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100 questions & answers about managing your cholesterol.

For those concerned with high cholesterol, which afflicts 100 million adults in the US and even children, Drs. Bittner (cardiovascular disease, U. of Alabama, Birmingham) and Goldberg (endocrinology, metabolism, and lipid research, Washington U. School of Medicine, St. Louis) answer frequently-asked questions about risk factors and improving levels through lifestyle changes, dietary supplements and medications. The guide includes resources and a glossary. Published in association with the National Lipid Association. (Annotation ©2011 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

100 questions & answers about your child's type 1 diabetes.

Platt, a science and medicine editor and writer who has a son with diabetes, Olshan (pediatrics, Tufts U.), and Waterman, a nurse specializing in pediatric diabetes, address 100 common questions parents with children with Type 1 diabetes might have. They explain common symptoms, causes, and diagnosis; treatment options, such as insulin therapy, blood glucose testing, ketones and diabetic ketoacidosis, and emergency care; dietary information; the effects of common illnesses and viruses on diabetes; effects on daily life, including child care and school; and financial, emotional, and health concerns. A list of organizations and resources is included. (Annotation ©2011 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

100 questions & answers about hydrocephalus.

For families and caregivers of patients with hydrocephalus, as well as medical staff, Mohanty (neurosurgery, U. of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston) gives answers to 100 questions about its causes, symptoms, risks, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up. He explains what it is and why people develop it; brain anatomy and cerebrospinal fluid circulation; types, including those associated with spina bifida and achondroplasia; radiological diagnosis; common bedside procedures; indications for surgery; shunts, shunt surgery, and alternatives; considerations for indwelling shunts; pregnancy; neuropsychological deficits; intraventricular hemorrhage of a newborn; benign external and normal pressure hydrocephalus; idiopathic intracranial hypertension; and long-term outcomes. (Annotation ©2011 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

100 questions & answers about triple negative breast cancer.

Anders (medicine, Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, U. of North Carolina) and Lin (medical oncology, Harvard Medical School) answer 100 of the most common questions asked by patients (or their families) who have triple negative breast cancer. They cover the basics, risk factors and prevention, genetic factors, diagnosis, treatment, survivorship, behavior and recurrence patterns and other side effects, management of advanced cancer, clinical trials, life after diagnosis, and end-of-life issues. (Annotation ©2011 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

20 questions & answers about shift work disorder.

Chokroverty (neurology, JFK Medical Center and Robert Wood Johnson U. Medical School, and neuroscience, Seton Hall U.) answers 20 common questions about shift work disorder, for the newly diagnosed and individuals who suspect they are suffering from it. He explains shift work and how it affects the sleep cycle; short and long-term consequences; effects on general health, specific problems, and mood; and shift work disorder, its diagnosis, effects, non-pharmacological countermeasures, medications for excessive sleepiness and insomnia, and the role of bright light exposure. There is no bibliography. (Annotation ©2011 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Behavior theory in health promotion practice and research.

Following an introduction to the dimensions of health in a public health context, Simons-Morton (Prevention Research Branch, National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD) and coauthors in the field present a summary of the social psychology perspective, models and theories of motivation and behavior, and applications of these theories in community-based health interventions. In addition to cognitive, operant, and social theories, they cover the theory of the diffusion of innovations, in this case: new health- related behaviors. The text includes models of behavior, a summary table of steps in health promotion program planning, and glossary. (Annotation ©2011 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Caring for the vulnerable; perspectives in nursing theory, practice, and research, 3d ed.

The third edition of this nursing textbook contains new chapters on emerging vulnerable populations such as victims of sex trafficking. Early chapters outline basic concepts such as cultural competence and social justice in nursing. Later sections apply various nursing theories to vulnerable populations, give examples of conducting research, describe best practices and program implementation, and look at policy implications and teaching issues. Some of the many vulnerable groups examined include HIV-infected mothers, autistic children in rural areas, substance-abusing adolescents, and obese Latino children. Learning features include chapter objectives and reviews, plus a companion website with critical thinking questions, an interactive glossary, quizzes, and case studies. The text can be used in courses focusing on vulnerable populations, or as a supplement for undergraduate and graduate courses in community health nursing, nursing theories, or nursing research. Chesnay is a professor of nursing at Kennesaw State University. Anderson directs the Doctor of Nursing Practice Program at Frontier Nursing University. (Annotation ©2011 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

CEN examination review. (online access included)

This study guide for nurses taking the Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) exam offers 1,200 multiple-choice practice questions and explained answers. Two opening chapters give background on the CEN credential and outline test-taking strategies. The following 12 chapters concentrate on various content areas such as pulmonology, neurology, OB-GYN, shock states, substance abuse, and psychosocial issues. The book also offers online access to the publisher's interactive testing site, which allows readers to create their own practice tests. Brorsen is a member of the Emergency Nurses' Association. (Annotation ©2011 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Certified pediatric emergency nurse (CPEN) review manual. (online access included)

From the Emergency Nurses Association, this resource is aimed at nurses planning to take the Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse exam for certification or recertification. It contains about four practice exams and 950 practice questions written by pediatric emergency nursing specialists, with answers and rationales like those found on the exam. Rationales serve as review of nursing knowledge and explain each answer, including incorrect ones, and exams are organized by content category, sub-content category, and cognitive level. Introductory chapters explain the exam blueprint, the nursing process and the use of Bloom's taxonomy for categorizing questions, and test strategies. Online access allows readers to build their own practice exams and take web-based exams. (Annotation ©2011 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Clinical case studies for the nutrition care process.

This collection of case scenarios can be used as a study aid for graduate students in nutrition, interns, and practicing dieticians. It includes information on using the standardized terms for nutrition diagnosis now required by the American Dietetic Association as part of the Association's Nutrition Care Process. Cases are grouped in sections on general nutrition care, pediatrics, cardiovascular disease, endocrine and renal disease, oncology and hematology, and gastrointestinal and nutrition support. Each case includes 10 questions, plus learning objectives and references to medical literature. Four appendices (about 55 pages) offer conversions and calculations, energy equations, biochemical data, food and drug interactions, and medical terminology, as well as tables of adult and pediatric oral and enteral formulas, links for assessment and monitoring of nutrition, and abbreviations. The book is illustrated with simple b&w anatomical illustrations. Answers are available online for instructors and clinical managers. (Annotation ©2011 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Clinical guidelines for advanced practice nursing; an interdisciplinary approach, 2d ed.

Collins-Bride and Saxe (health sciences and nursing, U. of California, San Francisco) outline disease and procedure-specific guidelines for advanced practice nurses and other primary care clinicians making clinical decisions in general medicine, gynecology, obstetrics, and pediatrics. Nurses and specialists in pharmacy, medicine, dentistry, nutrition, and physical therapy from the US — mainly the U. of California, San Francisco — contribute 68 chapters that focus on life span health promotion and common problems seen in primary care settings. They provide evidence-supported guidelines on common, complex chronic health problems, with new chapters on health promotion for adults with developmental disabilities and transgendered individuals, childhood depression and ADHD, assessment/screening for developmental delay and autism, anti-coagulation therapy, chronic pain, and dementia in this edition. (Annotation ©2011 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Communication disorders in educational and medical settings; an introduction for speech-language pathologists, educators, and health professionals.

Reflecting recent "quantum leaps" in research and technology in the field, this text is an introduction to all aspects of the communication sciences and disorders for students and a training resource for professionals in educational and medical settings. Following a chapter on service delivery models and professional issues relating to working in the field, Haynes (emeritus, Auburn U., Alabama) and fellow specialists in speech-language pathology and audiology cover developmental aspects of communication, and the causes, assessment, and treatment of specific disorders. Chapters also treat multicultural, academic, and quality of life issues, but only one chapter is devoted to audiology because the topic is generally covered in a separate course. The text includes study questions and a glossary. (Annotation ©2011 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Consumer health; making informed decisions. (online access included)

Taking a different approach than textbooks that devote chapters to consumer issues related to specific health conditions, Butler (retired, Delaware State U.) weaves these topics into up-to-date discussions about consumer decision-making skills; alternative, complementary, and integrative therapies; and medical advertising and economics. He compares the US health care system with that of other developed nations, and addresses fraud against the system, health insurance, and insurance reform. The text includes trend data, case examples, guidelines, study questions, a glossary, and access to a companion website with student and instructor resources. (Annotation ©2011 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Criminal interrogation and confessions, 5th ed.

The fifth edition of this text on criminal interrogation theory and procedures provides law enforcement practitioners and defense and prosecution lawyers with the latest revised and updated scholarship from the seminal developers of this field of investigative techniques. Drawn from experience first developed interrogating gangsters in Chicago in the 1930s and refined by the firm John E. Reid and Associates working with all levels of law enforcement throughout the twentieth century, this volume provides the definitive course on interrogation techniques used by federal, state and local authorities as well as criminal defense investigation groups such as The Innocence Project. Topics discussed include distinctions between interviews and interrogations, precautionary measures for the protection of the innocent, qualifications, attitude and conduct of interrogators, question formulation, behavior symptom analysis, specialized questioning techniques, the Reid Nine Steps of Interrogation and guidelines for distinguishing between true and false confessions. The work includes several black and white photographs and detailed references to relevant case law. Inbau and the late Reid are the developers of this technique and early innovators in the area of interrogation, and Buckley and Jayne are experts responsible for the updates and revision of this work. (Annotation ©2011 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Drugs and society, 11th ed.

Hanson (pharmacology and toxicology, U. of Utah) et al. offer college students in nursing, physical education and other health sciences, psychology, social work, and sociology a textbook on the impact of drug use and abuse on ordinary people from pharmacological, neurobiological, psychological, and sociological perspectives. Coverage includes reasons why drug abuse occurs, prevention and treatment, and effective uses for therapeutic purposes. This edition has been revised and updated to incorporate current information and includes discussion of the genetics of drug abuse and addiction and the reasons behind and consequences of the recent surge in prescription drug use. It also addresses public advertising of prescription products, the consequences of methamphetamine and narcotic analgesics, and over-the-counter products and their abuse, and updated data on abuse levels in young people, steroids in baseball, OxyContin, restrictions on pain pills, heroin potency, HIV/AIDS and drug abusers, risk factors and protective factors, and alcohol problems in young people and college students. (Annotation ©2011 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Dx/Rx. Head and neck cancer.

Writing from a multidisciplinary perspective, Hu et al., oncologists and an otolaryngologist, supply oncologists, oncology nurses, residents, and other healthcare professionals with a pocket-sized quick reference to the diagnosis and treatment of cancer of the head and neck. In an outline/bulleted format, chapters address general treatment principles; indications for surgery, radiation, or chemoradiation; anatomy, risk factors, signs and symptoms, staging, treatment, and follow-up for oral cavity, oropharynx, nasopharynx, larynx/hypopharynx, sinonasal, and thyroid carcinoma; recurrent cancer; and head and neck reconstruction. (Annotation ©2011 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

The effective health care supervisor, 7th ed.

This reference deals with fundamentals of management as applied by those who supervise healthcare organizations. Its readership includes first- and second-line supervisors and middle managers, those with or without formal training in management, and potential supervisors. The book can also serve as a refresher for managers at all levels of the healthcare organization. The text begins by outlining the unique aspects of the healthcare sector and reviewing basic functions of management. Later sections cover supervisory skills, employee relationships and leadership style, and key tasks such as decision making, conducting meetings, budgeting, and avoiding or living with unions. This seventh edition offers new review questions, new material on the legal aspects of performance evaluation, and updated material on HIPAA. McConnell is a consultant in healthcare management and human resources. (Annotation ©2011 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Emergency care and transportation of the sick and injured; case studies.

This text for emergency medical technician students contains case studies to supplement chapters in Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured, Tenth Edition. McNeill, an EMT, presents 31 cases on topics like workforce safety and wellness, communication and documentation, patient assessment, shock, respiratory emergencies, toxicology, obstetrics and neonatal care, geriatric and psychiatric emergencies, patients with special challenges, terrorism response and disaster management, and incident management. Each case study details history, vital signs, assessment information, questions, a scenario analysis, answer rationales, and a completed patient care report. (Annotation ©2011 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Emergency medical technician transition manual; bridging the gap to national EMS education standards.

This resource is for practicing Emergency Medical Technician-Basics in states transitioning from the 1994 Department of Transportation National Standard Curriculum to the new 2009 National EMS Education Standards. Each chapter details what EMTs should already know about various emergencies, trauma, special populations, operations, medical terminology, airway management and oxygenation, patient assessment, communication, life span development, and medical, legal, and ethical issues, then content that is new or emphasized more in the new standards, particularly knowledge on anatomy, physiology, and the pathophysiology of specific conditions. (Annotation ©2011 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Environmental crime, 2d ed.

Like the first edition of this book, published in 1998, this second edition emphasizes an interdisciplinary focus for studying the topic of environmental crime. Concerned that criminologists and criminal justice studies have moved away from an environmental focus, Clifford (criminal justice, St. Cloud State U.) and Edwards (justice administration, U. of Louisville) hope that this second edition will bring more attention to the topic. This book is divided into three parts: the first part introduces the conceptualization of environmental harm; the second part discusses legislating, investigating, and enforcing environmental crime; the third part covers trends and emerging issues. This second edition includes updated information on history, legislation, local issues, sentencing and punishments as well as two new chapters, and an online link with additional resources. (Annotation ©2011 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)