Tuning the Brain: Principles and Practice of Neurosomatic Medicine
Description:
In this remarkable volume, Dr. Jay A. Goldstein clearly presents both the theoretical and the practical aspects of this revolutionary approach to treating chronic fatigue syndrome and other conditions that have often been termed psychosomatic. Dr. Goldstein shows how he achieves results for patients with CFS and a variety of other syndromes in days, rather than months or years. From the most basic questions - “What is neurosomatic medicine?” and “How can treatments sometimes work so rapidly?” – to specific technical concerns – “What is receptor profiling, and how does it indicate the type of receptor dysregulation in an individual patient?” This book provides the answers in a clear and cogent manner. You’ll learn which abnormalities in brain function produce neurosomatic disorders and how an understanding of these abnormalities can help you provide effective treatment.
Published 2004. Available in Hardcover & Softcover, 515 pages with index.
Author(s):
Jay A. Goldstein, MD
Published by The Haworth Press, Inc.
Addiction Treatment Matching: Research Foundations of the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) Criteria
Description:
Addiction Treatment Matching: Research Foundations of the America Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) Criteria focuses on the state-of-the-art in addictions placement matching. This book examines the ASAM Patient Placement Criteria (PPC) which promises a national standard to settle the conflict between treatment programs and managed care. The research in this book has led the majority of UK states to endorse the ASAM Criteria. This timely resource will help providers, insurers, and payers work together to provide effective treatment for people with alcohol and drug problems.
Published 2004. Available in Hardcover & Softcover, 170 pages with index.
Author(s):
David R. Gastfriend, MD
Published by The Haworth Press, Inc.
Soft Tissue Pain Syndromes: Clinical Diagnosis and Pathogenesis
Description:
Soft Tissue Pain Syndromes: Clinical Diagnosis and Pathogenesis is a collection of the finest presentations from the 2004 International MYOPAIN Society’s Sixth World Congress held in Munich, Germany. Internationally respected experts present the state-of-the-art in pain mechanisms, myofascial pain syndrome, fibromyalgia syndrome, and inflammatory myopathies. Up-to-date innovative studies illustrate appropriate diagnosis approaches and latest effective treatments for soft tissue pain syndromes of all types. The book is extensively referenced and contains several figures, tables, and graphs to enhance understanding.
Published 2006. Available in Hardcover & Softcover, 134 pages with index, plus 7 pages of color art/photos. 8.25” x 10.75” format.
Author(s):
Dieter E. Pongratz, Prof., Dr., Med., Siegfried Mense, Prof., Dr., Med., and Michael Spaeth, Dr., Med., MD
Published by The Haworth Press, Inc.
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Critical Reviews and Clinical Advances; What Does the Research Say?
Description:
This volume provides the latest research and clinical findings of internationally recognized experts in chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME). Edited by the organizer of the Second World Congress on Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Related Disorders, this work focuses on the etiology, physiology, and treatment of these mysterious, devastating illnesses. Keep your knowledge of these disorders current and up-to-date with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Critical Reviews and Clinical Advances!
Published 2000. Available in Hardcover & Softcover, 176 pages with index.
Author(s):
Kenny De Meirleir, MD, PhD
Roberto Patarca-Montero, MD, PhD, HCLD
The Complete MRCP is a series of 3 books that cover the whole of the written section of the Part 1 and Part 2 exams for the College of Physicians qualifications. All three books were originally written by registrars and senior registrars, all of whom were closely involved in Membership-level teaching.
As a result they are the books most highly regarded by those preparing for the exams and they are essential for all those taking the qualification. The MRCP itself is a very difficult professional qualification. It is jointly organised by the three UK Royal Colleges of Physicians - Edinburgh, Glasgow and London.
The format of the exam is constantly changing to reflect the patterns of medicine and roughly 4000 candidates apply to take the MRCP every year. Part 1 of the MRCP is exclusively general medicine, consisting of 60 MCQs and common to all three Royal Colleges of Physicians.
This book consists of 300 practice MCQs with detailed answers, in the format the candidate will encounter in the exam. The questions reflect the fact that the basic science content of the exam is increasing.
Features:
- Candidates need lots of practice MCQs to prepare for this difficult exam
- This is already regarded as the best MCQ book around
- The questions reflect the real nature of the exam
- It is written by people who know exactly what the MRCPs like
- The answers give a lot of detail and could be used as revision pieces in themselves
- Questions have been fully updated for the second edition, with more emphasis on basic science and many new questions
The Complete MRCP: Mrcp Part 2: Data Interpretation Questions and Case Histories
Description:
The Complete MRCP is a series of 3 books that cover the whole of the written section of the Part 1 and Part 2 exams for the College of Physicians qualifications. All three books were originally written by registrars and senior registrars, all of whom were closely involved in Membership-level teaching. As a result they are the books most highly regarded by those preparing for the exams and they are essential for all those taking the qualification.
This book provides a comprehensive guide for those preparing for the short cases section of the MRCP - an examination with over 70% failure rate. Based on an extensive survey of successful candidates, the book highlights and deals with the full range of clinical problems and difficulties encountered by candidates. The authors have formulated a syllabus from the survey and have presented examination techniques for all clinical subsystems, with checklists at the end for quick recall. 200 short cases are dealt with in order of frequency of their occurrence in the examination. Their clinical features are covered fully and supported by illustrations and photographs, together with methods of presentation. Interesting anecdotes and quotations with self-evident lessons from the survey are presented in the final chapter. The book will assist candidates in improving their clinical performance, diagnostic skills and presentation. "...this is and excellent book, giving good advice on how to become a skilled, thoughtful and knowledgeable physician and hence how to become a MRCP (UK)"
PACES FOR MRCP PART 2 Dr Paul Jenkins MA MD MRCP, Dr Philip Kelly MRCP £19.95 280 pages with illustrations Chapters covering all five PACES stations (Respiratory and Abdominal; History taking; Cardiovascular and Neurological; Communication Skills; Skin, Locomotor, Eyes and Endocrine)
The MRCP Part 2 Oral and Clinical component was replaced by PACES (Practical Assessment of Clinical Examination Skills) in June 2001. This text aims to match the content and level of difficulty of this examination. It contains chapters that cover all five PACES stations - respiratory and abdominal; history taking; cardiovascular and neurological; communication skills; and skin, locomotor, eyes and endocrine - and presents the ten most common diagnoses in each station. The book presents detailed information on relevant points of examination, summary of presentation, causes of the diagnosis, investigations and brief management. A communication skills chapter contains information on informing patients about diagnosis, relevant features of a disease, complications, prognosis, investigations and management
At your fingertips—the A-to-Z of CFS! This essential guide summarizes current knowledge about Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) to help doctors and those working with CFS become familiar with the latest developments and lessons learned about CFS. Comprehensive and thorough, this important book highlights areas that need more research and gives you greater awareness of this widespread and growing problem.
Published 2000. Available in Hardcover & Softcover, 160 pages with index.
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and the Body's Immune Defense System:
What Does the Research Say?
Description:
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and the Body’s Immune Defense System presents vital new information on a crippling disorder that has the biomedical community searching for answers. Current research suggests CFS is associated with immune abnormalities that can potentially account for its origin and development. This book is crucial reading for all patients with CFS and for the healthcare professionals that trust.
Published 2002. Available in Hardcover & Softcover, 130 pages with index.
Author(s):
Roberto Patarca-Montero, MD, PhD, HCLD
Published by The Haworth Press, Inc.
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Genes and Infection:
The Eta-1/Op Paradigm
Description:
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Genes, and Infection: The Eta-1/Op Paradigm focuses on the Early T lymphocyte activation-1/osteopontin gene (Eta-1/Op), a cytokine that offers natural resistance to bacteria and viruses that may play a role in the suspected link between microbial infections and CFS. Written by the leading experts in the field, the book details the historical, and scientific aspects of Eta-1/Op and its relationship to infection agents such as Rickettsia.
Published 2003. Available in Hardcover & Softcover, 254 pages with index.
Author(s):
Roberto Patarca-Montero, MD, PhD, HCLD
Published by The Haworth Press, Inc.
