From the 1873 Comstock Act to the groundbreaking inventions of today, a history of contraceptives reveals how they evolved from an illicit trade located in secret places and pornography outlets to one of the most legitimate businesses in America.
Helps you understand the principles of health care and management for diverse types of delivery systems and the role of ob-gyns and other providers in hospital and office practice. This book is a companion to Guidelines for Perinatal Care.
Women need their own health reference source. Research into gender-specific medicine — particularly identifying the ways in which diseases and their treatment affect men and women differently — has gainedground in the past 25 years. While this information is familiar to the medical community, much of it is unknown to the layperson. For example, more women than men die of cardiovascular disease every year, possibly because their symptoms are not recognized. Organized by body system, each chapter starts out with an explanation of how that system works and ways to maintain healthy function through diet, exercise, and other self-help measures. This is followed by an explanation of some of the medical conditions affecting that particular system and how they should be treated — in women, not men. Highly regarded as a women''s health expert and advocate; as a physician educator and as a media commentator, Dr. Moore is the Founder and President of DrDonnica.com, a popular women’s health information website launched in Sept. 2000. She is also Founder and President of Sapphire Women’s Health Group LLC, a multimedia women’s health education and communications firm. Team-written by female specialists in the US and UK, all of whom are experts intheir respective fields.
Sue Polanka brings together a variety of professionals to share their expertise about e-books with librarians and publishers. Providing forward-thinking ideas while remaining grounded in practical information that can be implemented in all kinds of libraries, the topics explored include an introduction to e-books and their different types, an overview of their history and development, e-book technology, why e-books are good for learning, and how librarians can market them to a wide range of users.--[backcover]
Training, diet, health, equipment, & safety tips - this book has the information needed to participate safely & competitively in triathlete sports.
An up-to-date study of male impotence and the benefits of Viagra examines how Viagra works, its possible side effects and interactions, alternative treatments, and other ways to make Viagra part of a loving and healthy relationship. Original.
The Wilderness Medical Society and the National Safety Council have joined forces to produce this definitive and essential wilderness first aid book. Ideal for use in the field and in class.
Exactly matched to the AQA specifications, this Student Book covers all available units of the Double Award.
The Complete Guide to OSHA Compliance is an easy-to-understand, one-stop resource designed to help safety professionals, industrial hygienists, and human resources personnel ensure compliance with existing and upcoming OSHA regulations. This essential book explains employer and employee rights and responsibilities, and it provides everything you need to know about employer standards and standards for specific operations. The Complete Guide to OSHA Compliance describes the process of injury/illness recordkeeping and the reporting system required by OSHA. It also explains how to conduct a self-audit to determine whether a company is in full compliance. Furthermore, it informs companies of their rights in an inspection and explains how to handle citations and appeals, should they arise.
First responders are typically the first on the scene to aid victims of serious and life-threatening incidents. Whether they are emergency medical technicians (EMTs), paramedics, or search-and-rescue (SAR) personnel, first responders must act quickly and skillfully in a variety of situations, helping people in danger or medical distress. This title gives an overview of this rewarding career, including various jobs within the field and the career training and credentials needed to perform them. Quotes from first responders and dramatic color photographs of many real-life events make this book an exciting resource for anyone interested in this essential career.
Women’s Mental Health Across the Lifespan examines women’s mental health from a developmental perspective, looking at key stressors and strengths from adolescence to old age. Chapters focus in detail on specific stressors and challenges that can impact women’s mental health, such as trauma, addictions, and mood and anxiety disorders. This book also examines racial and ethnic disparities in women’s physical and mental health, mental health of sexual minorities and women with disabilities, and women in the military, and includes valuable suggestions for putting knowledge into practice.
The #1 New York Times bestseller. A brilliant and brave investigation into the medical and scientific revolution taking place around psychedelic drugs--and the spellbinding story of his own life-changing psychedelic experiences When Michael Pollan set out to research how LSD and psilocybin (the active ingredient in magic mushrooms) are being used to provide relief to people suffering from difficult-to-treat conditions such as depression, addiction and anxiety, he did not intend to write what is undoubtedly his most personal book. But upon discovering how these remarkable substances are improving the lives not only of the mentally ill but also of healthy people coming to grips with the challenges of everyday life, he decided to explore the landscape of the mind in the first person as well as the third. Thus began a singular adventure into various altered states of consciousness, along with a dive deep into both the latest brain science and the thriving underground community of psychedelic therapists. Pollan sifts the historical record to separate the truth about these mysterious drugs from the myths that have surrounded them since the 1960s, when a handful of psychedelic evangelists inadvertently catalyzed a powerful backlash against what was then a promising field of research. A unique and elegant blend of science, memoir, travel writing, history, and medicine, How to Change Your Mind is a triumph of participatory journalism. By turns dazzling and edifying, it is the gripping account of a journey to an exciting and unexpected new frontier in our understanding of the mind, the self, and our place in the world. The true subject of Pollan's |mental travelogue| is not just psychedelic drugs but also the eternal puzzle of human consciousness and how, in a world that offers us both suffering and joy, we can do our best to be fully present and find meaning in our lives.
Walking around New York City was what Mitty Blake did best. He loved the city, and even after 9/11, he always felt safe. Mitty was a carefree guy–he didn’t worry about terrorists or blackouts or grades or anything, which is why he was late getting started on his Advanced Bio report. Mitty does feel a little pressure to hand something in–if he doesn’t, he’ll be switched out of Advanced Bio, which would be unfortunate since Olivia’s in Advanced Bio. So he considers it good luck when he finds some old medical books in his family’s weekend house that focus on something he could write about. But when he discovers an old envelope with two scabs in one of the books, the report is no longer about the grade–it’s about life and death. His own. This edge-of-your-seat thriller will leave you breathless. From the Hardcover edition.
So, you're curious. You are on the road to becoming a young adult and it can be a bumpy ride. Your body and your thinking are changing. No doubt you have some questions about the process. I asked kids and their parents what they would like to know more about. Those questions turned into topics, which ultimately turned into this book. Birth of a Teenager: an owner's manual addresses subjects like body image, nutrition, hormones, vegetarianism, skin care and a whole lot more. Crack it open, you just might get YOUR questions answered. About Corie Goodson Having earned her Master's in Public Health in 1993, Corie has worked as a community health educator, teacher, and wellness speaker for over a decade. She has worked with kids and teens since the 1970's and has seen first hand how negative health trends have affected them into adulthood. |The media bombards us with over 40,000 negative health messages annually and it is having a profound effect on our youth. There's so much confusing information out there. It's enough to drive kids and their parents crazy.| Corie's mission is to educate kids and adults alike so that they can make more informed decisions regarding their health, despite the media hype. |I want kids to be more secure in their knowledge so that when misinformation comes their way, they can ask better questions.| Education has the power to change the future and small consistent changes in lifestyle can add up to big results over time. Change isn't always easy, but it is worth it if it tips the scale in the right direction and can offer a brighter future.
Note: Revised edition was published on March 8, 2016. Dr. Overton, an OB/GYN physician, offers a fresh perspective and medical expertise in this thoughtful, comprehensive guide. Before It's Too Late educates parents about key teen sexual health issues and empowers them to guide their children to values-based, smart, and healthy decisions about sex. |Dr. Overton has created this must-have resource for parents. A comprehensive, medically accurate guide that any parent, no matter the age of your child, can benefit from|. Patricia Paluzzi, DrPH, CNM, President and CEO Healthy Teen Network
From the critically acclaimed author of THIS BOOK IS GAY, James Dawson, now writing as Juno Dawson From the critically acclaimed author of THIS BOOK IS GAY, James Dawson, now writing as Juno Dawson. We all have a mind, so we all need to take care of our mental health as much as we need to take care of our physical health. And the first step is being able to talk about our mental health. Juno Dawson leads the way with this frank, factual and funny book, with added information and support from clinical psychologist Dr Olivia Hewitt. Covering topics from anxiety and depression to addiction, self-harm and personality disorders, Juno and Olivia talk clearly and supportively about a range of issues facing young people's mental health - whether fleeting or long-term - and how to manage them. With real-life stories from young people around the world and witty illustrations from Gemma Correll.
A Review of the HHS Family Planning Program provides a broad evaluation of the Title X family planning program since its establishment in 1970. The program successfully provides family planning services to its target audience of low-income individuals, but there is room for improvement. While the program's core goals are apparent, a secondary set of changing priorities has emerged without a clear, evidence-based strategic process. Also, funding for the program has increased in actual dollars, but has not kept pace with inflation or increased costs. Several aspects of the program's structure could be improved to increase the ability of Title X to meet the needs of its target population. At the same time, the extent to which the program meets those needs cannot be assessed without a greater capacity for long-term data collection. A Review of the HHS Family Planning Program recommends several specific steps to enhance the management and improve the quality of the program, as well as to demonstrate its direct contribution to important end results, such as reducing rates of unintended pregnancy, cervical cancer, and infertility. The book will guide the Office of Family Planning toward improving the effectiveness of the program. Other parties who will find the research and recommendations valuable include programs receiving Title X funding from the Office of Family Planning, policy makers, researchers, and professional organizations.
Building Character and Preventing Bullying* provide values education which focuses on the development of good character through trust, respect, responsibility, and fairness. The Building Character chapter also provides students with information on being a good citizen. Part of character education includes recognizing bullying and understanding how bullying impacts teens. The Bullying and Cyberbullying chapter also provides students with strategies to prevent bullying from occurring or to stop bullying as it is occurring. *Each print module contains the same front matter section, titled Your Health and Wellness. This content is relevant to the entire program. It teaches the 10 Health Skills that are the foundation of the Teen Health program.
ACL reconstruction remains one of the most common orthopedic procedures performed today. This issue will discuss controversies that can arise. Articles to be included are: Diagnosis of ACL Injury: Epidemiology, mechanism of injury patterns, history, PE, and ancillary test findings including x-ray and MRI; Anatomy of the ACL: Gross, arthroscopic, and Radiographic as a basis of ACL surgery; Graft selection in ACL surgery: Who gets what and why; Management of the ACL injured knee in the skeletally immature athlete; Indications for Two-incision (outside in) ACL Surgery and many more exciting articles!
Abstract: Background: In marginal urban communities in Latin America, female substance users are at high risk of HIV, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and unintended pregnancies, which result, in part, from community violence and cultural sanctions against women who use substances. We did formative research and pilot work to develop what may be the first integrated sexual health intervention for Latin American female substance users. We specifically aimed to adapt a multilevel HIV prevention programme for crack users to the circumstances of female substance users in marginal urban communities of San Salvador, El Salvador. We hypothesised that contexts that stigmatise female sex and substance use and condone violence hinder female substance users' service use and make them more dependent on men and vulnerable to sexual coercion. Methods: From Nov 1, 2015, to Dec 31, 2016, we conducted ethnographic observations and mapped organisations that served women in a large marginal community. We also undertook focus groups and a pilot survey to identify female substance users' perceptions of services and experiences of stigma. Finally, we implemented |plan, study, and act| circles to adapt and pilot test peer-counselling sessions with networks of female substance users, which addressed the interpersonal context of female substance users' sexual health with partners and providers. Findings: We did not find any services directed to female substance users, and organisations targeting women were unaware of the problem. In focus groups (n=18), women reported fear of being judged for using drugs, especially when pregnant or caring for children. Women reported avoiding services or hiding their substance use from providers and receiving verbal aggression from health-care staff. In surveys (n=38), 24 (64%) female substance users who would not request HIV testing would accept it from a friend and nearly all felt more comfortable with integrated HIV/STI and pregnancy prevention than with standalone services. Women in the counselling sessions (n=16) reported more equitable gender norms and safer sex motivations, and greater self-efficacy to prevent sexual coercion than women in a control group (n=18). Interpretation: Interventions to address female substance users' sexual health in these communities should (a) raise awareness of gender norms and associated stigmas; (b) train health-care staff to identify female substance use and address female substance users' sexual health; (c) provide peer-referrals of female substance users to integrated services; and (d) empower female substance users' networks to decrease their vulnerability to coercion and to develop skills to communicate with providers. Funding: US National Institute of Mental Health 5P30MH052776-22 and P30MH052776-23.
