Pain and pain management Books

Pain is a symptom of many clinical disorders, afflicts a large proportion of the population and is largely treated by pharmacological means. However, the two main classes of drugs used are the opioids and the non-steroidal...

The human-animal bond has evolved and diversi?ed down the ages. Dogs, cats and even horses, have long ful?lled the role of faithful companion and indeed, as exempli?ed by the introduction of seeing and hearing dogs, there may...

For over thirty years the benzodiazepines monopolised not only the anxiolytic market but also clinical and animal research in anxiety. Indeed many animal tests developed since the 1960s have been optimised for the ...

This volume provides an up-to-date account of the achievements pertaining to the application of capsaicin and capsaicin-like molecules in the therapy of various human ailments such as pain, non-allergic rhinitis, obesity, tumors and gastrointestinal,...

This comprehensive source on the pathogenic origins of neuropathic pain covers the detailed molecular bases of the currently known neuropathies as classified by their pathogenic origins.Filling a critical need, this book fills the need for a resource on...

This book explores the rapidly growing subspecialty of regenerative medicine in pain management. It provides concise guidelines and instruction for healthcare providers interested in implementing this novel therapy. The book contains three sections...

This book discusses the current and future impact of cellular and molecular medicine (CMM) on anesthesiology and perioperative medicine. It covers the topic from a translational perspective and describes the relevance of CMM to daily clinical practice...

Experiential evidence shows that pain is associated with common meanings. These include a meaning of threat or danger, which is experienced as immediately distressing or unpleasant; cognitive meanings, which are focused on the long-term consequences...

This book is designed to focus on the role of Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide (CGRP) in health and disease. This peptide, originally discovered in the 1980s as a sensory neuropeptide with cardiovascular effects, is now known to play a distinct role in...

From the Introduction:This book reveals little-known but powerful techniques that have helped countless people improve their body, enliven their mind, and spark their spirit. These techniques have caused a life-long limp to disappear, allowed a...

In Goutbusters, Dr Michael Spira uncovers the facts about gout, shows you whether you have it, and reveals simple ways to relieve your gout pain fast, and feel better than ever, without surgery or injections. You'll also discover:how to relieve your...

This worldwide standard text shows you how you can overcome neck and back pain by following a straightforward four-part program.Eighty-five per cent of all Australians suffer from neck and back pain - the figures are very similar for Europe and the...

The advancements of medical technology, improvements in medical care, and increased patients' life span make pain research and related drug development high priorities for both the research community and pharmaceutical companies. Rapid development of...

Known for flexibility and robustness, PCR techniques continue to improve through numerous developments, including the identification of thermostable DNA polymerases which exhibit a range of properties to suit given ...

Meeting the Needs of Older Adults with Serious Illness: Challenges and Opportunities in the Age of Health Care Reform provides an introduction to the principles of palliative care; describes current models of delivering...

In 1970 I gave up the chairmanship of the Department of Pharmacology at Stanford University Schoel of Medicine to devote full time to basic and clinical research on problems of drug addiction. In 1971 I developed the method of...

For those of us involved in research on the neural mechanisms that relate tissue damage to pain. it is becoming more evident that the sensation of pain and suffering could be considered as part of a mechanism that involves not...

Readers have access to legions of books dealing with the molecular, genetic, neurochemical, neurophysiological, neuroanatomical, neuroradiological and psychological aspects of pain as well as with the clinical approaches to...

This book brings together the knowledge, skills and attitudes of specialists in both Respiratory Medicine and Palliative Medicine to focus on the palliative care of patients with respiratory diseases. It deals not only with end...

This fascinating book demonstrates how hypnotic communication has the potential to improve patient outcomes in emergency care, integrating insights on the connection between mind and body for paramedics and other first responders. Providing a...

This book is a critical disability studies examination of the lived experience of chronic pain, engaging with and making a significant contribution to crip theory and the concept of 'crip time'.

Do your feet hurt? Not just because you've had a long day or even because you've enjoyed a challenging hike. No, in his book Real Help For Plantar Fasciitis, Dr. Pete Moncado, DC, is talking to those of you who have deep, lasting foot pain-the kind of...

Do you suffer from Scoliosis back pain?Want a completely natural, safe, tried, and tested diet and exercise program to treat and prevent scoliosis? Then read on...A new study claims performing a single yoga pose for 90 seconds for at least 3 days a...

We all get the occasional aches and pains or niggle, but did you know that a great deal of them can be preventable just by taking a closer look at your body and the way you move?A Better You in Later Life is an entry level, step by step guide to get you...

This personal Medication Log notebook, logbook can help you keep track of your daily medicine taken. Perfect for tracking blood pressure medicine, migraine medicine, etc. Each interior page is a 2 page layout that has section & space to record:How...

This Headache Journal tracker, notebook can be a perfect tool to use for tracking, monitoring, & recording headaches or migraines & sharing important information with your doctor & also may help show patterns or trends, that if not...

Multiple system atrophy is a rare condition of the nervous system that causes gradual damage to nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord and progressive loss of associated functions. It is a member of a class of neurodegenerative diseases known as...

The book is a short memoir of my journey through diagnosis, treatment and recovery from leukemia. The timeline extends about 18 months. The journey is ongoing and therefore is never really complete. It does, however, get somewhat easier as I get closer...

En "No te rindas: Bitácora de nuestra batalla contra el cáncer" Soledad Morillo Belloso narra la experiencia personal y emocional de enfrentar el cáncer junto a su esposo, Arnaldo Arnal Vallenilla. El libro no es una guía de autoayuda, sino una narración...

Following amputation, up to 80% amputees perceive pain in the missing part of the arm or leg, known as phantom limb pain. Why phantom limb pain occurs has not been fully understood and the pain can be very difficult to relieve. This Ph.D. dissertation...

The development of generalized sensitization during acute pain conditions plays an important potential role for the transition to and development of chronic pain. Such a phenomenon complicates adequate pain management and challenges current therapeutic...

The two commonly used physiotherapy procedures for adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder are thoroughly compared in the book "Comparative Investigation of Effects of Maitland Technique and Mulligan Technique in Adhesive Capsulitis of Shoulder" by S...

It is estimated that more than 28 million people in the United States have severe hearing loss. For the majority of these people, a hearing aid is probably the best way to improve their hearing. Recent advances in hearing aid technology mean that modern...

Questo Libro di bordo del dolore, semplice, pratico e facile da usare, è stato progettato in modo professionale per aiutarvi a tenere un registro dettagliato delle vostre attività: - Data, Energia- Attività, Sonno- Livello/area del dolore- Pasti...

Unser einfaches, handliches und benutzerfreundliches Schmerztagebuch ist professionell gestaltet und hilft Ihnen, detaillierte Aufzeichnungen zu führen: ·      - Datum, Energie·      -...

The Pain Truth by Dr. Bahram Jam, PTWhat is pain? Why do people feel it? Where exactly does it come from? Most importantly, how can chronic pain be completely eliminated or at least reduced? These are questions Dr. Bahram Jam is asked hundreds if not...

This chronic pain tracker is to help you gain awareness of your conditions, and help manage your health care better.Included are sections to record:Basic Info - Date, Energy, Activity, Sleep.Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks. A space to write what...

Denne enkle, praktiske og nemme logbog er professionelt designet til at hjælpe dig med at føre detaljerede optegnelser over:- Dato, energi- aktivitet, søvn- Smerteniveau/område- Måltider (morgenmad, frokost, aftensmad, mellemmåltider)- Tidspunkt,...

Denne enkle, praktiske og brukervennlige smerteloggen er profesjonelt utformet for å hjelpe deg med å holde detaljert oversikt: - Dato, Energi- Aktivitet, søvn- Smertenivå/område- Måltider (frokost, lunsj, middag, snacks)- Tid, symptomer, utløsere-...

Tämä yksinkertainen, kätevä ja helppokäyttöinen Pain-lokikirja on ammattimaisesti suunniteltu auttamaan sinua pitämään yksityiskohtaista kirjaa: - Päivämäärä, energia- Aktiivisuus, uni- Kiputaso/alue- Ateriat (aamiainen, lounas, päivällinen,...

Tämä loki on suunniteltu huolellisesti auttamaan sinua päänsäryn ja migreenin kirjaamisessa terveydenhuollon ammattilaisten suositusten mukaisesti.Kun pystyt tunnistamaan, missä kipusi on, se voi auttaa sinua selvittämään, miksi sinulla on kipua...

Este libro de registro ha sido cuidadosamente diseñado para ayudarle a llevar un registro de sus cefaleas y migrañas, tal y como recomiendan los profesionales de la salud.Algunos de los tipos más comunes de dolor de cabeza -como las cefaleas tensionales-...

How you can identify and differentiate the symptoms of gout from that of other diseases and conditions sharing the same symptoms as goutUnderstand that drug-based medicines are not the best solution to gout all the time and discover that the natural gout...