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Roman Fever: Malaria, Transalpine Travelers and the Eternal City - Paperback

$71.91

by Benjamin Reilly (Author)During the last 1500 years, Rome was the inspiration of artists, the coronation stage of German emperors, the distant desire of pilgrims, and the seat of the Roman popes. Yet Rome also lies within the northern range of P. falciparum malaria, the deadliest strain of the disease, against which northern Europeans had no intrinsic or acquired defenses. As a result, Rome lured a countless number of unacclimated transalpine Europeans to their deaths in the period from 500...

Living with Graft-Versus-Host Disease - Paperback

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by Brad Buchanan (Author)LIVING WITH GRAFT-VERSUS-HOST DISEASE: HOW I STOPPED FIGHTING AND STARTED HEALING is both a personal account of Brad Buchanan's experience as a stem-cell transplant recipient and Graft-versus-Host Disease patient and a readable survey of the special challenges posed by both acute and chronic GvHD. When Brad went in for his stem-cell transplant in 2016, he had a sibling donor who was deemed a 10/10 match, and yet he developed an acute case of GvHD that nearly proved fa...

Interventional Spine and Joint: A Fluoroscopic Atlas and Business Primer For The Pain Proceduralist - Paperback

$175.48

by Albert G. Singh (Author)A comprehensive atlas of fluoroscopy guided interventional spine and joint procedures to effectively improve painand function. Review hundreds of fluoroscopic images for the most commonly performed procedures in the field of Interventional Pain Medicine. Each image is displayed with the exact fluoroscopic angles used, along with a supporting explanation on the adjustments needed to obtain the ideal view. Most procedures are presented with multiple real-world example...

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Food Storage for Preppers: A Week-By-Week Plan for Surviving an Apocalypse. - Paperback

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by David Nash (Author)Do you think that you and your family are self-reliant? If an apocalypse occurs, will you be able to provide for them and keep them safe? Will you be able to survive? The best way to prepare for the future is not through fancy tools, gadgets, or go bags--it's having the experience and knowledge that will best equip you to handle the unexpected. It doesn't matter how prepared you are for disaster, however, if you run out of food. Then you'll be scrounging to survive alon...

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Clostridioides Difficile: Infections, Risk Factors, Prevention and Treatment - Paperback

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by Henning Sommermeyer (Author), Jacek Piątek (Author)The book provides a comprehensive overview of the current knowledge about Clostridioides (C.) difficile (formerly known as Clostridium difficile) and Clostridioides difficile infections (CDI). The diseases caused by C. difficile range from mild diarrhea to fulminant and in some cases fatal colitis. Historically, CDI was considered mainly as a hospital-acquired problem. Today, a significant portion of CDI is community acquired. Triggered by...

Obstetric Medicine: The Subspecialty at the Intersection of Internal Medicine and Obstetrics - Hardcover

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by Shital Gandhi (Editor), Dan Farine (Editor)The subspecialty of Obstetric Medicine sits in a unique intersection of the disciplines of Internal Medicine and Obstetrics. Its focus is in the skilled management of medical problems in pregnancy: from pre-pregnancy optimization to the management of acute and chronic conditions in pregnancy, and in the postpartum period to ensure resolution and safe transition back to the primary care provider. This book will provide novel insights into the manag...

Cardiovascular Disease: From Molecular Mechanisms to Clinical Therapies - Hardcover

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by Gaetano Santulli (Guest Editor)According to the most updated epidemiological studies, cardiovascular disease remains a leading cause of death; in fact, despite substantial advances in the care of patients, the incidence of cardiovascular disorders continues to increase. Therefore, the search for novel mechanisms and therapeutics is desperately needed, and translational studies represent the best strategy to uncover novel therapeutic targets, reduce mortality, and improve the quality of lif...

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Quality and Safety in Nursing: A Competency Approach to Improving Outcomes - Paperback

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by Gwen Sherwood (Editor), Jane Barnsteiner (Editor)Quality and Safety in Nursing First published in 2012, Quality and Safety in Nursing was the first volume of its kind to explore the role of the nursing community in improving quality of care and patient safety. Now in its third edition, this comprehensive resource remains essential reading for all those involved in equipping current and future nurses with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes (KSAs) needed to deliver exceptional care. The ne...

Intermittent Fasting Cookbook: Quick and Easy Recipes to Lose Weight, Unlock Your Metabolism, and Rejuvenate Your Body - Hardcover

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by Mary Light (Author)Are you tired of dieting without good results? Do you want to reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes? Do you want to improve cardiovascular, brain health and reduce the risk of cancer? Intermittent Fasting is what you were looking for!"Intermittent Fasting" means that in certain situations, you don't feed your body for a certain period. The technique guarantees incredible results since it is based on exploiting our natural biological clock, called the circadian rhythm system...

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by Tammy Euliano (Author)End-of-life care--or assisted death When her elderly patients start dying at home days after minor surgery, anesthesiologist Dr. Kate Downey wants to know why. The surgeon, not so much. "Old people die, that's what they do," is his response. When Kate presses, surgeon Charles Ricken places the blame squarely on her shoulders. Kate is currently on probation, and the chief of staff sides with the surgeon, leaving Kate to prove her innocence and save her own career. With...

Examen físico al paciente por el profesional de enfermería - Paperback

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by Marelys Medina Barroso (Author)En la actualidad un mayor número de enfermeros está adquiriendo las habilidades para el examen físico, no solo en aquellas que se están preparando para asumir el papel de enfermeros sino también los estudiantes que cursan estudios básicos de enfermería, estudios de post grado, especialidades y docentes con dichos programas.El enfermero desempeña una función muy importante en el descubrimiento de los problemas de salud del individuo, mediante la participación ...

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Already Toast: Caregiving and Burnout in America - Paperback

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by Kate Washington (Author)The story of one woman's struggle to care for her seriously ill husband--and a revealing look at the role unpaid family caregivers play in a society that fails to provide them with structural support. Already Toast shows how all-consuming caregiving can be, how difficult it is to find support, and how the social and literary narratives that have long locked women into providing emotional labor also keep them in unpaid caregiving roles. When Kate Washington and her h...

Mental Disorder: The Ultimate Guide to Mental Illness and Brain Disorders, Learn All the Important Information About Common Mental Illn - Paperback

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by Saab Jackson (Author)Mental Disorder: The Ultimate Guide to Mental Illness and Brain Disorders, Learn All the Important Information About Common Mental Illnesses and DisordersMental Illness is a serious medical condition that can affect a person's ability to function in their daily life. It affects their personal, social, and professional life. Sadly, some of the people suffering from mental disorders are not even diagnosed. Millions of Americans are affected by mental health illnesses. St...

Training Your Own Psychiatric Service Dog 2021: Step-By-Step Guide to an Obedient Psychiatric Service Dog - Paperback

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by Max Matthews (Author) ★★★★★★UPDATED FOR 2021 USING CUSTOMER FEEDBACK★★★★★★Are you suffering from PTSD?Have you been dealing with anxiety and panic attacks which leaves you confined to your home?Do you want a Psychiatric Service Dog but not sure how much it will cost?This book is designed to tell you how you can accomplish your dreams of owning a Psychiatric Service Dog and how you can train it for yourself without having to pay someone an exorbitant amount of money to train the dog for you...

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Breast Cancer Facts, Myths, and Controversies: Understanding Current Screenings and Treatments - Hardcover

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by Madelon Finkel (Author)This book, written for the layperson, provides evidence-based material explaining the complex and evolving evidence of the benefits and limitations of breast cancer screening and the advances in breast cancer treatment. A diagnosis of breast cancer is one of the most emotionally charged statements a woman can hear from her doctor. Understanding the rapid changes in breast cancer diagnosis and treatment is challenging, especially for those without a medical background...

Holistic Cancer Care: An Herbal Approach to Reducing Cancer Risk, Helping Patients Thrive During Treatment, and Minimizing Recurrence - Paperback

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by Chanchal Cabrera (Author), Christopher J. Etheridge (Foreword by)A medical herbalist with a specialty in integrative oncology provides an in-depth guide to practical, solution-focused strategies for using herbal medicines and other natural therapies. Patients facing a cancer diagnosis often feel at the mercy of an illness they don't understand and in the hands of doctors offering treatments that focus on the cancer, instead of on the patient. In Holistic Cancer Care, Chanchal Cabrera, a c...

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Medical Society of Erie County - Paperback

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by Stacey Watt MD Mba Fasa (Author), Aimana Elbahtity Esq (Author), Robert S. Armstrong MD Facs (Foreword by)The Medical Society of Erie County was founded on September 1, 1821, by the first physician in Erie County, Cyrenius Chapin, MD. It began as a means of fulfilling a requirement of New York State law, since all physicians within the state were required to belong to a local medical society at that time. Through the years, the Medical Society of Erie County has been marked by innovative p...

Obesity Prevention and Treatment: A Practical Guide - Paperback

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by James M. Rippe (Editor), John P. Foreyt (Editor)The World Health Organization estimates that there are 2.1 billion individuals with obesity globally. Nearly three quarters of adults in the United States are overweight or obese. The average individual with obesity cuts ten years off their life expectancy, yet less than 40% of physicians routinely counsel individuals concerning the adverse health consequences of obesity. Obesity Prevention and Treatment: A Practical Guide equips healthcare p...

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Face Reading: Self-Care and Natural Healing Through Traditional Chinese Medicine - Paperback

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by Jianshe Wu (Author)Is it possible to take your health in your own hand without having to see a doctor? Common problems such as acne and pimples, color spots, swollen face, red veins in the eyes and on the face, and color changes in the face--what caused these things to happen? Facial diagnosis in traditional Chinese medicine can help you understand the various signals your body sends out regarding the state of your health. Facial diagnosis is an integral part of TCM's diagnostic methods. T...

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Owning the Sun: A People's History of Monopoly Medicine from Aspirin to Covid-19 Vaccines - Hardcover

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by Alexander Zaitchik (Author)For readers of Bad Blood and Empire of Pain, an authoritative look at monopoly medicine from the dawn of patents through the race for COVID-19 vaccines and how the privatization of public science has prioritized profits over people Owning the Sun tells the story of one of the most contentious fights in human history: the legal right to produce lifesaving medicines. Medical science began as a discipline geared toward the betterment of all human life, but the mergi...

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Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis Handbook - Paperback

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by George Jelinek (Author), Sandra Neate (Author), Michelle O'Donoghue (Author)A long, healthy, happy life is possible after a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis. Around the world, thousands of people are living active and fulfilling lives on the Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis Program.The Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis Handbook explains what MS is, and outlines the scientifically credible and evidence-based 7 step self-management program originally devised by Professor George Jelinek. It covers al...

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Phantom Plague: How Tuberculosis Shaped History - Hardcover

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by Vidya Krishnan (Author)Harvard Public Health Magazine, Best Public Health Books and Journalism of 2022 The definitive social history of tuberculosis, from its origins as a haunting mystery to its modern reemergence that now threatens populations around the world. It killed novelist George Orwell, Eleanor Roosevelt, and millions of others - rich and poor. Desmond Tutu, Amitabh Bachchan, and Nelson Mandela survived it, just. For centuries, tuberculosis has ravaged cities and plagued the hum...

Vigilance: An Anesthesiologist's Notes on Thriving in Uncertainty - Paperback

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by Nabil Othman (Author)If the apocalypse is going to happen, now seems like the time. From hybrid killer bees to domestic terrorism, catastrophe bingo has displaced baseball as America's pastime. No one seems to have a strategy. Until now. Like our modern world, the discipline of anesthesiology is filled with long periods of stressful uncertainty interrupted by unpredictable catastrophes. Vigilance shares how anesthesiologists utilize statistical thinking, cognitive psychology, and behaviora...

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After the Black Death: Plague and Commemoration Among Iberian Jews - Paperback

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by Susan L. Einbinder (Author)The Black Death of 1348-50 devastated Europe. With mortality estimates ranging from thirty to sixty percent of the population, it was arguably the most significant event of the fourteenth century. Nonetheless, its force varied across the continent, and so did the ways people responded to it. Surprisingly, there is little Jewish writing extant that directly addresses the impact of the plague, or even of the violence that sometimes accompanied it. This absence is p...

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Healing: When a Nurse Becomes a Patient - Hardcover

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by Theresa Brown (Author)From the New York Times bestselling author of The Shift comes a frank look at navigating the world of healthcare as a cancer nurse becomes a patient and experiences the system from the other side. Despite her training and years of experience as an oncology and hospice nurse, Brown finds it difficult to navigate the medical maze from the other side of the bed. Why is she so often left in the dark about procedures and treatments? Why is she expected to research her ow...

El Arte y la Ciencia de Abatir el Cáncer: Estrategias para Retrasar, Controlar, Revertir - Paperback

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by Daniel E. Kennedy (Author), Francisco Contreras (Author)Este libro educa sobre el cáncer y los tratamientos integrales alternativos que ofrece el Hospital Oasis of Hope. Muestra cómo tratar el cuerpo, mente y espíritu para abatir el cáncer inspirado en los fundamentos del Dr. Ernesto Contreras continuados por su hijo el Dr. Francisco Contreras. Dentro de este libro encontraras testimonios de pacientes que han seguido el método de Oasis of Hope. Number of Pages: 518 Dimensions: 1.04 x 9.02 ...

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by Jenifer Ruff (Author)Two young American tourists are brutally murdered in Cancun. A private investigator in Connecticut is desperate to uncover the truth about a missing coed. At the heart of both matters is Brooke Walton, a young medical student.When her summer internship in a Medical Examiner's Office exposes a disturbing mystery and her ruthless brilliance, authorities take a closer look. Can Brooke save her own beautiful skin with someone watching her every move? Will one more murder s...

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by Andie Newton (Author)USA TODAY BESTSELLER 'We'd heard stories about the nurses in tent seven. A secret mission, stolen money, and spies...' In 1944, four American nurses disappeared for five days. No one knew what happened to them. Until now. When Kit and Red set foot on French soil during the Normandy landings, they know they have to rely on each other. As they head for the battlefield, their aim is simple: save lives. But when they're called away on a top-secret mission to patch up a few...

Red Light Therapy Instructor Guide: Detailed Guide On Red Light Therapy Fundamentals from Start to Finish; The Ailments It Can Take Care of; How to Ap - Paperback

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by Kastin S. Eichmann (Author)Red Light Therapy Instructor Guide: Detailed Guide On Red Light Therapy Fundamentals from Start to Finish; The Ailments It Can Take Care of; How to Apply It; The Dos & Don'ts & Lots MoreRed light treatment (RLT) is a helpful procedure that utilizes red low-level frequencies of light to treat skin issues, like wrinkles, scars, and tenacious injuries, among different conditions. In the mid 1990s, RLT was utilized by researchers to help develop plants in spa...

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by Graham Masterton (Author)'One of Britain's finest horror writers' DAILY MAIL A deadly disease. No cure. Anyone who leaves the plague-zone must be shot. At first the rules were simple: quarantine the city, and let the plague die. So men and women closed their doors, and lived in lockdown, fighting for survival against a disease as contagious and destructive as the Black Death. A disease for which there was no known cure. But the plague did not die. And so, at lunchtime on a Friday afternoo...

Ethics for Bioengineering Scientists: Treating Data as Clients - Paperback

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by Howard Winet (Author)This book introduces bioengineers and students who must generate and/or report scientific data to the ethical challenges they will face in preserving the integrity of their data. It provides the perspective of reaching ethical decisions via pathways that treat data as clients, to whom bioengineering scientists owe a responsibility that is an existential component of their professional identity. The initial chapters lay a historical, biological and philosophical foundat...

Think Like A Stoic: Explore The Power Of Thought: Live Like A Stoic - Paperback

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by Maren Bruchman (Author)Do you want to live like a stoic? Do you want to have a meaningful and happy life? If yes, this book is for you.This book with the teachings, sayings, and statements of 15 Stoic philosophers who taught people two thousand years ago how to appreciate their loved ones and other people in their lives. The Stoic philosophers, or Stoics as they are referred to, taught people to live life to the fullest and be happy with what they have. They recognized that material goods ...