RADIOGRAPHY

Practical radiotherapy planning. Ann Barrett ... [et al.].

London : Hodder Arnold, 2009. 4th ed.
ISBN13:   9780340706312

MED 616.9940642 DOBBS - -  Med Open Collection

A practical handbook to radiotherapy. Whilst continuing the no-nonsense approach, this thrid edition has been revised, with three new chapters added. The additional material covers three-dimensional planning and treatment, quality assurance and biological principles and the expansion of the section on brachytherapy. Further reading is now included with each chapter, and there are colour plates to illustrate the three-dimensional visualisations.

Therapeutic nuclear medicine / edited by Richard P. Baum.

Berlin ; London : Srpinger, 2014.
ISBN13:   9783540367185 

MED 616.07575 THERAPEUTIC - -  Med Open Collection

The recent revolution in molecular biology offers exciting new opportunities for targeted radionuclide therapy. This up-to-date, comprehensive book, written by world-renowned experts, discusses the basic principles of radionuclide therapy, explores in detail the available treatments, explains the regulatory requirements, and examines likely future developments. The full range of clinical applications is considered, including thyroid cancer, hematological malignancies, brain tumors, liver cancer, bone and joint disease, and neuroendocrine tumors. The combination of theoretical background and practical information will provide the reader with all the knowledge required to administer radionuclide therapy safely and effectively in the individual patient. Careful attention is also paid to the role of the therapeutic nuclear physician in coordinating a diverse multidisciplinary team, which is central to the safe provision of treatment.

HUMAN NUTRITION

McCance and Widdowson's the composition of foods / compiled by Institute for Research and Public Health England.

Cambridge : Royal Society of Chemistry, 2015. 7th ed.

MED 613.2 MCCANCE - -  Med Open Collection

McCance and Widdowsons's The Composition of Foods, Seventh Summary Edition provides a timely, authoritative and comprehensive update of the nutrient data for the most commonly consumed foods in the UK. Foods that are less commonly consumed but are important in the diets of sub-groups of the population are also included. This Seventh Summary Edition contains data which has been reviewed and updated since the last edition was published in 2002 and incorporates data from previously published supplements plus new analytical data and additional data from manufacturers. New data includes updates on key foods in the UK diet including flours and grains, bread, pasta, breakfast cereals, biscuits, cakes, eggs, fat spreads, fruits, vegetables, fish and fish products. Values for a wide range of nutrients (e.g. proximates, inorganics, vitamins, fibre and fatty acids) are provided and additional tables provide data for carotenoid fractions, vitamin E fractions and vitamin K for selected foods.

Nutritional foundations and clinical applications : a nursing approach / Michele Grodner, Sylvia Escott-Stump, Suzanne Dorner.

St. Louis, Missouri : Elsevier Mosby, 2016. 6th Revised ed

MED 615.854 GRODNER - -  Med Open Collection

Looking at nutrition and nutritional therapy from the nurse's perspective, Nutritional Foundations and Clinical Applications: A Nursing Approach takes a wellness approach based on health promotion and primary prevention. It offers guidelines with a human, personal touch, using first-hand accounts to show how nutrition principles apply to patients in real-world practice. This edition includes new chapters on the effects of stress on nutrient metabolism and on nutrition for neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. Written by educators Michele Grodner, Sylvia Escott-Stump, and Suzie Dorner, this leading nutrition text promotes healthy diets and shows how nutrition may be used in treating and controlling diseases and disorders.

Williams' essentials of nutrition and diet therapy / Eleanor D. Schlenker, Joyce Gilbert.

St. Louis, Missouri : Elsevier, 2015. 11th ed.
ISBN:   9780323185806

MED 613.2 SCHLENKER - -  Med Open Collection

From basic nutrition principles to the latest nutrition therapies for common diseases, Williams' Essentials of Nutrition & Diet Therapy, 10th Edition offers a solid foundation in the fundamental knowledge and skills your students need to provide effective patient care. Authors Eleanor Schlenker and Sara Long address nutrition across the life span and within the community, with an emphasis on health promotion and the effects of culture and religion on nutrition. Other key topics include childhood obesity, metabolic syndrome, diabetes, and food safety. Plus, evidence-based information and real-world case scenarios help your students learn how to apply essential nutrition concepts and therapies in clinical practice.

Understanding normal and clinical nutrition / Sharon Rady Rolfes, Kathryn Pinna, Ellie Whitney.

Belmont, CA : Wadsworth/Cengage Learning, 2009. 7th ed, international student edition.
ISBN13:   9780495828792 

MED 613.2 ROLFES  - -  Med Open Collection

The text also incorporates a number of learning tools designed to help you retain the information and apply your knowledge so you are better prepared to work in a clinical setting. Features include case studies, "How To" boxes with examples of problem-solving in real-world situations, and study questions that further conceptual understanding of the material. Regardless of your course background, the text is organized and written in a clear, easy-to-follow format that will get you actively involved in the field of nutrition.

PHYSIOTHERAPY

Physiotherapy in respiratory and cardiac care : an evidence-based approach / Alexandra Hough.

Andover : Cengage Learning, 2014. 4th ed.
ISBN:   9781408074824 - Mixed media product

MED 616.200462 HOUGH - - Med Study Collection

Suitable for undergraduate students through to qualified physiotherapists, this 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.

ISBN:   9780702044687

MED 616.8043 CARR - - Med Open Collection

Focuses on neurological physiotherapy. This title identifies and incorporates the many advances that have occurred in the understanding and treatment of adults with neurological conditions, whether caused by accident or disease. It outlines the training guidelines that are based on biomechanical constructs and motor relearning research.

Introduction to public health / Mary-Jane Schneider

Burlington, MA : Jones & Bartlett Learning, 2014. 4th ed.

MED 362.1 SCHNEIDER  - - Med Open Collection

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

Occupational therapy evaluation for children : a pocket guide. Mulligan, Shelley

Philadelphia : Wolters Kluwer/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Health, 2013. 2nd Edition

MED 615.8515083 MULLIGAN - -  Open Collection

A guide to evaluation for children. It helps students and practitioners perform efficient but comprehensive evaluations. It features guidelines for selecting appropriate standardized and non-standardized tests, practical advice for meeting documentation requirements, and appendices with a number of sample evaluation reports.

Documentation manual for occupational therapy : writing SOAP notes / Crystal A. Gateley, Sherry Borcherding.

Thorofare, NJ : SLACK, c2012. 3rd ed.

MED 615.8515 GATELEY  - -  Med Open Collection 

Rev. ed. of: Documentation manual for writing SOAP notes in occupational therapy / Sherry Borcherding. 2nd ed. c2005. As the practice of occupational therapy evolves, so too should the resources that aid clinicians, faculty, and students in learning and achieving the skill of effective documentation. Documentation Manual for Occupational Therapy: Writing SOAP Notes, Third Edition is designed to provide each part of the documentation process, while the worksheets are designed to let you practice each step as you learn it. Crystal A. Gateley and Sherry Borcherding take the Third Edition and broaden the scope of the text to include SOAP notes relevant to pediatric practice, driving assessment, balance, assistive technology, positioning and mobility, and other practice settings.