals in training and practice. Key features include: Fully updated and
restructured to ensure content matches training …
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Lifestyle Medicine, Second Edition
Published:March 15, 2013
Editor(s):James M. Rippe
There is no doubt that daily habits and actions exert a profound
health impact. The fact that nutritional practices, level of physical activity, weight
management, and other behaviors play key roles both in the prevention and
treatment of most metabolic diseases has been recognized by their …
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American Herbal Products Association’s Botanical Safety Handbook, Second Edition
Published:March 15, 2013
Editor(s):Zoë Gardner, Michael McGuffin
Access to accurate, evidence-based, and clinically relevant information is essential
to anyone who uses or recommends herbal products. With input from some of the
most respected experts in herbal and integrative medicine, this completely revised
edition of the American Herbal Products Association’s …
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Computer Access for People with Disabilities: A Human Factors Approach
Published:January 11, 2013
Author(s):Richard C. Simpson
Incorporating Compass Computer Access Assessment software,
Computer Access for People with Disabilities: A Human Factors Approach provides
the information clinicians need to know in order to provide effective alternative
computer access solutions to individuals with disabilities. Originally …
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Advances in Natural Medicines, Nutraceuticals and Neurocognition
Published:January 10, 2013
Editor(s):Con Kerry Kenneth Stough, Andrew Scholey
Great strides have been made in the field of natural medicine with
respect to neurocognition. Once limited to the province of niche publications, these
discoveries are now routinely explored in mainstream psychopharmacology,
neuroscience, nutrition, and medical journals. Now presented in one …
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Advancing Medicine with Food and Nutrients, Second Edition
Published:December 10, 2012
Editor(s):Ingrid Kohlstadt
Food and nutrients are the original medicine and the shoulders on
which modern medicine stands. But in recent decades, food and medicine have
taken divergent paths and the natural healing properties of food have been
diminished in the wake of modern technical progress. With contributions from …
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Assistive Technology for Blindness and Low Vision
Published:October 26, 2012
Editor(s):Roberto Manduchi, Sri Kurniawan
Assistive technology has made it feasible for individuals with a wide
range of impairments to engage in many activities, such as education and
employment, in ways not previously possible. The key factor is to create consumer-
driven technologies that solve the problems by addressing the needs of …
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Quality of Life Technology Handbook
Published:October 03, 2012
Editor(s):Richard Schulz
A collaboration between leading scientists, practitioners, and
researchers at Carnegie-Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh, this
book is a comprehensive resource describing Quality of Life technologies and their
development, evaluation, adoption, and commercialization. It takes an …
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Multiple Sclerosis Rehabilitation: From Impairment to Participation
Published:August 01, 2012
Editor(s):Marcia Finlayson
"MS is always in the back of your mind. If there is something you want
to do, you always wonder if the MS will allow you do to it."—Darlene, living with MS
for 22 years Living with multiple sclerosis (MS) is challenging and multidimensional.
MS pervades all aspects of life: one’s body becomes …
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Nanomedicine and Cancer Therapies
Published:July 27, 2012
Editor(s):Mathew Sebastian, Neethu Ninan, Eldho Elias
Nanotechnology has the power to radically change the way cancer is
diagnosed, imaged, and treated. The holistic approach to cancer
involves noninvasive procedures that emphasize restoring the health of human
energy fields. Presenting a wealth of information and research about the most
potent cancer …
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Medicinal Plants: Biodiversity and Drugs
Published:July 03, 2012
Editor(s):M. K. Rai, Geoffrey A. Cordell, Jose L. Martinez, Mariela Marinoff, Luca Rastrelli
This volume provides a contemporary overview of new strategies for traditional medicine development. It emphasizes the importance of cataloging
ethnomedical information, determining the active principles, and examining the genetic diversity and range of actions of traditional medicines. It …
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Introduction To Nursing Research: Developing Research Awareness
Published:May 25, 2012
Author(s):Andree le May, Susan Holmes
In an engaging and accessible introduction for student nurses, Introduction to Nursing Research: Developing Research Awareness explains the hows and whys of nursing research, stressing its influence on policy and improving patient care. The book delivers a comprehensive guide to the research …
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Medicinal Plants of China, Korea, and Japan: Bioresources for Tomorrow’s Drugs and Cosmetics
Published:May 11, 2012
Author(s):Christophe Wiart
Asian medicinal plants show great promise in pharmaceutical and cosmetological development. Researchers engaged in the discovery of new leads in these areas need robust conceptual tools and understanding of interrelated basics of botany, ethnobotany, biomolecular pharmacology, phytochemistry, and …
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CRC World Dictionary of Medicinal and Poisonous Plants: Common Names, Scientific Names, Eponyms, Synonyms, and Etymology (5 Volume Set)
Published:May 03, 2012
Author(s):Umberto Quattrocchi
"Following on the successes of two previous dictionary projects, the CRC World Dictionary of Plant Names and the CRC World Dictionary of the Grasses, Umberto
Quattrocchi has undertaken this dictionary of economically important plants…. He has done for these plants what was so admirably done in his …
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Handbook of Mental Health Nursing
Published:April 27, 2012
Editor(s):Stephen Tee, Joanne Brown, Diane Carpenter
A concise and user-friendly guide, Handbook of Mental Health Nursing helps nursing students learn the essential skills required for practice. This practical handbook is informed by an interdisciplinary understanding of mental health problems and the recovery from mental health difficulties. …
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A Textbook of Community Nursing
Published:April 27, 2012
Editor(s):Sue Chilton, Heather Bain, Ann Clarridge, Karen Melling
A Textbook of Community Nursing is a comprehensive and evidence-based introduction covering the full range of professional issues, including community nursing roles, personal safety, public health, and health promotion. This is an essential text for all pre-registration nursing students, students …
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Assistive Technology Assessment Handbook
Published:March 26, 2012
Editor(s):Stefano Federici, Marcia Scherer
The process of matching a person who has a disability with the most appropriate assistive technology requires a series of assessments, typically
administered by multidisciplinary teams at specialized centers for technical aid. Assistive Technology Assessment Handbook fills the need for a reference …
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The Modern Ayurveda: Milestones Beyond the Classical Age
Published:March 05, 2012
Editor(s):C. P. Khare, Chandra Kant Katiyar
The Indian population has used Ayurvedic herbs for centuries, but now modern scientific work has led to recognition and acceptance at a global level. The major cause of the increased popularity of Ayurvedic medicine stems from recent scientific validation and its potential in lifestyle management. …
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Scientific Basis of Healthcare: Asthma
Published:January 18, 2012
Editor(s):Colin R. Martin, Victor R. Preedy
Healthcare professionals have become more educated in recent years. As such, the demand for comprehensive and focused evidenced-based
texts and scientific literature covering single areas of nursing and healthcare science or treatment has also increased. This volume covers a range to issues related …
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Scientific Basis of Healthcare: Arthritis
Published:January 18, 2012
Editor(s):Colin R. Martin, Victor R. Preedy
Evidenced-based texts are taking on a greater role in the education of healthcare providers. With an emphasis on this modality, this volume explores
several topics related to the treatment of patients with the autoimmune form of arthritis known as rheumatoid arthritis. Topics include disease …
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Adult Nursing: Preparing for Practice
Published:December 30, 2011
Author(s):Dave Barton, Andreé le May
A complete resource for your career in nursing; this book gives you a sound knowledge basis for effective care and best practice in hospital and community settings and, alongside this, explores the many routes your professional development can take. Part one explores the key aspects of the journey …
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Scientific Basis of Healthcare: Angina
Published:December 20, 2011
Editor(s):Colin R. Martin, Victor R. Preedy
Practice and Procedures are continually changing with a corresponding improvement in healthcare. Concomitantly, the
demand for comprehensive and focused evidenced-based text and scientific literature covering single areas of nursing and healthcare science or treatment has also increased. The volume …
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Scientific Basis of Healthcare: AIDS & Pregnancy
Published:December 20, 2011
Editor(s):Colin R. Martin, Victor R. Preedy
This volume on AIDS & Pregnancy covers prenatal assistance, antenatal care and screening, treatment for low lymphocyte count, antiretroviral regimes for prevention of transmission to child, adverse effects of antiretroviral therapy in pregnancy, awareness of HIV on pregnancy, occupational …
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Medical Tourism Facilitator's Handbook
Published:November 23, 2011
Author(s):Maria K. Todd
In addition to coordinating health travel logistics and gathering medical records, medical tourism facilitators play the role of travel agent, appointment setter, concierge, hotel reservationist, tour operator, and hand-holder to clients seeking health services domestically and abroad. Addressing …
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Designing Telehealth for an Aging Population: A Human Factors Perspective
Published:October 11, 2011
Author(s):Neil Charness, George Demiris, Elizabeth Krupinski
As simple and straightforward as two health professionals conferring over the telephone or as complex and sophisticated as robotic surgery between facilities at different ends of the globe, telehealth is an increasingly frequent component in healthcare. A primer on the human factors issues that can …
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Herbal Medicines: Development and Validation of Plant-derived Medicines for Human Health
Published:September 28, 2011
Editor(s):Giacinto Bagetta, Marco Cosentino, Marie Tiziana Corasaniti, Shinobu Sakurada
The deregulation of dietary supplements and natural products marketing by the FDA has widened the natural products market in Europe and worldwide. Whilst the discussion about the validity of the plant approach to nutrition and diseases treatment continues, the explosion of the use of whatever is …
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Bioactive Compounds from Natural Sources, Second Edition: Natural Products as Lead Compounds in Drug Discovery
Published:September 27, 2011
Editor(s):Corrado Tringali
The first edition of Bioactive Compounds from Natural Sources was published in a period of renewed attention to biologically active compounds of natural origin. This trend has continued and intensified—natural products are again under the spotlight, in particular for their possible pharmacological …
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Phyllanthus Species: Scientific Evaluation and Medicinal Applications
Published:August 29, 2011
Editor(s):Ramadasan Kuttan, K.B. Harikumar
The genus Phyllanthus has over 1,000 species distributed worldwide, many of which have been used indigenously for the treatment of a variety of ailments for generations. Researchers have developed ways to analyze the potential of these plants and demonstrated the pharmacological action and various …
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Melatonin in the Promotion of Health, Second Edition
Published:August 25, 2011
Editor(s):Ronald Ross Watson
Melatonin is a powerful hormone and antioxidant with numerous effects on the metabolism and the health of humans. Available as a dietary supplement in the United States since 1993, it is one of the most popular over-the-counter alternative remedies available. Comprising contributions from …
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DHEA in Human Health and Aging
Published:July 22, 2011
Editor(s):Ronald Ross Watson
Reduced production of DHEA associated with the diseases that accompany aging has led to its use as a nutritional supplement for
antiaging, metabolic support, and other purposes. While animal studies have clearly shown substantial benefits of DHEA in combating various disease states, the effect of …
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Controversial Statistical Issues in Clinical Trials
Published:June 15, 2011
Author(s):Shein-Chung Chow
In clinical trial practice, controversial statistical issues inevitably occur regardless of the compliance with good statistical practice and good clinical practice. But by identifying the causes of the issues and correcting them, the study objectives of clinical trials can be better achieved. …
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Essentials of Functional MRI
Published:June 07, 2011
Author(s):Patrick W. Stroman
During the last two decades, new developments in functional MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) have made it possible to detect changes in the brain over time, as opposed to the "snapshot" produced by conventional MRI. Essentials of Functional MRI breaks down the technical challenges for physicians, …
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Caring for the Seriously Ill Patient 2E
Published:May 27, 2011
Editor(s):Michael Macintosh, Tracey Moore
As more critically ill patients are cared for on acute general wards rather than in ICUs, many nurses are having to cope with the particular problems of very sick patients without the specialist knowledge of an ICU trained nurse. This book considers the key issues surrounding the critical patient's …
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Children and Young People's Nursing: Principles for Practice
Published:April 29, 2011
Author(s):Ruth Davies, Alyson Davies
Children and Young People's Nursing provides a comprehensive overview of the issues facing children's nurses today. It focuses on developing best practice and implementing high quality care. This book covers the wide range of general and specialist care settings in which children and young …
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Pediatric Life Care Planning and Case Management, Second Edition
Published:April 26, 2011
Editor(s):Susan Riddick-Grisham, Laura Deming
Pediatric Life Care Planning and Case Management provides a comprehensive and unique reference that goes beyond the clinical discussion to include legal and financial aspects, life expectancy data, and assistive technology. It also includes case samples of actual plans related to specific …
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Herbalism, Phytochemistry and Ethnopharmacology
Published:April 11, 2011
Editor(s):Amritpal Singh
Bridging the gap between the ancient art of herbalism and the emerging sciences of ethnopharmocology and phytopharmacotherapy, this book highlights the major breakthroughs in the history of the field and focuses on future directions in the discovery and application of herb-derived medicines. …
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Arthritis: Pathophysiology, Prevention, and Therapeutics
Published:April 05, 2011
Editor(s):Debasis Bagchi, Hiroyoshi Moriyama, Siba P. Raychaudhuri
A debilitating disease of pain, inflammation, and loss of mobility and quality of life, arthritis takes victims of all ages, from young children to seniors. Usually chronic, the broad term arthritis refers to nearly 100 distinct manifestations, each with their own etiology, pathophysiology, and …
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Herbal Medicine: Biomolecular and Clinical Aspects, Second Edition
Published:March 28, 2011
Editor(s):Iris F. F. Benzie, Sissi Wachtel-Galor
The global popularity of herbal supplements and the promise they hold in treating various disease states has caused an unprecedented interest in understanding the molecular basis of the biological activity of traditional remedies. Herbal Medicine: Biomolecular and Clinical Aspects focuses on …
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American Herbal Pharmacopoeia: Botanical Pharmacognosy - Microscopic Characterization of Botanical Medicines
Published:March 24, 2011
Editor(s):Roy Upton, Alison Graff, Georgina Jolliffe, Reinhard Länger, Elizabeth Williamson
Winner of the James A. Duke Award for Excellence in Botanical Literature Award from the American Botanical CouncilCompiled by the American Herbal Pharmacopoeia®, this volume addresses the lack of authoritative microscopic descriptions of those medicinal plant species currently in trade. It includes …
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Traditional Chinese Medicine
Published:March 04, 2011
Editor(s):Chun-Su Yuan
The authors of the Textbook of Complementary and Alternative Medicine present practitioners, physicians, and allied health workers with detailed material for a wide ranging understanding of what Traditional Chinese Medicine can offer. …
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Clark's Pocket Handbook for Radiographers
Published:April 30, 2010
Author(s):Charles Sloane, Stewart A Whitley, Craig Anderson, Ken Holmes
This pocket-sized guide, drawn from the twelfth edition of Clark's Positioning in Radiography, provides clear and practical advice to help radiographers in their day-to-day work. The authors considered that it is important for radiographers and students to have access to an additional text …
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Cultural Awareness in Nursing and Health Care, Second Edition: An Introductory Text
Published:April 30, 2010
Author(s):Christine Hogg, Karen Holland
The second edition of this popular introductory text explores the many sensitive issues of culture, race and ethnicity as they affect patient care, including:-health and illness beliefs, and their relationship to religious beliefs-mental health and culture-women's health in a multicultural …
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Legal Nurse Consulting,: Principles and Practices, Third Edition (2 Volume Set)
Published:February 19, 2010
Editor(s):Ann M. Peterson, Lynda Kopishke
Over the past generation, the practice of legal nurse consulting has grown to include areas such as life care planning, risk management, and administrative law, as well as taking on a more diversified role in both criminal and civil law and courtroom proceedings. First published in 1997, Legal …
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Legal Nurse Consulting Practices, Third Edition
Published:February 19, 2010
Editor(s):Ann M. Peterson, Lynda Kopishke
Over the past generation, the practice of legal nurse consulting has grown to include areas such as life care planning, risk management, and administrative law, as well as taking on a more diversified role in both criminal and civil law and courtroom proceedings. First published in 1997, Legal …
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Legal Nurse Consulting Principles, Third Edition
Published: February 17, 2010
Editor(s):Ann M. Peterson, Lynda Kopishke
Over the past generation, the practice of legal nurse consulting has grown to include areas such as life care planning, risk management, and administrative law, as well as taking on a more diversified role in both criminal and civil law and courtroom proceedings. First published in 1997, Legal …
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Care of the Newborn by Ten Teachers
Published:January 29, 2010
Editor(s):Hilary Lumsden, Debbie Holmes
Caring for the well newborn is an essential element of everyday midwifery practice. Providing a comprehensive guide to the problems associated with newborn babies, Care of the Newborn by Ten Teachers is a key textbook for trainee midwives. The ten teachers involved in writing this book …
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Physical Examination Procedures For Advanced Nurses and Independent Prescribers: Evidence and Rationale
Published:December 25, 2009
Author(s):Zoe Rawles, Beth Griffiths, Trudy Alexander
A practical overview of the skills and rationale for physical examination, Physical Examination Procedures for Advanced Nurses and Independent Prescribers: Evidence and Rationale is a useful reference for student practitioners in nursing and other non-medical prescribers and is an essential …
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Hearing: An Introduction to Psychological and Physiological Acoustics
Published:December 18, 2009
Author(s):Stanley A. Gelfand
Brimming with more than more than 1700 references, this reader-friendly and extensively revised Fourth Edition will prove invaluable to instructors and students alike-providing a unified approach to the anatomical, physiological, and perceptual aspects of audition with updated chapters on the …
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Developing Practical Skills for Nursing Children and Young People
Published:November 27, 2009
Editor(s):Alan Glasper, Marion Aylott, Cath Battrick
Clinical skills are essential to the practice of nursing and learning these skills requires a wealth of both factual knowledge and technical expertise. Supplementing
practical teaching, Developing Practical Skills for Nursing Children and Young People is a comprehensive skills text that describes …
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A General Introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine
Published:November 12, 2009
Editor(s):Men Jiuzhang, Guo Lei
Established by the Western Han dynasty more than 2,000 years ago, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is currently finding increased acceptance. A General Introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine explores the thinking behind TCM, its philosophy-based theory, and its cutting-edge uses in today’s …
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Chinese & Related North American Herbs: Phytopharmacology & Therapeutic Values, Second Edition
Published:October 30, 2009
Author(s):Thomas S. C. Li
Hailed as a seminal work and considered the most complete compendium of Chinese herbs available, the first edition of Chinese and Related North American Herbs: Phytopharmacology and Therapeutic Values brought new and hard to find information into a single, well-referenced resource. With the …
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Life Care Planning and Case Management Handbook, Third Edition
Published:September 21, 2009
Editor(s):Roger O. Weed, Debra E. Berens
Life Care Planning is an advanced collaborative practice concerned with coordinating, accessing, evaluating, and monitoring necessary services for
individuals with significant medical adversity. This handbook provides a comprehensive resource for all people involved with catastrophic impairments …
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Drug Calculations for Nurses: A Step-by-Step Approach 3rd Edition
Published:July 31, 2009
Author(s):Robert Lapham, Heather Agar
This best-selling pocket-sized book will help you to perform drug calculations with confidence and competence. The completely updated third edition includes community practice and primary care settings, and a whole new section on pharmacology and medicines to put drug calculations …
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The Scientific Basis of Integrative Medicine, Second Edition
Published:June 25, 2009
Author(s):Leonard A. Wisneski, Lucy Anderson
Since the first suffering supplicant offered a prayer to his god or the first mother cradled an ailing child in her caring arms, we have witnessed how human health and healing goes beyond any inventory of parts and infusion of chemicals. We humans are a complex melding of thought, emotion, spirit, …
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Tyler's Herbs of Choice: The Therapeutic Use of Phytomedicinals, Third Edition
Published:May 04, 2009
Author(s):Dennis V.C. Awang
Does Echinacea fight the common cold? Does St. John’s Wort (SJW) really counteract depression? What about chondroitin for joint health? Today’s healthcare professionals are increasingly confronted with questions from patients who want to use herbal supplements to treat various conditions. A …
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Ergonomics for Rehabilitation Professionals
Published:April 27, 2009
Editor(s):Shrawan Kumar
Despite the apparently distinct differences between the disciplines of ergonomics and rehabilitation, they deal with the same issues, although at different ends of the spectrum. Keeping this in mind, Ergonomics for Rehabilitation Professionals explores their philosophies and goals, their parallel, …
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Developing Practical Adult Nursing Skills Third Edition
Published:April 24, 2009
Editor(s):Lesley Baillie
This is the third edition of the highly successful textbook, Developing Practical Nursing Skills, which has been revised specifically for nursing and health care students working with adult patients, offering a more comprehensive guide that will last throughout initial training and beyond …
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Physiology and Anatomy for Nurses and Healthcare Practitioners 3E: A homeostatic approach
Published:March 27, 2009
Author(s):John Clancy, Andrew McVicar
The third edition of Physiology and Anatomy for Nurses and Healthcare Practitioners: A homeostatic approach presents homeostasis as a dynamic concept that provides the basis for understanding health and well-being. It recognises how failure to respond to homeostatic disturbances results in …
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Basic Pathology, Fourth Edition
Published:January 30, 2009
Author(s):Sunil Lakhani, Susan A Dilly, Caroline J Finlayson
Entertaining and practical, this new edition of Basic Pathology is a straightforward introduction to pathology and the mechanisms of disease. It puts pathology into its historical, scientific and clinical context for all medical, dental and nursing students and other health professionals. Basic …
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Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing 2nd Edition: The craft of caring
Published:December 26, 2008
Author(s):Phil Barker
Supported by relevant theory, research, policy, and philosophy, this second edition of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing: The craft of caring provides a comprehensive overview of the practice of psychiatric and mental health nursing.The concept of "the craft of caring" dictates that the basis …
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Nursing Practice and Health Care 5E: A Foundation Text
Published:October 31, 2008
Author(s):Susan Hinchliff, Sue Norman, Jane Schober
Nursing Practice and Health Care is an essential companion to pre-registration nursing education programmes, for those studying at degree and diploma level, and for students on post-registration courses. This fifth edition has been completely revised to reflect the current professional …
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Duke's Handbook of Medicinal Plants of Latin America
Published:October 24, 2008
Author(s):James A. Duke
Finalist for 2009 The Council on Botanical & Horticultural Libraries Literature Award! A Comprehensive Guide Addressing Safety, Efficacy, and Suitability About a quarter of all the medicines we use come from rainforest plants and more than 1,400 varieties of tropical plants are being …
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Medicolegal Issues for Diagnostic Imaging Professionals, Fourth Edition
Published:September 09, 2008
Author(s):Robert J. Parelli
The constant advances in diagnostic imaging have had an impact on the practice, attitudes, and moral values of all who participate in health care. Now in its fourth edition, the original Medicolegal Issues for Radiographers has been updated and retitled, broadening the scope of content to include …
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Competencies for Advanced Nursing Practice
Published:August 29, 2008
Editor(s):Sue Hinchliff, Rosemary Rogers
Competencies for Advanced Nursing Practice is the first and definitive book to deliver guidance for practitioners working to be recognized for their advanced nursing practice. Written by experienced academics and advanced nurse practitioners from a variety of clinical backgrounds, this …
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Handbook of Long-Term Care Administration and Policy
Published:March 27, 2008
Editor(s):Cynthia Massie Mara, Laura Olson
Attitudes toward long-term care contain a strong residue of negativity in today’s society and current problems with the system augment such perceptions. Unless dealt with now, this will only get worse, as the 85-and-older crowd is the fastest growing part of the population, and the first wave of …
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Patients' Rights, Law and Ethics for Nurses: A practical guide
Published:February 29, 2008
Author(s):Paul Buka
Understanding the legal and ethical rights of any patient in their care is essential to good clinical practice. Patients' Rights, Law and Ethics for Nurses: A Practical Guide is a comprehensive pocket-size book for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals that integrates health care law and …
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Duke's Handbook of Medicinal Plants of the Bible
Published:December 26, 2007
Author(s):James A. Duke
Known for their ease of use, artful presentation of scientific information, and evidence-based approach, James Duke’s comprehensive handbooks are the cornerstone in the library of almost every alternative and complementary medicine practitioner and ethnobotanist. Using the successful format of …
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Spirulina in Human Nutrition and Health
Published:October 08, 2007
Editor(s):M. E. Gershwin, Amha Belay
Astonishingly rich in nutrients, Spirulina is one of the most popular and well researched functional foods in the multi-billion dollar global
food supplement market. This ancient species provides readily bioavailable protein along with carotenoids, essential fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals and …
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Public Health Practice and the School-Age Population
Published:June 29, 2007
Author(s):Diane DeBell
The importance of the issues surrounding public health can never be underestimated, and the significance of child health within the overall public health framework is of particular note. Professionals working with the school-age population are faced with a multitude of challenges particular to that …
$41.95
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Cancer and the Search for Selective Biochemical Inhibitors, Second Edition
Published:June 25, 2007
Author(s):E.J. Hoffman
The world of medicine has become splintered into two factions, that of orthodoxy and its counterpart, alternative or complementary medicine. A problem with alternative medicine is, of course, that of anecdote and hearsay. The solution: the disclosure, in an unassailable fashion, of the underlying …
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Neuropsychology for Psychologists, Health Care Professionals, and Attorneys, Third Edition
Published:June 21, 2007
Author(s):Robert J. Sbordone, Ronald E. Saul, Arnold D. Purisch
Extensively revised and expanded, this third edition of Neuropsychology for Psychologists, Health Care Professionals, and Attorneys provides a clear, concise, and comprehensive discussion of neuropsychology, outlining its purpose, use, and historical development. It covers the anatomy of the brain, …
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Genes, Hearing, and Deafness: From Molecular Biology to Clinical Practice
Published:June 13, 2007
Editor(s):Alessandro Martini, Dafydd Stephens, Andrew P. Read
The field of generic hearing impairment is one where rapid advances are taking place, and it can often be difficult for Audiologists to keep track of the broader picture. In this important new text the authors take a synoptic approach and summarize the causes and basis of hearing impairments, the …
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An Introduction to Rehabilitation Engineering
Published:December 26, 2006
Editor(s):Rory A Cooper, Hisaichi Ohnabe, Douglas A. Hobson
Answering the widespread demand for an introductory book on rehabilitation engineering (RE), Dr. Rory A. Cooper, a distinguished RE authority, and his esteemed colleagues present An Introduction to Rehabilitation Engineering. This resource introduces the fundamentals and applications of RE and …
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Pharmacodynamic Basis of Herbal Medicine, Second Edition
Published:September 06, 2006
Author(s):Manuchair Ebadi
Continuing in the tradition of the acclaimed first edition, Pharmacodynamic Basis of Herbal Medicine, Second Edition examines in extensive detail the physiologic effects of complimentary and alternative therapies, foods, supplements, vitamins, and traditional herbal remedies. The author considers …
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Internet Guide to Herbal Remedies
Published:August 22, 2006
Author(s):David J. Owen
“The next best thing to knowing something is knowing where to find it.” — Samuel JohnsonThe Internet Guide to Herbal Remedies helps you find reliable online resources for the information you need about herbs used to treat a variety of medical conditions, including cancer, heart …
$35.95
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Textbook of Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Second Edition
Published:August 17, 2006
Editor(s):Chun-Su Yuan, Eric J. Bieber, Brent Bauer
Complementary and alternative medicine [CAM] therapies are increasingly used in many branches of medicine as an effective and patient-friendly adjunct to conventional treatment. Based on a successful course at the Pritzker School of Medicine of the University of Chicago, this comprehensive text …
$249.95
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Integrating Therapeutic and Complementary Nutrition
Published:July 20, 2006
Editor(s):Mary J. Marian, Pamela Williams-Mullen, Jennifer Muir Bowers
Consumers look to health professionals for guidance on how to integrate complementary and alternative (CAM) therapies into their lifestyles, yet most health care professionals are trained only in conventional practices. Integrating Therapeutic and Complementary Nutrition provides the scientific …
$119.95
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Medicinal Plants of Asia and the Pacific
Published:June 19, 2006
Author(s):Christophe Wiart
Drawing on the author’s extensive personal experience, Medicinal Plants of Asia and the Pacific provides comprehensive coverage of the
medicinal plants of the region. Describing more than 300 compounds, the book discusses every important class of natural products while highlighting cutting-edge …
$252.00
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Herbal Supplements-Drug Interactions: Scientific and Regulatory Perspectives
Published:June 07, 2006
Editor(s):Y. W. Francis Lam, Shiew-Mei Huang, Stephen D. Hall
The international popularity of herbal remedies has recently outpaced quality information on the utilization and dosing of these compounds. This book fills a void in the literature by offering an authoritative overview of the mechanisms of herbal remedies and their impact on standard medications. …
$159.95
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Bupleurum Species: Scientific Evaluation and Clinical Applications
Published:April 24, 2006
Editor(s):Sheng-Li Pan
The prominence of the Bupleurum species cannot be overstated. Across China and Japan, it serves as a main or supplementary ingredient in over two thirds of traditional medications. For over 2000 years, it has been used to treat fevers, intestinal maladies, malaria, and countless other afflictions. …
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Occupational Hearing Loss, Third Edition
Published:April 24, 2006
Editor(s):Robert Thayer Sataloff, Joseph Sataloff
Written in clear and accessible language, Occupational Hearing Loss provides a complete overview of the hazards of occupational noise exposure, causes of hearing loss, testing of hearing, criteria to distinguish occupational hearing loss, and more. Extensively re-written and updated, the book …
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Taiwanese Native Medicinal Plants: Phytopharmacology and Therapeutic Values
Published:March 30, 2006
Author(s):Thomas S. C. Li
Written by internationally renowned scientist and author Thomas S.C. Li, Taiwanese Native Medicinal Plants presents information critical to assessing the medicinal potential of Taiwanese herbs. A comprehensive review of chemical constituents, toxicity, and therapeutic values, the book focuses on …
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Health Promotion in Midwifery 2nd Edition: Principles and practice
Published:February 24, 2006
Author(s):Jan Bowden, Vicky Manning
Health Promotion in Midwifery explores the principles of health promotion within the practical context of midwifery. It clearly outlines and discusses the midwife’s role in health promotion, making it essential reading for all student and practising midwives, as well as clinical practitioners. …
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Illustrated Pharmacology for Nurses
Published:January 27, 2006
Author(s):Terje Simonsen, Jarle Aarbakke, Ian Kay
Drug therapy is an increasingly important element in the treatment of patients, and understanding how a drug works is essential for all nurses. Illustrated Pharmacology for Nurses is a fully comprehensive and beautifully illustrated textbook covering both the basic principles and the clinical …
$46.95
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The Child with Traumatic Brain Injury or Cerebral Palsy: A Context-Sensitive, Family-Based Approach to Development
Published:January 17, 2006
Editor(s):Lucia Willadino Braga, Aloysio Campos da Paz
Families are profoundly affected by a child's brain injury, and their participation and support play a critical role in the child’s adjustment and ongoing development. As such, today's literature contains a growing number of studies that document the importance of the family's role in the child's …
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Herbal Medicines in Pregnancy and Lactation: An Evidence-Based Approach
Published:January 17, 2006
Author(s):Edward Mills, Jean-Jacques Dugoua, Dan Perri, Gideon Koren
Just as with prescription drugs, natural health products can present substantial risks and prompt the same areas of concern. Although some of these effects may be life-threatening, current literature on these important issues is scant.With the use of natural health products on the rise, physicians …
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Medicinal Spices
Published:November 29, 2005
Editor(s):Eberhard Teuscher
As demonstrated by the hundreds of books on culinary herbs, spices, and spice blends currently on the market, the ancient art of seasoning is still popular and gaining momentum. Taking you on a journey into the fascinating world of spices, from foul-smelling asafetida to devilishly hot chilies, …
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Integrative Oncology: Principles and Practice
Published:November 12, 2005
Author(s):Matthew P. Mumber
Integrative Oncology explores a comprehensive, evidence-based approach to cancer care that addresses all individuals involved in the process, and can include the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies alongside conventional modalities such as chemotherapy, surgery, and …
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Traditional Medicines for Modern Times: Antidiabetic Plants
Published:November 02, 2005
Editor(s):Amala Soumyanath
The increasing prevalence of diabetes mellitus world-wide is an issue of major socio-economic concern. Scientific interest in plant-derived medicine is steadily rising, yet there is often a wide disparity in the caliber of information available. A detailed compilation of scientific information from …
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Diagnosis and Treatment of Pain of Vertebral Origin, Second Edition
Published:September 01, 2005
Author(s):Robert Maigne, Walter L. Nieves
"[Dr. Maigne's] neuoranatomical explanations are brilliantly illustrated and documented with a profound review of the literature. …The benefit he has given patients who have come from all over the world for his services affirms the benefit of his method."From the First Edition foreword by, - …
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Weiner's Pain Management: A Practical Guide for Clinicians
Published:August 31, 2005
Editor(s):Mark V. Boswell, B. Eliot Cole
This seventh edition of a bestseller has been totally revised and updated, making this the most comprehensive rewrite in the book's long and distinguished history. It includes new chapters, new sections and section editors, and new contributors. Offering an interdisciplinary approach to pain …
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Hearing Loss, Fourth Edition
Published:August 30, 2005
Editor(s):Joseph Sataloff, Robert Thayer Sataloff
Covering all aspects of the anatomy, physiology, diagnosis, and treatment of hearing loss, this Fourth Edition offers new information on current diagnostic technologies, the latest concepts in the medical management of hearing impairment, the care and management of tinnitus, and the clinical …
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Clark's Positioning in Radiography 12Ed
Published:August 26, 2005
Author(s):A. Stewart Whitley, Charles Sloane, Graham Hoadley, Adrian D. Moore
First published in 1939, this is the definitive text on patient positioning for the diagnostic radiography student and practitioner. The experienced author team appreciates that there is no substitute for a good understanding of basic skills in patient positioning and an accurate knowledge of …
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Neural Plasticity in Adult Somatic Sensory-Motor Systems
Published:May 26, 2005
Editor(s):Ford F. Ebner
Synthesizing current information about sensory-motor plasticity, Neural Plasticity in Adult Somatic Sensory-Motor Systems provides an up-to-date description of the dynamic processes that occur in somatic sensory-motor cortical circuits or somatic sensory pathways to the cortex due to experience, …
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Chamomile: Industrial Profiles
Published:May 23, 2005
Editor(s):Rolf Franke, Heinz Schilcher
For over 2000 years, preparations of chamomile flowers have counted among the medicinal treasures of many cultural groups. This book provides an interdisciplinary inventory of the scientific level of knowledge about German chamomile as well as Roman chamomile, the two types of chamomile most …
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Juzen-taiho-to (Shi-Quan-Da-Bu-Tang): Scientific Evaluation and Clinical Applications
Published:April 29, 2005
Editor(s):Haruki Yamada, Ikuo Saiki
Kampo is a traditional Japanese herbal medicine that takes a holistic approach to healing. Since Kampo is currently being used for the treatment of a wide range of diseases with many reports of clinical effectiveness, it is playing an increasingly important role in Japan's modern-day health care. …
$125.95
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Manipulation Under Anesthesia
Published:April 21, 2005
Editor(s):Robert C. Gordon
Spinal manipulation under anesthesia (MUA) is a procedure intended for patients who suffer from musculoskeletal disorders in conjunction with biomechanical dysfunction. Performed using monitored anesthesia care, this technique is overcoming its controversial image and receiving regular use by a …
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Encyclopedia of Dietary Supplements (Print)
Published:December 29, 2004
Editor(s):Paul M. Coates, M. Coates Paul, Marc Blackman, Marc R. Blackman, Gordon M. Cragg, Mark Levine, Jeffrey D. White, Joel Moss, Joel Moss, Mark A. Levine, Jeffrey D. White, Gordon M. Cragg
PRINT/ONLINE PRICING OPTIONS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST [email protected] …
$630.00
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Energy Psychology
Published:December 28, 2004
Author(s):Fred P. Gallo
Energy Psychology: Explorations at the Interface of Energy, Cognition, Behavior, and Health, Second Edition introduces the exciting new paradigm of energy psychology and presents the latest research on the subject. This second edition begins by tracing the roots of energy psychology and contrasting …
$79.95
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Ginger: The Genus Zingiber
Published:December 28, 2004
Editor(s):P. N. Ravindran, K. Nirmal Babu
Ginger: The Genus Zingiber is the first comprehensive volume on ginger. Valued as a spice and medicinal plant from ancient times both in India and China, ginger is now used universally as a versatile spice and in traditional medicine as well as in modern medicine. This book covers all aspects of …
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Florida Ethnobotany
Published:November 29, 2004
Author(s):Daniel F. Austin
Winner of the 2005 Klinger Book Award Presented by The Society for Economic Botany. Florida Ethnobotany provides a cross-cultural examination of how the state’s native plants have been used by its various peoples. This compilation includes common names of plants in their historical sequence, …
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Phytopharmaceuticals in Cancer Chemoprevention
Published:October 28, 2004
Editor(s):Debasis Bagchi, Harry G. Preuss
During the past decade, a significant amount of research has been conducted on phytopharmaceuticals. Today, a growing body of evidence demonstrates the efficacy of a wide variety of natural products and affirms their potential in the treatment of cancer. Phytopharmaceuticals in Cancer …
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Handbook of Minerals as Nutritional Supplements
Published:September 29, 2004
Author(s):Robert A. DiSilvestro
Mineral supplements are receiving a great deal of attention and experiencing a tremendous period of growth. Despite their popularity, questions continue to arise regarding the research behind their claims, the efficacy of different forms, and their overall safety. It is critical for the health care …
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Carotenoids in Health and Disease
Published:August 30, 2004
Editor(s):Norman I. Krinsky, Susan T. Mayne, Helmut Sies
The first source to collect the latest evidence linking carotenoids to human health and disease, this stimulating reference studies the role of carotenoids in the prevention of chronic disease and reviews breakthrough studies from more than 40 field authorities on the latest research. The book …
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Chinese Herbal Medicine: Modern Applications of Traditional Formulas
Published:July 28, 2004
Author(s):Chongyun Liu, Angela Tseng, Sue Yang
A roadmap for easily navigating through the complexities of Chinese herbal medicine, Chinese Herbal Medicine: Modern Applications of Traditional Formulas presents information about herbal formulas in a practical and easy-to-access format. Bridging the gap between classroom study and the clinical …
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Neurological Rehabilitation of Stroke
Published:July 15, 2004
Editor(s):Nicholas A. Losseff
Nick Losseff and his team of contributors provide the reader, whether consultant, trainee neurologist, or neurological rehabilitation nurse, with interdisciplinary perspectives on how to rehabilitate patients. Highlighting the special skills required for the effective rehabilitation of stroke …
$79.95
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Traditional Medicinal Plants and Malaria
Published:June 28, 2004
Editor(s):Merlin Willcox, Gerard Bodeker, Philippe Rasoanaivo, Jonathan Addae-Kyereme
Malaria is an increasing worldwide threat, with more than three hundred million infections and one million deaths every year. The world’s poorest are the worst affected, and many treat themselves with traditional herbal medicines. These are often more available and affordable, and sometimes are …
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Illicium, Pimpinella and Foeniculum
Published:June 17, 2004
Editor(s):Manuel Miro Jodral
The book includes current knowledge on Illicium verum (star anise) and Pimpinella anisum (aniseed), main commercial species rich in anetol. It also analyzes Foeniculum vulgare (fennel) and other species of Pimpinella (P. major, P. peregrina and P. saxifraga). This volume includes a botanical, …
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Nursing in the Community: an essential guide to practice
Published:April 30, 2004
Author(s):Sue Chilton, Karen Melling, Dee Drew, Ann Clarridge
Nursing in the Community: an essential guide to practice is an introductory textbook for professionals and students who have chosen a career in community health care nursing. The book gives comprehensive coverage of the full range of professional issues, such as personal safety and the environment, …
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Muscle Strength
Published:April 27, 2004
Editor(s):Shrawan Kumar
Muscle strength is an important topic for ergonomics practitioners and physiologists to understand, especially as it relates to workplace injuries. Muscle strength and function is at the heart of many injuries that lead to reduced productivity and economic strain on the worker, the company, and …
$210.00
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Echinacea: The genus Echinacea
Published:April 27, 2004
Editor(s):Sandra Carol Miller, He-ci Yu
Echinacea has emerged from the realm of folklore medicine and into the territory of valued and potentially fundamental therapy. While an understanding of the promising medicinal applications of Echinacea is important, knowledge of the herb's chemistry, cultivation, and analytical profiles is …
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Mushrooms: Cultivation, Nutritional Value, Medicinal Effect, and Environmental Impact
Published:March 29, 2004
Author(s):Philip G. Miles, Shu-Ting Chang
Since the publication of the first edition, important developments have emerged in modern mushroom biology and world mushroom production and products. The relationship of mushrooms with human welfare and the environment, medicinal properties of mushrooms, and the global marketing value of mushrooms …
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Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals, Third Edition
Published:January 26, 2004
Editor(s):Max Wichtl
An enormous increase in the knowledge of herbal drug constituents, their effects, and side effects has occurred in recent years. As a result, many herbal products are undergoing a transition from classic herbal teas to standardized extracts. This new edition of Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals …
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Aloes: The genus Aloe
Published:January 23, 2004
Editor(s):Tom Reynolds
Aloes are a large genus of plants, about 450 species, from sub-Saharan Africa, Madagascar, and parts of Arabia. Many species are
widespread in warm or tropical semi-arid regions, yet the distribution of others is limited to a few living in desert or wet mountainous regions. While some species have …
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Plants that Fight Cancer
Published:January 15, 2004
Editor(s):Spiridon E. Kintzios, Maria G. Barberaki
An increasing amount of cancer research is being directed towards the investigation of plant-derived anticancer compounds, many of which have been used in traditional herbal treatments for centuries. Plants that Fight Cancer is an up-to-date, extensive review of plant genera and species with …
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Kava: From Ethnology to Pharmacology
Published:January 15, 2004
Editor(s):Yadhu N. Singh
Kava is an herb that has been used for ceremonial, ritual, religious, social, political, and medicinal purposes for centuries. In the past few decades, kava has been widely marketed as an over-the-counter treatment for anxiety, stress, restlessness, and sleep disorders. Kava: From Ethnology to …
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Medicinal and Aromatic Plants of the Indian Ocean Islands
Published:January 06, 2004
Author(s):Ameenah Gurib-Fakim, Thomas Brendler
In spite of their unique and important biodiversity, the plants of the Indian Ocean islands region are under-represented in the current literature. Filling this gap, this book provides a scientific evaluation of 350 medicinal plants indigenous to the main Indian Ocean Islands. Some of these plants, …
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Cinnamon and Cassia: The Genus Cinnamomum
Published:December 29, 2003
Editor(s):P. N. Ravindran, K Nirmal-Babu, M Shylaja
Cinnamon and Cassia, the "Spices of Life", together constitute one of the most widely used group of spices. A comprehensive volume, Cinnamon and Cassia: Genus Cinnamomum explores in detail Srilankan cinnamon, Chinese cassia, Indonesian cassia, Indian cassia, camphor, and also the important related …
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Materia Medica: In the Library of the Swedish Pharmaceutical Society (Apotekarsocieteten)
Published:December 02, 2003
Editor(s):Ove Hagelin
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Genetic Hearing Loss
Published:October 17, 2003
Editor(s):Patrick J. Willems
Heredity, either alone or in combination with environmental factors, is the most prominent underlying cause of hearing impairment. Thanks in large part to positional cloning techniques, scientists have identified nearly 100 gene loci implicated in hearing loss since 1995-an extraordinarily rapid …
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Chinese Auricular Acupuncture
Published:October 16, 2003
Author(s):Skya Abbate
In classical Chinese medicine, the ear is considered an extraordinarily powerful nexus of energy through which the entire body can be treated. Unlike numerous texts that apply Western approaches to Eastern medicine, Chinese Auricular Acupuncture explains ear acupuncture within the framework of …
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Scientific Basis for Ayurvedic Therapies
Published:September 29, 2003
Editor(s):Lakshmi C. Mishra
Arguably the oldest form of health care, Ayurveda is often referred to as the "Mother of All Healing." Although there has been considerable scientific research done in this area during the last 50 years, the results of that research have not been adequately disseminated. Meeting the need for an …
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HIV & AIDS, 5Ed: a foundation for nursing and healthcare practice
Published:September 26, 2003
Author(s):Robert J. Pratt, CBE FRCN
HIV & AIDS: A Foundation for Nursing and Health Care Practice is based on an enhanced needs-based model of nursing, providing a comprehensive reference to the entire spectrum of HIV disease for nurses, midwives and other healthcare professionals. Now completely re-written and updated, the 5th …
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Capsicum: The genus Capsicum
Published:August 15, 2003
Editor(s):Amit Krishna De
Capsicum has been used since ancient times not only as a traditional medicine but also as a natural colorant. The medicinal properties of capsicum make it popular in both ayurvedic and homeopathic treatments. In Capsicum: The Genus Capsicum, experts provide information on all aspects of this plant, …
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Overuse Injuries of the Musculoskeletal System, Second Edition
Published:August 14, 2003
Author(s):Marko M. Pecina, Ivan Bojanic
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Back Injury Among Healthcare Workers: Causes, Solutions, and Impacts
Published:July 28, 2003
Editor(s):William Charney, Anne Hudson
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics recently calculated nearly 60,000 musculoskeletal injuries to healthcare workers resulting from heavy lifting during attempts to move patients. Often the nurses, aides, orderlies, and attendants who suffered permanent injuries were forced out of the profession, …
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Urtica: The genus Urtica
Published:July 24, 2003
Editor(s):Gulsel M. Kavalali
Plants from the genera Urtica, often better known as the stinging nettle, can be distinguished by their stinging hairs, and in some species, their serrated leaf edges. Historical records of the various uses of Urtica date back to at least the Bronze Age (3000-2000 BC). Nettles have traditionally …
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Sho-Saiko-To: Scientific Evaluation and Clinical Applications
Published:July 24, 2003
Editor(s):Yukio Ogihara, Masaki Aburada
Kampo medicine is a traditional medicine that originated from China over two thousand years ago. It was adopted by the Japanese and remained there for many years until modern times. Kampo medicine is now becoming increasingly recognized as an important therapeutic method alongside Western practice. …
$135.95
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Herbal Remedies, 5th Edition (CD-ROM)
Published:July 21, 2003
Completely revised and updated, Herbal Remedies on CD-ROM, Fifth Edition provides information on more than 1,100 plants and 1,200 drugs, including general descriptions, etymology of names, botanical descriptions, habitats, toxicities, scientific synonyms, and vernacular names. You get essentially …
$98.95
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Taxus: The Genus Taxus
Published:February 13, 2003
Editor(s):Hideji Itokawa, Kuo-Hsiung Lee
Taxol, originally derived from the North American Yew tree in 1971, is well-known worldwide as a powerful anticancer agent. Mechanistically, it has a unique microtubule stabilizing activity, and was clinically developed as a therapeutic agent in the treatment of breast and ovarian cancers at the …
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Hypericum: The genus Hypericum
Published:January 23, 2003
Editor(s):Edzard Ernst
St. John's wort (Hypericum perforatum) is one of the best-selling herbal medicines in the world. For that reason, research into all aspects of St. John's wort continues to intensify. Hypericum: The Genus Hypericum summarizes the current knowledge on a wide range of issues, such as botany, plant …
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A Textbook of Audiological Medicine: Clinical Aspects of Hearing and Balance
Published:December 19, 2002
Editor(s):Linda Luxon, Joseph M. Furman, Alessandro Martini, S. Dafydd G. Stephens
Audiological medicine is a relatively new specialty spanning the investigation, diagnosis and medical management of hearing and balance disorders. Recent years
have seen its growth as a separate medical discipline, although its practice depends not only upon a clear understanding of the basic …
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Rasayana: Ayurvedic Herbs for Longevity and Rejuvenation
Published:October 17, 2002
Author(s):H.S. Puri
Until relatively recently, much of the information on India's research into their medicinal plants has remained within India, mainly published within Indian journals. However, today the field of Ayurveda is expanding, with the integration of herbs and minerals discovered in other countries and the …
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Geranium and Pelargonium: History of Nomenclature, Usage and Cultivation
Published:October 03, 2002
Editor(s):Maria Lis-Balchin
Confusion about the genera Geranium and Pelargonium existed even before Linnaeus' binomial system of classification bundled both into the former category in 1753. Despite later evaluations that separated the two, many practitioners of alternative medicine and aromatherapists, among others, remain …
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CRC Handbook of Medicinal Spices
Published:September 27, 2002
Editor(s):James A. Duke
"Let food be your medicine, medicine your food."-Hippocrates, 2400 B.C.When the "Father of Medicine" uttered those famous words,
spices were as important for medicine, embalming, preserving food, and masking
bad odors as they were for more mundane culinary matters. Author James A. Duke predicts …
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Thyme: The Genus Thymus
Published:September 05, 2002
Editor(s):Elisabeth Stahl-Biskup, Francisco Saez
The genus Thymus consists of about 350 species of perennial, aromatic herbs and subshrubs native to Europe and North Africa. Various types of thyme are used all over the globe as condiments, ornamentals and sources of essential oil. Thyme oil (distilled from its leaves) is among the world's top ten …
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Oregano: The genera Origanum and Lippia
Published:August 29, 2002
Editor(s):Spiridon E. Kintzios
Oregano: The Genera Origanum and Lippia is an updated analysis of the technical knowledge and market information on the world's most commercially valuable spice. The book treats various aspects of practical significance for the crop's industrialization, such as optimizing germplasm selection and …
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Pueraria: The Genus Pueraria
Published:August 08, 2002
Editor(s):Wing Ming Keung
Traditionally, pueraria has been utilized by traditional Chinese medicine practitioners to treat hangovers, allergies, indigestion, diabetes and
angina, as well as neck and shoulder pain, thirst, and fever. A more recent study showed that both daidzin and daidzein may be useful in reducing the urge …
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Lavender: The Genus Lavandula
Published:August 01, 2002
Editor(s):Maria Lis-Balchin
Lavandula species are mainly grown for their essential oils, which are used in perfumery, cosmetics, food processing and aromatherapy products, and for their use as ornamental plants and ingredients in numerous cottage industry products. Certain types of lavender oil have also been shown to have …
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Handbook of Medicinal Herbs, Second Edition
Published:June 27, 2002
Author(s):James A. Duke
Still considered the definitive work on medicinal herbs and their uses after two decades, the Handbook of Medicinal Herbs has undergone a long-anticipated revision. In the second edition, world-renowned ethnobotanist James A. Duke provides up-to-date data on over 800 of the world’s most important …
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Shengmai San
Published:June 20, 2002
Author(s):Robert Kam-Ming Ko
Traditional Chinese medicine commonly prescribes herbal formulas for the prevention and treatment of diseases. Shengmai San, a famous Chinese medicinal formula that has been used for more than eight hundred years in China, is comprised of Radix Ginseng, Fructus Schisandre and Radix Ophiopogonis. …
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Eucalyptus: The Genus Eucalyptus
Published:April 25, 2002
Editor(s):John J.W. Coppen
Eucalyptus, a genus of over 800 species, is a multiproduct crop par excellence. Not only is it grown for timber, pulp and fuelwood, but, as the Aborigines discovered thousands of years ago, it has numerous medicinal and aromatic properties. Since the first commercial distillation of eucalyptus oil …
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Acupuncture Treatment for Musculoskeletal Pain: A Textbook for Orthopaedics, Anesthesia, and Rehabilitation
Published:April 25, 2002
Author(s):Harris Gellman
Acupuncture Treatment for Musculoskeletal Pain covers the basics of acupuncture theory and explains the precepts of Eastern medicine. The text is written for orthopaedic surgeons, anesthesiologists and rehabilitation medicine specialists, and will aid them in their diagnosis and treatment of …
$75.95
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Narcissus and Daffodil: The Genus Narcissus
Published:April 18, 2002
Editor(s):Gordon R Hanks
Narcissus and Daffodil is the first book to provide a complete overview of the genus Narcissus. Prized for centuries in western Europe as an ornamental plant, it has recently attracted attention as a source of potentially valuable pharmaceuticals. In eastern European countries, however, Narcissus …
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Vetiveria: The Genus Vetiveria
Published:January 17, 2002
Editor(s):Massimo Maffei
Vetiveria is one of the most versatile genera in plant kingdom. For example, the species Vetiveria zizanoides produces oderous roots from which a precious essential oil is distilled and used in a variety of applications from perfumery to ethnopharmacology. The same roots give the plant particular …
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The Way Forward for Chinese Medicine
Published:December 06, 2001
Editor(s):Kevin Chan, Henry Lee
An introductory text aimed at practitioners of Chinese medicine and orthodox medicine, and other interested healthcare professionals, this book focuses on the conditions for which traditional Chinese medicine may be appropriate and its wider use healthcare. The book divides the subject into three …
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Tryptophan: Biochemical and Health Implications
Published:November 21, 2001
Author(s):Herschel Sidransky
Historically, the amino acid tryptophan has been considered to play a role in cancer development and the aging process. In recent times, this nutrient has been associated with eosinophila myalgia syndrome - a new human disease that attacks the muscular system. This detailed book examines the …
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The Herbal Internet Companion: Herbs and Herbal Medicine Online
Published:November 15, 2001
Author(s):David J Owen
A comprehensive guide to using the Internet for research into all aspects of herbal medicine!This valuable and timely book will help you navigate the sea of information about herbs and herbal remedies on the Internet. In recent years, alternative medicine has come to the forefront of American …
$65.95
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Natural Remedies: Their Origins and Uses
Published:October 18, 2001
Author(s):Finn Sandberg, Desmond Corrigan
The past two decades have witnessed a phenomenal explosion of interest in the potential uses of plant medicines in healthcare and this has evoked the rebirth of pharmacognosy. This volume is unique in that it is the first, in English, to employ the Anatomical, Therapeutic and Chemical (ATC) …
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Mechanism of Acupuncture Therapy and Clinical Case Studies
Published:October 18, 2001
Author(s):Lily Cheung, Peng Li, Cheng Wong
This book describes the physiological effects of acupuncture, which can be used to enhance traditional Chinese practice. Following a history of the development of traditional Chinese medicine, the first section covers the scientific basis and mechanism of acupuncture, particularily in relation to …
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Holistic Science: The Evolution of the Georgia Institute of Ecology (1940-2000)
Published:October 16, 2001
Author(s):Gary Wayne Barrett, Terry L. Barrett
The Institute of Ecology at the University of Georgia is recognized globally as an outstanding ecological research centre. The evolution of the Institute of Ecology paralleled the emergence of ecology as a major discipline along with the environmental awareness movement during the last half of the …
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Tunnel Syndromes
Published:August 16, 2001
Author(s):Marko M. Pecina, Andrew D. Markiewitz, Jelena Krmpotic-Nemanic
The need for a comprehensive resource with easy-to-find information has increased with the addition of nine new syndromes. Tunnel Syndromes: Peripheral Nerve Compression Syndromes provides a quick overview of tunnel syndromes including the definition, anatomy, etiology, clinical signs and symptoms, …
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CRC Handbook of Dietary Fiber in Human Nutrition, Third Edition
Published:June 27, 2001
Editor(s):Gene A. Spiller
Dietary fiber is widely recognized as an essential element of good nutrition. In fact, research on the use of fiber in food science and medicine is being conducted at an incredible pace. CRC Handbook of Dietary Fiber in Human Nutrition, Third Edition explores the chemistry, analytical methodologies …
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Botanical Dietary Supplements:
Published:June 01, 2001
Author(s):Gail B. Mahady, Harry H.S. Fong, N.R. Farnsworth
This volume provides reviews and details of the quality, safety and efficacy for some of the top-selling botanicals worldwide, including black cohosh, chamomile, comfrey, echinacea, garlic, ginkgo, ginseng, kava, milk thistle, St John's wort and valerian. The work was written based on a systematic …
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Green Tea: Health Benefits and Applications
Published:February 02, 2001
Author(s):Yukihiko Hara
A comprehensive overview of the inherent properties, chemical and biochemical functions, actions for lowering the risks of cardiovascular
and infectious diseases and cancers, and underlying mechanisms of tea polyphenols. It reveals the bioantimutagenic potency of epigallocatechin gallate (EGCg) …
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Mistletoe: The Genus Viscum
Published:December 21, 2000
Author(s):Arndt Bussing
This book provides a comprehensive overview of current knowledge in mistletoe use from well recognised researchers from Argentina, England, Greece, Korea, Switzerland, USA and Germany, and will be an invaluable reference source for anyone with an interest in the wide range of applications of this …
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Handbook of Nuts: Herbal Reference Library
Published:November 10, 2000
Author(s):James A. Duke
Over one hundred of the world's most important species of nuts are systematically accounted for in this informative handbook. The text defines nuts and discusses their economic and nutritional value. For easy reference, there is an illustrated account of each nut by species, arranged alphabetically …
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Handbook of Ayurvedic Medicinal Plants: Herbal Reference Library
Published:November 10, 2000
Author(s):L. D. Kapoor
This handbook is filled with over 50 illustrations and descriptions of approximately 250 plants which are used for herbal medicine. It includes information on medicinal plants ranging from Abies spectabilis to Zizyphus vulgaris. The purpose of this handbook is to make available a reference for easy …
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Handbook of Phytochemical Constituents of GRAS Herbs and Other Economic Plants: Herbal Reference Library
Published:November 10, 2000
Author(s):James A. Duke
CRC Handbook of Phytochemical Constituents of GRAS Herbs and Other Economic Plants is a unique catalog that includes more than 15,000 phytochemical constituents from over 1,000 higher plant species. This volume covers all of the generally-recognized-as-safe (GRAS) herbs and at least 250 important …
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Handbook of Medicinal Mints ( Aromathematics): Phytochemicals and Biological Activities, Herbal Reference Library
Published:November 10, 2000
Author(s):James A. Duke, Stephen M Beckstrom-Sternberg
This handbook provides the most complete collection of chemical data available on aromatic mints (Lamiaceae). The authors thoroughly introduce the field of aromathematics. Handbook of Medicinal Mints (Aromatics): Phytochemicals and Biological Activities contains a wealth of quantitative data, …
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Sage: The Genus Salvia
Published:October 31, 2000
Editor(s):Spiridon E. Kintzios
Sage, the genus Salvia is one of the most famous and used herbs in the world. This volume, containing twenty chapters written by the
leading experts in the field, presents a comprehensive coverage on all aspects of Salvia. Topics covered include the presentation of the (approximately 400) most …
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Vegetables, Fruits, and Herbs in Health Promotion
Published:September 11, 2000
Editor(s):Ronald Ross Watson
The use of dietary vegetables and medicinal herbs to improve health is a phenomenon that is taking society by storm. Herbal products are now a multi-billion dollar business. Even more important, this business is built upon extremely little research data. The FDA is pushing the industry-with …
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Interactions Between Chinese Herbal Medicinal Products and Orthodox Drugs
Published:September 11, 2000
Author(s):Kelvin Chan, Lily Cheung
Interactions Between Chinese Herbal Medicinal Products and Orthodox Drugs provides basic biomedical principles on adverse and beneficial interactions between Chinese herbal medicine (CHM) products (herbs and ready-made medications) and orthodox drugs. The book includes concise accounts of the …
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Minor Traumatic Brain Injury Handbook: Diagnosis and Treatment
Published:June 21, 2000
Editor(s):Gary W. Jay
Almost two million individuals experience minor traumatic brain injury (MTBI/MATBI) each year. Patients from all over the country have similar - even identical - complaints from comparable types of trauma. Unfortunately, the vast majority of medical professionals do not recognize or understand the …
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Medicinal Plants: Culture, Utilization and Phytopharmacology
Published:June 16, 2000
Author(s):Thomas S. C. Li
Medicinal Plants: Culture, Utilization and Phytopharmacology covers over 400 species. Each chapter gathers valuable information from a wide variety of sources, and supplies it to the user in convenient table format, arranged alphabetically by scientific name, followed by the common name. Data …
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Herbs, Botanicals and Teas
Published:June 07, 2000
Editor(s):B. Dave Oomah
Herbs, Botanicals and Teas presents the latest scientific and technical information on the chemical, pharmacological, epidemiological and clinical aspects of major herbal and tea products. Written by leading researchers contributing to the field, this is the first reference to provide in-depth …
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Ginseng, the Genus Panax
Published:May 30, 2000
Editor(s):William E Court
Panax Ginseng has been commonly used in indigenous medicine in the Far East for over 5,000 years. Its man-like appearance ensured that it was quickly accepted as a tonic maintaining the body in good health, inducing rejuvenation and retarding ageing. The vast output of modern research suggests uses …
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Occupational Low Back Pain: Aggressive Nonsurgical Care
Published:December 28, 1999
Editor(s):Bryan Dale Kaplansky
Written by nonsurgeons, Occupational Low Back Pain: Aggressive Nonsurgical Care outlines the necessary steps to be taken from the time a worker is injured to the time that individual returns to his job. This important book takes you through all facets of diagnosis such as the physical exam, …
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Traumatic Brain Injury Rehabilitation: Practical Vocational, Neuropsychological, and Psychotherapy Interventions
Published:September 29, 1999
Editor(s):Robert Fraiser, David C. Clemmons
Addressing the critical issues in community re-entry in a very practical manner, this book is suitable for all members of a community re-entry or brain-injury rehabilitation team. Traumatic Brain Injury Rehabilitation: Practical Vocational, Neuropsychological, and Psychotherapy Interventions …
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Transpersonal Hypnosis
Published:September 28, 1999
Editor(s):Eric D Leskowitz
Transpersonal Hypnosis presents a multidimensional, energy-based view of human awareness that integrates disparate biological, psychological, and spiritual therapeutic techniques. Each of the chapters - all from world-renowned contributors - includes both a historical overview and the theory behind …
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Enabling Lives
Published:September 28, 1999
Editor(s):Brian T. McMahon, Linda R. Shaw
Enabling Lives provides a look at the disability civil rights movement through an intimate portrayal of the lives of several of its key leaders. Each of the chapters of this book is a separate authorized biography of such prominent figures as Frank Bowe, Tony Coelho, Justin Dart, Judy Heumann, …
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Chiropractic Radiography and Quality Assurance Handbook
Published:August 23, 1999
Author(s):Russell Wilson
Chiropractic Radiography and Quality Assurance Handbook is the first book devoted to erect and recumbent radiographic positioning and a practical approach to quality assurance and radiographic quality control testing. It provides a step-by-step approach to performing quality radiographic studies …
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Pharmacological Research on Traditional Herbal Medicines
Published:July 23, 1999
Author(s):Wantanabe
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Saffron: Crocus sativus L.
Published:June 23, 1999
Editor(s):Moshe Negbi
Providing a comprehensive and contemporary overview of the status of this particular genus, this book will be of interest to all those concerned with the study and uses of spices, medicinal and aromatic plants. …
$159.95
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Ergot: The Genus Claviceps
Published:April 08, 1999
Editor(s):Vladimir Kren, Ladislav Cvak
This volume provides readers with biotechnological aspects of ergot alkaloid production and genetic and physiological data. Toxicology and environmental risks of ergot infection and contamination of food and forage are also detailed …
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Tea Tree: The Genus Melaleuca
Published:March 25, 1999
Editor(s):Ian Southwell, Robert Lowe
An up-to-date review of this popular medicinal plant genus, this book will be of interest to all those concerned with the study and use of medicinal plants and provides a comprehensive and contemporary overview of the status of tea tree. …
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Neem: The Divine Tree Azadirachta indica
Published:March 25, 1999
Author(s):H.S. Puri
This comprehensive review on neem is an excellent collation of observations and research efforts by botanists, taxonomists and medical practitioners and will be of interest to everyone with an interest involved in medicinal and aromatic plant research. …
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Cross Name Index to Medicinal Plants, Volume IV: Plants in Indian Medicine
Published:February 23, 1999
Author(s):Anthony R. Torkelson
This fourth volume of The Cross Name Index to Medicinal Plants lists more than 12,000 common names in 100 languages, dialects and regions for over 1900 plants used in Indian medicine. Both scientific and common names of medicinal plants are cross indexed to each other. Languages of the common …
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Caraway: The Genus Carum
Published:January 28, 1999
Editor(s):Eva Nemeth
Caraway, the seventh volume in the series Medicinal and Aromatic Plants - Industrial Profiles, collects together all of the existing information in connection with the biology, chemistry, agrotechnology and utilization of the plant genus Carum. After an overview on all Carum species, it deals …
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Poppy: The Genus Papaver
Published:January 26, 1999
Editor(s):Jeno Bernath
Poppy, the third volume in the series Medicinal and Aromatic Plants - Industrial Profiles presents up-to-date information on Poppy and
related species. The introduction emphasizes the importance of Poppy, giving a historical evaluation. in the chapters describing the botany and taxonomy of the …
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Cannabis: The Genus Cannabis
Published:November 19, 1998
Editor(s):David T Brown
This book provides a comprehensive overview of cannabis use and abuse and will be an invaluable source of reference for anyone with an interest in the wide range of applications of this fascinating plant and its therapeutic and commercial potential …
$220.00
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The Pharmacology of Chinese Herbs, Second Edition
Published:July 27, 1998
Author(s):Kee C. Huang
Records cataloging the healing powers of natural substances - plants, minerals, and animal byproducts - date back more than 4,000 years. There is no denying the effectiveness of traditional Chinese medicine, yet - until recently - the roots of this knowledge were largely lost in superstition and …
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Head Injury: Information and Answers to Commonly Asked Questions: A Family's Guide to Coping
Published:July 01, 1998
Author(s):Christopher Sturm, Thomas Forget, Janet L. Sturm
Head injury can quickly thrust families into a situation filled with fear, confusion, and uncertainty. They are forced to make critical decisions at a time of severe emotional stress, and many times are unable to effectively communicate with medical personnel.Over a period of several months, …
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Chinese Materia Medica: Chemistry, Pharmacology and Applications
Published:May 28, 1998
Author(s):You-Ping Zhu
Chinese Materia Medica - Chemistry, Pharmacology and Applications provides comprehensive and up-to-date information on the chemistry and pharmacology of commonly-used Chinese herbs. It gives an in-depth profile of the traditional experience of Chinese materia medica with modern scientific …
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Burnout in Families: The Systemic Costs of Caring
Published:December 29, 1997
Author(s):Charles R. Figley
Sleeplessness, depression, anxiety... these are common symptoms of the burnout that often accompanies living with a loved one who has experienced some kind of traumatic stress. It's well known that the loss of a child, a life-threatening injury, sexual assault or combat experience can affect the …
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Changing Nursing Practice, 2Ed
Published:December 24, 1997
Author(s):Stephen Wright
This practical and popular text explores how nurses can serve as agents of change in the drive towards better working practice. The
second edition has been expanded and updated to reflect new research on managing change in nursing practice and the recent developments in NHS legislation. This book …
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Psychiatric Nursing: Ethical Strife
Published:November 28, 1997
Author(s):Phil Barker, Ben Davidson
Psychiatric nursing is fraught with more ethical dilemmas than any other area of nursing practice. Ethical dilemmas arise on a day-to-day, if not moment-to-moment basis. The need to confront, appreciate and attempt to resolve these dilemmas represents a major challenge for the practitioner, the …
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Ethical Issues in Community Health Care
Published:November 28, 1997
Author(s):Ruth Chadwick, Mairi Levitt
Despite the recent increased emphasis on ethics in health care, the subject of community health care is rarely specifically addressed. Yet it is in the community that many ethical issues arise, both in the particular practice situation and in the wider social issues connected with changes in …
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Perilla: The Genus Perilla
Published:November 21, 1997
Editor(s):He-ci Yu, Kenichi Kosuna, Megumi Haga
Perilla includes review articles describing the cultivation, traditional and modern applications, the chemical, pharmacological, medical and clinical studies of this plant and its active compounds. The cell culture of Perilla, the genetic control of the plant, and the isolation and structural …
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Valerian: The Genus Valeriana
Published:November 21, 1997
Editor(s):Peter Houghton
Valerian, is an up-to-date treatment of all aspects of this very important genus of plants, used in the traditional medicine of many parts of the world, particularly as a sedative. It includes material written by experts dealing with a variety of aspects including the ethnobotany, chemistry, …
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Neuropsychological Rehabilitation: Fundamentals, Innovations, and Directions
Published:January 16, 1997
Author(s):Jose Leon-Carrion
This definitive work, the combined effort of 30 international contributors, provides in-depth discussion of neuropsychological rehabilitation, the consequences of brain injury, fundamentals of recovery, current rehabilitation models, and treatment.Remarkable in the depth of its content, this …
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How Will They Know If I'm Dead? Transcending Disability and Terminal Illness
Published:November 25, 1996
Author(s):Robert Horn
Most books on terminal illness focus on death and dying. This book is about neither. It doesn't deal with statistics or the medical aspects of a crippling disease, and it isn't written by a celebrity about their amazing recovery. This book is about a real person and a true hero.Bob Horn, an …
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Caring: The Compassion and Wisdom of Nursing
Published:November 01, 1996
Editor(s):Gosia M. Brykczynska
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Home Health Care: Principles and Practices
Published:August 15, 1996
Author(s):John Spratt
Twenty-nine practitioners combine their expertise to bring clarity to an issue that is at the forefront of discussion-home health care.The field is emerging and is growing faster than most professionals and their patients can keep up with. Here is a text in which the authors make every effort to …
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Cross Name Index of Medicinal Plants, Volume III
Published:December 27, 1995
Author(s):Anthony R. Torkelson
$629.00
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Cross Name Index of Medicinal Plants, Volume II
Published:December 27, 1995
Author(s):Anthony R. Torkelson
$629.00
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Cross Name Index of Medicinal Plants, Volume I
Published:December 27, 1995
Author(s):Anthony R. Torkelson
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The Cross Name Index to Medicinal Plants, Four Volume Set
Published:December 01, 1995
Author(s):Anthony R. Torkelson
Researchers of medicinal plants often find unfamiliar references to herbs when reading through ethnobotanical literature. Very often, they are familiar with the plant but not with the name used in a given context. This book eliminates the time-consuming task of further research by providing 28,000 …
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A Career and Life Planning Guide for Women Survivors: MAKING THE CONNECTIONS WORKBOOK
Published:September 01, 1995
Author(s):Patricia Murphy
Abuse is so crippling that many who survive the trauma are never able to function again in the world as productive members of the work force-in whatever capacity. This workbook is dedicated to addressing this and many other issues.A Career and Life Planning Guide for Women Survivors provides real …
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Beyond Difference
Published:September 01, 1995
Author(s):Al Condeluc
Difference is something that we all have known or felt. It is not necessarily cause for negative experiences, hostility, or rejection. However, when people assert that they feel different it is usually a statement that they feel bad, lonely, or isolated. Role expectation and role behavior can …
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Bereavement and Grief: Supporting Older People Through Loss
Published:May 17, 1995
Author(s):Steve Scrutton
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Interdependence: The Route to Community, Second Edition
Published:January 01, 1995
Author(s):Al Condeluci
Driven from a values base, Interdependence: The Route to Community is a service system framework that interprets a new approach for the ways in which people relate and the ways our society addresses social issues. Recognizing the limitations of the medical/expert approach, the book offers a new …
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Nutrition Applied to Injury Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine
Published:October 25, 1994
Author(s):Luke R. Bucci
This timely and exciting new book brings together for the first time the readily available choices of dietary supplements and their relationship to injury rehabilitation. Nutrition Applied to Injury Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine supports the rational use of specific nutrients for specific …
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Nursing Process And Quality Care
Published:October 06, 1994
Author(s):Nan Kemp, Eileen Richardson
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Handbook of Arabian Medicinal Plants
Published:August 24, 1994
Author(s):Shahina A. Ghazanfar
The Handbook of Arabian Medicinal Plants is the first illustrated reference on the uses of plants in the Arabian Peninsula. It documents and preserves the existing knowledge in a region where social patterns are rapidly changing. The book emphasizes the need for preserving social and cultural …
$325.00
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Amazonian Ethnobotanical Dictionary
Published:April 11, 1994
Author(s):James A. Duke, Rodolfo Vasquez
The Amazonian Ethnobotanical Dictionary presents an exciting new rainforest book, designed and conceived in the rainforest and dedicated to its preservation.The book contains concise accounts of the various uses to which prominent Amazonian plants are put by the local rainforest inhabitants. …
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Dictionary of Natural Products
Published:December 02, 1993
Editor(s):John Buckingham
The Dictionary of Natural Products is the only comprehensive source of chemical data on natural products. It provides the busy scientist with fast access to chemical, physical, bibliographic, and structural data on over 139,000 natural products organized into more than 43,000 -virtually every …
$9,999.00
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Alcohol Disabilities Primer: A Guide to Physical and Psychosocial Disabilities Caused by Alcohol Use
Published:July 23, 1993
Author(s):Bozena-Eva Robertson
This book offers supporting evidence for these staggering statistics and addresses the topics most important to you and your patients or clients. Alcohol Disabilities Primer is a leading-edge book that provides a comprehensive description of the debilitating consequences of alcohol use that either …
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Nursing: Its Hidden Agendas
Published:July 15, 1993
Author(s):Maya Jolley, Gosia Brykczynska
Nursing: Its Hidden Agendas traces the origins of attitudes and behaviours, their historical, psycho-social and professional backgrounds, their cross-generational transmission and their cause and effect. These hidden agendas can seriously damage progress and change in the nursing profession and …
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Handbook of African Medicinal Plants, Second Edition
Published:February 18, 1993
Handbook of African Medicinal Plants provides a comprehensive review of over 1,000 species of plants employed in indigenous African
medicine. It gives a concise description of the materia medica of an enormous and extensively varied continent, with well over 2,000 distinct tribes and several …
$357.00
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Hearing Loss, Third Edition,
Published:February 17, 1993
Author(s):Revised and updated throughout, the third edition of this text furnishes basic information about the anatomy and physiology of
the ear, testing of hearing, and treatment of ear disorders - integrating concepts in otology, audiology, and related fields in language accessible to all disciplines.; …
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The Medicinal Plant Industry
Published:September 17, 1991
Author(s):R. O. B. Wijesekera
As the medicinal plant industry blooms into a billion dollar business, it reaches beyond collection, propagation, harvesting and sale of crude vegetal drugs into product formulation, packaging and dispensing of sophisticated phyto-pharmaceuticals and herbal preparations. The scientific study of …
$660.00
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Effect of Cancer On Quality of Life
Published:July 01, 1991
Author(s):David Osoba
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 …
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Counseling Interactions with Traumatically Brain Injured Clients
Published:January 01, 1991
Author(s):Cicerone
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Assistive Technology in Traumatic Brain Injury Vocational Rehabilitation
Published:January 01, 1991
Author(s):Warren
$68.95
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Work Worth Doing: Advances in Brain Injury Rehabilitation
Published:January 01, 1991
Author(s):Mcmahon
President Theodore Roosevelt once said, "Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." This quote is not only the source from which the title was borne, but also the philosophical approach toward TBI rehabilitation embraced by the 26 rehabilitation …
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Rehabilitation Technology
Published:November 21, 1990
Author(s):Glenn E Hedman
This volume informs physical therapists, occupational therapists, and rehabilitation technologists about the devices that are available today and provides important background information on these devices. Nationally recognized leaders in rehabilitation technology service delivery share their …
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Hormones and Vitamins in Cancer Treatment
Published:October 24, 1990
Author(s):Aurel Lupulescu
Hormones and Vitamins in Cancer Treatment is intended to serve as a therapeuticial guide for physicians using non-aggressive methods, such as hormonotherapy and vitamin therapy, when treating cancer patients. This book provides the rationale and scientific basis for hormones and vitamins, which …
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Rehabilitation Engineering
Published:July 03, 1990
Author(s):Raymond V. Smith, John H. Leslie, Jr.
The purpose of this handbook is to bring together information on the special devices and associated systems which have been developed to assist the handicapped in living and vocational pursuits and in clinical use. This unique work places emphasis on the devices and systems plus includes …
$573.00
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The TBI Annual Research Index
Published:January 01, 1990
Author(s):Arokiasamy
With survival rates increasing for persons sustaining head injuries, and the number of TBI programs exceeding 1000 nationwide, the need for access to information is more important than ever. This publication presents a compendium of bibliographic information available worldwide on head injury …
$104.95
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A Guide to Rehabilitation Testimony: The Expert's Role as an Educator
Published:January 01, 1990
Author(s):Deutsch
Anyone working in the rehabilitation arena these days is fully aware of the potential for litigation. Whether you are a counselor, life care planner, case manager, researcher, nurse, or technical expert, the chances of being called to give a deposition or make a courtroom appearance increase daily. …
$129.95
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The Characteristics Of Aphasia
Published:July 31, 1989
Editor(s):Chris Code
A survey of the main behavioural characteristics or symptoms of aphasia, which presents a series of essays on the history and current developments in this field of neuropsychological research. Contributors discuss recovery, rehabilitation and other contemporary issues. …
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Nutrition and Cancer Prevention
Published:October 21, 1988
Editor(s):Thomas Moon
Scientific advances have led to the recognition that many chronic diseases such as cancer may be preventable. In this volume, 36 contributions test cancer prevention hypotheses, attempt to interpret their results, and provide a guide to the background, rationale, and selection of cancer prevention a …
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Handbook of Neurotological Diagnosis
Published:October 21, 1986
Author(s):
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Visual Disorders in the Handicapped Child
Published:February 28, 1984
Author(s):J.L. Goble
$99.95
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