English for health sciences / Martin Milner ; medical review board, Miguel Casas Arellano, Luis Guillermo Vázquez de Lara Cisneros.
Boston, Mass. : Thomson, ©2006.
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The purpose of "English for Health Sciences" is to empower students with the language and life skills they need to carry out their career goals. To this end it provides ample opportunities for students to build awareness and practice the language in real-life scenarios. Its integrated skills approach develops the student's self-confidence to survive and succeed in professional and social encounters within an English-speaking global community. Health Science majors will immediately be motivated by the opportunity to prepare for their future careers by practicing their English language skills in the following job-related scenarios: Diagnosing - Putting a patient at ease with small talk, taking a medical history, asking open-ended questions, presenting a case, and explaining medical tests and procedures to a patient; Treating a patient - Giving advice, explaining a case to a relative, explaining causes and treatments, giving discharge instructions, and calming people down; and, Dealing with critical patients - Describing and identifying causes of pain, recognizing and adopting supportive intonation, presenting a case in lay as well as medical terms, and breaking bad news.
Essential medical statistics / Betty R. Kirkwood, Jonathan A.C. Sterne.
Malden, Mass. : Blackwell Science, 2003. 2nd ed.
MED 610.727 KIRKWOOD - - Med Open Collection
Blackwell Publishing is delighted to announce that this book has been Highly Commended in the 2004 BMA Medical Book Competition. Here is the judges' summary of this book: "This is a technical book on a technical subject but presented in a delightful way. There are many books on statistics for doctors but there are few that are excellent and this is certainly one of them. Statistics is not an easy subject to teach or write about. The authors have succeeded in producing a book that is as good as it can get. For the keen student who does not want a book for mathematicians, this is an excellent first book on medical statistics." Essential Medical Statistics is a classic amongst medical statisticians. An introductory textbook, it presents statistics with a clarity and logic that demystifies the subject, while providing a comprehensive coverage of advanced as well as basic methods.
College writing. 3 / Gabriella Nuttall ; series editors: Patricia Byrd, Joy M. Reid, Cynthia M. Schuemann.
Boston : Houghton Mifflin Co., c2006.
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The Writing" strand prepares students for academic written work by teaching them the language, content, and rhetoric needed for success in college courses. These texts build student confidence by presenting step-by-step, easy-to-learn processes for effective writing.
Physiotherapy in respiratory and cardiac care : an evidence-based approach / Alexandra Hough.
Andover : Cengage Learning, 2014. 4th ed.
MED 616.200462 HOUGH - - Med Open Collection
Now in its fourth edition, Physiotherapy in Respiratory and Cardiac Care: An Evidence-Based Approach to Respiratory and Cardiac Management, covers why and how to use physiotherapy for respiratory and cardiac problems. This revised fourth edition has been fully updated to incorporate all recent research, and will continue to have a practical, problem-solving approach. Ideal for undergraduate students through to qualified physiotherapists, the goal of the text is to enable students and practitioners to critically appraise the research base, use clinical reasoning, evaluate and reflect on their practice. The text explains the physiology of respiration and the cardiovascular system, respiratory and cardiac disorders, followed by assessment, physiotherapy management and its rationale, considering different groups of people, all related to practice.
Neurological rehabilitation : optimizing motor performance / Janet H. Carr, Roberta B. Shepherd.
Edinburgh ; New York : Churchill Livingstone, 2010. 2nd ed.
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Janet Carr and Roberta Shepherd head up a new team of eminent authors for the second edition of this definitive text on neurological physiotherapy. In the first edition, the authors described a model of neurological rehabilitation for individuals with motor dysfunction based on scientific research in the areas of neuromuscular control, biomechanics, motor skill learning, and the link between cognition and action, together with developments in pathology and adaptation. The new edition continues to advance this model while identifying and incorporating the many advances that have occurred in the last decade in the understanding and treatment of adults with neurological conditions, whether caused by accident or disease.
Traumatology for the physical therapist / Professor Gert Krischak.
New York : Thieme, [2013]
MED 617.044 KRISCHAK - - Med Open Collection
For physical therapists working in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and in private practice, knowledge of commonly seen traumatic and orthopedic injuries is essential to sound treatment planning. This book offers a focused, easy-to-use guide to general and specialized traumatology specifically geared to physical therapists and students. From types of injuries and resulting symptoms to diagnosis and treatment, the book brings a structure to treatment planning and greatly improves the communication between patient, physical therapist, and physician. Special Features: * Covers all relevant medical information for physical therapists, including general traumatology (wound healing, surgical infections, soft tissue injuries, and fractures), special traumatology (cranial, spinal, thoracic, and abdominal injuries), and multiple trauma and first aid.
Essentials of physical medicine and rehabilitation : musculoskeletal disorders, pain, and rehabilitation / [edited by] Walter R. Frontera, Julie K. Silver, Thomas D. Rizzo, Jr.
Philidelphia, PA : Elsevier Saunders, [2014]. 3rd ed.
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From sore shoulders to spinal cord injuries, Essentials of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 3rd Edition provides you with the knowledge you need to get your patients moving again. This practical and authoritative new edition delivers easy access to the latest advances in the diagnosis and management of musculoskeletal disorders and other common conditions requiring rehabilitation. Each topic is presented in a concise, focused, and well-illustrated format featuring a description of the condition, discussion of symptoms, examination findings, functional limitations, and diagnostic testing. An extensive treatment section covers initial therapies, rehabilitation interventions, procedures, and surgery.
Children with disabilities / edited by Mark L. Batshaw, Nancy J. Roizen, Gaetano R. Lotrecchiano.
Baltimore : Paul H. Brookes Pub., c2013. 7th ed.
MED 618.92 CHILDREN - - Med Open Collection
Access the NEW ONLINE COMPANION MATERIALS now! Comprehensive, authoritative information from the most respected experts: For 30 years, that's what "Children with Disabilities" has given the thousands of students, faculty, and professionals who rely on it. Now this trusted text is in a NEW seventh edition, thoroughly updated with the very latest research, new instructor materials, and the critical issues professionals need to know as they prepare to work with children and families. Incorporating 5 years of significant research and progress in multiple disciplines, this highly anticipated new edition is the textbook of choice for courses on disability.
Best practice occupational therapy for children and families in community settings / Winnie Dunn.
Thorofare, NJ : SLACK, c2011. 2nd ed.
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Understanding and Managing Vision Deficits is the go-to resource that will enable occupational therapists to develop a comprehensive understanding of vision, appreciate the various effects vision problems can have on the practice of occupational therapy, and to more effectively manage patients with vision disorders. Understanding and Managing Vision Deficits. Dr. Mitchell Scheiman presents a unique Three Component Model of Vision that includes: Visual integrity: Includes visual acuity (clarity), the optics of the eye, and eye health Visual efficiency skills: Includes focusing, eye teaming, and eye movements Visual information processing skills: Includes the ability to analyze, interpret and respond to visual information A major emphasis of the new edition is on management of eye movement, visual information processing, visual field, and low vision problems. Therapy suggestions have been expanded and the use of computer software has been incorporated into the therapy.
Art therapy techniques and applications / Susan I. Buchalter.
London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley, 2009.
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"Art Therapy Techniques and Applications" contains an original composite of therapeutic goals and evocative ideas that can be used with a wide variety of clients. This book is filled with innovative suggestions and plans that are easily implemented: from brief warm-ups to stretch the imagination, and collage and mask creations to assist the expression of mood, to guidance on combining modalities such as art, metaphors and movement, mindfulness exercises, and using computer programs to enhance art therapy projects.
Music technology in therapeutic and health settings / edited by Wendy Magee ; foreword by Dr David W. Ramsey.
London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2014.
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There is a rapidly emerging and developing area of music therapy practice that uses electronic music technologies in a range of therapeutic and clinical settings to help clients with complex needs. This edited volume explains cutting edge technologies and how to apply these tools in practice. With contributions from leading experts in the field, the book takes the reader through the equipment that is available including computer-based software; electronic devices which produce musical sounds with minimal movement or skill; assistive devices such as switches and sensors; and recording and listening equipment. Clinical case studies are then offered that show these technologies being used successfully with a broad range of child and adult populations, including those with visual impairments, autism spectrum disorders, medical needs, physical challenges, and mental health issues, and within a variety of settings, including a neonatal intensive care unit, schools, hospital environments, and palliative care settings.
Healing the Gerson way : defeating cancer and other chronic diseases / Charlotte Gerson and Beata Bishop.
Carmel, CA : Totality Books, c2007.
MED 613.2 GERSON - - Med Open Collection
Advances in nutrition and cancer / Vincenzo Zappia ... [et al.].
Heidelberg : New York : Springer, c2014.
MED 616.9940654 INTERNATIONAL - - Med Open Collection
This book comprises proceedings from the Third International Conference on Advances in Nutrition and Cancer, held in Naples in May 2012. This highly multidisciplinary meeting analyzed "nutrition and cancer" from different perspectives and on the basis of distinct and up-to-date experimental approaches. Knowledge on the relation between lifestyle, diet, and cancer is explored in a number of contributions, and the role of dietary intervention in cancer patients is discussed. Issues of vital interest to the research community, such as epidemiological and experimental oncology (genetics, epigenetics, and the mechanisms of action of natural compounds in the diet), receive detailed consideration.
Sports nutrition : a practice manual for professionals / Christine A. Rosenbloom, editor in chief ; Ellen J. Coleman, assistant editor.
Chicago, Ill. : Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, c2012.
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