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ABCs of smoking : atherosclerosis, bronchitis, cancer, disability increase, emphysema, fetal damage, gum disease, heart attack...

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Health EDCO. Waco, TX: Health Edco , 2004.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WA900 A134 2004
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Alternate Title
ABCs of smoking
Corporate Author
Health EDCO
Place of Publication
Waco, TX
Publisher
Health Edco
Publication Date
2004
Subjects
Smoking - prevention & control - pictorial works
Lung Neoplasms - prevention & control - pictorial works
Neoplasms - prevention & control - pictorial works
Chronic Disease - prevention & control - pictorial works
ISBN
4310789780904
Language
English
Material Type
Other
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library Circulation Desk
Call Number
WA900 A134 2004

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Adaptive oncogenesis : a new understanding of how cancer evolves inside us

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DeGregori, James. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press , 2018.
Audience
Professional
Table of contents:; The evolution of lifespans and disease avoidance -- Understanding evolution at organismal and somatic levels -- The evolution of multicellularity and tumor suppression -- Mechanisms of tumor suppression -- Dominant views on the mechanisms of oncogenesis -- Adaptive oncogenesis -…
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Author
DeGregori, James
Place of Publication
Cambridge, MA
Publisher
Harvard University Press
Publication Date
2018
Series
EBSCOhost eBook
Subjects
Carcinogenesis
Neoplastic Processes
Genetic Predisposition to Disease
Neoplasms - etiology
Neoplasms - genetics
Abstract
Table of contents:
The evolution of lifespans and disease avoidance -- Understanding evolution at organismal and somatic levels -- The evolution of multicellularity and tumor suppression -- Mechanisms of tumor suppression -- Dominant views on the mechanisms of oncogenesis -- Adaptive oncogenesis -- Limiting somatic evolution in youth -- Changing adaptive landscapes with aging -- Changing adaptive landscapes with carcinogenic exposures -- Tissue architecture and tumor suppression -- Peto?s paradox -- Prolonging tissue maintenance to delay aging and cancer -- Understanding clinical data from an evolutionary perspective -- The causes of cancer in early childhood -- Evolution-informed strategies to combat cancer -- A new framework for understanding and controlling cancer.
ISBN
9780674545397
9780674985964
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
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Adolescents with cancer : their experience living with a chronic illness

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Rechner, Mona Gale. [Vancouver, BC?]: University of British Columbia , 1989.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 R297 1989
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Rechner, Mona Gale
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
University of British Columbia
Publication Date
1989
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Adolescent
Chronic Disease
Adaptation, Psychological
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Thesis
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ200 R297 1989

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Advanced practice nurses : so what do they do, and why do we need them?

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14173
Hamric, Ann. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2005.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WY161 B365 2005 v.15
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Hamric, Ann
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Professional Practice Nursing Education
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
1/2 inch : colour ; 85 minutes
Series
Nursing education 15
Subjects
Leadership - videocassettes
Nurses - videocassettes
Delivery of Health Care - videocassettes
Language
English
Material Type
Video
VHS
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library AV Room
Call Number
WY161 B365 2005 v.15

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Adventures in repetitive genomes : informatic approaches

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15582
van de Lagemaat, Louie. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2007.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ206 B365 2007 v.219
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Alternate Title
Monday noon seminar series
Author
van de Lagemaat, Louie
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Research Centre Seminar Series
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
60 minutes
Series
BC Cancer Research Centre seminar series 219
Subjects
Genomics - DVD
Informatics - DVD
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library AV Room
Call Number
QZ206 B365 2007 v.219

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Aesthetic treatments for the oncology patient

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123042
Boca Raton, Fla.: CRC Press , 2021.
Audience
Professional
Contents:; The oncological patient and aesthetic medicine: The bonded approach -- Challenges for oncology: Prevention, palliation, and survival -- Cancer as a chronic disease -- Clinical record: Oncological screening -- Tumor markers -- The psychological approach: The healing power of image and co…
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Editor
Tejero, Paloma
Pinto, Hernán
Place of Publication
Boca Raton, Fla.
Publisher
CRC Press
Publication Date
2021
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - psychology
Body Image - psychology
Esthetics
Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects
Radiotherapy - adverse effects
Hair - radiation effects
Nails - radiation effects
Skin - radiation effects
Abstract
Contents:
The oncological patient and aesthetic medicine: The bonded approach -- Challenges for oncology: Prevention, palliation, and survival -- Cancer as a chronic disease -- Clinical record: Oncological screening -- Tumor markers -- The psychological approach: The healing power of image and comprehensive assistance to cancer patients -- The role of the family -- The oncological patient environment: Legal framework and ethics -- Radiotherapy: The prevention of secondary effects, radiodermatitis, and long-term toxicity -- Prevention and treatment of dermatological secondary effects of cancer therapy -- Prevention and treatment of adverse effects of antineoplastic therapy and of delayed-onset side effects: Prevention and treatment of hair loss -- Melatonin for prevention and treatment of complications associated with chemotherapy and radiotherapy: Implications for cancer stem cell differentiation -- Chronic antineoplastic therapies and their impact on quality of life -- Interactions with medical-aesthetic treatments -- Medical-aesthetic treatments in the survivor patient -- Medical-aesthetic treatments in oncology patients -- Facial medical-aesthetic treatments in oncology patients -- Filler materials: Indications, contraindications, and special considerations in oncology patients -- Aesthetic medical treatments during the disease: What is the plan? -- The role of the aesthetic doctor in follow-up of the oncology patient -- Medico-aesthetic collaboration -- Dietetics and nutrition in oncology patients: Evaluation of nutritional status, weight control, and nutrigenomics -- Nutrition: Diet therapy and nutritional supplements -- Introduction to vascular complications in oncology patients -- Anatomy of lymphatic drainage of the limbs -- Prevention and treatment of secondary lymphedema of extremities, early diagnosis of lymphostasis, and postsurgical prevention and conservative treatment of lymphedema -- Prevention and treatment of venous thromboembolism -- Cosmetic-medical treatments -- Micropigmentation applied to oncology patients -- Photoprotection in oncology patients -- Scar care after surgical treatment in oncology patients -- Cancer and physical exercise -- Ozone therapy in oncology patients -- Thermal treatments in postcancer care
ISBN
9781138305571
9781351395076
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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AMA guides to the evaluation of work ability and return to work

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Talmage, James B., Melhorn, J. Mark., Hyman, Mark H. Chicago, IL: American Medical Association , 2011.
Audience
Professional
Contents:; Why staying at work or returning to work is in the patient's best interest -- How to think about work ability and work restrictions : risk, capacity, and tolerance -- How to negotiate return to work -- Return to work: forms, records, and disclaimers -- Evidence-based medicine and causa…
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Alternate Title
Guides to the evaluation of work ability and return to work
Author
Talmage, James B.
Melhorn, J. Mark.
Hyman, Mark H.
Corporate Author
American Medical Association
Place of Publication
Chicago, IL
Publisher
American Medical Association
Publication Date
2011
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Rehabilitation - psychology
Disability evaluation
Employment - psychology
Convalescence - psychology
Abstract
Contents:
Why staying at work or returning to work is in the patient's best interest -- How to think about work ability and work restrictions : risk, capacity, and tolerance -- How to negotiate return to work -- Return to work: forms, records, and disclaimers -- Evidence-based medicine and causal analysis -- Functional capacity evaluation in return-to-work decision making: risk, capacity, and tolerance -- The medical and legal aspects of return-to-work decision making -- Disability determinations and return to work -- Medications, driving, and work -- The challenges to and importance of the primary care physician's role in return to work -- Working with common spine problems -- Working with common upper extremity problems -- Working with common lower extremity problems -- Working with common cardiovascular problems -- Working with common pulmonary problems -- Working with common neurologic problems -- Working with common rheumatologic problems -- Working with common gastrointestinal problems -- Urologic disease -- Working during pregnancy -- Hematology/oncology -- Working with common psychiatric problems -- Working with common functional syndromes : fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome -- International perspectives on return to work.
Notes
Rev. ed. of: A physician?s guide to return to work / James B. Talmage, J. Mark Melhorn. c2005
ISBN
9781603597579
9781603595308
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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American journal of human genetics

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Chicago, IL: University of Chicago Press
Audience
Professional
Alternate Title
AJHG
Place of Publication
Chicago, IL
Publisher
University of Chicago Press
ISSN
0002-9297
Material Type
Serial
Frequency
Monthly
Holdings
VC Library: 72-87,[88],90-91. 2003-2010,[2011],2012. (Print)
Online: 1- 1949 to 6 months ago
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
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Amputations and prosthetics : a case study approach

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10619
May, Bella. Philadelphia, PA: F.A. Davis Company , 2002. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WE172 M466 2002
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
May, Bella
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
F.A. Davis Company
Publication Date
2002
Subjects
Amputation - rehabilitation
Prostheses and Implants
Physical Therapy Techniques - methods
Amputees - psychology
ISBN
080360839X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WE172 M466 2002

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Analysis of hematopoiesis from human pluripotent stem cells

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20519
Kardel, Melanie Dawn. [Vancouver, BC?]: University of British Columbia , 2011.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
LE3 2011 K18
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Kardel, Melanie Dawn
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
University of British Columbia
Publication Date
2011
Subjects
Hematopoiesis
Pluripotent Stem Cells
Stem Cells
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Thesis
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
LE3 2011 K18

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Analysis of hematopoiesis in human normal long-term marrow cultures and in cultures from patients with CML and AML

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog7279
Coulombel, Laure. [Vancouver, BC?]: University of British Columbia , 1985.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WH140 C855 1985
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Coulombel, Laure
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
University of British Columbia
Publication Date
1985
Subjects
Hematopoiesis
Bone Marrow
Leukemia
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Thesis
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WH140 C855 1985

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Analysis of telomere length of subpopulations of primary human hematopoietic cells

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10716
Van Ziffle, Jessica. [Vancouver, BC?]: University of British Columbia , 2002.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QH600 V285 2003
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Van Ziffle, Jessica
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
University of British Columbia
Publication Date
2002
Subjects
Telomere
Hematopoietic Stem Cells
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Thesis
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QH600 V285 2003

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Analysis of the spleen colony-forming ability and lympho-myeloid repopulating ability of adherent marrow

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog3697
Henry, Elizabeth Anne. [Vancouver, BC?]: University of British Columbia , 1984.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WH380 H521 1984
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Henry, Elizabeth Anne
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
University of British Columbia
Publication Date
1984
Subjects
Bone Marrow
Hematopoietic Stem Cells
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Thesis
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WH380 H521 1984

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Anatomy, a regional atlas of the human body

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Clemente, Carmine D. Baltimore, MD: Urban & Schwarzenberg , 1987. 3rd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QS17 C626a 1987
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Clemente, Carmine D
Edition
3rd ed.
Place of Publication
Baltimore, MD
Publisher
Urban & Schwarzenberg
Publication Date
1987
Subjects
Anatomy, Regional - atlases
ISBN
0806703237
3541703237
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Kelowna Library
Call Number
QS17 C626a 1987

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Anatomy : a regional atlas of the human body

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20729
Clemente, Carmine D. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Health , 2011. 6th ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QS17 C626a 2011
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Clemente, Carmine D
Edition
6th ed.
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Health
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
1 v. (various pagings) : ill. ; 31 cm.
Subjects
Anatomy, Regional
Atlases
ISBN
9781582558899
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Kelowna Library
Call Number
QS17 C626a 2011

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Antidepressant skills at work : dealing with mood problems in the workplace

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16257
Bilsker, Dan, Gilbert, Merv, Samra, Joti. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Mental Health & Addiction Services (BCMHAS) , 2007.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WM171 B599a 2007
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
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Author
Bilsker, Dan
Gilbert, Merv
Samra, Joti
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Mental Health & Addiction Services (BCMHAS)
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
64 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Workplace - psychology
Mental Health
Depression - prevention & control
Stress, Psychological
Life Change Events
Self Care
Problem Solving
Occupational Health Services
Affective Symptoms
Emotions
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
Kelowna Library
Abbotsford Library
Internet
Call Number
WM171 B599a 2007
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Antileukemic activities of human bone marrow and blood cells after culture in interleukins-2, -7 and -12

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog7643
Wong, Elaine Karol. [Vancouver, BC?]: University of British Columbia , 1994.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WH380 W872 1994
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Wong, Elaine Karol
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
University of British Columbia
Publication Date
1994
Subjects
Interleukins - therapeutic use
Cytokines
Bone Marrow
Leukemia - therapy
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Thesis
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WH380 W872 1994

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Antivaccination and vaccine hesitancy : a professional guide to foster trust and tackle misinformation

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog125135
Aechtner, Thomas. Milton Park, UK: Taylor & Francis Group , 2023. 1st ed.
Audience
Professional
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Author
Aechtner, Thomas
Edition
1st ed.
Place of Publication
Milton Park, UK
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Group
Publication Date
2023
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Vaccination Hesitancy - psychology
Anti-Vaccination Movement
ISBN
9781000924503
9781032320519
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Application of human factors in chemo and radiation therapy

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16404
Shultz, Jonas. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2008.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ42 S562 2008
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Shultz, Jonas
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
60 minutes
Subjects
Medical Errors - prevention & control
Neoplasms - drug therapy
Medication Errors - prevention & control
Neoplasms - radiotherapy
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library AV Room
Call Number
QZ42 S562 2008

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The Art and Science of Compassionate Care: a Practical Guide

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124714
Cham, Switzerland: Springer International Publishing AG , c2023. 1st ed.
Audience
Professional
"This book provides a practical guide on the art and science of compassionate care in an era of healthcare crisis due to the COVID-19 pandemic that is inflicting long-lasting financial and psychosocial trauma on an unprecedented scale. A new approach to compassionate care is presented based on the …
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Editor
Samoutis, Andreas
Samoutis, George
Stylianou, Neophytos
Anastasiou, Andreas
Lionis, Christos
Edition
1st ed.
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG
Publication Date
c2023
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Delivery of Health Care
COVID-19
Empathy
Evidence-Based Medicine
Global Health
Psychology, Positive
Spirituality
Abstract
"This book provides a practical guide on the art and science of compassionate care in an era of healthcare crisis due to the COVID-19 pandemic that is inflicting long-lasting financial and psychosocial trauma on an unprecedented scale. A new approach to compassionate care is presented based on the overarching concepts of empathy, person and family centeredness, therapeutic relationship, kindness, gratitude, spirituality, communication skills, shared decision making, positive psychology, adversity-activated development, self-care, compassion fatigue, spirituality which are more than ever critical in successfully managing the pandemic adversity in front of us. This book draws on clinical experience, educational activities and evidence-based knowledge from academic physicians (primary, secondary and tertiary care), nurses, psychologists, health economists, healthcare managers, health policymakers, medical professionals students and patients. It provides skills and knowledge that can be implemented in daily clinical practice based on all levels of healthcare on a whole-person approach. An array of clinical cases, patient journeys, published evidence and practical experience is combined to deliver in a practical way unique guidance and advice. The target audience is all healthcare professionals, health policymakers, healthcare managers and patient associations. This approach of Compassionate Care is of great importance and can save lives and money in these unprecedented times of global healthcare care system challenges." --publisher
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ISBN
9783031215230
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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