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The Fears of the Rich, the Needs of the Poor: My Years at the CDC - Hardcover

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by William W. Foege (Author)William H. Foege, one of the most respected leaders in global public health, takes readers on a tour of his time at the CDC.In its seventy years, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has evolved from a malaria control program to an institution dedicated to improving health for all people across the world. The Fears of the Rich, The Needs of the Poor is a revealing account of the CDC's development by its former director, public health luminary Willia...

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Making Tough Decisions about End-Of-Life Care in Dementia - Paperback

$22.95

by Anne Kenny (Author)Practical, essential advice about making tough decisions for people with end-stage dementia.Each year, more than 500,000 people are diagnosed with dementia in the United States. As stunning as that figure is, countless family members and caregivers are also affected by each diagnosis. Families are faced with the need to make vital end-of-life decisions about medical treatment, legal and financial matters, and living situations for those who no longer can; no one is prepa...

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Before and After Loss: A Neurologist's Perspective on Loss, Grief, and Our Brain - Paperback

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by Lisa M. Shulman (Author)An expert neurologist explores how the mind, brain, and body respond and heal after her personal experience with profound loss.Winner of the Best Book Award (Health: Death & Dying) by American Book FestIn Before and After Loss, neurologist Dr. Lisa M. Shulman describes a personal story of loss and her journey to understand the science behind the mind-altering experience of grief. Part memoir, part creative nonfiction, part account of scientific discovery, this m...

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Health Disparities in the United States: Social Class, Race, Ethnicity, and the Social Determinants of Health - Paperback

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by Donald A. Barr (Author)Challenging students to think critically about the complex web of social forces that leads to health disparities in the United States.The health care system in the United States has been called the best in the world. Yet wide disparities persist between social groups, and many Americans suffer from poorer health than people in other developed countries. In this revised edition of Health Disparities in the United States, Donald A. Barr provides extensive new data abou...

Bronchitis And Bronchial Asthma - Paperback

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by Herbert M. Shelton (Author)This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work. Number of Pages: 48 Dimensions: 0.1 x 11 x 8.2...

An Introduction To The Genesis And Control Of Disease - Paperback

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by George S. Weger (Author)This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work. Number of Pages: 48 Dimensions: 0.1 x 9.25 x 7.5 ...

Rollercoaster Ride with Brain Injury (for Loved Ones) - Paperback

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by Sylvia Behnish (Author), Maggie Taylor (Editor)Roller Coaster Ride With Brain Injury (For Loved Ones) is for those who have experienced a similar tragedy. It will help them adjust to the monumental changes in their life and that of their injured family member. Number of Pages: 232 Dimensions: 0.49 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: August 15, 2008

Mercury Poisoning and Deep Faith - Paperback

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by Pamela Elizabeth Lacek (Author)This is a 47-chapter non-fiction story about Mercury poisoning from my eight dental amalgams and one root canal. I had fillings since age eight at least. The World Health Organization states that 87% of Mercury poisoning in humans comes from their mouth. Amalgam fillings are 50-52% Mercury. Childhood vaccinations with 'Thimersol;' a Mercury based derivative only add to the problem. They are becoming much more profuse now. Even flu shots use Mercury as a pres...

The Edwin Smith Surgical Papyrus: Hieroglyphic Transliteration, Translation And Commentary V1 - Paperback

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by James Henry Breasted (Editor)This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work. Number of Pages: 636 Dimensions: 1.28 x 11 x...

Medical Missionaries And Their Work - Paperback

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by Ellen G. White (Author)This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work. Number of Pages: 88 Dimensions: 0.18 x 11 x 8.25 I...

Inside Poop: America's Leading Colon Therapist Defies Conventional Medical Wisdom about Your Health and Well-Being - Paperback

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by Scott W. Webb (Author)"This book kept me reading all night. I couldn't put it down " -- Brad DeMeulenaere "I had my first colonic at age 26. I am now 56 and have seen a total of five colon hygienists, four within the past six years. I've been through the forest of medical doctors and many different alternative health practitioners. Much of the time, I have sensed a frustration from them. Sometimes it's a frustration that they can't figure out how to help me and sometimes it feels like a cu...

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Fortify Your Life: Your Guide to Vitamins, Minerals, and More - Hardcover

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by Tieraona Low Dog (Author)Health-conscious consumers read nutritional labels, but it's nearly impossible to get the nutrients we need with diet alone. To get the USDA-recommended daily quota of vitamin D, for example, you need to eat 15 eggs or 26 sardines; of iron, 414 almonds or 15 cups of broccoli. So we rely on nutritional supplements--vitamins and minerals, probiotics and enzymes--but the variety of pills, products, and elixirs on the market today is overwhelming. And, as we have seen ...

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Pandora's Lab: Seven Stories of Science Gone Wrong - Hardcover

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by Paul A. Offit (Author)What happens when ideas presented as science lead us in the wrong direction? History is filled with brilliant ideas that gave rise to disaster, and this book explores the most fascinating--and significant--missteps: from opium's heyday as the pain reliever of choice to recognition of opioids as a major cause of death in the U.S.; from the rise of trans fats as the golden ingredient for tastier, cheaper food to the heart disease epidemic that followed; and from the cri...

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National Geographic Complete Guide to Pet Health, Behavior, and Happiness: The Veterinarian's Approach to At-Home Animal Care - Paperback

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by Gary Weitzman (Author)In National Geographic's comprehensive and easy-to-use illustrated pet reference, a renowned veterinarian offers expert advice on common health, behavior, and training for cats, dogs, and other domestic pets. Combining first aid, medical reference, and tips and tricks of the trade, here is your go-to-guide for at-home animal care, focusing on dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, and more Building on more than two decades of veterinary experience, Dr. Gary Weitzman covers topi...

The Absolute Truth about Alcohol and Alcoholism - Paperback

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by J. Logan Duff (Author)Do you, or a spouse, or a sibling, or a relative, or a friend, or a valued employee, have a problem with alcohol? Do you understand why and how you, or they, developed this problem? Do you understand your, or their, behavior when you or they are intoxicated? Do you know the truth about the ingredients of alcoholic beverages and how they effect the mind and body, and why? Do you know, or have any idea, what to do to help yourself or anyone else with a drinking problem?...

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by Pamela Hill (Author)Lasers and Light Therapy is the first of its kind, offering a unique approach into the science and technology of laser and light systems. The reader will be exposed to all aspects of this specialized field whether one is working in a medical spa, day spa, or medical clinic. This book is designed to address areas of hair removal and facial / body rejuvenation from a beginning conceptual level into practical hands-on application. Detailed information of treatment protocol...

How to Get Into Medical School by Someone That Has Actually Done It - Paperback

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by M. D. Daniel W. Mijares (Author), Daniel W. Mijares (Author)A comprehensive look at what it takes to get into medical school, from the first day of college to the first day of medical school. This book is a step by step guide that provides information for every moment if the journey. It is a must read for any student considering going to medical school. Number of Pages: 216 Dimensions: 0.59 x 8.92 x 6.08 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: July 12, 2007

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by Lisa Tunks (Author)Achieve a healthier lifestyle -- physically, emotionally, socially, and sexually -- with AN INVITATION TO HEALTH, 20th Edition. In addition to integrated, up-to-date coverage of the Covid 19 pandemic, you'll find new research on such topics as happiness and health, current statistics on life expectancy and death rates, mental health and anxiety, navigating social media, Dietary Guidelines, immunization, stress levels, safer sex practices, substance abuse, dubious diets a...

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Fundamentals of Sectional Anatomy: An Imaging Approach - Paperback

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by Denise L. Lazo (Author)The second edition of Fundamentals of Sectional Anatomy: An Imaging Approach is the ideal introductory text for new radiography students, seasoned students preparing for the CT and MRI exams, or anyone interested in learning about human anatomy. Chapters address the fundamentals of sectional anatomy, starting at the vertex of the skull and descending to the symphysis pubis, with additional in-depth coverage of the vertical column, major joints of the upper and lower ...

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Hello Sleep: The Science and Art of Overcoming Insomnia Without Medications - Hardcover

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by Jade Wu (Author)A practical and compassionate guide to repairing your relationship with sleep For the twenty-five million Americans who struggle with insomnia, each night feels like a battle with their racing minds instead of a blissful surrender into sleep. Hello Sleep is a guide for the tired but wired people who just want sleep to be easy. Dr. Jade Wu, an internationally recognized behavioral sleep medicine specialist, walks you through the science of how the brain sleeps (or doesn't); ...

Contacts Between Iroquois Herbalism And Colonial Medicine - Paperback

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by William N. Fenton (Author)This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work. Number of Pages: 48 Dimensions: 0.12 x 9 x 6 IN...

Ginseng and other Medicinal Plants - Hardcover

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by A. R. Harding (Author)This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work. Number of Pages: 364 Dimensions: 0.94 x 9 x 6 IN Pu...

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by Harry Sturgeon Crossen (Author) Number of Pages: 716 Dimensions: 1.43 x 9.25 x 7.5 IN Publication Date: January 17, 2007

Virtual You: How Building Your Digital Twin Will Revolutionize Medicine and Change Your Life - Hardcover

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by Peter Coveney (Author), Roger Highfield (Author), Venki Ramakrishnan (Foreword by)The visionary science behind the digital human twins that will enhance our health and our future Virtual You is a panoramic account of efforts by scientists around the world to build digital twins of human beings, from cells and tissues to organs and whole bodies. These virtual copies will usher in a new era of personalized medicine, one in which your digital twin can help predict your risk of disease, partic...

Grace Infusions: A Nurse's Life: From the Crazy to the Heart Wrenching - Paperback

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by Marybeth Seal (Author)Grace Infusions is a collection of vignettes describing nurse/patient experiences from the crazy to the heart wrenching---and viewing these through the eyes of grace. My theology of love has been enlarged and I've been changed for the better as I meditate on God's goodness, patience, and grace displayed in ordinary relationships with patients which have, in turn, become extraordinary. A picture can paint a thousand words and words can paint wonderfully vivid pictures...

How To Become Mentally Superior: What Makes One Rise Above The Average - Paperback

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by Henry M. Le Chatelier (Author)This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work. Number of Pages: 48 Dimensions: 0.12 x 9 x ...

March Forth: My Journey through Diagnosis, Treatment, and Recovery From Breast Cancer - Paperback

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by Marci A. Schmitt (Author)An Insightful Journey That Will Speak to Anyone Affected by Cancer! In March Forth, author Marci A. Schmitt takes us inside her eye-opening journey with breast cancer. March Forth provides a remarkably detailed portrayal of her experiences following her diagnosis. Schmitt's faith-filled journey details her initial shock and confusion when told she had breast cancer and how she grappled with a bewildering array of treatment options and insurance issues. This is a d...

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by Simon Cottle (Other), Marina Levina (Author)Offering a comprehensive analysis of mediated representations of global pandemics, this book engages with the construction, management, and classification of difference in the global context of a pandemic, to address what it means - culturally, politically, and economically - to live in an infected, diseased body.Author BiographyMarina Levina (PhD, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign) is Assistant Professor of Communication at the Universi...

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Between Life and Death: A Gospel-Centered Guide to End-Of-Life Medical Care - Paperback

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by Kathryn Butler (Author)"To prepare yourself to make difficult medical decisions in a distinctly Christian way, you won't do better than to read Between Life and Death." --Tim Challies Modern medical advances save countless lives. But for all their merits, sophisticated technologies have created a daunting new challenge, namely a blurring of the expanse between life and death. The dying process is often hidden behind a complex web of medical terminology, statistics, and ethical decisions, ...

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Psychological Treatment for Patients with Chronic Pain - Paperback

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by Beth D. Darnall (Author)Chronic pain is the most common long-term health condition in the United States. For the nearly 100 million Americans who struggle with this burden, the substantial risks of prescription opioid treatment have left many searching for safer, more effective alternatives. While multidisciplinary pain treatment programs can help, they are few in number--and few mental health practitioners receive adequate training in pain treatment. This book provides a comprehensive ov...

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Parent Training for Autism Spectrum Disorder: Improving the Quality of Life for Children and Their Families - Hardcover

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by Cynthia R. Johnson (Editor), Eric M. Butter (Editor), Lawrence Scahill (Editor)Raising a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can be very challenging, particularly for parents who do not have easy access to psychological treatment. This book presents parent training as a unique approach that is not only more accessible but is also one of the most promising methods for promoting long-term behavioral improvements in children with ASD. Backed by decades of research, parent training is a...

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Cognitive Dissonance: Reexamining a Pivotal Theory in Psychology - Paperback

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by Eddie Harmon-Jones (Editor)2019 Outstanding Academic Title What mental process occurs when a person does something she knows is unhealthy? When an honest person tells a "white lie," what happens to his or her sense of integrity? If we must choose between two equally attractive options, why does our value judgement of the options change after the choice has been made? In 1954 Dr. Leon Festinger first posited a theory of cognitive dissonance to describe the psychological phenomenon that oc...