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Winter Blues, Revised Edition
by Norman E. RosenthalWinter isn't a "wonderland" for everyone. Every year, millions of us feel our energy levels ebb and spirits fall as the days grow shorter. The condition is called seasonal affective disorder (SAD), and it can cause depression, reduce your productivity, and make it harder to control your appetite. In this no-nonsense, up-to-date survival kit for weathering the winter blues, Dr. Norman Rosenthal explains what causes seasonal mood swings and what you can do about them. A self-test allows you to evaluate your own level of SAD and helps you determine an appropriate plan of action. The book covers an expanded variety of methods proven to help you feel better--including new developments in light therapy, antidepressant medications, and breakthrough self-help strategies. Convenient menus and easy recipes make sticking to a healthy winter diet more enjoyable, and a new section on the benefits of exercise motivates you to stay active even when it's gloomy outside. A step-by-step guide helps you organize your yearly schedule to anticipate seasonal changes, and a special chapter for family and friends teaches loved ones effective ways to show support. Like a ray of light on an otherwise cloudy day. Dr. Rosenthal's expertise, warmth, and enthusiasm will inspire you to reclaim the winter months and find ways to celebrate even the darkest days of the year.
Winter of Change & A Matter of Chance
by Betty NeelsTheir lives will never be the same again… And these two young women refuse to settle for anything less than the love they deserve in these romantic favorites from Betty Neels. Winter of ChangeWhen her grandfather passes away, it comes as a huge surprise to plain nurse Mary Jane Pettigrew that she’s inherited a large house and an income to go with it. But there’s a catch—surgeon Fabian van der Blocq is to be her guardian! His young ward certainly isn’t going to let Fabian have it all his own way—but that’s easier said than done with a man as arrogant and handsome as Fabian…A Matter of ChanceRecently orphaned nurse Cressida Bingley needs a fresh start—so moving to Holland for a new job seems perfect. Until she finds herself lost in Amsterdam and must accept help from a charming knight in shining armor, who turns out to be her new boss’s partner! Dr. Giles van der Tiele can’t forget the alluring young woman he rescued, and he intends to make her his bride. The only problem is that Cressida refuses to marry for anything less than love!
The Winter Station
by Jody ShieldsAn aristocratic Russian doctor races to contain a deadly plague in an outpost city in Manchuria - before it spreads to the rest of the world. 1910: people are mysteriously dying at an alarming rate in the Russian-ruled city of Kharbin, a major railway outpost in Northern China. Strangely, some of the dead bodies vanish before they can be identified.During a dangerously cold winter in a city gripped by fear, the Baron, a wealthy Russian aristocrat and the city's medical commissioner, is determined to stop this mysterious plague. Battling local customs, an occupying army, and a brutal epidemic with no name, the Baron is torn between duty and compassion, between Western medical science and respect for Chinese tradition. His allies include a French doctor, a black marketeer, and a charismatic Chinese dwarf. His greatest refuge is the intimacy he shares with his young Chinese wife - but she has secrets of her own.Based on a true story that has been lost to history, set during the last days of imperial Russia, THE WINTER STATION is a richly textured and brilliant novel about mortality, fear and love.
Winter Wedding in Vegas
by Janice LynnWaking up married! Single mom Taylor Anderson loathes playboys. So when she wakes up in Vegas to find Dr. Slade Sain, the hospital's most notorious womanizer, in her hotel room, she's horrified. And then she spots the ring on her finger! Marriage was never in the cards for Slade. But now he finds himself married to the most gorgeous woman he's ever laid eyes on. And when he meets her little girl, Gracie, his heart melts just a little further. Can a Christmas miracle turn this playboy extraordinaire into the perfect family man?
Winter's Basic Clinical Pharmacokinetics
by Paul BeringerWinter’s Basic Clinical Pharmacokinetics helps readers apply pharmacokinetics and therapeutic drug monitoring to patient care.
Winter's Basic Clinical Pharmacokinetics
by Paul BeringerPopular among students and clinicians for its easy-to-read, case-study format, Winter’s Basic Clinical Pharmacokinetics, 7th Edition, clarifies complex concepts to help you confidently apply pharmacokinetics and therapeutic drug monitoring to patient care. This straightforward text is divided into two parts, reviewing basic pharmacokinetic principles in Part I and illustrating the clinical application of these principles to the most commonly encountered problems in Part II. The significantly updated and expanded 7th Edition adds essential coverage of the use of pharmacokinetics in managing obesity, pregnancy, as well as anticoagulation
Winter's Biomechanics and Motor Control of Human Movement
by Stephen J. Thomas Joseph A. Zeni David A. WinterAn In-Depth Resource for Understanding the Foundational Concepts and Clinical Applications in the Field of Biomechanics Winter’s Biomechanics and Motor Control of Human Movement is highly suitable as a textbook for today’s biomechanics students who may come from many diverse academic programs and professional sectors. The work covers foundational theoretical and mathematical concepts in biomechanics, as well as up-to-date data collection, interpretation, and storage techniques. It also highlights the contemporary clinical applications of biomechanical research. New case studies related to cerebral palsy, patellar femoral pain syndrome, knee osteoarthritis, and ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction are also included. The work appeals to a broad audience within the field of biomechanics, an interdisciplinary field with applications in mechanical engineering, medicine, physical therapy, sports and exercise, and product development. Authors at leading universities guide the reader through the latest advancements in the field while also imparting critical foundational knowledge to allow for subject matter mastery and more precise practical application. Concepts covered in the book include: Biomechanical signal processing, anthropometry, kinematics and kinetics, muscle mechanics, and kinesiological electromyography Forward simulations and muscle-actuated simulations, static and dynamic balance, and the role of the central nervous system in biomechanics Movement sequencing and the kinetic chain concept, electromagnetic systems, inertial sensors, clinical measures of kinematics, and the advantages and disadvantages of different types of force plates Markerset design and event detection for gait and athletic motions like jumping, landing, and pitching Guidance on setting up a motion lab and access to online Excel spreadsheets with kinematic and kinetic marker data By providing a combination of theoretical and practical knowledge, Winter’s Biomechanics and Motor Control of Human Movement will appeal to biomedical engineers working in the field of biomechanics and allied professionals in the medical, rehabilitation, and sports industries. Its comprehensive overall insight into the field of biomechanics also makes the work a highly useful resource for students and teachers of biomechanics at all levels of experience and expertise.
Wintrobe's Atlas of Clinical Hematology
by Babette WekslerFirst published in 2006, the bestselling Wintrobe’s Atlas of Clinical Hematologyhas now been comprehensively updated by a brand-new editorial team to bring you state-of-the-art pictorial coverage of the complete range of hematologic conditions. Thousands of meticulous, full-color images capture the characteristic appearance of each pathologic entity, and concise descriptions point out features of diagnostic importance. The result is a peerless reference to facilitate confident diagnosis in hematology.
Wintrobe's Clinical Hematology
by John P. Greer Daniel A. Arber Bertil E. Glader Alan F. List Robert M. Means George M. RodgersPublisher's Note: Products purchased from 3rd Party sellers are not guaranteed by the Publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. This extensive title, which combines scientific principles with up-to-date clinical procedures, has been thoroughly updated for the fourteenth edition. You’ll find in-depth material on the biology and pathophysiology of lymphomas, leukemias, platelet destruction, and other hematological disorders as well as the procedures for diagnosing and treating them.
Wir müssen reden ...
by Stephan F. Kock Claudia Davidenko Sabine Demuth Frauke Korkisch Tatjana StefanowskyDie Anforderungen an Praxisinhaber und Praxismanager wachsen: Digitalisierung, Generationenwandel, soziale wie gesetzliche Entwicklungen und der zunehmende Fachkräftemangel rücken das Thema "Mitarbeiterführung" immer mehr in den Fokus.Ein einfaches Rezept für die perfekte Mitarbeiterführung ohne eigenes Zutun gibt es im eng getakteten Praxisalltag nicht - aber die Möglichkeit, über Gespräche die Mitarbeiter mehr zu motivieren, besser zu lenken und länger zu binden. Denn das Miteinander-Reden, die Kommunikation, bestimmt einen wesentlichen Teil unseres täglichen Arbeitens.Ziel dieses praktischen Ratgebers ist es, das Instrument "Mitarbeitergespräche" genauer zu beleuchten und Mut zu machen: Wie können Gespräche effektiv genutzt werden, um Mitarbeiter optimal zu motivieren und zu besseren Leistungen zu führen? Wie können Gespräche eingesetzt werden, um potente Mitarbeiter möglichst lange ans Unternehmen zu binden? Wie kann man allgemein für ein gutes Miteinander und ein positives Praxisklima sorgen?Für die sieben wichtigsten Gesprächsformen erhalten Sie jeweils einen Leitfaden mit Checklisten für die Vor- und Nachbereitung und konkrete Gesprächsanleitungen.
Wired for Intimacy: How Pornography Hijacks the Male Brain
by William M. StruthersPornography is powerful. Our contemporary culture as been pornified, and it shapes our assumptions about identity, sexuality, the value of women and the nature of relationships. Countless Christian men struggle with the addictive power of porn. But common spiritual approaches of more prayer and accountability groups are often of limited help. In this book neuroscientist and researcher William Struthers explains how pornography affects the male brain and what we can do about it. Because we are embodied beings, viewing pornography changes how the brain works, how we form memories and make attachments. By better understanding the biological realities of our sexual development, we can cultivate healthier sexual perspectives and interpersonal relationships. Struthers exposes false assumptions and casts a vision for a redeemed masculinity, showing how our sexual longings can actually propel us toward sanctification and holiness in our bodies. With insights for both married and single men alike, this book offers hope for freedom from pornography.
Wired For Love: A Neuroscientist’s Journey Through Romance, Loss and the Essence of Human Connection
by Stephanie CacioppoFrom the world's foremost neuroscientist of romantic love comes a personal story of connection and heartbreak that brings new understanding to an old truth: it is better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all.At thirty-seven, Dr. Stephanie Cacioppo was content to be single. She was fulfilled by her work on the neuroscience of romantic love; how finding and growing with a partner literally reshapes our brains. That was, until she met the foremost neuroscientist of loneliness. A whirlwind romance led to marriage, to sharing an office at the University of Chicago. After seven years of being inseparable at work and home, she lost her beloved husband following a devastating battle with cancer.In Wired for Love, Dr. Stephanie Cacioppo tells not just a science story, but also a love story. She shares revelatory insights into how we fall in love, and why; what makes love last; and how we process love lost - all grounded in cutting-edge findings in brain chemistry and behavioural science. Woven through it all is her moving personal story, from astonishment, to unbreakable bond, to grief and healing. Her experience and her work enrich each other, creating a singular blend of science and lyricism that's essential reading for anyone looking for connection.
Wired For Love: A Neuroscientist’s Journey Through Romance, Loss and the Essence of Human Connection (Language Acts and Worldmaking #5)
by Stephanie CacioppoFrom the world's foremost neuroscientist of romantic love comes the untold story of what happens in our brains when we are in love.Dr Stephanie Cacioppo shares revelatory insights into how we fall in love, and why; what makes love last; and how we process love lost - all grounded in cutting-edge findings in brain chemistry and behavioural science. You will learn how to make a closer bond in your relationship, how to make sure the spark isn't lost, how to tell the difference between lust and love, and how to find a path beyond heartbreak or bereavement.Wired for Love is not just a science story, but also a love story. At thirty-seven, Dr. Stephanie Cacioppo was content to be single. She was fulfilled by her work on the neuroscience of romantic love; how finding and growing with a partner literally reshapes our brains. That was, until she met the foremost neuroscientist of loneliness. A whirlwind romance led to marriage, to sharing an office at the University of Chicago. After seven years of being inseparable at work and home, she lost her beloved husband following a devastating battle with cancer.This moving personal story is woven through the book, from astonishment, to unbreakable bond, to grief and healing. Her experience and her work enrich each other, creating a singular blend of science, lyricism and expert tips that are essential reading for anyone looking for connection.
Wired to Connect: The Surprising Link Between Brain Science and Strong, Healthy Relationships
by Amy Banks Leigh Ann HirschmanResearch shows that people cannot reach their full potential unless they are in healthy connection with others. Dr. Amy Banks teaches us how to rewire our brains for healthier relationships and happier, more fulfilling lives. <P><P> We all experience moments when we feel isolated and alone. A 2006 Purdue University study found that twenty-five percent of Americans cannot name a single person they feel close to. Yet every single one of us is hardwired for close relationships. The key to more satisfying relationships--be it with a significant other, a family member, or a colleague--is to strengthen the neural pathways in our brains that encourage closeness and connection. In this groundbreaking book, Dr. Banks give us a road map for developing the four distinct neural pathways in the brain that underlie the four most important ingredients for close relationships: calmness, acceptance, emotional resonance, and energy. Four Ways to Click gives you the tools you need to strengthen the parts of your brain that encourage connection and to heal the neural damage that disconnection can cause.
Wireless Health
by Honggang Wang Md Shaad Mahmud Hua Fang Chonggang WangThis book provides a candid assessment and practical knowledge about the current technological advancements of the wireless healthcare system. This book presents the competencies of modeling e-health framework, medical wireless body sensor networks, communication technologies for mobile health, nanotechnology innovations in medicine, security issues for medical records, personalized services in healthcare applications, and Big Data for wireless health. This book covers multiple research perspectives in order to address the strong need for interdisciplinary research in the area of wireless health, such as the interactive research among biomedical sensor technology, intelligent textiles and advanced wireless network technology. The interactions involve experts from multidisciplinary fields including medical, information technology and computing fields. Designed as a study tool for graduate students, researchers, and medical professionals, this book is also valuable for business managers, entrepreneurs, and investors within the medical and healthcare industries. It is useful for anyone who cares about the future opportunities in healthcare systems.
Wireless Medical Systems and Algorithms: Design and Applications (Devices, Circuits, and Systems #56)
by Pietro Salvo Miguel Hernandez-SilveiraWireless Medical Systems and Algorithms: Design and Applications provides a state-of-the-art overview of the key steps in the development of wireless medical systems, from biochips to brain–computer interfaces and beyond. The book also examines some of the most advanced algorithms and data processing in the field. Addressing the latest challenges and solutions related to the medical needs, electronic design, advanced materials chemistry, wireless body sensor networks, and technologies suitable for wireless medical devices, the text: Investigates the technological and manufacturing issues associated with the development of wireless medical devices Introduces the techniques and strategies that can optimize the performances of algorithms for medical applications and provide robust results in terms of data reliability Includes a variety of practical examples and case studies relevant to engineers, medical doctors, chemists, and biologists Wireless Medical Systems and Algorithms: Design and Applications not only highlights new technologies for the continuous surveillance of patient health conditions, but also shows how disciplines such as chemistry, biology, engineering, and medicine are merging to produce a new class of smart devices capable of managing and monitoring a wide range of cognitive and physical disabilities.
Wireless Mobile Communication and Healthcare: 11th EAI International Conference, MobiHealth 2022, Virtual Event, November 30 – December 2, 2022, Proceedings (Lecture Notes of the Institute for Computer Sciences, Social Informatics and Telecommunications Engineering #484)
by António Cunha Nuno M. Garcia Jorge Marx Gómez Sandra PereiraThis book constitutes the refereed post-conference proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Wireless Mobile Communication and Healthcare, MobiHealth 2022, held in November 30 – December 2, 2022, Via Virtual. The 28 full papers, 1 Demo paper and 1 Poster paper of MobiHealth 2022 were carefully selected from 75 submissions and present science and technology aspects in the field of wireless communication, mobile computing and healthcare applications. The conference papers are organized in topical sections on Biomedical, and Health Informatics, Health Information Systems, Medical, Communications and Networking, Signal/Data Processing and Computing For Health Systems.
Wireless Mobile Communication and Healthcare: 12th EAI International Conference, MobiHealth 2023, Vila Real, Portugal, November 29-30, 2023 Proceedings (Lecture Notes of the Institute for Computer Sciences, Social Informatics and Telecommunications Engineering #578)
by António Cunha Sandra Pereira Anselmo PaivaThis book constitutes the refereed post-conference proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Mobile Communication and Healthcare, MobiHealth 2023, held in November 29-30, 2023 in Vila Real, Portugal. The 35 full papers of MobiHealth 2023 were carefully selected from 111 submissions and present science and technology aspects in the field of wireless communication, mobile computing and healthcare applications. The conference papers are organized in topical sections on: Medical, communications and networking; Digital imaging and communications in medicine (DICOM). Biomedical, and health informatics; Multimedia e-Health data exchange services. Signal/Data processing and computing for health systems.
Wireless Mobile Communication and Healthcare: 10th EAI International Conference, MobiHealth 2021, Virtual Event, November 13–14, 2021, Proceedings (Lecture Notes of the Institute for Computer Sciences, Social Informatics and Telecommunications Engineering #440)
by Xinbo Gao Abbas Jamalipour Lei GuoThis book constitutes the refereed post-conference proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Mobile Communication and Healthcare, MobiHealth 2021, held in November 2021. Due to Covid-19 pandemic the conference was held virtually.
Wireless Mobile Communication and Healthcare: 8th EAI International Conference, MobiHealth 2019, Dublin, Ireland, November 14-15, 2019, Proceedings (Lecture Notes of the Institute for Computer Sciences, Social Informatics and Telecommunications Engineering #320)
by Gregory M. P. O’Hare Michael J. O’Grady John O’Donoghue Patrick HennThis book constitutes the refereed post-conference proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Mobile Communication and Healthcare, MobiHealth 2019, held in Dublin, Ireland, in November 2019. The 26 revised full papers were reviewed and selected from 45 submissions and are organized in topical sections on mobility and real-time assessment, remote patient monitoring, patient monitoring and assessment of ICT solutions, patient monitoring and robotics, wearable technologies and smart measurement, data management within mHealth environments.
Wireless Mobile Communication and Healthcare: 7th International Conference, Mobihealth 2017, Vienna, Austria, November 14-15, 2017, Proceedings (Lecture Notes of the Institute for Computer Sciences, Social Informatics and Telecommunications Engineering #247)
by Nima TaheriNejad Amir M. Rahmani Paolo PeregoThis book constitutes the refereed post-conference proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Mobile Communication and Healthcare, MobiHealth 2017, held in Vienna, Austria, in November 2017. The 34 revised full papers were reviewed and selected from more than 50 submissions and are organized in topical sections covering data analysis, systems, work-in-process, pervasive and wearable health monitoring, advances in healthcare services, design for healthcare, advances in soft wearable technology for mobile-health, sensors and circuits.
Wireless Mobile Communication and Healthcare: 9th EAI International Conference, MobiHealth 2020, Virtual Event, November 19, 2020, Proceedings (Lecture Notes of the Institute for Computer Sciences, Social Informatics and Telecommunications Engineering #362)
by Juan Ye Michael J. O’Grady Gabriele Civitarese Kristina YordanovaThis book constitutes the refereed post-conference proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Mobile Communication and Healthcare, MobiHealth 2020, held in December 2020. Due to Covid-19 pandemic the conference was held virtually. The book contains 13 full papers selected from the main conference and 10 full papers from two workshops on medical artificial intelligence and on digital healthcare technologies. The conference papers are organized in topical sections on wearable technologies; health telemetry; mobile sensing and assessment; machine learning in eHealth applications.
Wiring the Nervous System: Mechanisms of Axonal and Dendritic Remodelling in Health and Disease (River Publishers Series in Biotechnology and Medical Research)
by Tracy S. Tran Avraham YaronThis book examines recent key findings on the mechanisms of axonal and dendritic remodeling in different model organisms. Each chapter is contributed by a panel of experts in their respective subfields of neurosciences, to provide and discuss the latest discoveries ranging from neuronal morphogenesis during development, experience-dependent structural plasticity, to neuronal degeneration, regeneration, and pathologies in neurological disorders.The process of neuronal remodeling, specifically their axons and dendrites, is essential for the proper wiring of the nervous system during early development and continues during postnatal ages to shape the pattern of synaptic connections throughout the life of the organism, including humans. Over recent years, substantial progress has been made in our understanding of the cellular and molecular mechanisms that control neuronal remodeling. In addition, there is accumulating evidence demonstrating how the nervous system could remodel in response to injury and in pathological conditions.Topics discussed in the book include: Axonal degeneration during development and in pathological or disease conditions Neuronal morphogenesis (axons and dendrites) Experience-dependent structural plasticity to synaptogenesis Dendrite degeneration and regeneration
Wirkstoffdesign: Entwurf und Wirkung von Arzneistoffen
by Gerhard KlebeDie vorliegende 3. Auflage bringt das Thema Wirkstoffdesign wieder auf den aktuellen Stand der Forschung. Der Leser lernt neue Methoden in der Gentechnologie und die erweiterte Palette strukturbiologischer Verfahren kennen. Gerade die letzten 10 Jahre wurden durch Einsatz dieser Methoden viele komplexe Zielstrukturen wie die G-Protein gekoppelten Rezeptoren oder Ionenkanälen aufgeklärt. Der Leser erfährt wie diese lange ersehnten Komplexstrukturen mit klassischen Arzneistoffen aussehen und wie die therapeutische Wirkung erzielt wird. Im Wirkstoffdesign ist die räumliche Struktur der interagierenden Moleküle von zentraler Bedeutung. Hier liegt der Schlüssel, warum ein bestimmter Wirkstoff in seiner Gestalt praktisch durch die Geometrie und den Wirkmechanismus des Zielproteins festgelegt wird. Daher wurden die Farbabbildungen in der 3. Auflage neu gestaltet und mit Videos verknüpft, die direkt über QR-Codes neben den Abbildungen mit üblichen Handys oder Tablets ohne weitere App aufgerufen werden. Die bewegten Moleküldarstellungen geben dem Leser einen leichten Zugang zum räumlichen Verständnis der molekularen Strukturen und Interaktionen. Dieses Lehrbuch wurde ursprünglich von Hans-Joachim Böhm, Gerhard Klebe und Hugo Kubinyi begründet und richtet sich an Studierende der Pharmazie, Chemie und der Biowissenschaften, aber auch an Quereinsteiger und Medizinische Chemiker in Forschungs- und Entwicklungsabteilungen der Pharmazeutischen Industrie. Es wurde mit dem Literaturpreis des Fonds der Chemischen Industrie ausgezeichnet. Konzeptionell hebt es sich sehr stark von klassischen Lehrbüchern der pharmazeutischen Chemie ab und rückt den Weg zum neuen Arzneistoff in den Mittelpunkt. Die Auswahl der Fallbeispiele erfolgte nach didaktischen Gesichtspunkten und versucht einen weiten Überblick über Methoden und Strategien zu geben ohne den Blick zurück auf die Anfänge dieses Arbeitsgebiet zu vergessen. So spannt sich der Bogen von der Geschichte der Arzneimittelforschung, den Wirkmechanismen der Arzneistoffe und den Methoden zur Leitstruktursuche und -optimierung über Strukturbestimmungsverfahren, Modelling, Moleküldynamik und QSAR-Methoden bis zum struktur- und computergestützten Design. In der 3. Auflage kommen neue Methoden und Konzepte wie die Epigenetik, der PROTAC-Ansatz, die CRISPR-Cas9-Genschere, Strukturvorhersagen aus der Sequenz, der Einsatz von Künstlicher Intelligenz und neue Screening-Technologien aus der Biophysik zur Sprache. Erfolge beim Stören bzw. Verstärken von Protein-Protein-Wechselwirkungen als Konzept der Arzneistofftherapie werden vorgestellt und Überlegungen zur Optimierung von Arzneistoffen unter Berücksichtigung ihrer thermodynamischen wie kinetischen Bindungsprofile werden diskutiert.Videos per App: einfach die SN More Media App kostenfrei herunterladen, einen Link mit dem Play-Button scannen und sofort das video auf Smartphone oder Tablet ausspiele.
Wirkung ohne Wirksamkeit: Unspezifische therapeutische Wirkungen in der Medizin
by Johannes KöbberlingDie Alternativmedizin boomt. Immer mehr Menschen in Deutschland suchen Rat und Hilfe für ihre vielfältigen Leiden in der sanften Medizin. Angesichts dieser Beliebtheit stellen sich aber auch wissenschaftstheoretische, medizinische als auch ethische Fragen zur Wirksamkeit und Wirkung alternativer Methoden.Das Buch widmet sich einigen dieser Fragen und stellt die Wirksamkeit als Basis der wissenschaftlich orientierten Medizin den Wirkungen ohne Wirksamkeit von alternativmedizinischen Anwendungen gegenüber. Dabei werden trennende Unterschiede von evidenzbasierter Medizin und komplementärmedizinische Methoden wertneutral beschreiben. Der Autor, ein bekannter Verfechter der evidenzbasierten Medizin, will den unspezifischen Wirkungen - den sogenannten Kontextwirkungen - von komplementärmedizinischen Anwendungen auf den Grund gehen und beschreibt, in welchen Situationen diese Wirkungen auch in der wissenschaftlichen Medizin therapeutisch genutzt werden können. Das Buch richtet sich vor allem an Patienten und Ärzte, die sich mit alternativmedizinischen Anwendungen auseinander setzen wollen und dem Spannungsfeld zwischen rationalem Verständnis über die Unwirksamkeit und erlebter Wirkung auf den Grund gehen möchten.