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Involuntary Movements: Classification and Video Atlas - Hardcover
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by Hiroshi Shibasaki (Author), Mark Hallett (Author), Kailash P. Bhatia (Author)The neurologic subspecialty of Movement Disorders is complicated with many different entities, making the differential diagnosis difficult. One of the most important aspects of these different entities is their visual appearance. Still photographs do not give sufficient information, but videos like the ones included in this volume can provide dimension, context, and critical information. The variety of visual appe...
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Anderson's Atlas of Hematology - Paperback
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by Shauna C. Anderson Young (Author), Keila B. Poulsen (Author)Anderson's Atlas of Hematology, Third Edition is the most comprehensive atlas for the laboratory technologist. This text meets the needs of beginning hematology students in 2-year and 4-year medical laboratory science programs or students in programs learning the basics of hematology such as nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and medical students. Used as a quick reference, study guide, or atlas, this is an invaluable tool...
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Medical Terminology: An Illustrated Guide: An Illustrated Guide - Paperback
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by Barbara Janson Cohen (Author), Shirley A. Jones (Author)Medical Terminology: An Illustrated Guide, Ninth Edition helps readers develop a fundamental knowledge of the medical terminology necessary for a career in any healthcare setting. The text opens with a general introduction to word parts and the human body as a whole, followed by an overview of diseases and treatments. Each subsequent chapter on the individual body systems begins with an illustrated overview of the system with definiti...
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Ten Drugs: How Plants, Powders, and Pills Have Shaped the History of Medicine - Paperback
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by Thomas Hager (Author)Behind every landmark drug is a story. It could be an oddball researcher's genius insight, a catalyzing moment in geopolitical history, a new breakthrough technology, or an unexpected but welcome side effect discovered during clinical trials. Piece together these stories, as Thomas Hager does in this remarkable, century-spanning history, and you can trace the evolution of our culture and the practice of medicine. Beginning with opium, the "joy plant," which has been ...
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The Body Clock in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Understanding Our Energy Cycles for Health and Healing - Paperback
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by Lothar Ursinus (Author)A reference guide to understanding the natural rhythm of our organs and learning to support them in a holistic way - Explains the Organ Body Clock from Traditional Chinese Medicine and which organs and meridians are dominant during different hours of the day - Describes exactly what happens inside the body during each organ's active time and shows what we can do to support the organs with plant medicine, homeopathy, our behavior, and simple daily practices - Explores...
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Jin Shin Healing Touch: Quick Help for Common Ailments - Paperback
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by Tina Stümpfig (Author)A full-color, step-by-step guide to the simple two-point touch method of Jin Shin Jyutsu for quick relief from many common conditions and injuries - Details the 52 energy points of Jin Shin Jyutsu, called Safety Energy Locks (SELs), where energy is most likely to become blocked along the body's energy pathways and where it is also most easily released - Explains the sequence of points to hold and the appropriate finger mudras (positions) to address specific ailments, ...
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Glioma Signaling - Hardcover
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by Jolanta Barańska (Editor)Back JacketGliomas, developing in the brain from the transformed glial cells, are a very special kind of tumor, extremely refractory to conventional treatments. Therefore, for the development of new antitumor strategies, a better understanding of molecular mechanisms responsible for their biology, growth and invasion is still needed. This book is a reference on cellular signaling processes regulating gliomas physiology and invasiveness. The work is focused on the m...
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The Caregiver's Encyclopedia: A Compassionate Guide to Caring for Older Adults - Paperback
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by Muriel R. Gillick (Author)An indispensable, comprehensive reference for family caregivers.Caregivers hold the key to the health, well-being, and happiness of their aging relatives, partners, or friends. The Caregiver's Encyclopedia provides you with all of the information you need to take the best care of your loved one--from making major medical decisions to making sure you don't burn out. Written by Muriel R. Gillick, MD, a geriatrician with more than 30 years' experience caring for olde...
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Mapping Humanity: How Modern Genetics Is Changing Criminal Justice, Personalized Medicine, and Our Identities - Paperback
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by Joshua Z. Rappoport (Author)"A good companion for those with a science background interested in learning more about human genetics."--Booklist Thanks to the popularity of personal genetic testing services, it's now easier than ever to get information about our own unique DNA--but who does this information really benefit? And, as genome editing and gene therapy transform the healthcare landscape, what do we gain--and what might we give up in return? Inside each of your cells is the nucleus,...
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Bottle of Lies: The Inside Story of the Generic Drug Boom - Paperback
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by Katherine Eban (Author)A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER New York Times 100 Notable Books of 2019New York Public Library Best Books of 2019 Kirkus Reviews Best Health and Science Books of 2019Science Friday Best Books of 2019 New postscript by the authorFrom an award-winning journalist, an explosive narrative investigation of the generic drug boom that reveals fraud and life-threatening dangers on a global scale--The Jungle for pharmaceuticalsMany have hailed the widespread use of generic drugs ...
Bitten: The Secret History of Lyme Disease and Biological Weapons - Paperback
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by Kris Newby (Author)A riveting thriller reminiscent of The Hot Zone, this true story dives into the mystery surrounding one of the most controversial and misdiagnosed conditions of our time--Lyme disease--and of Willy Burgdorfer, the man who discovered the microbe behind it, revealing his secret role in developing bug-borne biological weapons, and raising terrifying questions about the genesis of the epidemic of tick-borne diseases affecting millions of Americans today.While on vacation on ...
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The Unspeakable Mind: Stories of Trauma and Healing from the Frontlines of Ptsd Science - Paperback
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by Shaili Jain M. D. (Author)From a physician and post-traumatic stress disorder specialist comes a nuanced cartography of PTSD, a widely misunderstood yet crushing condition that afflicts millions of Americans."Dr. Jain's beautiful prose illuminates this widely misunderstood condition and makes for fascinating reading. It is a must for anyone who has a survived trauma, their loved ones and the healthcare professionals who care for them." --Irvin Yalom, bestselling author of When Nietzsche We...
Life Goes On: Journey of a Liver Transplant Recipient - Paperback
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by Christine Jowett (Author), Mary Ann Mazey (Editor)It is a reality that someone in Canada dies every three days waiting for an organ transplant; for some patients, they are lying in their hospital beds, waiting to be given a second chance at life. Some are fortunate to receive that organ or gift of life, yet for many, they don't survive because the organ they require is either not available or doesn't get there in time.Christine Jowett was only thirteen years old when she became jaundiced, ...
The Power of Conferences: Stories of serendipity, innovation and driving social change - Paperback
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by Deborah Edwards (Author), Cheryl Malone (Author)The Power of Conferences: Stories of serendipity, innovation and driving social change asks ten notable Australians to reflect on the role that conferences have played in their personal and professional achievements. Through their stories the power of conferences is revealed, providing evidence of a deep and lasting impact on the development and success of Australian luminaries and their communities. This book arose from a long term collabora...
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When We Do Harm: A Doctor Confronts Medical Error - Hardcover
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by Danielle Ofri (Author)Medical mistakes are more pervasive than we think. How can we improve outcomes? An acclaimed MD's rich stories and research explore patient safety. Patients enter the medical system with faith that they will receive the best care possible, so when things go wrong, it's a profound and painful breach. Medical science has made enormous strides in decreasing mortality and suffering, but there's no doubt that treatment can also cause harm, a significant portion of which is...
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Motivational Interviewing in HIV Care - Paperback
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by Antoine Douaihy (Editor), K. Rivet Amico (Editor)It is no exaggeration to say that motivational interviewing (MI) has transformed the culture of clinical practice and the way healthcare practitioners and researchers understand behavior change. MI, as an empirically supported therapeutic approach, has grown all across prevention, intervention, treatment, and research settings. Nowhere is the need to target behavior change more urgent than in people living with HIV. MI is a collaborative, pe...
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My Gut Makes Alcohol!: The Science and Stories of Auto-Brewery Syndrome - Paperback
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by Barbara Cordell (Author)Imagine a normal Sunday: you wake up, get dressed, have some coffee, and drive to church with your wife. After church at lunch, the room starts to sway, you lose coordination, and when you talk, your words are slurred. You feel like you pounded a handle of hard liquor but you haven't had a drop to drink. In the ER, the doctor tells your wife your Blood Alcohol Content is through the roof, that you are an alcoholic and a liar. Dr. Barbara Cordell's husband Joe experi...
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Coming of Age: The Neurobiology and Psychobiology of Puberty and Adolescence - Hardcover
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by Cheryl L. Sisk (Author), Russell D. Romeo (Author)Contemporary neuroscience has made remarkable strides in our understanding of the developing adolescent brain--an area of study previously reserved for developmental psychologists and pediatric endocrinologists. With an eye toward the history and future of the field, Coming of Age takes a look at the research that brought about this paradigm shift. Current advances in neuroscience have changed the way we think about everything--from how dru...
Healing Mental Illness: Lessons Learned in the Trenches - Paperback
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by Joshua Alexander (Author)Are you or is someone you love struggling with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder symptoms, or psychosis? Have you received a mental health diagnosis, or do you work with patients in the field? If so, know that there is hope. There are real answers. HEALING MENTAL ILLNESS: Lessons Learned in the Trenches provides wisdom gained from a ten-year battle with mental illness, and over six years of recovery and healing. Learn from the experiences of someone who has bee...
Live Your Life with COPD - 52 Weeks of Health, Happiness, and Hope: Second Edition - Paperback
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by Jane M. Martin (Author)Informative...Practical...Interactive...Encouraging...Powerful Live Your Life with COPD - 52 Weeks of Health, Happiness, and Hope is your comprehensive guide to living well with COPD. Each week you'll learn something new: breathing techniques, medications, exercise, anxiety, early signs of infection, nutrition, working with your doctor, relaxation, and much more. You'll find stories abundant with thoughtful perspectives and joyful inspiration. Altogether it is a wea...
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Born to Walk, Second Edition: Myofascial Efficiency and the Body in Movement - Paperback
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by James Earls (Author)The revised edition of the definitive book on the mechanics, mysteries, and methods of upright walking The ability to walk upright on two legs is one of the major traits distinguishing us as humans, and yet the reasons for its development remain a mystery among scientists. In Born to Walk, author James Earls explores the mystery of walking's evolution by describing the complex mechanisms enabling us to be efficient in bipedal gait. Viewing the whole body as an interconn...
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Veterinary Technician's Handbook of Laboratory Procedures - Paperback
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by Brianne Bellwood (Author), Melissa Andrasik-Catton (Author)Practical, quick reference to laboratory test procedures routinely used in the veterinary setting The Second Edition of Veterinary Technician's Handbook of Laboratory Procedures provides a significant update and expansion to the First Edition, with larger and better-quality images, more images overall, and significant updates to information and equipment throughout. New chapters cover topics such as microbiology and parasitology, a...
Gaspare Tagliacozzi and Early Modern Surgery: Faces, Men, and Pain - Paperback
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by Paolo Savoia (Author)This book uses the work of Bolognese physician and anatomist Gaspare Tagliacozzi to explore the social and cultural history of early modern surgery. It discusses how Italian and European surgeons' attitudes to health and beauty - and how patients' gender - shaped views on the public appearance of the human body.In 1597, Gaspare Tagliacozzi published a two-volume book on reconstructive surgery of the mutilated parts of the face. Studying Tagliacozzi's surgery in context...
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Anatomica: The Exquisite and Unsettling Art of Human Anatomy - Hardcover
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by Joanna Ebenstein (Author)There's a fine line between the horrible and the sublime, and Joanna Ebenstein's Anatomica: The Exquisite and Unsettling Art of Human Anatomy walks it. New York Times Book Review For centuries, humankind has sought to know itself through an understanding of the body, in sickness and in health, inside and out. This fascination left in its wake a rich body of artworks that demonstrate not only the facts of the human body, but also the ways in which our ideas about th...
How to Start a Biotech Company - Paperback
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by Samantha Holvey Emhl (Author), Anandhi Narasimhan MD (Author), Anales Debhaumik Phd (Author)Revolutionary advances in biotechnology research and innovation have benefitted millions of patients in the world. The cycle of discovering, developing and delivering novel medications to combat severe disease conditions is an ongoing process. This user-friendly guide to starting a biotech company covers the background science, drug development, and key steps to a successful biotech startup The futu...
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Deaths of Despair and the Future of Capitalism - Hardcover
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by Anne Case (Author), Angus Deaton (Author)A New York Times BestsellerA Wall Street Journal BestsellerA New York Times Notable Book of 2020A New York Times Book Review Editors' ChoiceShortlisted for the Financial Times and McKinsey Business Book of the YearA New Statesman Book to Read From economist Anne Case and Nobel Prize winner Angus Deaton, a groundbreaking account of how the flaws in capitalism are fatal for America's working class Life expectancy in the United States has recently fall...
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101 Amazing Uses for Aloe Vera - Paperback
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by Susan Branson (Author)Aloe vera isn't just for sunburns The familiar gel from aloe vera plants has amazing antimicrobial and antibacterial properties that stretch far beyond skincare. From managing diabetes and fighting viruses to stimulating the immune system and preventing tumor growth, aloe vera is a miracle plant Mahatma Gandhi even credited aloe vera with helping him maintain his strength through long periods of fasting Millions of people are turning away from the harsh effects of m...
Studies on Hospital Management Transformation - Hardcover
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by Di Jian (Author)The management consulting team headed by Mr. Jian Di has provided strategic management consulting services for over 700 medical institutions and has rendered guidance for more than 100 medical institutions in constructing patient-centric hospital cultures. Studies on Hospital Management Transformation reflects Mr Jian Di's more than 40 years of management experience, including nearly 20 years of experience in hospital management. Condensing Mr Jian's thoughts on patient-cen...
ABCs of Cancer, The: Separating the Facts from the Myths - Hardcover
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by Meshach Asare-Werehene (Author)This exciting reader-friendly book addresses the general perspectives of cancer in diverse ways -- everyday lifestyle, nutrition, environmental factors as well as genetics. The author, an expert in Immuno-Oncology, makes conscious efforts to break down the complexities of cancer development through the use of scientific evidences and everyday activities. There are so many myths about cancer out there. This book employs scientific basis to separate the facts f...
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A Time for All Things: The Life of Michael E. Debakey - Hardcover
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by Craig A. Miller (Author)He has been called the greatest surgeon of the 20th century. The son of Lebanese immigrants, Michael DeBakey rose from humble beginnings in a backwater Louisiana town to dominate the landscape of modern medicine. His contributions to our understanding and treatment of cardiovascular disease, in particular, were innumerable and epoch-making. DeBakey led a life of high drama, from the streets of Jazz Age New Orleans and the operating theaters of pre-war Europe, to the...
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Contraception: A Concise History - Paperback
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by Donna J. Drucker (Author)The development, manufacturing, and use of contraceptive methods from the late nineteenth century to the present, viewed from the perspective of reproductive justice.The beginning of the modern contraceptive era began in 1882, when Dr. Aletta Jacobs opened the first birth control clinic in Amsterdam. The founding of this facility, and the clinical provision of contraception that it enabled, marked the moment when physicians started to take the prevention of pregnan...
Body of Knowledge Review Series: Financial Management - Paperback
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by Mgma (Other)This book provides a review of each task associated with the Financial Management domain in MGMA's Body of Knowledge for Medical Practice Management, 3.5 edition. Medical practice executives are at the center of responsibility for all financial aspects of the medical practice. The practice executive's ability to analyze, diagnose and improve financial issues is fundamental to the success of an organization. From budgeting, revenue cycle management, accounts receivable and pay...
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