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Irritable bowel syndrome – Introduction

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS or spastic colon) is a diagnosis of exclusion. It is a functional bowel disorder characterized by chronic abdominal pain, discomfort, bloating, and alteration of bowel habits in the absence of any detectable organic cause. In some cases, the symptoms are relieved by bowel movements. Diarrhea or constipation may predominate, or they [...]

Insomnia – Classification

Types of insomnia Although there are several different degrees of insomnia, three types of insomnia have been clearly identified: transient, acute, and chronic. #[http://www.code-xpert.com/getcode.html?prm=icd9cm:307.41|Transient insomnia] lasts for less than a week. It can be caused by another disorder, by changes in the sleep environment, by the timing of sleep, severe depression, or by stress. Its [...]

New Harbinger Publications – Specialties

Professional Books New Harbinger is a leading publisher in the area of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). It has published 26 ACT titles, including several by Hayes, who co-founded ACT and is one of its leading theorists . New Harbinger also publishes a number of books that use the psychological concentrations of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy [...]

Lymphocytopenia – Causes

The most common cause of temporary lymphocytopenia is a recent infection, such as the common cold. Lymphocytopenia, but not idiopathic CD4+ lymphocytopenia, is associated with corticosteroid use, infections with HIV and other viral, bacterial, and fungal agents, malnutrition, systemic lupus erythematosus, severe stress, intense or prolonged physical exercise (due to cortisol release), rheumatoid arthritis, and [...]

Occupational burnout – Insulation from burnout

Several studies suggest that social-cognitive processes such as commitment to work, self-efficacy, learned resourcefulness, and hope may insulate individuals from experiencing occupational burnout . ==Sources 1. Cooper, C. L., & Cartwright, S. (1997). An intervention strategy for workplace stress. Journal of Psychosomatic Research, 43, 7–16. 2. Clanton, L. D., Rude, S., & Taylor, C. (1992). [...]

Alopecia totalis – Introduction

Alopecia totalis is the loss of all head hair. Its causes are unclear, but it is currently believed to be an autoimmune disorder. Stress is sometimes thought to be a contributor to the hair loss caused by alopecia, however many people leading relatively stress-free lives have experienced the symptoms. Adapted from the Wikipedia article Alopecia [...]

Ulcer Index – Introduction

Ulcer Index is a stock market risk measure or technical analysis indicator devised by Peter Martin in 1987, and published by him and Byron McCann in their 1989 book ”The Investors Guide to Fidelity Funds”. It’s designed as a measure of volatility, but only volatility in the downward direction, i.e. the amount of drawdown or [...]

Childhood obesity – Causes

As with many conditions, childhood obesity can be brought on by a range of factors which often act in combination. Dietary The effects of eating habits on childhood obesity are difficult to determine. A three year randomized controlled study of 1,704 3rd grade children which provided two healthy meals a day in combination with an [...]

Candidiasis – Introduction

Candidiasis or thrush is a fungal infection (mycosis) of any of the ”Candida” species (all yeasts), of which ”Candida albicans” is the most common. Also commonly referred to as a yeast infection, candidiasis is also technically known as candidosis, moniliasis, and oidiomycosis. Candidiasis encompasses infections that range from superficial, such as oral thrush and vaginitis, [...]

Structural health monitoring – SHM Components

SHM System’s elements include: * Structure * Sensors * Data acquisition systems * Data transfer and storage mechanism * Data management * Data interpretation and diagnosis: : 1) System Identification : 2) Structural model update : 3) Structural condition assessment : 4) Prediction of remaining service life An example of this technology is embedding sensors [...]









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