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As medical technology advances and the number of users across different mediums increases, how do we continually shape medical education and practice to meet the needs of these users? Clinical Solutions and Medical Progress through User-Driven Healthcare provides comprehensive coverage and understanding...

This is a Summary of Giulia Enders' GUT:The Inside Story of Our Body's Most Underrated OrganOur gut is almost as important to us as our brain and yet we know very little about how it works. Gut: The Inside Story is an entertaining, informative tour of the digestive system from the...

Babies Didn’t Come with Instructions…Until Now! Keep this easy-to-use book handy, so you can get the latest medical advice whenever you need help! It provides up-to-date medical information to guide you through your baby’s first year. It includes the latest information on newborn screening,...

Is hypothyroidism affecting your life, work, and family; are you a different person now than you were a few years ago? "The Hypothyroid Diet" is a simple step-by-step system you could use to start eliminating your symptoms one by one. It will show you exactly what to do so you can jumpstart...

The 11+ process is lengthy and tortuous for the children taking the exam and you their parents and teachers. How can we ease the pressure on everyone involved and give our children the very best chance of success? Neuro Linguistic Programming offers strategies for; building self esteem; goal setting;...

In this comprehensive and accessible guide, long-term care expert Stella Henry helps readers navigate the daunting logistics and powerful emotions of making care decisions for an elderly parent or loved one. Drawing from her 36 years as a registered nurse and a nursing home administrator, as well...

According to the National Cancer Institute, there are an estimated 13.7 million living Americans who are cancer survivors. The institute expects that number to rise to almost 18 million over the next decade. The Institute of Medicine notes that patients diagnosed with cancer have an estimated 64%...

Dr. Saibil's [book] should be required reading for those individuals and families who live with the realities of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. It is a treasure trove for those who are new to the illnesses, and a wonderful reference even for those who have long experiences with them. -- Bruce...

A complete medical examination includes a history, physical examination and basic laboratory analysis. Performed with compassion and care, it provides a diagnosis eighty percent of the time. Busy physicians, who find themselves pressed for the time necessary to complete this important task,...

There is danger in delaying the evaluation of an unexplained medical symptom. The author lists thirty-four such symptoms, describes them in detail, lists the possible diagnoses the symptoms may represent, their urgency, and the consequences of delay in diagnosis.Procrastination is the thief of time and...

The latest and most effective information on preventing and treating colds and flu Under the weather? Eminent lung specialist Neil Schachter, M.D., arms you with the knowledge you need to boost immunity and avoid illness. And when colds, flu, and other respiratory infections do strike, you'll...

Atrial Fibrillation is an abnormal irregular heart beat Lung diseases and hyperthyroidism contributes to it It is caused by coronary heart disease and other heart condition Other causes are congenital heart disease and systemic afflictions Typically there is fast heart beats and sense of palpitations There...

Chapter 1 Parathyroid Diseases The parathyroid glands are located at the back of the Thyroid glands in humans and produce the parathyroid hormone. They are the size of a grain of rice. There are usually four parathyroid glands, which are usually located on the rear surface...

Aching or painful feet make it hard to stand or walk—not to mention dance, play sports, and take part in other activities. To keep you on your feet, this book offers a rich resource for understanding what can go wrong and how disorders, diseases, and injuries to the foot are diagnosed and treated. In...