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1) 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...
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'Yet another compulsively readable, astonishingly encyclopedic book from Roy Porter...his best to date: an epic, one-volume narrative history of man's struggle with the infirmities of his body, from Aesculapius to AIDS.' SIMON SCHAMA
'Whether you are interested in the advent of the stethoscope, the history of yellow fever, the bubonic plague or, closer to home, coronary heart disease, the feminist influence on medicine, drug abuse, childbearing or...
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Merlin Fanshaw western mysteries volume 1
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The Crow Indians are on short rations, and hungry. Every now and then, they steal a steer or two from the cowmen. The cowmen strike back and steal the Crows' horses. Once in a while, somebody gets shot.
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"What won't we try in our quest for perfect health, beauty, and the fountain of youth? Well, just imagine a time when doctors prescribed morphine for crying infants. When liquefied gold was touted as immortality in a glass. And when strychnine--yes, that strychnine, the one used in rat poison--was dosed like Viagra. Looking back with fascination, horror, and not a little dash of dark, knowing humor, Quackery recounts the lively, at times unbelievable,...
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It takes someone like Dr. Rajiv Parti, an anesthesiologist who specialised in treating pain, to tell the truth about it. After suffering from a series of debilitating nearly fatal illnesses that started in August 2008, Dr. Parti realised he was addicted to painkillers in March 2011. That's when he made the difficult but ethical choice to give up his practice, to conquer his addiction, and to search for a real solution. Soon he realised that his pain...
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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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At the end of her residency, Shayla Callaway turns to ex-soldier Reid Becker for help when her work with a research team turns dangerous.
Reid was an elite soldier whose career ended abruptly in a mission gone awry; now he spends too much time in his best friend's bar. Then Shayla walks into his life with a desperate plea for help. How can he resist a beautiful blonde? She is months away from finishing her residency when a stint with a research team...
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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,...
17) Doctors
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"This photo-illustrated book for early readers gives examples of different things doctors do: setting broken bones, yearly check-ups, taking care of cancer patients, and more"--
18) Veterinarians
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"This photo-illustrated book for early readers describes what veterinarians do to help keep all kinds of animals healthy, including dogs, cats, zoo animals, and farm animals"--
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When the wind blows volume 2
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The six children have escaped horrifying government experiments, a childhood in captivity and frightening brush with death. Living out in the world for the first time, they yearn to be reunited with Kit and Frannie, the couple who saved their lives. And Max, the leader of the flock, is seized by and overpowering fear that the kids are about to face a danger greater than any they've ever known. All that the children want is to return to the one place...
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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...