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Best practice occupational therapy for children and families in community settings, 2d ed.

Dunn (occupational therapy education, U. of Kansas) describes best practices in constructing and providing occupational therapy services to children and families in community settings. She discusses the core principles and philosophies of best practice; laws and regulations; the clinical reasoning process in practice; theoretical frameworks and practice models; structure, including effective communication and workload and management methods; assessment; structures that guide intervention planning; their design; and cases. This edition has updated assessments, evidence, and appendices; case studies; worksheets; tables and inserts; information on state and federal legislation; integration of the American Occupational Therapy Association's Occupational Therapy Practice Framework; and online resources. (Annotation ©2011 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Crohn's disease; the complete guide to medical management.

Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are collectively known as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). In this companion to Ulcerative Colitis: The Complete Guide to Medical Management, Lichtenstein (gastroenterology, U. of Pennsylvania School of Medicine), and Scherl (Center for Inflammatory Bowel Disease, New York-Presbyterian Hospital/ Weill Medical College of Cornell U.) present an up-to-date review of medical treatment for this increasingly diagnosed form of IBD. Following a historical perspective, international experts examine aspects of Crohn's in adult and pediatric patients: its natural history, disease modifiers, animal models, clinical trials, its impact on fertility and pregnancy, general principles of medical therapy, and the latest medication and dietary support options. The text includes treatment algorithms, color endoscopic images, and an appendix on infliximab (Remicade) therapy. (Annotation ©2011 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Curbside consultation in GI cancer for the gastroenterologist; 49 clinical questions.

Adler (medicine and therapeutic endoscopy, U. of Utah) provides gastroenterologists, fellows, surgeons, oncologists, residents, and medical students with answers to 49 common questions about gastrointestinal cancer that come up during a "curbside consultation" with colleagues. Gastroenterologists, surgeons, radiologists, and oncologists from the US discuss specific questions regarding risk factors, management, complications, investigations, treatment, imaging, specific cases, screening and family history, and surgery for esophageal, gastric, pancreatic, biliary, hepatic, small bowel and colon, and rectal and anal cancer, as well as ampullary cancers, stromal tumors, and hereditary cancer syndromes. Readers also have online access to a searchable website containing all questions and answers, additional questions, video clips, and the ability to suggest questions and alternate answers and submit images and videos. (Annotation ©2011 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Curbside consultation in IBS; 49 clinical questions. (online access included)

For residents, gastroenterologists, fellows, surgical attendings, and surgical residents, Lacy (medicine, GI Motility Laboratory, Dartmouth Medical School) compiles answers to 49 clinical questions related to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) commonly posed during a "curbside consultation" between colleagues. Gastroenterologists from around the world address epidemiology; diagnosis; colonoscopy; mild vs. severe IBS; pathophysiology; the role of stress; whether anxiety or depression can cause IBS; associations with other medical conditions like celiac disease and pelvic floor dysfunction; dietary interventions; the role of probiotics, fiber, and antidepressants; and the use of acupuncture, hypnotherapy, behavioral therapy, and new therapies. Online access to a searchable website containing all questions and answers, additional questions, video clips, and the option to suggest questions and alternate answers and submit images and videos is included. (Annotation ©2011 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Ulcerative colitis; the complete guide to medical management.

Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease are collectively known as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). In this companion text to Crohn's Disease: The Complete Guide to Medical Management, IBD specialists Lichtenstein (U. of Pennsylvania School of Medicine) and Scherl (New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Weill Medical College of New York) compile 39 chapters by international experts working in this field. Following a historical perspective on the disease, they review the disease course, disease modifiers, clinical presentations, assessment of disease activity, and the clinical trials and pathophysiologic principles supporting the use of standard medications and novel biologic therapies for adult and pediatric patients. Other issues discussed include fertility and pregnancy, extraintestinal manifestations, and nutritional therapy. Comparisons are made with Crohn's disease. The volume includes color images. (Annotation ©2011 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)