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Understanding Mental Disorders: Your Guide to Dsm-5-Tr(r) - Paperback

$38.18

by American Psychiatric Association (Author)Based on the DSM-5-TR, this book provides useful insight on what to expect from an illness and its treatment and will help readers recognize symptoms, know when to seek help, and get the right care. Featured disorders include depression, schizophrenia, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, and bipolar disorder. Number of Pages: 396 Dimensions: 0.44 x 9.06 x 6.08 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: October 16, 2023

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The Sleeper Agent: The Rise of Lyme Disease, Chronic Illness, and the Great Imitator Antigens of Biological Warfare - Paperback

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by A. W. Finnegan (Author)This book details out the esoteric history of biological warfare in a way that no other book has done, based on only official records, documents, science and medical journals, former intelligence officers, and more. The history of this war goes much deeper than any other book on the subject has presented, based on understandings and studies of science that have been purposefully buried and obscured. The author collected and studied the work of one of history's most e...

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Health Promotion and Disease Prevention for Advanced Practice: Integrating Evidence-Based Lifestyle Concepts - Hardcover

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by Loureen Downes (Author), Lilly Tryon (Author)Health Promotion and Disease Prevention for Advanced Practice: Integrating Evidence-Based Lifestyle Concepts is a unique new resource that is not afraid to address lifestyle concepts that can change the trajectory of healthcare in the United States and globally. It provides practical, evidence-based approaches to reduce the pandemic of preventable lifestyle-related chronic diseases such as heart disease, hypertension, some strokes, type 2 diabet...

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by Carl Shuker (Author)In medicine, a single mistake in an otherwise spotless career can determine the rest of your life--even if the mistake was not your own Elizabeth Taylor is a gifted surgeon--the only female consultant at her hospital. But while operating on a young woman with life-threatening blood poisoning, something goes horribly wrong. In the midst of a new scheme to publicly report surgeons' performance, her colleagues begin to close ranks, and Elizabeth's life is thrown into disar...

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The Pocket Atlas of Trigger Points: A User-Friendly Guide to Muscle Anatomy, Pain Patterns, and the Myofascial Network for Students, Practitioners, an - Paperback

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by Simeon Niel-Asher (Author)A simple, go-to guide to treating chronic pain with trigger point therapy for physical therapists, bodyworkers, and patients From the bestselling author of The Concise Book of Trigger Points This pocket-sized guide covers practical information about the trigger points--the painful knots that can form in tissues like muscles and fascia--that are central to addressing chronic pain with massage, bodywork, and physical therapy. Full-color illustrations and charts hel...

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Understanding Pathological Demand Avoidance Syndrome in Children: A Guide for Parents, Teachers and Other Professionals - Paperback

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by Margaret Duncan (Author), Zara Healy (Author), Ruth Fidler (Author)Pathological Demand Avoidance Syndrome (PDA) is a developmental disorder that is being increasingly recognised as part of the autism spectrum. The main characteristic is a continued resistance to the ordinary demands of life through strategies of social manipulation, which originates from an anxiety-driven need to be in control. This straightforward guide is written collaboratively by professionals and parents to give a com...

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A Heart Afire: Helen Brooke Taussig's Battle Against Heart Defects, Unsafe Drugs, and Injustice in Medicine - Hardcover

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by Patricia Meisol (Author)A deeply compelling biography of the pioneering children's heart doctor Helen Taussig, who helped start heart surgery and became a global force against preventable suffering. In A Heart Afire, Patricia Meisol renders a moving portrait of the indomitable pediatrician and global patient activist Helen Taussig (1898-1986), who famously gathered and publicized evidence linking thalidomide to birth defects, leading to US drug safety laws. Taussig also developed the Blalo...

Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification Review: Comprehensive Review, Plus 575 Questions Based on the Latest Exam Blueprint - Paperback

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by Dawn Carpenter (Editor), Alexander Menard (Editor)Note to Readers: Publisher does not guarantee quality or access to any included digital components if book is purchased through a third-party seller. Includes 6 months' free ExamPrepConnect digital access with print purchase! Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification Review is designed to help you prepare for the ANCC and AACN certification exams. This comprehensive study aid reflects current practices and the latest ex...

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Courageous Well-Being for Nurses: Strategies for Renewal - Paperback

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by Donna A. Gaffney (Author), Nicole C. Foster (Author)Provides nurses with the tools, practices, and strategies to enhance their well-being and protect against burnout.Exhausting schedules and a tumultuous work environment have left many nurses feeling burned out. The COVID-19 pandemic only compounded problems that have been plaguing nurses for decades. How can you take care of others when you don't have the time or energy to take care of yourself? In Courageous Well-Being for Nurses, Advanc...

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Sports Massage: Hands-On Guides for Therapists - Paperback

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by Susan Findlay (Author) On the field, post-event, or in the clinic, Sports Massage is the essential resource for developing and perfecting your sports massage technique Sports Massage provides an in-depth discussion of applications of foundational massage techniques within a sports massage approach. Thorough instructions and over 130 full-color photos demonstrate the correct application of each massage stroke for muscle groups of the neck, shoulder, torso, pelvis, legs, and feet. You'll al...

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Stage II Recovery: Life Beyond Addiction - Paperback

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by Earnie Larsen (Author)Sustained abstinence from an addiction is only the first stage of recovery; real recovery begins with Stage II--the rebuilding of the life that was saved in Stage I. Number of Pages: 101 Dimensions: 0.37 x 8.53 x 5.44 IN Publication Date: August 04, 2009

The Mind Unlocked: Neurological, Nutritional and Behavioral Paths to Free Your Brain's Potential - Paperback

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by Marc Arginteanu (Author) A popular claim in recent years is that a person only uses 10% of their brain, and while this is not remotely true, it is accurate that the human brain contains massive untapped capabilities. Brains remain the most magnificent biological machines, and the latest neurobiological research on nutrition, sleep, music and exercise aims to help people keep theirs in top shape. The human mind is more than just electrochemical signals--it's a fountain of consciousness, tra...

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The Back Story on Spine Care: A Surgeon's Insights on Relieving Pain and Advocating for the Right Treatment to Get Your Life Back - Paperback

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by Drew Bednar (Author) "A tour de force of spine care from a master spine surgeon who has literally seen it all over the course of a four-decade career! This book is a must-read that is accessible to both the layperson and healthcare professionals. I found it both enjoyable and informative." -- Dr. Andrew J. Schoenfeld, Harvard Medical School professor and Spine editor in chief A practical and occasionally provocative look at the state of spinal surgical care Just a few decades ago most spi...

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Natural Remedies for Mental and Emotional Health: Holistic Methods and Techniques for a Happy and Healthy Mind - Paperback

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by Brigitte Mars (Author), Chrystle Fiedler (Author), Rosemary Gladstar (Foreword by)A self-care guide to treating mental, emotional, and neurological conditions - Explores common mental health concerns and stress-related issues--such as anxiety, depression, anger, insomnia, brain fog, and trauma--and shares remedies and practices to address and heal their root causes - Examines the influence of diet and nutrition on mental health and the benefits of specific foods, herbs, supplements, essent...

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Laboratory Manual for Clinical Kinesiology and Anatomy - Paperback

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by Mary Alice Minor (Author), Christopher Towler (Author), Lynn S. Lippert* (Author)Before, during, and after lab This "hands-on" learning tool is the perfect complement to the 7th Edition of Clinical Kinesiology and Anatomy!Divided into three sections, it will help you to prepare for lab, guide you through lab activities, and serve as an after-lab review that ensures you build a solid knowledge base of kinesiology. Updated, Enhanced, & Revised! Content that reflects the most current in...

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The Science of Movement, Exercise, and Mental Health - Paperback

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by Jennifer Pilotti (Author)This book provides both the scientific underpinnings of the link between movement and mental health, and practical advice to help individuals achieve their goals. Inspired by the author's 17 years' experience in movement therapy, it is professionally focussed and broadly applicable across a range of different disciplines.Author BiographyJennifer Pilotti, MS, has been teaching movement to people of all ages and abilities for over seventeen years. She has a special i...

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Curing Cancerphobia: How Risk, Fear, and Worry Mislead Us - Hardcover

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by David Ropeik (Author)Our fear of cancer causes great harm to individual health and to society.The fear of cancer is understandable. But that fear is in some ways outdated, as it fails to account for the medical progress made against this family of diseases. In Curing Cancerphobia, David Ropeik reveals the fascinating historical and psychological roots of our fear of cancer and documents the dramatic health and financial harms caused when that fear exceeds the risk.Fear of cancer drives mil...

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A Strategy to and Worked Practice for the MRCP Paces - Paperback

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by Nigel Fong (Author), Marianne Tsang (Author)This is a book for candidates preparing for the MRCP PACES examination, designed to aid in the consolidation of clinical knowledge and skills, and its application in the exam setting. Number of Pages: 628 Dimensions: 1.2 x 8.9 x 6 IN Publication Date: August 21, 2023

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Smart But Scattered--And Stalled: 10 Steps to Help Young Adults Use Their Executive Skills to Set Goals, Make a Plan, and Successfully Leave the Nest - Paperback

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by Richard Guare (Author), Colin Guare (Author), Peg Dawson (Author)Whether you're a young adult who is stalled on the journey to independence--or a concerned parent still sharing the family nest--this compassionate book is for you. Providing a fresh perspective on the causes of failure to launch, the expert authors present a 10-step plan that helps grown kids and parents work together to achieve liftoff. Learn why brain-based executive skills such as planning, organization, and time manageme...

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Basics of the U.S. Health Care System - Paperback

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by Nancy J. Niles (Author)Basics of the U.S. Health Care System provides a broad introduction to the workings of the health care system in the US. Engaging and activities-oriented, the text offers an accessible overview of the major concepts of healthcare operations; the role of government and public health; inpatient, outpatient, and long-term care services; payors and financing; careers; and legal and ethical issues. Updated with new data throughout, Basics of the U.S. Health Care System, F...

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Altered States of Consciousness: Experiences Out of Time and Self - Paperback

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by Marc Wittmann (Author), Philippa Hurd (Translator)What altered states of consciousness--the dissolution of feelings of time and self--can tell us about the mystery of consciousness. During extraordinary moments of consciousness--shock, meditative states and sudden mystical revelations, out-of-body experiences, or drug intoxication--our senses of time and self are altered; we may even feel time and self dissolving. These experiences have long been ignored by mainstream science, or considere...

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The Bethesda System for Reporting Thyroid Cytopathology: Definitions, Criteria, and Explanatory Notes - Paperback

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by Syed Z. Ali (Editor), Paul A. Vanderlaan (Editor)This atlas is the offspring of the "The National Cancer Institute (NCI) Thyroid Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) State of the Science Conference," hosted by the NCI and organized by Dr. Andrea Abati. Preparations for the conference began 18 months earlier with the designation of a steering committee and the establishment of a dedicated, p- manent web site. The meeting took place on October 22 and 23, 2007 in Bethesda, Maryland and was co-moderat...

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Remarkable Women of the Finger Lakes - Paperback

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by Julie Cummins (Author)The majesty of New York's Finger Lakes region has produced some equally majestic women who have left their mark on American history. From women medical pioneers like Clara Barton and Elizabeth Blackwell to aviator Blanche Stuart Scott and writer Sarah Hopkins Bradford, the iconic dames of New York's most beautiful region are not to be overlooked. Author Julie Cummins reveals remarkable women of the Finger Lakes. Number of Pages: 112 Dimensions: 0.28 x 9.04 x 6.08 IN I...

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Straight Talk about Psychiatric Medications for Kids - Paperback

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by Timothy E. Wilens (Author), Paul G. Hammerness (Author)Is medication the right choice for treating your child's emotional or behavioral problems? How can you be confident that he or she has been properly diagnosed? What do you need to know to get the most benefits from medication treatment, with the least risk? From leading child psychiatrists Timothy Wilens and Paul Hammerness, this book has already empowered many tens of thousands of parents to make tough decisions and become active, inf...

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Kidney Transplant Management: A Guide to Evaluation and Comorbidities - Paperback

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by Sandesh Parajuli (Editor), Fahad Aziz (Editor)This concise book provides an overview of the essential aspects of transplant nephrology. Chapters cover patient evaluation, treatment options, complications and post kidney transplant approaches to various common chronic diseases. The importance of proper immunosuppressants adjustment to improve the graft half-life and overall patient quality of life are also highlighted. Up to date and practical, this book gives nephrologists and providers th...

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by Shirley A. Jones (Author)Access all of the A&P information you need?whenever and wherever you need it!In class or in practice, all of the A & P information you need is at fingertips in this handy, easy-to-understand pocket guide. Crystal-clear, full-color illustrations with concise labels put all the need-to-know A&P information at your fingertips. Whether you're looking for a cross section of the spinal cord or lateral view of the arteries of the head and neck, or any other pe...

Dying for Work: Worker's Safety and Health in Twentieth-Century America - Paperback

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by David Rosner (Editor), Gerald E. Markowitz (Editor)This pathbreaking volume explores the history of occupational safety and health in America from the late nineteenth century to the 1950s. Thirteen essays tell a story of the exploitation of workers as measured by shortened lives, high disease rates, and painful injuries. Scholars from a variety of disciplines examine the history of protection and compensation for injured workers, state and federal involvement, controversies over the danger...

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My Life with Tourette Syndrome - Paperback

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by Mari C. Schuh (Author), Ana Sebasti疣 (Illustrator)Meet Emma! She loves riding roller coasters and playing at the beach. She also has Tourette syndrome. Emma is real and so are her experiences. Learn about her life in this illustrated narrative nonfiction picture book for elementary students. Kids are naturally curious about differences. Emma sheds light on her life, with the help of experienced children's author Mari Schuh. Emma is not defined by Tourette syndrome, but she has some challe...

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The Knowledge: Your Guide to Female Health - From Menstruation to the Menopause - Hardcover

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by Nighat Arif (Author)An inclusive women's health guide from female GP, women's health specialist, broadcaster and advocate for underserved communities Dr Nighat Arif THE ESSENTIAL WOMEN'S HEALTH BIBLE Celebrated GP Dr Nighat Arif brings women's health to the forefront in this extensive guidebook designed to help everyone better understand each of the three key stages of a woman's life: the puberty years, the fertility years and the peri/menopausal years. Every step of the way, Dr Nighat wi...

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For the Boys: The War Story of a Combat Nurse in Patton's Third Army - Hardcover

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by Ncr Davis (Author)"This novelistic narrative captures both the violence and trauma of WWII and its subject's remarkable heroism."-- Publishers WeeklyA month after her 24th birthday, Lt. Mary Elizabeth Balster collapses among the rubble of a shelled supply room. Has the young nurse finally succumbed to the mounting emotional toll caused from months of caring for the sick and wounded just behind the front lines of General Patton's Third Army? On the night of November 30, 1944, holed up in th...

The Caregiver's Quick Guide to Medical Care: How To Navigate Hospital Care, Communication, And Services - Paperback

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by Jody L. Gold (Author)Help! My loved one (or client) is going into the hospital. Hospitalization can be challenging. If your loved one or care facility client is going into the hospital, there is information that will help prepare you to be an advocate for the patient. This interactive and step-by-step guide will help you: Learn the definition of important terms in a hospital setting. Find helpful forms to fill in ahead of time to aid in communication with staff. Discover what question...

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The Herbal Apothecary: Recipes, Remedies and Rituals - Hardcover

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by Christine Iverson (Author)A beautiful photographic guide to help you harness the healing and therapeutic properties of a variety of herbs and spices, just like the apothecaries of the past Learn the sustainable and ethical art of the apothecarist with this beautiful photographic guide to working with herbs and spices to make healing remedies and delicious recipes. Discover the fascinating properties and therapeutic benefits of everyday ingredients found in herb gardens and kitchen cupboar...