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The Immune Mystery: A Doctor's Impassioned Quest to Solve the Puzzle of Autoimmune Disease - Hardcover

$26.95

by Anita Dr Kåss (Author), Alison McCullough (Translator), Jørgen Jelstad (Author)A page-turning and powerful medical mystery for readers of Diagnosis by Lisa Sanders and The Beauty in Breaking by Michele HarperMore than 20 million Americans have autoimmune diseases, which occur when the immune system attacks the body. Autoimmune diseases are often misdiagnosed by doctors and overlooked by medical researchers. Almost all affect women more often than men.The Immune Mystery follows doctor and r...

Value-Based Healthcare and Payment Models: Including Frontline Strategies for 20 Clinical Subspecialties - Paperback

$120.15

by Grace E. Terrell (Author), Julian (Bo) D. Bobbitt Jr. (Author)NEW GUIDE DECODES VALUE-BASED CARE AND PAYMENT MODELSAs value-based care is coming of age, deciding how to start can be an overwhelming task. Risks are high and success with the new models is challenging and time consuming. This book fills an important need by providing concrete and proven strategies to aid in an organization's successful transformation.The book is filled with practical, no-nonsense advice on the shift to value...

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The Mind-Body Cure: Heal Your Pain, Anxiety, and Fatigue by Controlling Chronic Stress - Paperback

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by Bal Pawa (Author)"An accessible, concise, systematic, and comprehensive primer on wellness and healing."--Dr. Gabor Maté, MD, author of When the Body Says No: The Cost of Hidden StressDo you regularly experience chronic pain, anxiety, fatigue, gut issues, or other symptoms of chronic stress? The Mind-Body Cure will teach you how to manage your stress hormones and eliminate chronic stress in 7 simple steps.In The Mind-Body Cure, Bal Pawa, MD shares her own story of chronic pain following a ...

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Pain and Prejudice: How the Medical System Ignores Women--And What We Can Do about It - Paperback

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by Gabrielle Jackson (Author)" A] powerful account of the sexism cooked into medical care ... will motivate readers to advocate for themselves."--Publishers Weekly STARRED ReviewA groundbreaking and feminist work of investigative reporting: Explains why women experience healthcare differently than men Shares the author's journey of fighting for an endometriosis diagnosis In Pain and Prejudice, acclaimed investigative reporter Gabrielle Jackson takes readers behind the scenes of doctor's offi...

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Emergencies in Clinical Medicine - Paperback

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by Piers Page (Editor), Asif Shah (Editor), Greg Skinner (Editor)Acutely unwell patients can deteriorate dangerously without timely recognition and intervention. Emergencies in Clinical Medicine provides an easy-to-use guide to the prompt management of common medical emergencies. Designed for rapid use, it explains how to arrive at a differential diagnosisand how to prevent, manage, or treat an emergency. The second edition has been fully updated to reflect current clinical guidelines and inc...

Brain Science Under the Swastika: Ethical Violations, Resistance, and Victimization of Neuroscientists in Nazi Europe - Hardcover

$128.25

by Lawrence A. Zeidman (Author)Eighty years ago the largest genocide ever occurred in Nazi Europe. This began with the mass extermination of patients with neurologic and psychiatric disorders that Hitler's regime considered "useless eaters". The neuropsychiatric profession was systematically "cleansed" beginning in 1933, but racism and eugenics had infiltrated the specialty long before that. With the installation of Nazi-principled neuroscientists, mass forced sterilization was enacted, which...

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Oxford Handbook of Medical Statistics - Paperback

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by Janet L. Peacock (Author), Phil J. Peacock (Author)A good understanding of medical statistics is essential to evaluate medical research and to choose appropriate ways of implementing findings in clinical practice. The Oxford Handbook of Medical Statistics has been written to provide doctors and medical students with a comprehensive yet concise account of this often difficult subject. Described by readers as a 'statistical Bible', this new edition maintains the accessibility and thoroughnes...

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The Scandinavian Skincare Bible: The Definitive Guide to Understanding Your Skin - Paperback

$24.00

by Johanna Gillbro (Author), Fiona Graham (Translator)The Swedish bestseller that will revolutionize the way you treat your skin. Beautiful, healthy skin is a holy grail for teens with acne and adults with wrinkles alike, and multi-step beauty routines are all the rage. But we know surprisingly little about our largest organ. Think drinking water will replenish your skin? Think again. More products, better skin? Nope. And an expensive product doesn't guarantee reliable results. You don't need...

George County Hospital: the first fifty years - Paperback

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by Dayton E. Whites (Editor), Joyce Rutherford (Editor)What began as a small community hospital more than fifty years ago has grown into a 48-bed hospital which continues to expand and modernize. And although the size of the facility has changed, one thing remains the same--that feeling of family our patients experience while in our care. Number of Pages: 140 Dimensions: 0.33 x 8 x 5 IN Publication Date: December 24, 2019

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Cultivating Your Microbiome: Ayurvedic and Chinese Practices for a Healthy Gut and a Clear Mind - Paperback

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by Bridgette Shea (Author)A holistic guide to improving your gut flora for better physical and emotional health - Explores the influence of the gut microbiome and the mesentery on all other bodily systems, especially the brain and immune system - Explains the central role of the digestive system in Ayurveda and traditional Chinese medicine and how these systems treat the microbiome - Presents herbal remedies, acupuncture and acupressure techniques, and dietary methods to restore balance to yo...

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Dementia Home Care: How to Prepare Before, During, and After - Paperback

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by Tracy Cram Perkins (Author)The target audience is women between the ages of 42 and 65. They represent the majority of unpaid care givers for loved ones with dementia. Dementia Home Care: How to Prepare Before, During and After will examine taking on the role of care giver and help them make informed decisions about in-home care giving. It will give examples of how to create a safe living space, how to use distraction techniques, and suggest available resources for the care giver. It wil...

Renal Diet Cookbook: The Complete Guide To Avoid Dialysis, Low Sodium, Low Potassium, Low Phosphorous - Paperback

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by Susan Moore (Author)Take charge of your health and beat kidney disease with the help of the incredible renal diet Have you recently been diagnosed with kidney disease? Looking for a proven, highly-effective diet for managing and even reversing your condition? Then it's time to try the renal diet This revolutionary low-salt, low-potassium diet is scientifically proven to help you beat kidney disease and experience a more active life after diagnosis. Specially designed to be kidney-friendly,...

Communication Skills in Nursing, Health and Social Care - Paperback

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by Bernard Moss (Editor)Our ability to communicate is a key part of everyday life and is an essential skill, particularly when communicating with vulnerable people in a health and social care setting. Presented in a unique and easy-to-use dictionary format, this practical guide will help students and practitioners understand and apply the principles of effective communication. From the 'how to' practicalities through to challenges and honing existing skills, this book will ensure they have t...

Personalised Cancer Medicine: Future Crafting in the Genomic Era - Hardcover

$78.57

by Anne Kerr (Author), Choon Key Chekar (Author), Emily Ross (Author)Bringing the experiences of patients, carers and practitioners to the fore, this book explores how individual and collective futures are crafted through their work and care. The authors chart the different kinds of care and work involved in efforts to personalise cancer medicine, as well as the ways in which benefits and opportunities are unevenly realised and distributed.Front JacketPersonalised cancer medicine foregrounds ...

Autophagy: For Women and Men who Desire to Purify their Body, Lose Weight and Slow Aging with a Natural Self-Cleaning Metabolic P - Paperback

$24.23

by Jennifer Cook (Author)Launch Your Body's Natural Detox Mechanism For Effortless Weight Loss And Amazing Anti-Aging Effects Are you looking for a detoxing method that actually works?Do you want to lose weight and never regain it?Do you want to age as slowly as possible?Contrary to what supplement manufacturers will tell you, you don't need any expensive shakes or teas to detox your body. Remember that your body is a very smart and complicated machine that knows how to cleanse itself if you...

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by Douglas Long (Author)Nurses are being asked to work harder for less pay, while being responsible for everything. How do nurses respond? Short cuts and bullying have become pervasive. Meanwhile, nurse supervisors and hospital managers also struggle to keep up with their job demands. Douglas Long traveled throughout the United States and across the globe talking to nurses about these issues, and offers some ideas for how the nursing profession can improve and thrive. Number of Pages: 242 Dim...

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No More to Spend: Neglect and the Construction of Scarcity in Malawi's History of Health Care - Hardcover

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by Luke Messac (Author)Dismal spending on government health services is often considered a necessary consequence of a low per-capita GDP, but are poor patients in poor countries really fated to be denied the fruits of modern medicine? In many countries, officials speak of proper health care as a luxury, and convincing politicians to ensure citizens have access to quality health services is a constant struggle. Yet, in many of the poorest nations, health care has long received a tiny share of ...

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For Health Autonomy: Horizons of Care Beyond Austerity--Reflections from Greece - Paperback

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by Carenotes (Editor), Silvia Federici (Foreword by)"Here, the treatment of pathologies--such as cancers or viruses--is considered as important as dismantling the causes of pathologies, including the social problems of debt, homelessness, police violence, and isolation. We must grasp how the de-individualization of care, what we might refer to as the communization of care, is central to fighting state and capital's racialized and gendered forms of abandonment." For Health Autonomy: Horizons ...

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by Henri Couture (Author)The author accompanies the Alzheimer's disease (AD) caregiver in the journey involving numerous care-based decisions. For Better or for Worse is presented as a resource and guide for caregivers and their families. Many AD behaviors and corresponding spouse reactions are the basis of the accompanying stories. Recognizing similarities to their own struggles, the reader can view how others have reacted.Most types of long-term care industry companies are described, includ...

A Physician's Guide to the Study of the Non-Linear Mind - Kelee(R) Medicine: Learning to Heal with Compassion - Paperback

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by MD Amy Sitapati (Author), Ron W. Rathbun (Foreword by)Physicians are drawn to heal. The practice of Kelee meditation offers an opportunity to bring mind and body into harmonious balance. As a result of the practice of Kelee medicine, you will discover the benefits of mental stillness. This text serves as a field guide for physicians seeking balance and healing for themselves and their patients. Number of Pages: 68 Dimensions: 0.16 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: December ...

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by Kenneth Kirkwood (Author)Originally published in 1965. This book is about the association between Britain and Africa. The book begins with the British entry into Africa and the Indian Ocean and the establishment of the principal foci of power before 1914. The book next treats the quarter century from the First World War until the outbreak of the Second. The book then discusses the period of the Second World War, its aftermath, and the time period contemporaneous with the book's publication...

Healthcare And Fashion Opticians Have The Best Of Both - Paperback

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by Deronia Journals (Author)This blank lined notebook's statement is perfect for the unique occupation of an optician. The optician does work in a healthcare field with fashion mixed into the trade. Can be used for a diary, lists, journal, for anything This notebook has: 120 college-ruled lined pages6" x 9" size a glossy cover (easy to wipe clean)A perfect gift for that special, caring optician any time of the year. Grab a copy today for a birthday present, holiday, special occasion, or just...

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My House Is Killing Me!: A Complete Guide to a Healthier Indoor Environment - Paperback

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by Jeffrey C. May (Author), Connie L. May (Author), Jonathan M. Samet (Foreword by)Whether you have allergies or asthma, or you just want to avoid exposures to indoor contaminants and allergens, this book will teach you how to have a healthier home.In this thoroughly revised edition of My House Is Killing Me! Jeffrey C. and Connie L. May draw on the dramatic personal stories of their clients to help readers understand the links between indoor environmental conditions and human health. Explain...

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Pain Management for Clinicians: A Guide to Assessment and Treatment - Hardcover

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by Carl Edward Noe (Editor)This book focuses on the modern clinical management of acute and chronic pain syndromes. It not only presents information in a clinically illuminating format, but in a manner that is cognizant of the current prescription opioid epidemic. Divided into seven sections, this book covers acute pain, common pain conditions, regional pain problems, interdisciplinary evaluation and treatment, medical treatments and pain in different stages of life. Concluding with the ex...

Vagus Nerve: SECRETS EXERCISES AND TECHNIQUES: A self-help guide to help you overcome Anxiety and Depression. Real help for Weight - Paperback

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by Robin Eike Jung (Author)Did you know that you could sleep better, improve your memory and prevent inflammation? Why can't you lose weight even if you are on a diet?Keep reading..Let me tell you a story. This is the story of a perfect system, in which every single part is connected and works in harmony with the others.That's the story of your body and its incredible self-healing powers. However, sometimes, you feel tired, stressed, anxious and your memory does not seem to work well. You mig...

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Introductory Textbook of Psychiatry - Paperback

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by Donald W. Black (Author), Nancy C. Andreasen (Author)This volume summarizes the DSM-5 diagnostic system, various psychiatric disorders and treatments, interviewing and assessment, psychiatric emergencies, legal issues, and more. Other features, such as clinical points, self-assessment questions, and an exhaustive glossary of terms, add to the educational value and enhance learning.Front JacketNow in its seventh edition, Introductory Textbook of Psychiatry remains the seminal gateway to thi...

You're the Shit-Nurse Swear Word Coloring Book: The Swear Words Adult Coloring for Nurse Relaxation and Art Therapy, Nuse Work Stress Releasing Colori - Paperback

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by Rns Coloring Studio (Author)If you are a nurse and exhausted with your daily working routine then this is for you to make yourself happy at the end of the day by coloring some page with contained swear and it will make you happier and you will have a good sleep at the night.Coloring Book Features: 8.5"x11" Softcover Coloring Book. 31 single-solid coloring page to color. White pages to make your own background color. Very helpful for Stress relief. Swear word pages. Perfect size to easily ...

This Nurse Runs on Caffeine & Swear Words: The Swear Words Adult Coloring for Nurse Relaxation and Art Therapy, Nuse Work Stress Releasing Coloring Bo - Paperback

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Chill the Fuck Out - Nurse Coloring Book: A Sweary Words Adults Coloring for Nurse Relaxation and Art Therapy, Antistress Color Therapy, Clean Swear W - Paperback

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by Rachael Craven (Editor), Hilary Edgcombe (Editor), Ben Gupta (Editor)The Oxford Specialist Handbook of Global Anaesthesia is a key reference for anaesthetists working in environments with scarce resources. Whether due to rural locations, poverty, natural disasters, the outbreak of epidemics, or war and conflict, this handbook supports anaesthetists to practice to a high standard in challenging situations and to problem solve when faced with unusual circumstances. Practical and concise, thi...

Criminology and Archaeology: Studies in Looted Antiquities - Paperback

$95.31

by Penny Green (Author), Simon MacKenzie (Author)The looting of antiquities happens routinely and many countries have rich deposits of cultural material. The list of source countries is long, but the most high profile cases of looting have been in Egypt, Italy, Peru, Mexico, Greece, Turkey, and China. Antiquities are highly collectable, and there are several prominent international centers for trade - most notably London, New York, Paris, Brussels, Hong Kong, Geneva, and Bangkok - but the mar...

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A Good Time to Be Born: How Science and Public Health Gave Children a Future - Hardcover

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by Perri Klass (Author)Only one hundred years ago, in even the world's wealthiest nations, children died in great numbers--of diarrhea, diphtheria, and measles, of scarlet fever and tuberculosis. Throughout history, culture has been shaped by these deaths; diaries and letters recorded them, and writers such as Louisa May Alcott, W. E. B. Du Bois, and Eugene O'Neill wrote about and mourned them. Not even the powerful and the wealthy could escape: of Abraham and Mary Lincoln's four children, on...