Aloes: The Genus Aloe (Medicinal and Aromatic Plants- Industrial Profiles Series)
Author: Tom Reynolds
Aloes are a large genus of plants, about 450 species, from sub-Saharan Africa, Madagascar, and parts of Arabia. Many species are widespread in warm or tropical semi-arid regions, yet the distribution of others is limited to a few living in desert or wet mountainous regions. While some species have been adopted as medicinal plants since ancient times and others are used locally in folk medicine, scientists have yet to discover the full biological activity of the many aloe compounds. In order to realize the vast potential of the genus, it is essential to gather the knowledge acquired over the last fifty years into one comprehensive compilation. A landmark publication, Aloes: The genus Aloes reviews all botanical, chemical, biochemical, and medical information as well as commercial applications of aloes. The first part of the book features information on the habitat and taxonomy of aloes, followed by a section on aloe constituents. Part 3 focuses on therapeutic activity and includes chapters on aloe's role in wound healing, skin cancer, and the immune system. The final section is devoted to aloe biology. Chapters are written by accomplished contributors who share their expertise and insight from all areas of academia and industry. Providing a solid foundation for future research, this volume brings together a wealth of information on aloes from a variety of sources, including seldom-recorded folk customs. It is a valuable guide for researchers and professionals in the areas of botany, natural product chemistry, pharmacology, dermatology, and immunology.
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Problem-Based Behavioral Science And Psychiatry
Author: Anthony Guerrero
Students of behavioral science, whether residents in psychiatry, graduate students in psychology or clinical social work, or third– and fourth–year medical students preparing for the USMLE Step 1 and 2 examinations, need to understand patients' behavior, how to communicate effectively, and how to recognize and deal with psychiatric disorders. Problem–based learning involves the detailed, systematic study of real and fictitious patient cases. Although more than sixty medical schools incorporate problem–based learning in their curricula, there are no current textbooks to support and guide this aspect of courses in behavioral sciences, behavioral medicine, or psychiatry.
This book presents simulated patient cases in psychiatry and behavioral science, providing a real–world context for students and graduates in these areas. It introduces the topics described below through detailed case vignettes using a model of problem–based learning called progressive disclosure. Sample diagrams known as mechanistic case diagrams illustrate the neurobiological mechanisms underlying behavioral symptoms and show how behavioral and psychosocial factors impact on patient care.
Table of Contents:
Pt. I Introduction
1 How to Use This Book Anthony P. S. Guerrero Guerrero, Anthony P. S. Melissa Piasecki Piasecki, Melissa Nathanael W. Cardon Cardon, Nathanael W. 3
Pt. II Human Behavior
2 Childhood Development Maya Strange Strange, Maya Andrea Sorensen Sorensen, Andrea 17
3 Effects of Experience on Brain Development Jeffrey Raskin Raskin, Jeffrey Whitney Waldroup Waldroup, Whitney Nikhil Majumdar Majumdar, Nikhil Melissa Piasecki Piasecki, Melissa 31
4 Learning Principles of Human Behavior David O. Antonuccio Antonuccio, David O. Amber Hayes Hayes, Amber 49
5 Sexuality Throughout the Life Cycle Kevin Allen Mack Mack, Kevin Allen Anthony P. S. Guerrero Guerrero, Anthony P. S. 67
6 Adaptation and Coping in a Medical Setting Maria-Christina Stewart Stewart, Maria-Christina 77
7 Violence and Abuse Jeanelle J. Sugimoto Sugimoto, Jeanelle J. Anthony P. S. Guerrero Guerrero, Anthony P. S. 89
Pt. III Healthcare Principles
8 The Physician-Patient Relationship My Kha Kha, My Melissa Piasecki Piasecki, Melissa 107
9 Ethics and Professionalism Jacob Doris Doris, Jacob Marin Gillis Gillis, Marin 121
10 Adherence in Medicine Maxwell Takai Frank Frank, Maxwell Takai Eriko Takai Frank Frank, Eriko Takai 133
11 Stress and Health Michael K. Daines Daines, Michael K. Nikhil Majumdar Majumdar, Nikhil 141
12 Health Care 101 David C. Fiore Fiore, David C. Jason P. Crawford Crawford, Jason P. 151
13 Stigma and Medicine Barbara Kohlenberg Kohlenberg, Barbara Melanie Watkins Watkins, Melanie Lindsay Fletcher Fletcher, Lindsay 171
14 Culture, Ethnicity, and Medicine Anthony P. S. Guerrero Guerrero, Anthony P. S. 183
15 Quantitative Measures in Healthcare M. Anand SamtaniSamtani, M. Anand Earl S. Hishinuma Hishinuma, Earl S. Deborah A. Goebert Goebert, Deborah A. 193
16 Death, Dying, and End-of-Life Care Lori Murayama-Sung Murayama-Sung, Lori Iqbal Ahmed Ahmed, Iqbal 215
Pt. IV Behavioral Neuroscience and Clinical Psychiatry
17 Basic Principles of Evaluation: Interviewing, Mental Status Examination, Differential Diagnosis, and Treatment Planning Anthony P. S. Guerrero Guerrero, Anthony P. S. Daniel A. Alicata Alicata, Daniel A. Nathanael W. Cardon Cardon, Nathanael W. 231
18 Disorders of Childhood Erika Ryst Ryst, Erika Jeremy Matuszak Matuszak, Jeremy 253
19 Substance Use Disorders William F. Haning III Haning, William F., III Anthony P. S. Guerrero Guerrero, Anthony P. S. 269
20 Psychotic Disorders Steven J. Zuchowski Zuchowski, Steven J. Ryan Ley Ley, Ryan 289
21 Mood Disorders and Suicide Mireille Anawati Anawati, Mireille 309
22 Anxiety Disorders Mireille Anawati Anawati, Mireille 325
23 Somatoform Disorders Jonah Shull Shull, Jonah Catherine McCarthy McCarthy, Catherine 339
24 Personality Disorders Latha Pai Pai, Latha Melissa Piasecki Piasecki, Melissa M. Nathan Mason Mason, M. Nathan 353
25 Cognitive Disorders Russ S. Muramatsu Muramatsu, Russ S. Junji Takeshita Takeshita, Junji 367
26 Sleep Disorders Ole J. Thienhaus Thienhaus, Ole J. Nathanael W. Cardon Cardon, Nathanael W. 381
27 Eating Disorders Hy Gia Park Park, Hy Gia Cathy K. Bell Bell, Cathy K. 393
28 Sexual Disorders Crissa R. Draper Draper, Crissa R. Nikhil Majumdar Majumdar, Nikhil William T. O'Donohue O'Donohue, William T. Melissa Piasecki Piasecki, Melissa 409
29 Other Disorders Anthony P. S. Guerrero Guerrero, Anthony P. S. 423
Index 435
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