Download or read book Diabetes Its Medical and Cultural History written by Dietrich v. Engelhardt and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 492 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Diabetes. Its Medical and Cultural History covers the history of scientific inquiry into this affliction from antiquity to the discovery of insulin (1921) with concurrent consideration of the history of the patient and the cultural historical background. The reprints of medical historical studies discuss general relationships as well as specific details and exceptional research achievements of the past. Included in the bibliography of primary sources are the most important historical contributions in diabetic research and diabetic therapy with the author's name and information on the place of publication. The bibliography of secondary literature consolidates international studies from the past century to the present on the history of the theory of diabetes and therapeutic approaches. Illustrations and literary texts document cultural historical relationships. In index of persons and items facilitates use of this work which is intended to provide a stimulus for the physician, medical historian, medical student, general historian as well as diabetics themselves.

Download or read book Acupuncture in Practice written by Hugh MacPherson (Ph. D.) and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by THE leading lights in the field of integrating acupuncture into a Western medical system, this book bridges the gap between the theoretical foundations of acupuncture and its application in a modern Western clinical context. Each case history focuses on the complexities and dilemmas of treatment that are tackled, providing valuable insights by experienced practitioners into the management of a course of acupuncture treatment.

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Download or read book Compositiones Medicamentorum written by Scribonius (Largus) and published by Franklin Classics Trade Press. This book was released on 2018-11-11 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Download or read book Transplantation of the Pancreas written by Rainer W.G. Gruessner and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2004-04-27 with total page 736 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although pancreas transplants have been performed for more than 30 years, the last few years have witnessed significant growth in the options available for pancreas transplantation. Transplantation of the Pancreas, edited by Drs. Gruessner and Sutherland provides a state-of-the-art, definitive reference work on pancreas transplantation for transplant surgeons and physicians as well as for endocrinologists, diabetologists, nephrologists, and neurologists. The editors, from the renowned University of Minnesota Transplant Division and the Diabetes Institute, have assembled a group of renowned experts to provide an all-inclusive overview of pancreas transplantation. The text features insights on the pathophysiology of diabetes mellitus and the limitations of nontransplant treatments, highlights experimental research and clinical history of pancreas transplantation, and compares and contrasts different surgical procedures. The discussions detail the broad spectrum of post-transplant complications and their treatments, which frequently require skills in general, vascular, and laparoscopic surgery; interventional radiology; critical care; and infectious disease. Chapters on pretransplant evaluation, immunosuppression, immunology, pathology, long-term outcome, quality of life, and cost-effectiveness focus on issues unique to pancreas recipients. Evolving areas, such as pretransplant evaluation of pancreas transplant candidates, living donation, and the current status of islet transplantation are discussed. Augmented by more than 280 illustrations, including full color line drawings created exclusively for the text, this book is the standard reference for all transplant professionals as well as for all physicians caring for the transplant patient.

Download or read book A Bit Off the Map and Other Stories written by Angus Wilson and published by Viking Adult. This book was released on 1957 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It was a decade of rubber plants, Espresso bars and skiffle, of Suez, Teddy boys and Angry Young men, these eight short stories reflect the preoccupations and secrets of the 'respectable' middle class of the fifties.

Download or read book V cu de l insulinoth rapie chez les patients diab tiques de type 2 en m decine g n rale written by Dorothée Gras and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contexte: La prise en charge du diabète de type 2 est un enjeu de santé publique en France. Il existe un retard à l'instauration de l'insulinothérapie, faisant pourtant partie de la stratégie thérapeutique. Comprendre le vécu des patients sous insulinothérapie a pour but d'améliorer nos pratiques lors de l'instauration et le suivi de l'insuline. Méthode: Une étude qualitative par analyse thématique de contenu a été réalisée grâce à des entretiens semi-dirigés. L'échantillon de patients diabétiques de type 2, suivi en médecine générale, est raisonné diversifié. Les entretiens ont été menés jusqu'à saturation des données, avec triangulation des chercheurs. Résultats: Dix-neuf entretiens ont été réalisés. Les réactions à l'annonce de l'instauration d'une insulinothérapie n'étaient pas toutes négatives. Pour certains, elle était accueillie comme une alternative séduisante aux antidiabétiques oraux. La facilité d'utilisation du système d'injection, l'absence de douleur et la gestion facile du traitement étaient des atouts majeurs. L'insulinothérapie était jugée comme efficace et plus physiologique que les autres médicaments, avec également moins d'effets secondaires. Néanmoins, elle était parfois vécue comme un handicap, une rupture avec une vie «antérieure». C'était ainsi la prise de conscience de leur statut de patient diabétique. La relation des patients diabétiques avec leurs proches était souvent modifiée depuis le diagnostic du diabète, mais pas forcément depuis l'instauration de l'insuline. Ils étaient en effet impliqués dans le suivi des règles hygiéno-diététiques. Par contre, un manque d'informations des patients était retrouvé, notamment lors de l'instauration de l'insuline en ambulatoire. L'espoir en un avenir meilleur, était également remarquable. Conclusion : L'amélioration de l'encadrement des patients, par le développement de l'éducation thérapeutique personnalisée, devrait permettre à moyen terme, de pallier au manque d'information des patients. Il est fondamental d'inclure les aidants dans cette démarche éducative. En ayant une meilleure connaissance de leur maladie et de leur traitement, le vécu de l'insulinothérapie par nos patients ne pourra que s'améliorer.