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What causes mental illness? We've long blamed stress, trauma, and brain-chemistry imbalances. But a new theory is quietly achieving critical mass. In INFECTIOUS MADNESS, award-winning science writer Harriet Washington reveals that schizophrenia, obsessive-compulsive disorder, Alzheimer's, and anorexia also may be caused by bacteria, parasites, or viruses. Weaving together cutting-edge research and case studies, INFECTIOUS MADNESS shows how strep throat...
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Let's Meet a Vet!
What does a veterinarian do? Let's find out! Dr. Kate is a veterinarian. She visits a school to give Henry, the class guinea pig, a checkup. She shows the class the tools she uses. She tells them about the many things vets do. And the students learn how to take good care of Henry.
Hooray for veterinarians!
"Cartoon-style animated drawings in bright colors introduce diverse characters who will capture children's interest." -School...
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A poignant, funny, personal exploration of authenticity in work and life by a woman doctor. In 2017, Dr. Suzanne Koven published an essay describing the challenges faced by women doctors, including her own personal struggle with imposter syndrome-a long-held, secret belief that she was not smart enough or good enough to be a real doctor. Accessed nearly 300,000 times by readers around the world, Koven's Letter to a Young Female Physician has evolved...
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"A rigorous, skeptical, deeply reported look at the new science behind the mind's extraordinary ability to heal the body Have you ever felt a surge of adrenaline after narrowly avoiding an accident? Salivated at the sight (or thought) of a sour lemon? Felt turned on just from hearing your partner's voice? If so, then you've experienced how dramatically the workings of your mind can affect your body. Yet while we accept that stress or anxiety can damage...
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"Productive Healthcare Management" offers a strategic approach to optimizing healthcare operations. Explore essential topics such as leadership, resource allocation, and efficient workflows. Dive into innovative techniques for enhancing patient care, staff engagement, and cost-effective practices. This comprehensive resource empowers healthcare professionals and administrators to navigate complex challenges, achieve operational excellence, and elevate...
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La obra ha sido concebida para que el especialista en pequeños animales tenga a mano una guía que le permita actualizar y ampliar su capacidad para interpretar los datos de laboratorio efectuados en perros y gatos, así como su habilidad para relacionarlos e integrarlos con la anamnesis, examen físico y otras pruebas complementarias. Tanto profesionales como estudiantes encontrarán respuestas claras y debidamente fundamentadas a las preguntas...
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Las anomalías congénitas y adquiridas del macizo craneofacial abarcan un am-plio y complejo espectro de patologías con efectos devastadores para la vida de los pacientes. Desde el punto de vista del cirujano plástico, su enfoque y manejo integral demandan de la entera comprensión de los mecanismos fisio-patológicos subyacentes, la obligatoriedad de un manejo interdisciplinario y, desde la perspectiva quirúrgica, un profundo conocimiento de...
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From the retail supermarket outlets of huge, publicly traded corporations come processed, manipulated, engineered "food products" - produced by other wings of the same corporation. These artificial, toxic treats are then sold with the blessings of the Federal Trade Commission and the FDA - government organizations charged with safeguarding the public good - laying the foundations for future disease and chronic ill-health for the consumer, and a guaranteed...
11) The jury
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Paul Madriani novels volume 6
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Paul Madriani has ample reason to suspect he's representing a guilty man. Dr. David Crone, a respected medical researcher and principal in mapping the human genome, is charged with the murder of a young colleague: twenty-six-year-old Kalista Jordan, an African-American research physician whose body washed up on a beach in San Diego Bay. Forensic evidence links her murder with material in Crone's garage. Crone had both opportunity and motive: Kalista...
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Speak medical English fluently like a native speaker with these useful phrases, expressions, idioms and words for nurses, doctors, pharmacists and other medical professionals. What would it mean for your career to be able to speak and write freely in English when working in the medical field? How about understanding more of what you hear or read? The idioms, phrases, words, and expressions in Medical English Dialogues are designed to improve your...
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Author Carol A. Baraff has incorporated her forty years of researching and writing on holistic health topics from the Edgar Cayce readings into a simple yet complete everyday health guide full of practical solutions, natural remedies, and holistic health perspectives from the 'father of holistic medicine' himself. Baraff has divided her book into four easy-to-follow reference sections. Every aspect of health is covered with: 1) Diet: What's good,...
14) The doctors Blackwell: how two pioneering sisters brought medicine to women--and women to medicine
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The vivid biography of two pioneering sisters who, together, became America's first female doctors and transformed New York's medical establishment by creating a hospital by and for women. Elizabeth Blackwell believed from an early age that she was destined for greatness beyond the scope of ordinary womanhood. Though the world recoiled at the notion of a woman studying medicine, her intelligence and intensity won her the acceptance of the all-male...
15) State of wonder
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Researcher Marina Singh is sent by her boss at Vogel, a drug manufacturer, to the jungles of Brazil following the death of a co-worker. It is there that the company is looking into a miracle drug based on a tree bark used by a native tribe. Upon her arrival, Marina must find out the circumstances of her colleague's death, as well as find out why work has slowed to a crawl on the drug. That means dealing with Annick Swenson, a determined researcher...
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Are you constantly struggling with health issues or suffering from chronic disease?
Are you on medication to treat your symptoms but continue to feel sick?
Do you long to get well again?
TREATING YOUR BODY, NOT THE DISEASE
This book demonstrates that by treating the underlying root causes of ill health - you can turn the clock back AND GET WELL AGAIN.
YOU WILL LEARN HOW TO:
• Recognise the major root causes of ill health...
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Smoothies are the way to go! Not only can they be quick and easy to make, but when stored properly, smoothies also give you all the nutritional benefits of freshly-made fruits and veggies -- perfect for boosting your daily nutrient intake. Ready to learn how to store your smoothie so that it stays fresh and full of flavor every time? Keep reading - in this guide, we'll tell you how!
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SMUV: Your Guide to the Perfect Smoothie provides you with unique and delicious recipes for every palate. From sweet to savory, healthy or indulgent, there is something in here for everyone - whether you're new to blending concoctions or already a master mixologist. With tips on how to create flavour combinations and an explanation into each ingredient's nutritional benefits, this guide will help set you up on your very own smoothie journey - one...
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Beating the Odds: A Holistic Approach to Overcoming Lethal DiseasesEmbark on a transformative journey towards holistic well-being with "Beating the Odds: A Holistic Approach to Overcoming Lethal Diseases." In this illuminating guide, you'll uncover the secrets of harnessing the mind-body connection, exploring the power of personalized medicine, and integrating ancient wisdom with modern healthcare practices.Dive into the intricate dance between genetics...
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