Voor velen blijven fibromyalgie en chronische pijn een raadsel, een complex geheel van symptomen dat zowel patiënten als hun omgeving moeilijk kunnen vatten. In deze verhelderende verkenning biedt Dr. De Petter diepgaande inzichten en praktische strategieën om fibromyalgie en chronische pijn effectief te begrijpen en te behandelen.

Fibromyalgie en chronische pijn worden vaak miskend, zowel door degenen die er direct mee te maken hebben als door de medische wereld zelf. Patiënten horen nog ...

In the early 1980s, gynaecologist Paul Devroey and paediatrician, clinical pathologist and researcher André Van Steirteghem lay the foundations of the now world-renowned Brussels IVF at the Free University of Brussels (VUB). They and their team gradually refine the techniques for in vitro fertilisation and discover the method of intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), during which one sperm cell is injected into an egg cell. This chance discovery ultimately turns out to be a solution for ma...

Willem (spina bifida) is met vervroegd pensioen en ervaart dat invulling geven aan het dagelijks leven niet vanzelf gaat.

Helga (ernstige vorm van reuma) gebruikt al 27 jaar een rolstoel, maar moet nog steeds bewijzen dat ze niet kan lopen. Een vrouw met cerebrale parese wil graag een kind en zich laten insemineren met donorzaad, maar haar verzoek wordt afgewezen omdat zorgverleners niet verwachten dat zij in staat is het kind te verzorgen.

Willem, Helga en anderen delen hun ervaringen, wense...

Principles of Biomedical Ethics, eighth edition, provides a highly original, practical, and insightful guide to morality in the health professions. Acclaimed authors Tom L. Beauchamp and James F. Childress thoroughly develop and advocate for four principles that lie at the core of moral reasoning in health care: respect for autonomy, nonmaleficence, beneficence, and justice.Drawing from contemporary research, and integrating detailed case studies and vivid real-life examples and scenarios, th...

Completely revised from cover to cover, Human Embryology and Developmental Biology, 6th Edition, helps you master complex concepts on every aspect of normal and abnormal human development. Dr. Bruce M.

Carlson provides authoritative, readable coverage of today's scientific knowledge in this fast-changing field, keeping you up to date with what you need to know for coursework, exams, and clinical practice. Features an extensive, full-color illustration program, with hundreds of superb clinical...

Incorporating the most important advances in the rapidly-evolving field of cancer biology, this book remains the defining course text on its subject. Students, instructors, researchers, and clinicians the world over admire its authoritative content, clear explanations, extensive full-color art program, and pedagogical features that promote a deep conceptual understanding of the science through the lens of fascinating tales of scientific discovery.

Molecules and Medicine provides, for the first time ever, a completely integrated look at chemistry, biology, drug discovery, and medicine. It delves into the discovery, application, and mode of action of more than one hundred of the most significant molecules in use in modern medicine.

This is a completely revised edition of a comprehensive and popular introduction to the fast moving area of Forensic Genetics. The text begins with key concepts needed to fully appreciate the subject and moves on to examine the latest developments in the field. Now illustrated in full colour throughout, this accessible textbook includes numerous references to relevant casework.

With information on the full process of DNA evidence from collection at the scene of a crime to presentation in a le...

Now in its 9th edition and fully updated to reflect 21st century podiatric practice Neale's Disorders of the Foot and Ankle continues to be essential reading for students entering the profession, qualified podiatrists and other health care professionals interested in the foot. Written by a renowned team of expert editors and international contributors it gives up-to-date, evidence-based content of the highest quality. Podiatric students should find everything they need within its covers to pa...