Summaries of books about Chronic Illness Management:
The Ventilator Book
William Owens
The book serves as a practical guide for medical professionals on the use of mechanical ventilation, explaining the principles, settings, and management of ventilated patients in a clear and concise manner. It covers various modes of ventilation, troubleshooting, and strategies for dealing with common clinical scenarios.
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Managing Type 2 Diabetes For Dummies
American Diabetes Association ADA
The book provides practical advice and step-by-step guidance for individuals with type 2 diabetes to manage their condition effectively, covering topics such as diet, exercise, medication, and blood sugar monitoring. It also offers tips for dealing with the emotional aspects of the disease and strategies for preventing complications.
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Family Nurse Practitioner Certification Intensive Review
Maria T. Codina Leik
The book provides a comprehensive review for nurse practitioners preparing for their family nurse practitioner certification exams, covering clinical management, treatment plans, and evidence-based practice. It includes practice questions, test-taking strategies, and thorough explanations of both correct and incorrect answers to enhance understanding and retention of key concepts.
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The FibroManual
A Complete Fibromyalgia Treatment Guide for You and Your Doctor
Ginevra Liptan
The book provides a comprehensive guide to understanding and managing fibromyalgia, combining medical research with practical advice for both patients and healthcare providers. It includes treatment strategies, lifestyle recommendations, and a plan to help sufferers alleviate symptoms and improve their quality of life through a holistic approach.
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The Way Out
A Revolutionary, Scientifically Proven Approach to Healing Chronic Pain
Alan Gordon|Alon Ziv
The book presents a method for treating chronic pain through a psychological and neurological approach, focusing on breaking the cycle of pain by retraining the brain. It combines practical exercises, case studies, and an explanation of the science behind pain to empower individuals to alleviate their symptoms without relying on medication or surgery.
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DSM-5 Insanely Simplified
Unlocking the Spectrums within DSM-5 and ICD-10
Steven Buser M.D
The book provides a concise and accessible overview of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5), aiming to simplify the complex criteria and classifications of mental disorders for clinicians and students. It also offers insights into the relationship between DSM-5 diagnoses and their corresponding codes in the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision (ICD-10).
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The Autoimmune Fix
How to Stop the Hidden Autoimmune Damage That Keeps You Sick, Fat, and Tired Before It Turns Into Disease
Tom O'Bryan
The book provides an exploration of the underlying causes of autoimmune diseases, emphasizing the role of diet and lifestyle in triggering chronic health issues. It offers a step-by-step approach to identifying potential dietary triggers, healing the gut, and implementing lifestyle changes aimed at reducing inflammation and preventing the progression of autoimmune conditions.
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Patho Phlash! Pathophysiology Flash Cards
Valerie I Leek
The book contains a set of flashcards designed to help students learn and review key pathophysiology concepts and diseases. Each card highlights clinical conditions with their signs, symptoms, and mechanisms in a concise, easy-to-digest format ideal for quick learning and retention.
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Life Without Diabetes
The Definitive Guide to Understanding and Reversing Type 2 Diabetes
Roy Taylor
The book presents a comprehensive approach to understanding the causes of type 2 diabetes and offers a scientifically supported program for reversing the condition, based on calorie restriction and weight management. It explains the Twin Cycle Hypothesis, detailing how excess fat in the liver and pancreas can lead to diabetes, and provides practical advice for diet and lifestyle changes to restore normal glucose metabolism.
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The Immune System Recovery Plan
A Doctor's 4-Step Program to Treat Autoimmune Disease
Susan Blum
The book provides a comprehensive approach to treating autoimmune diseases through a four-step program that includes using food as medicine, understanding the impact of stress on the immune system, healing the gut, and supporting the liver. It combines a blend of conventional and holistic medicine, offering practical advice, recipes, and self-assessment quizzes to help readers create a personalized treatment plan.
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