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Fast Facts: Obesity

Author : David Haslam
Publisher : Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1908541598
Total Pages : 147 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (85 download)

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Download or read book Fast Facts: Obesity written by David Haslam and published by Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers. This book was released on 2014-05-12 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Not to broach the subject of excess weight with a patient is a dereliction of duty as a healthcare professional, say the authors of 'Fast Facts: Obesity'. "Patients who smoke are rapidly identified for intervention, and the same should be true of anyone who is obese". Every consultation is an opportunity to educate and encourage patients to pursue better health. 'Fast Facts: Obesity' is packed with practical advice on how best to support patients to improve their nutrition and levels of physical activity, and change their habits, with simple and achievable goals tailored to individual needs and concerns. This highly readable handbook also provides a comprehensive overview of: • the causes and consequences of obesity • the latest information on pharmacological and surgical options • the issues specific to the management of obesity in children, pregnant women and the elderly. The authors say: “The opportunity to educate others and exert influence can be leveraged at many levels, even with limited amounts of time.” Reading 'Fast Facts: Obesity' is an excellent starting point for any healthcare professional who wants to understand this major threat to human health and ultimately improve outcomes. Contents: • Patient assessment • Causes and science • Cardiometabolic consequences • Other consequences • Management: diet • Management: physical activity • Management: behavioral therapy • Pharmacological and surgical treatments • Children, the elderly and pregnant women • Management tools, prevention and advocacy • Useful resources • The health risks of excess weight figure

Fast Facts for Adult Critical Care

Author : Kathy White
Publisher : Kathy White Learning System
ISBN 13 : 9781889125008
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (25 download)

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Download or read book Fast Facts for Adult Critical Care written by Kathy White and published by Kathy White Learning System. This book was released on 2005-06-30 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Prognosis in Advanced Cancer

Author : Paul Glare
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0198530226
Total Pages : 452 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (985 download)

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Download or read book Prognosis in Advanced Cancer written by Paul Glare and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2008-03-20 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In order to make decisions and offer quality health care, it is essential to be able to predict survival and other outcomes. This practical, evidence-based book brings together prognosis information for patients with advanced cancer.

Fast Facts: Medical Statistics

Author : R. Kay
Publisher : Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1912776685
Total Pages : 110 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (127 download)

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Book Synopsis Fast Facts: Medical Statistics by : R. Kay

Download or read book Fast Facts: Medical Statistics written by R. Kay and published by Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers. This book was released on 2020-07-17 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using real examples from oncology trials, but keeping it simple, this concise resource explains the basic principles of medical statistics so that you can better appraise clinical trial results. Key concepts covered in this book include: • hypothesis testing • Kaplan–Meier curves and other graphic representations of data • calculating the power of a study • the stopping rules for efficacy and futility. ' Fast Facts: Medical Statistics' is aimed at all clinicians, clinical scientists, medical writers and regulatory personnel who need a better understanding of the statistical terms and methods used in the planning of studies and the analysis of clinical trial data. If you have ever wanted to know what a type I error is, how an odds ratio is calculated or what a forest plot is really all about, then this is the book for you. Contents: • Statistical inference • Analysis of time-to-event endpoints • Power and sample size • Multiplicity • Interim analysis • Modeling • Graphical methods

Fast Facts for Evidence-Based Practice

Author : Maryann Godshall, PhD, CNE, CCRN, CPN
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 0826105688
Total Pages : 237 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (261 download)

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Book Synopsis Fast Facts for Evidence-Based Practice by : Maryann Godshall, PhD, CNE, CCRN, CPN

Download or read book Fast Facts for Evidence-Based Practice written by Maryann Godshall, PhD, CNE, CCRN, CPN and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2009-12-07 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designated a 2014 Doodyís Core Title by Doodyís Medical Reviews Concise and comprehensive, this book covers the basics of nursing research and the essentials of how to implement Evidence Based Practice (EBP). Using the short, reader-friendly, Fast Facts Series 'style,' the book is designed for those RNs studying Evidence Based Practice (EBP) who want quick access core content. Undergraduate nursing students who want a solid review of evidence based practice (& nursing research) will also find this book useful, as well as RN to BSNs student who need to assimilate content on basic nursing research. It is vital for both the practicing RNs and students to know the basics of EBP and understand how EBP can be implemented. Key features covered include: Delivery of a wide scope of EBP content in the abbreviated style of the Fast Facts series Includes coverage of quantitative and qualitative research approaches, defining the 'compelling question', finding and critiquing the evidence, and disseminating the research Unlocks the mystery surrounding systematic reviews and searching a database Class-tested content, used in seated and online course environments

Fast Facts: Cutaneous T-cell Lymphoma

Author : P.L. Haun
Publisher : Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1912776316
Total Pages : 112 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (127 download)

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Book Synopsis Fast Facts: Cutaneous T-cell Lymphoma by : P.L. Haun

Download or read book Fast Facts: Cutaneous T-cell Lymphoma written by P.L. Haun and published by Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers. This book was released on 2019-04-25 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL) has been described as a 'great mimicker'. The correct diagnosis hinges on effective collaboration between clinicians and pathologists to correlate pathological and clinical findings. The patient's history, lesion description and diagnostic work-up will help the pathologist interpret the histopathology, whilst the clinician’s diagnosis is aided by a clear understanding the terminology used in the pathology report. The treatment of early and advanced mycosis fungoides and its variants is potentially lifelong, with patients typically cycling among treatments, interspersed with periods of expectant therapy providing palliation and symptomatic relief. Effective management requires knowledge of the wide range of options, how they are used, and their side-effect profile, in order to tailor treatment to the individual patient. ' Fast Facts: Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma' is designed to help primary care providers, dermatologists, and oncologists to communicate effectively with pathologists in the diagnosis of this chronic condition, aided by over 100 superb clinical and pathological images, and to provide tailored long-term care for their patients. This concise, practical handbook will ensure clear communication with respect to the clinical presentation, histopathology, immunophenotyping and treatment of: • early and advanced mycosis fungoides and its variants • Sézary syndrome • other non-mycosis fungoides CTCLs. It is essential reading for pathologists, non-specialist clinicians and dermatology and oncology trainees.

Fast Facts for Critical Care

Author : Kathy White
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780983575054
Total Pages : 258 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (75 download)

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Download or read book Fast Facts for Critical Care written by Kathy White and published by . This book was released on 2013-01-15 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Answer Book

Author :
Publisher : National Geographic Books
ISBN 13 : 1426203454
Total Pages : 452 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (262 download)

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Download or read book Answer Book written by and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2009 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covers everything from earth sciences to astronomy; from climate and habitats to human arts and cultures; from ancient history to cutting-edge technology; and descriptions, flags, and statistics of all the countries in the world.

Clinical Management of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Author : William MacNee
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 310 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (223 download)

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Download or read book Clinical Management of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease written by William MacNee and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Fast Facts: Digital Medicine - Measurement

Author : Andrea Coravos
Publisher : Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers
ISBN 13 : 3318067075
Total Pages : 98 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (18 download)

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Book Synopsis Fast Facts: Digital Medicine - Measurement by : Andrea Coravos

Download or read book Fast Facts: Digital Medicine - Measurement written by Andrea Coravos and published by Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers. This book was released on 2020-03-31 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Technology is changing how we practice medicine. Sensors and wearables are getting smaller and cheaper, and algorithms are becoming powerful enough to predict medical outcomes. Yet despite rapid advances, healthcare lags behind other industries in truly putting these technologies to use. A major barrier is the cross-disciplinary approach required to create digital tools, a process that requires knowledge from many people across a range of fields. 'Fast Facts: Digital Medicine – Measurement' aims to overcome that barrier, introducing the reader to core concepts and terms and facilitating dialogue. Contrasting 'clinical research' with routine 'clinical care', this short colorful book describes types of digital measurement and how to use and validate digital measures in different settings. And with the burgeoning development of digital medicine tools, the authors provide a timely overview of the security, ethical, regulatory and legal issues to be considered before a product can enter the market. Table of Contents: • What is digital medicine? • Where does digital medicine fit? • Regulatory considerations • Ethical principles and our responsibilities • Ethics in practice • Security, data rights and governance • Digital biomarkers and clinical outcomes • Measurement in clinical trials • Verification and validation • The future of digital medicine

Fast Facts: Immuno-Oncology

Author : S. Clarke
Publisher : Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers
ISBN 13 : 3318068225
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (18 download)

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Book Synopsis Fast Facts: Immuno-Oncology by : S. Clarke

Download or read book Fast Facts: Immuno-Oncology written by S. Clarke and published by Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers. This book was released on 2021-06-29 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The treatment of cancer has been revolutionized by therapies that modulate the immune system, with benefits for quality of life and survival. Standards of care have changed to reflect developments, but the area is moving fast. Keeping abreast of new therapies and trial data can be challenging. This second edition of 'Fast Facts: Immuno-Oncology' takes you from the fundamentals of immunology through to the new concepts of immunoediting and immunotherapy and likely future directions. Whether you have worked in oncology for decades and need a refresher or you are just starting out and need a crash course, this book provides all you need to know about immuno-oncology, concisely summarized. Table of Contents: • Components of the immune system • How cancers evade the immune system • How cancer immunotherapy works • Clinical use of immune checkpoint inhibitors • The future of immuno-oncology

My Weird School Fast Facts: Geography

Author : Dan Gutman
Publisher : HarperCollins
ISBN 13 : 0062306227
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (623 download)

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Download or read book My Weird School Fast Facts: Geography written by Dan Gutman and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2016-06-21 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Think fast with A.J. and Andrea from My Weird School! Did you know that Antarctica’s largest land animal is an insect? Did you know that the smallest country in the world is only 0.2 square miles?! Learn more weird-but-true geography facts with A.J. and Andrea from Dan Gutman’s bestselling My Weird School series. This fun series of nonfiction books features hundreds of hysterical facts, plus lots of photos and illustrations. Whether you’re a kid who wants to learn more about geography or simply someone who wants to know if there’s really a town called Scratch Ankle, this is the book for you! With more than 30 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading!

Fast Facts: Hypertension

Author : Graham A. MacGregor
Publisher : Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1910797030
Total Pages : 98 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (17 download)

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Book Synopsis Fast Facts: Hypertension by : Graham A. MacGregor

Download or read book Fast Facts: Hypertension written by Graham A. MacGregor and published by Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers. This book was released on 2016-02-15 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hypertension is the biggest cause of death and disability in the world, yet it remains underdiagnosed, undertreated and, in many cases, poorly controlled. As in the previous edition, 'Fast Facts: Hypertension' advises on: • accurate measurement of blood pressure and problems such as 'white-coat' hypertension • routine assessments for people with high blood pressure • other modifiable risk factors (smoking, high cholesterol levels etc.) • non-pharmacological measures (reducing salt, losing weight, increasing physical activity etc.) • rational and effective use of all drug treatments • identification of people with secondary hypertension • treatment of children, pregnant women, the elderly and patients with diabetes. Updates in this new edition include: • distinguishing between patients with primary (low renin) and secondary aldosteronism • greater use of home BP measurement in clinical decision-making • the latest thinking on BP treatment thresholds • new guidance on fourth-line therapy for resistant hypertension Sometimes dubbed 'the silent killer', hypertension rarely produces symptoms until it manifests as a heart attack or stroke, so early identification of the condition and appropriate management are vital. This practical readable refresher for every-day use supports better investigation and treatment of high blood pressure by primary care providers and better self-management by patients. Contents: • The dangers of raised blood pressure • Causes • Investigation • When to treat • How to treat • Special patient groups • Uncontrolled hypertension • Useful resources

Fast Facts in Health Informatics for Nurses

Author : Lynda R Hardy, PhD, RN, FAAN
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 0826142265
Total Pages : 202 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (261 download)

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Book Synopsis Fast Facts in Health Informatics for Nurses by : Lynda R Hardy, PhD, RN, FAAN

Download or read book Fast Facts in Health Informatics for Nurses written by Lynda R Hardy, PhD, RN, FAAN and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2019-10-18 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Provides a broad overview of informatics knowledge to empower nurses to be thoughtful and participate in the capture, storage, and use of data to create information and knowledge to optimize patient outcomes...In this book, you will gain an understanding of how clinical decision support tools work so you can provide feedback about [their] effectiveness and recommend additional ways decision support tools help.” —Bonnie L. Westra, Ph.D., RN, FAAN, FACMI, From the Foreword Understanding and managing technology is a key component in providing quality patient care today. This addition to the popular Fast Facts series provides RNs and nursing students with an accessible, concise, step-by-step introduction to the essentials of informatics and its impact on patient lives. This book delivers required competencies and frameworks for both nursing education and practice, expanding upon integral systems and technologies within our healthcare system and their impact on the responsibilities of the individual nurse. Highlighting the intricacies within a specialized approach to healthcare data, data mining, and data organization, this resource connects day-to-day informatics practices to larger initiatives and perspectives. Clear and concise synopses of healthcare essentials, case studies, and abundant practical examples help readers understand how health informatics improves patient care within the nursing scope of practice. Thought-provoking questions in each chapter facilitate in-depth considerations on chapter content. Key Features: Key information about the electronic health record, telehealth, wearables, and decision-support tools Practical examples demonstrate how informatics improves patient care within the nurse’s scope of practice Case studies with thought-provoking questions Nurses’ influence on data quality Relevant ethical, legal, and social issues The intersection of technology and informatics and the power of data

Fast Facts: Prostate Cancer

Author : Roger S. Kirby
Publisher : Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1910797375
Total Pages : 138 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (17 download)

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Download or read book Fast Facts: Prostate Cancer written by Roger S. Kirby and published by Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers. This book was released on 2017-03-08 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prostate cancer is unusual among solid tumors in that the majority of affected men die with, rather than of, the disease. This presents many challenges to healthcare professionals and patients in terms of deciding if, when and how to intervene in order to control tumor growth and spread, thereby extending survival but without compromising quality of life. This is the ninth edition of 'Fast Facts: Prostate Cancer' since 1996, testament to the rapid changes in the field and the steadily improving outlook for patients. This new edition provides many key updates: • the Gleason grade grouping, which has valuable prognostic value • nomograms to evaluate risk • our rapidly expanding understanding of the genetics and underlying pathogenesis of prostate cancer and the development of genomic tests to help identify those at greatest risk of developing clinically significant disease • the continuing debate about the role of PSA in the screening, detection and monitoring of prostate cancer • advances in imaging techniques, particularly multiparametric MRI, which is improving the accuracy of biopsy and reducing the numbers of negative biopsies • the roles of drugs, surgery and radiotherapy in the treatment of prostate cancer at different stages, and our ever-improving understanding of when and how best to intervene, aided by improving understanding of the risk factors for disease progression. Primarily intended for primary care providers, specialist nurses, junior doctors and allied healthcare professionals, this highly readable resource provides a comprehensive overview of prostate cancer, enabling fully informed discussions with patients about this complex disease. Contents: • Epidemiology and pathophysiology • Diet, lifestyle and chemoprevention • Screening and early detection • Diagnosis, staging and prognostic indicators • Management of clinically localized disease • Managing recurrence after initial therapy • Management of metastatic prostate cancer • Management of castrate-resistant prostate cancer • Survivorship and treatment complications

Fast Facts about Competency-Based Education in Nursing

Author : Karen K. Gittings, DNP, RN, CNE, CNEcl
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 082613663X
Total Pages : 168 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (261 download)

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Book Synopsis Fast Facts about Competency-Based Education in Nursing by : Karen K. Gittings, DNP, RN, CNE, CNEcl

Download or read book Fast Facts about Competency-Based Education in Nursing written by Karen K. Gittings, DNP, RN, CNE, CNEcl and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2020-11-16 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Competency-based education…provides an avenue to promote institutional accountability, address employer concerns, and assist with student transfer of knowledge and skills.” -Mary Ellen Smith Glasgow, PhD, RN, ANEF, FAAN Dean and Professor Duquesne University The first book of its kind, this concise, step-by-step guide written for novice and experienced educators distills all the essentials every nursing instructor needs to know to implement a Competency-Based Education (CBE) curriculum, teach with competencies, and evaluate students’ mastery. Grounded in a learner-centered paradigm, CBE focuses on outcomes and skills rather than relying on time-based training. It facilitates in-depth learning that encompasses all three learning domains — cognitive, skills, and attitudes — guided by the individual pace of each student. Fast Facts about Competency-Based Education in Nursing addresses the theory and practical knowledge needed to teach using CBE. Beginning with how to create competencies that align with student learning outcomes, subsequent chapters show how to integrate them into a new or existing nursing curricula. Next, this quick reference shows how to evaluate and assess students using CBE. Finally, it presents how to implement a system of quality improvement to continuously ensure the competencies produce safe, skilled nurses. Brimming with useful tips based on the authors’ extensive experience and abundant practical examples, this is an incomparable reference for any educator seeking superior, more qualitative student assessment and outcomes. Key Features: Demonstrates in detail how to implement CBE and assess students using CBE Illustrates how to integrate CBE into curriculum using an organizing framework Shares expert teaching/learning tips through Evidence-Based Teaching Boxes Helps educators to develop teaching objectives and real-world application processes Describes specific competency-based education curricula Examines how different learning styles thrive in a CBE learning environment Offers separate chapters for using CBE with BSN, MSN, and DNP students

Fast Facts: Asthma for Patients and their Supporters

Author : J. Harrington
Publisher : Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1912776650
Total Pages : 50 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (127 download)

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Download or read book Fast Facts: Asthma for Patients and their Supporters written by J. Harrington and published by Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers. This book was released on 2020-01-28 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Asthma is a long-term condition that reduces the amount of air flowing in and out of the lungs. Whether your symptoms are mild, difficult-to-control or severe, it is important to be in control of your asthma. The information in this booklet is designed to help you and your family better understand the condition, what triggers it and how to treat it. It includes clear instructions for good inhaler technique and emphasizes the importance of having an Asthma Action Plan in place so that you know: • when and how often to take your treatment • how to tell if your symptoms are getting worse • what to do when your symptoms get worse. With simple clear illustrations, explanation of medical terms and space to write down the questions you want to ask your doctor or nurse, this resource will help you take control of your asthma. Contents: • What is asthma? • What causes asthma? • What are the symptoms of asthma? • What are the tests for asthma? • What medications are used to treat asthma? • Inhalers and spacers • Your Asthma Action Plan • How do I prevent an asthma attack? • How do I manage an asthma attack? • Difficult-to-control asthma • Severe asthma • Treatment of severe asthma • Exercise-induced asthma • Occupational asthma • Asthma in older people • Asthma in pregnancy • Asthma in children