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Klinische Umsetzung der Biomechanik in der postoperativen Nachbehandlung: Leitfaden für Physiotherapeuten und Ergotherapeuten (essentials)
by Thomas KollerÜber entstehende Kräfte und Hebelwirkungen in einer Fraktur bei therapeutischen Übungen und Alltagsaktivitäten ist wenig bekannt. Damit der Heilungsprozess optimal verlaufen kann, muss die Belastungsfähigkeit der betroffenen Gewebe in der jeweils aktuell herrschenden Wundheilungsphase berücksichtigt werden. Unter Beachtung biomechanischer Aspekte und unter Einbezug der jeweilig herrschenden Wundheilungsphase fördert dieses essential das Verständnis für entstehende Kräfte und Hebelwirkungen, um Physio- und Ergotherapeuten die Wahl der besten therapeutischen Übungen und Alltagsaktivitäten zu erleichtern. Somit kann die postoperative therapeutische Nachbehandlung optimiert und an die gegebene Situation in adäquater Art und Weise angepasst werden.
Klinische anatomie en embryologie
by Hans J. ten Donkelaar Roelof-Jan OostraAnatomie en embryologie nemen een centrale plaats in binnen het curriculum geneeskunde. Om inzicht te krijgen in afwijkingen en ziekten van het lichaam is kennis van anatomie en embryologie onmisbaar. Klinische anatomie en embryologie onderscheidt zich door de ruime aandacht voor toepassing van de anatomie, inclusief de neuroanatomie, in de kliniek en door het veelvuldig gebruik van beeldvormende technieken zoals computertomografie (CT) en nucleaire magnetische resonantie (MRI). De ontwikkelingen op het terrein van de embryologie die uitgebreid in het boek aan de orde komen, geven de lezer meer inzicht in de anatomie en de pathologie.De vierde, herziene druk van Klinische anatomie en embryologie is ingrijpend gewijzigd. Verschillende nieuwe medewerkers werden aangetrokken om een aantal hoofdstukken te herzien. De oorspronkelijke hoofdstukken 1 (Inleiding tot de anatomie) en 2 (De orgaanstelsels van het lichaam) zijn tot één, kleiner hoofdstuk 1 (Algemene anatomie) omgewerkt. Ook het hoofdstuk Algemene embryologie (nu hoofdstuk 2) is ingrijpend gewijzigd. De speciële hoofdstukken 3 tot en met 10 zijn in grote lijnen gehandhaafd. Een belangrijke verbetering in de vierde druk is de toepassing van kleur, niet alleen in foto's, maar ook in de embryologie en de topografische anatomie. De spiertabellen zijn verder uitgewerkt en voorzien van nieuwe illustraties.De vierde druk is opgenomen in StudieCloud, een nieuwe online-leeromgeving met bondige samenvattingen van de verschillende hoofdstukken, interactieve toetsvragen, informatieve deeplinks voor verrijkingen op deelgebieden en een onlineversie van het boek.Klinische anatomie en embryologie is een compleet studieboek voor studenten geneeskunde, tandheelkunde, biomedische wetenschappen, gezondheidswetenschappen en fysiotherapie. Het sluit uitstekend aan bij de nationale ontwikkelingen in het onderwijs. Ook is het geschikt als naslagwerk voor de praktiserende arts.
Klinische besluitvorming voor verpleegkundigen
by Marlou de Kuiper Anneke de JongVerpleegkunde is geen receptenwerk. Er is geen standaard die bij alle patiënten toepasbaar is. Het is maatwerk, anders gezegd vraaggestuurde zorg. Deze verpleegkundige zorg gaat uit van de individuele omstandigheden van de patiënt en heeft als doel het welbevinden en gevoel van veiligheid van de patiënt te vergroten. Als de patiënt zich gesteund voelt, ontwikkelt deze het zelfvertrouwen en de vaardigheden om de regie over zijn leven te (blijven) voeren.De auteurs benoemen steeds wat er allemaal een rol speelt op het moment van besluiten en verwijzen waar nodig naar de bijbehorende kerncompetenties. De kunst is om alle kerncompetenties te laten samenkomen, zodat er juweeltjes van zorg ontstaan.Achtereenvolgens komen aan de orde:* de ethische aspecten in het licht van nationale en internationale codes;* de inhoudelijke aspecten, anders gezegd alle klinische kennis die nodig is om een goed besluit te nemen, waar die kennis te vinden is en hoe je ermee kunt omgaan; * de opvattingen over zorg in de maatschappij en welke invloed die hebben op professionele besluiten in de directe zorg; * de theoretische achtergronden, het proces van besluitvorming in allerlei fasen en met allerlei betrokkenen, en hoe besluitvorming een rol speelt in de dossiervorming, maar ook in internationale classificatiesystemen.'Klinische besluitvorming voor verpleegkundigen' is geschreven voor hbo-studenten verpleegkundigen. Marlou de Kuiper en Anneke de Jong zijn allebei werkzaam als opleidingsmanager Master Zorgtraject Ontwerp bij het Centrum voor Verpleegkundige Studies aan de Hogeschool Utrecht.
Klinische ethiek op de IC: 37 overdenkingen uit de praktijk van intensive care en spoedeisendehulpverlening
by Erwin J.O. KompanjeTheorie over ethische kwesties op de ic, onderbouwd met casussen, bestemd voor verpleegkundigen.
Klinisches Handbuch des Fiebers bei Kindern
by James Carroll Nigel KleinIn diesem Buch werden die neuesten wissenschaftlichen Erkenntnisse im Zusammenhang mit Fieber erörtert und die Grundsätze der klinischen Praxis vorgestellt, wobei verschiedene Arten von Fieber und mögliche Komplikationen behandelt werden. Das Buch verfolgt einen klar definierten, praktischen und effektiven Ansatz für die Behandlung von Fieber und hilft dem Kliniker, die Versorgung des fiebernden Kindes zu verbessern. Der Leser lernt die Leitlinien zu Antipyretika und deren Nebenwirkungen und Differentialdiagnosen kennen, mit Problemstellung und -lösung in Form einer Falldarstellung. Das Buch, eine automatisierte Übersetzung der zweiten Auflage, enthält spannende neue Informationen zur Pathogenese des Fiebers einschließlich der Funktionen von Interleukin und der neuesten Leitlinien von NICE und Cochrane Library, sowie alle aktuellen Informationen und Handlungsanweisungen zu Fieberkrämpfen. Dieses Nachschlagewerk zu den Wärmeregulationsstörungen bei Kindern deckt das gesamte Themenspektrum rund um Fieber ab. Es gibt einen Überblick über die besten Behandlungsmöglichkeiten, um die besten Ergebnisse zu erzielen. Mit einer Kernaussage zu Beginn jedes Kapitels und einem leserfreundlichen Format dient das Buch als unverzichtbarer Leitfaden für Kinder- und Jugendärztinnen und -ärzte, hausärztlich Tätige und andere Fachpersonen, die regelmäßig wegen fiebernder Kinder konsultiert werden. Die Übersetzung wurde mit Hilfe von künstlicher Intelligenz durchgeführt. Eine anschließende menschliche Überarbeitung erfolgte vor allem in Bezug auf den Inhalt.
Knee Arthroplasty: New and Future Directions
by Mrinal SharmaThis book offers a comprehensive guide to knee arthroplasty that will assist in achieving excellent outcomes based on a sound understanding and technique. An introductory section on the primary knee arthroplasty that covers preoperative planning, surgical exposures, step by step approach to knee arthroplasty, unicondylar knee arthroplasty and radiological assessment are discussed in detail. The next section is devoted to topics pertaining to knee replacement in complex situations like bone defects, stiff knees, previous failed trauma and extra-articular deformities. A separate section has been dedicated to use of technology like Computer navigation and Robotics in TKA. An extensive section explains the causes and management of potential complications, including instability, infections, and periprosthetic fracture. Individual chapters focussing on multimodal pain management, deep vein thrombosis, rehabilitation and newer advances have been included .The surgical techniques appropriate for revision knee arthroplasty are described separately, and guidelines on how to deal with bone loss, instability, gap balancing, joint line restoration, and use of bulk allografts, hinges and condylar replacement prosthesis are provided. The authors are all respected experts from the United Kingdom, United States,India and Europe. The language of the book is easy to read, user friendly with colourful pictorial representation of relevant surgical steps. Case based discussions, surgical tips and pearls and summary has been added in each chapter. The references given at the end of each chapter would be useful for those doing research. This book should be of interest to practicing orthopaedic surgeon across the globe, beginner arthroplasty surgeons, postgraduate students of orthopaedics, DNB students and those preparing for board exams. This book will serve as a reference book for Master Arthroplasty surgeons as well as a compendium on Knee Arthroplasty.
Knee Arthroscopy
by Brian P. Mckeon James V. Bono John C. RichmondThis book serves as a technique-oriented "how-to" guide to knee arthroscopy. Renowned authorities present advances in meniscal transplantation, articular cartilage repair, anterior cruciate ligament treatment and other procedures. Chapters are comprehensive, and readers are led step-by-step through techniques. Anatomy, indications, and complications for each approach are highlighted, and clinical pearls are featured throughout. Case studies facilitate the integration of concepts into practice. Orthopedic surgeons, orthopedic residents, and sports medicine physicians will find this thorough text invaluable.
Knee Arthroscopy and Knee Preservation Surgery
by Robert F. LaPrade Jorge Chahla Seth L. Sherman Scott A. RodeoThis major reference works brings together the current state of the art for joint preservation surgery of the knee, including arthroscopic and open procedures. Generously illustrated with radiographs and intraoperative photos, it presents the latest tips and techniques, providing the knee surgeon with the most up-to-date information for precise preparation and decision-making in this rapidly evolving area. This comprehensive guide is divided into ten thematic sections covering clinical evaluation; fundamentals of arthroscopic and open approaches; basic and advanced arthroscopic procedures; surgical management of meniscal disorders; management of ACL injuries; approaches to complex and multi-ligamentous injuries; limb malalignment; management of cartilage and subchondral bone; patellofemoral and extensor mechanism disorders; and rehabilitation and return to play considerations. Written by experts in the field, Knee Arthroscopy and Knee Preservation Surgery will be a highly valued resource for orthopedic and sports medicine surgeons, residents and fellows.
Knee Arthroscopy: An Up-to-Date Guide
by Jin Goo KimThis book provides detailed guidance on knee arthroscopy that reflects the very latest advances in this ever-changing field. Among the techniques covered are reconstruction of the anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments, meniscal repair and transplantation, cartilage repair by means of osteochondral allograft transplantation and autogenous osteochondral transfer, medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction, and high tibial osteotomy. In each case, clear descriptions of technique are supported by a wealth of high-quality illustrations, with identification of potential pitfalls and how to avoid them. In addition, the latest knowledge is presented on anatomy and biomechanics. The book is written by recognized experts in sports injuries and knee disorders. It will serve as an up-to-date reference for the experienced knee surgeon and an ideal source of information for all who wish to broaden their knowledge of and improve their skills in knee arthroscopy, whether general orthopaedists, orthopaedic trainees, or sports medicine physicians.
Knee Arthroscopy: How to Succeed
by Olivier Courage Simon Bertiaux Pierre-Emmanuel Papin Anthony KamelThis concise and handy book offers practical guidance to orthopedic surgeons and residents willing to master knee arthroscopy techniques in their daily practice. Based on scientific evidence but also mirroring expert know-how and best practices, it equips readers with essential information, tips and tricks to avoid and prevent intraoperative minor and major complications.Clearly and uniformly written, and featuring a wealth of intraoperative pictures, the book guides readers step-by-step through each of the presented arthroscopic procedures – from patient positioning, through meniscal suture approaches and hamstring grafting, to ACL, PCL and MPFL reconstructions.Covering all the basic and practical aspects this book is a must-read for residents and young orthopedic surgeons wanting to gain insights into this surgical technique and valuable tool for practicing orthopedists, sports physicians and physiotherapists with an interest in knee arthroscopy.
Knee Fractures (Strategies in Fracture Treatments)
by Peter Biberthaler James P. Waddell Marc HanschenThis book provides a complete overview of the various types of fractures around the knee. Each chapter addresses anatomical key features, surgical procedures, postoperative regimes and complication strategies. International knee experts discuss how to improve osteosynthesis techniques as well as pearls and pitfalls for each type of knee fracture. Current clinical outcomes are included throughout and the authors recommend their preferred therapeutic approach and salvage measures if required. Knee Fractures is an essential, go-to resource for orthopaedic surgeons dealing with the total spectrum of simple and complex knee fractures in daily clinical practice.
Knee Imaging
by Marcello Osimani Claudio ChillemiThis booklet, in A to Z format, is a succinct but wide-ranging guide to the use of MRI for investigations of the knee joint. It provides easily retrievable answers to the questions that arise frequently during daily radiological practice. All relevant injuries and disorders are covered, typically with brief descriptions of pathological and clinical characteristics, guidance on selection of imaging technique, identification of potential diagnostic clues, and highlighting of useful tips and tricks. In addition, practical, state-of-the-art information is provided on other aspects of relevance. Characteristic images are included as necessary. Knee Imaging, published within the series A-Z Notes in Radiological Practice and Reporting, will be of value for both residents and general radiologists. Beyond assisting in MR reporting, it will help examination candidates in their preparation.
Knee Joint Arthroplasty
by Wooshin ChoThis book presents up-to-date knowledge on all aspects of total knee joint arthroplasty (TKA). It opens by considering indications for TKA and implant selection, covering basic science, design, and prosthetic materials. The basic and advanced operative procedures, along with theoretical background, are then described in detail for both primary and revision surgery. The operative techniques for TKA in specific and complex conditions are included. Complications of TKA and their treatment are also discussed, and clear guidance is provided on postoperative management and patient education. The author introduces his personal surgical tips and opinions on controversial issues based on his experience of TKA in some 6,000 cases. Numerous helpful illustrations and radiographs from the author's caseload are presented to assist readers in carrying out the described procedures.
Knee Joint Vibroarthrographic Signal Processing and Analysis
by Yunfeng WuThis book presents the cutting-edge technologies of knee joint vibroarthrographic signal analysis for the screening and detection of knee joint injuries. It describes a number of effective computer-aided methods for analysis of the nonlinear and nonstationary biomedical signals generated by complex physiological mechanics. This book also introduces several popular machine learning and pattern recognition algorithms for biomedical signal classifications. The book is well-suited for all researchers looking to better understand knee joint biomechanics and the advanced technology for vibration arthrometry. Dr. Yunfeng Wu is an Associate Professor at the School of Information Science and Technology, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, China.
Knee Ligament Injuries
by Roberto Rossi Fabrizio MargheritiniKnee ligament injuries are very common and are frequently sports related, although they may arise from trauma experienced during everyday activities. This book provides in-depth descriptions of the extra articular surgical techniques that may be employed when performing ligament reconstruction in patients with injuries involving the posterolateral and posteromedial corners of the knee. It is intended as a practical, "how to" manual that will be of value for both the trainee and the more experienced surgeon. Many of the techniques relate to the central pivot of the knee, i. e. the anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments. For each technique, indications, presurgical planning, postsurgical follow-up and complications are discussed in addition to the surgical details. Numerous tips and pearls are provided and the techniques are clearly depicted in informative high-quality illustrations.
Knee Surgery using Computer Assisted Surgery and Robotics
by Stefano Zaffagnini Fabio CataniThis book discusses the full range of current applications of computer-assisted surgery and robotics in the field of knee surgery, and also considers potential future applications. The impact of computer-assisted surgery on a wide range of surgical procedures is clearly explained. Procedures considered include total knee arthroplasty, unicompartmental knee arthroplasty, cruciate ligament reconstruction, patellofemoral arthroplasty, and revision surgery. In each case, technical aspects are thoroughly addressed in a readily understandable manner. Knee Surgery Using Computer-Assisted Surgery and Robotics will be an ideal guide to this exciting field for both novice and more experienced surgeons who treat knee injuries and disorders.
Knee Surgery: The Essential Step-by-Step Guide to Total Knee Recovery
by Daniel Fulham O'NeillIn this age of same-day surgery and do-it-yourself health, Knee Surgery presents an easy-to-do, well-illustrated program of movement for knee rehabilitation - with a special focus on the mind/body connection - and describes the physical and mental rehabilitation process in complete detail, providing all the guidance you need to decrease pain and increase fitness after knee surgery. Millions of people have knee surgery each year, and in the years to come millions more will head to the O.R. Chances are, you or someone you know has had or will undergo knee surgery. Busy doctors, therapists, and athletic trainers have limited time to spend on quality physical and mental rehabilitation education, yet this is the key to full recovery.Written by renowned knee surgeon and Sport Psychologist Daniel F. O'Neill, M.D., Ed.D., this comprehensive and accessible guide presents what you'll want and need the most after knee surgery: a scientifically-based recovery program you can understand that will get you back to work and sports as quickly as possible.
Knife Music: A Novel
by David CarnoyAn emergency room surgeon must defend himself against a teenage girl’s shocking allegation “in this scalpel-sharp medical thriller” (Kirkus).Dr. Ted Cogan had saved her life when he treated her in the ER six months ago. But now police detectives are questioning him about her, in intimate detail. It seems the seventeen-year-old girl he’d saved is now dead. It looks like a suicide. And Cogan is in a heap of trouble. Accused of raping the young woman, the case against Cogan appears to be airtight. Detective Hank Madden, a disabled veteran of the Menlo Park police force, has little patience or pity for men like Cogan. Now the rich, arrogant, self-described womanizer must do whatever it takes to prove that this terrible crime is not among his many sins.
Knight's Forensic Pathology
by Bernard Knight Pekka SaukkoThe fourth edition of Knight's Forensic Pathology continues to be the definitive international resource for those in training and in practice, covering all aspects of the medico-legal autopsy, including the cause and time of death, interpretation of wounds and every other facet of the investigation of a fatality.The contents are intended to lead th
Knochenmarködem: Formen, Pathogenese, Diagnose und Therapie
by Reiner Bartl Christoph Bartl Harald Marcel Bonél Emmo von TresckowHeute kann die Diagnose eines Knochenmarködems (KMÖ) nicht mehr als eine „gutartige, selbstlimitierende Erkrankung“ eingestuft werden. Vielmehr wird das KMÖ-Syndrom als Warnsignal für den möglichen Übergang in langwierige, schmerzhafte Erkrankungen (z.B. CRPS) oder gar in eine Osteonekrose mit der Konsequenz einer endoprothetischen Versorgung angesehen. Einer klinisch/radiologisch orientierten Klassifikation des lokalen KMÖ mittels MRT kommt daher besondere prognostische Bedeutung zu. Während früher eine Anbohrung des ödematösen Bezirkes als „Mittel der Wahl“ galt, stehen heute effektive Medikamente, biophysikalische Verfahren und Kombinationstherapien zur Verfügung, die zu einer Ausheilung des Ödems und auch der zugrundeliegenden Erkrankung führen.Die vier Autoren des Buches Knochenmarködem haben bei der Abhandlung der klinischen Fächer, die mit der Diagnose und Therapie eines KMÖs konfrontiert sind, großen Wert auf eine multidisziplinäre Betrachtung gelegt. Beteiligte Fachdisziplinen wie Innere Medizin, Hämatologie und Onkologie, Osteologie, Orthopädie, Traumatologie und Sportmedizin sowie Radiologie und Pharmakologie werden fachkundig abgedeckt.
Knocking on Heaven's Door: The Path to a Better Way of Death
by Katy ButlerAn exquisitely written, expertly reported memoir and exposé of modern medicine that leads the way to more humane, less invasive end-of-life care--based on the author's acclaimed New York Times Magazine piece. This is the story of one daughter's struggle to allow her parents the peaceful, natural deaths they wanted--and to investigate the larger forces in medicine that stood in the way. When doctors refused to disable the pacemaker that caused her eighty-four-year-old father's heart to outlive his brain, Katy Butler, an award-winning science writer, embarked on a quest to understand why modern medicine was depriving him of a humane, timely death. After his lingering death, Katy's mother, nearly broken by years of nonstop caregiving, defied her doctors, refused open-heart surgery, and insisted on facing death the old-fashioned way: bravely, lucidly, and head on. Against this backdrop of familial love, wrenching moral choices, and redemption, Knocking on Heaven's Door celebrates the inventors of the 1950s who cobbled together lifesaving machines like the pacemaker--and it exposes the tangled marriage of technology, medicine, and commerce that gave us a modern way of death: more painful, expensive, and prolonged than ever before. Caring for declining parents is a reality facing millions who may someday tell a doctor: "Let my parent go." A riveting exploration of the forgotten art of dying, Knocking on Heaven's Door empowers readers to create new rites of passage to the "Good Deaths" our ancestors so prized. Like Jessica Mitford's The American Way of Death and How We Die by Sherwin Nuland, it is sure to cause controversy and open minds.
Knots in Orthopedic Surgery: Open And Arthroscopic Techniques
by Mustafa Karahan João Espregueira-Mendes Umut Akgun Pietro S. RandelliThis well-illustrated book presents the state of the art in suture materials and provides clear, step-by-step guidance on how to tie the most frequently used knots. The opening section addresses terminological issues and describes how the biological and mechanical properties of suture materials may impact on healing potential. The basics of knot biomechanics are explained, highlighting the risk of failure of knots and sutures if their capacities are exceeded. Subsequent sections give precise instructions on the tying techniques for the various open and arthroscopic knots, including the square knot, the surgeon’s knot, half hitches, and sliding and non-sliding knots. The special instruments available to facilitate the tying of arthroscopic knots are thoroughly discussed, equipping the surgeon with the knowledge required to ensure optimal handling of the soft tissues and manipulation of sutures in arthroscopic surgery. A literature review on suture materials and arthroscopic knots completes the coverage. This book is published in cooperation with ESSKA. It will be a valuable instruction manual for surgeons in training and will supply more experienced surgeons with an excellent update that will further enhance their practice.
Knots: A Realistic Novel In Collage (Selected Works of R D Laing #Vol. 7)
by RD LaingOriginally published in 1970, Knots consists of a series of dialogue-scenarios that can be read as poems or brief plays, each complete in itself. Each chapter describes a different kind of relationship: the "knots" of the title: bonds of love, dependency, uncertainty, jealousy. The dialogues could be those between lovers, between parents and children, between analysts and patients or all of these merged together. Each brilliantly demonstrates Laing's insights into the intricacies of human relationships.
Knotted Tongues: Stuttering in History and the Quest for a Cure
by Benson BobrickTwo and a half million Americans - fifty-five million people worldwide - stutter. Though their baffling malady has been subjected to endless analysis for over 2,500 years, most endure it without hope of a cure. The very anticipation of stuttering can dominate a victim's social and emotional life. If the majority suffer in anonymity, famous figures down through the ages - Moses, Charles I, Lewis Carroll, Henry James, W. Somerset Maugham, Winston Churchill, and Marilyn Monroe among them - have also known the isolation and trauma of living with knotted tongues. Indeed, Charles Dickens once aptly described stuttering as "a barrier by which the sufferer feels that the world without is separated from the world within.". In this fascinating and original social history, which combines literary scholarship with historical research, Benson Bobrick explores one of the great conundrums of medical history, its impact on the lives of the afflicted, and the astonishing therapeutic practices it has spawned. Demosthenes was obliged to labor up steep inclines with lead plates strapped to his chest and to declaim over the roar of the ocean with pebbles in his mouth; one 16th-century Italian physician prescribed nosedrops combining beetroot and coriander to help "dehumidify" the brain; and a Native American tribe had stutterers spit through a hole in a board "to get the devil out of their throats.". At one time or another, stuttering has been popularly traced to childhood trauma; sibling rivalry; suppressed anger; infantile sexual fixations; deformations of the tongue, lips, or jaw; chemical imbalance; strict upbringing; vicious habit; guilt; approach-avoidance conflicts; and so on, and has been treated by hypnosis, drugs, conditioning, electric shock, and of course, psychoanalysis. Mounting clinical evidence today, however, indicates that stuttering is a neurological problem, possibly involving anomalies of sound transmission through the skull. Genetic research suggests a familial link. While a definitive cure remains elusive, certain therapeutic techniques are effective, as the author explains in a compelling account of his own successful quest for deliverance
Know Your Blood, Know Your Health: Prevent Disease and Enjoy Vibrant Health through Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis
by Kristin Grayce McGaryA guide to accurate, individualized blood test analysis for improving personal health and avoiding disease • Explains the differences between conventional lab reference ranges for blood tests and functional analysis and why the difference is important to your health • Reveals what healthy blood should look like and the critical markers that signal the very beginnings of a health problem, including thyroid dysfunction and inflammation • Provides recommendations for bringing blood markers back to an optimal healthy range through diet and supplementation Your blood holds the clues you need to maintain vibrant health. Yet a standard blood lab panel--the most widely used diagnostic tool in Western medicine--may not reveal subclinical imbalances or the earliest beginnings of disease. Your lab work results may come back &“normal,&” even though you have lingering symptoms of allergies, pain, headaches, fatigue, inflammation, depression, food cravings, PMS, or gas and bloating. This is because the reference ranges, to which you are being compared, are gathered from sources such as textbooks, averages based on outdated guess-work, or a small number of people who aren&’t even well. You could be a tenth of a point away from a disease pattern, but diagnostic protocol won&’t sound the alarm until you are &“lab high&” on a particular test. In Know Your Blood, Know Your Health, Kristin Grayce McGary explains the benefits of a Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis (FBCA), which looks at far more markers than standard blood tests and interprets your results against healthy ranges. Using real-life stories and examples, the author explains the basics of healthy blood and how a functional blood test provides a baseline for personal health and a powerful tool for disease prevention. You will learn what is meant by a standard Complete Blood Count (CBC), find clues to strengthen your immune system, and discover which markers indicate inflammation. McGary details what different reference ranges mean and highlights the importance of a full thyroid panel for women. She reveals how health issues such as insulin resistance, high cholesterol, and anemia have specific patterns in blood chemistry. She also provides recommendations for bringing markers back to an optimal healthy range through diet and supplementation and offers a road map to using your unique blood chemistry to design a customized healthcare plan to optimize your health.