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The Maverick M.D. - Dr. Nicholas Gonzalez and His Fight for a New Cancer Treatment - Paperback

$27.00

by Mary Swander (Author)THE AUTHORIZED BIOGRAPHY: When Nick Gonzalez was a medical student, he stood beside his father's deathbed and vowed that he would find a cure for cancer. Nick imagined his future as a researcher toiling away in a lab in Memorial Sloan Kettering, working on conventional approaches to the disease. Yet Gonzalez's life was anything but conventional. At the urging of Linus Pauling, he had already left an accomplished journalism career and entered Cornell Medical School. Gon...

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The Patient Paradox: Why Sexed Up Medicine Is Bad for Your Health - Paperback

$17.95

by Margaret McCartney (Author)Welcome to the world of sexed-up medicine, where patients have been turned into customers, and clinics and waiting rooms are jammed with healthy people, lured in to have their blood pressure taken and cholesterol, smear test, bowel or breast screening done. In the world of sexed-up medicine pharmaceutical companies gloss over research they don't like and charities often use dubious science and dodgy PR to 'raise awareness' of their disease, leaving a legacy of mi...

Phytotherapy in the Management of Diabetes and Hypertension - Volume 3 - Paperback

$102.60

by Mohamed Eddouks (Author)Medicinal plants are a source of potential therapeutic compounds. Phytotherapy can give patients long term benefits with less or no side effects. This is the third volume of the series which features monographs on selected natural products used to treat diabetes and hypertension. This volume brings 7 chapters contributed by 22 researchers, that cover updates on the biochemistry of diabetes, information on anti-diabetic and antihypertensive properties of oil bearing ...

Dental Anatomy Coloring Book: Fun and Easy Adult Coloring Book for Dental Assistants, Dental Students, Dental Hygienists, Dental Therapists, Periodo - Paperback

$10.78

by Samniczell Publication (Author)Make the Perfect Gift for All Ages in Any Occasion who loves coloring.Enjoy the Coloring Book with 50 Coloring Pages of Dental Anatomy.The Dental Coloring Book Provides A Means Of Learning About The Structure And Function Of The Dental Through A Process Of Coloring-By-Directions. It Was Developed By Internationally Recognized Dental Assistants, Dental Students, Dental Hygienists, Dental Therapists, Periodontists And Dentists.Coloring the Dental it's the most ...

Vet Tech Coloring Book: A cute Inspirational Adult Coloring Book Featuring Funny, Humorous & unique Designs for Veterinary Technicians - Stres - Paperback

$9.38

by Brownish Press (Author)This coloring Book is Created for Veterinary Technician, Adults can enjoy this coloring book with great pages. It can be hard to destress after a long day of hard work. This coloring book is here to help melt stress away and provides amusement to problems that you face on a daily basis as a Vet Tech. Relax and unwind as you flick through and color in designs with hilarious & sarcastic sayings relatable to your everyday life.What you will discover in this book: C...

Echocardiograms - Part 1: Understanding the Basics. - Paperback

$24.23

by Richard M. Fleming (Author)Every year tens of thousands of people including doctors, medical students, paramedics, nurses, nursing students, and others involved in the care and treatment of cardiac patients, get introduced to echocardiography; aka Echo or Ultrasound of the Heart.The principles of echo are founded in physics although the interpretation of the results, e.g. color flow echo, shows that the use of Doppler shift and the direction of blood flow was not fully appreciated by those...

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Neurodiversity: From Phenomenology to Neurobiology and Enhancing Technologies - Paperback

$90.27

by Lawrence K. Fung (Editor)This book addresses the totality of neurodiversity through positive explorations of "invisible diversities"-from ADHD and savantism to autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and dyslexia. The book emphasizes strengths-based approaches to clinical practice and investigates interventions to improve the lives of neurodiverse individuals.Front JacketNeurodiversity: From Phenomenology to Neurobiology and Enhancing Technologies addresses the totality of neurodiversity through po...

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Handbook of Good Psychiatric Management for Adolescents with Borderline Personality Disorder - Paperback

$96.39

by Lois W. Choi-Kain (Editor), Carla Sharp (Editor)This manual demystifies borderline personality disorder in young people by using the principles of good psychiatric management (GPM) to offer clinicians essential guidelines for generalist care. The authors outline problems that arise during each phase or aspect of treatment and discuss how to address them.Front JacketAs many as 22% of adolescents seeking mental health care in outpatient clinics, and as many as 49% of those in inpatient units...

NCLEX-RN Study Guide! Complete Review of NCLEX Examination Concepts Ultimate Trainer & Test Prep Book To Help Pass The Test! - Paperback

$21.58

by Kim Nguyen (Author)If you want to pass the NCLEX-RN Test, but don't have a lot of time for studying keep reading......You are no doubt a busy student with a lot of things going on It can be challenging to find the time to read your textbook in preparation for the NCLEX Exam. However, the truth is that the NCLEX exam is a challenging test, and you are given a maximum of 6 hours to complete the test. Thorough preparation cannot be overlooked therefore. That is why the author Kim Nguyen, a n...

Ayurveda: Balance and Heal Naturally Using Ayurvedic Principles and Practices (Ayurveda Health and Medicine Doctrines) - Paperback

$21.55

by Adam Edwards (Author)It's based on the belief that health and wellness depend on a delicate balance between the mind, body, and spirit. Its main goal is to promote good health, not fight disease. But treatments may be geared toward specific health problems.This book will teach you: - History and benefits of ayurveda- How your body really works- How to lose weight using an ayurvedic diet- Buddhist meditation techniques- Reiki and ways to use essential oils- Basics of karma and chakra practi...

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Introductory Guide Anatomy Physiology PB (Revised) - Paperback

$28.95

by Louise Tucker (Author)"This popular and trusted reference provides a solid introduction to the anatomy and physiology of the human body. An essential resource for all those studying esthetics, cosmetology, and holistic therapies, as well as sports therapy, nursing and paramedicine, An Introductory Guide to Anatomy & Physiology is written in a straight-forward style and uses clear illustrations to support the text. Detailed, simple to use, and easy to understand, this is an invaluable r...

Be Healthy Now!: Your Passport to Wellness - Paperback

$10.75

by Paul J. Rosen (Author)As an expert in acupuncture and herbal medicine as well as a master of a breakthrough method of nutritional evaluation called Nutrition Response Testing, Paul J. Rosen reveals how to take back control of your health safely, naturally and effectively. Patient testimonials recount how their evaluation cleared up their confusion as well as provided the answer to getting well. Number of Pages: 106 Dimensions: 0.25 x 6 x 4 IN Publication Date: August 08, 2017

Family Nurse Practitioner Certification Exam Study Guide: FNP Review Book with Practice Test Questions [Includes Detailed Answer Explanations] - Paperback

$79.18

by Tpb Publishing (Author)Test Prep Books' Family Nurse Practitioner Certification Exam Study Guide: FNP Review Book with Practice Test Questions Includes Detailed Answer Explanations] Made by Test Prep Books experts for test takers trying to achieve a great score on the Family Nurse Practictioner exam. This comprehensive study guide includes: Quick Overview Find out what's inside this guide Test-Taking Strategies Learn the best tips to help overcome your exam Introduction to the Family...

Prescription for Sorrow: Antidepressants, Suicide and Violence - Paperback

$25.58

by Patrick D. Hahn (Author)One could scarcely have been alive and conscious anywhere in the Western world any time in the past twenty-five years and not have been aware of a raging controversy surrounding antidepressants, suicide, and violence-a controversy that shows no sign of abating. During that same period, prescriptions for antidepressants have skyrocketed. So what is the story? Do these drugs drive people to suicide, or do they not? What about homicide? Are they addictive? Do they even...

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Eating Disorders in Boys and Men - Paperback

$194.38

by Jason M. Nagata (Editor), Tiffany A. Brown (Editor), Stuart B. Murray (Editor)Boys and men with eating disorders remain a population that is under-recognized and underserved within both research and clinical contexts. It has been well documented that boys and men with eating disorders often exhibit distinct clinical presentations with regard to core cognitive (e.g., body image) and behavioral (e.g., pathological exercise) symptoms. Such differences, along with the greater likelihood of mus...

Low Microbial Neutropenic Diet Cookbook: Dietary Guidelines for Immunosuppresed Patients - Paperback

$16.18

by Amos Jacobs Rdn (Author)A lоw mісrоbіаl nеutrореnіс dіеt is еѕѕеntіаllу a dіеt thаt ensures fооd іѕ safe. Safe mеаnѕ free оf mісrоbеѕ ѕuсh аѕ bасtеrіа, vіruѕеѕ, уеаѕt and mоldѕ. Tо bе hоnеѕt, we аll should bе рrераrіng оur mеаlѕ so they're safe. Thе nеutrореnіс dіеt іnсоrроrаtеѕ dіеtаrу сhаngеѕ tо hеlр рrеvеnt уоu frоm соnѕumіng hаrmful bасtеrіа іn foods аnd bеvеrаgеѕ. Thіѕ dіеt іѕ specifically mеаnt fоr реорlе with neutropenia, whо are always аdvіѕеd tо fоllоw the FDA'ѕ fооd ѕаfеtу guіdеl...

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Textbook of Lifestyle Medicine - Paperback

$112.46

by Labros S. Sidossis (Author), Stefanos N. Kales (Author)Textbook of Lifestyle Medicine The Textbook of Lifestyle Medicine provides foundational knowledge essential to students and scientists across various disciplines to better understand this new area of research and practice. Incorporating the latest evidence-based research on the relationships between lifestyle factors and disease, this unique book discusses the practical tools necessary to address growing public health crises such as ob...

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General Surgery Examination and Board Review, Second Edition - Paperback

$155.52

by Robert Lim (Author), Daniel Jones (Author)The BEST way to prepare for the General Surgery Boards and ABSITEIdeal for both written and oral board prep, General Surgery Examination and Board Review is the perfect way to prepare for your certification exams. Updated with new questions, this second edition reflects the latest clinical advances and mirrors the latest exams. The effective case-based approach helps sharpen clinical decision-making skills and gives the content real-world relevanc...

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Standard First Aid, Cpr, and AED - Paperback

$33.95

by American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (Author), American College of Emergency Physicians (Author), Alton L. Thygerson (Author)Standard First Aid, CPR, and AED, Eighth Edition is ideal for use within training courses designed to certify individuals in first aid, CPR, and AED. More than a stand-alone text, this student manual is the center of an integrated teaching and learning system that offers many resources to better support instructors and prepare students to learn life-saving skills...

The Decameron (Deluxe Library Edition) (Annotated) - Hardcover

$64.73

by Giovanni Boccaccio (Author), John Payne (Translator)The Decameron is a collection of novellas containing 100 tales told by a group of seven young women and three young men sheltering in a secluded villa just outside Florence to escape the Black Death. To pass the evenings, each member of the party tells a story each night, except for one day per week for chores, and the holy days during which they do no work at all, resulting in ten nights of storytelling over the course of two weeks. The ...

Applying Developmental Art Theory in Art Therapy Treatment and Interventions: Illustrative Examples Through the Life Cycle - Paperback

$72.88

by Beth Gonzalez-Dolginko (Author)Applying Developmental Art Theory in Art Therapy Treatment and Interventions: Illustrative Examples through the Life Cycle weaves clinical applications of object relations-based art therapy with the Kestenberg Art Profile to understand art from a developmental perspective with the intent of applying this knowledge to support best art therapy practice. The book starts by defining object relations-based art therapy and introducing the Kestenberg Art Profile. Ch...

WORKBOOK for High Reliability Organizations, Second Edition: A Healthcare Handbook for Patient Safety & Quality - Paperback

$43.13

by Cynthia A. Oster (Author), Jane S. Braaten (Author)ABOUT THE STUDENT WORKBOOKAs a student in a healthcare profession, you have probably heard of the concept of high reliability as a means to reduce harm, enhance quality, and improve outcomes. Patient safety and quality are of increasing importance to consumers, payers, providers, and organizations. As a large majority of the workforce, nurses are on the front lines of the delivery and provision of safe and effective care. The quest for hig...

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Medicare and Medicaid: A Reference Handbook - Hardcover

$117.00

by Greg M. Shaw (Author)Medicare and Medicaid: A Reference Handbook provides an in-depth discussion of these two large government health insurance programs. It additionally addresses such related issues as health care, government spending, and socialized medicine. Many Americans hold conflicting views on how to pay for health care. They fear that government involvement will either undermine the quality of care or cost taxpayers too much. However, over the past half-century, hundreds of millio...

Dark Side of Healthcare, The: Issues, Cases, and Lessons for the Future - Hardcover

$93.96

by Brian Edwards (Author)The Dark Side of Healthcare draws uncomfortable lessons from over 300 case studies of events that occurred in the healthcare sector. Health services have many skilled and dedicated professionals but there is a dark side that cannot be ignored. The unthinkable has happened and might have been prevented.The case studies from many countries include serial killers with a health background, drugs and medical devices that proved to be dangerous, negligent and poor clinical ...

Applied Physiology of Exercise - Hardcover

$77.76

by G. Balasekaran (Author), Visvasuresh Victor Govindaswamy (Author), Jolene Ziyuan Lim (Author)This book is suitable for anyone interested in training with the use of science. Training has to be science-based and science is the only way forward, thus the book title indicates Applied Physiology of Exercise. Any training can be answered with physiological rationale. If it cannot be answered, people are moving away from specific intelligent training and into erroneous combination high-load trai...

The Fertility Experts' Guide to Egg Freezing: Everything You Need to Know About Putting Your Fertility on Ice - Paperback

$13.43

by Emily Gray (Author), Julie Lamb (Author)The Fertility Experts' Guide to Egg Freezing is your go-to resource for learning about the process of egg freezing from start to finish. It's a quick field guide to everything you need to know about the process, boiled down by an expert doctor and nurse team. Together, the duo lay out-step-by-step-exactly how egg freezing works, what to plan for and expect from the fertility treatments, and invaluable tips and tricks for anyone going through an egg f...

300 McQs for the Duke Elder Ophthalmology Exam - Paperback

$61.56

by Anmol Patel (Author), Dalia Abdulhussein (Author), Harkaran Kalkat (Author)This book contains 300 multiple choice questions (MCQs), in the format of a single best answer (SBA) from four options, for undergraduate medical students preparing for the Duke Elder prize exam run by the Royal College of Ophthalmologists (RCOphth) annually.The content is organised in line with topics drawn from the candidate information pack provided by the RCOphth. Each question is supplemented with a detailed ex...

Evidence-Based Clinical Chinese Medicine - Volume 23: Episodic Migraine - Hardcover

$126.36

by Charlie Changli Xue (Editor in Chief), Chuanjian Lu (Editor in Chief), Claire Shuiqing Zhang (Author)This 23rd volume of the Evidence-based Clinical Chinese Medicine series aims to provide a multi-faceted ""whole evidence"" analysis of the management of Episodic Migraine in integrative Chinese medicine. Beginning with overviews of how Episodic Migraine is conceptualized and managed in both conventional medicine and contemporary Chinese medicine, the authors then provide detailed analyses o...

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Never Pay the First Bill: And Other Ways to Fight the Health Care System and Win - Hardcover

$28.00

by Marshall Allen (Author)From award-winning ProPublica reporter Marshall Allen, a primer for anyone who wants to fight the predatory health care system--and win. Every year, millions of Americans are overcharged and underserved while the health care industry makes record profits. We know something is wrong, but the layers of bureaucracy designed to discourage complaints make pushing back seem impossible. At least, this is what the health care power players want you to think. Never Pay the Fi...

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by Richard M. Fleming (Author)When the electrical system of the heart fails to work properly, we can assist the heart by implanting electrical leads into regions of the heart to provide the necessary electrical stimulus for muscle contraction. These electrical stimuli must go through the muscle itself and as such the pattern displayed on the electrocardiogram resembles that seen with bundle branch block morphology. You will notice that the conventionally placed ventricular lead is in the righ...

Anatomy Descriptive And Surgical - Paperback

$91.03

by Henry Gray (Author)This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. So that the book is never forgotten we have represented this book in a print format as the same form as it was originally first published. Hence any marks or annotations seen are left intentionally to preserve its true nature. Number of Pages: 786 Dimensions: 1.56 x 11.02 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: Novem...

Design Control, Medical Device Risk and Medical Device Regulation (MDR 2017/745): An Integrated Approach for Medical Devices - Paperback

$12.15

by Des O'Brien (Author)This short book is a starting point to introduce Design control, risk management and regulatory impact and application of Medical Device Directive MDR 2017/745 or to give its full name- Regulation (Eu) 2017/745 Of The European Parliament And Of The Council of 5 April 2017 on medical devices, amending Directive 2001/83/EC, Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 and Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 and repealing Council Directives 90/385/EEC and 93/42/EEC.The importance of design contro...