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A Cultural History of Medicine in the Modern Age - Paperback

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by Todd Meyers (Editor)A Cultural History of Medicine presents an authoritative survey from ancient times to the present. The set of six volumes covers over 2500 years of history, charting the changes in medical experience, knowledge and practices throughout history. This volume, A Cultural History of Medicine in the Modern Age, explores medicine as a cultural practice from 1920 to the present day. As with all the volumes in the illustrated Cultural History of Medicine set, this volume presen...

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by Charles Abraham (Author), Mark Conner (Author), Fiona Jones (Author)Health Psychology offers the perfect introduction to this rapidly developing field. Clearly explaining the psychological processes that shape health-related behaviors, it shows how these relationships provide the foundation for psychological interventions which can change cognition, perception and behavior, thereby improving health.Author BiographyCharles Abraham is an applied Health Psychologist specialising in translatio...

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by Matthew Fell (Author), Susan Hendrickson (Author), Andrew Hodges (Author)The A-Z of Plastic Surgery is a comprehensive and easily digestible manual to plastic surgery. Written in an encyclopaedic format, the concise style aims to provide a rapid and structured summary of each topic and allows for each to be grasped quickly and succinctly in either a clinical or exam revision setting. The new edition has been fully revised and updated by a team of experienced plastic surgeons and successful...

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Dreeben-Irimia's Introduction to Physical Therapy Practice with Navigate Advantage Access - Paperback

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by Mark Dutton (Author)Dreeben-Irimia's Introduction to Physical Therapy Practice, Fifth Edition uncovers the "what," "why," and "how" of physical therapy. The text thoroughly describes who provides physical therapy, in what setting, and how physical therapists and physical therapist assistants interact with patients, each other, and other healthcare professionals. The Fifth Edition delves into the tools and competencies physical therapists and physical therapist assistants use to care for a ...

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by Lisa Mondello (Author)She'd spent a lifetime packing armor around her heart...Raised an Army brat, Regis Simpson was used to calling new towns home, learning to quickly make friends but never letting anyone get too close. When devastating floods tear through the Badlands of South Dakota, she thinks Rudolph is just another town that needs to be rebuilt. Nothing more. The sooner she gets her work done, the sooner the people of Rudolph can heal and she can move on to the next town in need. Sh...

Cleaning Validation: Practical Compliance Approaches for Pharmaceutical Manufacturing - Paperback

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by Destin a. LeBlanc (Author)Pharmaceutical manufacturers and upper management are encouraged to meet thechallenges of the science-based and risk-based approaches to cleaning validation.Using some of the principles and practices in this volume will help in designing amore effective and efficient cleaning validation program.Features- Timely coverage of cleaning validation for the pharmaceutical industry, a dynamic area in terms of health-based limits.- The author encourages pharmaceutical manu...

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by D. J. Maughan (Author)What if you saw who tried to murder you but can't remember, and now your life hangs in the balance out of your control?Rita Burch is a rising star. The founder of a huge clothing brand, she is on the brink of financial nirvana. Her company is set to go public with a valuation of over one billion dollars when her body is found broken and unconscious, a victim of an apparent accident. Comatose, and fighting for her life, determined to wake, she learns she can leave her ...

Success is just Running out of Mistakes: A Lifelong Quest to Make Hemodialysis Simple, Safe, and Effective - Hardcover

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by Stephen Ash (Author)Success is Just Running Out of Mistakes is about a lifelong quest to improve the therapy of kidney failure, especially with hemodialysis technology. Dr. Ash began to write this because of a lack of progress in dialysis therapy. He is tired of physicians and politicians saying that there is a "lack of innovation" among nephrologists. The problem isn't a lack of innovation, but rather a failure to commercialize radically better new technology. In some ways the book is als...

The Flexner Report: Medical Education in the United States and Canada-A Report to the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching - Hardcover

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Report copyright infringementby Abraham Flexner (Author)"The improvement of medical education cannot therefore be resisted on the ground that it will destroy schools and restrict output: that is precisely what is needed."-Abraham Flexner, The Flexner Report (1910)The Flexner Report-Medical Education in the United States and Canada (1910) by Abraham Flexner is the foundation for medical education today. The report was developed to investigate American medical schools and provide standards for...

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Early Trauma as the Origin of Chronic Inflammation: A Psychoneuroimmunological Perspective - Paperback

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by Rainer H. Straub (Author)The aim of the book is to sensitize physicians and researchers to the important long-term health effects of early, persistent, and severe trauma. The author, an internist, rheumatologist, and basic researcher in psychoneuroimmunology, shows connections between adverse childhood experiences and typical adult sequelae. After early traumatic experiences and childhood stress, there is a higher incidence of mental illness, chronic pain, sleep disorders, dental problems,...

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Pharmaceutical Energetics: Analysing Common Drugs Through the Lens of Chinese Medicine - Paperback

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by Randine Lewis (Author)This integrative text weaves western medical understanding into the framework of Chinese medicine, allowing practitioners to confidently make sense of how the energetics of pharmaceuticals impact their treatment plans.It delves into the most common illnesses for which medicines are prescribed, including diabetes, mood disorders, hormonal imbalances, and high blood pressure, and how patterns of imbalance manifest in the body through the lens of Chinese medicine. This i...

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by William Lynes (Author)"In this tale, A Surgeon's Tale, every cut tells a story, and every suture holds determination. Prepare to be enchanted by the cut-throat world of surgery from the first page to the final stitch." -Cyra A., blogger and owner at The Literary VaultA surgical residency is a rough profession for a recovering narcotic addict. But in his second year of training, Jackson Cooper is just that. It's 1983, and in the midst of his struggles, he meets a memorable character and pat...

Breadcrumbs: From Home Care to Care Homes - A Family's Guide through the Eldercare Journey - Hardcover

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by Amy Friesen (Author) Number of Pages: 192 Dimensions: 0.5 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN Publication Date: October 17, 2024

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by David William Kunz (Author) Number of Pages: 216 Dimensions: 0.56 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: October 02, 2024

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Empty Cradle, Broken Heart: Surviving the Death of Your Baby - Paperback

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by Deborah L. Davis (Author)Grieving the death of a baby is a heart-wrenching journey. Whether your baby died during pregnancy, around birth, or in infancy, Empty Cradle, Broken Heart is a gentle guide that will accompany you. Full of information and practical suggestions, this book can help you accept the variety and depth of your emotions; find answers to questions such as "What's normal?" and "Why me?"; make sense of your grief and mourning; cultivate mutual understanding with your...

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by Hanna Nordenh?k (Author), Saskia Vogel (Translator)From Hanna Nordenh?k comes a gothic tale set at the dawn of modern gynecology, when the female body appears as a cryptic landscape and male hubris reigns.On a remote country estate in nineteenth-century Sweden, a renowned obstetrician keeps a young girl named Caesaria as a trophy: she was the first baby he delivered by caesarean section. She lives a dollhouse existence, characterized by supervision and punishment, assault and incarceration...

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Miller's Review of Critical Vaccine Studies, Volume 2: 400 More Scientific Papers Summarized for Parents and Researchers - Paperback

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by Neil Z. Miller (Author)Many people believe that vaccines are safe, adverse reactions are rare, and no peer-reviewed scientific studies exist showing that vaccines can cause harm. This book -- Miller's Review of Critical Vaccine Studies, Volume II -- provides a more realistic perspective that is seldom told. It contains summaries of 400 important scientific papers to help parents, doctors, and other researchers increase their comprehension of the medical literature on vaccinations. Number o...

A Nurse's Tales: From Drama to Trauma - Paperback

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by Everett Escobar (Author), Aerias Hurd (Editor in Chief), Lynda Johnson (Interviewee)In 'A Nurse's Tales: From Drama to Trauma, ' we delve into the riveting, emotional experiences of Nurse Lynda Johnson, who has been engaged in the nursing field since 1960. Take a journey into the evolution of nursing and the ethical workplace. This work gives you a greater understanding and appreciation for current and former nurses everywhere.'A Nurse's Tales: From Drama to Trauma' is meant to educate, in...

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Medical Assistant Exam Success: A Q&A Review Applying Critical Thinking to Test Taking [With CDROM] - Paperback

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by Kris Hardy (Author)Please note: The CD packaged with this product is no longer compatible with most current operating systems.Build confidence, improve understanding, and prepare for professional growth and success! This effective review tool features nearly 1,700 questions that cover the general, administrative, and clinical content featured on the national CMA (AAMA), CMAS, RMA, and CMAC (AMCA) exams. Each question includes the answer and a concise explanation for all correct responses. ...

Homeopathic Ophthalmic Practice: A Systematic Treatise On Diseases Of The Eye For The Use Of General Practitioners And Students (1878) - Paperback

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by Charles Porter Hart (Author)Homeopathic Ophthalmic Practice is a comprehensive guide to the treatment of eye diseases using homeopathic remedies. Written by Charles Porter Hart, a prominent American homeopath and ophthalmologist, the book was first published in 1878 and has since become a classic in the field of homeopathic medicine.The book begins with an introduction to the principles of homeopathy and the importance of individualized treatment. It then goes on to provide a detailed desc...

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The Nursing Assistant, Brief Edition: Essentials of Holistic Care - Paperback

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by Sue Roe (Author)The Nursing Assistant: Essentials of Holistic Care, Brief Edition presents the key information students need to become a nursing assistant. With this text's sharp focus on holistic care, students learn how to provide the care required of nursing assistants, while integrating and considering residents' bodies, minds, and spirits. Students will learn how to address the needs of residents, while providing high-quality care that is safe, effective, and compassionate. Designed f...

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by Barbara O'Kane (Author), Laura Barritt (Author)A practical, reader-friendly guide for dental students on the neuroscience of the orofacial regionUnderstanding neural mechanisms that control orofacial pain, proper masticatory function, taste, speech, swallowing, and proprioceptive input to the temporomandibular joint and teeth is an important facet of dentistry. Neuroscience of Dentistry by renowned educators Barbara J. O'Kane and Laura C. Barritt provides foundational knowledge on these to...

An Interprofessional Approach to Veterinary Nutrition - Paperback

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by Rachel Lumbis (Author), Tierney Kinnison (Author)In veterinary practice, the interface between veterinarians, veterinary nurses or technicians, and paraprofessional team members is crucial. It influences patient care, incidence of medical errors, client satisfaction, success of the veterinary practice and revenue generation. Ensuring a coherent approach to the maintenance of animal health and wellbeing is of paramount importance, yet challenges such as interprofessional prejudice, misunder...

A Brain-Friendly Life: How to Manage Cognitive Overload and Reduce Glitching - Paperback

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by Marisa Menchola (Author)Modern life is brain-unfriendly: We are flooded with information and excessive cognitive demands, when we are often already depleted from chronic stress, sleep deprivation, and health issues. Many of us experience frequent 'glitches' or memory lapses, despite tests showing there is nothing wrong with our brains. This book provides concrete strategies, derived from neuropsychological science and clinical practice, to help people improve how they function in daily lif...

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Clinical Care of the Diabetic Foot, 4th Edition - Paperback

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by David G. Armstrong (Editor), Lawrence A. Lavery (Editor)Newly revised to reflect the latest Standards of Care in Diabetes, this fourth edition of Clinical Care of the Diabetic Foot is an essential guide for all clinicians, healthcare providers, and educators who help people with diabetes avoid and manage this challenging complication. This new edition addresses the full scope of treatment, including: - Pathogenesis- Screening and Risk Assessment- Ulcer Assessment and Classifi cation- Adjun...

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2024-25 Guide to Medications for the Treatment of Diabetes Mellitus - Paperback

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by John R. White (Editor), Joshua J. Nuemiller (Editor)The 2024-25 Guide to Medications for the Treatment of Diabetes Mellitus is a complete and newly revised reference for every physician, clinician, and educator treating people with diabetes. Compiled and edited by a team of noted pharmacology experts specializing in diabetes care, this guide addresses all aspects of diabetes drug classes including insulins, biguanides, thiazolidinediones, sulfonylureas, glinides, SGLT2 inhibitors, α-glucos...

Organic Chemistry: An Acid-Base Approach, Third Edition - Paperback

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by Michael B. Smith (Author)Based on the premise that many, if not most, reactions in organic chemistry can be explained by variations of fundamental acid-base concepts, Organic Chemistry: An Acid-Base Approach provides a framework for understanding the subject that goes beyond mere memorization. Using several techniques to develop a relational understanding, it helps students fully grasp the essential concepts at the root of organic chemistry.This new edition was rewritten largely with the f...

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by E. Kirsten Peters (Author)Rattlesnakes on the Floor is a memoir of what the author has gone through in 60 years of living with major mental illness (schizoaffective disorder). It recounts psychotic episodes and strong delusions. The book also explains how some mental health professionals were very far from useful. One Harvard psychiatrist was adamant that the author's problems stemmed from the fact she had been raised in church. In fact, religious life has helped her survive her problems a...

The Chemist and Druggist [electronic Resource]; Vol. 127 = no. 3017 (4 Dec. 1937) - Paperback

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by Ubm (Created by)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, a...

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Treat Them Where They Lie: Pioneering a Revolution in Modern Emergency Medicine - Paperback

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by Ronald Stewart (Author), Jim Meek (With)This long-awaited memoir of a trailblazing emergency physician (otherwise known as "Doc Hollywood") and a former Nova Scotia Minister of Health also tells the story of modern emergency medicine. When Ron Stewart--a coal miner's son from the east coast of Canada--took a residency in emergency medicine in Los Angeles in 1972, emergency care was still in its infancy. First responders--often dispatched from fire departments or funeral homes, with hearses...

Stories from the Front Line: The People Behind the NHS Headlines - Hardcover

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by Yvonne Bennett (Author), Christina Stead (Author)NHS Scotland appears to be in crisis. Today the British media is full of headlines such as "89-year-old great-grandmother waits 5 hours for an ambulance." These are a talking point for a day or two and then another headline of a similar ilk takes over. This book examines the traumatic experiences of the elderly people whose stories make up these headlines. The authors have carried out research into the effects of long waiting times for ambul...

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Garlic: Nature's Original Remedy - Paperback

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by Stephen Fulder (Author), John Blackwood (Author)Garlic has been renowned for centuries as a healing food. Now current scientific and clinical research is showing garlic to be an effective preventive against cardiovascular disease, cancer, and bacterial and fungal infections. Stephen Fulder and John Blackwood investigate the latest research on garlic, explaining how it works and how to get the most benefit from it. They discuss garlic preparations and dosages, and evaluate the products curr...