PHYSIOTHERAPY - ELECTRONIC

Parkinson's disease : molecular and therapeutic insights from model systems / edited by Richard Nass and Serge Przedborski.

Amsterdam ; Boston : Elsevier Academic Press, 2008.

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Parkinson's disease is the second most prevalent neurodegenerative disease and is characterized by the irreversible loss of dopamine neurons. Despite its high prevalence in society and many decades of research, the origin of the pathogenesis and the molecular determinants involved in the disorder has remained elusive.

PHYSIOTHERAPY

The concise guide to physiotherapy / edited by Tim Ainslie.
Edinburgh : Elsevier, c2012.

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Two-volume set contains: "The Concise Guide to Physiotherapy: Volume 1 Assessment" and "The Concise Guide to Physiotherapy: Volume 2 Treatment". A blend of resources providing an insight into the 'non core' areas of practice, enabling the individual to prepare ahead or refresh knowledge in order to feel confident about approaching the assessment of patients in practice areas not previously encountered. Together, both volumes are designed to assist undergraduate physiotherapy students and new graduates in confidently assessing and treating patients in a range of physiotherapy specialties outside of the 'core' areas of practice.

Tidy's physiotherapy / edited by Stuart B. Porter.
Edinburgh : Elsevier, 2013.
15th ed.

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A classic textbook and a student favourite, "Tidy's Physiotherapy" aims to reflect contemporary practice of physiotherapy and can be used as a quick reference by the physiotherapy undergraduate, for major problems that they may encounter throughout their study, or while on clinical placement. "Tidy's Physiotherapy" is a resource which charts a range of popular subject areas. It also encourages the student to think about problem-solving and basic decision-making in a practice setting, presenting case studies to consolidate and apply learning. In this fifteenth edition, new chapters have been added and previous chapters withdrawn, continuing its reflection of contemporary education and practice. Chapters have again been written by experts who come from a wide range of clinical and academic backgrounds.


Handbook of HIV medicine / editors, Douglas Wilson.                                         Cape Town ; Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2012.                                                 3rd ed.                                                                                                                       MED 616.9792 HANDBOOK - - - Med Open Collection

 







RADIOGRAPHY/RADIOLOGY

Lange review : ultrasonography examination / [edited by] Charles S. Odwin, Arthur C. Fleischer.
New York : McGraw-Hill Medical, c2012.
4th ed.

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This #1-selling comprehensive review for the ultrasonography examination Used by ultrasonography programs throughout the US and abroad, this review for the registry examination contains everything you need to know to pass the first time. Now in full color throughout, this one-stop guide to exam success includes new chapters, more images, and inclusion of 3D images throughout.

Radiological anatomy in everyday practice : computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging and PET / Christophe R. Chelle
Bristol : Editoo, c2011.

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  Radiologic anatomy of the brain -- Radiologic anatomy of the neck -- Radiologigic anatomy of the chest -- Radiologic anatomy of the abdomen -- Radiologic anatomy of the pelvis -- Radiologic anatomy of the spine -- Radiologic anatomy musculoskeletal system.

Radiographic image analysis / Kathy McQuillen Martensen.
St. Louis, Mo. : Saunders/Elsevier, c2011.
3rd ed.

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This comprehensive guide provides all the tools you need to accurately evaluate radiographic images and make the adjustments needed to acquire the best possible diagnostic quality images. You'll discover how to evaluate an image, identify any improper positioning or techniques that caused poor quality, and correct the problem. No other text is devoted to equipping you with the critical thinking skills needed to properly position patients for optimal radiographs and help minimize the need for repeat images.
Bontrager's handbook of radiographic positioning and techniques / Kenneth L. Bontrager, John P. Lampignano.

St. Louis, Mo. : Elsevier/Mosby, 2013.
8th rev. ed.

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This is a Pageburst digital textbook; In addition to positioning descriptions for all body parts, this pocket-sized handbook includes basic information and applied aspects of radiographic techniques and exposure factors including numerous conversion charts. Included is a chapter on descriptions and illustrations on the various forms of digital radiography currently in use. Also included are clear explanations with photographs of all commonly performed x-ray exams.

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

Research in occupational therapy : methods of inquiry for enhancing practice / Gary Kielhofner.
Philadelphia, Pa. : F.A. Davis, c2006.

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With an international team of expert contributors, renowned author Gary Kielhofner has put together a comprehensive research methodologies text that bridges the gap between theorists and practitioners. Emphasis is placed on the relevance and logic of research to provide a practical, demystified approach for Occupational Therapy students and clinicians to shape their practice. It covers all the key topics that should be covered in OT courses related to research and evidence-based practice, including qualitative and quantitative designs, thus sparing instructors of having to adopt two or three separate books to cover this in-depth coursework.

Occupational therapy for physical dysfunction / editors, Mary Vining Radomski, Catherine A. Trombly Latham.
Philadelphia, Pa. : Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, c2008.
6th ed.

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The definitive work on occupational therapy for physical dysfunction returns in its Sixth Edition, with reputable co-editors and clinical, academic, and consumer contributors. This text provides a current and well-rounded view of the field- from theoretical rationale to evaluation, treatment, and follow-up. Through the Occupational Functioning Model (OFM), the Sixth Edition continues to emphasize the conceptual foundation and scientific basis for practice, including evidence to support the selection of appropriate assessments and interventions. NEW TO THIS EDITION: Student DVD with video clips demonstrating range of motion, manual muscle testing, construction of hand splints, and transferring patients Evidence Tables summarize the evidence behind key topics and cover Intervention, Participants, Dosage, Type of Best Evidence, Level of Evidence, Benefit, Statistical Probability, and Reference Assessment Tables summarize key assessment tools and cover Instrument and Reference, Description, Time to Administer, Validity, Reliability, Sensitivity, and Strengths and Weaknesses.

HUMAN NUTRITION

Introduction to human nutrition / edited on behalf of the Nutrition Society by Michael J. Gibney.
Chichester, West Sussex, U.K. ; Ames, Iowa : Wiley-Blackwell ; [London] : Nutrition Society, 2009.
2nd ed.
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In this second edition of the introductory text in the acclaimed Nutrition Society Textbook Series, Introduction to Human Nutrition has been revised and updated to meet the needs of the contemporary student. Introduction to Human Nutrition is an essential purchase for students of nutrition and dietetics, and also for those students who major in other subjects that have a nutrition component, such as food science, medicine, pharmacy and nursing.

Nutrition and metabolism / edited on behalf of the Nutrition Society by Susan A. Lanham-New, Ian A. Macdonald, Helen M. Roche.
Chichester, UK : Wiley-Blackwell, 2011.
2nd ed.

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In this second edition of second title in the acclaimed Nutrition Society Textbook Series, Nutrition and Metabolism has been revised and updated to meet the needs of the contemporary student.


             

Sport and exercise nutrition / edited on behalf of the Nutrition Society by Susan A. Lanham-New ... [et al.] ; foreword by Richard Budgett. Chichester, West Sussex, UK ; Ames, Iowa : Wiley-Blackwell, 2011.    MED 613.71 SPORT  - - - Med Open Collection

Now widely adopted on courses throughout the world, the prestigious Nutrition Society Textbook series provides students with the scientific basics in nutrition in the context of a systems and disease approach rather than on a nutrient by nutrient basis. In addition books provide a means to enable teachers and students to explore the core principles of nutrition and to apply these throughout their training to foster critical thinking at all times. This NS Textbook on Sport and Exercise Nutrition has been written to cover the latest information on the science and practice of sport and exercise nutrition.          

Simplified diet manual / Iowa Dietetic Association ; edited by Andrea K. Maher. Ames, Iowa : Blackwell Pub., c2007. 10th ed.    MED 613.2 SIMPLIFIED - - - Med Open Collection

Hospitals and long-term care facilities in every state and many foreign countries use the Simplified Diet Manual to assist them in planning nutritious, appealing, and cost-effective meals that are modified to meet the dietary requirements of individuals with special health needs. While reflecting the dynamic nature of the field of nutrition, the Tenth Edition of the Simplified Diet Manual retains its basic purpose: providing easy-to-understand, fundamental nutrition guidelines for normal and therapeutic diets. The concise, user-friendly format of this useful resource helps dietitians and foodservice managers succeed in their vital role in maintaining nutritional health and well-being of clients in long-term care facilities, hospitals, and outpatient service centers.