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Urbanization and Slums: Infectious Diseases In The Built Environment: Proceedings Of A Workshop
by Engineering Medicine National Academies of SciencesThe urban built environment is a prime setting for microbial transmission, because just as cities serve as hubs for migration and international travel, components of the urban built environment serve as hubs that drive the transmission of infectious disease pathogens. The risk of infectious diseases for many people living in slums is further compounded by their poverty and their surrounding physical and social environment, which is often overcrowded, is prone to physical hazards, and lacks adequate or secure housing and basic infrastructure, including water, sanitation, or hygiene services. To examine the role of the urban built environment in the emergence and reemergence of infectious diseases that affect human health, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine planned a public workshop. This publication summarizes the presentations and discussions from the workshop.
Urbanization, Climate Change, and Health: Integrating Strategies for Sustainable and Resilient Cities (Climate Change Management)
by Walter Leal Filho Ayyoob Sharifi Abdulaziz I. AlmulhimThis book seeks to provide a comprehensive examination of the critical intersection between urbanization, climate change, and public health. As urban areas expand and face increasing pressures from environmental changes and population growth, there is a growing need for integrated approaches that address these intertwined challenges. This book aims to explore how urban planning, public health, and climate resilience can be aligned to create cities that are not only sustainable but also capable of supporting the well-being of their residents. Designed as a vital resource for urban planners, public health professionals, policymakers, environmentalists, and academics, this book offers insights into strategies for fostering urban environments that can adapt to climate-related challenges while enhancing public health. It covers a wide range of topics, including the design of resilient infrastructure, the creation of green spaces, sustainable urban mobility, and the role of governance and policy in promoting urban health. Additionally, this book emphasizes the importance of community engagement and ethical considerations in urban planning processes. The primary objective is to present a multidisciplinary approach to urban development that addresses the interconnected issues of climate change and public health. By integrating case studies, best practices, and innovative strategies, this book seeks to equip readers with the tools needed for informed decision-making and strategic planning. Ultimately, it aims to inspire the creation of urban spaces that are not only resilient and sustainable but also inclusive and health-promoting, ensuring that cities can thrive in the face of future challenges.
Urea Transporters
by Baoxue Yang Jeff M. SandsThe mechanisms and physiological functions of urea transporters across biological membranes are subjects of long-standing interests. Although urea represents roughly 40% of all urinary solutes in normal human urine, the handling of urea in the tissues has been largely neglected in the past and few clinical or experimental studies now report data on urea. Most recent physiological text books include chapters on water and electrolyte physiology but no chapter on urea. Our aim in writing this book is to stimulate further research in new directions by providing novel and provocative insights into the further mechanisms and physiological significance of urea metabolism and transport in mammals. This book offers a state-of-the-art report on recent discoveries concerning urea transport and where the field is going. It mainly focuses on advances made over the past 20 years on the biophysics, genetics, protein structure, molecular biology, physiology, pathophysiology and pharmacology of urea transport in mammalian cell membranes. It will help graduate students and researchers to get an overall picture of mammalian urea transporters and may also yield benefits for pharmaceutical companies with regard to drug discovery based on the urea transporter. Baoxue Yang is a professor and vice chairman of the Department of Pharmacology, Peking University. He is also an adjunct professor of Jilin University and a visiting professor of Northeast Normal University. Prof. Yang has been researching urea transporters for nearly 20 years and has published more than 70 original research articles in this field.
Urea Transporters: Principle and Function of Urea Transport (Subcellular Biochemistry #118)
by Baoxue Yang Jeff M. SandsThis book intends to report the new progress of studies on urea transporters. The mechanisms and physiological functions of urea transporters across biological membranes are subjects of long-standing interests. Although urea represents roughly 40% of all urinary solutes in normal human urine, the handling of urea in the tissues has been largely neglected in the past and few clinical or experimental studies report data on urea. Unlike recent physiological books that mostly focus on water and electrolyte physiology，the aim of this book is to stimulate further research in new directions by providing novel and provocative insights into the further mechanisms and physiological significance of urea transport in mammals. This book offers a state-of-the-art report on recent discoveries concerning urea transport and where the field is going. It mainly focuses on advances made over the past 30 years on the genetics, protein structure, molecular biology, physiology, pathophysiology and pharmacology of urea transport in mammalian cell membranes. It will help graduate students and researchers to get an overall picture of mammalian urea transporters and may also yield benefits for pharmaceutical companies with regard to drug discovery based on the urea transporter. This is the 2nd edition of the book. It builds upon the foundational insights of the previous edition, featuring expands content with new chapters and updated chapters to deepen understanding of urea transporters' mechanisms, functions, and significance, reflecting the latest advancements in this research area.
Uremic Toxins (Wiley Series on Mass Spectrometry #50)
by Toshimitsu NiwaReviews all the latest basic and clinical research findings With contributions from leading international experts in the field, this book is dedicated to all facets of uremic toxins research, including low molecular weight solutes, protein-bound solutes, and middle molecules. Moreover, it covers everything from basic mass spectrometry research to the latest clinical findings and practices. Uremic Toxins is divided into three sections: Section One, Uremic Toxins, explores the definition, classification, listing, and mass spectrometric analysis of uremic toxins Section Two, Selected Uremic Toxins, describes key uremic toxins, explaining chemical structures, metabolism, analytical methods, plasma levels, toxicity, clinical implications, and removal methods. Among the uremic toxins covered are indoxyl sulfate, asymmetric dimethylarginine, PTH, ß2-microglobulin, and AGEs Section Three, Therapeutic Removal of Uremic Toxins, describes how uremic toxins can be removed by hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and oral sorbent All chapters are based on the authors' thorough review of the literature as well as their own personal laboratory and clinical experience. References at the end of each chapter provide a gateway to the literature in the field. Reviewing all the latest basic and clinical research findings, Uremic Toxins will help bench scientists in nephrology advance their own investigations. It will also help clinicians take advantage of the latest tested and proven treatments for the management of chronic kidney disease.
Uremic Toxins and Organ Failure
by Hideyuki Saito Takaaki AbeThis book describes the latest research on the gut-kidney axis of ureic solutes; the toxico-pathological mechanisms of uremic toxin-induced organ failure, including kidney and cardiovascular tissue; and the preventive therapeutic strategies for uremia and related organ failure associated with kidney injuries and diseases. Retained uremic toxins cause a variety of symptoms, such as hypertension, fatigue, renal anemia, osteoporosis and neurologic impairment, which are apparent in chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients. The human gastrointestinal tract contains trillions of microorganisms, referred to as gut microbiota, which support the host metabolism by producing nutrients, such as vitamins and short-chain fatty acids. However, they also produce various harmful uremic toxins that show renal and cardiovascular toxicity, and correlate with an increased mortality in CKD patients. The composition and balance of gut microbiota are associated with the accumulation of uremic toxins and the pathophysiology of CKD, and as such are being considered for a novel therapeutic strategy.
Ureteral Complications of Gynecological Surgery: Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment
by Jean-Bernard Dubuisson Jean Dubuisson Martina Martins Favre Gregory J. WirthThis pictorial book focuses on ureter for gynaecologists. It is written by a multidisciplinary team of experts who share its experience on the study of the ureter in women, with specific attention to the injuries occurring during gynaecological surgery.Supported by a rich iconography, the authors evaluate the causes of injuries of the ureter, discuss their prevention, precise the diagnosis with the support of urological radiology. The urological management of the injury and its consequences are described in the last chapter, with many photos of laparoscopy included.This book is intended for gynaecologists, for all the surgeons specialized in the female pelvis, urologists, oncologists, general surgeons. It is also especially written for fellows, residents, and interns in University Hospitals with a limited experience of surgery of the pelvis.
Ureteral Stone Management
by Stephen Y. Nakada Sutchin R. PatelWith the rising incidence of urolithiasis, the management of ureteral stones continues to become a larger component of urologic practice. Though almost all urologists deal with ureteral stones, there have been many recent improvements in instrumentation and adjunctive equipment as well as improvements in imaging and the data we can obtain from radiologic imaging in order to guide stone management. Newer topics such as how to limit radiation exposure to both the patient and the urologist, the accuracy and limitations of low-dose computed tomography as well as a review of the most recent studies will be covered in this book. The purpose of this book is to provide a complete updated roadmap to treating ureteral stones, from early management decisions from information found on radiologic studies to adjusting to intra-operative challenges.
Ureteric Stenting
by Ravi KulkarniThe only book dedicated to this important area of urology, Ureteric Stenting comprehensively reviews the entire topic, providing highly specialized advice to enable outstanding clinical management of patients. All aspects of ureteric stenting are covered, from basic to complex, giving urologists, nephrologists and trainees an authoritative and up-to-date guide on best clinical practice.
Ureteroscopy
by Manoj MongaUreteroscopy: Indications, Instrumentation & Technique provides a comprehensive and state-of-the-art review of ureteroscopy and will serve as a valuable resource for urologists throughout the world. The volume provides evidence based outcomes to support the expanding indications for ureteroscopy as well as a strong emphasis on appropriate patient selection. The book also provides detailed recommendations for the step-by-step approach to ureteroscopy from both an instrumentation and techniques perspective. The work is extensively illustrated with endoscopic images and accompanied by a web site of video clips which further highlight the clinical application of available endoscopic techniques. The text also includes highly practical presentations of complex endourologic case presentations with expert analysis and editorial commentary. Example cases would include common but challenging cases of ureteroscopy for transitional cell cancer, horseshoe kidneys, hutch diverticulum, and pregnancy. Ureteroscopy: Indications, Instrumentation & Technique provides a unique and valuable resource in the field of ureteroscopy and will include basic instructions for those currently in training or those who have yet to adapt intrarenal ureteroscopy into their surgical armamentarium. Advanced ureteroscopic approaches are also covered for those wishing to enrich their current clinical expertise.
Ureteroscopy: A Comprehensive Contemporary Guide
by Bradley F. Schwartz John D. DenstedtThis text provides a comprehensive and contemporary discussion of current indications, techniques, technology, and results in ureteroscopy from the world leaders who perform this procedure. It provides not only the latest literature and data regarding URS but also tips and tricks for the reader when performing various URS procedures. Historical prospective will link the reader with the past and provide insight as to why we have evolved into a minimally invasive specialty. Technological advancements of both flexible and rigid ureteroscopic procedures are included to provide the reader with many practical considerations when choosing this modality for their patients. Renowned experts in the field discuss the myriad of supplemental devices that accompany URS and how best to utilize them in one’s practice. Unique to this predominantly clinical text, are sections on simulation and the socioeconomics of URS that demonstrate how the student can learn and acquire techniques and skills of their own. Ureteroscopy: A Comprehensive Contemporary Guide provides its readers with a thorough and complete representation of the current state of URS and its applications and guide those interested in improving their techniques, armamentarium and horizons in this ever-changing world of minimally invasive urology.
Urethral Reconstructive Surgery
by Steven B. BrandesUrethral injury may be of secondary importance when the patient comes into the emergency room, but devastating urological complications, such as sexual dysfunction, incontinence, and stricture, may drastically impair quality of life in the long term. This book provides a comprehensive review of adult urethral reconstructive surgery. It evaluates complex urethral problems and includes practical aspects of wound healing and applicable plastic surgical techniques.
Urgent Care
by C. J. LyonsThe third Angels of Mercy novel from the New York Times bestselling author of Blind Faith. Angels of Mercy Hospital charge nurse Nora Halloran has been living with a painful secret for two long years. But when a coworker is brutally assaulted and killed, she knows she can no longer remain silent. Determined to unmask the murderer, Nora teams up with her friends--Lydia, an ER attending doctor with a secret of her own; Gina, the once-cocky resident struggling to strike a balance between her family and her job; and Amanda, the med student caught between her conscience and her career. As the victim count grows, Nora must face her deepest fears and reveal all her secrets to save the man she loves, and stop a killer from striking again. Urgent Care includes a teaser for the fourth Angels of Mercy novel, Critical Condition.
Urgent Care (The Healing Touch, Book #3)
by Hannah AlexanderAfter years in pastoral ministry, Archer Pierce has begun to question his calling. In the midst of a violent storm, he disappears, and the citizens of Dogwood Springs begin a frantic race to find him. Lauren McCaffery is falling deeply in love with the widowed Dr. Grant Sheldon but when he pops the question, she panics. Is she prepared to take on a ready-made family? And, can she ever live up to the image of "perfect wife and mother" Grant's late wife seemed to portray? Dr. Mitchell Caine's personal struggles are affecting his practice and his work in the ER and now he is experiencing glimmers of a memory that is too horrifying to believe ... And, his troubled daughter has returned home after years of estrangement. Can Mitchell hope to help her when he has his own dark secrets?
Urgent Care Emergencies: Avoiding the Pitfalls and Improving the Outcomes
by Amal Mattu Deepi G. GoyalUrgent Care Emergencies Avoiding the Pitfalls and Improving the Outcomes If you see patients in an urgent care center, minor injury unit or other acute care setting, this new clinically-focused guide will help you avoid high-risk pitfalls and achieve optimal outcomes. This must-have resource covers a wide range of emergencies that may be encountered in an urgent care setting, focusing on those that can occur with the most commonly-encountered complaints and conditions, including: Genitourinary complaints Common infections Orthopedic injuries Wounds Back pain Dermatologic complaints The book also includes chapters on common pitfalls during the HEENT examination, effective patient communications, urgent care pharmacology pitfalls, special issues in the care of pediatric and geriatric patients, and more. Each chapter is authored by an experienced acute care clinician and includes clinical pearls that you can apply directly to the care of your own patients. The urgent care center can be a challenging and fast-paced environment, and pitfalls, especially those encountered during emergencies, can have serious consequences for patients' immediate well-being, their recovery time, and possibly their long-term prognosis. More than ever, you need a resource you can trust that has been tailored specifically to the needs of providers in the low-acuity setting.
Urgent Care Emergencies: Avoiding the Pitfalls and Improving the Outcomes
by Amal Mattu Deepi G. GoyalNewly updated reference highlighting high-risk aspects of common, seemingly minor medical illnesses and injuries Urgent Care Emergencies is a concise, quick reference designed to help healthcare professionals avoid pitfalls in challenging and fast-paced clinical settings. This text focuses on caring for patients with seemingly minor acute illnesses and injuries that may carry substantial morbidity if not appropriately recognized and managed. The text covers a wide range of emergencies that may be encountered in urgent care centers, clinics, or other acute care settings. It focuses on the most commonly encountered complaints and conditions, including genitourinary issues, common infections, orthopedic injuries, wounds, back pain, head and neck problems, and skin complaints. This new edition also includes additional chapters on the importance of effective patient communication, pharmacologic pitfalls, special issues in the care of pediatric and geriatric patients, and a special chapter focused on legal pitfalls. As healthcare continues to evolve, this Second Edition serves as an essential resource for clinicians in urgent care and emergency departments. Each chapter is authored by experienced acute care clinicians and includes clinical wisdom that readers can apply directly to the care of their own patients. Written by a team of highly qualified authors, Urgent Care Emergencies stresses important topics such as Seemingly minor orthopedic injuries with a high risk for limb-threatening vascular injuryThe limitations of radiographic imaging in the evaluation of subarachnoid hemorrhageThe potential life-threatening complications of local anestheticsThe importance of considering necrotizing fasciitis or Fourniere gangrene in seemingly minor soft tissue infectionsRed flags in pediatric back painKey factors in evaluating sore throat to prevent morbidity and speed resolution This updated edition of Urgent Care Emergencies is an essential at-your-fingertips reference for any physician, advanced practice provider, and other medical professional working in a setting that manages acute unscheduled medical concerns.
Urgent Care: (InterMix)
by C. J. LyonsThe third Angels of Mercy novel from the New York Times bestselling author of Blind Faith.Angels of Mercy Hospital charge nurse Nora Halloran has been living with a painful secret for two long years. But when a coworker is brutally assaulted and killed, she knows she can no longer remain silent. Determined to unmask the murderer, Nora teams up with her friends--Lydia, an ER attending doctor with a secret of her own; Gina, the once-cocky resident struggling to strike a balance between her family and her job; and Amanda, the med student caught between her conscience and her career. As the victim count grows, Nora must face her deepest fears and reveal all her secrets to save the man she loves, and stop a killer from striking again. Urgent Care includes a teaser for the fourth Angels of Mercy novel, Critical Condition.
Urgent Interventional Therapies
by George Dangas Patrick Serruys Nicholas Kipshidze Robert T. Rosen Jawed FareedIllustrating the differences between urgent interventions and interventions performed to manage chronic conditions the authors present the chapters in a consistent template for ease of use covering; background, indications, evidence review, device description, procedural techniques, follow-up care, and complications.Shows the differences between interventions performed to manage chronic conditions and interventions that are truly urgentChapters follow a consistent structure from background through indications, evidence review, device description, procedural techniques to follow-up care and complicationsMore than 40 high definition videos, hosted on companion website www.wiley.com/go/kipshidze/interventionaltherapies, complete with tips and tricks, provide a visual learning tool
Urin - Eine Entdeckungsreise durch Niere, Blase und Co
by Ilona KühlmannWasserlassen, was passiert da eigentlich? Wie entsteht Urin und welche Wege durchläuft er, bis er den Körper verlässt? Lassen Sie sich aufklären über interessante Fakten und Mythen rund um den wertvollen Körpersaft. Mit Tiefgang und hohem Informationsgehalt, aber vor allem mit viel Humor stellt Ilona Kühlmann die tabuisierte Flüssigkeit mit allen mitwirkenden Organen in den Mittelpunkt. Verständlich und mit einer Vielzahl an heiteren und kuriosen Geschichten rund ums „Pipi“ erkundet sie die geheimnisvolle Welt der Urologie und der Nephrologie und beantwortet kenntnisreich zahlreiche spannende Fragen, u.a.:· Wie viel von dem, was oben reingeht, kommt unten wieder raus?· Wann ist die Blase voll?· Wie tickt die Niere - hat sie einen Tagesrhythmus mit Ruhephasen?· Was läuft ab, wenn wir uns vor Lachen in die Hose machen?· Welche Werte stecken im Urin?· Kann ich Harnsteinen vorbeugen?· Ist Urin ein Heilmittel?· Die mittelalterliche Harnschau - reiner Hokuspokus?· Und was hat der Spruch "Geld stinkt nicht" in diesem Buch zu suchen?Für alle Neugierigen, die genau wissen wollen, was abläuft, wenn die Blase drückt. Lassen Sie sich mitnehmen auf die Entdeckungsreise ins geheimnisvolle Labyrinth des Harntrakts und schmunzeln, staunen, lernen Sie.
Urinalysis and Body Fluids (Fifth Edition)
by Susan King Strasinger Marjorie Schaub Di LorenzoThis thoroughly updated 5th Edition provides you with concise and carefully structured full-color instruction in the handling and analysis of non-blood body fluids. You will learn how to handle and preserve the integrity of body fluid specimens and how to keep yourself and your laboratory safe from infectious agents! Practical, focused, and reader friendly, this popular text teaches the theoretical and practical knowledge every clinical laboratory scientist needs to handle and analyze non-blood body fluids, and to keep you and your laboratory safe from infectious agents. The 5th Edition has been completely updated to include all of the new information and new testing procedures that are important in this rapidly changing field. Case studies and clinical situations show how work in the classroom translates to work in the lab.
Urinalysis in Clinical Laboratory Practice
by Helen M FreeThis book discusses urinalysis in clinical laboratory practice, including a historical overview, methods, future endeavours.
Urinalysis in the Dog and Cat
by Patricia A. Schenck Dennis J. ChewUrinalysis in the Dog and Cat A comprehensive up to date textbook for performing and interpreting urinalysis in dogs and cats with content that remains accessible to those in primary care and specialty practices. In Urinalysis in the Dog and Cat, a logical sequence to collection of urine, performing the complete urinalysis (physical and chemical properties along with urinary sediment microscopy), and interpretation of results is presented. The FAQ chapter and the chapter on urinalysis case examples provide easily accessible information for primary care veterinarians and technicians as well as veterinary students. Each didactic chapter is designed to provide basic information first and then more advanced materials deeper into each chapter. Some materials will also be useful to specialists and those in advanced training. An extensive review of proteinuria is included as a separate chapter. Automated urine chemistry by dipstrip and automated urinary sediment microscopy are discussed in some detail as this technology increasingly will be incorporated in veterinary laboratory practice. The text is accompanied by hundreds of high-quality photographs and medical illustrations that highlight common and rare findings from the urine of dogs and cats. Numerous algorithms suggest possible pathways for the diagnosis and treatment of urinary disorders. This book is destined to be widely used in veterinary hospitals by seasoned and young attending veterinarians seeking to know more about urinalysis, as well as by veterinary laboratory technicians. Several sections of this book will be useful in the teaching of basic concepts to veterinary students. The authors have also included: An introduction to the philosophy of urinalysis and the detailed information about collection of urine from dogs and cats. Comprehensive explorations of urine sample handling, preparation, and analysis. Detailed aspects of USG as the most important physical property of canine and feline urine In-depth discussions of urine chemistry dipstrip evaluation for pH, protein, occult blood, glucose, ketones, and bilirubin. Extensive detailing of urinary sediment microscopy. Sections on FAQ and urinalysis case examples allow the reader to test their knowledge about urinalysis. Urinalysis in the Dog and Cat is an essential reference for primary care veterinarians, veterinary technicians, veterinary students, those in advanced training programs, and specialists interested in learning more about disorders of the urinary tract.
Urinary Bladder Pathology
by Jae Y. Ro Haijun Zhou Charles C. GuoThis book focuses on bladder cancer pathology, including primary bladder malignancies and other tumor varieties, with an emphasis on diagnostic pitfalls and clinical relevance. It also describes normal bladder histology, benign abnormalities with cancer mimickers, and cancer carcinogenesis, which are important subject matter for understanding bladder cancers, correct diagnosis, and differential diagnoses. Accurate diagnosis of bladder cancer plays a central role in daily pathology practice, clinical management, and prognosis. Advances in immunohistochemistry and molecular pathology have enhanced the accuracy of cancer pathology diagnoses. In addition to covering the anatomic and histologic features of bladder tumors, this book also reviews recent molecular and immunohistochemical advances in these areas. Recently updated clinical management information is also presented in this book.Written by experts in the field, Urinary Bladder Pathology serves as a useful resource for practicing pathologists, pathology trainees, and other health professionals who treat patients with bladder cancers.
Urinary Continence and Sexual Function After Robotic Prostatectomy, Radiation, and Novel Therapies
by Sanjay Razdan Shirin RazdanThis text focuses on the anatomical, physiological, pathological, and technical aspects of post robotic prostatectomy and post radiation urinary continence and erectile function. This edition has a wider focus than the previous, incorporating radiation, focal therapy, personalized medicine, and medical oncology. It serves as a one-stop shop of pearls on how to maximize functional outcomes in patients undergoing treatment for prostate cancer. This volume provides a comprehensive insight into the mechanisms responsible for maintaining urinary continence and erectile function and elucidates the key concepts and techniques utilized to achieve early return of urinary continence and erectile function after robotic radical prostatectomy and radiation. It includes a state-of-the art exhaustive review of tips and tricks utilized to achieve the trifecta of cancer control, urinary continence, and erectile function in different clinical scenarios like large prostates, post TURP, and in salvage settings. Authors discuss step-by-step surgical techniques with pre- and post-operative interventions that are known to improve urinary and sexual function. All chapters are written by world-renowned experts in their fields and include extensive illustrations and videos to make this the most interactive and visually appealing text available. Urinary Continence and Sexual Function After Robotic Prostatectomy, Radiation, and Novel Therapies will be an invaluable addition to every urologist’s library.
Urinary Continence and Sexual Function After Robotic Radical Prostatectomy
by Sanjay RazdanThis text focuses exclusively on the anatomical, physiological, pathological, and technical aspects of post robotic prostatectomy urinary continence and erectile function. It provides a comprehensive insight into the mechanisms responsible for maintaining urinary continence and erectile function and elucidates the key concepts and techniques utilized to achieve early return of urinary continence and erectile function after robotic radical prostatectomy. Surgical techniques with pre and post-operative interventions known to improve urinary and sexual function are integrated. A step- by- step "evidence- based" description of surgical techniques utilized in achieving the goals of urinary continence and erectile function are the hallmark of this book. A state-of-the art exhaustive review of "tips and tricks" utilized to achieve the trifecta of cancer control, urinary continence and erectile function in different clinical scenarios like large prostates, post TURP, and salvage robotic prostatectomies complete the text and make it the most exclusive resource available for both the expert and the novice robotic surgeon looking to improve patient outcomes after robotic radical prostatectomy. All chapters are written by world renowned experts in their fields and include extensive illustrations and videos to make this the most interactive and visually appealing text available.