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Living with Hepatitis C, Fifth Edition: The Complete Health Guide to the Causes and Treatment of Hepatitis C
by Gregory T. Everson
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The Most Trusted Resource and Reference for Millions of AmericansLiving with Hepatitis C was the first book to explain in everyday language the causes of this disease, its major and minor symptoms, and all of the latest treatments available. Researchers have continued to make dramatic strides in helping the millions of Americans who suffer from Hepatitis C since the book's first publication, and each new edition has kept up with the most recent findings.The latest revised Living With Hepatitis C... more info>>
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Living With Multiple Sclerosis [MultiFormat]
by Piet Mesmer
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Are you one of the millions of people living with MS? Are you constantly searching for cures, treatment options and information about your condition? Do you even know if you have MS? Did you know that there are different types and symptoms of MS? Did you know that common symptoms can be confused with other diseases? Here are just a few: Partial loss of vision or total loss of vision in one eye Double vision General weakness Change in sensation of hands, legs, and face Unsteady walki... more info>> (Published: 2007)
Words: 15938 - Reading Time: 45-63 min.
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Medical-Surgical Nursing Demystified [Secure eReader]
by James Keogh
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The painless way to master medical-surgical nursing Need to learn the complexities of medical-surgical nursing but find yourself looking for some anesthesia after perusing thick textbooks? Here's your remedy! This easy-to-follow guide delivers the material with surgical precision. Medical-Surgical Nursing Demystified features a full chapter for each system--cardiovascular, respiratory, immune, hematologic, nervous, musculoskeletal, gastrointestinal, endocrine, genitourinary, and integumentary. ... more info>>
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Mitral Valve Prolapse: Benign Syndrome? [MultiFormat]
by Sharon Anderson-Alter
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Sharon Anderson explores Mitral Valve Prolapse, a syndrome that has puzzled many for decades, and sheds light on a disease that affects so many and is addressed too little. The symptoms of the disease are not dissimilar from those of other ailments: palpitations, fainting, fatigue, shortness of breath, migraine headaches, chest pain, episodes of extremely rapid or irregular heartbeat, dizziness and lightheadedness. This makes diagnosing this disease more challenging, but Anderson explains why th... more info>> (Published: 2004)
Words: 213187 - Reading Time: 609-852 min.
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Natural Medicine For Weight Loss [MultiFormat]
by Deborah Mitchell
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DO YOU KNOW... The metabolic rate of two people of the same age, sex, and body type may vary as much as 20 percent; Most of the weight loss from popular high-protein diets is water? and not fat; An addiction to sugar can make it impossible for you to lose weight--unless you know the simple steps (and dietary supplements) for breaking it; Thermogenic agents can trigger your body to burn fat--safely (Find out which ones are recommended? and which to avoid); An herbal form of phen-fen is available ... more info>> (Published: 1997)
Words: 54499 - Reading Time: 155-217 min.
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Neuroscience: PreTest Self-Assessment and Review [Secure eReader]
by Allan Siegel
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; 500 USMLE-type questions, answers & explanations
; High-yield facts reinforce key concepts
; Targets what you really need to know
; Student-tested and reviewed
PreTest(R) is the medical student's most dynamic weapon for mastering the USMLE Step 1.
; Designed to simulate the exam
; Reviewed by recent examinees
; Mimics the real exam, question by question
PreTest(R) is the closest you can get to seeing the test before you take it.
This one-of-a-kind test prep guide helps ... more info>> (Published: 2002)
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Never Give Up: Living Well Despite MS [MultiFormat]
by Stephen Baron
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Join Stephen Baron as he shares his true story involving 20 years battling this mysterious disease, and how he made the impossible possible when challenged by both the psychological and physical obstacles corrected with a chronic ailment. From the seat of a wheelchair, see MS through the author's eyes--that there is joy and hope for everyone, even the terminally ill. Stephen is a shining example that happiness can be achieved through life's gravest downfalls, and has opened a new door of optimis... more info>> (Published: 2008)
Words: 32798 - Reading Time: 93-131 min.
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Nurturing the Unborn Child [Limited MultiFormat: 2 Formats Available]
by Thomas Verny, Pamela Weintraub
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Pregnancy can be a tense time for a mother and her partner, but Dr. Thomas Verny and Pamela Weintraub have outlined ways for parents to communicate with their child in order to relieve stress and create a lasting bond. NURTURING THE UNBORN CHILD diagrams a nine-month program involving such exercises as massage, music and dance to stimulate the relationship between parents and child. Through these techniques parents can learn how to analyze their fears during pregnancy and create ways to alleviat... more info>> (Published: 2007)
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Nutrition Almanac, Fifth Edition [Secure eReader]
by Lavon J. Dunne
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The new Fifth Edition contains the latest material on the nutrition/disease front: solid information on the latest supplementation, herbs, and vitamins; additional exercise/nutrition benefits and interactions; and much more.
*Examines the connections between nutrition and disease
*Clarifies the role of proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, and minerals
*Details the optimal supplementation dosages for individual needs
*Presents the latest scientific data on health and eating
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On The Other Side: The Journey of a Cancer Survivor [MultiFormat]
by Sue Northey
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Like many other individuals, when I was first diagnosed with cancer I struggled to deal with my diagnosis. My first inclination was to learn as much as I could. I scanned and read dozens of books in search of the proper balance of information, guidance, inspiration and hope. But in the end, I found myself exasperated by the fact that nothing seemed to fill my needs. When a physician recommended that I write a book about my battle with cancer, I remembered that hopeless feeling I had experienced.... more info>> (Published: 2007) ARIANA Award Winner: Best Cover Art
Words: 37531 - Reading Time: 107-150 min.
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Optimal Nutrition for Optimal Health [Secure eReader]
by Thomas E. Levy
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With so much conflicting (and sometimes dangerous) information available about the role of diet in wellness, it's hard to know where to turn for dependable information. Destined to become a classic in its field, Optimal Nutrition for Optimal Health emphasizes the keystone of sound nutrition proper nutrition-and examines today's most cutting-edge and controversial health topics, including: food combining; blood-type diets; carbohydrate-free eating; cholesterol; fiber; lactose; glutenDr. Levy disp... more info>> (Published: 2002)
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Overdiagnosed: Making People Sick in the Pursuit of Health
by H. Gilbert Welch
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From a nationally recognized expert, an expos� of the worst excesses of our zeal for medical testing�Diagnoses of every condition, from high cholesterol and high blood pressure to osteoporosis, diabetes, and even cancer, have skyrocketed over the last few decades. Yet Americans are living longer than ever. While the medical establishment credits aggressive early disease detection as the cause of improved public heath, it is in fact the reason so many of us are told we are sick. Going against... more info>>
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Physiology : PreTest Self-Assessment and Review [Secure eReader]
by Patricia Metting
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This one-of-a-kind test prep guide helps you toget to know material on the physiology shelf exam and the USMLE Step 1; practice with 500 USMLE Step 1-style questions with referenced answers;review explanations for right and wrong answers; and build confidence, skills, and knowledge.
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Playing Through Arthritis
by David Silver
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?Playing Through Arthritis is a great book because it keeps you moving to help you feel your very best.?
--Denise Austin, host of ?Fit and Lite? on Lifetime and bestselling fitness author
?Dr. Silver clears up misconceptions about arthritis and chronic pain and guides the reader toward mastery, activity, and superior quality of life. A must-read for anyone grappling with the challenges of arthritis.?
--Jonathan Kellerman, Ph.D., novelist and clinical professor, USC School of Medicine
?F... more info>> (Published: 2003)
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Pocket Guide to Diagnostic Tests [Secure eReader]
by Diana Nicoll, Stephen J. McPhee, Michael Pignone
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This edition of this book is hailed as "a lean, mean reference machine."--Journal of Family Practice. This updated, information-rich resource facilitates the process of selecting and interpreting more than 350 commonly used diagnostic tests, from laboratory tests of electrocardiography. Key references accompany each test to assist with the practice of evidence-based medicine; includes chapters on laboratory procedures, therapeutic drug monitoring, useful algorithms, and more.
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Practical Psychoanalysis for Therapists and Patients [Secure eReader]
by Owen Renik
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A clear and readable how-to manual for results-oriented psychoanalysis.
By now, the term "practical psychoanalysis" has become an oxymoron. The way psychoanalytic treatment is generally conducted is extremely impractical and doesn't serve the needs of the vast majority of potential patients, who want to achieve maximum relief from emotional distress as quickly as possible. This unfortunate state of affairs is ironic, considering that psychoanalysis became popular on the basis of its therapeut... more info>>
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Principles of Surgery, Companion Handbook [Secure eReader]
by Seymour I. Schwartz, G. Tom Shires, Frank C. Spencer
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Designed for quick reference by the busy student, resident, or practitioner, the Schwartz Handbook is now completely up-to-date and referenced to the seventh edition of Principles of Surgery. The emphasis is on diagnosis and surgical management, including the latest advances in surgical technique and technology.
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Retrain Your Brain, Reshape Your Body [Secure eReader]
by Georgia Andrianopoulos
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Get off the dieting roller coaster and stopovereating at its source--the brain The brain is an adaptable organ, one that is alwayslearning and always rewiring itself. One of thereasons so many people struggle to lose weight is thattheir br
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Safety First for Savvy Seniors [MultiFormat]
by Ron Smith
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"I've fallen and I can't get up." We've seen that commercial time and time again, but for seniors it's no joke. The Home Safety Council reports that deaths from home injuries and car accidents triple for adults between the ages of sixty-five and eighty-four, and are eight times as much for those eighty-five and older. The book describes simple dos and don'ts of basic safety techniques seniors can use at home, while traveling, behind the wheel of a car, in meal preparation, during a hospital stay... more info>> (Published: 2009)
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Self-Awareness
by Travis Bradberry, Ph.D.
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On the page and online, the world's most popular personality profiling system helps readers reach their full potential. Based on the IDISC? personality profiler?an updated and rigorously validated proprietary version of DISC, the world's most popular form of personality testing?this book provides readers with a simple yet scientifically-grounded method to determine their own behavioral type?and how to read and respond to others. Self-Awareness is an authoritative, insightful, and practical guide... more info>>
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Sensual Rejuvenation: Maintaining Sexual Vigor Through Midlife and Beyond [MultiFormat]
by Judith Sachs
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Did you know that sex can dramatically boost your overall well-being? If you, like many people, are hitting midlife and feeling that sex is just not what it used to be, think again. While you are experiencing a variety of physical and emotional changes, sex can still be one of the enduring pleasures you can enjoy through midlife and on to your golden years. Now this unique guide provides important information on age-related changes in sexual function and offers a wide range of medical, holistic,... more info>> (Published: 1999)
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Sports Medicine [Secure eReader]
by Francis G. O'Connor, Robert Sallis, Robert Wilder
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Easy access to concise, authoritative answers on the comprehensive range of health issues sports clinicians confront. Perfect as a desk reference or quick review for certification exams, this manual gives readers quick solutions to diagnostic and treatment questions, an abundance of useful tables and charts, emergency-care procedures, plus incisive strategies for keeping athletes healthy. (Published: 2004)
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Stress Management SourceBook [Secure eReader]
by J. Barton Cunningham
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It's no secret that there is a near-epidemic of stress and stress-related diseases in the United States. Here with the cure is The Stress Management SourceBook, filled with useful stress-assessment tests and practical, holistic stress-reduction techniques. (Published: 2002)
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Stress the Silent Killer [MultiFormat]
by Ryan Sawyer
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It begins like any other day. After hours of tossing and turning, you have finally fallen into a fitful sleep when you are jarred awake by the blaring of your alarm clock. Already feeling depleted before the day begins, you drag yourself out of bed, stagger to the shower and try to shake off the nagging anticipation of another daily grind. You fly through the kitchen with a hasty good morning, grab your cup of coffee and bark at your 3 year old who is reaching for your arms with oatmeal covered ... more info>>
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The 10 Best Questions for Living with Fibromyalgia: The Script You Need to Take Control of Your Health
by Dede Bonner, Ph.D., Patrick Wood, Ph.D.
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Get all the questions you need to take charge of the diagnosis and become the "Ultimate Informed Consumer" of your own health care.
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