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When Dr. Croft takes in orphan Eleanor Beady, he doesn't realize that he's gained an apprentice. Raised amidst Croft's experiments, "Nora" becomes his most trusted assistant-an unthinkable and unlawful pursuit for a woman. Nora helps Croft's groundbreaking research and his clinic gain recognition, and she finds she doesn't mind working in the background, as long as she can continue to hone her skills. But the arrival of a new surgical resident threatens...
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HarperWave, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2014]
Edition
First edition.
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English
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"For decades, Dr. Jeffrey Bland has been on the cutting edge of Functional Medicine, which seeks to pinpoint and prevent the cause of illness, rather than treat its symptoms. Managing chronic diseases accounts for three quarters of our total healthcare costs, because we're masking these illnesses with pills and temporary treatments, rather than addressing their underlying causes, he argues. Worse, only treating symptoms leads us down the path of further...
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William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2019].
Edition
First edition.
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English
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Most new symptoms turn out to be minor issues, but if you have one, how worried should you be. The authors walk you through the most common symptoms and provide helpful, conversational guidance on what to do. Organized in a humorous, easy-to-access format and packed with practical information and expert advice, this book is an essential resource for your household. -- adapted from back cover summary. "A comprehensive, light-hearted resource for your...
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St. Martin's Press
Pub. Date
[2018].
Edition
First edition.
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English
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There is a lot of misinformation thrown around these days, and Shapiro helps readers distinguish between the falsehoods and the evidence-backed truth. Using a blend of science and personal stories, she covers everything from exercise to supplements, diets to detoxes, and medical testing to media coverage, while also providing simple solutions anyone can implement.
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Mayo Clinic Press
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"In Mayo Clinic Guide to Integrative Medicine, experts from the Mayo Clinic break down dozens of the most common integrative therapies used today. From meditation and various spiritual practices, to spa treatments and medicinal herbs, readers can learn the ins and outs of popular integrative therapies, and ultimately decide if integrative medicine is right for them"--
10) Amped: a novel
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English
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Technology makes them superhuman. But mere mortals want them kept in their place. The New York Times bestselling author of Robopocalypse creates a stunning, near-future world where technology and humanity clash in surprising ways. The result? The perfect summer blockbuster.
As he did in Robopocalypse, Daniel Wilson masterfully envisions a frightening near-future world. In Amped, people are implanted with a device...
As he did in Robopocalypse, Daniel Wilson masterfully envisions a frightening near-future world. In Amped, people are implanted with a device...
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The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2015.
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English
Description
What was emergency medicine like in the 1800s? Go back in time to the American Civil War for a glimpse at how military doctors and surgeons treated wounds and combatted infection. Compare these injuries and treatments to those of the Boston Marathon bombing. Also, contrast the medical treatment given to President Garfield after he was shot with the treatment Reagan received after his attempted assassination..
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The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2015.
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English
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How do you handle patients in altered mental states, suffering from unusual thoughts and behaviors? How do you figure out their story and make an accurate diagnosis? Discover how, in cases like these, doctors rely more than ever on signs and clues from a patient’s family and friends..
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The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2015.
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English
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Emergency department doctors should always assume every patient has a life-threatening illness—even though only 10% to 20% actually do. How do doctors manage this healthy “paranoia”? And how do they prepare themselves and their patients for the worst outcome while planning for the best?.
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The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
This lecture’s cases illustrate how sports-related injuries are treated in emergency departments. You’ll encounter a softball player suffering from a concussion, a young boy’s dangerous eye injury from a haphazard game of lawn darts, a teen rescued from a near-drowning event, and a golfer’s stubborn poison ivy rash..
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Doctors are commanded to do no harm to their patients. What’s equally important is protecting themselves in those rare instances where a patient may do them harm. Get an inside look at how emergency doctors handle dangerous situations, including a patient acting violently and a patient suffering from a highly infectious disease..
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The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2015.
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English
Description
Discover how emergency doctors use OLD CAAAR: a simple mnemonic to accurately— and quickly—pinpoint the location and characteristics of a patient’s pains. Also, learn what happens when a doctor has to think fast and doesn’t have the time to ask each of the OLD CAAAR questions..
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Emergency department patients often aren’t ready to trust the doctors attending them, since they have just met. In this lecture, learn how doctors work with patients who aren’t completely forthcoming to build trust and coax out embarrassing—or seemingly irrelevant—details to arrive at the right diagnosis and get them the treatment they need..
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Gain insights into tips and practices that emergency department doctors and patients should know to ensure their safety. Topics include the risks of conscious sedation (which is less safe than general anesthesia), the importance of knowing your allergies, and the dangers involved in handing off a patient to another provider..
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
You're a doctor 11 hours into your shift, and you've just walked into a waiting area packed with patients. There's an elderly man complaining of chest pain, a teenage girl whose arms are swollen with bee stings, and an ambulance bringing in two unresponsive kids from a car crash. What do you do next? In Dr. Benaroch's 24 lectures, experience for yourself the high-stakes drama and medical insights of life in an everyday emergency department: the most...
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Emergency department doctors have to stay especially vigilant when dealing with patients who have traveled abroad¬—especially in the developing world. Find out how they handle uncommon diseases and infections transmitted by mosquitoes, sexual activity, and more. Then, visit a ski clinic for a peek at some other travel-related emergencies..
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