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A comprehensive textbook on tuberculosis that covers all aspects of the disease: epidemiology, microbiology, diagnosis, treatment, control and prevention. The main part of the book comprises very detailed and richly illustrated clinical chapters. The copious images are the advantage of this book. Chapters on new methods and treatments and on animal tuberculosis are included. The material is based on a wealth of experience in tuberculosis as seen in endemic countries such as Saudi Arabia that enjoy free access to advanced investigative and therapeutic facilities. This coexistence of endemicity of the disease and state-of-the-art facilities is rare in poor and developing countries or in rich and developed nations. This multidisciplinary volume is ideal for all clinicians, laboratory and research workers, epidemiologists, university teachers and students, health care planners and international organizations involved in world health and infectious disease.

This is the first textbook survey of the pivotal position occupied by Southeast Asia in both the wider Asian and international economy. Professor Chris Dixon demonstrates how Southeast Asia's role has undergone frequent and profound change as a result of the successive emergence and dominance of mercantile, industrial and finance capital. He shows how the region has developed as a supplier of luxury products, such as spices; as a producer of bulk primary products; and how, since the 1960s, it has become a major recipient of investment and a favored location for labor-intensive manufacturing operations. The author examines how this progressive integration of South East Asia in the world economy has established the dominance of a small number of core areas and, in a concluding chapter, he explores the way in which the restructuring of the world economy in the 1980s has opened Southeast Asia to a new cycle of capitalist penetration.

"Leading experts in the fields of toxicology and emergency medicine have written this new textbook....it provides the practitioner with up-to-date resources to evaluate toxicology laboratory findings in the clinical setting….I highly recommend this book not only as a teaching reference for clinical toxicology, but as a book that should also be in the reference libraries of forensic toxicologists, emergency room physicians, and poison control centers." Clinical Chemistry, 48, 6, 2002 An outstanding group of experts in laboratory medicine, emergency medicine, and toxicology, from poison control centers and academic, governmental, and private laboratories has produced this unique textbook. The wide range of disciplines represented points to the very essence of the contemporary practice of toxicology: the dramatic advances in the care of the poisoned patient due to improved standards in the specialty of emergency medicine, the advent of regional poison centers over the past 25 years, and successful efforts of clinical toxicologists in adapting cost-effective technologies to support the changing diagnostic and treatment modalities used. Major topics include the epidemiology of poisoning and substance abuse; pharmacokinetic and toxicokinetic behavior of the most prevalent drugs of abuse, medications, and environmental poisons; clinical manifestations of poisons and approaches to diagnosis; critical appraisal of laboratory and point-of-care testing methods, sample types, and tests for sample adulteration; biological monitoring of chemical exposures; pharmacogenetic principles and toxicity risk assessment; principles and applications of advanced analytical techniques; and an assessment of the provision of clinical toxicology laboratory service that is based on examining clinical needs, technology requirements, and financial justifications. This textbook should be of interest to clinical pathologists; clinical chemists; laboratory directors, managers, supervisors, and technologists; medical toxicologists; pharmacists; poison control center specialists; and students, residents, and fellows. They will find in this book valuable and helpful information that will assist them in their practice and teaching of toxicology in the contemporary clinical laboratory environment.

First published in 1953, and now in its ninth edition, Present Knowledge in Nutrition is the authoritative reference work and textbook used by generations of food scientists, physicians, dietitians, and researchers as well as graduate and postgraduate students. This indispensable edition is ideal for health and nutrition professionals working in clinical practice, academia, industry and government as well as advanced students and individuals seeking to expand their knowledge of this exciting field.The 9th edition of Present Knowledge in Nutrition is available as a comprehensive two-volume set of 70 chapters. Volume I contains chapters on systems biology, energy physiology and the nutrients (Chapter 1-40). Volume II contains chapters on nutrition and the life cycle, immunity, chronic diseases, diet and food, public health and international nutrition. It concludes with a section on emerging issues in nutrition, covering food-borne illness and food safety, food biotechnology, and bioactive components in food and supplements. (Chapter 41-70) Each volume is thematically distinct and available for separate purchase. Present Knowledge in Nutrition is a publication of the International Life Sciences Institute, a non-profit, worldwide foundation working to advance the understanding of scientific issues relating to nutrition, food safety, toxicology, risk assessment, and the environment. By bringing together scientists from academia, government, industry, and the public sector, ILSI seeks a balanced approach to solving problems of common concern for the well-being of the general public.

A foundational textbook on the scientific principles of therapeutic herbalism and their application in medicine• A complete handbook for the medical practitioner• Includes the most up-to-date information on preparations, dosage, and contraindications• By the author of The Complete Illustrated Holistic HerbalMedical Herbalism contains comprehensive information concerning the identification and use of medicinal plants by chemical structure and physiological effect, the art and science of making herbal medicine, the limitations and potential of viewing herbs chemically, and the challenge to current research paradigms posed by complex plant medicines. It also includes information on toxicology and contraindications, the issues involved in determining dosage and formulation types for an individual, guides to the different measurement systems and conversion tables, and the pros and cons of both industrial and traditional techniques.With additional sections devoted to the principles of green medicine, the history of Western Herbalism, the variety of other medical modalities using medicinal plants, an extensive resource directory, and a discussion of treatments organized by body system, Medical Herbalism is the comprehensive textbook all students and practitioners of clinical herbalism need to develop their healing practices.

These textbooks systematically introduce the basic theories, the diagnostic methods, the therapeutic methods based on symptom differentiation, and the knowledge of principles of health preservation and rehabilitation. They explain the basic methods and theories of acupuncture and moxibustion, as well as expounding upon 151 kinds of Chinese herbs; each Chinese medicinal herb is illustrated. The textbooks also introduce 84 Chinese herbal formulas and 6 associated formulas commonly used in clinical practice. Furthermore, it elucidates treatments of commonly and frequently encountered diseases in internal medicine, surgery, gynecology, pediatrics, ophthalmology and otorhinolaryngology.

This comprehensive volume presents the latest scientific evidence on health promotion, prevention, and treatment for sleep and sleep disorders. This graduate textbook and reference guide provides strategies for promoting normal sleep, caring for disordered sleep, and supporting sleep in health care settings. Written by leading nursing experts, this book is an invaluable source for graduate educators and students, as well as practitioners and researchers caring for patients suffering from sleep disorders.Key Features:Contains a digital Teacher's Guide and curriculum moduleCovers important topics in sleep medicine: insomnia, breathing and movement disorders, narcolepsy, circadian rhythm disorders, chronic conditions, psychiatric disorders, and pediatric issuesProvides treatment options for sleep disorders in a variety of health care settingsHighlights issues in primary care, as well as alternative/complimentary health care

This book is an advanced textbook and clinical manual of Chinese andrology, a speciality within Chinese medicine. While there is a reasonable-sized body of professional andrology literature in Chinese, this text represents the first comprehensive English language Chinese andrology resource to date. Book One introduces the foundations of Chinese andrology and includes the following: * The history of andrology in Chinese medicine * Anatomy of the male genitourinary system * The channels and network vessels in andrology * The viscera and bowels in andrology * Andrological disease causes and pathomechanisms * Chinese andrological diseases * General treatment principles in andrology Book Two covers specific andrological diseases including: * Scrotal and penile diseases * Prostatitis * Priapism * Benign prostatic hyperplasia * Male infertility * Andropause * Erectile dysfunction * Peyronie's disease

Qigong is one of the most important aspects of traditional Chinese culture and medicine. In recent years, Qigong therapy has attracted more and more attention from modern medicine and science and is now widely applied in clinical settings to treat illness and promote well-being. "Qigong Study in Chinese Medicine" is the first English translation of the only official textbook of medical Qigong, now in its third edition, used in colleges and universities of traditional Chinese medicine in China. Combining the traditional therapies of Qigong with the most recent outcomes of modern scientific research, it provides an authoritative introduction to the knowledge system and contents of Qigong study. This textbook will be a useful tool for medical students and healthcare professionals interested in complementary and alternative therapies as well as for anyone who would like to learn more about the beneficial medical applications of Qigong.

A foundational textbook on the scientific principles of therapeutic herbalism and their application in medicine.* A complete handbook for the medical practitioner.* Includes the most up-to-date information on preparations, dosage, and contraindications.* By the author of The Complete Illustrated Holistic Herbal.Medical Herbalism contains comprehensive information concerning the identification and use of medicinal plants by chemical structure and physiological effect, the art and science of making herbal medicine, the limitations and potential of viewing herbs chemically, and the challenge to current research paradigms posed by complex plant medicines. It also includes information on toxicology and contraindications, the issues involved in determining dosage and formulation types for an individual, guides to the different measurement systems and conversion tables, and the pros and cons of both industrial and traditional techniques.With additional sections devoted to the principles of green medicine, the histor

A foundational textbook on the scientific principles of therapeutic herbalism and their application in medicine• A complete handbook for the medical practitioner• Includes the most up-to-date information on preparations, dosage, and contraindications• By the author of The Complete Illustrated Holistic HerbalMedical Herbalism contains comprehensive information concerning the identification and use of medicinal plants by chemical structure and physiological effect, the art and science of making herbal medicine, the limitations and potential of viewing herbs chemically, and the challenge to current research paradigms posed by complex plant medicines. It also includes information on toxicology and contraindications, the issues involved in determining dosage and formulation types for an individual, guides to the different measurement systems and conversion tables, and the pros and cons of both industrial and traditional techniques.With additional sections devoted to the principles of green medicine, the history of Western Herbalism, the variety of other medical modalities using medicinal plants, an extensive resource directory, and a discussion of treatments organized by body system, Medical Herbalism is the comprehensive textbook all students and practitioners of clinical herbalism need to develop their healing practices.

First published in 1953, and now in its ninth edition, Present Knowledge in Nutrition is the authoritative reference work and textbook used by generations of food scientists, physicians, dietitians, and researchers as well as graduate and postgraduate students. This indispensable edition is ideal for health and nutrition professionals working in clinical practice, academia, industry and government as well as advanced students and individuals seeking to expand their knowledge of this exciting field.The 9th edition of Present Knowledge in Nutrition is available as a comprehensive two-volume set of 70 chapters. Volume I contains chapters on systems biology, energy physiology and the nutrients (Chapter 1-40). Volume II contains chapters on nutrition and the life cycle, immunity, chronic diseases, diet and food, public health and international nutrition. It concludes with a section on emerging issues in nutrition, covering food-borne illness and food safety, food biotechnology, and bioactive components in food and supplements. (Chapter 41-70)Each volume is thematically distinct and available for separate purchase. Present Knowledge in Nutrition is a publication of the International Life Sciences Institute, a non-profit, worldwide foundation working to advance the understanding of scientific issues relating to nutrition, food safety, toxicology, risk assessment, and the environment. By bringing together scientists from academia, government, industry, and the public sector, ILSI seeks a balanced approach to solving problems of common concern for the well-being of the general public.

Gibaldi's Drug Delivery Systems in Pharmaceutical Care, an innovative new textbook, demonstrates how the modern clinical pharmacist can integrate knowledge in pharmaceutical sciences and therapeutics with appreciation of patient-specific factors to best meet patient needs. This text seeks to make therapeutics a critical component of teaching about dosage forms and to make dosage forms and drug delivery systems an integral part of instruction in therapeutics. Concise objectives, helpful tables and figures, and a comprehensive glossary and list of references tie together concepts of traditional pharmaceutics and with therapeutics essential for everyday practice.

This monograph presents the knowledge of tongue examination of warm diseases of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) with pictures and accompanying essays. There are more than 150 pictures and essays in this book, which gives a brief summary of characteristics, indications and treatment principles of the tongues appearance in warm diseases. Based on the national textbook, Seasonal Febrile Disease of TCMWn Bìng Xué, this book is recommended for educational purposes. As an important diagnostic method in epidemic febrile disease, tongue examination has been highly valued by doctors through the ages. Today the skillful and correct mastery of it is a basic requirement for modern physicians in clinical practice. All the pictures of the tongue were taken from patients suffering from warm disease including acute epidemic disease, acute infectious disease, and burns. Pictures in this book cover lips, tooth, and even the face, including an oily and dirty face, flushed face, gum bleeding, mouth corner bleeding, dry lip, and lip sores, in order to clarify the relationships between tongue and other manifestations. The tongue manifestations in this book are classified and edited according to the national textbook, Seasonal Febrile Disease of TCM (Wn Bìng Xué, ), and the systematic and broad scope of the content is beneficial for teaching. All the pictures in this book come from clinics. Some pictures, like those of tongue sores, linguofacial blood-streak, and sublingual varicosity, are rare and unique and can be used to supplement textbooks. This book is mainly consists of pictures of the tongue, with brief introductions covering the characteristics, indications and treatment principles of tongue manifestations in warm disease. It is a good clinical reference for doctors. Finally, any corrections and/or suggestions concerning its content would be appreciated.

This book is an advanced textbook and clinical manual of Chinese andrology, a speciality within Chinese medicine. While there is a reasonable-sized body of professional andrology literature in Chinese, this text represents the first comprehensive English language Chinese andrology resource to date. Book One introduces the foundations of Chinese andrology and includes the following: * The history of andrology in Chinese medicine * Anatomy of the male genitourinary system * The channels and network vessels in andrology * The viscera and bowels in andrology * Andrological disease causes and pathomechanisms * Chinese andrological diseases * General treatment principles in andrology Book Two covers specific andrological diseases including: * Scrotal and penile diseases * Prostatitis * Priapism * Benign prostatic hyperplasia * Male infertility * Andropause * Erectile dysfunction * Peyronie's disease

These textbooks systematically introduce the basic theories, the diagnostic methods, the therapeutic methods based on symptom differentiation, and the knowledge of principles of health preservation and rehabilitation. They explain the basic methods and theories of acupuncture and moxibustion, as well as expounding upon 151 kinds of Chinese herbs; each Chinese medicinal herb is illustrated. The textbooks also introduce 84 Chinese herbal formulas and 6 associated formulas commonly used in clinical practice. Furthermore, it elucidates treatments of commonly and frequently encountered diseases in internal medicine, surgery, gynecology, pediatrics, ophthalmology and otorhinolaryngology.

The first English language textbook and clinic manual specifically on the Chinese medical treatment of kidney and bladder diseases. It is primarily based on Dr. Wei Li's decades of experience in China and the U.S. in this specialty. Similar to other recent Blue Poppy Press publications, this book covers both the modern Western and traditional Chinese medical views of nephrological disease. Covered in this book: Both modern Western and traditional Chinese medical views of kidney disease Both acute and chronic urinary tract disorders including UTIs, interstitial cystitis, nephrotic syndrome, chronic glomerulonephritis, chronic kidney failure, and more Acupuncture and Chinese medicinal treatment strategies given for each disease Numerous charts and tables Extensive indexes Previously publised as Clinical Nephrology in Chinese Medicine ISBN 1-891845-23-3

This unique textbook provides an introductory, yet comprehensive overview of the pharmaceutical sciences. It is the first text of its kind to pursue an interdisciplinary approach in this area of study. Readers are introduced to basic concepts related to the specific disciplines in the pharmaceutical sciences, including pharmacology, pharmaceutics, pharmacokinetics, and medicinal chemistry. In an easy-to-read writing style, the book provides readers with up-to-date information on pharmacogenomics and includes comprehensive coverage of industrial drug development and regulatory approval processes. Each chapter includes chapter outlines and critical-thinking exercises, as well as numerous tables and graphs. More than 160 illustrations complement the text.

This guide offers a readily applicable, completely natural alternative. It serves as a practical reference on personal health care, as well as a textbook on a health care system from one of the world's oldest civilizations. It is the Chinese belief that one can achieve optimal health by carrying out one's daily activities, including diet, sleep, emotional feelings, physical exercises and sexual activity, according to the laws of nature. It is especially effective in treating the degenerative diseases that plague millions around the world.

The Atlas of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography includes photomicrographs, anatomic illustrations, tables, and charts paired with extensive legends and explanations, supplemented by extensive research, peer-reviewed articles, and textbooks. In addition to providing historical perspective and current directions for computed tomography, the atlas focuses on research involving coronary artery diseases and anomalies, congestive heart failure, atherosclerotic plaques and asymptomatic disease, as well as imaging techniques, including preparation, acquisition, and processing, involving the great vessels and carotids, the peripheral vasculature, and coronary and pulmonary veins. Also included is discussion of the role of computed tomography in the emergency room and in private cardiology practice.