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Biological Warfare: Pathogen Perspectives Colored Edition - Paperback

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by Edward Houston (Author), Amanda Duffus (Author), Mustapha Durojaiye (Author)From assassination attempts using anthrax and ricin laced letters to the ongoing Ebola outbreaks in West Africa, the presence of biological warfare agents emphasize the immediate need to disseminate information to practitioners and educate future practitioners of medical sciences on how to effectively manage exposure to these deadly toxins and diseases. This detailed and concisely written textbook contains up to da...

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by Roger C. Dunham (Author)Two young medical school graduates enter the world of medicine for their first month of internship, assigned to the 13th floor of the Los Angeles County Medical Center--the notorious Jail Ward where injured and wounded prisoners are incarcerated. Struggling between their own idealism and fears as they try to save lives, the new doctors find themselves caught in the middle of a violent criminal operation that finally threatens their own survival as they search for th...

PNT Pain Neutralization Technique: An Unprecedented Revolution in Pain Management - Paperback

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by Stephen Kaufman DC (Author), Gaston Cornu-Labat MD (Author)An estimated 100 million Americans (one third of the total US population) live with daily, chronic pain. This book presents to the public the next generation and most revolutionary, effective, innocuous, non-invasive, and inexpensive treatment for the root causes of chronic pain with no drugs or surgeries. These estimated numbers for the US apply to the rest of the world putting in evidence chronic pain as the number one affliction...

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by Joshua J. Freitas (Author)A caregiver's guide to improving life for those with Alzheimer's disease and related forms of dementia.This book is written primarily for caregivers of individuals with dementia. The information that is presented in this book can benefit anyone who wants to improve their understanding of dementia and the practical ways that we can improve the quality of life of those with dementia. The Dementia Concept is structured in three parts. In Part 1, Understand, you will ...

10 Breakthrough Therapies for Parkinson's Disease: English Edition - Paperback

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by Michael S. Okun MD (Author)Michael S. Okun, M.D. is internationally celebrated as both a neurologist and a leading researcher. He has often been referred to as, "the voice of the Parkinson's disease patient." He was honored at the White House in 2015 as a Champion of Change for Parkinson's disease. He has an international following on the National Parkinson Foundation's Ask the Doctor web-forum and he is a Professor of Neurology at the University of Florida Health Center for Movement Disor...

ICD10 & CPT/HCPCS Comprehensive Physician Medical Coding with Test Prep - Paperback

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by Lyn Olsen (Author)2017 UPDATED ICD-10, CPT & HCPCS Comprehensive Physician Medical Coding BookAuthor BiographyDr. Lyn Olsen has taught health administration college courses for more than 18 years and has authored numerous books and presentations. She has five national healthcare administrative certificates in addition to her Ph.D. in Higher Education. Number of Pages: 552 Dimensions: 1.12 x 11.02 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: November 04, 2015

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Hematology Outlines: Atlas and Glossary of Hematology: Volume 1 - Hardcover

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by Hooman H. Rashidi (Author), John C. Nguyen (Author)The Hematology atlas and glossary in which this print version is based on was first introduced and integrated into the Hematology course at UC San Diego School of Medicine. Thereafter it became an integral part of the Hematology / Hematopathology course at UC Davis School of Medicine. It has also been integrated into the hematology course curriculum at various medical schools and Clinical laboratory scientist training programs. The online ...

The Lady's Companion: Or, an Infallible Guide to the Fair Sex Containing, Observations for Their Conduct Thro' All Ages and Circumstances of - Paperback

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by Multiple Contributors (Author)The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions to preserve these invaluable works in the largest archive of its kind. Now for the first time these high-quality digital copies of original 18th century manuscripts a...

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Health Divided: Public Health and Individual Medicine in the Making of the Modern American State - Paperback

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by Daniel Sledge (Author)The United States' health care system stands out for its strict division of policies dealing with public health and individual medicine. Seeking to explain how this division came to be, what alternative paths might have been taken, and how this shapes the contemporary landscape, Daniel Sledge offers nothing less than a reinterpretation of the making of modern American health policy in Health Divided. Where previous scholars have focused on failed attempts to adopt nat...

Community Public Health in Policy and Practice: A Sourcebook - Paperback

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by Sarah Cowley (Editor)This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. Since the first edition of this book was published, there has been considerable change across public health, health visiting and community nursing. The positive emphasis on developing and describing all services in relation to their purpose and client/user group is reflected in this second, emphasizing multi-disciplinarity and service focus rather than individual profession...

Introduction to Research for Midwives: With Pageburst Online Access

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by Colin Rees (Author)Struggling to understand the language of research? Need to understand the basic principles and processes of research? Do you find it difficult to know how to apply research to clinical practice? This third edition of Introduction to Research for Midwives is the answer! In simple language, it explains the world of research both for those who must use it as part of evidence-based practice and those undertaking research. The content is particularly student-friendly and pro...

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by Robin Cook (Author)The explosive new thriller from New York Times-bestselling author and master of the medical thriller Robin Cook. Newly minted chief resident at Boston Memorial Hospital Noah Rothauser is swamped in his new position, from managing the surgical schedules to dealing with the fallouts from patient deaths. Known for its medical advances, the famed teaching hospital has fitted several ORs as "hybrid operating rooms of the future"--an improvement that seems positive until an an...

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by Renzo Gracie (Author), John Danaher (Author) In recent years, the grappling arts have proven to be the most effective form of combat in mixed martial arts (MMA) and no-holds-barred (NHB) competitions. Above all others, the Gracie brand of Brazilian jujitsu has become recognized as the preeminent fighting style in unarmed combat. Now Renzo Gracie--instructor; competitor; and champion of numerous grappling, MMA, and NHB events--reveals the inner workings of the art in his latest book, Master...

The End of Alzheimer's: The First Program to Prevent and Reverse Cognitive Decline - Hardcover

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by Dale Bredesen (Author)The instant New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller A groundbreaking plan to prevent and reverse Alzheimer's Disease that fundamentally changes how we understand cognitive decline. Everyone knows someone who has survived cancer, but until now no one knows anyone who has survived Alzheimer's Disease. In this paradigm shifting book, Dale Bredesen, MD, offers real hope to anyone looking to prevent and even reverse Alzheimer's Disease and cognitive decline. Re...

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by Robert D. Lesslie (Author)You've heard about them. Extraordinary...unexplainable...seemingly miraculous true stories that couldn't have happened--but did. Real-life stories of life changes, answered prayers, inner and outer healing where they appeared impossible.Again and again, bestselling author Dr. Robert Lesslie has encountered such Miracles in the ER during his decades of experience in emergency medicine. In these vignettes--all true stories--Dr. Lesslie chronicles miracles of... phys...

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Angels to the Rescue: Inspirational Real-Life Stories from an Er Doctor - Paperback

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by Robert D. Lesslie (Author)Angels Are God's First Responders From bestselling author Robert Lesslie (over 400,000 books sold) comes an all-new collection of thrilling inspiration from the emergency room. Join first responders and ER doctors as they encounter life-or-death situations, putting their training and beliefs to the test. Be uplifted as you meet real-life angels, such as Elton, a daring highway patrolman who risks it all to prevent disaster James, the orthopedic tech with a God-giv...

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Angels on Call: Inspiring True Stories from the Er - Paperback

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by Robert D. Lesslie (Author)Who Is on Call for You?Whether they walk, or are wheeled, or are carried in, every person in the ER has a unique story to tell. And every one of them needs an angel.Bestselling author Robert Lesslie (over 400,000 books sold) invites you to experience the heart-pounding drama he's witnessed firsthand during his 30-plus years as an ER doctor. Go on call with Dr. Lesslie and encounter an unusual injury that puts two burly bikers flat on their backs a resilient cancer...

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Ask the Family Doctor: Practical Answers for Medical Situations Every Parent Faces - Paperback

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by Robert D. Lesslie (Author), Robert M. Alexander (Author)Get the Medical Info Your Family Needs When You Need It Most What do you do when you have a medical question regarding your children? Searching for answers online can be hit or miss. And can you trust the information you're reading? With over 80 combined years of experience, doctors Robert Lesslie and Robert Alexander have been helping parents take good care of their kids for decades. Now, they want to share their expertise with yo...

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Angels in the Er: Inspiring True Stories from an Emergency Room Doctor Volume 1 - Paperback

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by Robert D. Lesslie (Author)Twenty-five years in the ER could become a r sum for despair, but for bestselling author Dr. Robert D. Lesslie, it's a foundation for inspiring stories of everyday "angels"--friends, nurses, doctors, patients, and even strangers who offer love, help, and support in the midst of trouble."The ER is a difficult and challenging place to be. Yet the same pressures and stresses that make this place so challenging also provide an opportunity to experience some of life's...

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by Katherine Swarts (Editor)Editor Katherine Swarts has provided an interesting exploration into genetic disorders through this pro versus con arrangement of several essays from a variety of well-respected authorities. Should children with disorders be integrated into mainstream school districts or receive private, special education? Should prenatal testing for genetic disorders be equated with eugenics? Does embryonic stem cell research pose ethical considerations? Do siblings of children wi...

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Anatomy & Physiology Super Review - Paperback

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by Editors of Rea (Author), Jay M. Templin (Author)Need help with Anatomy and Physiology? Want a quick review or refresher for class? This is the book for you! REA's Anatomy and Physiology Super Review gives you everything you need to know!This Super Review can be used as a supplement to your high school or college textbook, or as a handy guide for anyone who needs a fast review of the subject.- Comprehensive, yet concise coverage - review covers the material that students must know about ana...

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by Jeffrey Lindsey (Author)REA's EMT Flashcard Book, 4th Edition Raise your score with 400 must-study test questions REA's flashcard book for the EMT exam helps you check your test-readiness and get a high score. Our flashcard book is the perfect refresher and offers a quick and convenient way to practice answering questions while pinpointing your strengths and weaknesses. Written by an expert with nearly 30 years of experience in the fire and EMS arenas, our flashcards give you full sc...

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Traverse City State Hospital - Paperback

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by Chris Miller (Author)Northern Michigan Asylum, which opened in 1885, was known during most of its years as Traverse City State Hospital. More than 200 photographs and images are provided, including many of the features and buildings long gone.It was run during its first decades by Dr. James Decker Munson, who left his legacy in the landscaped grounds and the medical center that today bears his name. Traverse City State Hospital served the mental health needs of a large part of Michigan for...

The Low-Fodmap Diet Step by Step: A Personalized Plan to Relieve the Symptoms of Ibs and Other Digestive Disorders -- With More Than 130 Deliciously S - Paperback

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by Kate Scarlata (Author), Dede Wilson (Author)A cookbook dedicated to easy, delicious, everyday recipes for the many sufferers of IBS and other digestive disorders, by a New York Times bestselling author and former Bon App (c)t contributing editor Do you suffer from IBS or a chronically sensitive stomach? The culprit may be your diet: many everyday foods contain FODMAPs -- a group of carbohydrates that can wreak havoc on your digestive system. Digestive health specialist Kate Scarlata and e...

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by David S. Helsel M. D. (Author), Trevor J. Blank (Author)Founded in 1797, Spring Grove State Hospital, now known as Spring Grove Hospital Center, is the second oldest continuously operating state psychiatric hospital in the country. This volume will reveal through a broad array of poignant historic images the extensive, complex, and fascinating history of Maryland's oldest hospital. Included are interior and exterior photographs of many of the hospital's historic buildings, as well as depic...

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The Body Heals Itself: How Deeper Awareness of Your Muscles and Their Emotional Connection Can Help You Heal - Paperback

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by Emily A. Francis (Author)Listen to the Emotional Wisdom of Your Muscles and Experience a Deeper Level of Healing You know a lot about the emotions in your mind and heart, but you probably don't know much about the emotions in your muscle body. The muscles are storehouses of emotion, and pain in those muscles is how your body reveals what needs to be healed--both emotionally and physically. Organized by muscle groups, The Body Heals Itself is your ideal guide to understanding the link betw...

Baby Er: The Heroic Doctors and Nurses Who Perform Medicine's Tinies Miracles - Paperback

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by Edward Humes (Author)Mientras que m s de catorce millones de norteamerica os sufren de diabetes, la proporci n se incrementa de manera considerable entre la poblaci n hispana, ya que los hispa os tienen dos veces mayor propensi n de desarrollar esta enfermedad que otros grupos. Las estad sticas se alan que al llegar a los cuarenta y cinco a os de edad, uno de cada diez hispa os estar enfermo de diabetes. Despu s de los cuarenta y cinco a os, uno de cada cuatro hispa os habr sido diagnost...

America Anonymous: Eight Addicts in Search of a Life - Paperback

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by Benoit Denizet-Lewis (Author)AMERICA ANONYMOUS is the unforgettable story of eight men and women struggling with addictions. For nearly three years acclaimed journalist Benoit Denizet-Lewis immersed himself in their lives as they battled drug and alcohol abuse, overeating, and compulsive gambling and sexuality. Alternating with their stories is Denizet-Lewis's candid account of his own recovery from sexual addiction and his compelling examination of our culture of addiction, where we obses...

To Live and Die in America: Class, Power, Health and Healthcare - Paperback

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by Robert Chernomas (Joint Author), Ian Hudson (Joint Author)Reviled as one of the worst healthcare providers in the world, the United States has among the worst indicators of health in the industrialised world, whilst paradoxically spending significantly more on its health care system than any other industrial nation. Economists Robert Chernomas and Ian Hudson explain this contradictory phenomenon as the product of the unique brand of capitalism that has developed in the US. It is this parti...

Patient Provider Interaction: A Global Health Communication Perspective - Paperback

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by Lisa Sparks (Author), Melinda Villagran (Author)This book offers a much-needed introduction to the dynamics of the communication exchange between providers and patients in the health-care environment. Starting from the principle that health-care-providers and patients try to speak the same language to reach the best decisions for patient care, but often misunderstand each other whilst navigating the process of diagnosis, treatment and care, Lisa Sparks and Melinda Villagran clearly explain...

Social Work and Mental Health - Paperback

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by Kate Karban (Author)Social Work and Mental Health offers a fresh approach to addressing mental health issues across all aspects of social work practice, emphasising the relevance of mental health for all social workers, not just those in specialist mental health settings. The book provides critical engagement with the complexities of contemporary theory, policy and practice in this area, recognising developments in user and carer involvement and interprofessional working. Key chapters foc...

Communication in Health Organizations - Paperback

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by Julie Apker (Author)Communication in Health Organizations explores the communication processes, issues, and concepts that comprise the organization of health care, focusing on the interactions that influence the lives of patients, health professionals, and other members of health institutions. This book integrates scholarship from communication, medicine, nursing, public health, and allied health, to provide a comprehensive review of the research literature. The author explains the complex...