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The Good Virus: The Amazing Story and Forgotten Promise of the Phage - Paperback

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by Tom Ireland (Author)At every moment, within our bodies and all around us, trillions of microscopic combatants are waging a war that shapes our health and life on Earth. Countless times per second, viruses known as phages attack and destroy bacteria while leaving all other life forms, including us, unscathed. Vastly outnumbering the viruses that do us harm, phages power ecosystems, drive evolutionary innovation, and harbor a remarkable capacity to heal life-threatening infections when conve...

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Blame It on the Brain?: Distinguishing Chemical Imbalances, Brain Disorders, and Disobedience - Paperback

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by Edward T. Welch (Author) Number of Pages: 192 Dimensions: 0.6 x 8.6 x 5.3 IN Publication Date: October 02, 2024

Follow Your Tao: A Simple Guide to Balancing Your Energy for Inner Harmony - Hardcover

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by Stephanie Nosco (Author)In Follow Your Tao, the teachings of Taoism and the healing system of TCM describe the interconnection between your health and everything you consume physically, mentally and spiritually. Through a clear pathway that links key emotions and feelings to certain organs - known as wu shen or the five spirits, the book describes the five major organ groups or 'spirits' of the body, how to identify when they are out of balance and ways to rebalance them. A chapter is devo...

Heal Your Gut, Save Your Brain: The Five Pillars of Enhancing Your Gut and Optimizing Your Cognitive Health - Hardcover

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by Partha Nandi (Author)Cognitive decline is not your destiny. You can improve your brain function through small steps taken every day. Heal Your Gut, Save Your Brain by gastroenterologist and health advocate Dr. Partha Nandi highlights the latest research on the gut-brain connection, gives you a clear protocol for maintaining brain health, and slowing or reducing the effects of neurodegenerative diseases as you age. This book details: THE VITAL GUT-BRAIN CONNECTION Discover the profound lin...

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by Uzodinma Iweala (Author)In 2005, Uzodinma Iweala stunned readers and critics alike with Beasts of No Nation, his debut novel about child soldiers in West Africa. Now his return to his native continent has produced Our Kind of People, a nonfiction account of the AIDS crisis that is every bit as startling and original.Iweala embarks on a remarkable journey in his native Nigeria, meeting individuals and communities that are struggling daily to understand both the impact and meaning of the dis...

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by David Mason (Author)Language and landscape come alive in this remarkably colorful story of immigrants in southern Colorado. Among them are Greeks, Italians, Mexicans, Scots. Their struggle to survive is personal, yet they are caught up in larger events of American history in the second decade of the twentieth century, leading to the defining moment of the Ludlow Massacre in April 1914. David Mason's novel also steps back from the story, questioning whether we can know the truth about it, a...

Organs for Sale: Bioethics, Neoliberalism, and Public Moral Deliberation - Paperback

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by Ryan Gillespie (Author)Organs for Sale is a study of the bioethical question of how to increase human organ supply. But it is also an inquiry into public moral deliberation and the relationship between economic worth and the value systems of a society. Looking closely at human organ procurement debates, the author offers a critique of neoliberalism in bioethics and asks what kind of society we truly want.While society has shown concern over debates surrounding organ procurement, a better u...

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Treating Eczema and Neurodermatitis with Chinese Herbal Medicine - Paperback

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by Sabine Schmitz (Author)Drawing from the wisdom of Chinese medicine, this book examines eczema from its core, providing proven-effective formulas. This guide also highlights the influence of environmental factors and emotional wellbeing. It is the perfect resource for those treating chronic skin conditions in their daily practice.Author BiographySabine Schmitz (M. Med. TCM) is a TCM practitioner, author, and a graduate of the Zhèjiāng Chinese Medical University in Hángzhōu, China. She i...

Desire in Dairyland: A Small Town Contemporary Mystery Romance - Paperback

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by Michelle Caffrey (Author)"A charming, funny, romantic mystery with a fine, twisty plot and a delightfully kooky cast of older patients and friends." -Angela Knight, NY Times Bestselling AuthorRuth Markson returns to her childhood home for a year as she carries out her secret plan for a big city career. On the first day nursing in a retirement facility, she's warned by a resident that his friends are unexpectedly dying.Unlike Ruth, her former pal Tyler Kelly truly loves their small Wisconsi...

A Handbook on Counseling African American Women: Psychological Symptoms, Treatments, and Case Studies - Paperback

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by Rosie Phillips Davis (Foreword by), Kimber Shelton (Editor), Michelle King Lyn (Editor)WINNER of the 2023 Association for Women in Psychology Distinguished Publication Award Through an intersectional and inclusive lens, this book provides mental health professionals with a detailed overview of the mental health issues that Black women face as well as the best approach to culturally competent psychological practice. This handbook provides a historical context of how the lived experiences of...

Touch After Trauma: A Practical Guide for Manual Therapists - Paperback

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by Alison Fraser (Author)Western medicine remains dominated by paradigms that separate physical and mental wellness, as if they were unrelated. This artificial boundary poses a challenge for manual therapists, as we see increasing signs of traumatic stress in the patients we serve.Modern research concedes that the mind and body are interdependent - they work seamlessly in tandem. This is especially evident in those who have experienced trauma: Psychological trauma is often expressed in physic...

Family Affairs at the Orchard Cottage Hospital - Paperback

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by Lizzie Lane (Author)The Brand NEW book from bestselling author Lizzie Lane's Cottage Hospital seriesTimes are changing as secrets unfold...Somerset, 1931Doctor Frances Brakespeare continues to settle into her new life in rural Somerset at Orchard Cottage Hospital, striving to improve the medical treatments on offer to the community.After successfully establishing a mother and baby clinic, Frances is determined to move with the times and add family planning advice to her roster - but are th...

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Selective Mutism in Our Own Words: Experiences in Childhood and Adulthood - Paperback

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by Cheryl Forrester (Author), Carl Sutton (Author), Donna Williams (Foreword by)An eye-opening and enlightening collection of stories from people living with Selective Mutism (SM), this book provides a much-needed platform for people with SM to share experiences of the condition in their own words. Exploring all aspects of SM, from symptoms and diagnostic criteria, to triggers and the consequences of being psychologically unable to speak, the stories in this book dispel the myths around this ...

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Breast Cancer: From Fundamental Biology to Therapeutic Strategies - Hardcover

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by Jane E. Visvader (Author), Jeffrey M. Rosen (Author)Breast cancer is diagnosed in over two million people each year and kills more than six hundred thousand. It has numerous histological subtypes, each with different molecular properties, and a variety of genetic and environmental factors increase an individual's risk of developing the disease. Written and edited by experts in the field, this collection from Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Medicine reviews our understanding of breast ca...

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The Neuroscience of Psychedelics: The Pharmacology of What Makes Us Human - Paperback

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by Gen?s Ona (Author), Jos? Carlos Bouso (Foreword by)A detailed look at the neural and biological mechanisms of psychedelic use - Examines the main pharmacological properties of psychedelic substances, including LSD, DMT, psilocybin, ayahuasca, mescaline, ketamine, ibogaine, salvia, and MDMA - Explains the physiological mechanisms behind visionary effects, including what is happening in the brain and how each psychedelic is processed by the body - Shares safe strategies for using psychedelic...

Headache: A Practical Manual - Paperback

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by David Kernick (Author), Peter J. Goadsby (Author)Headache continues to have a major impact on the lives of many people across the world, and the needs of many sufferers go unmet. It impacts people of all ethnicity, age, and socio-economic background, and can have potentially life-changing consequences. Headaches can be accompanied by other co-morbidities and encountered by a wide variety of medical professionals, making accurate diagnosis and management challenging. This is the second edit...

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Cosmetic Injection Techniques: A Text and Video Guide to Neurotoxins and Fillers - Hardcover

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by Theda C. Kontis (Editor), Victor G. Lacombe (Editor)The quintessential guide to state-of-the-art cosmetic injection approaches, from two renowned experts!This revised and updated second edition of Cosmetic Injection Techniques: A Text and Video Guide to Neurotoxins and Fillers by esteemed facial plastic surgeons Theda Kontis and Victor Lacombe builds on their bestselling first edition. Content is designed to augment knowledge of beginner injectors and train veteran injectors on how to fine...

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Edward D. Churchill's Surgeon to Soldiers: Diary and Records of the Surgical Consultant, Allied Force Headquarters, World War II: 2024 Edition with Mo - Paperback

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by Jeremy W. Cannon (Author), Eric A. Elster (Author)First published in 1972, Edward D. Churchill's Surgeon to Soldiers: Diary and Records of The Surgical Consultant, Allied Force Headquarters, World War II offers a unique perspective as wartime memoir. As the chief surgical consultant in the Mediterranean Theater of Operations, Colonel Churchill preferred to spend his time in the field observing and analyzing conditions on the ground. His notes contain timeless precepts on combat casualty m...

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Cwocn Exam Secrets Study Guide - Cwocn Test Review for the Wocncb Certified Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurse Exam: [2nd Edition] - Paperback

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by Mometrix Test Prep (Editor) Number of Pages: 405 Publication Date: January 31, 2023

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Dsm-5-Tr(r) Pocket Guide for Child and Adolescent Mental Health - Paperback

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by Robert J. Hilt (Author), Abraham M. Nussbaum (Author) Dimensions: 0.7 x 7.8 x 4.3 IN Publication Date: October 10, 2024

Who Cares for the Nurse?: Caring for the Caregiver with Practical Applications for Managing Stress - Paperback

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by Marybeth Baribeau (Author)Who Cares for the Nurse? Caring for the Caregiver with Practical Applications for Managing Stress provides insights into the crucial aspects of self-care within the nursing profession. Addressing the widespread challenges of burnout, stress, and the effects of neglecting self-care, the book seeks to guide nurses on a journey toward personal well-being through self-reflection. Demonstrating the enduring impact of the profession on nurses' mental health, the text ex...

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by Ruby Lang (Author)In this enemies-to-lovers romance, they're both making their final play--but who will win? Neurologist Helen Chang Frobisher is on a mission to ban ice hockey from Portland to prevent the kind of concussive brain injury that plagues her father. Luckless professional player Adam Magnus is desperately trying to secure his career and his retirement despite his young team's dismal record. But while Adam and Helen spar over the future of the sports franchise in public, in priv...

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Evaluation Essentials: From A to Z - Paperback

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by Marvin C. Alkin (Author), Anne T. Vo (Author), Christina A. Christie (Author)Beloved for its conversational style and reliable advice, this text is now in a revised and updated third edition, reflecting key developments in evaluation. It includes expanded coverage of equity and social justice issues, values and cost analysis, visualizing qualitative data with software, and more. Twenty-six concise chapters, or "sessions," give students, applied researchers, and program administrators a sol...

Unlocking Women's Health: Femtech and the Quest for Gender Equity - Paperback

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by Brittany Barreto (Author), Ida Tin (Foreword by)Unlocking Women's Health by Dr. Brittany Barreto invites readers on an illuminating journey through the dynamic landscape of femtech. This comprehensive guide explores sixteen pivotal areas of women's health, from menopause to cancer, revealing the challenges and innovations shaping the industry. As you read, you'll gain a deep understanding of femtech's essence and its potential to transform lives. Discover a curated selection of pioneering ...

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by Yonatan Kaplan (Editor), Petros Levounis (Editor) Number of Pages: 318 Dimensions: 0.2 x 8.3 x 5.6 IN Publication Date: September 10, 2024

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by Michael Gregg (Editor)The new edition of this classic text continues its mission of describing the application of basic epidemiologic principles in real time, place, and person to solve problems of an urgent or emergency nature. Based on decades of experience in both infectious and noninfectious diseases at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, this book describes in clear and practical terms the distinct approach, tasks, and actions needed for successful field investigations. Gu...

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Sharks Get Cancer, Mole Rats Don't: How Animals Could Hold the Key to Unlocking Cancer Immunity in Humans - Paperback

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by James S. Welsh MD (Author)This fascinating exploration of new directions in cancer research focuses on the important role of the immune system in combatting this dread disease. Integrating clues from the animal kingdom, the veterinary clinic, extraordinary human cases, and even embryology--a cancer physician, biologist, and physicist--creates a novel and compelling account of tumor immunology and the promises of immunotherapy. As the author explains, animals offer us many tantalizing clues...

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Highly Infectious Diseases in Critical Care: A Comprehensive Clinical Guide - Hardcover

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by Jorge Hidalgo (Editor), Laila Woc-Colburn (Editor)Author BiographyJorge Hidalgo, MD, MACP, MCCM, FCCPKarl Heusner Memorial HospitalDivision of Critical CarePrincess Margaret Dr.Belize CityBelizeLaila Woc-Colburn, MD, DTM&H, FACP, FIDSABaylor College of MedicineNational School of Tropical MedicineHouston, TX USA Number of Pages: 276 Dimensions: 0.16 x 9.06 x 5.98 IN Publication Date: January 03, 2020

How To Live With Lupus: Your Step By Step Guide To Living With Lupus - Hardcover

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by Howexpert (Author)If you want to know how to cope-up and live with lupus, then checkout this "How To Live With Lupus" guide. In this step-by-step guide you will understand the disease, the person having such disease and adopt to the situation. - Determine the types of Lupus. - Distinguish its signs and symptoms. - Learn how Lupus can be treated. - Learn how to manage flares - Learn how to prepare for a lifestyle change - Learn how to have a support group to help you cope up with the dise...

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Evidence-Based Management in Healthcare: Principles, Cases, and Perspectives, Second Edition - Hardcover

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by Anthony Kovner (Author)Instructor Resources: Instructor Manual, Powerpoints, and a short talk on evidence-based management. Difficult decisions are part of everyday life for any manager, and the decisions that arise in the healthcare environment are far too important to be made based on poor information and gut feeling. An evidence-based approach to management ensures that healthcare leaders ask the right questions, use the best evidence available, and make better decisions in carrying o...

Orodispersible Tablets Of Rizatriptan Benzoate - Paperback

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by Swati Siddheshwar Londhe (Author), Mangesh Gautam Bhosale (Author)In the present investigate is an attempt towards developing a formulation of Anti-migraine drug. Innovations in the area of Oral Dispersible Tablets are aimed at both increasing the performance of the dosage form by decreasing the disintegration time and increasing the patient compliance by masking the objectionable taste of the ingredient by direct compression technique. It containing Rizatriptan Benzoate as model drug used...