Nutrition and Oral Medicine
Nutrition and Oral Medicine

Author: Riva Touger-Decker

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2014-03-28

Total Pages: 417

ISBN-13: 1607614901

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This second edition addresses the complex, multifaceted relationships between nutrition and oral health, explores proposed relationships between oral, systemic and nutritional well-being and provides insights into interprofessional, comprehensive care for individuals. Chapters focus on diet, nutrition and oral health promotion and disease prevention across the lifespan, oral and dental diseases and disorders, oral manifestations of systemic diseases, and discussions of the synergy between oral tissues and nutrients. Cutting edge research issues regarding the relationship of individual antioxidants, trace elements, polyphenols and other nutrient substrates and oral health/disease, nutrigenomics, screening for nutrition and oral risk and other areas are covered in detail. Editors and authors include experts in nutrition and oral health from around the world. This second edition is a invaluable resource for health professionals in the fields of nutrition and dentistry as well as other disciplines whose research, practice and education includes nutrition and oral medicine. It is an excellent resource for graduate level nutrition and dental students, dental and nutrition practitioners, educators and researchers as well as other health professionals.

Management of Bloodborne Infections in Sport Bk/Sg (Noncourse Package)
Management of Bloodborne Infections in Sport Bk/Sg (Noncourse Package)

Author: Human Kinetics

Publisher:

Published: 1997-09-15

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9780880118927

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Management of Bloodborne Pathogens by Athletic Trainers Study Guide Package Package includes the text Management of Bloodborne Pathogens in Sport. ABOUT PASS The NATA Research & Education Foundation and Human Kinetics have teamed up to develop this series of self-study courses for athletic trainers. PASS will offer several new short courses each year that cover current information on timely topics. When you pass a self-study course exam, you earn 1 CEU for each estimated 10 hours of study. Each course will vary in CEU credits as determined by the NATABOC. Each course consists of a booklet written by a qualified expert in that area and a self-administered examination to complete and return to Human Kinetics. The focus is on active learning, with exercises and study guides that help you not only to learn the information but also to apply this knowledge in practice.

Management of Bloodborne Infections in Sport
Management of Bloodborne Infections in Sport

Author: Terry A. Zeigler

Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 104

ISBN-13:

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Comprehensive and practical, Management of Bloodborne Infections in Sport is a valuable resource for athletic trainers, coaches, and health care professionals who are exposed to blood in the athletic setting. Drawing on the latest guidelines from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the National Athletic Trainers' Association, and other organizations, this manual shows sports personnel how to protect their athletes and themselves against serious bloodborne pathogens such as HIV and hepatitis B virus. Inside this book you'll learn - the nature of bloodborne pathogens, - how bloodborne pathogens are transmitted, - methods to prevent exposure in the athletic setting - step-by-step procedures to protect sports personnel - how to use Universal Precautions to prevent the spread of infections, and - what to do if an exposure incident occurs. Filled with practical information on the proper handling of sharps, contaminated laundry, and biohazardous waste, and including a broader discussion of the ethics and legal issues involved with bloodborne pathogens in sport, Management of Bloodborne Infections in Sport is the complete resource for the athletic trainer or sports health care professional.