Cardiac drugs in pregnancy
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat33787
Karen Sliwa, John Anthony, editors.
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Springer ; ISCP
, c2014.
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In the western world, the risk of cardiovascular disease in pregnancy has grown due to the increasing age at the first pregnancy and the worldwide obesity epidemic leading to early diabetes and hypertension. As a result more women are requiring drug therapy during pregnancy and some data has shown an altered pharmacodynamic profile in pregnant women when compared to the non-pregnant population. Cardiac Drugs in Pregnancy presents up-to-date research for the treatment of cardiovascular disease d…
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- Corporate Author
- International Society of Cardiovascular Pharmacotherapy
- Other Authors
- Sliwa, Karen
- Anthony, John
- Responsibility
- Karen Sliwa, John Anthony, editors
- Place of Publication
- London
- Publisher
- Springer ; ISCP
- Date of Publication
- c2014
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource (xii, 131 pages)
- Series Title
- Current cardiovascular therapy
- ISBN
- 9781447154723 (electronic bk.)
- 9781447154716
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Cardiovascular Agents - therapeutic use
- Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular - drug therapy
- Pregnancy
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Obstetrical pharmacology
- Cardiovascular agents
- Cardiovascular diseases in pregnancy
- Cardiology
- Obstetrics/Perinatology
- Maternal and Child Health
- Pharmacotherapy
- Abstract
- In the western world, the risk of cardiovascular disease in pregnancy has grown due to the increasing age at the first pregnancy and the worldwide obesity epidemic leading to early diabetes and hypertension. As a result more women are requiring drug therapy during pregnancy and some data has shown an altered pharmacodynamic profile in pregnant women when compared to the non-pregnant population. Cardiac Drugs in Pregnancy presents up-to-date research for the treatment of cardiovascular disease during pregnancy, and discusses the most important indications of drug usage in pregnancy and postpartum. The book aims to assess the potential risk of drugs and their possible benefit against each other, making it an essential read for a wide range of health professionals involved in cardiac drug therapy in pregnancy.
- Contents
- General principles and guidelines -- Management of hypertension -- Management of heart failure pre- and postpartum -- Management of coronary artery disease and arrhythmias -- Anticoagulation in pregnancy -- Obstetric drugs in the management of cardiovascular disease.
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- e-Book
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Combination therapy in hypertension
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Joel M. Neutel.
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Springer Healthcare
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For over 30 years, the stepped care approach has been used in the management and treatment of hypertension. This approach advocates the use of initial monotherapy to reach the desired blood pressure, and the subsequent use of additional drugs with complementary modes of action, until the target BP is achieved. However, current control rates for hypertension suggest that such an approach may be outdated and no longer effective in the management of hypertension. Clinical trials have shown that mo…
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- Neutel, Joel M
- Responsibility
- Joel M. Neutel
- Place of Publication
- London
- Publisher
- Springer Healthcare
- Date of Publication
- c2011
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource (vii, 84 pages)
- ISBN
- 9781908517289 (electronic bk.)
- 9781908517258
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Hypertension - therapy
- Antihypertensive Agents - therapeutic use
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Cardiology
- Pharmacotherapy
- Primary Care Medicine
- Angiology
- General Practice / Family Medicine
- Hypertension - Treatment
- Médecine
- Abstract
- For over 30 years, the stepped care approach has been used in the management and treatment of hypertension. This approach advocates the use of initial monotherapy to reach the desired blood pressure, and the subsequent use of additional drugs with complementary modes of action, until the target BP is achieved. However, current control rates for hypertension suggest that such an approach may be outdated and no longer effective in the management of hypertension. Clinical trials have shown that more than 50% of patients require a combination of drug therapies to achieve their target BP. Some proponents of combination therapy have argued that the risk of adverse side effects and non-compliance will be lower than that compared to monotherapy, which initially requires higher doses to be administered to be effective. Consequently, there have been increasing calls of the necessity for a much more combined approach in the treatment of hypertension. Adding to this, Combination Therapy in Hypertension will cover current control rates of blood pressure worldwide, the benefits of monotherapy and combination therapy, examine the effectiveness, risk of adverse effects, compliance, and cost of the available therapies and will also include information on relevant outcome studies.
- Contents
- State of Hypertension Control -- Historical Review of Combination Therapy -- Advantages of Combination Therapy Compared with Monotherapy -- Use of Combination Therapy in Special Populations -- The Evidence Base for Combination Therapy -- Combination Therapy as First-Line Treatment -- Future Combination Agents -- Clinical Inertia in the Management of Hypertension.
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- e-Book
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Handbook of oral anticoagulation
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editors, Gregory YH Lip, Eduard Shantsila ; contributors, Deirdre A. Lane, Chee W. Khoo, Kok Hoon Tay, Suresh Krishnamoorthy, Stavros Apostolakis.
(Second edition)
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Springer Healthcare
, c2013.
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This book covers a wide range of disorders such as atrial fibrillation, artificial heart valves, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism and stroke. Handbook of Oral Anticoagulation aims to provide an accessible overview of the exciting new developments in this field. Incorporating numerous quick-reference tables and figures and fully referenced throughout to key papers and the latest reviews, it will be a useful resource for all healthcare professionals involved in thromboprophylaxis.
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- Other Authors
- Lip, Gregory Y. H
- Shantsila, Eduard
- Responsibility
- editors, Gregory YH Lip, Eduard Shantsila ; contributors, Deirdre A. Lane, Chee W. Khoo, Kok Hoon Tay, Suresh Krishnamoorthy, Stavros Apostolakis
- Edition
- Second edition
- Place of Publication
- London
- Publisher
- Springer Healthcare
- Date of Publication
- c2013
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource (ix, 88 pages)
- ISBN
- 9781908517968 (electronic bk.)
- 9781908517586
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Anticoagulants - administration & dosage
- Anticoagulants - adverse effects
- Anticoagulants - therapeutic use
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Anticoagulants - Handbooks
- Anticoagulants (Medicine)
- Cardiology
- Hematology
- General Practice / Family Medicine
- Primary Care Medicine
- Pharmacotherapy
- Abstract
- This book covers a wide range of disorders such as atrial fibrillation, artificial heart valves, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism and stroke. Handbook of Oral Anticoagulation aims to provide an accessible overview of the exciting new developments in this field. Incorporating numerous quick-reference tables and figures and fully referenced throughout to key papers and the latest reviews, it will be a useful resource for all healthcare professionals involved in thromboprophylaxis.
- Contents
- The Coagulation Pathway and Approaches to Anticoagulation -- Common Clinical Indications for Anticoagulation -- Vitamin K Antagonists and Their Limitations -- Hemorrhage Risks, Patient Perspectives, and Quality-of-Life Issues -- New Oral Anticoagulants -- Future Directions.
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- e-Book
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- Online
Managing COPD
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by Richard EK Russell, Paul A Ford, Peter J. Barnes, Sarah Russell.
(3rd ed.)
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Springer Healthcare
, c2013.
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The book includes recommendations for COPD from published guidelines (eg, the GOLD, ATS, and NICE guidelines) and presents them in the context of relevant clinical treatment issues. This is an in-depth guide on the management of COPD, concentrating on the impact of COPD on a patient as well as how healthcare professionals can intervene and educate the patient at an early stage and thereby slow the onset of severe symptoms.
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- Author
- Russell, Richard E. K
- Other Authors
- Ford, Paul A
- Barnes, Peter J
- Russell, Sarah
- Responsibility
- by Richard EK Russell, Paul A Ford, Peter J. Barnes, Sarah Russell
- Edition
- 3rd ed.
- Place of Publication
- London
- Publisher
- Springer Healthcare
- Date of Publication
- c2013
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource (viii, 92 pages)
- ISBN
- 9781907673528 (electronic bk.)
- 9781908517692
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive - therapy
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Lungs - Diseases, Obstructive
- Transplantation of organs, tissues, etc
- Pharmacotherapy
- Transplant Surgery
- Abstract
- The book includes recommendations for COPD from published guidelines (eg, the GOLD, ATS, and NICE guidelines) and presents them in the context of relevant clinical treatment issues. This is an in-depth guide on the management of COPD, concentrating on the impact of COPD on a patient as well as how healthcare professionals can intervene and educate the patient at an early stage and thereby slow the onset of severe symptoms.
- Contents
- Introduction -- Epidemiology, risk factors and pathophysiology -- The clinical consultation -- Management strategies -- Palliative care in COPD -- The future of COPD.
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- e-Book
- Location
- Online
Managing sciatica and radicular pain in primary care practice
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editors, Francoise Laroche, Serge Perrot ; contributors: Joanne L. Jordan ... [and more].
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Springer Healthcare
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Low back pain is described as a very common condition that tends to affect about 70% of the population at some point in time with varying degrees of symptom severity. Although definitions vary, sciatic pain is generally defined as back-related pain radiating to the leg (normally below the knee and into the foot and toes) and is one of the commonest variations of low back pain. Patients with sciatica typically experience a more persistent and severe type of pain, a less favorable outcome, consum…
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- Laroche, Francoise
- Perrot, Serge
- Responsibility
- editors, Francoise Laroche, Serge Perrot ; contributors: Joanne L. Jordan ... [and more]
- Place of Publication
- London
- Publisher
- Springer Healthcare
- Date of Publication
- c2013
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource (xvii, 142 pages)
- ISBN
- 9781907673566 (electronic bk.)
- 9781907673559
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Backache - Treatment
- Backache - Diagnosis
- Sciatica - Treatment
- Sciatica - Diagnosis
- Sciatica - diagnosis
- Sciatica - therapy
- Back Pain - diagnosis
- Back Pain - therapy
- Orthopedics
- Pain medicine
- Pharmacotherapy
- Surgical Orthopedics
- Abstract
- Low back pain is described as a very common condition that tends to affect about 70% of the population at some point in time with varying degrees of symptom severity. Although definitions vary, sciatic pain is generally defined as back-related pain radiating to the leg (normally below the knee and into the foot and toes) and is one of the commonest variations of low back pain. Patients with sciatica typically experience a more persistent and severe type of pain, a less favorable outcome, consume more healthcare resources and have more prolonged disability and absence from work than those with low back pain alone. Managing Sciatica and Radiculopathies in Primary Care Practice provides a comprehensive, up-to-date overview of the subject and key information for primary care practitioners about low back pain in patients, including definitions and causes, current management approaches, diagnostic and treatment algorithms, as well as clinical practice guidelines.
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- What is Sciatica and Radicular Pain? -- What are the Causes of Sciatica and Radicular Pain? -- How are Sciatica and Spinal Radicular Pain Classified? -- How Are the Radiculopathies Diagnosed? -- What Guidelines are Available for Sciatica and Radicular Pain? -- Physical and Psychological Treatments -- What are the Options for the Surgical Treatment of Radiculopathy? -- Pharmacological Treatment Options Available for Radicular Pain.
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- e-Book
- Location
- Online
Prevention of nausea and vomiting in cancer patients
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Matti Aapro, Karin Jordan, Petra Feyer.
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Springer Healthcare
, c2013.
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Treatment tolerance is a challenge for most cancer patients, and it is therefore essential that healthcare professionals (HCPs) are quick to recognize adverse events and implement management strategies to address them. Prevention of Nausea and Vomiting in Cancer Patients provides comprehensive guidance on managing nausea and vomiting, which are common and often severe adverse events experienced by patients receiving chemotherapy and radiotherapy. The book refers to the latest American Society o…
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- Aapro, M. S
- Other Authors
- Jordan, Karin
- Feyer, Petra
- Responsibility
- Matti Aapro, Karin Jordan, Petra Feyer
- Place of Publication
- London, UK
- Publisher
- Springer Healthcare
- Date of Publication
- c2013
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource (ix, 59 pages)
- Series Title
- Pocket books for cancer supportive care
- ISBN
- 9781907673580 (electronic bk.)
- 9781908517876
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Antiemetics - therapeutic use
- Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects
- Nausea - chemically induced
- Nausea - prevention & control
- Neoplasms - drug therapy
- Vomiting - prevention & control
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Neoplasms - therapy - complications
- Nausea - prevention and control
- Vomiting - prevention and control
- Cancer - Chemotherapy - Complications
- Nausea - Prevention
- Vomiting - Prevention
- Oncology
- Radiotherapy
- Pharmacotherapy
- Abstract
- Treatment tolerance is a challenge for most cancer patients, and it is therefore essential that healthcare professionals (HCPs) are quick to recognize adverse events and implement management strategies to address them. Prevention of Nausea and Vomiting in Cancer Patients provides comprehensive guidance on managing nausea and vomiting, which are common and often severe adverse events experienced by patients receiving chemotherapy and radiotherapy. The book refers to the latest American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO), and Multinational Association for Supportive Care in Cancer (MASCC) guidelines and will be a useful resource for oncologists, oncology fellows, general physicians, and other HCPs wishing to learn more about the effective management of chemotherapy-and radiotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting in cancer patients.
- Contents
- Introduction -- Pathophysiology and classification of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting -- Risk factors associated with nausea and vomiting after chemotherapy -- Risk factors associated with nausea and vomiting after radiotherapy -- Antiemetic drugs -- Antiemetic prophylaxis of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting -- Antiemetic prophylaxis of radiotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting -- Summary of the approach to treatment of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting -- Conclusions and future directions.
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- e-Book
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- Online
Psychopharmacology and pregnancy : treatment efficacy, risks, and guidelines
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat33603
Megan Galbally, Martien Snellen, Andrew Lewis, editors.
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Springer
, c2014.
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This book examines the role of psychopharmacological treatment in a range of disorders that may be encountered during pregnancy, including major depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, bipolar affective disorder, schizophrenia, eating disorders, and substance abuse. The natural history of each condition pre- and post-partum is analyzed, and the evidence for the efficacy of drug treatments, evaluated. Special attention is paid to the potential dangers of different treatment options for both mot…
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- Galbally, Megan
- Snellen, Martien
- Lewis, Andrew J
- Responsibility
- Megan Galbally, Martien Snellen, Andrew Lewis, editors
- Place of Publication
- Heidelberg
- Publisher
- Springer
- Date of Publication
- c2014
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource (vi, 232 pages)
- ISBN
- 9783642545627 (electronic bk.)
- 9783642545610
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Maternal-Fetal Exchange
- Mental Disorders - drug therapy
- Pregnancy Complications - chemically induced
- Pregnant Women - psychology
- Psychotropic Drugs - pharmacology
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Psychopharmacology
- Obstetrical pharmacology
- Pharmacotherapy
- Clinical Psychology
- Abstract
- This book examines the role of psychopharmacological treatment in a range of disorders that may be encountered during pregnancy, including major depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, bipolar affective disorder, schizophrenia, eating disorders, and substance abuse. The natural history of each condition pre- and post-partum is analyzed, and the evidence for the efficacy of drug treatments, evaluated. Special attention is paid to the potential dangers of different treatment options for both mother and fetus, covering risks of malformation, pregnancy and obstetric risks, neonatal risks, and possible long-term consequences. The risks of not treating a particular condition are also analyzed. On the basis of the available evidence, management guidelines are provided that additionally take into account non-pharmacological options. Closing chapters consider the value of complementary and alternative medicine and ECT and explore future research directions.
- Contents
- Introduction: Pharmacological Treatments of Mental Disorders in Pregnancy -- The Process of Obtaining Informed Consent When Prescribing Psychopharmacology in Pregnancy -- Critical Evaluation of the Literature: Understanding the Complexities of Observational Research -- Maternal and Fetal Factors That Influence Prenatal Exposure to Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor Antidepressants -- Pharmacological Management of Major Depression in Pregnancy -- Anxiety and Sleep Disorders, Psychopharmacology, and Pregnancy -- Bipolar Disorder, Psychopharmacology, and Pregnancy -- Schizophrenia, Psychopharmacology, and Pregnancy -- Postpartum Psychosis -- Borderline Personality Disorder and the Eating Disorders in the Perinatal Period -- Management of Substance Abuse in Pregnancy: Maternal and Neonatal Aspects -- Complements and Alternatives to Psychopharmacology During Pregnancy -- Electroconvulsive Therapy in Pregnancy.
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- e-Book
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- Online
Psychopharmacology in oncology and palliative care : a practical manual
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat33866
Luigi Grassi, Michelle Riba, editors.
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Springer
, c2014.
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This practical manual presents the main drugs and protocols currently used in the psychopharmacological treatment of psychiatric disorders in cancer and palliative care settings and explores the principal issues involved in such treatment. Significant clinical challenges encountered in the psychopharmacological management of various psychiatric conditions are discussed, covering aspects such as side-effects and drug-drug interactions. Attention is also paid to the emerging theme of adjuvant use…
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- Corporate Author
- World Psychiatric Association
- International Psycho-Oncology Society
- Other Authors
- Grassi, Luigi
- Riba, Michelle B.
- Responsibility
- Luigi Grassi, Michelle Riba, editors
- Place of Publication
- Heidelberg
- Publisher
- Springer
- Date of Publication
- c2014
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource (xvii, 418 pages)
- ISBN
- 9783642401343 (electronic bk.)
- 9783642401336
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Medical Oncology
- Mental Disorders - drug therapy
- Palliative Care
- Psychopharmacology
- Psychotropic Drugs - therapeutic use
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Psychopharmacology - Handbooks, manuals, etc
- Oncology - Handbooks, manuals, etc
- Palliative treatment - Handbooks, manuals, etc
- Psychopharmacology
- Oncology
- Pharmacotherapy
- Abstract
- This practical manual presents the main drugs and protocols currently used in the psychopharmacological treatment of psychiatric disorders in cancer and palliative care settings and explores the principal issues involved in such treatment. Significant clinical challenges encountered in the psychopharmacological management of various psychiatric conditions are discussed, covering aspects such as side-effects and drug-drug interactions. Attention is also paid to the emerging theme of adjuvant use of psychotropic drugs for the treatment of symptoms or syndromes not primarily related to psychiatric disorders (e.g. pain, hot flashes). In addition, practical suggestions are provided for dealing with special populations, including children, the elderly, and people affected by severe mental illness. The book is designed to be easy to read and to reference: information is clearly displayed in concise tables and boxes, accompanied by further detail within the text and clinical vignettes.
- Contents
- Part I. General Aspects in Psychopharmacological Treatment -- Psychopharmacology in Oncology and Palliative Care: General Issues -- General Principles of Psychopharmacological Treatment in Psycho-Oncology -- Diagnostic Issues -- Psychological Assessment in Psychopharmacology -- Interpersonal Relationship Issues in Psychopharmacology -- Integration of Psychopharmacotherapy with Psychotherapy and Other Psychosocial Treatment -- Psychopharmacology and Complementary and Nonconventional Treatments in Oncology -- Part II. Psychotropic Drug Use in Clinical Oncology and Palliative Care Settings -- Treatment of Anxiety and Stress-Related Disorders -- Pharmacotherapy of Depression in Cancer Patients -- Treatment of Somatoform Disorders and Other Somatic Symptom Conditions (Pain, Fatigue, Hot Flashes, and Pruritus) -- Bipolar Disorder in the Cancer Patient -- Treatment of Delirium and Confusional States in Oncology and Palliative Care Settings -- Pharmacological Treatment of Psychotic Disorders -- Treatment of Sleep Disorders -- Substance Abuse in Oncology -- Treatment of Sexual Disorders Following Cancer Treatments -- Part III. Special Issues -- Psychiatric Emergencies -- Psychopharmacology in Palliative Care and Oncology: Childhood and Adolescence -- Special Issues in Psychopharmacology: The Elderly -- Sedation for Psychological Distress at the End of Life -- Research Issues in Psychopharmacology in Oncology and Palliative Care Settings -- Ethics of Psychopharmacological and Biological Treatments in Psycho-oncology.
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- e-Book
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- Online
