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Global Health and International Relations - Hardcover

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by Colin McInnes (Author), Kelley Lee (Author)The long separation of health and International Relations, as distinct academic fields and policy arenas, has now dramatically changed. Health, concerned with the body, mind and spirit, has traditionally focused on disease and infirmity, whilst International Relations has been dominated by concerns of war, peace and security. Since the 1990s, however, the two fields have increasingly overlapped. How can we explain this shift and what are the impli...

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by Claude Quétel (Author)The book presents the first comprehensive history of the origin of syphilis, from its appearance in Europe at the end of the fifteenth century to the present day. Quetel examines the origins and treatments of syphilis over the centuries, focusing on the controls over sexual behaviour which were justified by the need to curb the spread of the disease. The author also investigates the cultural dimensions of the problem: for instance, the images of syphilis presented in ...

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by Judith Phillips (Author)Care is a diverse and evolving concept. It is taken as a natural part of life yet it is shaped by philosophical, ideological, political and economic arguments concerning its definition and purpose as well as how, where and to whom it is provided and funded. This lucid book provides an introduction to the concept of care, mapping out and unravelling the complex debates that surround its theory and practice. Key aspects of care, such as boundaries, cultural and geogra...

How to Master Nursing Calculations: Improve Your Maths and Make Sense of Drug Dosage Charts - Paperback

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by Chris John Tyreman (Author)For the maths-phobic, this 2nd edition of the best-selling How to Master Nursing Calculations, is ideal practice for learning key numeracy skills. The perfect companion for your training and in the first few crucial years of your career, it builds your competency through practice, revision and every day examples. Contents includes a review of the basics, clear illustrations of instrument scales, medical administration records and pharmaceutical labels as well as ...

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Old Wives' Tales: The History of Remedies, Charms and Spells - Paperback

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by Mary Chamberlain (Author)We may all know that dandelions make us wet the bed, and that stewed prunes are a cure for constipation, but how many of us were aware that a poultice of chicken manure is a remedy for baldness? Or that eel liver will aid a difficult labour? The woman healer is as old as history. For millennia she has been doctor, nurse and midwife, and even in the age of modern medicine her wisdom is handed down in the form of old wives' tales.Using extensive research into archive...

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The Yeast Connection Handbook: How Yeasts Can Make You Feel Sick All Over and the Steps You Need to Take to Regain Your Health - Paperback

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by William G. Cook (Author)What can you eat if you have a yeast-related problem? The Yeast Connection Handbook provides general information on the effects that some common foods can have on yeast sufferers, and crucial instructions on detecting the specific foods to which you are particularly sensitive or allergic. The authors then present over 225 recipes--for breads, soups, entrées, desserts, and more--that eliminate most common food allergens while providing a diet that is healthful and sa...

What You Must Know about Dialysis: Ten Secrets to Surviving and Thriving on Dialysis - Paperback

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by Rich Snyder (Author)Dialysis can be a life-saving technique for the individual whose kidneys are unableto remove toxic waste and excess water from the blood. But over time, the processcan become both physically debilitating and psychologically difficult. To address theseissues, kidney specialist Dr. Rich Snyder has written a complete guide to dialysis.This book not only provides answers to common questions about the process, butalso offers practical advice and strategies, as well as comple...

The Acid-Alkaline Food Guide: A Quick Reference to Foods and Their Effect on PH Levels - Paperback

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by Susan E. Brown (Author), Larry Trivieri (Author)*** OVER 200,000 COPIES SOLD ***In the last few years, researchers around the world have increasingly reported the importance of acid-alkaline balance. The Acid-Alkaline Food Guide was designed as an easy-to-follow guide to the most common foods that influence your body's pH level. Now in its Second Edition, this bestseller has been expanded to include many more domestic and international foods. Updated information also explores (and refutes...

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Smoothies for Kidney Health: A Delicious Approach to the Prevention and Management of Kidney Problems and So Much More - Paperback

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by Victoria L. Hulett Jd (Author), Jennifer L. Waybright Rn (Author)Smoothies for Kidney Health is a very special recipe book. It is expertly put together by a kidney donor, who is a registered nurse, and her mom, the recipient of her kidney. Together, they have taken their knowledge and experience to create a resource for all those suffering from chronic kidney disease (CKD). By explaining how kidney function is impacted by the foods we eat, they offer a simple way for patients to help slow ...

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What You Must Know about Age-Related Macular Degeneration: How You Can Prevent, Stop, or Reverse AMD - Paperback

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by Jeffrey Anshel (Author), Laura Stevens (Author)Age-related macular degeneration--AMD--is the most commonly diagnosed eye disorder in people over fifty. Well over two million Americans have been told they have AMD, and that number is expected to grow substantially. While this is a frightening statistic, over the last several years, medical researchers have shown that a number of effective treatments can slow, stop, and even reverse the progress of AMD. Now, best-selling authors Dr. Jeffrey ...

What You Must Know about Hashimoto's Disease: Restoring Thyroid Health Through Traditional and Complementary Medicine - Paperback

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by Brittany Henderson (Author), Allison Futterman (Author)In the United States, it is estimated that over 20 million people have thyroid problems. And of this number, the most common thyroid condition is Hashimoto's Disease--a form of hypothyroidism in which the body's immune system attacks its own thyroid gland. Despite millions of people having this disease, many suffer with life-changing symptoms for years without being diagnosed. And even after diagnosis, many Hashimoto's patients continu...

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What You Must Know about Dry Eye: How to Prevent, Stop, or Reverse Dry Eye Disease - Paperback

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by Anshel (Author)While the condition known as dry eye may sound like a minor problem, it can cause tremendous discomfort, even pain. Worse, this disorder can lead to eye fatigue, blurred vision, and difficulty driving, especially at night. In a healthy eye, lubricating tears continuously bathe the cornea--the dome-shaped outer surface of the eye. These tears provide a layer of liquid protection from the environment while nourishing the cells, keeping the eyes comfortable, and helping the eye...

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What You Must Know about Strokes: How to Recover from a Stroke and Prevent Another Stroke - Paperback

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by Amytis Towfighi (Author), Laura Stevens Msci (Author)No one is ever prepared for a stroke. It just happens, and when it does, the results can be life altering. From difficulties with communication to weakness, numbness, and cognitive difficulties, a stroke can have a wide range of consequences. For most people affected by a stroke, a flood of questions come afterward: How did this happen? What do we do next? What are our options? How long will recovery take? Am I at risk for another stroke...

The Alzheimer's Prevention Program: Keep Your Brain Healthy for the Rest of Your Life - Paperback

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by Gary Small (Author), Gigi Vorgan (Author)Want to keep Alzheimer's at bay for years-ideally, forever? Prevention is the way, and this is the guide. Now in paperback and updated throughout, The Alzheimer's Prevention Program is essential for everyone with a family history of Alzheimer's, and for the 80 million baby boomers who worry whenever they forget someone's name. It's the book that shows how to strengthen memory and avoid everyday lapses. How to incorporate the top ten brain-protecting...

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From Fearful to Fear Free: A Positive Program to Free Your Dog from Anxiety, Fears, and Phobias - Paperback

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by Marty Becker (Author), Mikkel Becker (Author), Lisa Radosta (Author)Almost every dog owner has a pet who suffers from fear, anxiety, and stress (FAS). They are the underlying cause of many concerning behaviors such as excessive barking, aggression, destructive behaviors, and house-soiling. They are also the source for deterioration of the human-animal bond, and can make a trip to the veterinarian, pet groomer, or boarding facility miserable for pet and owner alike. Left untreated, these ne...

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The Wisdom of the Rooms: 12 Months of Reflections for People in Recovery - Paperback

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by Anonymous Author (Author)This is more than just daily meditation book--this is a book of Twelve Step quotes and daily reflections that come right from the meeting rooms of recovery. These are the 'Aha' moments shared by people in the program, like: "Humility is not thinking less about yourself, but rather thinking about yourself less." Each timeless piece of practical recovery wisdom like this is followed by a three-paragraph reflection of "What it was like, what happened, and what it's li...

Quackery: A Brief History of the Worst Ways to Cure Everything - Hardcover

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by Lydia Kang (Author), Nate Pedersen (Author)What won't we try in our quest for perfect health, beauty, and the fountain of youth? Well, just imagine a time when doctors prescribed morphine for crying infants. When liquefied gold was touted as immortality in a glass. And when strychnine--yes, that strychnine, the one used in rat poison--was dosed like Viagra. Looking back with fascination, horror, and not a little dash of dark, knowing humor, Quackery recounts the lively, at times unbeliev...

Pharmacy Education: What Matters in Learning and Teaching - Paperback

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by Lynne M. Sylvia (Author), Judith T. Barr (Author)Pharmacy Education: What Matters in Learning and Teaching is an essential resource for any pharmacy faculty member. More than a narration of the philosophical aspects of teaching and personal perspectives on life as a faculty member, it explores 'what matters", "why it matters", and "how to apply" the matter to teaching, learning, and assessment in pharmacy education. It covers a variety of teaching settings (e.g., large classroom, small gro...

Principles of Risk Management and Patient Safety - Paperback

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by Barbara J. Youngberg (Author)Principles of Risk Management and Patient Safety identifies changes in the industry and describes how these changes have influenced the functions of risk management in all aspects of healthcare. The book is divided into four sections. The first section describes the current state of the healthcare industry and looks at the importance of risk management and the emergence of patient safety. It also explores the importance of working with other sectors of the heal...

Johns Hopkins Patient Guide to Lung Cancer - Paperback

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by Justin F. Klamerus (Author), Julie R. Brahmer (Author), David S. Ettinger (Author)Johns Hopkins Patients' Guide to Lung Cancer is a concise, easy-to-follow "how to" guide that puts you on the path to wellness by explaining lung cancer treatment from start to finish. It guides you through the overwhelming maze of treatment decisions, simplifies the complicated schedule that lies ahead, and performs the task of putting together your plan of care in layman's terms. Empower yourself with accur...

EMS Supervisor: Principles and Practice - Paperback

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by Orlando Dominguez (Author)Emergency medical services (EMS) personnel are thoroughly trained and educated in patient care. They put their knowledge and skills into action at a moment's notice to treat patients' illnesses and injuries and to save lives. But what happens when EMS practitioners advance to leadership positions and take on responsibilities beyond patient care? EMS Supervisor: Principles and Practice provides the new or aspiring EMS officer guidance in confronting common challeng...

Dietitian's Guide to Assessment and Documentation - Paperback

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by Jacqueline Morris (Author)Dietitian's Guide to Assessment and Documentation takes an investigative approach to nutrition assessment - reviewing the collection and analysis of evidence to determine the real nutrition-related problem, understanding the underlying problem and its effect on nutritional status, and providing intervention to address the problem - thereby improving nutritional health. This text will help students learn how to formulate interview questions, how to create goals and...

Myofascial Trigger Points: Pathophysiology and Evidence-Informed Diagnosis and Management: Pathophysiology and Evidence-Informed Diagnosis and Managem - Paperback

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by Jan Dommerholt (Author), Peter Huijbregts (Author)Myofascial Trigger Points: Pathophysiology and Evidence-Informed Diagnosis and Management's emphasis is on the etiology of trigger points with a critical overview of current concepts. The contributing authors are the most respected myofascial pain research and practice experts. The authors address the etiology of trigger points, the epidemiology of myofascial pain, clinical management of patients, specific treatment issues, and the role of ...

DX/Rx: Pancreatic Cancer: Pancreatic Cancer - Paperback

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by Maeve Lowery (Author), Eileen O'Reilly (Author)Dx/Rx: Pancreatic Cancer was recently honored with 4 Stars from Doody's Book Review! Written by two expert oncologists specializing in pancreatic cancer, Dx/Rx: Pancreatic Cancer is a concise pocket reference for all professional caregivers of patients with pancreatic cancer. This handy guide provides comprehensive, up-to-date information on the epidemiology, symptoms, diagnosis, and management of malignancies of the pancreas. Topics include d...

Becoming a Breast Cancer Nurse Navigator - Paperback

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by Lillie D. Shockney (Author)Becoming a Breast Cancer Nurse Navigator is an innovative new resource that guides nurses through the process of becoming a nurse navigator at breast cancer centers. Written by a nationally renowned expert nurse navigator, this essential resource provides direction on improving efficiency and effectiveness in delivery of care. Important features of the book include an overview of the history of navigation, case studies to reinforce concepts and information on bec...

Principles of Epidemiology Workbook: Exercises and Activities: Exercises and Activities - Paperback

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by Ray M. Merrill (Author)This workbook was written for students of epidemiology and serves as a supplement to any one of several introductory text books in epidemiology. Each chapter is divided into an introduction, a series of questions and detailed responses, and a series of Homework questions. At the end of each chapter is a table with a list of selected epidemiology text books with accompanying chapters in those books that the workbook chapter may supplement. The general learning outcome...

DX/Rx: Prostate Cancer: Prostate Cancer - Paperback

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by Lewis J. Kampel (Author)Dx/Rx: Prostate Cancer, Second Edition is a thoroughly revised and updated pocket-sized manual that details precise, up-to-date information for diagnosis and treatment of Prostate Cancer. Throughout the book, tables and figures summarize important clinical data and current professional society recommendations, while salient references direct readers to additional information. Updates have been made to the Second Edition, including additional information on treatment...

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Anatomy Student's Self-Test Visual Dictionary: An All-In-One Anatomy Reference and Study Aid - Spiral

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by Ken Ashwell (Author)The Anatomy Student's Self-Test Visual Dictionary is an all-in-one anatomy reference and study guide. Arranged by body systems, it includes more than 500 full-color anatomical illustrations. All body parts labeled on the illustrations are linked to concise definitions. Barron's authoritative visual guide to human anatomy includes: More than 500 detailed anatomical illustrations Definitions for every labeled body part More than 2000 terms explained More than 100 black-a...

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by Dixie L. Dennis (Author)Many students wonder what it is like to die or how to cope when someone they love dies. Living, Dying, Grieving helps answer these important questions and provides a mature understanding of what death really is. Taking a "life education" approach, this book offers helpful tips and techniques for mastering a fear of death, suggests helpful ideas for taking care of the business of dying, and encourages students to live longer by adding excitement into their lives. Wit...

Prehospital Behavioral Emergencies and Crisis Response - Paperback

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by American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (Author), Dwight A. Polk (Author), Jeffrey T. Mitchell (Author)Prehospital Behavioral Emergencies and Crisis Response was designed to complement Jones & Bartlett Learning's Continuing Education series. This resource educates readers on the crisis and behavioral health issues of patients in the prehospital environment. Separated into three parts, coverage includes: the acute behavioral crisis, chronic mental health issues, and prehospital respons...

Little Black Book of Pediatrics - Paperback

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by Chiedza G. Jokonya (Author), Sydney R. Sewall (Author)The Little Black Book of Pediatrics provides comprehensive, concise, evidence-based information on the diagnosis and treatment of children and adolescents. This book features a simple, accessible template for each subject, and quick and easy references to the relevant literature, including up-to-date pediatric journals. This pocket guide is a convenient resource offering instant access to vital information. The Little Black Book of Pedi...

A Sacred Covenant: The Spiritual Ministry of Nursing: The Spiritual Ministry of Nursing - Paperback

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by Mary Elizabeth O'Brien (Author)New from celebrated author Mary Elizabeth O'Brien, A Sacred Covenant: The Spiritual Ministry of Nursing focuses on the nurse's personal spirituality and spiritual needs and is a great companion to her other books especially Spirituality In Nursing: Standing on Holy Ground. Each chapter is based in scripture, both Old and New Testament, providing a broad spiritual grounding for the topics discussed. Number of Pages: 116 Dimensions: 0.28 x 8.48 x 5.9 IN Publica...