https://novapublishers.com Publisher of Books and Journals in Medicine and Health, Science and Technology and Social Sciences Tue, 14 Feb 2023 20:48:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.1 https://novapublishers.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/cropped-nova-favicon-32x32.jpg https://novapublishers.com 32 32 https://novapublishers.com/shop/approaches-to-pediatric-neurosurgical-emergencies/ Mon, 28 Nov 2022 16:14:33 +0000 https://novapublishers.com/?post_type=product&p=127993 Virendra Deo Sinha - Senior Professor, Department of Neurosurgery, S.M.S. Medical College, Jaipur India Rakesh Kumar Mishra - Assistant Professor, Dept. of Neurosurgery, Institute of Medical Services, Trauma Centre and Mahamana Centenary Superspecialty Hospital, Banaras Hindu University, Varanas, India Amit Agrawal - Professor, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India Series: Emergency and Intensive Care Medicine BISAC: HEA039110; MED015000; MED026000 DOI: 10.52305/RNLC1224 Neurosurgical emergencies, both traumatic and non-traumatic, may progress rapidly and if timely emergency management is not offered, these can lead to permanent neurological damage and disabilities. The spectrum of pediatric neurosurgical emergencies can range from traumatic brain injuries, infection, vascular lesions, acute hydrocephalus, and so on. Pediatric neurosurgical emergencies represent a challenging situation in the emergency room as in children it may be difficult to differentiate the etiology. This book provides an overview of pediatric neurosurgical emergencies, emergency room management and resuscitation, neurocritical care and fluid resuscitation in children. It covers the spectrum of common acute pediatric neurosurgical disorders that may be encountered in the emergency room and require urgent neurosurgical intervention.]]> https://novapublishers.com/shop/current-topics-in-perinatology-and-neonatology/ Fri, 14 Oct 2022 19:36:41 +0000 https://novapublishers.com/?post_type=product&p=144174 Nazan Yurtcu, MD - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Sivas Cumhuriyet University, Sivas, Turkey Ali Çetin, MD - Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Haseki Training and Research Hospital, Affiliated with the University of Health Sciences, Istanbul, Turkey Series: Neonatology Research Developments BISAC: MED070000 DOI: https://doi.org/10.52305/LZZG8628 Medical and surgical care have made considerable progress in the last two decades in the care of the mother, fetus, and neonate. Most of the improvement in outcomes has been related to advances in diagnostic and therapeutic modalities. These advances have only been possible due to dramatic progress in our knowledge of the physiological mechanisms that determine the normal development of organ systems, as well as the alterations that can lead to disease states and their multifarious consequences. Because improved antenatal care has resulted in the survival of greater numbers of immature infants, they have become a major challenge for clinicians due to the immaturity of multiple organs and their susceptibility to long-term sequelae. The aim of this book is not to address all aspects related to the newborn lung, but to discuss those areas that are more novel or controversial or have been of greater relevance in the progress of maternal, fetal, and neonatal care. Where possible, we have attempted to meet the expectation that practice guidelines be based either on convincing available evidence or on consensus statements of authoritative organizations. Therefore, this book should be useful to obstetricians, perinatologists, and neonatologists.]]> https://novapublishers.com/shop/behavioral-pediatrics-iii-mental-health-and-management-fifth-edition/ Thu, 14 Apr 2022 17:01:37 +0000 https://novapublishers.com/?post_type=product&p=122419 Donald E. Greydanus, MD, Dr HC (Athens), FAAP, FIAP (HON) – Professor & Founding Chair, Department of Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine, Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine, Kalamazoo, MI, USA Dilip R. Patel, MD, MPH, MBA – Professor & Chair, Department of Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine, Western Michigan University, Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine, Kalamazoo, MI Ahsan Nazeer, MD – Professor, Division Chief, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Sidra Medical and Research Center, Qatar Foundation, Doha, Qatar Roger W. Apple, PhD – Director, Division of Pediatric Psychology, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI USA Joav Merrick, MD, MMedSci, DMSc – Professor of Pediatrics at the Division of Pediatrics, Hadassah Hebrew University Medical Center, Mt Scopus Campus, Jerusalem, Israel, Kentucky Children’s Hospital, University of Kentucky, Lexington, United States and Professor of Public Health at the Center for Healthy Development, School of Public Health, Georgia State University, Atlanta, United States, the former Medical Director of the Division for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Ministry of Social Affairs and Social Services, Jerusalem and the Founder and Director of the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, Israel. Series: Pediatrics, Child and Adolescent Health BISAC: MED102000; MED057000 DOI: https://doi.org/10.52305/GBFG5410 Pediatricians can provide a wide variety of care to children and adolescents with complex disorders, depending on their training as well as interests, but they need to work closely with professionals in psychiatry and psychology when dealing with complex issues in mental health disorders. Behavioral health screening is therefore an important task of pediatricians and behavioral pediatricians as they evaluate their pediatric patients. Section one looks at what is called special issues in mental health that include suicide/self-harm in pediatrics, childhood-onset schizophrenia, child abuse/maltreatment, mental health issues of chronic disorders (i.e., diseases of the cardiovascular system, the kidneys and the liver), and behavioral/emotional effects of COVID-19 on children/adolescents. Section two covers various aspects of substance use disorders (SUD) that include SUD neurobiology, substance use/abuse in adolescents, an overview on cannabis, psychosocial treatments of SUDs, pharmacologic management of SUDs, and pharmacology of tobacco abuse. Section three provides a critical look at mental health management that includes psychotherapeutic interventions (i.e., children, adolescents and families), behavioral/cognitive behavioral therapies and principles of psychopharmacologic management in pediatric persons.]]> https://novapublishers.com/shop/pediatrics-and-adolescent-health-recent-international-research/ Thu, 20 Jan 2022 20:01:55 +0000 https://novapublishers.com/?post_type=product&p=110991 Series: Pediatrics, Child and Adolescent Health BISAC: HEA046000; MED069000 DOI: https://doi.org/10.52305/HBKX5498 About one in four youths used a tobacco product during the past 30 days. By school level, this is approximately three in ten high school students and one in eight middle school students. Since 2014, e-cigarettes have been the most commonly used tobacco product among youths. It is reasonable to assume that many young smokers are practicing this habit while with friends or at parties, exposing their friends and peers to hazardous passive smoking, which is also the case for smaller children exposed to their parental smoking. Smoking is just one important public health issue in childhood and adolescence, but there are many other issues in this period of our development. In this book we have gathered some recent research on children and youth from various places around the world on many topics, not just limited to smoking, which we hope will be of interest to the reader. **Order both the printed version and the e-book together and SAVE!**]]> https://novapublishers.com/shop/why-do-children-die-selective-perspectives-on-thanatology-in-pediatrics/ Sun, 16 Jan 2022 15:58:31 +0000 https://novapublishers.com/?post_type=product&p=110260 Series: Pediatrics, Child and Adolescent Health BISAC: SOC036000; SOC057000 DOI: https://doi.org/10.52305/RLLU6903 As we reflect on causes of death in our children, methods of prevention become critically important to research and implement. Research notes that millions of childhood injuries result in thousands of deaths. Death can be due to medical disease and considerable progress including prevention of death has been made in management of cancer and other conditions over the past century, especially in developed countries. It is also important to apply principles of management and prevention to consequences of aggression and chronic illness. As illustrated in this book, we must look at underlying issues, both medical and behavioral, in the physical and psychiatric health of our children. We should apply known principles of preventive medicine that are being researched in the 21st century to prevent needless deaths in our pediatric population. Prevention may arise from such understanding and application of known concepts with fewer pediatric deaths and fewer parents/families undergoing heart-breaking grieving processes. **Order both the printed version and the e-book together and SAVE!**]]> https://novapublishers.com/shop/a-closer-look-at-childrens-health/ Sat, 09 Oct 2021 18:50:41 +0000 https://novapublishers.com/?post_type=product&p=107023 Felipe Fields (Editor) Series: Pediatrics - Laboratory and Clinical Research BISAC: MED069000 DOI: https://doi.org/10.52305/AIIY2750 Eating and exercise habits developed in childhood can form the foundation of a healthy or unhealthy lifestyle in adulthood. As such, ensuring that children are introduced to healthy habits at a young age is essential to support their ability to maintain a high quality of life throughout their lives. This book contains nine chapters, each focusing on a different element of children’s health. Chapter One explores the variety of nutritional knowledge definitions, methods of assessment, and interventions to provide suggestions for research, practice, and stakeholders. Chapter Two explores recent data on the impact of COVID-19 on children’s and adolescents’ eating behaviors. Chapter Three examines the disordered and adaptive eating behaviors in pediatric obesity. Chapter Four reflects on the implementation of gamification to encourage healthy eating behavior in children. Chapter Five explores the causes of the rise of overweight and obesity among children in the United Arab Emirates. Chapter Six describes methods for the performance assessment of physical functioning in children. Chapter Seven analyzes the different factors influencing Indian children’s participation in physical activity. Chapter Eight discusses the necessity of pre-participation screening of children before they engage in moderate-vigorous intensity sports activities. Finally, Chapter Nine provides data on lower body strength and explosive power among children, collected via a vertical jump test.]]> https://novapublishers.com/shop/pediatric-and-adolescent-sexuality-and-gynecology-principles-for-the-primary-care-clinician-second-edition/ Fri, 16 Apr 2021 14:07:48 +0000 https://novapublishers.com/?post_type=product&p=95570 Hatim Omar, MD (Editor) - Chief, Section of Adolescent Medicine, Medical Director of the Adolescent Health Center, Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital, Allentown, PA, Lehigh Valley Health Network, LVPG; Clinical Professor, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine, Kalamazoo, MI Series: Pediatrics, Child and Adolescent Health BISAC: MED033000 Adolescent sexuality and gynecologic care of young patients are topics which make most clinicians uncomfortable. This is due to a lack of knowledge and training in many circumstances. Assumptions based upon knowledge of adult gynecology alone may be hazardous for pediatric and adolescent patients. These children and young women often do not have access to specialists who are able and willing to care for their gynecologic issues at an appropriate level. The primary care setting is often the most comfortable venue for a number of these patients. The concept for this book was to provide a reference for primary care providers without highly specialized gynecology textbooks, just to focus on what providers tackle on a daily basis. The first edition was well received and the feedback was good. In the 10 years since the first edition was published, our knowledge has improved and many new methods, medications and devices were added to daily practice. Those changes prompted the Editors to provide an updated version of the book, while keeping its essence intact.]]> https://novapublishers.com/shop/tropical-pediatrics-a-public-health-concern-of-international-proportions-3rd-edition/ Tue, 20 Oct 2020 13:08:13 +0000 https://novapublishers.com/?post_type=product&p=87148 Richard R Roach (Editor) Donald E Greydanus (Editor) Dilip R Patel (Editor) Joav Merrick (Editor) - Medical Director, Division for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Ministry of Social Affairs and Social Services, Jerusalem Series: Pediatrics, Child and Adolescent Health BISAC: MED069000 Tropical medicine is a branch of medicine focusing on disorders usually found in subtropical and tropical areas of the world. Tropical pediatrics is a branch of tropical medicine focusing on children and adolescents in these areas. The current process of global warming and the widespread issue of international travel are bringing these conditions to many places of the globe. This third edition of Tropical pediatrics highlights selective concepts of tropical pediatrics that are of importance to clinicians caring for children and adolescents. This book is dedicated to clinicians around the world who care for these precious patients growing up in often remote corners of globe. It should be remembered that sometimes these issues become important to civilized corners of the world as well. Issues of clean water for the world’s population are also considered.]]> https://novapublishers.com/shop/adolescence-international-aspects-of-interpersonal-and-self-directed-violence/ Thu, 16 Apr 2020 14:46:25 +0000 https://novapublishers.com/?post_type=product&p=73509 Supa Pengpid, MPH, DrPH, MBA (Editor) Professor at ASEAN Institute for Health Development, Mahidol University Thailand Karl Peltzer, PhD (Editor) Department of Research Administration and Development, University of Limpopo,  South Africa Joav Merrick, MD, MMedSci, DMSc, (Editor) National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, Jerusalem, Israel Division of Pediatrics, Hadassah Hebrew University Medical Centers, Mt Scopus Campus, Jerusalem, Israel Division of Adolescent Medicine, KY Children’s Hospital, Department of Pediatrics, Lexington, Kentucky, USA School of Public Health, Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia, USA Series: Pediatrics, Child and Adolescent Health BISAC: MED069000 The “Global School-based Student Health Survey (GSHS)” is a World Health Organization and United States “Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)” collaborative effort in helping countries to assess various behavioural risk and protective factors in their communities, including mental health, suicidal behaviour, protective factors, substance use, violence and unintentional injury” among adolescents. In this book we used the most recent GSHS data (2016-2017) to describe a range of interpersonal and self-directed violence among adolescents in 15 countries: Liberia, Lebanon, Myanmar, Jamaica, Mauritius, Sri Lanka, Paraguay, Bhutan, Dominican Republic, Vanuatu, United Arab Emirates, Trinidad and Tobago, Tonga, Morocco and Suriname. The results of the various papers will inform stakeholders of the relevance of school and youth health programmes and related policies targeting interpersonal and self-directed violence in the adolescent population. (Imprint: Nova Medicine and Health)]]> https://novapublishers.com/shop/understanding-in-children-with-cerebral-palsy-orthopedic-problems/ Thu, 16 Apr 2020 13:44:18 +0000 https://novapublishers.com/?post_type=product&p=73485 Series: Pediatrics - Laboratory and Clinical Research, Neurology - Laboratory and Clinical Research Developments BISAC: MED069000, MED056000 Cerebral palsy presents stable encephalopathy that systemically influences on the child's and adult's organism. Orthopedic complications of cerebral palsy possess on the contrary progressive features and those complications cause gradual failure of motor ability of a person: impaired walking, loss of postural ability, reduced self-care and inclusion, finally quality of life becoming much worse. That is why orthopedic aspects are of great importance in children with cerebral palsy. This volume presents a collection of chapters covering a wide range of problems, from a system of universal classification of dysfunctions in Cerebral Palsy and practical issues of prevention of orthopedic complications orthopedic to surgery (diagnostics and quantitative interpretation of gait disorders in such patients, optimal methods of surgical intervention, hip surgery, spinal surgery) and aspects of nutritive status of this specific category of patients, associated comorbidities and their influence and connection with orthopedic problems. Furthermore, three chapters are dedicated to the anesthetic aspects of orthopedic surgery. The substantiation is given to the methods of combined anesthesia and sedation during surgery, as well as in the immediate postoperative period, taking into account concomitant epilepsy, increased intracranial pressure and spasticity in such children. Single-event multilevel orthopedic surgery is a recognized gold standard in ambulatory patients, though it varies according to gait patterns and associated orthopedic problems causing motor disorders. The book contains explanations and methodology of surgeries for conventional gait patterns, as well as in iatrogenic disorders caused by previous unreasonable interventions. The chapter on the correction of deformities and dysfunctions of the upper limb shows the first applied transfer of m.flexor cubitus ulnaris to the radius, which gave extremely positive results both in terms of function and aesthetics. Unfortunately, in Russia the number of CP patients with iatrogenic orthopedic disorders is high. Extremely negative consequences in the form of weakness of the triceps muscles after percutaneous fibromyotomies (so-called “Ulzibat method”) or lengthening of the Achilles tendon in diplegia performed before the age of five years and before the development of muscle retraction lead to the development of crouch gait even in patients with high motor potential (GMFCS I, II). This complication of unreasonable surgical interventions develops in 5-7 years after primary surgery and in the opinion of doctors and parents is not related to previous procedures. This book, based on 3D-instrumented gait analysis, shows the features of iatrogenic crouch gait, as well as methods of surgical correction of this difficult situation. The data presented in this book are based, on the one hand, on the personal practical and scientific experience of each author, and on the other hand, the entire team of authors works in collaboration with each other, coordinating their decisions and interventions with colleagues, thus ensuring continuity in treatment of children and adults suffering from cerebral palsy. (Imprint: Nova Medicine and Health)]]> https://novapublishers.com/shop/handbook-on-child-and-adolescent-behavior-and-health/ Fri, 13 Mar 2020 12:20:19 +0000 https://novapublishers.com/?post_type=product&p=72404 Antônio Araujo Goncalves (Editor) Series: Pediatrics - Laboratory and Clinical Research BISAC: MED069000 Handbook on Child and Adolescent Behavior and Health opens with a summary of the tools and diagnostic instruments commonly used in both clinical practice and scientific research for children with autism spectrum disorders. The concept of community integration, an important aspect of rehabilitation, is examined in the context of developmental delay disorders, with a reference to Indian context. The authors go on to examine the poverty-related attainment gap in Glasgow, which contains more than half of the 100 most deprived areas in Scotland. An approach to the study of childhood cancer focusing on the parents themselves is presented. Despite the previous work on this issue, there is great controversy regarding the conclusions drawn. Similarly, a study is presented which aims to describe mothers’ experiences caring for children with chronic kidney disease in conservative kidney management. An attempt is made to understand the critical factors which play an important role in developing the skills and competencies in children pertaining to resilience, social and emotional domains. The authors describe research from around the world on cyberbullying to examine the nature, extent, causes, and consequences related to children and adolescents’ involvement in these behaviors. The direct net effects of economic development, the level of globalization, internet use, and gender on adolescent fertility are assessed using the bio-ecological model. In addition, the social determinants of recent alcohol use and heavy episodic drinking among African Americans aged 18 to 25 years are assessed. Subsequently, the current understanding of the etiology, clinical features, evaluation, and natural history of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis is described. Lastly, the main pathogenic and clinical aspects of infective endocarditis in children are presented, as well as an insight into the available therapeutic options. (Imprint: Nova Medicine and Health)]]> https://novapublishers.com/shop/child-and-adolescent-health-some-recent-research/ Thu, 27 Feb 2020 16:54:28 +0000 https://novapublishers.com/?post_type=product&p=71767 Series: Pediatrics, Child and Adolescent Health BISAC: MED069000 Tobacco, alcohol, cannabis and adolescence are all issues that should be of a public health concern now that many states have legalized the sale and use of cannabis. More thought and research is needed to identify which programs and prevention strategies are most effective in reducing youth use and initiation of marijuana. In this book we have gathered work by international researchers and presented papers on infant mortality in Indiana, discussion of pediatric immunizations, medical cannabis for epilepsy, issues concerned with food insecurity, food additives, various aspects of adolescent health, cyberbullying and much more that we hope will be of interest to the reader. (Imprint: Nova Medicine and Health)]]>