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New Releases - Health Care

New Releases - Health Care


ANATOMY: FUNCTIONAL BODY SYSTEMS

Beneath our skin, numerous complex and beautiful systems sustain life. It can be easy to take those processes for granted, though, because so many of them occur without any conscious effort. Over the course of this program, viewers will discover the hidden wonders of the skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular, respiratory, and nervous systems and how they all work in conjunction with each other to create the amazing machine we call the human body. Very visual, with athletic models, animated cutaways, labeled diagrams, and even cadaver parts.

Note: Only available in the US.

Item no.: HA02303477
Format: DVD
Duration: 27 minutes
Audience:
Copyright: 2009
StdBkNo.: 9781616168674
Price: USD 130.00

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EVALUATING A TRAINING PROGRAM

Athletes of all levels require training programs that take into account the specific needs of their sport as well as their own individual strengths and weaknesses. What makes a successful athletics training program? This video identifies the key components and investigates the methods used to evaluate, modify, and improve training programs. From the goal-setting and motivation required for success to the analysis of fitness components and the application of training methods and principles, this program provides a framework for both the planning and evaluation of effective training programs.

Note: Only available in the US.

Item no.: NV02303507
Format: DVD
Duration: 31 minutes
Audience:
Copyright: 2009
StdBkNo.: 9781616168681
Price: USD 130.00

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AGED CARE: ASSESSING SKIN CONDITIONS IN THE ELDERLY

After an overview of skin anatomy and physiology, this program describes the techniques necessary for making accurate assessments of elderly patients with new or ongoing skin conditions. The video also defines specialized terminology and suggests post-assessment courses of action. An intelligent and accessible look at the fundamentals of skin care for senior citizens.

Note: Only available in the US.

Item no.: SV00273464
Format: DVD
Duration: 26 minutes
Audience:
Copyright: 2008
StdBkNo.: 9781608256136
Price: USD 130.00

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AGED CARE: WORKING WITH INCONTINENCE IN THE ELDERLY

Assisting elderly patients and aged-care facility residents to address their incontinence issues both effectively and with sensitivity is crucial to helping them maintain their dignity and independence. A thorough introduction to the subject of incontinence, this program discusses the four types—stress and urge, functional, overflow and enuresis, and fecal—while offering strategies for managing them.

Note: Only available in the US.

Item no.: DR02453469
Format: DVD
Duration: 25 minutes
Audience:
Copyright: 2008
StdBkNo.: 9781608256112
Price: USD 130.00

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MERIDIAN ALLIED HEALTH II: DENTAL HYGIENIST

The job of the dental hygienist is just as hands -on as any dentist's - and it offers an outstanding springboard for a career in the healthcare and dental fields. This program shows what a dental hygienist can expect as far as training, duties, and compensation, while outlining the personal qualities and people skills that any successful D.H. should possess. Featuring interviews with experienced hygienists and those who train them, the program highlights the cleaning and examination procedures a D.H. will perform and the special rapport he or she must be able to establish with patients. Students are advised to prepare for a dental hygienist career by excelling in high school biology courses and volunteering at clinics and hospitals.

Item no.: WS02302341
Format: DVD
Duration: 22 minutes
Audience:
Copyright: 2008
StdBkNo.: 9781421386768
Price: USD 100.00

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MERIDIAN ALLIED HEALTH III: EMT

With the growth of America's urban populations has come an increased demand for medical first responders - most notably, the emergency medical technician. This program guides students through the duties of the EMT -Basic and EMT -Paramedic, the skills and personality traits both require, and the financial and personal advantages that these positions offer. Featuring interviews with veterans of the profession, the program describes the 110 -hour class and national or state registry exam an aspiring EMT must complete, along with specific functions - for EMT -Bs, supporting an ambulance team in the field and during patient transport, maintaining vitals and airwave access, controlling bleeding, basic splinting, and applying a cervical collar; and for EMT -Paramedics, traction splinting, patient status assessment, and other functions that prepare patients for emergency room care. Both the Hollywood -style excitement and the routine aspects of EMT life are emphasized, in addition to the best high school courses and volunteer opportunities in which a would -be EMT should get involved.

Item no.: FY02452369
Format: DVD
Duration: 22 minutes
Audience:
Copyright: 2008
StdBkNo.: 9781421390376
Price: USD 100.00

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AGED CARE: COMMUNICATING WITH AGED CARE COLLEAGUES

Effective employee communication is vitally important in every area of health service delivery and care. This program, filmed with a focus on the aged-care environment, covers verbal and nonverbal communication, formal and informal communication, conflict resolution and negotiation, and staff-to-staff and staff-to-management communication. A valuable training and professional development resource.

Note: Only available in the US.

Item no.: WN02303465
Format: DVD
Duration: 25 minutes
Audience:
Copyright: 2007
StdBkNo.: 9781608256174
Price: USD 130.00

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AGED CARE: COMMUNICATING WITH AGED CARE RESIDENTS

Effective communication with elderly people living in residential care is key to the delivery of high-quality treatment that not only meets the physical needs of patients, but also their mental, emotional, social, and spiritual needs. This program examines the basic elements of communication and how they can be adapted to older people who are living with hearing, vision, speech, and cognitive losses. The video also looks at effective communication methods for those from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Note: Only available in the US.

Item no.: PH02453466
Format: DVD
Duration: 28 minutes
Audience:
Copyright: 2007
StdBkNo.: 9781608256150
Price: USD 130.00

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AGED CARE: NUTRITION IN AN AGED-CARE ENVIRONMENT

Preparing meals that meet the individual requirements of elderly people is a challenge, especially when patients or clients can no longer look after themselves. This program provides senior-care trainees and specialists with helpful diet information and strategies for getting older people to eat properly. Topics include basic and specific nutritional needs, portion sizes, appropriate meal frequency, and the importance of avoiding pre-packaged and convenience foods as much as possible. The video also discusses malnutrition-linked ailments to which the elderly may be particularly susceptible, including metabolic bone disease.

Note: Only available in the US.

Item no.: PJ02303468
Format: DVD
Duration: 29 minutes
Audience:
Copyright: 2007
StdBkNo.: 9781608257652
Price: USD 130.00

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CHEMICAL IRRITANTS

Chemical irritants can cause a debilitating sensitivity or even a chemical injury. This program examines the all -too -common threat of chemical exposure - often from products and materials found in the average home or office building. Showing how contaminants and irritants can travel through heating and air conditioning ducts, the program highlights a case study in which a woman developed rashes, swelling, and difficulty breathing due to chemicals in her workplace. Another example features a man sickened by a chemical plant near his residence. Expert guests include Dr. Grace Ziem, a prominent occupational medicine specialist, and Alan Cohen of Beyond Pesticides, a nonprofit group that opposes the overuse of pesticides.

Note: Only available in the US and Canada

Item no.: WH00272577
Format: DVD
Duration: 25 minutes
Audience:
Copyright: 2007
StdBkNo.: 9781604672367
Price: USD 100.00

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COMA: FOUR CASE STUDIES

The vast majority of coma patients face a critical and very limited window of recovery time - after one year, the chance for improvement is slim to none. This documentary follows the progress of four individuals in comas or vegetative states over the course of a year, exploring the mysteries of the injured brain as each patient emerges, to varying degrees, from darkness. Interweaving commentary from renowned physicians and neurologists, the program goes inside a top U.S. medical facility for coma treatment - the Center for Head Injuries at the JFK Medical Center in Edison, New Jersey. With unprecedented access to the center, the program also chronicles the emotional stories of the four patients' families, who must deal with overwhelming medical complexities and frightening uncertainties about the fate of their loved ones.

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Review
  • "Students viewing this video will come away with an appreciation of the skill and dedication of all members of the care teams. The real -life work of the people shown at JFK should provide a clear distinction between the contrived, predictable dramas so many kids see on television and the challenging and rewarding work done by highly motivated and well -trained personnel at a major medical center." - NSTA Recommends

    Item no.: YP02452588
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 103 minutes
    Audience:
    Copyright: 2007
    StdBkNo.: 9781421386119
    Price: USD 170.00

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    EMERGENCY 9-1-1

    Dialing 9 -1 -1 is simple in itself, but few people are truly ready for a siren -filled ride to the emergency room. This program will help viewers prepare for such a crisis, providing detailed information on when to call 9 -1 -1, how best to speak with the dispatcher, what to do while waiting for an ambulance, and what to expect upon arrival at the ER. Expert guests include Emergency Medical Services specialist Andrew Brave and Dr. Leigh Vinocur of the American College of Emergency Physicians. The program also reenacts a real -world situation in which an elderly man fell in his home and was unable to reach a telephone. Viewers will gain a better understanding of how seniors and other vulnerable individuals should prepare for medical emergencies.

    Note: Only available in the US and Canada

    Item no.: ZN02302632
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 24 minutes
    Audience:
    Copyright: 2007
    StdBkNo.: 9781604672060
    Price: USD 100.00

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    MERIDIAN ALLIED HEALTH: MEDICAL ASSISTANT

    Many young people are interested in entry -level healthcare jobs that balance clinical duties with administrative functions. This program illustrates the ins and outs of just such a position - the certified medical assistant. The program examines a CMA's typical responsibilities, such as maintaining patient records, managing a physician's schedule, and preparing examining rooms, as well as the skills a successful medical assistant will need - including data entry, customer service, specimen collection, and first aid. Incorporating interviews with experienced medical assistants and the specialists who train them, the program describes what it takes to become a CMA, from the best high school courses to take to passing the AAMA CMA certification exam.

    Review
  • "A useful series for those interested in health careers that require one or two years of training after high school." - School Library Journal

    Item no.: BR00272093
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 20 minutes
    Audience:
    Copyright: 2007
    StdBkNo.: 9781421361598
    Price: USD 100.00

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    ADMINISTERING MEDICATIONS

    Assisting with or directly administering medication is an important role of the personal caregiver and carries significant responsibility. In fulfilling this role effectively and safely, the caregiver becomes a vital member of the health care team. This program introduces safe and responsible medication practices. Topics include the Five Rights principles of medication administration, proper routes of administration, and the various techniques of managing and manipulating medicine consumption. Students will learn how to address the effects of medications—including intended effects, side effects, and allergic reactions—and how these should be documented.

    Note: Only available in the US.

    Item no.: NN00273455
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 43 minutes
    Audience:
    Copyright: 2006
    StdBkNo.: 9781608257980
    Price: USD 130.00

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    AGED CARE: MEANINGFUL ACTIVITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH DEMENTIA

    Balancing practical know-how with medical theory, this program examines the needs of patients with dementia and explores a range of fulfilling activities that foster self-worth and belonging. After an insightful look at dementia and its symptoms, the video illustrates both one-on-one and group activities and identifies which recreational pursuits are best suited to a particular level of dementia. A well-equipped nursing home in Australia serves as a working model for developing activities programs, rounding out this excellent resource for aged care and dementia care training.

    Note: Only available in the US.

    Item no.: ZV00273467
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 30 minutes
    Audience:
    Copyright: 2006
    StdBkNo.: 9781608257676
    Price: USD 130.00

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    ANALYZING FITNESS

    Health advocates continuously speak out on the need for physical fitness—but providing the skills to analyze and measure fitness isn't always part of the educational package. This program addresses that crucial dimension of fitness training, guiding viewers through the major components of testing strength, endurance, and other aspects of fitness. Distinguishing between health-related fitness and skill- or performance-related fitness, the video demonstrates key procedures that will benefit both amateur and professional athletes as well as ordinary physical education students. Analyzing fitness within the framework of a particular sport is another important topic.

    Note: Only available in the US.

    Item no.: CC02303471
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 26 minutes
    Audience:
    Copyright: 2006
    StdBkNo.: 9781608257775
    Price: USD 130.00

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    BASIC CARE PROCEDURES: SHOWERING AND BED BATHING

    Maintaining a patient's personal hygiene plays an important role in preventing disease, especially infection, as well as helping with comfort and body image issues. This program demonstrates basic care procedures and best practices for showering and bed bathing a patient in a professional and caring manner. Preparation steps for these procedures are included, as are dressing, grooming, sanitary, safety, and privacy needs. In addition to its effectiveness in highlighting general care principles, the video is designed to support dementia and elderly care training.

    Note: Only available in the US.

    Review
  • "A good, solid program for classroom instruction as well as self instruction and review. Recommended." - Educational Media Reviews Online

    Item no.: PZ02303480
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 25 minutes
    Audience:
    Copyright: 2006
    StdBkNo.: 9781608258000
    Price: USD 130.00

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    BRAINDAMADJ'D TAKE II: A CASE STUDY IN RECOVERY

    Comatose after a car accident, Paul Nadler defied medical prognoses that he would never walk or talk again. This award -winning program illustrates his recovery from severe brain trauma and his return to a highly physical and creative lifestyle. Using the innovative visual approach Nadler developed as a television director, the film allows the artist to explain his frustrations and goals in his own unique manner while interweaving the commentary of friends, family, neurologists, and therapists. Nadler's ongoing difficulties with concentration, short -term memory, impulse control, and slurred speech are contrasted with his dogged insistence on snowboarding, rock climbing, video production, and stage acting. Contains harsh language.

    Note: Only available in the US

    Awards
  • 66th Annual Peabody Awards (2007): Winner, Peabody Award
  • Arts Abilities Festival (2007): Best Documentary Feature; Audience Choice Award (for Paul Nadler, director)
  • Emotion Pictures Documentary & Disability, 1st International Festival (Athens, Greece 2007): 2nd Prize
  • Japan Prize (2006): Winner, Grand Prix Japan; Winner, Best Program (Adult Education Category)
  • Most Gemini Nominations For A Documentary (2006): Winner, Best Biography Documentary Program; Winner, Best Direction in a Documentary
  • International Independent Film Festival (Brussels, 2006): Winner, Emile Cantillon Award for Tomorrow's Cinema
  • Yorkton Short Film And Video Festival (2006): Winner, Golden Sheaf Award for Best Documentary P.O.V.
  • Ontario Brain Injury Association (2006): Winner, Media Award

    Item no.: YK02452525
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 51 minutes
    Audience:
    Copyright: 2006
    StdBkNo.: 9781604673852
    Price: USD 170.00

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    CHRONIC CARE

    A chronic condition is a long -term or permanent illness with no known cure. This program provides a framework for dealing with chronic illnesses - such as stroke, emphysema, or rheumatoid arthritis - whether viewers are seeking general knowledge, attending to their own health concerns, or caring for a loved one. The program explores ways for family members and other caregivers to participate in the development of a realistic chronic care plan. Valuable perspectives are included through interviews with healthcare support professionals, private individuals who are responsible for the day -to -day needs of others, and chronically ill patients. Case studies illustrate smart decision -making and home care options.

    Note: Only available in the US and Canada

    Item no.: HM02302581
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 30 minutes
    Audience:
    Copyright: 2006
    StdBkNo.: 9781421385471
    Price: USD 100.00

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    HERNIA REPAIR

    Hernias do not happen only to heavy lifters; a simple sneeze can put as much pressure on the abdominal walls as bench pressing 350 pounds. This program uses operating room footage, commentary by medical experts, and case histories of hernia patients to illustrate the benefits and basic techniques of laparoscopic hernia surgery. In addition, five types of hernias are identified, the benefits of high -tech mesh for reinforcing ruptures in the abdomen are discussed, and the life -threatening risk of unrepaired hernias becoming strangulated is stressed.

    Note: Only available in the US and Canada

    Item no.: HY00272688
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 28 minutes
    Audience:
    Copyright: 2006
    StdBkNo.: 9781421356303
    Price: USD 100.00

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    HYPNOSURGERY

    The use of hypnosis in medicine has a long history. In the early days of anesthesia, surgeons often used the trance -inducing technique as a fail -safe measure - and today the concept is being revisited. This program presents a scientific investigation into the idea that hypnosis can reduce or even replace the use of anesthesia. Exploring the merits of making the procedure available to more patients - especially those too weak for, or unsuited to, conventional pain mitigation - the program includes both contemporary and archival examples of the effectiveness of surgical hypnosis. Footage shot during a hernia operation performed under hypnosis only - with no anesthetic at all - highlights the medical realities involved.

    Note: Only available in the US and Canada

    Item no.: PP02452714
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 49 minutes
    Audience:
    Copyright: 2006
    StdBkNo.: 9781421386294
    Price: USD 170.00

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    CHRONIC PAIN

    Medicine is gaining ground against chronic pain, thanks to determined doctors—and patients. This program explores what causes pain and looks at treatments involving medication, physical therapy, and alternative methods. Presenting interviews with physicians who have dedicated their careers to fighting chronic pain—including UC San Diego doctors Mark Wallace and Armelia Sani—the program also features commentary from patients who cope with it every day: a man battling stomach cancer who uses relaxation techniques to ease abdominal pain…a woman with damaged vertebrae who has regained mobility through exercise…and an arthritis sufferer who can write without pain because of new drugs.

    Note: Only available in the US and Canada.

    Item no.: NT02453484
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 28 minutes
    Audience:
    Copyright: 2005
    StdBkNo.: 9781421359434
    Price: USD 150.00

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    DENTAL HEALTH

    Good dentists—and smart dental patients—think of the mouth as the first line of defense against disease. This program details the importance of maintaining good dental health, not only for aesthetic reasons, but also to prevent diabetes, cardiovascular inflammation, and other serious health threats. Illustrating the ways that gingivitis and periodontal disease destroy gum and bone tissue, the program shows how these mouth ailments can ultimately weaken systems throughout the body, with dangerous and possibly fatal effects on the pancreas, blood vessels, heart, and even unborn babies. Interviews with respected dentists reinforce critical concepts and treatment options.

    Note: Only available in the US and Canada.

    Item no.: YL02453499
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 28 minutes
    Audience:
    Copyright: 2005
    StdBkNo.: 9781421356129
    Price: USD 130.00

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    CRITICAL CONDITION: AMERICA'S OBESITY CRISIS

    In the United States, people with low incomes tend to weigh more than the affluent, but a causal link between poverty and obesity is still a subject of debate. This program examines evidence for a link, with the addition of thoughtful commentary on personal responsibility from host Ted Koppel. Focusing on an economically struggling Detroit community in which fast food is prevalent and grocery stores are scarce, the video gathers the experiences of neighborhood residents and healthcare professionals into a powerful study of a dangerous cultural trend—and a moving glimpse into the lives of people for whom that trend is an everyday reality.

    Note: Only available in the US and Canada.

    Item no.: YJ00273491
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 22 minutes
    Audience:
    Copyright: 2004
    StdBkNo.: 9781421311319
    Price: USD 100.00

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    AMERICA'S STRUGGLING HEALTHCARE SYSTEM: ERS IN CRISIS - TURNING AWAY THE UNINSURED

    Today's emergency rooms are being used as a safety net for a healthcare system that leaves tens of millions of Americans uninsured—and that net is about to break. Because ERs are required to treat every patient who comes through the door, people with nowhere else to turn are joining the critical-care crowd. This ABC News program reports on America's emergency room crisis, in which many ERs, overwhelmed and losing money, are taking drastic actions to keep their heads above water—including turning away those who cannot pay.

    Note: Only available in the US and Canada.

    Item no.: NV02303534
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 23 minutes
    Audience:
    Copyright: 2003
    StdBkNo.: 9780736588720
    Price: USD 100.00

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    BLADDER DISORDER: INTERSTITIAL CYSTITIS

    Often mistaken for less debilitating problems, interstitial cystitis is a serious and painful disease of the bladder lining that, if not properly treated, can ruin a patient's life. This program explores the challenge that IC presents to physicians—specifically, the difficulties of diagnosing it—and features therapies and support organizations that have greatly reduced, and may one day eliminate, the agony of IC. Dr. Lowell Parson, a UCSD professor of surgery and urology, explains a new catheter-delivered treatment that can heal the bladder's lining, while Dr. Vicki Ratner, founder of the Interstitial Cystitis Association, describes how she spearheaded research into the disease.

    Note: Only available in the US and Canada.

    Item no.: YN02453481
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 28 minutes
    Audience:
    Copyright: 2003
    StdBkNo.: 9781421356518
    Price: USD 150.00

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    ALLERGIES AND HAY FEVER

    While hay fever—also known as allergic rhinitis—can cause seasonal or even year-round misery, allergy sufferers have reason for optimism. This program presents case studies that show how physicians diagnose allergies and determine the best treatment for them. Highlighting a diagnosis method in which doctors inject chemical triggers into a patient's skin and examine the reactions, the program explains the importance of an accurate diagnosis and how genetic factors come into play. The choice between oral medication and immunotherapy shots is also discussed. Expert commentary is provided by prominent allergists, including Dr. Eli Meltzer of UC San Diego and Dr. Gary Rachelefsky of UCLA.

    Note: Only available in the US and Canada.

    Item no.: PZ00273470
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 27 minutes
    Audience:
    Copyright: 2002
    StdBkNo.: 9781421359595
    Price: USD 150.00

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    E.R. DETECTIVES

    Is it a bad sprain or a broken bone? A benign cyst or cancer? An accident or abuse? At Children's Hospital, the ER team is trained to find the cause—and find it quickly. In this program, a BB injury to the eye and a case of post-operative reactive psychosis serve as opportunities to see how doctors, nurses, and technicians use investigative skills and high-tech equipment in diagnosing mysterious maladies. "You have to act with minimal amounts of information," says attending physician Elizabeth Powell, "but you've got to do something."

    Note: Only available in the US and Canada.

    Item no.: FS00273500
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 54 minutes
    Audience:
    Copyright: 2002
    StdBkNo.: 9780736597340
    Price: USD 170.00

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    MITRAL VALVE PROLAPSE: TREATMENT ADVANCES IN MVP

    When it comes to the heart, every condition is serious. Fortunately, MVP is one of the lesser problems. Approximately 60 percent of patients have no symptoms and require no treatment at all. Mild symptoms are often managed with medication or lifestyle change, and even the serious cases can be safely treated through surgery. This program provides a thorough overview of the disorder, with an emphasis on surgical remediation in severe instances. Surgical specialists from the University of Michigan, NYU Medical Center, Brigham and Women's Hospital, and Loyola University Medical Center provide commentary.

    Note: Only available in the US and Canada.

    Item no.: TU02453532
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 28 minutes
    Audience:
    Copyright: 2002
    StdBkNo.: 9781421358970
    Price: USD 130.00

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    ADVENTURE OF MEDICINE, THE: ENHANCED VISION -NEW DIRECTIONS IN OPHTHALMOLOGY

    As this program illustrates, direct access to the eye coupled with technological wizardry has meant that ophthalmology is one of the most rapidly advancing areas of medicine. Both up-to-the-minute techniques and experimental procedures are profiled, such as photodynamic therapy, which inhibits macular degeneration by eroding deposits called drusen. The program shows how microsurgery, particularly the LASIK method, has revolutionized the field. Also detailed are pioneering treatments for cataracts, retinitis pigmentosa, and new methods to detect and treat glaucoma.

    Note: Only available in the US and Canada.

    Item no.: EF02453457
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 26 minutes
    Audience:
    Copyright: 2001
    StdBkNo.: 9780736586597
    Price: USD 170.00

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    LESSONS IN COMPASSION: TEACHING BEDSIDE MANNER

    In a dehumanizing era of managed care and healthcare delivery systems, the demand for a warm and caring bedside manner has grown sharply. In response, Harvard Medical School developed a course called Living with Life-Threatening Illnesses that is devoted to training future doctors to be more compassionate by pairing each participant with a uniquely qualified teacher: a patient with a potentially fatal condition. This program focuses on the poignant partnership between a 63-year-old man with lung cancer and a first-year medical student. In coping with the emotional issues surrounding his cancer, they learn volumes about each other—and themselves.

    Note: Only available in the US and Canada.

    Item no.: DH02303528
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 23 minutes
    Audience:
    Copyright: 2001
    StdBkNo.: 9780736564274
    Price: USD 100.00

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    LIVING DONOR ORGAN TRANSPLANTS

    For patients in need of an organ, the wait, not the surgery, is often the more life-threatening factor. After a concise overview of cadaveric organ transplants, this program shifts its focus to living donor organ transplants. Three liver transplant case studies—young mother to baby daughter, adult daughter to elderly mother, and adult son to elderly father—spotlight pioneering surgeon Nancy Ascher and other transplant specialists in action. Close-ups of actual surgery provide a fascinating look at the procedure that is revolutionizing the science of organ transplantation. The use of immunosuppressants to curb organ rejection is also addressed.

    Note: Only available in the US and Canada.

    Item no.: KV00273530
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 23 minutes
    Audience:
    Copyright: 2001
    StdBkNo.: 9780736581288
    Price: USD 170.00

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    NURSES: CODE BLUE - HEALING THE WOUNDS: NURSING'S ROAD TO RECOVERY

    With the majority of nurses getting uncomfortably close to retirement, it is urgent that a new generation enter the ranks of the profession. This program looks at how nurses and other members of the healthcare industry are trying to attract more young women and men to the field, as well as at initiatives to restore respect for nursing as a career choice. Turning the nursing profession around will take educational and financial incentives, a willingness to incorporate new ideas, and time -but time is the one thing that is in very short supply.

    Item no.: YK02450570
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 29 minutes
    Audience:
    Copyright: 2001
    StdBkNo.: 9780736560016
    Price: USD 150.00

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    CLASSIFYING COMMENSALS AND PATHOGENS

    This program provides a clinical overview of benign bacteria that commonly colonize the human body and, less commonly, pathogens of both infectious and transient asymptomatic strains. Two dramatized throat examinations demonstrate the diagnosis of Streptococcus pyogenes and infectious mononucleosis. Laboratory analysis of a throat culture and a blood sample is demonstrated. Slide images, diagrams, and lists of microorganisms are also incorporated into the video.

    Note: Only available in the US and Canada.

    Item no.: HH00273485
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 15 minutes
    Audience:
    Copyright: 2000
    StdBkNo.: 9780736555739
    Price: USD 150.00

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    HOPKINS 24/7: INSIDE AMERICA'S BEST HOSPITAL SYSTEM - MAKING THE CUT: LIFE IN SURGICAL RESIDENCE

    For an aspiring surgeon, residency—a nonstop world of 60-hour shifts characterized by exhaustion and the fear of making a career-ending mistake—is a venerable rite of passage. Filmed at The Johns Hopkins Hospital, This program tracks the activities of two surgical residents as well as veteran gynecological oncologist Dr. Rick Montz; Dr. Edward Cornwell, the chief of trauma surgery; and Dr. John Cameron, the hospital's surgeon-in-chief and president of the American Surgical Association. Unprecedented footage of a Hopkins morbidity and mortality meeting is included.

    Note: Only available in the US and Canada.

    Item no.: ZS00273518
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 50 minutes
    Audience:
    Copyright: 2000
    StdBkNo.: 9781421380766
    Price: USD 170.00

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    ANATOMY OF THE SHOULDER, HAND, KNEE, ANKLE, AND FOOT, THE: ANATOMY OF THE ANKLE AND FOOT

    The ankle, a major weight-bearing joint, is injured more than any other part of the body. After examining the surface features of the foot and ankle, this program probes the deeper layers, highlighting major bones, muscles, ligaments, blood vessels, and nerves. Special attention is given to the arches and the ankle joint with respect to stability. Common ankle and foot injuries, such as sprains and fractures, are also explained.

    Note: Only available in the US and Canada.

    Item no.: NR00273473
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 17 minutes
    Audience:
    Copyright: 1999
    StdBkNo.: 9781421395456
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    ANATOMY OF THE SHOULDER, HAND, KNEE, ANKLE, AND FOOT, THE: ANATOMY OF THE HAND

    When used with delicacy, the hand is capable of manipulation that goes far beyond what might be expected of its mechanical design. This program demonstrates how the hand functions, spotlighting the opposable nature of the thumb, and how the nerve network and blood vessels deploy. The pathologies of common damage, including carpal tunnel syndrome, wrist fractures, "mallet finger," and degenerative dysfunctions, are investigated as well.

    Note: Only available in the US and Canada.

    Item no.: PA02303474
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 15 minutes
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    Copyright: 1999
    StdBkNo.: 9781421395784
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    ANATOMY OF THE SHOULDER, HAND, KNEE, ANKLE, AND FOOT, THE: ANATOMY OF THE KNEE

    Although it is a major weight-bearing joint, the knee is surprisingly flexible in all manner of forward, reverse, and lateral motions. This program addresses the intricate mechanics of the knee joint's musculature, tendons, ligaments, and cartilage. In addition, traumas to the menisci and the collateral and cruciate ligaments—the most commonly damaged structures—are described.

    Note: Only available in the US and Canada.

    Item no.: JA02453475
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 15 minutes
    Audience:
    Copyright: 1999
    StdBkNo.: 9781421311661
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    ANATOMY OF THE SHOULDER, HAND, KNEE, ANKLE, AND FOOT, THE: ANATOMY OF THE SHOULDER

    A ball-and-socket joint capable of a complex range of motion, the shoulder achieves its mobility through the sacrifice of stability, relying on surrounding muscles and tendons for strength. This program presents the technical specifications of the shoulder: what muscles sheathe it, how it functions, and its range of motion. Conditions such as bursitis, tendonitis, dislocation, and fracture of the clavicle are also discussed.

    Note: Only available in the US and Canada.

    Item no.: NJ00273476
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 18 minutes
    Audience:
    Copyright: 1999
    StdBkNo.: 9781421395777
    Price: USD 100.00

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    ANESTHESIA: A CLINICAL INTRODUCTION

    This program explains how anesthetics modulate and inhibit the conduction of neural stimuli. After contrasting sleep with unconsciousness, the structure of the nervous system and the transfer and suppression of electrochemical signals are addressed. The particulars of how anesthesia functions are then discussed, with a focus on the properties of volatile anesthetics, sedative hypnotics, analgesics, muscle relaxants, and opioids; their effects on the brain and other organs; and methods of administering. Specific agents include ketamine, midazolam, propofol, etomidate, halothane, desflurane, fentanyl, lidocaine, and nitrous oxide.

    Item no.: LB00270853
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 61 minutes
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    Copyright: 1999
    StdBkNo.: 9781421339238
    Price: USD 170.00

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    CRITICAL CONDITION: HOW WILL AMERICAN HEALTHCARE MANAGE? MANAGING CARE, MANAGING DEATH

    To decrease the suffering of terminally ill patients, some doctors routinely prescribe strong painkillers - medications that, in effect, actually hasten the patient's death. What distinguishes such treatment from physician -assisted suicide? This program discusses legislative initiatives designed to protect patients from "disguised euthanasia" - and addresses the volatile question of whether such laws are a threat to the professional judgment of doctors. Experts include Professor David Orenlicher, former counsel to the AMA; Dr. Zeke Emmanuel, of the NIH's Department of Clinical Bioethics; and Yale University's Dr. Sherwin Nuland, author of How We Die.

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    Item no.: LR02451116
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 29 minutes
    Audience:
    Copyright: 1999
    StdBkNo.: 073651189X
    Price: USD 150.00

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    CRITICAL CONDITION: HOW WILL AMERICAN HEALTHCARE MANAGE? MANAGING CARE, MANAGING DOLLARS

    America's healthcare system frequently leaves patients feeling shortchanged, while physicians are forced to overdose on paperwork and managed care companies are helpless to cap their soaring costs. What is the future of this system, as the tidal wave of Baby Boomers surges toward retirement? This program analyzes the symptoms of America's healthcare ills and suggests a prescription for potential cure. Experts include Professor Uwe Reinhardt, of Princeton University; Dr. Joseph Carver, of Aetna U.S. Healthcare; Dr. David Shulkin, of the University of Pennsylvania Health System; and the Editor -in -Chief of The New England Journal of Medicine.

    Note: Not available in Asia

    Item no.: BY00271423
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 29 minutes
    Audience:
    Copyright: 1999
    StdBkNo.: 0736511881
    Price: USD 150.00

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    EXAMINATION SKILLS IN OPHTHALMOLOGY: AN INTRODUCTION TO VISUAL FIELDS

    This program provides a systematic overview of visual fields and their associated defects. After key terms are defined, a dynamic 3-D model of the brain and visual system is employed to illustrate the neuroanatomy of the eyes. A full demonstration of confrontational testing is then followed by a look at both kinetic and static automated field-testing techniques and an introduction to the visual field chart. The program closes by displaying the effects of various neurological lesions on the visual fields.

    Note: Only available in the US and Canada.

    Item no.: ZT02303510
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 26 minutes
    Audience:
    Copyright: 1999
    StdBkNo.: 9780736564373
    Price: USD 170.00

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    CREATING ALL-AROUND WELLNESS: COPING WITH STRESS

    A certain amount of stress can actually enhance performance and productivity. However, continually high levels of stress have been linked to all of the leading causes of death in America, including heart disease, cancer, and lung ailments. This program analyzes the role of stress in day -to -day life and in overall physical and mental health. Sources of stress are identified, and techniques for managing stress are suggested. Information on how to improve personal communication - a powerful safety valve - is also provided.

    Item no.: JK00271111
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 30 minutes
    Audience:
    Copyright: 1998
    StdBkNo.: 9781421306490
    Price: USD 150.00

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    ASTHMA: IN SEARCH OF ANSWERS

    Asthma is now the most common childhood disease. In this program, David Suzuki investigates the causes of this debilitating condition, and the treatments available to control it. Suzuki and a host of asthma experts examine air pollution, cigarette smoke, allergies, and pets as possible asthmogenic triggers. Physicians and their patients, including a professional athlete, evaluate treatments from steroids to muscle relaxants to inhalers.

    Note: Only available in the US.

    Item no.: HH02453478
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 46 minutes
    Audience:
    Copyright: 1996
    StdBkNo.: 9781421382630
    Price: USD 170.00

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    CARING FOR PEOPLE WITH RENAL IMPAIRMENT

    Using diagrams, expert commentary, and patient interviews, this program thoroughly discusses end-stage renal disease and its management, including the symptoms and causes; hemodialysis, continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis, and automated peritoneal dialysis; and dietary restrictions. The psychosocial impact is considered as well, along with the subject of kidney transplants. A review of the filtration, hormonal, and metabolic functions of healthy kidneys is also provided.

    Note: Only available in the US and Canada.

    Item no.: ZB02303483
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 28 minutes
    Audience:
    Copyright: 1996
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    FIRST AID: WHEN SECONDS COUNT

    This program features the story of a young man whose quick -thinking and preparedness helped him to save the life of a man rendered unconscious in a swimming accident. The water rescue and use of the Heimlich maneuver are described, as well as the many precautions to take when administering first aid, including careful movement of victims to avoid additional injuries to the spine or other areas. The program stresses the importance of first aid knowledge: proper first aid can mean the difference between life and death.

    Item no.: TC02301259
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 18 minutes
    Audience:
    Copyright: 1994
    StdBkNo.: 9781421339214
    Price: USD 100.00

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    IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

    This program explores the conditions under which a patient should seek emergency care—chest or upper abdominal pain, difficulty in breathing, dizziness, weakness or sudden change in vision, severe vomiting—and the care typically available in community hospital emergency rooms. For minor conditions, a trauma center may be the last place to come for treatment, putting the patient at the end of a long line of more seriously injured people; but if an injury or illness is deemed serious and requiring immediate care, the patient should not hesitate to go to the emergency room.

    Item no.: WH02453526
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 19 minutes
    Audience:
    Copyright: 1992
    StdBkNo.: 9781421339153
    Price: USD 170.00

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    CAREERS IN MEDICINE: PHYSICIAN

    Many students choose a career in medicine without knowing what will be expected of them. This comprehensive documentary provides insights into what it takes to become a doctor. Medical students and administrators discuss the rigors of medical education, and offer valuable information on how to prepare for and finance a medical career. The rewards and challenges students can expect to face upon becoming doctors are examined.

    Note: Only available in the US and Canada.

    Item no.: JP00273482
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 39 minutes
    Audience:
    Copyright: 1991
    StdBkNo.: 9781421320779
    Price: USD 100.00

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    BONE MARROW TRANSPLANTS

    Bone marrow is a vital body material that can be killed by disease, radiation, or chemotherapy, and bone marrow transplants are used either when the patient's own marrow has been removed to protect it during treatment or when another person's marrow is introduced. Originally used for patients with leukemia, the treatment is now used for many other forms of cancer. This program from The Doctor Is In visits the renowned Cancer Center of the University of Washington Medical Center to see current trends in bone marrow transplants.

    Item no.: CN02300911
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 28 minutes
    Audience:
    Copyright: 1990
    StdBkNo.: 9781421335216
    Price: USD 100.00

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    CONTROLLING PAIN

    Pain accompanies us from birth to death. How and why does it happen? This program describes the complex process of pain, which originates either from specialized receivers located on the skin or from the brain. It also describes ongoing research to find ways to alleviate pain, including pain-killing chemicals and new electrical stimulation techniques.

    Note: Only available in the US, the United Kingdom and South Africa.

    Item no.: VC00273488
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 23 minutes
    Audience:
    Copyright: 1990
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    DENTAL SURGERY

    This program from The Doctor Is In focuses on TMJ - on the pain and problems that can be caused by a malformed or misaligned jaw, and on the nature of reconstructive dental surgery. It also covers the detection of cancer of the jaw, and explains that the primary cause of this cancer is smoking.

    Item no.: MB00271132
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 26 minutes
    Audience:
    Copyright: 1990
    StdBkNo.: 9781421334226
    Price: USD 100.00

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    EMERGENCY PROFESSIONALS

    Fires, serious accidents, toxic chemical spills—emergency situations are becoming more frequent and more complex; at the same time, more sophisticated techniques and better-trained emergency personnel are becoming available. This program describes the technology and expertise of three types of emergency intervention teams: firemen, medical emergency squads, and companies that specialize in toxic spill cleanups.

    Note: Only available in the US, the United Kingdom and South Africa.

    Item no.: NC00273506
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 23 minutes
    Audience:
    Copyright: 1990
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    Price: USD 100.00

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    EYE CARE

    This program from The Doctor Is In looks at such common eye disorders as presbyopia, torn or detached retinas, astigmatism, cataracts, glaucoma, and night blindness, as well as such common problems as foreign particles in the eye or a scratch on the eye. It also looks at the effect on eyesight of exposure to ultraviolet light, lighting during reading, and the relationship between eyesight and TV viewing. It explains different kinds of glasses and the benefits and dangers of extended -wear contact lenses, shows a surgical treatment that eliminates the need for glasses for some people, offers tips on how to prevent some eye diseases and how to avoid some common eye injuries, and differentiates between ophthalmologists, optometrists, and opticians.

    Item no.: RD02451239
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 26 minutes
    Audience:
    Copyright: 1990
    StdBkNo.: 9781421330525
    Price: USD 170.00

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    KEYHOLE SURGERY: LAPAROSCOPIC AND ARTHROSCOPIC TECHNIQUES

    This program takes viewers into the fascinating world of laparoscopic and arthroscopic surgery. Looking over the shoulders of several pioneering doctors, we see how once-major operations are being replaced with simpler, less painful procedures. Several "minimally invasive" surgeries are shown, including knee cartilage repair, gallstone removal, balloon angioplasty, and others.

    Note: Only available in the US.

    Item no.: LD00273527
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 30 minutes
    Audience:
    Copyright: 1989
    StdBkNo.: 9781421382654
    Price: USD 100.00

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    MEDICAL TRENDS

    Will medicine become even more antiseptic, dehumanized, and fractionated a science than it is today? Or will it take a more holistic approach, less mechanical, and more open to nontraditional (actually very traditional) methods of healing? This program points out that many medical practitioners have begun to understand and acknowledge the principles of acupuncture and homeopathy, both ancient practices. At the same time, medicine continues to upgrade its techniques, such as surgery, so that now a simple little balloon inserted and inflated inside an artery can help arteriosclerosis.

    Note: Only available in the US, the United Kingdom and South Africa.

    Item no.: CN02303531
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 23 minutes
    Audience:
    Copyright: 1989
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    BACTERIA AND VIRUSES

    Entire populations have been wiped out by diseases like bubonic plague, typhus, and cholera, because no one knew how they were transmitted. Knowing that bacteria or viruses are the agents of transmission is only one part of the solution, though—witness the famous influenza epidemic in 1918 that killed 21 million people; we must also know how to cure the disease or prevent it. This program shows how bacteria multiply, distinguishes between those which are beneficial and those which are inimical to the normal functioning of the body's various systems, and shows how invading bacteria trigger the body's defense mechanisms so that white blood corpuscles or antibodies are produced to destroy the invading organism. The program also explains the differences between bacteria and viruses, and the ways in which immunization serves to provide antibodies to protect against future attack by bacteria or viruses.

    Note: Only available in the US and Canada.

    Item no.: YH00273479
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 20 minutes
    Audience:
    Copyright: 1988
    StdBkNo.: 9781421370347
    Price: USD 100.00

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    BURN CARE

    The chances are one in 70 that an American will be hospitalized for burns during his or her lifetime. This program shows how advancements in the storage of skin and the manufacture of artificial skin are now helping thousands of burn victims avoid disfigurement, and have made possible regionalized treatment of burn injuries.

    Item no.: PB00270130
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 19 minutes
    Audience:
    Copyright:
    StdBkNo.: 9781421338873
    Price: USD 170.00

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    COMMUNICATION WITH IMPAIRED CLIENTS

    Many times a chronic illnesses contribute to mental changes. This program developed for CNAs focuses on cause and response. You will learn the difference between delirium and depression.

    Item no.: AU03830231
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 22 minutes
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    CONCUSSIONS AND SPINAL CORD INJURIES

    This program covers spinal cord injuries that commonly lead to paraplegia, and the existence of an eight-hour window during which methylprednisolone may be used to block or reduce the secondary damage of spinal injuries and restore or save function. The program goes on to explore concussions and the more serious injury a concussion can sometimes mask.

    Item no.: HK02303486
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 19 minutes
    Audience:
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    StdBkNo.: 9781421334561
    Price: USD 100.00

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    CONDUCTIVE THERAPY FOR DOWN'S SYNDROME

    Robert's father was born with hydrocephalus, but fought his way to fitness. His mother had survived cancer surgery. And Robert was born with Down's syndrome and a hole in his heart. The baby's prognosis was not good, yet now, at the age of four, Robert can walk, run, read, and do addition. His brain is being steadily "repaired" in the controversial treatment called patterning. This program shows how this grueling and exhausting treatment works—and how children with Down's syndrome are being trained so they can be mainstreamed into schools and hold unmodified jobs.

    Note: Only available in the US and Canada.

    Item no.: TP02453487
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 26 minutes
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    DEALING WITH PAIN

    This program focuses on the kind of pain that can be truly debilitating. It profiles a young woman who suffered a broken back and whose post-surgical pain was so intense that she landed in a psychiatric ward, depressed and addicted to painkillers. The program explains how such a patient can be rehabilitated through exercise, biofeedback, and massage therapy, and how special work rehabilitation may be necessary before the patient can reenter the work force.

    Item no.: WE02303498
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 19 minutes
    Audience:
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    StdBkNo.: 9781421334936
    Price: USD 100.00

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    DOCUMENTATION AND LEGAL ASPECTS FOR CNAS

    There are many documentation and legal problems faced everyday by the CNA. This program is intended to give CNAs the do's and dont's of the most common situations they face.

    Item no.: YS04160234
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 36 minutes
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    EMERGENCY MEDICINE

    This program provides an overview of modern emergency medical care. It traces the history of modern emergency medicine to Vietnam, where thousands of wounded soldiers survived because of fast, effective stabilization and transportation. The program shows how a modern trauma team, equipped to handle the most serious life-threatening conditions, brings a gunshot victim from the street to the operating room in just 12 minutes. In interviews with a trauma surgeon and an emergency room physician, it describes the difference between a Level One trauma center and an emergency room.

    Item no.: YE02453505
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 19 minutes
    Audience:
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    StdBkNo.: 9781421338958
    Price: USD 170.00

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    EYE EXAM

    This program uses a quiz format to explain such sight-affecting conditions as myopia, hyperopia, presbyopia, cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, "floaters" and light flashes, and macular degeneration. In the case of the earlier disorders, treatments are also described, and the point stressed that regular eye exams are the best defense against the gradual loss of vision.

    Item no.: JF02453511
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 19 minutes
    Audience:
    Copyright:
    StdBkNo.: 9781421334608
    Price: USD 170.00

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    GALLBLADDER SURGERY

    This program describes the function of the gallbladder, how gallstones are formed, and treatment methods—medication to dissolve the stones, traditional cholecystectomy, and laparoscopic cholecystectomy. The nature, advantages, and disadvantages of the laparoscopic surgery are also detailed.

    Item no.: MG00273512
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 19 minutes
    Audience:
    Copyright:
    StdBkNo.: 9781421334813
    Price: USD 100.00

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    GIVING BAD NEWS: INSIGHTS FOR MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS

    The way a professional medical staff delivers test or examination results has a huge impact on how a patient or a patient's family copes with them. What happens, then, if news of a serious condition is delivered over the phone? In a letter? Or even via an answering machine? Drawing on input from actual patients and a variety of healthcare and counseling professionals, this program identifies why such information is sometimes given in an impersonal or detached manner; suggests approaches to compassionate news delivery; and acknowledges that even under the best of circumstances, giving bad news is hard for all concerned.

    Note: Only available in the US and Canada.

    Item no.: CW02303513
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 25 minutes
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    HANDS-ON DOCTORS: A LOOK AT PRIMARY CARE

    This program opens with a clip of what looks like an old movie—a doctor making a house call. While house calls may be ancient history, the emphasis is swinging back to family practice. The program details the function of such a one-stop approach to medicine: one doctor treating an entire family; a base for preventive care, including regular checkups; and a source of referrals to specialists when necessary.

    Item no.: MB02453514
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 19 minutes
    Audience:
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    StdBkNo.: 9781421335353
    Price: USD 100.00

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    LIGAMENT REPAIR

    This program profiles a middle-aged man who tore a ligament while skiing. The program explains how allografts or ligament transplants work. After successful surgery and weeks of rehabilitation, the patient was back on the slopes, only to tear the ligament in his other knee. Since the original surgery, new procedures were developed and the two are compared. The program ends as the patient returns to his very active life.

    Item no.: EK02453529
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 19 minutes
    Audience:
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    StdBkNo.: 9781421334851
    Price: USD 100.00

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    PROPER TRANSFER TECHNIQUES FOR HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS

    This program focuses on the safe transfer techniques. It will demonstrate the use of good body mechanics by health care assistants and the correct use of assistive devices frequently used to promote mobility.

    Item no.: PP04160237
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 30 minutes
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