Disease Control Priorities in Developing Countries

Disease Control Priorities in Developing Countries
Author: Dean T. Jamison
Publisher: World Bank Publications
Total Pages: 1449
Release: 2006-04-02
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0821361805

Based on careful analysis of burden of disease and the costs ofinterventions, this second edition of 'Disease Control Priorities in Developing Countries, 2nd edition' highlights achievable priorities; measures progresstoward providing efficient, equitable care; promotes cost-effectiveinterventions to targeted populations; and encourages integrated effortsto optimize health. Nearly 500 experts - scientists, epidemiologists, health economists,academicians, and public health practitioners - from around the worldcontributed to the data sources and methodologies, and identifiedchallenges and priorities, resulting in this integrated, comprehensivereference volume on the state of health in developing countries.

The Everyday Physics of Hearing and Vision

The Everyday Physics of Hearing and Vision
Author: Benjamin de Mayo
Publisher: Morgan & Claypool Publishers
Total Pages: 201
Release: 2014-04-01
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1627056769

Humans receive the vast majority of sensory perception through the eyes and ears. This non-technical book examines the everyday physics behind hearing and vision to help readers understand more about themselves and their physical environment. It begins wit

Hearing Loss

Hearing Loss
Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 321
Release: 2004-12-17
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0309092965

Millions of Americans experience some degree of hearing loss. The Social Security Administration (SSA) operates programs that provide cash disability benefits to people with permanent impairments like hearing loss, if they can show that their impairments meet stringent SSA criteria and their earnings are below an SSA threshold. The National Research Council convened an expert committee at the request of the SSA to study the issues related to disability determination for people with hearing loss. This volume is the product of that study. Hearing Loss: Determining Eligibility for Social Security Benefits reviews current knowledge about hearing loss and its measurement and treatment, and provides an evaluation of the strengths and weaknesses of the current processes and criteria. It recommends changes to strengthen the disability determination process and ensure its reliability and fairness. The book addresses criteria for selection of pure tone and speech tests, guidelines for test administration, testing of hearing in noise, special issues related to testing children, and the difficulty of predicting work capacity from clinical hearing test results. It should be useful to audiologists, otolaryngologists, disability advocates, and others who are concerned with people who have hearing loss.

The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm

The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm
Author: Nancy Farmer
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 328
Release: 1994
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780531068298

In 2194 in Zimbabwe, General Matsika's three children are kidnapped and put to work in a plastic mine while three mutant detectives use their special powers to search for them. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

The Ear Book

The Ear Book
Author: Al Perkins
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 24
Release: 2008-05-27
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0375842799

Illus. in full color. A boy and his dog listen to the world around them. "Illustrations are big and simple; the text is in verse form."--School Library Journal.

The Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary Illustrated Manual of Ophthalmology

The Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary Illustrated Manual of Ophthalmology
Author: Neil J. Friedman
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 661
Release: 2009-01-01
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1416061754

With high quality color images combined with up-to-date treatment guidelines and a proven template, the third edition of The Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary Illustrated Manual of Ophthalmology is a vital companion for every ophthalmic trainee, primary care practitioner and emergency trauma unit. The bonus PDA software allows you to access the entire contents of the manual on the go. Provides thorough, easily accessible and up-to-date information for all common eye disorders, creating an all-in-one resource for quick diagnosis and treatment. Uses highlighted emergency management boxes for a clear presentation of the crucial treatment of critical situations. Follows a templated format with key boxes highlighting important information. Presents full-color photographs throughout so you can compare real case presentations for more accurate diagnosis. Orders chapters anatomically (not by ophthalmic subspecialty) making it easier to locate the desired information by looking at the effected area. Provides a complete and thorough update with expanded sections, including age related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, uveitis, glaucoma, dry eye, and refractive surgeries. Incorporates over 100 new high quality clinical color photos plus spectral domain OCT, CT scan, fluorescein angiogram, visual field, and corneal topography images. Adds brand new appendices outlining basic eye care and differential diagnosis information to help minimize wasted time in the clinic. Offers immediate and convenient access to the whole manual when on the go with bonus PDA software.

The Eye Book

The Eye Book
Author: Theo. LeSieg
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 37
Release: 1999-09-28
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0375800336

Our eyes see flies. Our eyes see ants. Sometimes they see pink underpants. Oh, say can you see? Dr. Seuss’s hilarious ode to eyes gives little ones a whole new appreciation for all the wonderful things to be seen!

Through Deaf Eyes

Through Deaf Eyes
Author: Douglas C. Baynton
Publisher: Gallaudet University Press
Total Pages: 176
Release: 2007
Genre: History
ISBN:

From the PBS film, 200 photographs and text depict the American deaf community and its place in our nation's history.

The Ear Book

The Ear Book
Author: Thomas J. Balkany
Publisher: JHU Press
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2017-06-18
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1421422867

“Everything you ever wanted to know about ears from two outstanding physician scientists. I loved this book!” —Donna Shalala, Former U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services In The Ear Book, Drs. Thomas J. Balkany and Kevin D. Brown, recognized experts on ears and hearing, explain how the anatomy of the ear facilitates hearing and balance and then examine the causes, symptoms, and treatment of common problems of the outer, middle, and inner ear. Their explanations take the mystery out of hearing aids, the proper care of ears, and how the pressurized conditions of scuba diving and air travel affect the ears. And they debunk ear-related myths—from the notion that exposure to loud noise strengthens the ear to the idea that tinnitus can be cured with nutrients—and urge readers to stop using ear candling or Q-tips to get rid of wax. Drs. Balkany and Brown address such common questions as: Can dizziness be cured? How loud is too loud? Why do my ears ring? Do cochlear implants work for nerve deafness? What promise do innovations in gene therapy and stem cell therapy hold for the future? Fully illustrated and including helpful tables, hearing preservation tips, a glossary of terms, lists of ear medications and resources, and suggestions for further reading, The Ear Book is sure to be a welcome family guide. “This book is gem for everyone with questions about their ears. I highly recommend it—especially the chapter on Myths of the Ear!” —D. Bradley Welling, MD, PhD, Harvard University Department of Otolaryngology