WHO Expert Consultation on Rabies Organization, World Health
World Health Organization technical report series,
2013
982
eBook, Journal Article
Recenzirano
More than 99% of all human rabies deaths occur in the developing world and although effective and economical control measures are available the disease has not been brought under control throughout ...most of the affected countries. Given that a major factor in the low level of commitment to rabies control is a lack of accurate data on the true public health impact of the disease this report of a WHO Expert Consultation begins by providing new data on the estimated burden of the disease and its distribution in the world. It also reviews recent progress in the classification of rabies viruses rabies pathogenesis and diagnosis rabies pre- and post-exposure prophylaxis the management of rabies patients and canine as well as wildlife rabies prevention and control. _x000D__x000D_ _x000D__x000D_ The information in this report should be considered the most current data on rabies prevention and control and supersedes that of the report of the first WHO Expert Consultation on Rabies published in 2005.
Multiple Sclerosis Weiner, Howard L; Stankiewicz, James M
2012, 2012-02-08, 2012-02-15
eBook
Designed for both neurologists and non-neurologists, Multiple Sclerosis: Diagnosis and Therapytakes a practical approach to the most current principles of diagnosis and management of this complex ...disease. Editors and authors from Harvard Medical School have contributed up-to-date therapeutic information for the various stages and types of MS and also provide the necessary background regarding the pathogenesis of the disease.
This report provides information about new diagnostic approaches new therapeutic regimens and better understanding of the distribution of the disease with high-quality mapping. The roles of human and ...animal reservoirs and the tsetse fly vectors that transmit the parasites are emphasized. The new information has formed the basis for an integrated strategy with which it is hoped that elimination of HAT will be achieved. The report also contains recommendations on the approaches that will lead to elimination of the disease. _x000D__x000D_ _x000D__x000D_ Human African Tryponosomiasis (HAT) is a disease that afflicts populations in rural Africa where the tsetse fly vector that transmits the causative trypanosome parasites thrives. There are two forms of HAT: one known as gambiense HAT is endemic in West and Central Africa and causes over 95% of current cases; the other known as rhodesiense HAT is endemic in East and southern Africa and accounts for the remainder of cases. The presence of parasites in the brain leads to progressive neurological breakdown. Changes to sleep-wake patterns are among the symptoms that characterize the disease also known as sleeping sickness . Eventually patients fall into a coma and die if not treated. Different treatments are available against parasites present in the haemolymphatic system (first stage) and those that have entered the brain (second stage). Currently lumbar puncture is required to select the appropriate drug.
Praise for this book: Chapters are clearly written and...the black-and-white illustrations and reproductions of cerebral radiographs are of remarkably good quality...an excellent multidisciplinary ...overview. --Doody's Review From important aspects of the physical examination to imaging studies to treatment options and dosage guidelines, Decision Making in Neurocritical Care provides a solid introduction to the evidence-based management of patients in the neurological intensive care unit. Succinct text in a highly accessible bullet- point format details the essentials of history-taking, physical examination, differential diagnosis, diagnostic evaluation, and treatments for a range of neurological problems in the critical care setting.Special features: * Brief vignettes of typical cases emphasize key questions for the physician to consider and urgent orders to be given * Coverage of the basics of neurocritical care, including techniques of intubation, ventilator management, sedation, and multimodality monitoring * Pearls and pitfalls highlight key points in patient management * Convenient medication tables, including dosages, adverse effects, and contraindications * Consistent presentation in each chapter enhances ease of use * Ideal for neurologists, neurosurgeons and critical care physicians at all levels, this book is invaluable for optimizing patient care. It is also an excellent choice for board review preparation in these specialties.
The analysis carried out, as well as the systematisation and generalisation of flight safety problems, has allowed us to propose a model for a flight safety management system and to define directions ...for priority research. To solve flight safety problems, it is suggested to use the integrated methods of flight safety management on the basis of basic and partial criteria totality, where it is possible to take into account simultaneously the probabilistic indices of the system and informative indices, which are connected by means of using neural networks.
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder is increasingly being diagnosed in people of all ages, and this book demonstrates how art therapy can not only assist with diagnosis, but also provides a ...valuable means of helping to improve skills such as concentration and focus, boost self-esteem, and cope with impulsivity. Educational social skills art groups can help with understanding of AD/HD in addition to teaching strategies to relieve the symptoms. Art therapy is also important for alleviating feelings of isolation and confusion that may come with the diagnosis, and, as an ongoing process, it can be a useful tool for checking clients' progress from the initial assessment onwards. In the first part of her book, the author explores ways of using art therapy and of setting up art therapy groups. Her advice and practical suggestions will be useful to anyone with an interest in AD/HD. The later chapters offer therapists more detailed guidance on therapy sessions with clients with AD/HD. Practical and informative, and based on the author's long experience with art therapy and AD/HD, this will be a valuable book for therapists, mental health professionals, and people who live or work with AD/HD.
Straipsnyje pristatomi interviu su 221 tėvų, auginančių protiškai atsilikusius vaikus, rezultatai. Daugiausia dėmesio skiriama tėvų reakcijai, sužinojus informaciją apie vaiko negalią. Buvo ...nustatyta, kad vaikų psichiatrai ir pediatrai stengiasi vėlinti adekvačios diagnozės pranešimą tėvams. Iš kitos pusės, nustatyta, kad retrospektyviai tėvai vertina ankstesnį informavimą apie problemą. Šių psichologinių fenomenų priežastys ir pasekmės pristatytos straipsnyje.
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