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"Understanding Cancer: A Simplified Guide" is an essential resource for individuals seeking a clearer understanding of this complex and often misunderstood disease. Authored by a seasoned family doctor, this book distills the complexities of cancer into an accessible and easy-to-understand format, making it an ideal read for anyone interested in learning about cancer.The book begins with an introduction to the basics of cancer biology, explaining...
22) Spit and Polish
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Ruth was delighted to enter nursing school at Kingston General Hospital. Nursing had to be a better life than staying in her tiny town, marrying a local boy, and raising a large family for her father's church. Struggling at first, she is sent to the local Tuberculosis Sanatorium to build up her skills. It's 1946, and the San is overflowing with wounded and returning soldiers, women, and children. Ruth must find her way among the dying, depressed,...
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Small Pupils can be defined as cases with less than 6 mm pupillary dilation termed as small pupils or non-dilating pupils. The main causes of the small pupil include psuedo exfoliation syndrome, floppy iris syndrome, white cataracts, previous uveitis, and long-term use of the miotic dropsIn this book, we are going to discuss various manual techniques of small pupil management. The details of the cases are as follows:Case1: Nuclear cataract grade 4...
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Gulf War Syndrome: Is It a Real Disease? asks a recent headline in the New York Times. This question-are certain diseases real?-lies at the heart of a simmering controversy in the United States, a debate that has raged, in different contexts, for centuries. In the early nineteenth century, the air of European cities, polluted by open sewers and industrial waste, was generally thought to be the source of infection and disease. Thus the term miasma-literally...
25) Learning to Lead, Learning to Care: The History of the Student National Medical Association (SNMA)
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Since 1964, the Student National Medical Association (SNMA) has been the guardian of the recruitment, retention, and graduation of minority medical students. Learning to Care, Learning to Lead: The History of the Student National Medical Association is the story of how SNMA came to prominence and continues to be the organization most directly responsible for enhancing the numbers of culturally sensitive and clinically excellent physicians in the United...
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Get the Summary of Kris Newby's Bitten in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Bitten" by Kris Newby recounts the author's personal experience with tick-borne diseases following a vacation on Nashawena Island. Kris and her husband Paul, who had recently found financial success, were bitten by ticks, leading to a debilitating illness that evaded medical detection. The book delves into the history of Lyme disease, beginning...
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Get the Summary of Brandy Schillace's Mr. Humble and Dr. Butcher in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Mr. Humble and Dr. Butcher" recounts the story of Dr. Joseph E. Murray, who performed a pioneering kidney transplant on Richard Herrick using his identical twin brother Ronald's kidney. The book delves into the history of organ transplantation, the challenges of immune system rejection, and the advancements in surgical...
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Get the Summary of Christopher M. Palmer MD's Brain Energy in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Brain Energy: A Revolutionary Breakthrough in Understanding Mental Health and Improving Treatment for Anxiety, Depression, OCD, PTSD, and More" by Christopher M. Palmer MD presents a novel perspective on mental health disorders, positing that they are fundamentally metabolic disorders of the brain. Palmer argues that...
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"Are you a student dreaming of donning the white coat and making a difference in the world? Or perhaps you're a seasoned professional seeking to reignite your passion for medicine? In either case, have you found yourself wondering: How do I navigate the labyrinthine journey to becoming a professional doctor? Embark on a captivating exploration with 'How to Become a Professional Doctor.' This comprehensive guide is more than just a roadmap; it's a...
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Ce livre révèle les clés pour rester jeune et dynamique à tout âge, sans être entravé par les contraintes souvent associées au vieillissement. À travers une approche holistique, ce livre explore les aspects essentiels de la santé physique, mentale et émotionnelle, offrant des conseils pratiques et des stratégies éprouvées pour cultiver une vie épanouissante et pleine de vitalité.En se basant sur des recherches scientifiques actuelles...
31) Optimisez votre cerveau: Les secrets de la neuroscience pour booster votre mémoire, votre créati
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Ce livre passionnant explore les secrets de la neuroscience pour aider les lecteurs à booster leur mémoire, leur créativité et leur productivité. Il présente les dernières recherches dans ce domaine et offre des conseils pratiques pour améliorer votre cerveau.Le livre commence par expliquer les bases de la neuroscience et comment le cerveau fonctionne. Ensuite, il explore les différentes façons dont vous pouvez améliorer votre mémoire,...
32) Traiter efficacement les varices: Tout savoir sur les interventions chirurgicales pour une récup
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Ce livre est un guide complet qui vous apprend tout ce que vous devez savoir sur les interventions chirurgicales les plus courantes pour traiter les varices, y compris la crossectomie, le stripping, la phlébectomie et l'échosclérose.Vous apprendrez à comprendre les avantages, les risques et les coûts de chaque procédure, ainsi que le processus de récupération et de réadaptation après l'opération. Ce livre vous aidera à préparer votre...
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In this book, we look at the painful realities hospitals face when major disasters strike and emergency rooms are filled with seriously ill patients. With limited resources and an overwhelming number of lives at stake, the book discusses the complex decision-making process that hospitals undertake to determine who to save and who to prioritize.
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One night before Christmas…
Dr. Danielle Owens can't help but be intrigued by hot, brooding IVF consultant Alex Morgan. Then Dani offers him a chance to unload, leading to one very intimate night and a life-changing consequence!
Alex wants to do the right thing, but is clearly troubled. And after her divorce, Dani won't commit to a man who doesn't love her-even if she is pregnant! Alex wants Dani and their baby very much, but to win her he must...
35) Skincare 101
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This comprehensive skincare guide, "Skincare 101: A Comprehensive Guide to Healthy Glowing Skin" by Masonwabe Nyanga, is a must-read for anyone looking to improve their skincare routine and achieve a radiant complexion. The book covers a range of topics, including understanding your skin type, developing a personalized skincare routine, choosing the right products for your skin concerns, and the importance of self-care.Masonwabe's expertise in the...
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The prevention and treatment of disease with a plant-based diet now has a scientific foundation and is considered evidence-based medicine. Yet few physicians are making use of this valuable prophylaxis and treatment. One reason is that no textbook had been written to guide the practicing physician on how to prescribe a plant-based diet to their patients.
This book meets the needs of the practicing physician and includes 25 articles recently published...
37) Tula
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A sus veinticinco años, Tula Bowman es considerada la estrella más grande de Hollywood. Sin embargo, termina recluida en un psiquiátrico después de un colapso nervioso. ¿Cuál es la razón que desencadena su colapso nervioso? La perturbadora respuesta se encuentra en Tula, el primer libro de la serie La Época dorada de Hollywood.
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Unexpected surprises come in twos!
When Dr. Matteo Torres invites nurse Harriet Monticello to work with orphans in Buenos Aires, her head says yes! It's something she's always wanted to do...;although her heart is wary of the irresistible off-limits doc. Shy Harriet isn't used to taking anything for herself, and yet before they board the plane for Argentina, the chemistry between them combusts and they give in to just one night together...;
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39) Blue Notes
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How much grief is too much? How far should we go to avoid pain? From the author of the international bestselling novel Agatha comes a literary thriller about grief, love, science, and societal norms. A Danish university research group is finishing its study of a new medicine, Callocain: the world's first pill for grief. But psychology professor Thorsten Gjeldsted suspects that someone has manipulated the numbers to hide a disturbing side effect. When...
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One night before Christmas…
For physiotherapist April Henderson, gorgeous army doc Riley Callaghan is off-limits. With her life-altering surgery looming, she can't afford to consider anyone else right now. But when Riley is given the biggest news of his life-a son he knew nothing about-April can't help but offer him support.
Spending time with Riley and his adorable son, Finn, at Christmas gives April a glimpse of the life she's always wanted....
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