Oxford Handbook of Geriatric Medicine
Oxford Handbook of Geriatric Medicine

Author: Lesley Bowker

Publisher: OUP Oxford

Published: 2012-08-09

Total Pages: 724

ISBN-13: 0191629995

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In an ageing population, geriatric medicine has become central to general practice, and to emergency and general internal medicine in the hospital setting. Diseases are more common in the older person, and can be particularly difficult to assess and to treat effectively in a field that has limited evidence, yet makes up a substantial proportion of the work of most clinicians. Fully updated, this second edition of the Oxford Handbook of Geriatric Medicine includes all the information required to deliver effective geriatric care. Guidance is given on a range of key treatment areas, indicating where practice differs from that of younger adults or is ill informed by evidence, where dangers lurk for the inexperienced clinician, and on the many ethical and clinical dilemmas common in geriatric practice. This accessible handbook is essential reading for all junior doctors and specialist trainees in geriatric medicine and general internal medicine, and for all medical and nursing staff who manage older people.

Functional Fitness for Older Adults
Functional Fitness for Older Adults

Author: Patricia A. Brill

Publisher: Human Kinetics

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 150

ISBN-13: 9780736046565

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Older adults are liable to resist exercise, yet remaining active is crucial in enabling them to retain or regain a reasonable quality of life. This text is an illustrated guide for activity professionals working with mature adults over the age of 65, especially those who have reduced quality of life.

Geriatric Anesthesiology
Geriatric Anesthesiology

Author: Jeffrey Silverstein

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2008-04-16

Total Pages: 449

ISBN-13: 038772527X

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Geriatric anesthesia is a rapidly growing and evolving field and this is the major revision of a classic anesthesia reference. The last few years have seen significant advancements and important new modalities for addressing the needs of an aging population. The editors of this second edition are uniquely situated to put together a text highlighting both essential knowledge and recent breakthroughs of importance to all who work with the elderly. This edition easily maintains the high standard for quality scholarship and useful material set by the first.

Healthy Aging For Dummies
Healthy Aging For Dummies

Author: Brent Agin

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2011-05-04

Total Pages: 395

ISBN-13: 1118068327

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Look to this book for advice, techniques, and strategies to help people stay vigorous and healthy as they grow older. People are becoming increasingly knowledgeable about managing their health as they age. Healthy Aging For Dummies explains how people can embark on a healthy lifestyle that will enable them to feel young, both mentally and physically, even as they’re getting older. It covers tips and advice on choosing the ideal physician; starting an exercise program; learning to meditate; taking the right vitamins and herbs; dealing with or preventing heart disease, cancer, and dementia; replacing negative thinking with positive thinking; and building memory and learning skills.

Ferri's Best Test E-Book
Ferri's Best Test E-Book

Author: Fred F. Ferri

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2017-10-10

Total Pages: 475

ISBN-13: 0323527531

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Practical and concise, this manual is a quick, go-to reference for up-to-date clinical material on today's diagnostic testing and laboratory tests. Three convenient sections provide quick access to key information on clinical laboratory testing, diagnostic imaging, and diagnostic algorithms. Experienced author Dr. Fred Ferri uses a unique, easy-to-follow format to simplify complex information and help you choose the best test to supplement your clinical diagnostic skills. - Includes both lab and imaging tests for concise, convenient access to all diagnostic test options for more than 200 common diseases and disorders. - Includes essential information on indications, advantages, disadvantages, approximate costs, normal ranges, typical abnormalities, likeliest causes, and more. - Features a new appendix on when to use contrast agents in ordering CT and MRI scans. - Discusses new modalities including transient elastography (Fibroscan), CT enterography and CT enteroclysis. - Provides new comparison tables to easily evaluate the best test; new algorithms for evaluation of immunodeficiency and hematochezia; and new tables and illustrations throughout to improve your test selection. - Expert ConsultTM eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.

Priorities for the National Vaccine Plan
Priorities for the National Vaccine Plan

Author: Institute of Medicine

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 2010-05-17

Total Pages: 368

ISBN-13: 0309156203

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Vaccination is a fundamental component of preventive medicine and public health. The use of vaccines to prevent infectious diseases has resulted in dramatic decreases in disease, disability, and death in the United States and around the world. The current political, economic, and social environment presents both opportunities for and challenges to strengthening the U.S. system for developing, manufacturing, regulating, distributing, funding, and administering safe and effective vaccines for all people. Priorities for the National Vaccine Plan examines the extraordinarily complex vaccine enterprise, from research and development of new vaccines to financing and reimbursement of immunization services. Priorities for the National Vaccine Plan examines the extraordinarily complex vaccine enterprise, from research and development of new vaccines to financing and reimbursement of immunization services. The book makes recommendations about priority actions in the update to the National Vaccine Plan that are intended to achieve the objectives of disease prevention and enhancement of vaccine safety. It is centered on the plan's five goals in the areas of vaccine development, safety, communication, supply and use, and global health.

Scientific Papers and Presentations
Scientific Papers and Presentations

Author: Martha Davis

Publisher: Academic Press

Published: 2012-07-30

Total Pages: 361

ISBN-13: 0123847281

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Electronic publishing and electronic means of text and data presentation have changed enormously since the first edition of this book was published in 1997. The third edition of Scientific Papers and Presentations applies traditional principles to today's modern techniques and the changing needs of up-and-coming academia. Topics include designing visual aids, writing first drafts, reviewing and revising, communicating clearly and concisely, adhering to stylistic principles, presenting data in tables and figures, dealing with ethical and legal issues, and relating science to the lay audience. This successful legacy title is an essential guide to professional communication, provides a wealth of information and detail and is a useful guide. - Covers all aspects of communication for early scientists from research to thesis to presentations. - Discusses how to use multi-media effectively in presentations and communication - Includes an extensive appendices section with detailed examples for further guidance