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Pink and Blue: Gender, Culture, and the Health of Children (Critical Issues in Health and Medicine)
by Elena Conis, Sandra Eder, and Aimee MedeirosIn modern pediatric practice, gender matters. This volume seeks to understand the dialectical relationship between gender and the medical care of children by combining a historical perspective on gender and pediatrics with analyses of current debates and controversies in pediatric practice such as pediatric transgender medicine, HPV, neonatal intensive care, and more.
Pioneer Doctor: The Story of a Woman's Work
by Mari GrañaThe granddaughter of Dr. Mary Babcock Atwater (?-1941) presents a lively biographical account of her family's legendary Dr. Mollie. Drawing on her mother's recollections as well as historical documents, Graña reconstructs the life and times of this pioneering physician, public health reform crusader, and suffragist in early Montana. The author, a Sante Fe-based freelance writer, includes family photos. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Pioneering Healthcare Law: Essays in Honour of Margaret Brazier (Biomedical Law and Ethics Library)
by Anne-Maree Farrell Alexandra Mullock Catherine Stanton Sarah DevaneyThis book celebrates Professor Margaret Brazier’s outstanding contribution to the field of healthcare law and bioethics. It examines key aspects developed in Professor Brazier’s agenda-setting body of work, with contributions being provided by leading experts in the field from the UK, Australia, the US and continental Europe. They examine a range of current and future challenges for healthcare law and bioethics, representing state-of-the-art scholarship in the field. The book is organised into five parts. Part I discusses key principles and themes in healthcare law and bioethics. Part II examines the dynamics of the patient–doctor relationship, in particular the role of patients. Part III explores legal and ethical issues relating to the human body. Part IV discusses the regulation of reproduction, and Part V examines the relationship between the criminal law and the healthcare process. Offering a collaborative review of key and innovative themes in the field, the book will be of great interest and use to academics and students working in healthcare law and bioethics, and those working in health policy, law and regulation at both national and international levels. Chapter 10 of this book is freely available as a downloadable Open Access PDF at www.tandfebooks.com/openaccess. It has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 3.0 license.
Pioneering Paths in the Study of Families: The Lives and Careers of Family Scholars
by Gary W Peterson Suzanne SteinmetzMeet the men and women whose groundbreaking work elevated the field of family studies! In Pioneering Paths in the Study of Families: The Lives and Careers of Family Scholars, you'll find 40 autobiographies written by leading scholars in sociology, family studies, psychology, and child development. Their fascinating stories demonstrate how their family experiences, educational opportunities, and occupational endeavors not only shaped the disciplines they chose but also shaped the theoretical perspectives they utilized and the topics they researched. From the editors: "These autobiographies document the experiences of scholars from the early twentieth century to the present. The descriptions of early influences on their education, of their graduate school experiences, and of their academic career paths, provides a wealth of valuable material. Since four of these scholars have died and a number are in their eighties or older, these histories provide rich case studies on factors that influence the decision to go to college, get married, pursue an advanced degree, make specific occupational choices, and investigate certain topics. These autobiographies also detail the barriers that early women scholars in the social sciences faced." The scholars whose lives you will learn about in Pioneering Paths in the Study of Families include: Joan Aldous Katherine R. Allen Pauline Boss Carlfred B. Broderick Wesley R. Burr Catherine Street Chilman Harold T. Christensen Marilyn Coleman Rand D. Conger Randal D. Day William J. Doherty Evelyn Millis Duvall Glen H. Elder, Jr. Bernard Farber Margaret Feldman Mark A. Fine Greer Litton Fox Frank F. Furstenberg Viktor Gecas Harold D. Grotevant Gerald Handel Michael E. Lamb Ralph LaRossa Gary R. Lee Helena Znaniecka Lopata Harriette P. McAdoo Hamilton McCubbin Brent C. Miller Phyllis Moen Gerhard Neubeck Gary W. Peterson Ira L. Reiss John Scanzoni Walter R. Schumm Barbara H. Settles Laurence Steinberg Suzanne K. Steinmetz Sheldon Stryker Marvin B. Sussman Irv Tallman
Pioneers in Cell Physiology: The Story of Warren and Margaret Lewis (Perspectives in Physiology)
by David H. EvansThis monograph is dedicated to the lives and scientific achievements of the physiology pioneers Warren and Margaret Lewis. Their story spans the first half of the 20th century, from their respective educations through early, independent research to joint research from 1910 to 1955. Among the numerous developments they initiated, were the discovery of pinocytosis, the beginnings of video microscopy and the development of the first mammalian tissue cultures. Their research expanded the theoretical knowledge of cell structure and function. On a more practical level, they advanced many laboratory methods, like the first recipes for culture media. The text is beautifully enriched with personal anecdotes about their lives. This is the story of two scientific pioneers in the context of early 20th century biology and physiology. It is an inspiration for senior and aspiring researchers.
Pioneers in Pathology
by Jan G. TweelThis book presents a collection of short biographies and works of the pioneers in pathology. The alphabetically arranged entries allow readers to quickly and easily find the information they need.
Pioneers in Plastic Surgery
by David TolhurstThis book is a collection of short accounts of the lives and works of surgeons who began to use techniques in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries that were to form the basis of reconstructive and cosmetic surgery and give rise to the specialty of plastic surgery. Descriptions of the intricate and novel surgical operations undertaken by these pioneers are included, but the emphasis is above all on stories of widely varying and fascinating characters, from the strange or eccentric, such as Hippolyte Morestin, to the serious or ambitious and a few, such as the Dutchman Johannes Esser and the legendary Sir Howard Gillies, who were accomplished in other fields, including business, sport and art. It is related how the two World Wars played a key role in the development of new techniques and how the endeavors of the pioneers were sometimes rejected by obstructive or abusive colleagues, impacting on careers and reputations. Pioneers in Plastic Surgery will appeal to all with an interest in the history of the discipline and the figures who shaped its birth and growth.
Pioneers of the London School of Medicine for Women: Their Contributions and Interwoven Lives (Perspectives on the History of Chemistry)
by Geoff Rayner-Canham Marelene Rayner-CanhamThis book presents the pioneering role of the women chemists at the London School of Medicine for Women (LSMW). The account is placed within the framework of the long-forgotten background to the founding of this unique Institution, and the individuals whose lives came together to make it happen: Sophia Jex-Blake; Elizabeth Garrett Anderson; Edith Pechey; and Isabel Thorne. The London School of Medicine for Women (LSMW) was the first School in Britain to enable women to gain medical qualifications. Though its pioneering medical role is beginning to be recognized, the Chemistry Department at the School has been totally overlooked. All first-year students at the LSMW had to spend a significant portion of their time taking theoretical and practical chemistry, taught by dedicated women chemistry instructors. In this book, particular attention is given to each of these exceptionally-talented women chemists who found a haven at, and devoted their lives to, the LSMW. This book also covers the enthusiasm of the women medical students which becomes evident through the chemistry prose and poetry which they wrote. This book will appeal to a wide readership interested in the early role of women in science, and it is particularly relevant to those interested in the lives and contributions of pioneering women chemists.
Pionierinnen der Psychiatrie in Frankreich und Deutschland: Sechs ausgewählte Fallstudien (Frauen in Philosophie und Wissenschaft. Women Philosophers and Scientists)
by Jana ProkopDurch die biographische Herangehensweise gewährt diese Publikation einen differenzierten und in seiner Form einzigartigen Blick auf den Werdegang ärztlicher Pionierinnen in Deutschland und Frankreich von 1870 bis 1945. Dargestellt werden die Lebensläufe von sechs Psychiaterinnen, diese sind eingebettet in eine vergleichende Psychiatriegeschichte beider Länder mit besonderem Augenmerk auf die Entwicklungen der Psychiatrie in Zeiten des Zweiten Weltkrieges. Informationen zum Hochschulzugang von Frauen, dem Medizinstudium der ersten Studentinnen, zu Forschung sowie weiblicher Berufstätigkeit von Ärztinnen in beiden Ländern runden das Werk ab.
Pipe Dreams: The Urgent Global Quest to Transform the Toilet
by Chelsea WaldFrom an award-winning science journalist, a lively, informative, and humorous deep dive into the future of the toilet—from creative uses for harvested &“biosolids,&” to the bold engineers dedicated to bringing safe sanitation to the billions of people worldwide living without—for fans of popular science bestsellers by Mary Roach. Most of us do not give much thought to the centerpiece of our bathrooms, but the toilet is an unexpected paradox. On the one hand, it is a modern miracle: a ubiquitous fixture in a vast sanitation system that has helped add decades to human lifespan by reducing disease. On the other hand, the toilet is also a tragic failure: less than half of the world&’s population can access a toilet that safely manages bodily waste, including many right here in the United States. And it is inefficient, squandering clean water as well as the nutrients and energy contained in the waste we flush away. While we see radical technological change in almost every other aspect of our lives, we remain stuck in a sanitation status quo—in part because the topic of toilets is taboo. Fortunately, there&’s hope—and Pipe Dreams daringly profiles the growing army of scientists, engineers, philanthropists, entrepreneurs, and activists worldwide who are overcoming their aversions and focusing their formidable skills on making toilets accessible and healthier for all. This potential revolution in sanitation has many benefits, including reducing inequalities, mitigating climate change and water scarcity, improving agriculture, and optimizing health. Author Chelsea Wald takes us on a wild world tour from a compost toilet project in Haiti, to a plant in the Netherlands that harvests used toilet paper from sewage, and shows us a bot that hangs out in manholes to estimate opioid use in a city, among many other fascinating developments. Much more than a glorified trash can, the toilet, Wald maintains, holds the power to help solve many of the world&’s problems, if only we can harness it.
Piriformis Syndrome
by K. Mohan IyerThis book provides an informative guide to Piriformis Syndrome, a condition in which the piriformis muscle, located in the buttock region, spasms and causes buttock pain. The piriformis muscle can also irritate the nearby sciatica nerve and cause pain, numbness and tingling along the back of the leg and into the foot (similar to sciatic pain). This book examines the various clinical approaches to managing Piriformis Syndrome to ensure the best possible outcomes for patients presenting with the condition. Piriformis Syndrome incorporates a uniform design to the chapter structures and includes comprehensive coverage of the topic. Clinicians seeking guidance for the management and treatment of Piriformis syndrome will find this book to be an essential resource for clinical practice.
Pit and Fissure Sealants
by Katrin BekesThis book provides wide-ranging information on current clinical and scientific knowledge on the various aspects of fissure sealing. Trends in the epidemiology of caries are first examined, followed by thorough description of the morphology of pits and fissures and types of sealant. The role of sealants in the prevention of caries is discussed. Diagnostic parameters are presented, along with step-by-step descriptions of clinical procedures for fissure sealing. Chapters are also included on alternative techniques of fissure sealing, sealing of carious fissures, and therapeutic fissure sealing. The final chapter in the book focuses on the cost effectiveness of the procedure. Tooth surfaces with pits and fissures are particularly vulnerable to caries development. Sealants were developed to help manage these sites of the tooth and safeguard the surfaces from decay. This book has been written by acknowledged experts in the field. It will be of value for all dental professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of current knowledge on the science and the clinical application of pit and fissure sealants.
Pitfalls in Cervical Spine Surgery
by Vincenzo Denaro Luca Denaro Domenico D'AvellaSpinal surgery is a unique area in the process of continuous development. New skills are applied daily in this delicate field by the spinal surgeon: this professional can be either an orthopaedic surgeon or a neurosurgeon dedicated to the treatment of spinal diseases. This book offers a comprehensive approach and reviews all of the possible errors encountered by spinal surgeons in the clinical practice. It is mainly directed towards young surgeons approaching spinal surgery and also to experienced surgeons with regards to complications related to the latest technologies in the spinal field. This approach of treating and understanding problems in cervical spine surgery is unique and will guide the reader towards an improved level of attention regarding pitfalls in cervical spine surgery, therefore fostering the ability of preventing major complications and medicolegal consequences.
Pitfalls in Diagnosis and Treatment of Shoulder Joint Diseases
by Chang-Ming Huang Yu-Jie Liu Jing XueThis book is to provide useful information for clinical diagnosis and treatment of shoulder joint diseases, avoid getting lost and falling into the traps of misdiagnosis and mistreatment. Typical cases are selected from patients with shoulder joint diseases who, despite undergoing minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery, still experience some unfavourable outcomes and adverse events that directly affect postoperative results, and in some cases, even lead to medical disputes. Pitfalls in diagnosis and treatment of should joint diseases are presented, with detailed discussion on countermeasures. It will be a helpful reference for practitioners working in this field.
Pitfalls in Diagnostic Radiology
by Wilfred C. G. PehThe practice of diagnostic radiology has become increasingly complex, with the use of numerous imaging modalities and division into many subspecialty areas. It is becoming ever more difficult for subspecialist radiologists, general radiologists, and residents to keep up with the advances that are occurring year on year, and this is particularly true for less familiar topics. Failure to appreciate imaging pitfalls often leads to diagnostic error and misinterpretation, and potential medicolegal problems. This textbook, written by experts from reputable centers across the world, systematically and comprehensively highlights the pitfalls that may occur in diagnostic radiology. Both pitfalls specific to different modalities and techniques and those specific to particular organ systems are described with the help of numerous high-quality illustrations. Recognition of these pitfalls is crucial in helping the practicing radiologist to achieve a more accurate diagnosis.
Pitfalls in Musculoskeletal Radiology
by Wilfred C. G. PehThis superbly illustrated book offers comprehensive and systematic coverage of the pitfalls that may arise during musculoskeletal imaging, whether as a consequence of the imaging technique itself or due to anatomical variants or particular aspects of disease. The first section is devoted to technique-specific artifacts encountered when using different imaging modalities and covers the entire range of advanced methods, including high-resolution ultrasonography, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging and positron emission tomography. Advice is provided on correct imaging technique. In the second section, pitfalls in imaging interpretation that may occur during the imaging of trauma to various structures and of the diseases affecting these structures are described. Misleading imaging appearances in such pathologies as inflammatory arthritides, infections, metabolic bone lesions, congenital skeletal dysplasis, tumors and tumor-like conditions are highlighted, and normal variants are also identified. Pitfalls in Musculoskeletal Radiology will be an invaluable source of information for the practicing radiologist, facilitating recognition of pitfalls of all types and avoidance of diagnostic errors and misinterpretations, with their medicolegal implications.
Pitfalls in Prescribing: and How to Avoid Them
by Hugh McGavockFive percent of all accident and emergency admissions are caused by prescribed medicines. This figure rises to an alarming twelve percent in elderly patients. This may be through inappropriate use or dosage, side effects, drug:drug interactions, failing metabolism in the liver and reduced excretion by the kidneys. Also, erratic compliance with drug taking by a large proportion of patients complicates and sometimes worsens iatrogenic harm. This practical guide details the most common errors made in prescribing and is ideal for day-to-day use. The clear, accessible language used throughout makes for quick and easy reference. It clarifies complex scientific issues and presents them in a practical format, indispensable for professional life. It is highly recommended for all prescribers, clinical pharmacists, medical students and Foundation Year doctors. It is also a vital resource in the medication review now required for the Quality and Outcomes Framework for General Practitioners in England.
Pitfalls in Ultrasound of Thyroid Nodules
by Rui Zhou Gaosong Wu Qianqian YuanThyroid nodules with benign signs might be subjectively diagnosed as malignant, leading to over treatment, and nodules with malignant signs might be regarded as benign causing insufficient curing. In order to improve the accuracy rate of thyroid nodules, this book analysed ultrasound diagnosis for thyroid nodules in multiple difficult and misdiagnosed cases from thyroid surgeons’ perspective and closely combined ultrasound imaging with clinical information, including ultrasound images and palpation of thyroid nodules, ultrasound detection video, gross specimen and pathologic diagnosis to interpret the ultrasound images of thyroid nodules, which can be a reference for thyroid surgeons and beginner.This is the first book which has systematically summarized the ultrasound thyroid nodules from the perspective of surgeons, closely combining the imaging and clinical characteristics.Contains abundant clinical cases, and can be used as a teaching book for beginner and an expert-led training course.Help surgeons to better carry out clinical work, making up for the lack of knowledge in anatomy and clinical pathology.Helps surgeons to perform the preoperative ultrasound evaluation, in order to decrease the missed and misdiagnosed nodules.
Pitfalls in Veterinary Surgery
by Geraldine B. HuntPitfalls in Veterinary Surgery offers a candid examination of real-life mistakes and mishaps encountered while operating on veterinary patients. Describes a range of mistakes and mishaps encountered by a veterinary surgeon with 30+ years of experience Provides an honest examination of the reality of operating on pets Offers the opportunity to learn from an experienced surgeon’s mistakes Discusses mistakes in a wide range of situations, ranging from commonplace to unusual Presents a realistic view of veterinary surgery, including how to live with mistakes
Pitt Ford's Problem-Based Learning in Endodontology
by Shanon Patel Elizabeth Shin Perry Shalini Kanagasingam Samantha HamerPitt Ford’s Problem-Based Learning in Endodontology Pitt Ford’s Problem-Based Learning in Endodontology, 2nd Edition, is an essential reference for Endodontology, enriched with the latest research and clinical evidence. Employing a problem-based approach, it consolidates readers’ knowledge and diagnostic skills. Prepared by an international team of clinical academics, this edition reflects the latest advances in the field. Encouraging self-directed learning, the authors present diverse clinical cases covering topics such as non-odontogenic pain, pulp preservation, endodontic treatment, restoration, regenerative endodontic procedures, and trauma. Each section is accompanied by images as well as further reading recommendations. A touchstone to key areas concerning the dental pulp and the root canal system, Pitt Ford’s Problem-Based Learning in Endodontology is a valuable resource for dental students, residents, and clinicians seeking the latest techniques and procedures in Endodontology.
Pitt Ford's Problem-Based Learning in Endodontology (Clinical Cases Ser.)
by Shanon Patel Henry F. DuncanPitt Ford's Problem-Based Learning in Endodontology combines the theory and practice of endodontics, providing the reader with information that is both clinically relevant to everyday practice and also evidence based. It includes a wealth of cases that span topics such as the maintenance of a vital pulp, root canal treatment, surgical endodontics and trauma. Each case is accompanied by full colour photographs and/or radiographs that illustrate the key stages in diagnosis, treatment planning, treatment and prognosis. In addition, the detailed commentary provides information on viable alternative treatment strategies, rationale (biologic considerations) for the treatment described, evaluation of the current evidence for/against the course of treatment and finally the prognosis. The book allows the reader to apply their existing knowledge to a range of clinical scenarios and to gain new knowledge and apply it to further clinical situations. In addition the reader will be encouraged to transfer knowledge and diagnostic skills from one problem to another and guided to improve their self-directed learning and reflective skills.
Pittige jaren
by The Incredible YearsJengelen, niet luisteren en boze buien horen bij jonge kinderen. Maar als uw 3-jarige dochtertje niet ophoudt met krijsen omdat zij geen tv meer mag kijken, wat is dan verstandig om te doen? Hoe te reageren als uw 5-jarig zoontje zijn jongere zusje een duw heeft gegeven, nadat ze zijn speelgoed heeft afgepakt? En als u uw zoontje naar de gang stuurt omdat hij zijn zusje heeft geslagen, maar hij komt steeds de woonkamer weer in, wat moet u dan? Wat kunt u doen als uw kind zich misdraagt in de supermarkt? Hoe kunnen kinderen geholpen worden beter met boosheid om te gaan? En hoe kunnen ouders de sociale vaardigheden van hun kinderen helpen vergroten in het samenspelen met andere kinderen? In Pittige jaren geeft Carolyn Webster-Stratton antwoord op deze vragen. Het zijn inderdaad pittige jaren, de tijd waarin ouders kinderen in de leeftijd van 2 tot 8 jaar opvoeden. Pittig in de zin van soms zwaar en heftig, maar ook in de zin van levendig, vol met voorvallen waar ouders later met vertedering op terugkijken, of hartelijk om kunnen lachen, Bij het bespreken van de problemen maakt klinisch psycholoog Carolyn Webster-Stratton gebruik van meer dan 25 jaar ervaring in het werken met ouders van jonge kinderen. Zij geeft niet alleen oplossingen, maar licht ook op een heel praktische manier de achtergrond toe van de gewenste aanpak. Pittige jaren is geschreven vanuit de unieke combinatie van een rijke praktijkervaring met een grondige kennis van de wetenschappelijke achtergrond van opvoeden. Voor menig ouder zal dit boek een veilige en wijze gids zijn bij het oplossen van opvoedingsproblemen. Ouders over Pittige jaren: "Hij is rustiger, liever en denkt nu ook aan anderen. Maar het komt niet vanzelf, je moet er wel iets voor doen" "Een praktische manier om als opvoeders samen aan de slag te gaan." "Elke dag spelen met je kind maakt een wereld van verschil: het zorgt voor een stevige basis en vertrouwen in elkaar."
Pituitary Adenomas: The European Neuroendocrine Association’s Young Researcher Committee Overview
by Gianluca Tamagno Manuel D. GaheteStemming from the ENEA Young Researcher Committee, this didactical book comprehensively discusses all aspects of pituitary adenomas, particularly the practical aspects arising in everyday clinical practice. Offering valuable tips, it serves as a guide for young trainee endocrinologists facing their first cases of pituitary adenomas. It also includes illustrative clinical cases of acromegaly, prolactinomas, Cushing’s disease, and TSHomas. In addition, a Questions & Answers section is available online. The mix of fresh enthusiasm and well-established expertise in the field provided by the editors and the committee they belong to make the book both solid and innovative, with an appropriate balance between the traditional knowledge and the most exciting innovations from recent or ongoing research. Written and edited by young researchers active in the field of neuroendocrinology, it is a valuable resource for anyone working or interested in the field.
Pituitary Apoplexy
by Michael Powell Mehmet Turgut Ashok Kumar Mahapatra Natarajan MuthukumarPituitary apoplexy is a rare and life-threatening complication that occurs in 0. 6-10. 5% of all patients with pituitary adenomas. Unfortunately, pituitary apoplexy is often misdiagnosed before surgery. Furthermore, in spite of all the advances in imaging techniques and therapeutic methods, its optimal management is still controversial owing to the limited individual experience and the very variable clinical course of the condition. This book provides an in-depth review of knowledge of the management of pituitary apoplexy, with an emphasis on clinical and neuroradiological findings and treatment modalities, medical and surgical. In addition, it supplies clinicians and investigators with detailed information on current evidence and considers future areas of investigation and innovative therapeutic philosophies. Both the editors and the authors are leading international authorities in the field.
Pituitary Disorders
by Linda Rio Edward Laws Sylvia Asa Shereen EzzatDo you want to be up to date on the latest concepts of diagnosis and treatment of patients suffering from disorders of the pituitary gland?Are you looking for an expert guide to the best clinical management?If so, this is the book for you, providing a full analysis of pituitary disorder management from acromegaly to Addison's Disease; from Cushing's Disease to hypopituitarism; from hormone disorders to hormone replacement Well-illustrated throughout and with contributions from leading specialists in pituitary disease, inside you'll find comprehensive and expert coverage, including:Diagnosing pituitary diseaseManagement options for each disorderComplications that can occurPsychological and psychosocial effects of pituitary diseaseWhat outcomes you and your patients can expect over the long termCurrent research and clinical trials related to pituitary diseasePituitary Disorders: Diagnosis and Management is the perfect clinical tool for physicians and health care providers from many related disciplines, and an essential companion for the best quality management of pituitary patients.