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By mary burgess-smith ph.d.
I wrote this book to help families who have a child with a traumatic brain injury. My daughter was involved in an accident, the severity of which changed her life and the lives of our family forever. During her accident, subsequent treatment, and recovery I found professional systems to be lacking in information and support. Technical medical expertise to keep Tania alive was available, but there was a shortage of awareness for the family's pain, helplessness and frustration. Information and resources that could have helped us cope better were either not available or easily assessable. Here is how this book can help you: - Part One is Tania's story and mine which will give you insight into our journey.
- Part Two gives details on issues many of us face and solutions that are available to help.
- Part Three is a resource listing of helpful books and web sites.
When I think of my experience as a mother of a traumatically brain injured child, despite the sadness I feel, I realize that I can take this seemingly worthless experience and create some meaning by helping families and professionals better deal with brain trauma with brain trauma.
FORMAT: Softcover
By mary burgess-smith ph.d.
I wrote this book to help families who have a child with a traumatic brain injury. My daughter was involved in an accident, the severity of which changed her life and the lives of our family forever. During her accident, subsequent treatment, and recovery I found professional systems to be lacking in information and support. Technical medical expertise to keep Tania alive was available, but there was a shortage of awareness for the family's pain, helplessness and frustration. Information and resources that could have helped us cope better were either not available or easily assessable. Here is how this book can help you: - Part One is Tania's story and mine which will give you insight into our journey.
- Part Two gives details on issues many of us face and solutions that are available to help.
- Part Three is a resource listing of helpful books and web sites.
When I think of my experience as a mother of a traumatically brain injured child, despite the sadness I feel, I realize that I can take this seemingly worthless experience and create some meaning by helping families and professionals better deal with brain trauma with brain trauma.
FORMAT: E-Book
By Vanadiya Ermekova, Felix Sheinerman
Integrins play a critical role in numerous vital processes on the systemic, tissue, cell, and molecular levels. These include homeostasis; immunity; hematopoiesis; fertility and embryogenesis; cell proliferation, differentiation, cell cycle division and apoptosis; and gene expression. Impairment of integrins' functions causes the dramatic remodeling of these processes. Prolonged therapy with anti-α4β antibodies may result in severe pathological consequences, including generalized immunosuppression leading to an extreme risk of very serious infections; uncontrolled proliferation and altered differentiation of hematopoietic cells possibly leading to hematological abnormalities and increased risk of malignancies; and alterations in spermatogenesis, fertility, and embryonic development. Natalizumab (Tysabri) is an impressively effective drug. In the professional opinion of well-known neurologists it is considered to be a promising agent for the treatment of multiple sclerosis. However, whereas the evaluation of the drug's benefits can be done by neurologists alone, it is mandatory that the risk in using this agent should be assessed by a team of experts in a number of fields: immunology, infectious diseases, hematology, oncology, and embryology. It is essential to recognize that innovative integrin-antagonist therapy, e.g. therapy with anti-α4β integrin monoclonal antibodies, must be handled with extreme caution.
FORMAT: E-Book
By Dennis Swiercinsky
Life-changing traumatic brain injury can be a devastating and frustrating experience for an individual and his or her family. Or, brain injury can be a significant—yet not catastrophic—event that sets the stage for discovering what it means to become “normal” once more. Normal Again: Redefining Life with Brain Injury combines professional neuropsychological information alongside first-person accounts of the brain injury experience and the satisfactions of growing from it. The book provides insights for conquering the cognitive and emotional consequences of brain injury for individuals and families, as well as for educators, therapists, and medical professionals. The experience of brain injury does not have to be permanently dark and lonely. Instead, through an examination of personal values, the affirmation of hope, an on-going appraisal of realistic expectations, and application of specific rehabilitation strategies, life can once again have meaning, joy, and contentment. Normal Again focuses on a compassionate understanding of the personal experience of brain injury, with medical and psychological detail sufficient for gaining a basic understanding of brain injury. This is complemented with practical information about psychological, family, and vocational adjustments—and how to accomplish them—necessary for going beyond the usual scope of brain injury rehabilitation.
FORMAT: Softcover
By Mario Lloret Riera, Editorial Paidotribo, Carlos Conde Bonacher
La natación terapéutica, desde una perspectiva global, es entendida como aquellos programas de salud que se dirigen, por un lado, a la compensación de las desviaciones de la columna vertebral, es decir, escoliosis, heperlordosis e hipercifosis, y por otro lado, a la compensación de enfermedades y lesiones que pueden aparecer en la etapa adulta, utilizando para ello desplazamientos acuáticos descritos en el marco de la natación educativa. La natación terapéutica, por lo tanto, es un programa que utiliza las actividades acuáticas educativas con una finalidad de trabajo puramente higiénico-preventivo, aprovechando las propiedades físicas que el medio acuático presenta. Este programa, inicialmente, se sustenta en el principio de Arquímedes, según el cual todo cuerpo sumergido en un fluido experimenta un empuje hacia arriba igual al peso del fluido que desaloja. En consecuencia, todo cuerpo sumergido ejerce una presión sobre la superficie acuática, que es igual al peso de la columna de líquido situada debajo de este cuerpo. El libro es una recopilación teórico-práctica de las experiencias de los autores, en la intervención ante desviaciones del raquis y enfermedades y lesiones orgánicas. La obra presenta nociones básicas sobre las enfermedades y desviaciones más frecuentes de la columna vertebral, aportando la metodología y los modelos ejemplificados que dan mayor rigurosidad a la sesión acuática correctiva. Sus contenidos, su metodología de trabajo y su filosofía están en la línea de servir como guía, planteando estructuras en las que sea necesaria la interpretación, el análisis y la decisión de actuación de las personas que lo utilicen. En ningún caso se plantea su riguroso seguimiento como la solución a los problemas que aparecen en el tratamiento acuático de las actitudes posturales en niños y adolescentes. Debe ser el profesional que lo utilice quien decida qué línea es conveniente seguir adelante ante las diversas situaciones presentadas.
FORMAT: Softcover
By Ann Brandt
Guillain Barre Syndrome is strange combination of symptoms that includes paralysis in varying degrees. It strikes men and women, young and old. Often the primary care physician has difficulty diagnosing a GBS patient. After the symptoms have peaked and recovery has begun, patients expect to regain their old routines. However, many find their lives have changed in some way. A quest for information and a need to be connected with other GBS patients led Ann Brandt to walk a different path, away from community college teaching and toward writing and liaison work with other GBS patients. Patients need to feel connected with others. They are hungry for information about others’ experiences with the disease. Read how a sense of humor, faith in God, and a stubborn nature can work in recovery.
FORMAT: Hardcover
By Herb Tabak
No Whining is one man's gut-wrenching yet humorous account of his eight-week journey through Craig Hospital's Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) rehabilitation program. Paralyzed from the waist down, author Herb Tabak credits Craig's "no nonsense" rehabilitation philosophy as a major factor in the progress he has made to date towards recovery. Tabak relates the range of adventures he experienced while an SCI patient at Craig Hospital's world-renowned spinal cord injury rehab program in plain, easy to understand language. In pointing out the reasons that make Craig Hospital unique, No Whining covers a diverse spectrum of topics, including: - The Reality of Spinal Cord Injury
- The Craig Philosophy
- Physical Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Therapeutic Recreation
- Facing the Real World
- Craig Research
- Craig Graduates' Stories
- Over 30 Photos/Illustrations
No Whining is an inspirational resource for anyone with an interest in Spinal Cord Injuries.
FORMAT: Softcover
By Herb Tabak
No Whining is one man's gut-wrenching yet humorous account of his eight-week journey through Craig Hospital's Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) rehabilitation program. Paralyzed from the waist down, author Herb Tabak credits Craig's "no nonsense" rehabilitation philosophy as a major factor in the progress he has made to date towards recovery. Tabak relates the range of adventures he experienced while an SCI patient at Craig Hospital's world-renowned spinal cord injury rehab program in plain, easy to understand language. In pointing out the reasons that make Craig Hospital unique, No Whining covers a diverse spectrum of topics, including: - The Reality of Spinal Cord Injury
- The Craig Philosophy
- Physical Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Therapeutic Recreation
- Facing the Real World
- Craig Research
- Craig Graduates' Stories
- Over 30 Photos/Illustrations
No Whining is an inspirational resource for anyone with an interest in Spinal Cord Injuries.
FORMAT: Hardcover
By Herb Tabak
No Whining is one man's gut-wrenching yet humorous account of his eight-week journey through Craig Hospital's Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) rehabilitation program. Paralyzed from the waist down, author Herb Tabak credits Craig's "no nonsense" rehabilitation philosophy as a major factor in the progress he has made to date towards recovery. Tabak relates the range of adventures he experienced while an SCI patient at Craig Hospital's world-renowned spinal cord injury rehab program in plain, easy to understand language. In pointing out the reasons that make Craig Hospital unique, No Whining covers a diverse spectrum of topics, including: - The Reality of Spinal Cord Injury
- The Craig Philosophy
- Physical Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Therapeutic Recreation
- Facing the Real World
- Craig Research
- Craig Graduates' Stories
- Over 30 Photos/Illustrations
No Whining is an inspirational resource for anyone with an interest in Spinal Cord Injuries.
FORMAT: E-Book
By Scott Berman MD, CIDP
Peripheral neuropathies are a large group of chronic illnesses that cause changes in your life far beyond simply damaging nerves. Sufferers often confront pain, weakness, depression, anxiety, fatigue and insomnia. In addition there are long term changes in roles and relationships. Dr. Berman tackles these psychological and social issues in Coping with Peripheral Neuropathy from the viewpoint both of an experienced psychiatrist and of a fellow-sufferer with neuropathy. He details strategies to deal with changing roles at work and at home. He explores relationships and sexuality. Dr. Berman lays the groundwork for learning to cope and improve your quality of life in the face of these chronic diseases. He draws on experience treating chronically physically ill patients including neuropathy patients, as well as his own experience of having a neuropathy for ten years. Many good references are included to expand your knowledge and provide additional help.
FORMAT: Softcover
By Scott Berman MD, CIDP
Peripheral neuropathies are a large group of chronic illnesses that cause changes in your life far beyond simply damaging nerves. Sufferers often confront pain, weakness, depression, anxiety, fatigue and insomnia. In addition there are long term changes in roles and relationships. Dr. Berman tackles these psychological and social issues in Coping with Peripheral Neuropathy from the viewpoint both of an experienced psychiatrist and of a fellow-sufferer with neuropathy. He details strategies to deal with changing roles at work and at home. He explores relationships and sexuality. Dr. Berman lays the groundwork for learning to cope and improve your quality of life in the face of these chronic diseases. He draws on experience treating chronically physically ill patients including neuropathy patients, as well as his own experience of having a neuropathy for ten years. Many good references are included to expand your knowledge and provide additional help.
FORMAT: E-Book
By Ann Brandt
Guillain Barre Syndrome is strange combination of symptoms that includes paralysis in varying degrees. It strikes men and women, young and old. Often the primary care physician has difficulty diagnosing a GBS patient. After the symptoms have peaked and recovery has begun, patients expect to regain their old routines. However, many find their lives have changed in some way. A quest for information and a need to be connected with other GBS patients led Ann Brandt to walk a different path, away from community college teaching and toward writing and liaison work with other GBS patients. Patients need to feel connected with others. They are hungry for information about others’ experiences with the disease. Read how a sense of humor, faith in God, and a stubborn nature can work in recovery.
FORMAT: Softcover
By Wayne Brown
Battling a chronic disease can often be a lonely and frustrating ordeal. It doesn’t have to be. Alone in My Universe, compiled by Wayne Brown, presents a series of writings from patients suffering from acromegaly. Based on actual personal experiences, these narratives provide a primer of understanding for others dealing with this chronic, debilitating disease that affects many of the body’s systems. This collaborative effort, written by real people touched by acromegaly, attempts to raise awareness of this low-profile disease. Each patient tells his or her story as it relates to the disease and its complications. Topics include the following: • Handling pre-diagnosis frustration • Dealing with fears of medical treatment and surgery • Managing family issues and work issues • Talking with children • Managing negative energy • Coping with good and bad days • Living life each day With sympathy, empathy, and mutual support, Alone in the Universe shares the heartfelt stories of those suffering from acromegaly to show others that they are not alone in their battle.
FORMAT: Softcover
By Wayne Brown
Battling a chronic disease can often be a lonely and frustrating ordeal. It doesn’t have to be. Alone in My Universe, compiled by Wayne Brown, presents a series of writings from patients suffering from acromegaly. Based on actual personal experiences, these narratives provide a primer of understanding for others dealing with this chronic, debilitating disease that affects many of the body’s systems. This collaborative effort, written by real people touched by acromegaly, attempts to raise awareness of this low-profile disease. Each patient tells his or her story as it relates to the disease and its complications. Topics include the following: • Handling pre-diagnosis frustration • Dealing with fears of medical treatment and surgery • Managing family issues and work issues • Talking with children • Managing negative energy • Coping with good and bad days • Living life each day With sympathy, empathy, and mutual support, Alone in the Universe shares the heartfelt stories of those suffering from acromegaly to show others that they are not alone in their battle.
FORMAT: Hardcover
By Wayne Brown
Battling a chronic disease can often be a lonely and frustrating ordeal. It doesn’t have to be. Alone in My Universe, compiled by Wayne Brown, presents a series of writings from patients suffering from acromegaly. Based on actual personal experiences, these narratives provide a primer of understanding for others dealing with this chronic, debilitating disease that affects many of the body’s systems. This collaborative effort, written by real people touched by acromegaly, attempts to raise awareness of this low-profile disease. Each patient tells his or her story as it relates to the disease and its complications. Topics include the following: • Handling pre-diagnosis frustration • Dealing with fears of medical treatment and surgery • Managing family issues and work issues • Talking with children • Managing negative energy • Coping with good and bad days • Living life each day With sympathy, empathy, and mutual support, Alone in the Universe shares the heartfelt stories of those suffering from acromegaly to show others that they are not alone in their battle.
FORMAT: E-Book
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