Libri di Johnston

Sono molte le donne che lottano quotidianamente con il proprio peso. Il corpo diventa per loro un territorio estraneo, dominato dal desiderio di modellare il proprio aspetto secondo l'ideale maschile e l'incapacità di accettare se stesse, un campo di battaglia dove il cibo è il principale nemico. Per la psicologa Anita Johnston il disturbo alimentare non è altro che una strategia per evitare di confrontarsi con le paure e i sentimenti profondi: "Dovremmo chiederci di cosa realmente siamo affamate, quali sono i desideri negati o nascosti". Con l'aiuto di fiabe, leggende e storie tratte dalla cultura popolare, l'autrice ci conduce in un viaggio che è rivelatore, pieno di spunti di riflessione: dal rapporto madre-figlia alla scoperta della sessualità, dall'importanza dell'intelligenza intuitiva fino alla capacità di non temere il giudizio di coloro che amiamo o delle convenzioni sociali. Un libro che vale più di mille diete, perché va dritto al cuore della questione: per anni le donne sono state costrette ad assomigliare a un modello costruito da uomini, e di questo modello sono rimaste prigioniere rischiando di perdere la loro vera identità.

This classic text on paediatric neurology is now in its 4th edition. Leading academics from around the world present evidence from their various areas of expertise, placing it firmly in the clinical context. Each chapter covers the basic science of the disorder and relevant genetic advances. New to this edition are chapters on fetal neurology, movement disorders, basal ganglia disease and psychogenic disorders. References at the end of each chapter are thorough, guiding the clinician to relevant further reading. The international team of editors has maintained the clinical approach of the late Jean Aicardi, which distinguishes this book from others in the field. Succinctly given, patient-focused information makes Aicardi's Diseases of Nervous System in Childhood a comprehensive yet readable resource for busy clinicians in paediatric neurology, general paediatrics, neurodisability and all the related medical disciplines.

Since the first edition of this book was published in 1992, the number of pharmacological therapies available for treating neurological disorders has grown exponentially. This new edition brings the book fully up-to-date, and features PET scans to illustrate brain action, and new chapters on practical therapeutics and clinical trials.

Geriatric Emergencies is a practical guide to the common conditions affecting older patients who present in an emergency to hospital or primary care. Beginning with the essentials of history taking and clinical examination, the book covers a comprehensive range of emergencies, emphasizing the different management approaches which may be required in older patients. Common geriatric presentations such as falls, delirium and stroke, are explored in detail in addition to more diverse topics such as abdominal pain, major trauma and head injury. Ethical considerations such as advanced care planning, palliative care and capacity assessment are discussed with practical tips on communicating with patients and their relatives. Geriatric Emergencies provides concise up-to-date guidance to the emergency management of the older patient. It is a recommended resource for all health professionals working in the acute environment, in which a large proportion of patients are aged over 65.

Integrating complementary treatment options with traditional veterinary practice is a growing trend in veterinary medicine. Veterinarians and clients alike have an interest in expanding treatment options to include alternative approaches such as Western and Chinese Herbal Medicine, Acupuncture, Nano-Pharmacology, Homotoxicology, and Therapeutic Nutrition along with conventional medicine. Integrating Complementary Medicine into Veterinary Practice introduces and familiarizes veterinarians with the terminology and procedures of these complementary treatment modalities in a traditional clinical format that facilitates the easy integration of these methods into established veterinary practices.

Questo testo si propone come guida per prendere decisioni etiche in complesse situazioni di assistenza infermieristica