Treat musculoskeletal pain more quickly and effectively with acupuncture and osteopathic treatment! Handbook of Acupuncture and Osteopathic Techniques in the Treatment of Musculoskeletal Pain: The Mazzanti AcuOsteo Method® details the treatment of musculoskeletal pain using a new combined approach that integrates two branches of medical science: acupuncture and osteopathy. Written by Umberto Mazzanti, an expert in acupuncture, osteopathy, physiotherapy, rehabilitation, and sports medicine, along with co-authors who are experts in acupuncture, this text approaches diagnostics and therapy by integrating Western, Traditional Chinese, and Osteopathic Medicine, offering acupuncture and osteopathic practitioners and students, along with medical doctors, a triple perspective on pain management. Comprehensive coverage teaches how a correct diagnosis of the cause of the pain is made and how to choose the right treatment, whether it be acupuncture, osteopathy, or a combination of both. Western medicine concepts and red flags to manage emergency conditions are included. An enhanced ebook, included with print purchase, offers video demonstrations of the procedures described in the text.
In this issue of Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, guest editor Dr. Neal Blitz brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Minimal Incision Surgery. Recent advances in techniques, instrumentation, and technology have led to many changes to minimally invasive approaches to deformity correction, resulting in less soft tissue distribution, fewer complications, less postoperative pain, and improved cosmesis. This issue brings readers up to date with how and when to use these innovative techniques for a variety of conditions through the foot and ankle.
Master the role of the medical laboratory scientist working in the blood bank and transfusion services! Basic & Applied Concepts of Blood Banking and Transfusion Practices, 6th Edition combines scientific principles with practice tips to engage learners with realistic laboratory experiences. These concepts are delivered through relevant case studies and critical thinking exercises. The text provides an overview of topics including quality and safety, the major blood groups, blood collecting and testing, transfusion reactions, and blood component preparation. Written by Paula Howard and Wyenona “Nonie” Hicks, both experienced Medical Laboratory Scientists and certified as Specialists in Blood Banking (SBB), this text is ideal for students in any Medical Laboratory Science (MLS), Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT), or Blood Bank Technology (BBT) training program, as well as for practicing laboratory and healthcare professionals who wish to train for work in blood banks and transfusion services.
Effective communication is a prerequisite for safe and high-quality health care. Stories in Health Communication consists of a series of videos and accompanying text designed to support readers to develop their communication skills to pass their assessments and to communicate more effectively in practice.The Stories book includes 12 short videos demonstrating effective and ineffective interactions between health practitioners and individuals. Students are encouraged to first watch each video, then complete the related activities to develop their own understanding and competence.This book will help students critique different communication interactions, reflect on their own habits, consider new skills for communicating more effectively to different people in different settings, and then apply what they learn to practice.