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Fauci: The Bernie Madoff of Science and the HIV Ponzi Scheme that Concealed the Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Epidemic - Hardcover

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by Charles Ortleb (Author)In this explosive little book, the first publisher to devote his newspaper to the coverage of AIDS and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome details the role of Anthony Fauci in the cover-up of the truth about the relationship of the two epidemics.This book is a must-read chapter from The Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Epidemic Cover-up Volume Two with a new afterword that explores the extensive damage Fauci's Ponzi scheme has done to the Chronic Fatigue Syndrome community, people st...

Orofacial and Systemic Features of Thalassemia Major: Management, and Prevention with Reference to Populations in the Arabian Gulf - Paperback

$63.45

by Faiez Najeeb Hattab (Author)Thalassemia is one of the most common genetic diseases in the world. It has a relatively higher incidence in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern countries and presents a major public health and social challenge. This monograph updates the reader on the dental and orofacial characteristics of thalassemia major in Arab populations. Since very few detailed studies on these topics among Arabs have been published, the monograph attempts to bridge the knowledge gap in th...

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A Delicate Game: Brain Injury, Sport and Sacrifice - Hardcover

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by Hana Walker-Brown (Author)A footballer dies of dementia, younger than he should A 14-year old-rugby player is told to play on through multiple blows. He never wakes up from the last one A scientist reveals endemic brain disease in NFL players and is discredited A survivor of domestic abuse can't remember details when standing up in courtThis is the story of the degenerative brain disease, Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE). This is a story of power, of science and sport, and of the bod...

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Vaxxers: The Inside Story of the Oxford Astrazeneca Vaccine and the Race Against the Virus - Hardcover

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by Sarah Gilbert (Author), Catherine Green (Author)THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER AND RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK *Chosen as a Book of the Year by the Financial Times, Sunday Times, Daily Mail, Prospect, Guardian and The Times* This is the story of a race - not against other vaccines or other scientists, but against a deadly and devastating virus. On 1 January 2020, Sarah Gilbert, Professor of Vaccinology at Oxford University, read an article about four people in China with a strange pneumonia. Wi...

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Kanski's Synopsis of Clinical Ophthalmology - Paperback

$160.72

by John F. Salmon (Author)Practical and portable, Kanski's Synopsis of Clinical Ophthalmology, 4th Edition, distills the key information from the bestselling Kanski's Clinical Ophthalmology: A Systematic Approach into a convenient, easy-to-follow volume. Perfect for quick reference, this concise resource contains "need to know" information highlighted by more than 900 high-quality illustrations and clinical photographs with clear explanations. New author, Dr. John Salmon, provides a fresh app...

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How Your Brain Works: Inside the Most Complicated Object in the Known Universe - Paperback

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by New Scientist (Author)Author BiographySince 1956, New Scientist has established a world-beating reputation for exploring and uncovering the latest developments and discoveries in science and technology, placing them in context and exploring what they mean for the future. Each week through a variety of different channels, including print, online, social media and more, New Scientist reaches over 5 million highly engaged readers around the world.Follow New Scientist on Twitter: @newscientist...

The Five Side Effects of Kindness: This Book Will Make You Feel Better, Be Happier & Live Longer - Paperback

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by David R. Hamilton (Author)Despite what you might have been told, we're not inherently selfish. The truth is we're inherently kind.Scientific evidence has proven that kindness changes the brain, impacts the heart and immune system, is an antidote to depression and even slows the ageing process. We're actually genetically wired to be kind. In The Five Side Effects of Kindness, David Hamilton shows that the effects of kindness are felt daily throughout our nervous system. When we're kind we f...

May Cause Side Effects: A Memoir - Hardcover

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by Brooke Siem (Author)An unforgettable memoir about the turmoil of antidepressant withdrawal and the work it takes to unravel the stories we tell ourselves to rationalize our suffering. Brooke Siem was among the first generation of minors to be prescribed antidepressants. Initially diagnosed and treated in the wake of her father's sudden death, this psychiatric intervention sent a message that something was pathologically wrong with her and that the only "fix" was medication. As a teenager, ...

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The Happy Vagina: An Entertaining, Empowering Guide to Gynaecological and Sexual Wellbeing - Hardcover

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by Mika Simmons (Author) The Happy Vagina shines a light on both the unique and sometimes awkward facts about everything gynaecological, creating an open dialogue for all sexes and generations. "A fierce and fabulous celebration of women. Mika's straight-talking, no-nonsense writing means she is the friend we don't just want, but need. Beautiful and empowering. A must read." - Laura WhitmoreIn a world where the vagina is still, too frequently, considered taboo, this book aims to entertain, e...

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The Pocket Atlas of Human Anatomy, Revised Edition: A Reference for Students of Physical Therapy, Medicine, Sports, and Bodywork - Paperback

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by Chris Jarmey (Author)Revised and updated: a user-friendly illustrated guide to human anatomy, written for students and practitioners. This concise, pocket-sized guide is a full-color on-the-go reference for students and practitioners of anatomy, massage, physical therapy, chiropractics, medicine, nursing, and physiotherapy. This second edition is more comprehensive, and now includes the skin, and the cardiovascular system, and more. Chapters 1 through 7 explain anatomical orientation, tiss...

Diagnostic Challenges in Sports Cardiology - Hardcover

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by Lukasz Malek (Guest Editor), Marek Postula (Guest Editor)The foundations of sports cardiology include promoting physical activity and providing a safe environment for training and competition for all athletes at all levels, from professional to recreational. To combine these two aims, reliable tools to perform preparticipation screenings are needed. Moreover, those at high risk of potentially life-threatening events should be advised to limit their training load, while others should be rea...

A Fullness of Uncertain Significance: Stories of Surgery, Clarity, & Grace - Hardcover

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by Bruce H. Campbell (Author)When Dr. Bruce H. Campbell first set foot in a hospital as a seventeen-year-old nursing assistant, he observed the best and the worst of doctors, hospitals, and the entire health care team. These lessons returned to him and shaped his own journey as he became a surgeon. Through these well-crafted, poignant, sometimes funny, and always insightful stories, he shares what his patients and their families shared, having never forgotten what it felt like to be a beginne...

The World of Plants in Renaissance Tuscany: Medicine and Botany - Paperback

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by Cristina Bellorini (Author)In the sixteenth century medicinal plants, which until then had been the monopoly of apothecaries, became a major topic of investigation in the medical faculties of Italian universities, where they were observed, transplanted, and grown by learned physicians both in the wild and in the newly founded botanical gardens. Tuscany was one of the main European centres in this new field of inquiry, thanks largely to the Medici Grand Dukes, who patronised and sustained r...

Shingles Relief!: Cutting Through the BS - What Works. What Doesn't. - Paperback

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by Louise Giubesi (Illustrator), Alan Novarc (Author)"Shingles Relief!" presents a broader spectrum of science-based remediation and disease management solutions for Shingles and PHN (postherpetic neuralgia) sufferers. The book does not attempt to rehash information already widely available on the web, such as disease description, history or a narrowed discussion about the limited responses available from mainstream medicine. "Shingles Relief" is sourced from, among other places, a real-world...

Medicine book: Basics of medicine and health - Paperback

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by Andrew Larry (Author)Dr. Andrew Larry is a retired doctor who combines his passion for storytelling and medicine in this detailed book. In this book, you will be guided on all things medicine and health-related and get detailed insights on what it's like to operate as a doctor for decades. You will learn everything you need to know about: Components of medicine Classification of drugs Drug pharmacokinetics Causes and symptoms of diseases Basics of dieting How much food you can eat daily ...

Cancer, Research, and Educational Film at Midcentury: The Making of the Movie Challenge: Science Against Cancer - Paperback

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by David Cantor (Author)The story of a forgotten health education film, Challenge: Science Against Cancer (1950), and what it tells us about mid-twentieth century North American cancer research, medical filmmaking, and health education campaigns. In 1949 the U.S. National Cancer Institute (NCI) and the Canadian Department of National Health and Welfare (DNHW) commissioned a film, eventually called Challenge. Science Against Cancer, as part of a major effort to recruit young scientists into ca...

NCLEX-RN Examination Practice Questions 2020-2021: Practice Questions, Answers & Explanation for NCLEX Nursing Exam - Paperback

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by Glen Mitchell (Author)***Your #1 Practice Test Resource***NCLEX RN Practice Question 2020 & 2021 Book is the simplest way to prepare for your National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses. Practice is an important part of preparing for a test and improving your chance of success.This practice questions are designed to prepare you for the real test. You could know everything that is going to be covered on the test but still perform poorly if you have never worked with NCL...

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by Anne McComiskey (Author)Babies with CVI: Nurturing Visual Abilities and Development in Early Childhood is a guide through the history and best practices related to the treatment of CVI in children from birth to 36 months. This book is based on the author's nearly five-decade career working with families in homes and classrooms. Understanding and knowledge about effective interventions to address the visual skills of children with CVI evolved enormously over that period. Babies with CVI ref...

Accelerating Sustainable Development After Covid-19: The Role of Sdg Bonds - Paperback

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by Asian Development Bank (Author)This publication provides an overview of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) bonds as a mechanism to help mobilize the financing required to achieve the SDGs in developing Asia. The importance of development that provides for equitable economic growth and the sustainable use of natural resources has become increasingly apparent during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. COVID-19 has emphasized the need for a renewed focus on achieving the 17 Sustainab...

Rvt & Veterinary Assistant Job Aid - Paperback

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by Talethia Rvt Cbom (Author)This is my personal work and tool I use to help support me with my tasks and duties as a registered veterinary technician (RVT). Anyone who has worked directly with me knows about my pocket brain. I have shared and exchanged information in this small book to aid myself in patient care as well as support others who may have struggled and/or needed similar information to excel in their daily duties. The original book was created in 1999 but was lost. I restarted thi...

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Lange Q&a: Mammography Examination, Fifth Edition - Paperback

$129.60

by Olive Peart (Author)Everything you need to excel on the AART(R) Advanced Level Mammography Certification Exam!450+ exam-style questions and high-quality illustrations help you achieve your highest score possible Practice exams familiarize you with the test taking experience and reduce pre-exam jitters 250+ chapter-ending questions ensure that you understand the material and are ready for test day Detailed answer explanations are included for each question This reader-friendly review of exa...

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500 Hesi A2 Questions to Know by Test Day, Second Edition - Paperback

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by Kathy Zahler (Author)Tons of HESI A2 practice in an easy-to-use format--now featuring a 20-question Diagnostic QuizPractice makes perfect, and with 500 HESI A2 Questions to Know by Test Day, Second Edition, you'll get a ton of practice--with hundreds of questions, a comprehensive answer key, and a 20-question Diagnostic Quiz to help you track your progress. It's the perfect way to sharpen your skills and build your confidence for test day.Organized by subject with detailed answers to every...

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by John J. Fried (Author) Number of Pages: 238 Dimensions: 0.64 x 9.02 x 6.12 IN Publication Date: February 01, 1984

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by Patrick Cockburn (Author)In this expanded edition of a widely praised book, now available for the first time in North America, the renowned journalist Patrick Cockburn looks at his experience of contracting polio as a child in the context of a new pandemic, that of COVID-19. The parallels between what happened 65 years ago and today's crisis are both striking and salutary. Cockburn was just six when he woke up one day in the summer of 1956 with a headache and a sore throat. His parents, Cl...

Foods for Health and Healing: Remedies and Recipes: Based on the Teachings of Yogi Bhajan - Paperback

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by Yogi Bhajan (Author), Harbhajan (Author)Stay healthy with simples, delicious foods. Get healthy with time-proven remedies. Heighten your sexual potency. A natural way to youth, beauty, and vitality. Strengthening, nourishing foods for children. This unique book contains a wealth of knowledge on food and health. Yogi Bhajan combines ancient Indian medical teachings with his own practical experience as a master of the healing arts and a master chef. What to eat, when to eat it, and why to ea...

The Working Womb: How proven placenta science can empower you to conquer pregnancy anguish, triumph over miscarriage, and have a thriving baby! - Paperback

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by Alexander Kofinas (Author)If you've struggled to sustain a viable pregnancy - The Working Womb is for you. Understand why miscarriages happen - and what you can do to prevent this. Dr. Kofinas, one of America's leading high-risk pregnancy experts, explains how to ANTICIPATE pregnancy obstacles with foreknowledge; MINIMIZE the chances of their worsening and CORRECT them in good time BEFORE they get big enough to threaten your pregnancy with disaster.In plain language that can be understood ...

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by Rada Jones (Author)Mysterious deaths. A looming evil. When her patients start dying, can a devoted doctor stop the slaughter?Abandoned and forsaken by her loved ones, Dr. Emma Steele settles to live for her career, her patients, and wine. When her mentor is slaughtered, she risks her life to find the killer but falls into his trap.Emma would do anything to stop the carnage, even if confronting this sociopath would take her to an early grave. But can she Emma overcome this ruthless monster ...

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by Audrey Blake (Author)SheReads Best Historical Fiction Of Summer 2022!"This is an intense, suspenseful, and insightful read about the challenges both women and doctors faced in the 19th century...Our heroine rises to the challenge with courage and determination." --Historical Novel SocietyFrom the USA Today bestselling author of The Girl in His Shadow comes a riveting historical fiction novel about the women in medicine who changed the world forever.Women's work is a matter of life and deat...

Allergens and Allergen Immunotherapy: Subcutaneous, Sublingual, and Oral - Paperback

$226.80

by Richard F. Lockey (Editor), Dennis K. Ledford (Editor)The sixth edition of Lockey and Ledford's Allergens and Allergen Immunotherapy continues to provide comprehensive coverage of all types of allergens and allergen vaccines, providing clinicians the essential information they need to accurately diagnose and manage all allergic conditions. With new and updated chapters, the sixth edition is the most up-to-date, single resource on allergy and immunotherapy. Key Features Completely revised...

Bayesian Inference with Inla - Paperback

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by Virgilio Gomez-Rubio (Author)The integrated nested Laplace approximation (INLA) is a recent computational method that can fit Bayesian models in a fraction of the time required by typical Markov chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) methods. INLA focuses on marginal inference on the model parameters of latent Gaussian Markov random fields models and exploits conditional independence properties in the model for computational speed.Bayesian Inference with INLA provides a description of INLA and its assoc...

Paradoxes in Nurses' Identity, Culture and Image: The Shadow Side of Nursing - Paperback

$89.08

by Margaret McAllister (Author), Donna Brien (Author)This book examines some of the more disturbing representations of nurses in popular culture, to understand nursing's complex identities, challenges and future directions.It critically analyses disquieting representations of nurses who don't care, who kill, who inspire fear or who do not comply with laws and policies. Also addressed are stories about how power is used, as well as supernatural experiences in nursing. Using a series of example...

Digital Health Implementation Guide for the Pacific - Paperback

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by Asian Development Bank (Author)This guide provides resources for the planning and implementation of health systems in Pacific island countries to support improved decision-making and service delivery. With increased internet connectivity, Pacific island countries have more opportunities to connect remote health facilities for greater information exchange. This guide draws on experiences from Pacific island countries that have already invested in digital health and brings together practical...