Author

Garritt, Carolyn

Place of Publication

London, UK

Publisher

Hammersmith Health Books

Publication Date

2021

Series

Proquest Ebook Central

Subjects

Exercise Therapy

Neoplasms - therapy

Neoplasms - prevention & control

Popular Work

ISBN

9781781612118

9781781612125

Language

English

Material Type

Ebook

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Internet

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Author

Mercadante, Sebastiano

Place of Publication

[United Kingdom]

Publisher

Cambridge Scholars Publisher

Publication Date

2020

Series

Proquest Ebook Central

Subjects

Neoplasms - therapy

Palliative Medicine

Palliative Care

Pain management

Abstract

Contents:

ISBN

9781527549050

9781527559080

Language

English

Material Type

Ebook

Audience

Professional

Location

Internet

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Editor

Salgia, Ravi

Place of Publication

Cham, Switzerland

Publisher

Springer

Publication Date

2020

Series

Proquest Ebook Central

Subjects

Neoplasms - therapy

Precision Medicine - methods

ISBN

9783030314705

9783030314712

Language

English

Material Type

Ebook

Audience

Professional

Location

Internet

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Editor

Morishita, Shinichiro

Inoue, Junichiro

Nakano, Jiro

Place of Publication

Cham, Switzerland

Publisher

Springer

Publication Date

2023

Series

Proquest Ebook Central

Subjects

Neoplasms - rehabilitation

Physical therapy modalities

Rehabilitation

Quality of Life

Abstract

"This collection of chapters describes in detail the physical therapy research in patients with various types of cancers to help medical professionals and physical therapists help improve the physical function, activity of daily living, quality of life, the survival rate in cancer patients and cancer survivors. It provides not only information on rehabilitation but details on physical therapy cancer research and research methods. The book provides practical skills to treat the patients and to create useful and effective physical therapy programs by giving step-by-step tutorials to help readers learn various techniques. Along with presenting an introduction to physical therapy of cance and new findings, the authors provide recommendations on each cancer therapy. Physical Therapy and Research in Patients with Cancer is aimed at physical therapists and student physical therapists. Undergraduate and postgraduate students also can use our book to understand the basics and get up-to-date information. By sharing the latest research with our readers, the book creates a foundation for further development in this field of study." -- Provided by publisher

ISBN

9789811967092

9789811967108

Language

English

Material Type

Ebook

Audience

Professional

Location

Internet

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Editor

Bauer, Axel W.

Hofheinz, Ralf-Dieter

Utikal, Jochen S.

Place of Publication

Cham, Switzerland

Publisher

Springer Nature Switzerland AG

Publication Date

2021

Series

Proquest Ebook Central

Recent results in cancer research 218

Subjects

Bioethics

Ethics

Neoplasms

Neoplasms - diagnosis

Neoplasms - therapy

Abstract

Contents:

1.The King of Diseases?: An Essay on the Special Attention Paid to Cancer Patients and How It Came About

2 One in Four Dies of Cancer. Questions About the Epidemiology of Malignant Tumours

3 HPV Vaccination in Bangladesh: Ethical Views

4 Using Human Tumor Cell Lines in Cancer Research

5 Risk-Adjusted Prevention. Perspectives on the Governance of Entitlements to Benefits in the Case of Genetic (Breast Cancer) Risks

6 The Right to Know and not to Know: Predictive Genetic Diagnosis and Non-diagnosis

7 Harms and Benefits of Cancer Screening

8 Cancer, the Media and Dealing with Knowledge

9 Ethical Aspects of Regulating Oncology Products

10 Liver Living Donation for Cancer Patients: Benefits, Risks, Justification

11 Ethical Challenges in Pediatric Oncology Care and Clinical Trials

12 Ethical Pain and Terminal Chaperonage

13 Advance Directives for Medical Decisions

14 Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide: Realization or Abandonment of Self-determination?

15 Routine Oncology Treatment and Its Human Deficits

16 Experiencing Cancer. An Ethnographic Study on Illness and Disease

17 Cancer and Life Beyond It: Patient Testimony as a Contribution to Subjective Evidence

18 18 Cancer in Literature: Between Phenomenology and Symbolism

ISBN

9783030637491

Language

English

Material Type

Ebook

Audience

Professional

Location

Internet

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Editor

Chakraborty, Arunangshu

Balakrishnan, Ashokka

Place of Publication

Singapore

Publisher

Springer

Publication Date

2022

Series

Proquest Ebook Central

Subjects

Neoplasms - surgery

Preoperative Exercise

Preoperative Care

Nutrition Therapy

Abstract

This book explores the concept of prehabilitation to great depths using all possible modes of prehabilitation across surgical specialities. Prehabilitation is a unique concept that is becoming popular day-by-day. It began from the enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) program and has found importance in almost all of the surgeries now. The book possibly being the first on prehabilitation globally introduces the concept, describes the methods of functional assessment of the patients scheduled for extensive cancer surgery, and ways of pre-optimisation. It covers the methods of prehabilitation system-wise and then provides pehabilitation tools specific for individual onco-surgical subspecialties. The book will be an invaluable resource for practitioners of onco-anesthesia and onco-surgery in optimizing their patients before surgery for best results. It will also be useful for the allied disciplines such as nutritionists, physiotherapists, psychiatrists and oncology nurses. -- Provided by publisher.

ISBN

9789811664946

9789811664939

Language

English

Material Type

Ebook

Audience

Professional

Location

Internet

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Alternate Title

Nasopharyngeal cancer

Editor

Ma, Jun

Lee, Nancy Y.

Lu, J. J. (Jiade J.)

Place of Publication

Cham, Switzerland

Publisher

Springer Nature Switzerland AG

Publication Date

2021

Series

Proquest Ebook Central

Practical guides in radiation oncology

Subjects

Nasopharyngeal Neoplasms - diagnosis

Nasopharyngeal Neoplasms - therapy

ISBN

9783030650377

9783030650360

ISSN

2522-5715

Language

English

Material Type

Ebook

Audience

Professional

Location

Internet

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Editor

Bhattacharya, Sankha

Page, Amit

Maru, Saurabh

Edition

1st ed.

Place of Publication

Singapore

Publisher

Bentham Science Publishers

Publication Date

2022

Series

Proquest Ebook Central

Subjects

Colorectal Neoplasms - diagnosis

Colorectal Neoplasms - pathology

Colorectal Neoplasms - therapy

Colorectal Neoplasms - radiotherapy

Abstract

Content:

Colorectal Cancer Diagnosis -- Screening for Colorectal Carcinoma -- Histopathology -- Chemotherapy and Colorectal Cancer -- Robotics for Rectal Cancer -- lncRNA NLIPMT Inhibitors in Colorectal Cancer Management -- Pathways in Colorectal Cancer -- Radiotherapy in Colorectal Cancer -- Surveillance for Colorectal Cancer -- Recent Theranostics in Treatment of Colorectal Cancer -- Management of Colorectal Cancer ? Subject Index.

ISBN

9789815040944

9789815040951

Material Type

Ebook

Audience

Professional

Location

Internet

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Author

Koul, Bhupendra

Place of Publication

Cham, Switzerland

Publisher

Springer Nature Switzerland AG

Publication Date

2020

Series

Proquest Ebook Central

Subjects

Neoplasms - therapy

Phytotherapy

Herbal Medicine

Medicine, Ayurvedic

Abstract

Summary:

ISBN

9789813291461

9789813291478

Language

English

Material Type

Ebook

Audience

Professional

Location

Internet

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Editor

Dlamini, Zodwa

Place of Publication

Cham, Switzerland

Publisher

Springer Nature Switzerland AG

Publication Date

2023

Series

Proquest Ebook Central

Subjects

Artificial Intelligence

Medical Informatics

Neoplasms

Precision Medicine - statistics & numerical data

Abstract

Content:

Chapter 1. Introduction: The Application of AI in Precision Oncology: Tailoring Diagnosis, Treatment, and the Monitoring of Disease Progression to the Patient -- Part I. Artificial Intelligence for Screening, Diagnosis, Monitoring in Precision Oncology -- Chapter 2. Application of AI in Novel Biomarkers Detection that Induce Drug Resistance, Enhance Treatment Regimens and Advancing Precision Oncology -- Chapter 3. Use of Artificial Intelligence in Implementing Mainstream Precision Medicine to Improve Traditional Symptom-driven Practice of Medicine: Allowing Early Interventions and Tailoring better-personalized Cancer Treatments -- Chapter 4. AI as a Novel Approach for Exploring ccfNAs in Personalized Clinical Diagnosis and Prognosis: Providing Insight into the Decision-Making in Precision Oncology -- Chapter 5. AI-Enhanced Digital Pathology and Radiogenomics in Precision Oncology -- Part II. Artificial Intelligence and Omics in Precision Oncology -- Chapter 6. Epigenetics Analysis Using Artificial Intelligence in the Era of Precision Oncology -- Chapter 7. Association of Metabolomics with AI in Precision Oncology: Emerging Perspectives for More Effective Cancer Care -- Chapter 8. Artificial Intelligence Application to Microbiomics Data for Improved Clinical Decision Making in Precision Oncology -- Part III. Artificial Intelligence in Cancer Therapy and the Clinical Applications -- Chapter 9. AI and Nanotechnology in Realizing the Goal of Precision Medicine: Tailoring the Best Treatment for Personalized Cancer Treatment -- Chapter 10. Artificial Intelligence-Based Medical Devices Revolution in Cancer Screening: Impact into Clinical Practice -- Chapter 11. Intelligent Drug Design and Use for Cancer Treatment: The Roles of AI and Precision Oncology in Targeting Patient-Specific Splicing Profiles -- Chapter 12. Applying Artificial Intelligence Prediction Tools for Advancing Precision Oncology in Immunotherapy: Future Perspectives in Personalized Care -- Chapter 13. Employing AI-Powered Decision Support Systems in Recommending the Most Effective Therapeutic Approaches for Individual Cancer Patients: Maximizing Therapeutic Efficacy -- Chapter 14. AI-Pathway Companion in Clinical Decision Support: Enabling Personalized and Standardized Care Along Care Pathways in Oncology -- Chapter 15. AI Tools Offering Cancer Clinical Applications for Risk Predictor, Early Detection, Diagnosis, and Accurate Prognosis: Perspectives in Personalised Care -- Chapter 16. Conclusion and Insights into the Future of AI in Precision Oncology.

ISBN

9783031215063

9783031215056

Language

English

Material Type

Ebook

Audience

Professional

Location

Internet

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Editor

Srivastava, Ruby

Place of Publication

[United Kingdom]

Publisher

Cambridge Scholars Publishing

Publication Date

2023

Series

Proquest Ebook Central

Imaging in medical diagnosis and therapy

Subjects

Artificial Intelligence

Multiomics

Precision Medicine

ISBN

9781527500891

9781443895200

Language

English

Material Type

Ebook

Audience

Professional

Location

Internet

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Alternate Title

Genomic and personalized medicine

Editor

Ginsburg, Geoffrey S.

Willard, Huntington F.

Strickler, John

McKinney, Matthew Stuart

Edition

3rd ed.

Place of Publication

London, UK

Publisher

Academic Press

Publication Date

2022

Series

Proquest Ebook Central

Subjects

Genetics, Medical - methods

Proteomics - methods

Precision Medicine - methods

ISBN

9780128006849

9780128006535

Language

English

Material Type

Ebook

Audience

Professional

Location

Internet

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Editor

Sibtain, Amen

Morgan, Andrew

Macdougall, Niall

Edition

2nd ed.

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Oxford University Press

Publication Date

2023

Series

Proquest Ebook Central

Radiotherapy in practice

Subjects

Health Physics

Radiation Oncology - methods

Neoplasms - radiotherapy

Radiotherapy

ISBN

9780198862864

9780192607690

Language

English

Material Type

Ebook

Audience

Professional

Location

Internet

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Editor

Trent, Jonathan C.

Rosenberg, Andrew

Pollock, Raphael E.

De Laney, Thomas F.

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Demos Medical Publishing

Publication Date

2020

Series

Proquest Ebook Central

Subjects

Sarcoma - diagnosis

Sarcoma - therapy

Abstract

"Sarcomas: Evidence-Based Diagnosis and Management provides relevant information to trainees, oncologists who would like to learn more about sarcomas, and even experienced sarcoma oncologists. This book is designed to allow the reader to not only learn the latest information about sarcoma diagnosis and management, but also to rapidly access content via the physical book or on their smart device amidst a busy clinic. Content is structured by the most common sarcoma histologic subtypes as well as by general concepts. Each histologic subtype chapter includes a case-based study in which the reader can follow the diagnostic and treatment thought processes as the author illustrates their management of a complex medical situation. As sarcoma diagnosis and management requires an experienced multidisciplinary team, we include overview chapters from each of the medical disciplines involved in the care of sarcoma patients"

ISBN

9780826148520

9780826148537

Language

English

Material Type

Ebook

Audience

Professional

Location

Internet

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Author

Olle, David A.

Edition

2nd ed.

Place of Publication

Dulles, VA

Publisher

Mercury Learning and Information

Publication Date

2022

Physical Description

xiii, 161 pages : colour illustrations ; 23 cm

Series

Proquest Ebook Central

Subjects

Neoplasms - therapy

Immunotherapy

Precision Medicine

Popular Work

ISBN

9781683927549

9781683927532

Language

English

Material Type

Ebook

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Vancouver Library

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Internet

Call Number

QZ266 O49t 2022

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Author

Jasani, Bharat

Place of Publication

Cham, Switzerland

Publisher

Springer

Publication Date

2021

Series

Proquest Ebook Central

Subjects

Precision Medicine

Neoplasms - therapy

Neoplasms - pathology

Neoplasms - etiology

Abstract

This book describes the changing role of pathology in aiding reproducible and accurate patient selection for predictive cancer therapy. Particular attention is given to the clinical application of cutting-edge cancer biomarkers to accurately select patients for targeted cancer therapy and how artificial intelligence can improve the precision of treatments. The advent and basis of predictive cancer care, the role of pathologists in translational cancer research, the analysis of cancer samples, the management of biopsy results, and the accuracy of biopsy results are also discussed. Precision Cancer Medicine: Role of the Pathologist details how pathologists can use the latest biomarkers and apply artificial intelligence technology in cancer diagnosis and management. It is also relevant to oncologists and medical practitioners involved in cancer management seeking an up-to-date resource on the topic. -- Provided by publisher.

ISBN

9783030840877

9783030840860

Language

English

Material Type

Ebook

Audience

Professional

Location

Internet

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Author

Gow, Joan-Beth

Christensen, Arne

Place of Publication

Burlington, MA

Publisher

Jones & Bartlett Learning

Publication Date

[2022]

Series

Proquest Ebook Central

Subjects

Medicine

Terminology

Case Reports

Notes

Copyright 2023 - Verso.

ISBN

9781284210675

9781284210668

Language

English

Material Type

Ebook

Audience

Professional

Location

Internet

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Editor

Bekaii-Saab, Tanios

El-Rayes, Bassel F.

Pawlik, Timothy M.

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Springer Publishing Company

Publication Date

2020

Series

R2 Library

Subjects

Gastrointestinal Neoplasms - therapy

Evidence-Based Medicine

Abstract

Contents:

Part I: Colorectal cancer. Epidemiology of colorectal cancer -- Diagnosis and staging of colorectal cancer -- Molecular diagnostic guidelines for colorectal cancer -- How I treat early-stage colon cancer through surgery -- How I treat early-stage colon cancer with adjuvant therapy: who and how long? -- How I treat early-stage rectal cancer with neoadjuvant radiation therapy -- How I treat early-stage rectal cancer through surgery -- How I treat early-stage rectal cancer with adjuvant therapy -- How I treat oligometastatic colorectal cancer through surgery -- How I treat oligometastatic colorectal cancer with neoadjuvant chemotherapy -- How I treat oligometastatic colorectal cancer through local nonsurgical approaches -- How I treat oligometastatic colorectal cancer with adjuvant chemotherapy -- How I treat oligometastatic colorectal cancer with debulking/hipec in limited peritoneal disease -- How I treat metastatic colorectal cancer with chemotherapy and choice of biologics -- How I treat metastatic colorectal cancer with maintenance therapies -- How I treat metastatic colorectal cancer with emerging therapeutic strategies -- How I treat metastatic colorectal cancer with immunotherapy -- Part II: Pancreatic cancer. Epidemiology of pancreatic cancer -- Biological basis for pancreatic cancer -- Diagnosis and staging of pancreatic cancer -- The role and timing of surgery in pancreatic cancer -- How I treat resectable pancreatic cancer with adjuvant therapy -- How I treat resectable pancreatic cancer with neoadjuvant therapy -- How I treat borderline resectable and locally advanced pancreatic cancer -- How I treat metastatic pancreatic cancer with chemotherapy -- How I treat metastatic pancreatic cancer with emerging therapies -- Part III: Hepatocellular cancer. Epidemiology of hepatocellular cancer -- Diagnosis and staging of hepatocellular cancer -- Cellular and molecular pathology of hepatocellular cancer -- How I treat early-stage hepatocellular cancer through transplant -- How I treat early-stage hepatocellular cancer through surgery -- How I treat early-stage hepatocellular cancer with local nonsurgical approaches (io) -- How I treat early-stage hepatocellular cancer with local nonsurgical approaches (radiation) -- How I treat advanced hepatocellular cancer with multikinase inhibitors and other targeted therapies -- How I treat advanced hepatocellular cancer with immunotherapy -- Part IV: Gastric and esophageal cancer. Epidemiology of gastric and esophageal cancer -- Diagnosis and staging of gastric and esophageal cancer -- Molecular diagnostic guidelines of gastric and esophageal cancer -- How I treat early-stage gastric and esophageal cancer with neoadjuvant therapy -- How I treat early-stage gastric and esophageal cancer with surgery -- How I treat metastatic gastric and esophageal cancer with chemotherapy and choice of biologics -- How I treat metastatic gastric and esophageal cancer with immunotherapy -- Part V: Rare gastrointestinal cancers. Molecular diagnostic guidelines of cancers of the bile ducts and gallbladder -- Surgery for early-stage cancers of the bile ducts and gallbladder -- Adjuvant therapy for early-stage cancers of the bile ducts and gallbladder -- Chemotherapy for advanced cancers of the bile ducts and gallbladder -- Emerging therapies for advanced cancers of the bile ducts and gallbladder -- Neuroendocrine tumors -- Early-stage anal cancer -- Metastatic anal cancer -- Gastrointestinal stromal tumors -- Part VI: Special clinical considerations for gastrointestinal cancer patients. Nutritional needs for gastrointestinal cancer patients -- Palliative care for gastrointestinal cancer patients -- Care for elderly gastrointestinal cancer patients -- Survivorship care for gastrointestinal cancer patients.

ISBN

0826138128

9780826138125

9780826138132

Language

English

Material Type

Ebook

Audience

Professional

Location

Internet

Call Number

WI195

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Place of Publication

New York

Publisher

Nova Science Publishers, Inc.

Publication Date

2020

Series

Proquest Ebook Central

Cancer etiology, diagnosis and treatments

Subjects

Breast Neoplasms - diagnosis

Breast Neoplasms - classification

Abstract

Contents:

Chapter 1 -- Considerations of Novel Diagnostic and Therapeutic Approaches to Metastatic Triple-Negative Breast Cancer -- Correlations of Germline BRCA Mutations with TNBC ? Taking Advantage of ?Vulnerable? Tumors -- Mutations in BRCA Genes and PD-L1?expression on the Immune Cells - As Independent Biomarkers in Patients with TNBC -- Androgen Signaling Pathway in TNBC -- Patient-Centered Education about Selected Diagnostic and Therapeutic Strategies for TNBC -- Germline BRCA1/2 Mutation and BC risk - Testing Criteria and Treatment Decision-Making -- Genetic Counseling about BRCA1/2 Mutations from the Patient?s Perspective -- Directions for Further Research on Selected Diagnostic and Therapeutic Issues in TNBC Chapter 2 -- Morphological Decomposition to Detect and Classify Lesions in Mammograms -- Chapter 3 -- Breast Lesions Classification in Frontal Thermographic Images Using Intelligent Systems -- Chapter 4 -- Lesion Detection in Breast Thermography Using Machine Learning Algorithms without Previous Segmentation -- Chapter 5 Dialectical Optimization Method as a Feature Selection Tool for Breast Cancer Diagnosis Using Thermographic Images -- Chapter 6 -- Method for Classification of Breast Lesions in Thermographic Images Using ELM Classifiers

ISBN

9781536175202

9781536175219

Language

English

Material Type

Ebook

Audience

Professional

Location

Internet

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Editor

Silbermann, Michael

Berger, Ann

Place of Publication

New York

Publisher

Oxford University Press

Publication Date

c2022

Series

Proquest Ebook Central

Subjects

Neoplasms - therapy

Neoplasms - psychology

Spiritual Therapies

Spirituality

Cultural Diversity

Religion and Medicine

Abstract

"With cancer ranking as the primary or secondary cause of premature death in almost 100 countries worldwide, the World Health Organization recognized a high level of investment in cancer control and treatment (including palliative care) in 2019. At that time, governments at the World Health Assembly (WHA) unanimously adopted a new cancer resolution (Universal Health Coverage: Moving Together to Build a Healthier World). The resolution noted the potential for cancer prevention to reduce cancer burden in the future, while reducing the suffering from cancer in the communities.As most countries are facing an overall increase in the absolute number of cancer cases, large geographical diversity in cancer occurrence and variations in the magnitude and profile of the disease still continue between and within world regions. Specific types of cancer dominate globally: lung, female breast, and colorectal cancer. The regional variations in common cancer types signal the extent to which societal, economic, and lifestyle changes interplay to differentially impact the profile of this most complex group of diseases.Although survival rates for cancer have improved significantly over the past few decades, for each individual, the diagnosis and treatment of cancer are still devastating, affecting the family and community as well. The care of a person with cancer must be more than just the treatment of the cancer itself. Understanding the cultural, psychological, social, and spiritual dimensions of the cancer sufferer and their family and community will ensure the best care.In order to treat individuals with cancer and understand how to give the best possible care to underserved populations, we need to understand cultural diversity. Understanding that cultural aspects of a society may be intertwined with finances and other resources can improve adherence and access to care. Culture is made up of language, religion, cuisine, social norms, history, ancestry, music, arts, and spirituality. In order to improve cancer care outcomes, patients' diverse spiritual and cultural beliefs must be recognized. In addition, available methods must be utilized to improve access and adherence to treatment modalities and regimens.In this book, we focus on numerous diverse cultures, traditions, and faiths. Many parts of the world are composed of indigenous cultures, with unique spiritual beliefs in addition to the region's primary religion. We present chapters on indigenous religions as well as indigenous traditional healers. People everywhere experience trouble, sorrow, need, and sickness, and they develop skills and knowledge in response to these adversities. This book provides insightful models of these parameters and serves as a valuable resource for health care providers and policymakers by taking a global approach to cultural diversity in the world. By understanding this multiculturalism and the many aspects of psychological, social, and spiritual dimensions of health and healing, we can learn from one another." --publisher

ISBN

9780197551349

Language

English

Material Type

Ebook

Audience

Professional

Location

Internet

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