Download or read book Cancer and HIV Clinical Nutrition Pocket Guide written by Gail M. Wilkes and published by Jones & Bartlett Pub. This book was released on 1995 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Cancer and HIV Clinical Nutrition written by Gail Wilkes and published by . This book was released on 1999-04 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Cancer and HIV Clinical Nutrition Pocket Guide written by Gail M. Wilkes and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 1999 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Assists clinicians in providing care to individuals experiencing nutritional alterations related to cancer or HIV infection. Overviews basic nutritional concepts and nutritional alterations in cancer and HIV infection, addresses pathophysiology and malnutrition in cancer and HIV, and gives strategie
Download or read book Nutrition and HIV written by Vivian Pribram and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-06-13 with total page 528 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Today over 40 million adults and children worldwide are infected with HIV, however knowledge of the disease has increased greatly and the prognosis is now good for those with access to anti-retroviral treatment. For many, HIV is now a long-term chronic condition and with decreased mortality, patient requirements and disease patterns have changed, making it increasingly apparent to health care professionals that the treatment of HIV should include optimum nutrition and healthy lifestyle interventions to help sufferers lead long and healthy lives. In this essential new book an international team of authors under the editorship of Specialist HIV Dietitian Vivian Pribram bring together the latest research to provide the practicing dietitian and nutritionist with a practical guide to the nutritional care of the HIV and AIDS patient. Students and other health care professionals working and studying this area will also find Nutrition and HIV an important and valuable resource.
Download or read book The Clinical Guide to Oncology Nutrition written by Paula Davis McCallum and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Intended as a reference to be used by dietetics professionals, dietetics interns, medical students and residents, nurses, and other health care professionals. Covers the spectrum of oncology nutrition from prevention to recovery and alternative therapy to palliative care and hospice. There are three appendices covering symptom management, common supportive drug therapies used in oncology, and resources for the professional and for the patient and family.
Download or read book Mosby s Pocket Guide to Nutritional Assessment and Care E Book written by Mary Courtney Moore and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2016-07-02 with total page 608 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Perform thorough nutrition assessments and interventions with the help of this concise yet comprehensive resource. Whether you’re a clinical practitioner or a student, you’ll benefit from a focus on the health effects of overweight and obesity and an overview of cultural impacts on nutrition. The new edition incorporates the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2005 and the MyPyramid plan for diet and lifestyle planning. The Nutrition Care Process concept gives you even more tools to provide better nutrition assessment and care. From drug-nutrient interactions to the latest American Heart Association recommendations, you’ll always have the most current and relevant nutrition information within reach. Incorporates nutrition assessment into almost every chapter, emphasizing performance of a complete nutrition assessment as a basis for planning nutrition interventions and teaching. Covers both enteral and parenteral nutrition support. Highlights the importance of weight control and physical activity for the prevention and care of diabetes and other health problems. Cultural and ethnic nutrition information helps you understand food preferences of diverse populations to aid in planning interventions that will better suit clients’ needs. Appendixes available on Evolve provide valuable resources for nutrition intervention, referral, and teaching. The glossary gives you clear definitions of words in an easily accessible reference. MyPyramid and MyPyramid for Kids simplify diet and lifestyle planning for all age groups. NEW assessment tool MEDFICTS (Meat, Eggs, Dairy, Fried foods, In baked goods, Convenience foods, Table fats, Snacks) helps evaluate an individual’s diet. MORE information on limiting sodium intake to fight hypertension and ischemic heart disease. EXPANDED content on the liver, particularly related to hepatitis. NEW table lists medications that can impair control of glucose and lipid levels. NEW information on medications to address the nutritional implications of cancer, HIV infection, and diabetes.
Download or read book Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Pocket Guide to the Nutrition Care Process and Cancer written by Barbara L. Grant and published by . This book was released on 2015-10-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This easy to-use reference guide integrates the Nutrition Care Process framework, the 2007 and 2013 Oncology Nutrition Evidence-Based Nutrition Practice Guidelines and recommendations from cancer-focused health organizations about medical nutrition therapy for patients diagnosed with cancer. From nutrition screening through monitoring and evaluation, this pocket guide is a resource for every patient encounter.
Download or read book Clinical Nutrition in Practice written by Nikolaos Katsilambros and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-06-09 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An easy-to-use book with questions on clinical nutrition clearly posed and answers based on real-life studies, this is a ready reference for the busy healthcare professional. Clinical Nutrition in Practice opens with introductory chapters on the basis of healthy nutrition, malnutrition and nutritional assessment. These are followed by chapters addressing the nutritional needs of patients with obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, rheumatoid and neurologic disorders, as well as diseases of various organ systems, such as the GI tract, renal and pulmonary systems. Special attention is given to describing nutrition in cancer patients and those with HIV/AIDS and the book concludes with a discussion of enteral and parenteral nutrition. Nutritionists, dietitians and other health professionals working with patients with impaired nutrition or special nutritional requirements, such as diabetologists, endocrinologists (especially those treating obesity), cardiologists and oncologists will find this a refreshing approach to an important subject. Nurses, medical students and those working in the food industry will also find this a handy guide. Easy-to-follow style with questions clearly posed and answers based on real-life case studies Outlines the basics of healthy nutrition, malnutrition and nutritional assessment Detailed consideration of the nutritional needs of patients with a variety of chronic diseases, e.g. cardiovascular or rheumatoid disorders, cancer and HIV/AIDS Uses an interesting contemporary approach that health professionals will find a refreshing change
Download or read book HIV Nursing and Symptom Management written by Mary Ropka and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 1998 with total page 836 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: HIV Nursing and Symptom Management covers diverse aspects of the clinical care of the individual with HIV infection, with a particular emphasis on the management of common clinical problems or symptoms. Written by a team of experts, this book combines evidence-based content with clinical expertise to provide the basis for the most current, effective care. Incorporating the latest HIV pharmacologic regimens and HIV treatment recommendations, including protease inhibitors and combination therapy, this book provides state-of-the-science and state-of-the-art clinical content for all health care practitioners who care for individuals with HIV infection.
Download or read book Clinical Nutrition for Oncology Patients written by Mary Marian and published by Jones & Bartlett Publishers. This book was released on 2010-10-25 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Clincial Nutrition for Oncology Patients provides clinicians who interact with cancer survivors the information they need to help patients make informed choices and improve long-term outcomes. This comprehensive resource outlines nutritional management recommendations for care prior to, during, and after treatment and addresses specific nutritional needs and complementary therapies that may be of help to a patient. This book is written by a variety of clinicians who not only care for cancer survivors and their caregivers but are also experts in the field of nutritional oncology. Important Notice: The digital edition of this book is missing some of the images or content found in the physical edition.
Download or read book Fatigue in Cancer written by Maryl Lynne Winningham and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2000 with total page 470 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The study of fatigue as a major focus in clinical practice and research is relatively new, but the editors argue that much more is known about it than most texts admit. Here two dozen essays and interviews represent the perspectives of clinically oriented people, who often go beyond the established
Download or read book Contemporary Issues in Prostate Cancer written by Jeanne Held-Warmkessel and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2000 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nurses must have the most up-to-date information possible in order to provide accurate patienteducation and competent nursing care to men with prostate cancer, in a concise, thorough manner. Chapters on risk factors, screening and prevention, diagnosis, different treatmentmodalities, and symptom management are included.
Download or read book Cancer Symptom Management written by Connie Henke Yarbro and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2004 with total page 784 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Accompanying CD-ROM contains customizable patient self-care guides.
Download or read book Hospice and Palliative Care written by Walter B. Forman and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2003 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hospice and Palliative Care: Concepts and Practice, Second Edition offers theoretical perspectives and practical information about this growing field. Contributing authors from a variety of backgrounds working in end-of-life care present a historical overview of hospice and explain how the interdisciplinary team functions in the hospice setting. They then discuss challenges to the team including symptom management, death education, ethical issues, and support groups. The future of hospice is addressed in the final part of the book. The contributors are experts in community medical care, geriatric care, nursing care, pain management, research, counseling, and hospice management.
Download or read book Clinical Handbook for Biotherapy written by Paula Trahan Rieger and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 1999 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A pocket (4x7.5") reference on all major biological agents and their respective nursing management. Individual chapters on all major categories follow a consistent format of overview of biology, mechanisms of action, regulatory approvals, clinical tips, side effects, administration and dosing, bibliography, and useful web sites and addresses. Information is presented in outline format. Includes overview chapters on biotherapy and the immune system, plus a glossary. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Download or read book Manual of Pediatric Nutrition written by and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 1997-10-01 with total page 484 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This revised 3rd edition of the Twin Cities District Dietetic Association (TCDDA) Manual of Pediatric Nutrition is the result of a cooperative effort on the part of the pediatric dietitians from the major children's hospitals, pediatric units, and public health agencies serving children in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area. This joint effort was undertaken with the belief that a single manual, written by dietitians with experience and expertise in various areas of pediatrics, would promote continuity in the nutritional care of the pediatric population in the Twin Cities. Topics include General Nutrition, Nutrition Assessment, Consistency Modifications, Diabetes, Weight Management, Nutrition for Children with Special Health Care Needs, and many more.
Download or read book Contemporary Issues in Breast Cancer written by Karen Hassey Dow and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2004 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now in its second edition, Contemporary Issues in Breast Cancer addresses the significant changes that have occurred in breast cancer treatment in recent years. Completely revised and updated, the second edition offers current breast cancer findings and research interventions. The latest information on epidemiology, treatment, and symptom management is presented from a nursing perspective, and new chapters focus specifically on the treatment of recurrent and metastatic breast cancer. This unique book also explores survivorship and end of life in the context of the individual, family, and community, and provides insight into the role that culture and ethnicity play in understanding and treating breast cancer. Contemporary Issues in Breast Cancer, Second Edition is an indispensable resource for both oncology nurses and advanced practice nurses in medical and surgical oncology.
