Celiac Disease: Etiology, Diagnosis and Treatment
Dallas Lynch (editor)
Publisher’s Synopsis
Celiac disease refers to a type of long-term autoimmune disorder. It majorly affects the small intestine, in which people develop intolerance towards gluten, which is found in foods such as barley, wheat and rye. Classic symptoms of celiac disease include gastrointestinal problems, such as loss of appetite, abdominal distention, chronic diarrhoea and malabsorption. This usually starts from the age of six months to two years. There are several non-classic symptoms, which are common in individuals older than two years. These might include either absent or mild gastrointestinal symptoms, which might infect any part of the human body, or no noticeable symptoms. The diagnosis is generally done through intestinal biopsies and a variety of blood antibody tests, facilitated by particular genetic testing. The disease can be treated by following a mandatory gluten-free diet for lifetime. It helps to recover the intestinal lining and decreases the risk associated with the disease. This book contains some path-breaking studies on celiac disease. It aims to shed light on the etiology, diagnosis and treatment of this disease. This book is appropriate for students seeking detailed information on this medical condition as well as for experts.
ISBN: 9781639276240
Lung CancerA Comprehensive Guide for the Clinician– Respiratory Medicine
Christina MacRosty (editor), M. Patricia Rivera (editor)
Publisher’s Synopsis
This book provides a comprehensive yet succinct update for the clinician in the diagnosis, staging, and treatment of lung cancer. Lung cancer is a leading cause of death in the US and worldwide and its prevention, screening, and treatment is a large part of clinical practice across specialties. Frequent updates in recommendations and guidelines in screening, diagnosis, staging, treatment, and management are vital, and it can be difficult for the busy clinician to stay up to date. This book provides a comprehensive update for the chest clinician across the continuum of lung cancer care.
Medicines Management for Nursing Associates – Understanding Nursing Associate Practice
Christina Roulston, Miriam Davies
Publisher’s Synopsis
The first medicines management textbook for trainee nursing associates!
Effectively managing and administering medicines is a core responsibility for all nursing associates. This book covers everything a trainee nursing associate needs to master, from understanding the fundamental legal and professional requirements to developing essential drug calculations skills. This often-overwhelming subject is broken down into manageable chunks, with students taken step-by-step through the theory before practicing what they’ve learnt with the help of insightful case studies and activities.
Key features:
Wide-ranging case studies cover all fields and a variety of clinical settings to show how this knowledge applies to practice.
Written specifically to address the unique experiences, challenges and requirements of the nursing associate role and fully mapped to the NMC standards of proficiency (2018).
Activities help trainees get to grips with the key skills and responsibilities of the role and allow them to practice calculations.
Nutrition and Dietary Interventions in Cancer – Cancer Treatment and Research
Rida Fatima Saeed (editor), Sadr Shaheed (editor)
Publisher’s Synopsis
This book presents the most up-to-date information on the effects of nutrition and food on cancer prevention and management. The book will provide clinicians and other healthcare practitioners with an educational source on how to educate cancer patients and their families on nutrition and dietary during cancer treatment. Recent nutritional epidemiology studies have occasionally produced controversial or unexpected results and highlight the need for additional research on diet and cancer risk. Chapters within the book focus among others on the role of natural antioxidants in cancer, the importance of micronutrients in cancer prevention and nutritional genomics and their role in cancer prevention.
By familiarizing readers with the latest developments in this complex field, the book offers a valuable resource for scientists, clinicians and students alike.
ISBN: 9783031556210
Prostate Cancer: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Strategies
Olivier Douglas (editor)
Publisher’s Synopsis
Males have a small walnut-shaped gland called the prostate that generates seminal fluid which nourishes and transports sperm. Prostate cancer is a type of cancer which affects the prostate gland. In the initial stages of prostate cancer, there are no symptoms or signs. However, various symptoms and signs can be observed during the progressive stage, which include blood in the sperm, erectile dysfunction, decreased force in the stream of urine, bone pain, difficulty urinating, blood in the urine, etc. There are various risk factors that contribute in the development of prostate cancer, such as family history, older age, obesity and race. The diagnosis of this type of cancer is done through prostate specific antigen (PSA), which is a serum marker. Prostate cancer is currently treated with proton beam therapy, surgery and radiation therapy. This book unravels the recent studies on prostate cancer. It strives to provide a fair idea about diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for this disease to help develop a better understanding of the latest advances in its clinical management. A number of latest researches have been included to keep the readers up-to-date with the global concepts in this medical condition.
ISBN: 9781646466320
Understanding and Using Educational Theories
Karl Aubrey, Alison Riley
Publisher’s Synopsis
This textbook gives readers a clear overview of a selection of 19 of the most influential thinkers on education, including established names (Vygotsky, Bruner, Dewey), more recent thinkers (Freire, hooks, Claxton) and other key names whose writing has helped shaped our views on teaching and learning.
Each chapter includes practical examples showing how theories can be used to inform classroom teaching, and critiques of each theorist exploring opposing viewpoints and the strengths and weaknesses of different ideas.
This third edition includes:
- New chapters on Barak Rosenshine and Daniel Goleman
- Revamped reflective tasks with a greater practical focus for the classroom
- More models and theoretical diagrams throughout
This is an essential primer for any university course that includes learning theory, with particular relevance for initial teacher education, education studies and early childhood degrees.
