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This book is the outcome of a path-breaking symposium on HIV and human rights organized by the University of the West Indies Cave Hill, Barbados, together with the Pan Caribbean Partnership against HIV and AIDS (PANCAP) and the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS). An impressive gathering of international agencies, the judiciary, human rights experts, lawyers, nongovernmental organizations, academics, activists, business persons, union...
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Are you ready to embrace a life of empowerment and resilience despite the challenges of alopecia areata? Discover the transformative power of our groundbreaking self-help book, "Alopecia Areata."
In this comprehensive guide, you'll embark on a journey of self-discovery, equipped with valuable insights, practical advice, and empowering strategies to navigate the emotional, physical, and social aspects of living with alopecia areata. From understanding...
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Cell biology has become more popular that last few years with various types of infections being in the news. Cells of almost any kind have a basic anatomy and if you know the parts of the cell, you will have a much better understanding of what the news is talking about. I go over DNA and RNA, and introduce to you the concept of epigenetics. That is the expression of this DNA. All of the cells with a nucleus in your body has the same DNA, yet they...
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A timely, insider account of an important and controversial step in British Columbia's strategic effort to respond to the overdose crisis.
British Columbia is in the middle of an opioid crisis. Since the province of British Columbia declared a public health emergency in 2016 more than 9,400 people have died of drug poisoning in BC–an average of six people a day–with nearly 1,500 apparent opioid-related deaths in the first eight months of 2022.
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For women, health is the ultimate glass ceiling.
And for too many of us, the tools we have make it impossible to "win" at health.
The fact is, almost nothing in our global health marketplace is designed to serve and heal women. From external factors like the global male-centric medical model, the predatory wellness industry, and the commoditization of traditional health practices, to internal challenges like stacked societal and familial expectations...
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Informed consent has been the foundation of medical ethics for decades. The traditional model of doctor-patient communication has often failed to adequately incorporate patients' values and preferences into treatment decisions. In "The Paradigm Lens: Informed Consent to Shared Decision-Making," medical ethicist Steven Kahn explores the evolution of informed consent and the growing importance of shared decision-making in modern healthcare.
Kahn draws...
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The coronavirus pandemic conferred enormous power on certain government officials. They have no intention of giving it up.
In the space of a few weeks in early 2020, Americans witnessed the imposition of previously unimagined social controls by the biomedical security state-the unelected technocrats who suddenly enjoyed nearly absolute power to incarcerate, isolate, and medicate the entire population. In this chilling new book, a dissident scientist...
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This book is a somewhat unusual depiction of a difficult policy issue. It transcends almost all boundaries because of its constant change and its movement across many different participants.
It was found attached to a range of policy topics, methodologies and approaches. Some of these were familiar while others seemed new. Interest in this topic was exhibited across the globe and did not appear to be delivered along with a narrow political agenda.
While...
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Former Governor of Tennessee and CEO of Health America Corporation, Phil Bredesen "knows the American health care system inside and out. He knows both the theory and, more importantly, how things really work." In Fresh Medicine, he analyses the current state of American Health Care, beginning with a clear-eyed critique of the Affordable Care Act (Bill Frist, M.D., former Senate majority leader).
According to Bresden, the Obama Administration ushered...
11) Covid, Capitalism, and Class War, Volume 1 2020: A Social and Political Chronology of the Pandemic
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COVID, Capitalism, and Class War is the definitive scientific, social and political account of the COVID-19 pandemic, drawing on investigative reports, economic data, and extensive interviews with scientists, doctors, healthcare professionals, and workers.A unique element are the rich accounts by workers around the world – from factories, meatpacking plants, transport and logistic centers, hospitals, and schools – of the devastating toll the uncontrolled...
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"A Choice to Defend" is a compelling exploration of women's stories, delving into the complex terrain of abortion and reproductive rights. Through poignant narratives and intimate accounts, this book unveils the diverse experiences, challenges, and triumphs of women who have faced decisions surrounding reproductive health. It goes beyond the headlines, offering a nuanced portrayal of the deeply personal choices women make, the societal pressures they...
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In the profound pages of "From Silence to Strength: Empowering Communities Through Advocacy," readers embark on a transformative journey of empowerment and enlightenment. This extraordinary book unlocks the secrets of passionate advocacy, offering a beacon of hope and guidance to those who seek to champion the rights of children, teachers, and families. Discover the Power Within: With captivating lessons that resonate deep within the soul, readers...
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A leading public health expert presents a frank diagnosis of the U.S. healthcare system and the role we all play in our own wellness.
Through his groundbreaking work in clinical medicine and public health, Alfred Sommer has saved countless lives. But, doctors can only do so much. In this blunt assessment of the American healthcare system, Sommer argues that human behavior has a stronger effect on wellness than almost any other factor.
Despite exciting...
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Claude M. Rocan (1950-2020) est né à St. Boniface, Manitoba. Il a réalisé ses études au Collège universitaire Glendon (Université York) et à l'Université McMaster avant d'obtenir son doctorat en science politique à l'Université York. Il a occupé des postes de politique/conseil dans le gouvernement de la Saskatchewan et le gouvernement du Canada aux niveaux supérieurs professionnels et exécutifs. En tant que Directeur général du Centre...
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Though notoriously associated with Germany, human experimentation in the name of science has been, practiced in other countries, as well, both before and after the Nazi era. The use of unwitting or unwilling subjects in experiments designed to test the effects of radiation and disease on the human body emerged at the turn of the twentieth century, when the rise of the modern, coercive state and the professionalization of medical science converged....
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What's the Most Important Fact About the Healthcare Crisis? That We Already Know the Cure!
Whole Foods Markets, the State of Indiana, and innovators around the world have used forgotten American ideas to slash healthcare costs by 75 percent while simultaneously delivering true universal access, coverage for preexisting conditions, and an ironclad safety net.
Economics for Dummies author Sean Flynn explains that simple things-like price tags, competition,...
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DÉCEMBRE 2013, Guinée : un petit garçon succombe à une maladie non diagnostiquée. Ce décès mystérieux marque le début d'une épidémie d'Ebola de deux ans qui va faire trembler le monde et menacer nombre de pays, riches et pauvres confondus, en divers endroits de la planète. Le 31 mars 2014, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) lance un avertissement : cette épidémie, qui sévit désormais en Guinée, en Sierra Leone et au Liberia, est sans...
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