Occupational therapy originated in social reform, and then became allied with medicine and a biomedical. This work shows how the profession has recognised the value of the work of its pioneers, ...
Drawing on a rich array of source materials including previously unseen, fascinating (and often quite moving) oral histories, archival and news media sources, 'Curing queers' examines the plight of...
This book explores the parallels between the aircraft flight deck and the surgical operating theatre, examining, through past aviation accidents and incidents, whether medicine and surgery could...
The world was quietly going about its "normal business" when late in 2019 the entire global world of 195 countries, even China, was turned completely on its head by a fake "virus" and a ...
Today, more so than at any other time in our specialty,we have the ability to provide esthetic results to our patients. We have a good understanding of the changes that occur in the soft tissues wi...
Wisconsin family physician, Dr. James Damos, knows firsthand what rural practice can contribute to the body of medicine and to the communities they serve.
While most of today’...
Revision with unchanged content. A stroke at a younger age (under 55) is disruptive and the response of each individual is highly unique. The findings of this study can help for an understanding of...
Nanotechnology is a field of applied science and technology covering a broad range of topics. The main unifying theme is the control of matter on a scale smaller than 1 micrometre, normally between...
Despite advances in research methodology and laboratory assays in order to identify factors associated with chronic periodontal disease, it is still unclear how to potentially predict periodontal d...
Professor Dr Krishna Kripal. B Sc, BDS, MDS, FAGE He has graduated from College of Dental Surgery, Mangalore, India, in 1995.He completed his Masters in periodontology from M R Ambedkar Dental Coll...
The "theory of relative stability", the universal code of homeostasis, balance and stability, was published in 2016. This principle is equally applicable for human physiology. In this code, chaos, ...
Today I would like to share my experience as a clinician in a so-called "emergency and residential" children's home, welcoming children and adolescents until they come of age. It was only in the af...
Revision with unchanged content. The recent trend of urban sprawl in the United States has resulted in a demand for alternatives. Long commutes and automobile centered lifestyles leave less time to...
The recent trend of urban sprawl in the United States has resulted in a demand for alternatives. Long commutes and automobile centered lifestyles leave less time to exercise, increase air pollution...
Weight loss and transformation take time, inspiration and stubborn determination. Jonathan Dichter transformed his life after undergoing weight loss surgery, and now he wants to be part of your ...
The positive feedback from pharmacists, doctors and nurses across the country has been encouraging as we continue to strive to provide useful rapid references to all medical, pharmacy and nursing s...
Early symptoms of arthritis include joint pain, joint swelling, stiffness (especially in the morning), and redness of the skin around the affected joint. In most cases, symptoms don’t deve...
101 Careers in Healthcare Management, Second Edition continues to be the only comprehensive guide to careers in health administration, ranging from entry-level management positions to the...
In most cases, colon cancer starts as small, benign clumps of cells known as adenomatous polyps. These polyps usually don't produce any symptoms which is why colon cancer can hardly be disco...