Author

Sourati, Ainaz

Ameri, Ahmad

Malekzadeh, Mona

Place of Publication

Cham, Switzerland

Publisher

Springer

Publication Date

2017

Physical Description

xvi, 217 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Series

EBSCOhost eBook

Subjects

Radiotherapy - adverse effects

Radiation Exposure - adverse effects

Radiation Exposure - prevention & control

Abstract

Table of Contents:

1. Radiation Dermatitis -- 2. Hair Loss -- 3. Radiation Brain Injury -- 4. Radiation Orbital Toxicity -- 5. Ear Toxicity -- 6. Oral Mucositis -- 7. Xerostomia -- 8. Loss of Taste -- 9. Laryngeal Edema -- 10. Radiation Pneumonitis -- 11. Pericarditis -- 12. Esophagitis -- 13. Radiation Gastritis -- 14. Radiation-Induced Liver Disease -- 15. Enteritis -- 16. Radiation Cystitis -- 17. Radiation Proctitis -- 18. Fatigue -- 19. Hematological Side Effects -- 20. Radiation-Induced Nausea and Vomiting (RINV)

ISBN

9783319559490

9783319559506

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Ebook

Audience

Professional

Location

Kelowna Library

Internet

Call Number

WN610 S724 2017

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Editor

Koontz, Bridget F.

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Demos Medical Publishing

Publication Date

2018

Physical Description

xiii, 324 p.: ill. ; 21 cm.

Series

Proquest Ebook Central

Subjects

Neoplasms - radiotherapy

Radiation Effects

Radiation Protection - methods

Radiation Injuries - prevention & control

Evidence-Based Medicine

Abstract

Contents:

Radiation therapy effects on the central nervous system / Cramer, Chan, Kirkpatrick -- Radiation therapy effects in head and neck cancer / Galloway, Yom -- Radiation therapy effects on the thorax / Kaidar, Person, Zagar, Marks -- Radiation therapy effects in breast cancer / Boggs, De Los Santos -- Radiation therapy effects on the abdomen / Cuaron, Wu -- Radiation therapy effects on the pelvis / Jeans, Rossi -- Radiation therapy effects on skin and extremities / Garsa, Gottschalk -- Radiation toxicity management in children / Hess, Yock -- Systemic effects of radiation therapy / Krishnan, Shiloh -- Radioprotection for radiation therapy / Kalman, Zhao, Anscher, Urdaneta -- Risk and prevention of radiation-induced cancers / Kamran, Viswanathan -- Cancer survivorship: approaches and challenges / Smith -- Maximizing the health and wellness of cancer survivors through healthy lifestyle behaviors / Spector.

ISBN

9780826181138

9780826181145

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Ebook

Audience

Professional

Location

Internet

Kelowna Library

Call Number

QZ269 R129 2018

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Alternate Title

A project of World Cancer Research Fund International

Policy and action expert report

Corporate Author

World Cancer Research Fund

American Institute for Cancer Research

Place of Publication

Washington, DC

Publisher

American Institute for Cancer Research

Publication Date

2009

Subjects

Neoplasms - prevention & control

Neoplasms - diet therapy

Food

Nutritional Physiological Phenomena

Health Status

Exercise

Health Policy

Nutrition Policy

Health Promotion

Public Health

Physical Fitness

Abstract

This policy report derives from the recommendations of the 2007 WCRF/AICR expert reeot "Food, nutrition, physical activity, and the prevention of cancer : a global perspective."

ISBN

9780972252249

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Online

Audience

Professional

Location

Vancouver Library

Surrey Library

Victoria Library

Kelowna Library

Internet

Call Number

QZ266 F687p 2009

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Author

McPherson, Mary Lynn

Corporate Author

American Society of Health-System Pharmacists

Edition

2nd ed.

Place of Publication

[Bethesda, MD]

Publisher

American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, Inc.

Publication Date

2018

Physical Description

xiii, 274 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.

Series

Proquest Ebook Central

Subjects

Analgesics, Opioid - administration & dosage

Analgesics, Opioid - therapeutic use

Drug Dosage Calculations

Abstract

Table of Contents:

Introduction to opioid conversion calculations -- Converting among routes and formulations of the same opioid -- Converting among routes and formulations of different opioids -- Titrating opioid regimens : around the clock and to the rescue! -- Transdermal and parenteral fentanyl dosage calculations and conversions -- Methadone : a complex and challenging analgesic, but it?s worth it! -- Patient-controlled analgesia and neuraxial opioid therapy -- Calculating doses from oral solutions and suspensions -- Lagniappe : a little something extra in conversion calculations.

Notes

CN Library copy is housed at UHNBC Library.

ISBN

9781585284290

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Ebook

Audience

Professional

Location

Vancouver Library

Abbotsford Library

CN Library

Kelowna Library

Surrey Library

Victoria Library

Internet

Call Number

QV89 M478 2018

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Alternate Title

Introduction to aboriginal health and healthcare in Canada

Author

Douglas, Vasiliki Kravariotis

Edition

2nd ed.

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Springer

Publication Date

[2021]

Physical Description

xvi, 279 p. : ill. ; 25 cm

Series

Proquest Ebook Central

Subjects

Minority Health

Health Services, Indigenous

Transcultural Nursing - methods

Canada

Aboriginal

First Nations

Indigenous peoples -- Canada

Indigenous peoples -- Health.

Indigenous peoples -- Research.

Abstract

Contents:

Introduction : First Nations, Métis, and Inuit in Canada : Understanding the Issues -- Western and Indigenous Ways of Knowing -- Cultural Competency, Cultural Sensitivity and Cultural Safety -- Historical Overview -- Understanding the Determinants of Health and Canada?s Native Population -- Diabetes, Diet and Nutrition -- Chronic and Infectious Diseases -- Women?s and Children?s Health -- Mental Health -- Hybridization of Health Care and the Way Forward for Indigenous Health.

Notes

Preceded by Introduction to aboriginal health and healthcare in Canada / Vasiliki Douglas. c2013.

ISBN

9780826164124

9780826164131

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Ebook

Audience

Professional

Location

Vancouver Library

Kelowna Library

Internet

Call Number

WA300 D68 2021

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Corporate Author

Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research

Place of Publication

[Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher

Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research

Publication Date

2007

Subjects

Health Services Research - British Columbia

Research Support - British Columbia

Biomedical Research - British Columbia

Research - organization & administration - British Columbia

Research - trends - British Columbia

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Professional

Location

Vancouver Library

Surrey Library

Victoria Library

Kelowna Library

Call Number

W 84 M621 2007

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Corporate Author

British Columbia. Ministry of Health

British Columbia. Fraser Health Authority

Place of Publication

[Victoria, BC?]

Publisher

Ministry of Health

Publication Date

2012

Physical Description

52 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

Subjects

Advance Care Planning

Patient Care Planning

Decision Making

Resuscitation Orders

Advance Directives

British Columbia

Popular Work

ISBN

9780772665249

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Online

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Kelowna Library

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Internet

Call Number

W85.5 M995 2012

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