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General Nursing and Health Care Encyclopedias
Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health, 4th ed. ~[172]~
"Aims to educate people about allied health and nursing, whether pursuing a degree in an allied health field or already working as a nurse or allied health professional. Individuals traversing the healthcare system due to their own medical needs or that of a loved one can find medical information they need in order to make informed health decisions"--
~[134]~: Gale Virtual Reference Library~[135]~: 1410363139~[136]~: 2017-12-15
The Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health ~[172]~
This set provides more than 850 entries covering topics in nursing and allied health written for students and professionals in the field. Alphabetically arranged entries cover topics in body systems and functions, conditions and common diseases, issues and theories, techniques and practices, and devices and equipment. The "Encyclopedia covers all major health professions, including nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, medical lab technology, emergency medical technology, dental assistance, pharmacology and nutrition.
~[134]~: ML, CM REF RT21 .G353 2002~[135]~: 0787649341~[136]~: 2002-01-01
Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine . ~[172]~ ~[134]~: RC 41 .G34 2015 9 vols.~[135]~: 9781410317308~[136]~: 2015-05-28
Magill's Medical Guide ~[172]~
Covers diseases, disorders, treatments, procedures, specialties, biology, and issues in an easy-to-use A-Z format, with sidebars addressing recent developments in medicine and concise information boxes for all diseases and disorders. In addition to completely new essays in this edition, all entries from the previous edition have been evaluated and updated by a panel of Medical Editors to ensure their currency and accuracy.
~[134]~: ML REF RC 41 .M34 2018. 5 volumes~[135]~: 9781682176313~[136]~: 2018-01-01- Magill's Medical Guide ~[172]~
Covers diseases, disorders, treatments, procedures, specialties, biology, and issues in an easy-to-use A-Z format, with sidebars addressing recent developments in medicine and concise information boxes for all diseases and disorders. In addition to completely new essays in this edition, all entries from the previous edition have been evaluated and updated by a panel of Medical Editors to ensure their currency and accuracy.
~[134]~: Salem Press e-books~[135]~: 9781682176313~[136]~: 2018-01-01
The Gale Encyclopedia of Public Health
The Gale Encyclopedia of Public Health is an authoritative source on public health issues. Topics focus on health crises affecting the public at large, ranging from epidemic (local) and pandemic (widespread) diseases (H1N1, Malaria, food-borne illnesses, West Nile etc.); chronic conditions such as famine, malnutrition, cancer and diabetes; and social issues such as sexual abuse, obesity, bullying and new substance abuse issues, plus much more. Entries describe the origin and spread of the issue, public and government reaction and response, and treatments and preventive measures. Entries are focused on issues in the United States but include information on other countries, including Australia and the United Kingdom. Entries also include resources for further information, full-color illustrations and photographs, statistical tables, and Key Terms sidebars; the book will also provide contact information for organizations and government programs, a glossary, and cross references. Public Health is an excellent reference for high school and college students conducting research, as well as the general public
~[134]~: Credo Reference~[135]~: 1414498764~[136]~: 2013-06-06
The Blackwell Guide to Medical Ethics ~[172]~
The Blackwell Guide to Medical Ethics is a guide to the complex literature written on the increasingly dense topic of ethics in relation to the new technologies of medicine. Examines the key ethical issues and debates which have resulted from the rapid advances in biomedical technology Brings together the leading scholars from a wide range of disciplines, including philosophy, medicine, theology and law, to discuss these issues Tackles such topics as ending life, patient choice, selling body parts, resourcing and confidentiality Organized with a coherent structure that differentiates between the decisions of individuals and those of social policy.
~[134]~: ML REF R724 .B515 2007~[135]~: 9781405125833~[136]~: 2007-01-08
Dictionary of Nursing Theory and Research ~[172]~
Designated a Doody's Core Title Praise for the previous edition: This reference is valuable to scholars at all levels of nursing and is especially useful to researchers. . . . With this volume at hand consumers of research and theory will learn more easily and quickly.Molly (Mickey) Dougherty, PhD, RN Professor of Nursing, University of North Carolina Editor, Nursing Research What distinguishes this Dictionary from others are its attention to the diversity in inquiry and distinctively nursing 'takes' on key concepts in theory and research. This Dictionary will be a welcome addition to the libraries of both new and experienced researchers." Margarete Sandelowski Cary C. Boshamer Distinguished Professor University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill The fourth edition of this classic dictionary for understanding traditional and new concepts in nursing theory and research encompasses the considerable changes that have occurred in the clinical health sciences since the previous edition was published. It includes updates and new references for entries from the previous edition, and information related to developing areas of research and practice. New content that reflects nursing priorities in research and theory development in the current interprofessional health care environment is featured. This book remains an invaluable reference for nursing students, researchers, theoreticians, and scholars.Key features: Includes new and updated entries on developing national and international research trends, such as translational research, implementation science, and comparative effectiveness research Contains content related to high-priority research areas, such as biological and biobehavioral research, outcomes research, health services research, and participatory models of research Presents cross-references and citations from relevant multinational nursing and interdisciplinary literature sources Incorporates information based on the scrutiny of students and faculty to ensure utmost clarity
~[134]~: Credo Reference~[135]~: 082610665X~[136]~: 2010-12-01
Encyclopedia of Nursing Research, 4th ed. ~[172]~
" Named a Choice Outstanding Academic Title for 2007 and an AJN Book of the Year The award-winning Encyclopedia of Nursing Research, now in its third edition, is the comprehensive resource for tracking developments in the field. With over 20 new areas of research, and meticulous updates of original entries, the encyclopedia presents key terms and concepts and their application to practice. Pithy entries provide the most relevant and current research perspectives, and will be a starting point for future content and references. Nurse researchers, educators, students, and all clinical specialties will find the encyclopedia an important introduction to the breadth of nursing research today. New topics include NIH-funded research areas, a comprehensive survey of major nursing research journals, addictions care, palliative care, translational science, simulation, trauma care, family-centered care, mild cognitive impairment, active surveillance for cancer care, workplace and empowerment research, nurse engagement, nurse-physician collaboration, CAM and empowerment research, spirituality, synthesis and action research, mixed methods research, systematic review, ethnopharmacology, and more. Key Features: Includes NIH-funded research topics Provides a comprehensive survey of major nursing research journals Adds over 20 new areas of research and updates original entries Written by over 200 nursing research experts Organized alphabetically for easy access to information "
~[134]~: Credo Reference~[135]~: 0826107508~[136]~: 2011-07-01
Historical Encyclopedia of Nursing ~[172]~
This unique reference work traces the story of nursing from Roman times to the present, including the evolution of military nursing. * Numerous biographies of healthcare pioneers, including many first-person narratives and eyewitness accounts, from Mother Teresa to Walt Whitman * Provides a timeline of landmarks, a detailed bibliography, and a comprehensive index
~[134]~: ML, CM REF RT31 .S66 1999~[135]~: 1576070867~[136]~: 1999-10-25
Oxford Handbook of Nutrition and Dietetics ~[172]~
The importance of nutrition in the prevention and treatment of disease and the maintenance of good health is being increasingly recognised. Nutrition is an area that all health professionals need to be aware of and yet one in which few are specifically trained. Nutrition is also becoming avalued topic in many curricula. It is a vast subject and textbooks are by necessity large and can stay stuck on the bookshelf. The Oxford Handbook of Nutrition and Dietetics makes this information more accessible to dietitians, doctors, nurses, nutritionists and other healthcare professionals byproviding a practical, easily accessible, concise and up to date evidence-based guide in a user-friendly portable handbook. The health professional who encounters nutritional problems will find the necessary information in this book on either how to respond to patient queries, or when to refer to amore specialised practitioner.The handbook covers the entire life cycle from preconception to old age and is arranged in 36 chapters which include nutrition assessment, food labelling, functional foods and food supplements, non-nutrient components of food, drug-nutrient interactions and prescription of nutritional products,nutrition in systems-based diseases, nutrition in special groups, such as the very young and older people, and popular diets. Links between chapters are clear and easy to follow. For example a clinician looking for advice on obesity will find practical information on classification and treatment,including an easy to use calculator for BMI (body mass index), with background information on energy in the diet and management in population groups such as children. Topical areas, such as metabolic syndrome, and rarer conditions, such as dietary management of phenylketonuria are also covered.Lists of foods rich in certain nutrients are included as quick reference guides to be used by busy practitioners. The contents reflect the changing structure of the NHS, hence, equal emphasis is given to nutritional science, therapeutic dietetics, and nutrition and dietetics in the communityincluding developing nutrition prevention programmes.This holistic approach is innovative and recognises the demand by health care professionals for nutritional and dietetic information to be able to carry out their evolving roles effectively. As the general public is increasingly aware of the food they eat and the role nutrition plays in health anddisease, it is essential that health professionals have the kind of knowledge in this book at their fingertips.
~[134]~: Ebsco eBook Academic Collection~[135]~: 9780198567257~[136]~: 2006-11-23
Nutrition Almanac ~[172]~
This fifth edition of Nutrition Almanac provides comprehensive yet user-friendly information on the constituents of foods and beverages, and the role of nutrients and nutrition in health and disease. As the public becomes more conscious of what's in the foods we eat, and turns to herbal or organic foods, and nutritional supplements, they seek reliable information about our foods. This work gives objective information of foods and beverages, provides extensive coverage of connections between nutrition and disease, and supplies detailed charts on nutrition functions of proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals and other food constituents.
~[134]~: Ebsco eBook Collection~[135]~: 9780071373388~[136]~: 2001-07-01
Gale Encyclopedia of Fitness, 2nd ed. ~[172]~ ~[134]~: Credo Reference~[135]~: 141036304X~[136]~: 2017-09-01
The Encyclopedia of Complementary and Alternative Medicine ~[172]~
The Encyclopedia of Complementary and Alternative Medicine provides a comprehensive source of definitions, explanations, case studies, and perspectives on homeopathic therapies from ancient times to the present. According to a Stanford University National Survey, 69 percent of Americans have used non-conventional therapies in recent years. Additionally, 60 percent of physicians have referred patients to complementary care practitioners, and 64 percent of medical schools offer training in alternative treatments. Interest in the subject is at an all-time high in the United States, and many health care providers have begun including such treatments as part of their standard coverage. The Encyclopedia of Complementary and Alternative Medicine includes more than 400 entries, written for general readers but authoritative enough to be of use to the professional. It provides detailed descriptions of alternative practices, how they work, who developed them, anecdotal evidence, and what to look for when seeking a professional. The author, a journalist, presents the information objectively and allows readers to decide if complementary medicines are right for them. Appendixes include a directory of organizations, a bibliography and sources for further research, a list of herbs and supplements, and a timeline of complementary and alternative therapies.
~[134]~: CM REF R 733 .N38 2004~[135]~: 0816049971~[136]~: 2004-01-01
Chinese Medicine and Healing ~[172]~
Chinese Medicine and Healing is a comprehensive introduction to a rich array of Chinese healing practices as they have developed through time and across cultures. Contributions from fifty-eight leading international scholars in such fields as Chinese archaeology, history, anthropology, religion, and medicine make this a collaborative work of uncommon intellectual synergy, and a vital new resource for anyone working in East Asian or world history, in medical history and anthropology, and in biomedicine and complementary healing arts. This illustrated history explores the emergence and development of a wide range of health interventions, including propitiation of disease-inflicting spirits, divination, vitality-cultivating meditative disciplines, herbal remedies, pulse diagnosis, and acupuncture. The authors investigate processes that contribute to historical change, such as competition between different types of practitioner--shamans, Daoist priests, Buddhist monks, scholar physicians, and even government officials. Accompanying vignettes and illustrations bring to life such diverse arenas of health care as childbirth in the Tang period, Yuan state-established medical schools, fertility control in the Qing, and the search for sexual potency in the People's Republic. The two final chapters illustrate Chinese healing modalities across the globe and address the challenges they have posed as alternatives to biomedical standards of training and licensure. The discussion includes such far-reaching examples as Chinese treatments for diphtheria in colonial Australia and malaria in Africa, the invention of ear acupuncture by the French and its worldwide dissemination, and the varying applications of acupuncture from Germany to Argentina and Iraq.
~[134]~: Credo Reference~[135]~: 0674047370~[136]~: 2013-01-07
The Cambridge World History of Human Disease ~[172]~
Combining recent medical discoveries with historical and geographical scholarship, this is the most comprehensive history of human disease since August Hirsch's monumental Handbook of Geographical and Historical Pathology in 1880. Accessible to laypeople and specialists alike, The Cambridge World History of Human Disease explores the patterns of disease throughout the world as well as the variety of approaches that different medical traditions have used to fight it. The volume traces the concept of disease as medicine developed from an art to a science, then addresses the history of disease in each major world region. The final and largest part offers the history and geography of each significant human disease - both historical and contemporary - from AIDS to yellow fever. A truly interdisciplinary history, it includes contributions from over 160 medical and social scientists from across the globe. Together with The Cambridge World History of Food (2000), The Cambridge World History of Human Disease provides an extraordinary glimpse of what is known about human health as the twenty-first century begins.
~[134]~: ML REF R131 .C233 1993~[135]~: 0521332869~[136]~: 1993-01-29
Encyclopedia of Pestilence, Pandemics, and Plagues ~[172]~
From the Athenian flu pandemic to the Black Death to AIDS, this extensive two-volume set offers a sociocultural, historical, and medical look at infectious diseases and their place in human history from Neolithic times to the present. Nearly 300 entries cover individual diseases (such as HIV/AIDS, malaria, Ebola, and SARS); major epidemics (such as the Black Death, 16th-century syphilis, cholera in the nineteenth century, and the Spanish Flu of 1918-19); environmental factors (such as ecology, travel, poverty, wealth, slavery, and war); and historical and cultural effects of disease (such as the relationship of Romanticism to Tuberculosis, the closing of London theaters during plague epidemics, and the effect of venereal disease on social reform). Editor Joseph P. Byrne, together with an advisory board of specialists and over 100 scholars, research scientists, and medical practitioners from 13 countries, has produced a uniquely interdisciplinary treatment of the ways in which diseases pestilence, and plagues have affected human life. Primary source sidebars, over 70 illustrations, a glossary, and an extensive print and nonprint bibliography round out the work.
~[134]~: ML, AC, CM REF RA 652 .E535 2008 2 vols.~[135]~: 9780313341014~[136]~: 2008-09-30
Patient Characteristics
The Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health, 3rd ed. ~[172]~
The third edition of The Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health is a completely updated edition that contains over 65 new entries with a total of 840 entries. The four-volume set provides in-depth coverage of pediatric diseases and disorders, along with issues related to physical and cognitive/behavioral development. It is an appropriate resource for parents, teachers, and allied health students. Features and Benefits *Thematic outline. * The GALE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF CHILDREN'S HEALTH, 3rd ed. answers consumer questions about children's health from prenatal care through adolescence. * An advisory board helped develop the topic list and review the content.
~[134]~: Gale Virtual Reference Library~[135]~: 9781410332752~[136]~: 2016-05-06
Oxford Handbook of Children's and Young People's Nursing ~[172]~
Children's and young people's (CYP) nursing requires special skills and a unique perspective. The Oxford Handbook of Children's and Young People's Nursing gives concise, practical and expert advice on all aspects of the nurse's role. Helping you achieve the best possible results for yourpatients, the authors offer a wealth of recommendations, guidance and information from their years of experience. Whatever situation you are in, the Oxford Handbook of Children's and Young People's Nursing will give you the information you need.This second edition has been fully revised to include the most up to date legislation, policy and practice including significant changes in child safeguarding, immunisation, medicines, resuscitation protocols and the common assessment framework. It also includes the updated NICE guidelines onvarious aspects of child health care including the management of children with asthma and fever. The chapter on neonatal care has been expanded and enhanced to include care and breastfeeding of the pre-term infant, as well as developmental care and kangaroo care. Additional and updated topicsinclude working with diverse communities, cochlea implants, intussusception, and a revised chapter focusing on professional issues - including new topics such as research and involving young people in health services. Designed to allow any nurse to deliver safe and effective care, basic principles and emergency protocols enable action to be taken in any setting and without expert assistance. The contents are arranged to mirror the key concepts of CYP nursing. Core content includes assessment; management; andadvice to the family; with sections on recognition of deviations from the norm; the interpretation of clinical findings and investigations; and measures to promote successful care practice. Key topics include normal growth and development, religion, culture and spirituality, professional issues,pain, palliative care and a separate section on paediatric emergencies. So you can find the information you need without delay, the book is clearly laid out and concisely written in an easily readable note-based style. All this is available at your fingertips, in a pocket-sized handbook withhard-wearing plastic covers.Written by practising nurses and subject experts, the Oxford Handbook of Children's and Young People's Nursing 2e continues to be a unique and invaluable companion to practising and student nurses, and to all who need to understand the special issues associated with children's and young people'snursing.
~[134]~: CM REF RJ 245 .O936 2016~[135]~: 9780199641482~[136]~: 2015-12-29
Encyclopedia of Aging, 4th ed. ~[172]~
A COMPREHENSIVE RESOURCE ON GERONTOLOGY AND GERIATRICS Since its inception in 1987, The Encyclopedia of Aging has proven to be the definitive resource for scholars and students across the burgeoning and increasingly interdisciplinary fields of gerontology and geriatrics. Like its three esteemed predecessors, the fourth edition contains concise, readable explorations of hundreds of terms, concepts, and issues related to the lives of older adults, as well as timely coverage of the many new programs and services for the elderly. Updated, under the distinguished stewardship of editor-in-chief Richard Schulz to reflect the infusion of new information across the scientific disciplines, this new edition brings readers up-to-the-moment significant advances in biology, physiology, genetics, medicine, psychology, nursing, social services, sociology, economics, technology, and political science. While retaining the format and standard of excellence that marked the first three editions, the fourth edition encompasses a wealth of new information from the social and health sciences. It contains the most current bibliography of an expanding literature, an exhaustive index, and extensive cross references. This much anticipated update of the field's most authoritative resource will take its place as an indispensable reference for specialists and non-specialists across a broad range of disciplines that now comprise the field of aging. b>SPRINGER--SERVING THE HEALTHCARE AND HELPING PROFESSIONS FOR MORE THAN 55 YEARS
~[134]~: Credo Reference~[135]~: 0826148433~[136]~: 2006-02-01
The Gale Encyclopedia of Senior Health~[134]~: Credo Reference~[135]~: 1573027464~[136]~: 2015-07-16
The Encyclopedia of Elder Care, 3rd ed. ~[172]~
The third edition of this outstanding resource reflects the many advances in the care of older people that have occurred since the publication of the second edition in 2007... The vast bulk of the content is accessible and relevant to an international audience. The indexing and cross-referencing are excellent... Score: 5/5 stars." -- Margaret Arthur, Nursing Standard "The information in this book] is amazing. I reviewed topics in which I have expertise and was very satisfied. This is an excellent addition to my library and I will refer to it often, much like a medical dictionary... Score: 90, 4 Stars."--Doody's Medical Reviews The third edition of this encyclopedia provides 273 comprehensive, yet succinct, entries on a variety of topics related to elder care. √ In addition, many of the entries include see also references that help readers easily navigate the book. Entries are written at an undergraduate level and would be useful for practitioners, students, and caregivers√ Recommended."--Choice: Current Reviews for Academic Libraries This interdisciplinary clinical reference encompasses more than 310 current entries on a broad range of topics related to geriatrics and geriatric care across multiple health care disciplines. The third edition reflects the many advances in geriatrics that have occurred since the publication of the second edition in 2006. It contains the updated, evidence-based contributions of more than 260 nationally recognized geriatric healthcare professionals regarding elder-care concerns relating to society, community, caregiving, and the individual. Completely new entries address Geriatric Care Models (acute care for elders, Project BOOST), Geriatric Health Issues (diarrhea in adults, prolonged hospitalization, frailty, fronto-temporal dementia, re-hospitalization, acute urinary retention, personality and aging, primary palliative care), Technology and Aging (Smart home sensors, Telehealth, Surveillance technology), and more. The Encyclopedia is organized alphabetically and includes links to important Web-based resources and Apps. Clinical topics comprehensively address diagnosis, treatment, and disease management. Health care clinicians across the continuum will find this reference√>=the only one of its kind--to be a valuable guide to making appropriate referrals to social service providers, and social service professionals will be well informed by highly accessible descriptions of diagnoses, clinical syndromes, and care management. Key Features: Includes over 310 updated geriatric and geriatric care clinical entries across multiple healthcare disciplines Contains state-of-the-art contributions from over 260 nationally recognized geriatric healthcare experts Provides clinical content for social service professionals and social care information for clinicians Offers new information on multiple topics relating to Geriatric Care Models, Geriatric Health Concerns, and Technology and Aging References numerous Web-based resources and Apps
~[134]~: Credo Reference~[135]~: 0826137350~[136]~: 2013-12-01
The Encyclopedia of Alzheimer's Disease ~[172]~
This encyclopaedia presents up-to-date information on the physical, emotional and intellectual conditions that affect an Alzheimer's sufferer. It also examines research on prevention, causes and treatments, and the social issues surrounding the disease.
~[134]~: ML REF RC523 .T87 2003~[135]~: 0816048185~[136]~: 2003-06-01
Encyclopedia of Alzheimer's Disease ~[172]~
The first and largest section of this encyclopedia offers such entries as disease pathology (genetic influences, disease stages and diagnosis), brain anatomy and physiology (cellular and biochemical cholinergic changes, the nervous system and plaque formation), disease process (stages and subtypes of Alzheimer's, coexisting illnesses and associated disorders), research and treatment (therapeutic options, drug efficacy and clinical trials), care and caregivers (memory aids, caregiver burdens and respite care) and government programs (laws, research centers, and federal insurance programs). Section Two is a directory, by state, of the National Institute of Aging's Alzheimer's Disease Centers, and government, clinical and university affiliated treatment and research centers. Section Three is a directory of home care providers and assisted living, adult day care and long-term residential facilities, noting location, special accommodations, certifications, number of beds, accreditations, insurance information, and URL if available.
~[134]~: AC REF RC 523 .M665 2003~[135]~: 0786414383~[136]~: 2003-01-06
The Human Body
The Encyclopedia of the Brain and Brain Disorders ~[172]~
This reference on the brain and brain disorders contains more than 600 entries on such topics as: the anatomy of the brain; the role of the brain in the central nervous system; how thoughts, feelings and memories develop; the effects of brain injuries; and the impact of brain injuries.
~[134]~: ML REF QP376 .T87 2002~[135]~: 081604774X~[136]~: 2002-06-01
The Encyclopedia of the Digestive System and Digestive Disorders ~[172]~
In the United States more than 61 million people suffer from chronic digestive diseases ranging from gastroesophageal reflux disease to cancer, and many millions more are afflicted by acute digestive disorders. An astounding 135 million cases of foodborne digestive diseases occurred in the year 2000. In less developed parts of the world diseases such as dysentery are a serious health risk and the second leading cause of death for children under the age of five. Written for medical personnel and lay people alike, The Encyclopedia of the Digestive System and Digestive Disorders is a complete guide to the complex functioning of the gastrointestinal and the various threats to good digestive health. Written in a concise yet comprehensive manner, more than 300 in-depth entries clearly describe the medical problems of the digestive system, normal digestive function, pathological problems, causes, treatments, and preventive measures. Important topics such as high-risk groups and variations in digestive disease among different ethnic and regional groups are also included for each entry. An extensive introduction outlines the history of digestive disease and the progression of medical professionals toward a better understanding of its key elements.
~[134]~: ML REF RC802 .M567 2004~[135]~: 0816049939~[136]~: 2004-08-01
The Encyclopedia of Endocrine Diseases and Disorders ~[172]~
The endocrine system includes the adrenal glands, the hypothalamus, the pancreas, the parathyroid, the pineal gland, the pituitary gland, the ovaries, the testicles, and the thyroid, all of which are actively involved in major and minor life processes. Millions of people in the U.S. suffer from endocrine diseases and disorders, including several million who have hyperactive thyroids and 16 million with diabetes. The Encyclopedia of Endocrine Diseases and Disorders is a complete guide to the endocrine system and everything related to it. Including both major and minor issues, several hundred detailed entries cover treatments, medications, symptoms, illnesses, social issues, anatomy, and much more. Comprehensive in scope, this accessible encyclopedia contains appendixes listing useful resources, organizations and associations, and publications. Examining a wide array of different health topics in clear and concise language, The Encyclopedia of Endocrine Diseases and Disorders is an important reference for people of all ages.
~[134]~: ML, CM REF RC649 .P48 2005~[135]~: 0816051356~[136]~: 2005-03-01
The Encyclopedia of Hepatitis and Other Liver Diseases ~[172]~
Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver brought on by viral infections, autoimmune diseases, alcohol abuse, exposure to toxins, or other causes. It is most commonly associated with viral hepatitis, which occurs in several different types, but it has also been linked to forms of cancer and other serious medical conditions such as cirrhosis. Liver-related health problems are a growing concern. As many as four million Americans could be infected with some form of hepatitis C, the most common chronic infection in the United States, without even knowing it. Cirrhosis is the seventh most common cause of death in the United States. ""The Encyclopedia of Hepatitis and Other Liver Diseases"" is a comprehensive guide to recognizing and understanding these medical conditions. Entries cover symptoms, treatments, research, tests, social issues, and much more. Its appendixes include lists of resources and statistics. Its entries include artificial and bio-artificial livers, cirrhosis, drug-induced hepatitis, fulminant hepatitis, hepatitis, liver cancer, liver transplantation, portal hypertension, primary biliary cirrhosis, primary sclerosing cholangitis, shock liver, and xenotransplantation.
~[134]~: ML REF RC845 .C46 2006~[135]~: 0816057109~[136]~: 2006-05-01
The Encyclopedia of Skin and Skin Disorders ~[172]~
The largest sensory organ of the human body, the skin stretches over an average of eighteen square feet and weighs between six and nine pounds. This revised and expanded edition of Skin Deep (Facts On File, 1996) reveals how the skin functions and how to take care of it in a clearly written, jargon-free survey. Written by an accomplished medical writer and a dermatologist, The Encyclopedia of Skin and Skin Disorders, Second Edition includes hundreds of well researched entries on everything from elements of the skin and their roles in the human anatomy to cosmetics, medications, and preventive care. This reference also examines the histories of skin disorders, skin traumas, their symptoms, and treatments.
~[134]~: ML REF RL41 .T87 2002~[135]~: 0816047766~[136]~: 2002-05-01
Mental and Neurological Health
- The Encyclopedia of the Brain and Brain Disorders ~[172]~
This reference on the brain and brain disorders contains more than 600 entries on such topics as: the anatomy of the brain; the role of the brain in the central nervous system; how thoughts, feelings and memories develop; the effects of brain injuries; and the impact of brain injuries.
~[134]~: ML REF QP376 .T87 2002~[135]~: 081604774X~[136]~: 2002-06-01
Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders ~[172]~
The Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders is a two-volume set designed for allied health students, patients, and the general public. It offers users a comprehensive collection of interrelated articles providing a ones top approach to finding answers. The entries cover neurological disorders ranging from rare to well-known; related medications and drug classes; patient and caregiver support; as well as background articles on brain and nervous system anatomy, physiology, and function.
~[134]~: CM REF RC 334 .G34 2005 2 vols.~[135]~: 078769150X~[136]~: 2004-11-16- Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders ~[172]~
The Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders is a two-volume set designed for allied health students, patients, and the general public. It offers users a comprehensive collection of interrelated articles providing a ones top approach to finding answers. The entries cover neurological disorders ranging from rare to well-known; related medications and drug classes; patient and caregiver support; as well as background articles on brain and nervous system anatomy, physiology, and function.
~[134]~: Gale Virtual Reference Library~[135]~: 078769150X~[136]~: 2004-11-16
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders DSM-5 ~[172]~
This new edition of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5®), used by clinicians and researchers to diagnose and classify mental disorders, is the product of more than 10 years of effort by hundreds of international experts in all aspects of mental health. Their dedication and hard work have yielded an authoritative volume that defines and classifies mental disorders in order to improve diagnoses, treatment, and research. The criteria are concise and explicit, intended to facilitate an objective assessment of symptom presentations in a variety of clinical settings -- inpatient, outpatient, partial hospital, consultation-liaison, clinical, private practice, and primary care. New features and enhancements make DSM-5® easier to use across all settings: * The chapter organization reflects a lifespan approach, with disorders typically diagnosed in childhood (such as neurodevelopmental disorders) at the beginning of the manual, and those more typical of older adults (such as neurocognitive disorders) placed at the end. Also included are age-related factors specific to diagnosis. * The latest findings in neuroimaging and genetics have been integrated into each disorder along with gender and cultural considerations.* The revised organizational structure recognizes symptoms that span multiple diagnostic categories, providing new clinical insight in diagnosis. * Specific criteria have been streamlined, consolidated, or clarified to be consistent with clinical practice (including the consolidation of autism disorder, Asperger's syndrome, and pervasive developmental disorder into autism spectrum disorder; the streamlined classification of bipolar and depressive disorders; the restructuring of substance use disorders for consistency and clarity; and the enhanced specificity for major and mild neurocognitive disorders).* Dimensional assessments for research and validation of clinical results have been provided.* Both ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM codes are included for each disorder, and the organizational structure is consistent with the new ICD-11 in development. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, is the most comprehensive, current, and critical resource for clinical practice available to today's mental health clinicians and researchers of all orientations. The information contained in the manual is also valuable to other physicians and health professionals, including psychologists, counselors, nurses, and occupational and rehabilitation therapists, as well as social workers and forensic and legal specialists.
~[134]~: ML, AC, CM REF RC455.2.C4 D54 2013~[135]~: 9780890425541~[136]~: 2013-05-22
The Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Health ~[172]~
This update to the critically-acclaimed first edition provides in 2 volumes understandable yet detailed information on mental disorders and conditions. Featuring an easy-to-use format and written in non-technical language, the Encyclopedia includes entries for all 150 disorders classified in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, text revision (DSM-IV-TR). It also features entries for prescription, alternative and over-the-counter drugs, as well as the various therapies used to treat mental disorders.
~[134]~: ML REF RC 437 .G36 2008 2 vols.~[135]~: 9781414429878~[136]~: 2007-11-26
The Encyclopedia of Mental Health ~[172]~
According to the National Center for Health Statistics, mental health disorders led to more than 40 million doctor visits and 2 million emergency room visits in 2002.""The Encyclopedia of Mental Health, Third Edition"" is a revised and updated A-to-Z reference covering all aspects of general mental health topics. This accessible guide sorts through a maze of professional jargon to provide incisive definitions of theories, syndromes, symptoms, treatments, and contemporary issues, in language that everyone can understand, bringing readers the most up-to-date information on this subject. Presenting more than 2,000 new and updated entries with approximately 70,000 words of new text, this volume is the perfect resource for anyone dealing with this mental disorder.
~[134]~: ML REF RC 437 .K34 2008~[135]~: 9780816064540~[136]~: 2007-11-01
The Encyclopedia of Addictions and Addictive Behaviors ~[172]~
Millions of Americans - from adolescents to senior citizens - are ruled by addictive behaviors that may destroy their lives as well as the lives of their families, friends, and even strangers. ""The Encyclopedia of Addictions and Addictive Behaviors"" is an A-to-Z reference to addictive behaviors, their signs, symptoms, and causes, as well as how to recognize and treat them. More than 300 entries provide a comprehensive overview of individual addictions as well as overlapping issues, such as emotional problems, family dysfunction, and difficulties with employment. This invaluable resource also provides theoretical and practical information on how people who are addicted to various substances or behaviors can, with hard work and assistance from others, often recover and go on to lead normal, productive lives.
~[134]~: ML REF RC564 .G95 2006~[135]~: 0816057079~[136]~: 2005-10-01- The Encyclopedia of Alzheimer's Disease ~[172]~
This encyclopaedia presents up-to-date information on the physical, emotional and intellectual conditions that affect an Alzheimer's sufferer. It also examines research on prevention, causes and treatments, and the social issues surrounding the disease.
~[134]~: ML REF RC523 .T87 2003~[135]~: 0816048185~[136]~: 2003-06-01
- Encyclopedia of Alzheimer's Disease ~[172]~
The first and largest section of this encyclopedia offers such entries as disease pathology (genetic influences, disease stages and diagnosis), brain anatomy and physiology (cellular and biochemical cholinergic changes, the nervous system and plaque formation), disease process (stages and subtypes of Alzheimer's, coexisting illnesses and associated disorders), research and treatment (therapeutic options, drug efficacy and clinical trials), care and caregivers (memory aids, caregiver burdens and respite care) and government programs (laws, research centers, and federal insurance programs). Section Two is a directory, by state, of the National Institute of Aging's Alzheimer's Disease Centers, and government, clinical and university affiliated treatment and research centers. Section Three is a directory of home care providers and assisted living, adult day care and long-term residential facilities, noting location, special accommodations, certifications, number of beds, accreditations, insurance information, and URL if available.
~[134]~: AC REF RC 523 .M665 2003~[135]~: 0786414383~[136]~: 2003-01-06
The Encyclopedia of Parkinson's Disease ~[172]~
More than six hundred alphabetically arranged entries provide information on this serious disease, including prevention, symptoms, current research, and treatment.
~[134]~: ML REF RC382 .M774 2004~[135]~: 0816050325~[136]~: 2004-02-01
The Encyclopedia of Phobias, Fears and Anxieties ~[172]~
Explains the meaning of terms and concepts related to specific phobias, forms of therapy, and medicines, and identifies key researchers.
~[134]~: ML REF RC535 .D63 2000~[135]~: 0816039895~[136]~: 2000-06-01
The Encyclopedia of Stress and Stress-Related Diseases ~[172]~
Many doctors agree that stress may be a significant factor in nearly 80 percent of their patients' ailments. ""The Encyclopedia of Stress and Stress-Related Diseases, Second Edition"", provides a clear, comprehensive reference to all types of stress, their causes, their impact on health, and how to cope with and treat them. This revised and updated book covers advances in mental health, new information about stress, and new forms and causes of stress. The bibliography has been expanded, and the resources section has been updated and reorganized for ease of use. The new and revised entries include accidents, chemical hazards, dating, electronic devices, falling merchandise, flexible work hours, gestalt therapy, identity theft, noise, parental after-school stress (PASS), road rage, and social phobias.
~[134]~: CM REF QP82.2.S8 K34 2006~[135]~: 0816059373~[136]~: 2006-05-01
The Encyclopedia of Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders ~[172]~
Written for general readers and professionals alike, The Encyclopedia of Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders, Third Edition is the most comprehensive single source on this topic. With more than 600 up-to-date entries, this new edition features a substantially revised foreword and introduction, a significant amount of new material, references and appendixes, and the latest findings since the last edition was published. Coverage includes the history, treatment, diagnosis, and current medical research and theories regarding this class of mental illness. New entries include: Abilify; Acute and transient psychotic disorders; Association studies; Atypical psychotic disorders; Brief psychotic disorder; Comorbidity; Dysphrenia; Electronarcosis therapy; Glutamate hypothesis; Induced delusional disorder; Ipseity disorder; Mixed states; Parkinsonism; Persistent delusional disorders; Substance-induced psychotic disorder; and, Vascular-inflammatory theory of schizophrenia.
~[134]~: CM TRF RC 514 .N63 2007~[135]~: 0816064059~[136]~: 2006-10-01
Disorders, Conditions, and Problems
Pandemics and Global Health ~[172]~
This is a comprehensive resource on the pandemics that threaten our world.Throughout history, pandemics have rapidly spread across national and continental borders to inflict an insurmountable toll on human life and suffering. From the Black Death in Asia and Europe to the smallpox and polio outbreaks that decimated the Americas, to the contemporary concerns over HIV/AIDS and the avian flu, epidemics have been a continous threat to society and the world.""Pandemics and Global Health"" begins with an introduction that reviews major types of infectious agents and modes of transmission and then provides a historical overview of infectious diseases and our attempts to control epidemics. The introduction is followed by detailed case studies of the United States, China, Africa, and India. Each of these case studies outlines a recent outbreak and the government's response, demonstrating the need for transparency, government commitment, and adequate financing in the fight against major diseases. Gathering key information on many contemporary international public health issues, this is a valuable resource for anyone wanting to become more informed on global health concerns.
~[134]~: AC REF RA 649 .Y65 2008~[135]~: 9780816070206~[136]~: 2008-04-01- Encyclopedia of Pestilence, Pandemics, and Plagues ~[172]~
From the Athenian flu pandemic to the Black Death to AIDS, this extensive two-volume set offers a sociocultural, historical, and medical look at infectious diseases and their place in human history from Neolithic times to the present. Nearly 300 entries cover individual diseases (such as HIV/AIDS, malaria, Ebola, and SARS); major epidemics (such as the Black Death, 16th-century syphilis, cholera in the nineteenth century, and the Spanish Flu of 1918-19); environmental factors (such as ecology, travel, poverty, wealth, slavery, and war); and historical and cultural effects of disease (such as the relationship of Romanticism to Tuberculosis, the closing of London theaters during plague epidemics, and the effect of venereal disease on social reform). Editor Joseph P. Byrne, together with an advisory board of specialists and over 100 scholars, research scientists, and medical practitioners from 13 countries, has produced a uniquely interdisciplinary treatment of the ways in which diseases pestilence, and plagues have affected human life. Primary source sidebars, over 70 illustrations, a glossary, and an extensive print and nonprint bibliography round out the work.
~[134]~: ML, AC, CM REF RA 652 .E535 2008 2 vols.~[135]~: 9780313341014~[136]~: 2008-09-30
Abuse ~[172]~
This timely volume shows how abuse impacts every segment of society--and how society is seeking effective ways to respond. * Offers an introductory essay that places the subject in context and provides a framework within which to study and understand abuse * Features entries from leading scholars who provide a contemporary approach to the issues * Covers a wide range of types of abuse, individuals and organizations affected by abuse, and people working to reduce and eliminate abuse * Includes summaries of laws that apply to various forms of abuse * Provides a "topic finder" to assist readers in locating information relative to particular types of abuse
~[134]~: CM REF HV 6625 .A28 2015~[135]~: 9781610695145~[136]~: 2015-04-21
The Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer ~[172]~
Presents information on the different types of cancers, treatment options, drugs, and diagnostic tests.
~[134]~: Gale Virtual Reference Library~[135]~: 1414403623~[136]~: 2005-11-09
The Encyclopedia of Men's Reproductive Cancer ~[172]~
In the United States the most common diagnosed cancer among men is of the prostate, with recent years showing a rapid increase in occurrence. Because early prostate cancer is seldom signaled by any symptoms, detection is extremely difficult without testing, making information on this and other cancers of the reproductive system extremely vital to men's health. In The Encyclopedia of Men's Reproductive Cancer, more than 400 entries cover prostate, testicular, and penile cancers (among the most dangerous forms of cancer in men) and explain statistics, prevention, symptoms, causes, treatments, and much more.
~[134]~: ML, CM REF RC280.G52 T876 2005~[135]~: 0816050309~[136]~: 2004-11-01
The Encyclopedia of Diabetes ~[172]~
Examines the key aspects of diabetes, including medical and physiological terms, treatment, drugs, related social issues and contemporary research and statistics. It covers all forms of diabetes, as well as forms resulting from surgery, medication, malnutrtion, pregnancy and other causes.
~[134]~: ML REF RC660 .P424 2002~[135]~: 0816044988~[136]~: 2002-06-01
The Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders ~[172]~
A revision of the 2010 edition, this three-volume set is a unique source for information on diseases and conditions of genetic origin. The Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders serves as an informative, accessible source of information on genetic disorders and common genetic concepts and practices. It avoids medical jargon, using language laypersons can understand while still providing thorough coverage of each disorder and concept.
~[134]~: Gale Virtual Reference Library~[135]~: 9781410332813~[136]~: 2016-04-29
The Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders and Birth Defects ~[172]~
In recent years, doctors and scientists have made great strides in increasing our knowledge of hundreds of genetic disorders. Many serious disorders have now been identified as having a genetic basis, and treatment for birth defects has improved substantially.""The Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders and Birth Defects, Third Edition"" offers lay readers and professionals alike the most comprehensive single-volume reference to congenital disorders and birth defects. This accessible volume contains more than 1,000 expertly written entries - including more than 135 new entries and more than 60 revised entries, extensive appendixes providing updated tables of statistics and directories of service and support groups, and a concise introductory history of human genetics. This new edition has been extensively updated to reflect the most current research.
~[134]~: ML REF RB 155.5 .W96 2008~[135]~: 9780816063963~[136]~: 2008-02-01
The Encyclopedia of Obesity and Eating Disorders ~[172]~
The Encyclopedia of Obesity and Eating Disorders is a comprehensive one-volume reference for students and general readers on the most common varieties of obesity
~[134]~: ML REF RC552.E18 C37 2000~[135]~: 0816040427~[136]~: 2000-05-01- The Encyclopedia of Parkinson's Disease ~[172]~
More than six hundred alphabetically arranged entries provide information on this serious disease, including prevention, symptoms, current research, and treatment.
~[134]~: ML REF RC382 .M774 2004~[135]~: 0816050325~[136]~: 2004-02-01
Encyclopedia of Sleep and Sleep Disorders, 3rd ed. ~[172]~ ~[134]~: ML, AC REF Facts on File~[135]~: 9780816068333~[136]~: 2010
Encyclopedia of Substance Abuse Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery ~[172]~
Substance abuse is one of the most frequent and serious problems encountered by human service workers, criminal justice professionals, and clinicians. Unfortunately, many professionals in these fields receive little, if any, formal training about this problem. Our planned encyclopedia presents state-of-the-art research and evidence-based applications in A-to-Z format. Rather than create a compendium of specific drugs and drug effects, for which there are any number of fine titles already available, the focus will be upon practical knowledge and skills for pre-service and in-service human service professionals, including substance abuse counselors and prevention specialists.
~[134]~: Ebsco eBooks~[135]~: 9781412950848~[136]~: 2008-11-12
Encyclopedia of Death and the Human Experience ~[172]~
Scholarly interest in the varied dimensions of death and dying has led to the development of death studies that move beyond medical research to include behavioral science disciplines and practitioner-oriented fields such as psychology, gerontology, sociology, thanatology, anthropology, social work, counseling, law and family studies. As a result of this interdisciplinary interest, the literature in the field of death and the human experience studies has proliferated. Death-related terms and concepts such as appropriate death, body farms, contemporary and historical causes of death, caregiving and the death-care industry, dance of death (danse macabre), equivocal death, end-of-life decision making, life insurance, the history of hospice, near-death experiences, cemeteries, memorials, viatical settlements, suicide, medical mistakes, advance directives, family and caregiver stress, SIDS, cryonics, cyber-funerals, global beliefs and traditions, death denial, and social movements as well as interdisciplinary and practitioner-oriented perspectives on death now hold important family, economic, medical, legal and global social psychological consequences. As a result, many terms and phrases are now part of common everyday social discourse and media reporting. The lexicon relating to dying, death and the human experience is expansive, thus lending itself to the need to establish consistency in "vocabulary of death" meanings. The Encyclopedia of Death and the Human Experience does so, and this two-volume library reference is enriched through multidisciplinary contributions and perspective as it arranges, organizes, defines and clarifies an impressive list of more than 300 death-related concepts for the use of students and scholars, while facilitating a more refined and sensitive understanding of the field for an increasingly interested public.
~[134]~: Ebsco eBooks~[135]~: 9781412951784~[136]~: 2009-07-15
