Prevention of Blindness from Diabetes Mellitus From World Health Organization

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Amazon Sales Rank: #902359 in Books
Published on: 2006-12-30
Binding: Paperback
39 pages

Psychology in Diabetes Care (Practical Diabetes) From Wiley

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Psychosocial issues have long been acknowledged to have a crucial role in the successful treatment of people with diabetes. An understanding of these issues can enable health care professionals to assist their patients effectively. The second edition of the acclaimed title Psychology in Diabetes Care gives background information and practical guidelines needed by healthcare professionals to address the cognitive, emotional and behavioural issues surrounding diabetes management.

The book bridges the gap between psychological research on self-care and management of diabetes, and the delivery of care and services provided by the diabetes care team.


Written jointly by psychologists active in diabetes research and practising clinicians, Psychology in Diabetes Care, Second Edition provides a practical evidence-based approach to intervention in diabetes care.

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Amazon Sales Rank: #1624577 in Books
Published on: 2005-10-28
Number of items: 1
Binding: Hardcover
224 pages
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Vrije Univ., Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Provides a broad, evidence-based approach to behavioral intervention in diabetes care. Includes contributors from psychologists and clinicians, and deals with general principles and practical situations. For advanced-level students and professionals. DNLM: Diabetes Mellitus--psychology.

From the Back Cover
It is generally acknowledged that psychosocial issues play a key role in the management of diabetes, in both children and adults. Diabetes has a major impact on the psychological well-being of those living with the disease and there is growing evidence that psychological problems are prevalent in people with diabetes. Psychosocial care aimed at the prevention and treatment of emotional and behavioural problems is therefore warranted, particularly as diabetes is largely managed by the patients themselves. Clinical outcomes are thus highly dependent on the motivation and daily efforts of the people with diabetes and their families.

Understanding psychosocial problems and barriers in diabetes can enable health care professionals to assist their patients more effectively. This second edition of Psychology in diabetes care provides background information and practical guidelines, addressing the specific cognitive, emotional and behavioural issues related to the (self-)management of diabetes. All the original material has been updated and it contains new chapters on self-management education, psychological assessment and screening, and group interventions. In addition, all chapters feature a ‘Practice Implications’ section to enhance the practical utility of the book.

This text:
provides a broad and evidence-based perspective on the psychological implications of diabetes in different age groups
includes contributions on key issues in clinical diabetes
combines a theoretical and practice-oriented approach to psychological care for people with diabetes

Psychology in Diabetes Care offers a comprehensive summary of current psychological knowledge as it relates to diabetes care, invaluable for professionals, such as physicians, nurse specialists and health psychologists, as well as students and academics with an interest in diabetes.

The Endocrine System at a Glance (At a Glance) by Ben Greenstein

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The Endocrine System at a Glance provides a concise and accessible introduction and revision aid for medical students in the early years of their course. Following the familiar, easy-to-use at a Glance format, each topic is presented as a double-page spread with key facts accompanied by clear tables and diagrams encapsulating all the students need to know.



This new edition of Endocrinology at a Glance:



Contains a second colour throughout to enhance the visual appeal, making the subject even easier to understand
Presents schematic diagrams on the left page and concise explanations of the right, providing a user-friendly overview of endocrinology
Has been thoroughly revised and updated, including brand new information on:

Obesity
Osteoporosis
Infertility




Endocrinology at a Glance will appeal to all medical students studying endocrinology and revising for final exams. The book is also suitable for those training in allied health professions and nurses specialising in endocrinology.
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Amazon Sales Rank: #608489 in Books
Published on: 1991-01-15
Number of items: 1
Binding: Paperback
120 pages
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"For pre-clinical students it is a perfect accompaniment to lectures as it reinforces understanding. For clinical students each chapter begins with a clinical scenario which allows the individual to understand the problem in a clinical setting and therefore understand the physiology behind the condition." GKT Gazette

"This is a handy guide for undergraduate medical students revising for examinations, or even for learning basic concepts...at an affordable price, students should find it a useful addition to their bookshelves." Diabetic Medicine, January 2007



"I would recommend this book, because it explains things so clearly and simply. There is no section I have read that I don’t understand upon reading. The same topics I have struggled with when studying from other books would now be easier to understand having read material that helps me grasp the concepts as more of a whole." 3rd year Medical Student, Nottingham University

"...This is an excellent text for medical or science students taking courses in endocrinology"
Aslib Book Guide

"...The book would be a good basic orientation for the clinical student, and would, I think, find a useful place amongst the literature of undergraduate biochemists and lift scientists"
Oxford Medical School Gazette

"...At first sight, I really thought that Endocrinology was going to be a doddle. With only 10 lectures in the course, how much information could there be to learn. The answer, quite simply is that there is a lot to know, and as I detest long Medical Textbooks, this is the answer. You relied on Pharmacology at a Glance, now you can do the same for your endocrinology. When a good picture tells the story, why do you need a huge monologue to bore you? Try this, you'll like it!"
Scope Magazine

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St. Thomas' Hospital, London, U.K. Synopsis of endocrinology, to supplement major endocrinology texts. For medical students, for course or exam review. Illustrated. DNLM: Endocrine Glands.

About the Author
Ben Greenstein, Senior Visiting Research Fellow, School of Biological Sciences, Open University, Milton Keynes, UK



Diana Wood, Director of Medical Education & Clinical Dean, University of Cambridge School of Clinical Medicine, Clinical School, Addenbrookes Hospital, Cambridge, UK

ABC of Nutrition (ABC Series) by A. Stewart Truswell

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This well established ABC has been updated with new charts, illustrations and guidelines on aspects of nutrition which affect heart disease, blood pressure, chronic diseases such as diabetes and some types of cancer. The book also contains the most current nutritional recommendations for pregnancy and infant feeding as well as advice for children and adults young and old. With chapters covering nutritional deficiencies in both developing and affluent countries as well as eating disorders and obesity, this latest edition has worldwide relevance.

This title is now available for the PDA, powered by Skyscape - to buy your copy click here
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Amazon Sales Rank: #1594181 in Books
Published on: 1991-01-15
Number of items: 1
Binding: Paperback
152 pages
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Trends in Food Science and Technology
"Almost everyone will find something new. It is a pleasure to recommend this book." (on previous edition)

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"Almost everyone will find something new. It is a pleasure to recommend this book" - Trends in Food Science and Technology

"One of the most usable, concise, clearly written, and unambiguous sources of information about the science and practice of nutrition."

"Ranks as one of the most concise, well written, and useful books for those healthcare professionals who want to know how nutrition should best be practiced."
Nutrition and Dietetics (2004) 61:2

Trends in Food Science and Technology
Almost everyone will find something new. It is a pleasure to recommend this book.

Management of Pituitary Tumors From Humana Press

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Leading physicians from a variety of medical specialties summarize their clinical experiences in treating pituitary adenomas in United States and the United Kingdom. Using simple language to describe their approaches, the authors describe the latest treatments for prolactinoma, acromegaly, Cushing's disease, and nonfunctioning pituitary tumors, and the latest surgical techniques. To round out the clinician's understanding of the illness, a patient describes the experience of diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up. Comprehensive and accessible, Management of Pituitary Tumors: The Clinician's Practical Guide brings together all the medical fields involved in treating pituitary tumors, both for novices in the specialties that manage these cases, and for pituitary specialists seeking to understand better the contribution of other medical disciplines to the treatment of these tumors.
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Amazon Sales Rank: #1488052 in Books
Published on: 2003-05-14
Number of items: 1
Binding: Hardcover
322 pages
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"...offers a relatively comprehensive accumulation of information on the different functional subtypes of pituitary tumor and on the extant modes of treatment. On the whole, the text is quite readable, and the chapters are sufficiently compact and to the point that they can be read quickly and efficiently for guidance on the specific issues they cover...its accumulation of much pituitary wisdom into a small space is well organized, well written, and compact enough not to overwhelm. I recommend this book to anyone wanting to learn more about this fascinating subset of intracranial tumors." - Neuro-Oncology

...achieves the goal of teaching patient management while delivering the basis on which the management concepts stand. - J. Neurosurg.

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Third author, Edward R. Laws, is with the Univ. of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville. Text provides a comprehensive review of the management of pituitary tumors. Discusses prolactinoma, acromegaly, and Cushing's disease. Highlights the most current surgical procedures, including Gamma Knife radiosurgery. For physicians. DNLM: Pituitary Neoplasms--therapy

Adrenal Glands: Diagnostic Aspects and Surgical Therapy From Springer

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World experts in diseases of the adrenal glands present new scientific data and practical guidelines for surgeons, residents, endocrinologists and practising physicians. This single source of reference covers all aspects of adrenal gland disease in great detail. Its 187 illustrations include radiographs, CT/MRI images, graphs, and microscopic pathological slides. There are also numerous tables and color illustrations of surgical techniques with emphasis on the laparoscopic approach.
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Amazon Sales Rank: #1270867 in Books
Published on: 2005-06-08
Number of items: 1
Binding: Hardcover
362 pages
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From the reviews:


"Plenty of thought has been put into the detail of this work . there is a consistency throughout the book and the chapters are well referenced. The operative technique section is particularly well illustrated . The chapter on adrenal sparing surgery is both fascinating and thought provoking. This is a valuable reference book for endocrinologists, radiologists and endocrine surgeons. It is essential reading for the increasing number of surgeons who are gifted in laparoscopic surgery but ignorant about the subject of endocrine surgery ." (D. Scott-Coombes, The Royal Colleges of Surgeons of Edinburgh and Ireland, Vol. 3 (6), 2005)

"An up to date, quite practical but yet comprehensive textbook focused on the field . From its preface to subject index, this book is really exciting. In my opinion, the very first authors merit was to approach the problematics of adrenal diseases in a very practical way; Every topic is addressed by contributors with a well-established experience in the field. Dimitrios Linos and Jon van Heerden stroke a decisive blow with their state-of-the-art textbook on Adrenal surgery. endeavour that was well worth their effort." (Etienne Hamoir, Acta Chirurgica Belgica, Vol. 105 (4), 2005)

"The various syndromes associated with the adrenal gland are described in great detail and this book brings together a wealth of experience of some extremely rare conditions. There are excellent up-to-date chapters . The illustrations are clear and the text valuable. All in all, this is an excellent monograph on the surgery of the adrenal glands and is to be recommended to all who have an interest in the management of the rare conditions associated with them." (Richard Collins, Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England, Vol. 88, 2006)

The Complete Thyroid Book by Kenneth Ain

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The ultimate resource for the growing number of thyroid disease sufferers

Bestselling thyroid health author M. Sara Rosenthal has teamed up with world-renowned thyroid expert Kenneth B. Ain, M.D., to bring you the most up-to-date guide to understanding and managing virtually every type of thyroid problem, including Hashimoto's disease, Graves' disease, and thyroid cancer. An exhaustive source of information in accessible language with expert guidance, The Complete Thyroid Book:

* Is the only guide covering all state-of-the-art therapies and treatments for every clinically recognized thyroid condition
* Describes all diagnostic tests, scans, various forms of thyroid hormone, and all other medications used in thyroid disease treatment
* Offers expert advice for pregnancy, menopause, infants and children, obesity, and elderly people

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* Amazon Sales Rank: #53233 in Books
* Published on: 2005-03-01
* Number of items: 1
* Binding: Paperback
* 480 pages

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The only book you need to understand and treat your thyroid condition The Complete Thyroid Book combines the expertise of the perfect team, both pioneers in thyroid disease--renowned thyroid specialist Kenneth Ain, M.D., and bestselling thyroid author and thyroid patient M. Sara Rosenthal. Together, they provide you with all the information you need to understand your thyroid disorder, treatment, and options, in language you can understand. Covering both state-of-the-art and standard-of-care treatments for every thyroid condition imaginable, this comprehensive resource gives you vital information on: The basics--what the thyroid does and how it works Thyroid tests, scans, medication, and treatments Hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, and thyroid hormone Autoimmune thyroid disease and thyroid eye disease Thyroid nodules, goiter, and thyroid cancer Thyroid disease in pregnancy and menopause and among seniors, infants, and children Thyroid disease and obesity, heart disease, fatigue, and mental health Nutrition and complementary therapies

From the Back Cover

The only book you need to understand and treat your thyroid condition

The Complete Thyroid Book combines the expertise of the perfect team, both pioneers in thyroid disease--renowned thyroid specialist Kenneth Ain, M.D., and bestselling thyroid author and thyroid patient M. Sara Rosenthal. Together, they provide you with all the information you need to understand your thyroid disorder, treatment, and options, in language you can understand.

Covering both state-of-the-art and standard-of-care treatments for every thyroid condition imaginable, this comprehensive resource gives you vital information on:

* The basics--what the thyroid does and how it works
* Thyroid tests, scans, medication, and treatments
* Hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, and thyroid hormone
* Autoimmune thyroid disease and thyroid eye disease
* Thyroid nodules, goiter, and thyroid cancer
* Thyroid disease in pregnancy and menopause and among seniors, infants, and children
* Thyroid disease and obesity, heart disease, fatigue, and mental health
* Nutrition and complementary therapies

About the Author

Kenneth Ain, M.D., is a professor of medicine at the University of Kentucky; director of the Thyroid Oncology Program at The Markey Cancer Center; director of the Thyroid Cancer Research Laboratory at the VA Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky; and medical advisor to The Thyroid Cancer Survivors' Association. He is internationally known as a thyroid specialist. For more information, visit thyroidcancerdoctor.com.

M. Sara Rosenthal, Ph.D., is director of the University of Kentucky Program for Bioethics and Patients' Rights and assistant professor of Bioethics in the Department of Behavioral Science at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine. A thyroid cancer survivor, Dr. Rosenthal has written many successful health books for consumers, including several books on thyroid disease. Find out more at thyroidbooks.com.

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Good book I can no longer read!4
Good book as a reference! Purchased as an ebook in May 2006. Tried to access it recently and could not open it as Adobe has changed signatures. Moreover, Adobe says that it is ENTIRELY THE FAULT OF AMAZON. And, it is no longer available as an ebook even if I want to pay for it again. ..... MAKES ME WONDER WHAT IS GOING TO HAPPEN NEXT YEAR TO ALL THOSE BOOKS I PURCHASED ON MY NEW KINDLE.

Big Pharma [..]2
This book is fairly comprehensive. For that I give it the two stars. But, it uses the conventional endocrinologist view that TSH is god and treatment with "T4 Only" is the ONLY way to go. WRONG. It does work for SOME people, but not all can convert T4 into T3. If your doctor is of the "T4 Only" school, and your free T3 and free T4 and TSH tests all come back "within normal ranges", find another doctor who will treat by symptoms. The authors feel that sub clinical hypothyroidism does not exist. They state to "look for other reasons for your health problems" if your tests come back normal. This is totally WRONG and the reason we have so many people out there with chronic illnesses. They also trash Armour in this book when it has helped millions of people. Net result: find a doctor who will treat symptoms, not test numbers!

Best I've Read on Thyroid4
I'll simply echo the five star reviews. I've read a lot of Thyroid books and agree that this one is the most complete, informative and also well written book I have read. Of the husband and wife team one is a long term medical writer on Thyroid; the other is a medical doctor with a Thyroid clinic in Lexington, Ky. Additionally, both author's are hypothyroid patients. This an introductory book instead of a medical text, obviously intended as basically explanatory of various thyroid problems. Where the book gives a point of view or preference to particular treatment or test, there is a thorough analysis and explanation. After reading this book you will understand why most thyroid doctors avoid prescribing T3, but also the arguments in favor. I found the book very even handed in its approach. If I had any complaint there might be a more detailed explanation of hypothyroid related to heart problems and the mechanics of congestive heart failure caused by hypo. I was very impressed with this book and as a hypo patient refer to it constantly.