The Indian subcontinent is undergoing epidemiological transition as non-communicable diseases like coronary heart disease and type 2 diabetes mellitus are fast replacing infections as the leading cause of morbidity and mortality. According to International diabetic federation, the incidence of diabetes in 2011 was 366...

Appendicectomy is a widely performed surgical procedure worldwide. The prevalence of appendicectomy has increased in the past few decades owing to a multitude of variables, such as a poor diet, particularly among the younger population who lead lives of motionlessness. Due to this specific...

The upper part of the trunk is referred to as the thorax. It consists of a thoracic wall which itself include soft tissues and musculature of and an external musculoskeletal cage and some of the internal organs such as lungs, heart, thymus, trachea, esophagus,...

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is considered as one of the major burden in health care systems and is now a global epidemic threat that has amplified several folds over the past 2 decades. Over the past three decades, the global burden of DM has swelled...

Hyperlipidaemia is a condition in which blood plasma contains high levels of lipids and/or lipoproteins. This can be primary due to genetic factors or secondary which may be due to underlying things such as diabetes, hypothyroidism, nephrotic syndrome, and alcohol, as well as the...

Diabetes Mellitus is the single most important metabolic disease which can affect nearly every organ system in the body. According to the International Diabetes Federation, the prevalence of diabetes mellitus in India is estimated to be 77 million (8.9%) and is estimated to reach...

Postoperative sore throat (POST) is the most prevalent minor complication of general anaesthesia (GA) with endotracheal intubation. Even though it is considered as a minor complication, it can cause significant morbidity and discomfort postoperatively. POST ranked as the eighth most adverse effect following general...

Patricia and JoAnn rent a beach house in Florida while JoAnn recovers from her liver transplant. Rick rented the house against his father, Bill's, wishes. Bill's wife, Rebecca, died in the house 23 years prior, and she now haunts the house, telling JoAnn she...

This short medieval text from the famed African physician Constantine discusses the differences between the soul and the spirit, beginning with an explanation of the spirit as a vital force originating from the heart and brain. It describes the physiological functions of the spirit...

Energy drinks have rapidly gained global popularity as functional beverages designed to enhance physical and cognitive performance through the inclusion of stimulants, vitamins, and other bioactive compounds. Initially targeting athletes, these drinks have expanded their market to encompass adolescents, young adults, and even the...

This book provides an overview of career opportunities in the Life Sciences and Healthcare sectors to help students and young professionals address some of the key questions they face today - What career options do I have? How do I find the right path...

Chronic condition is a disease condition that develops slowly and persists over a long period. These conditions can originate due to various environmental, genetic, behavioral and physiological factors. A chronic condition is often used for describing health conditions like physical impairments, diseases, syndromes, and...

Cleft lip and palate (CLP) are among the most common congenital craniofacial anomalies, often occurring as part of various syndromic conditions. Syndromic CLP is associated with over 300 syndromes, including Van der Woude syndrome, Pierre Robin sequence, Treacher Collins syndrome, and 22q11.2 deletion syndrome....

An eye, the organ of a visual system, responds to light and provides vision. The optic nerve is a part of the eye that is recognized to be a unique area of sight. It is effective in conveying object representation from the eye to...

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), cardiovascular diseases have a higher incidence rate across the globe. It is the number one origin of death worldwide and contributes to approximately 30% of all worldwide deaths. Discovering HD prediction is a challenging task that can...

The CRISPR/Cas9 system is a naturally occurring, adaptive heritable immune system which defends invading phage attack and present in the whooping numbers of prokaryotes.This has been repurposed as a powerful tool which is guided by RNA and targets DNA for genome engineering which works...

Pancreatic cancer is one of the most lethal cancer. Developing early screening tools can help in diagnosing pancreatic cancer at earlier stages when surgical resection is still a possibility leading to more years of survival and a potential cure. Here a review is presented...

In recent times it has come to be realized that pentoses are important as building blocks in the organism and as intermediate products in meta- bolism. The finding that ribose and desoxyribose are nucleic acid con- stituents and the discovery of the pentose-phosphate cycle...

A number of years ago Prof. J. Peiffer (Tiibingen/FRG) asked whether cerebros- nal fluid cells originate in blood cells. With this question, the first seeds were sown for the research which resulted in this book. The original question was eventually ex panded to whether...

Organizational Information Systems in the Context of Globalization exemplifies the role of social theory in approaching ICT utilization challenges in a globalization context. The debates raised on implementation, policy, organizations and organizing, and social dynamics, increase our awareness of the diversity of perspectives we...

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is the leading sponsor of basic academic research in engineering, and its influence far exceeds its budget. We think NSF is at its best when it uses that influence to focus interest within the researcher community on critical new...

While neither deifying nor vilifying Sigmund Freud or his theory of the Complete Oedipus Complex in which the founder of psychoanalysis described alternating wishes to parricide one parent and to incestuosly attach to the other, Dr. Covitz argues for a novel developmental schema for...

Rescuers of Cypress: Learning from Disaster is a living document, a testimony of the dramatic acts of the men and women who transcended their known abilities to save lives and retrieve bodies from the Interstate-880 Cypress Street viaduct following the October 17, 1989 Loma...

Two case studies in nineteenth century environmental history focus upon health as an issue central to understanding social organization. They explore the relationship between urban, industrial expansion, deteriorating environmental conditions and health. One study deals with assumption of responsibility for public health by the...

Global pesticide use is currently estimated at approximately 2. 5 billion kg per year (Pimentel eta/., 1998). To be effective, pesticides need to persist for a certain period of time. However, the longer their persistence, the greater the potential for transport of a fraction...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you...

Numerical analysis is concerned mainly with using computers in evaluating or approximating mathematical models. As such, it is crucial to all applications of mathematics in science and engineering, as well as being an important discipline on its own. Acta Numerica surveys annually the most...

Acta Numerica anually surveys the most important developments in numerical mathematics and scientific computing. The subjects and authors of the substantive articles are chosen by a distinguished international editorial board, so as to report the most important and timely developments in a manner accessible...

This is the second volume in a series of well-respected works in temporal science and is by the same authors as the first. Volume one dealt primarily with basic concepts and methods, volume two discuses the more applicable aspects of temporal logics. The first...

What happens after surgery-when the patient leaves the hospital or surgical center and recovery truly begins?The Missing 21 Days: Closing the Gap Between Surgery and Recovery focuses on the often-overlooked period between surgical discharge and follow-up care, when patients and caregivers are suddenly responsible...

ALWAYS TIRED - NO MATTER HOW MUCH YOU REST ?Persistent bloating. Pain that moves around without ever resolving. A foggy mind. Weight that won't shift despite your best efforts. Many people carry these signals for years - blaming stress or age - without knowing...

Where There Is No Doctor is an essential, practical handbook for families, community health workers, and village caregivers operating far from formal medical facilities. Written in clear, accessible language, this guide empowers ordinary people to manage common illnesses, respond to emergencies, and prevent disease...

What if the foods you eat every day could do more than satisfy hunger? Your body is constantly working to maintain energy, repair tissues, regulate metabolism, support immunity, and preserve internal balance. Nutrition provides many of the materials these processes depend on, making everyday...

Silent Storm: Inside the World of Asthma is a compelling popular science book that explores asthma as both a medical condition and a deeply human experience. Combining cutting-edge respiratory science with vivid storytelling and practical guidance, the book reveals the invisible biological "storm" unfolding...

Unlock life-changing shoulder mobility with the definitive clinical guide to conquering frozen shoulder: Capsular Stretching & Maitland Mobilization in Periarthritis Shoulder. This evidence-based resource bridges the gap between manual therapy theory and hands-on clinical success, making it an essential addition to the library of...

Are you ready to transform your health - one simple step at a time? Healthy Lifestyle: Simple Steps for a Better Body and Mind is a comprehensive, evidence-based guide written for anyone who wants to feel more energetic, sleep better, manage stress, eat well,...

Manteno Was Never the Problem is not a history-it's a reckoning. Brian Padjen, a longtime mental health practitioner and ensemble satirist, guides readers through the corridors of Manteno Mental Health Center and beyond, reframing institutional care as choreography, consensus as suppression, and diagnosis as...

WelcomeHave you ever looked at your blood report the way students look at their exam results-one eye closed, silently hoping nothing is highlighted in red?If yes, welcome.You're among friends.Let's look at those numbers together before your imagination decides you've developed three rare diseases, two...

It is often a challenge to reprogram one's mindYears of therapy and medications with side effects, which have to be tolerated to deal with the symptoms that faulty wiring of the brain is the cause of emotional distress. Following some of the strategies and...

An updated second edition of a clear, practical guide to understanding and managing gastroesophageal reflux disease. Gastroesophageal reflux disease-GERD-is one of the most common digestive disorders. It may cause occasional heartburn, but it can also lead to persistent regurgitation, chest discomfort, disturbed sleep, chronic...

Melatonin. You've probably taken it for sleep. But that's only a small part of the story. Over the past decade, melatonin has gone from a niche sleep aid to one of the most actively researched hormones in medicine, studied for its role in heart...

Do you struggle to fall asleep, wake up feeling tired, or find yourself relying on caffeine just to get through the day?The Science of Better Sleep is a practical guide that explains how sleep works and how small daily habits can dramatically improve your...

Every family needs a trusted guide for the health moments that happen at home - a baby's first fever at midnight, a child's earache, a painful flare of arthritis, or a skin rash that won't go away. Home Remedies for Everyday Health Symptoms is...

Are you tired of being tired? Have you hit your thirties and feel like you're already running on empty? The Fatigue Fix is your essential guide to reclaiming your energy and vitality, specifically designed for young adults who feel prematurely aged by exhaustion. If...

This book begins where many hypotheses reach their limits: with the question of just how extraordinarily improbable the emergence and persistence of the first fully functional cell truly are. Step by step, the author demonstrates why even water-rich celestial bodies offer no guarantee for...

What if everything the health industry told you was designed to keep you buying - not thriving? Pills. Supplements. Complicated diets. Hour-long workouts. The industry sells you an endless stream of solutions to a problem it quietly created: the belief that your body is...

The heart is a muscle. It pumps. It does not mourn. This is the clinical truth that cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Sarah Chen clings to on sleepless nights . Bound to a ruthless hospital schedule that cost her a marriage, Sarah has built high walls...

Unlock Your Body's Hidden Healing System for Pain Relief, Flexibility, and Lasting HealthAuthor: International Medical ResearchersISBN-13: 9798181307353Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/21/2026Pages: 94Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.26lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.19d

Are you exhausted, inflamed, or stressed-and your doctor says everything is "normal"?You're not imagining it. Your body is speaking. You just need the right framework to understand what it's saying.Chinese Natural Medicine introduces you to the world's oldest continuously practiced health system - one...