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In this collection of nineteen unforgettable essays, Dr. Selzer describes unsparingly the surgeon's art. Both moving and perversely funny, Mortal Lessons is an established classic that considers not only the workings and misworkings of the human body but also the meaning of life and death. With a Preface written by the Author especially for this edition.
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Surgery is the crude art of cutting people open, yet it is also a symphony of delicate manipulation and subtle chords. So says Jonathan Kaplan in his stunning book Contact Wounds, an electrifying account of a doctor's education in the classroom, in life, and on the battlefield. Inspired by his father, a military surgeon in World War II and Israel's nascent fight for statehood, Kaplan became a doctor and was appointed to a post at a woefully understaffed...
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This book can be studied by undergraduate students preparing for their MBBS exams in surgery, and by postgraduate surgeons in training preparing for the MD exam in general surgery and the MRCS exams. The aim of this book is to make the assessment of medical students fair, structured, and objective. It can also be used as a training and review book by the students to improve their skills in history taking, clinical examination, and communication. It...
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Discover how The Curly Hair Method for Curly Hair Care book involves how to properly treat your curly hair to prevent damage to your curls, secrets I use to maintain your curly hair, and how to properly keep your natural curls shinier and alive day after day. In this book, no longer will you be aimlessly searching the internet for a Curly Hair Care book. I have compiled some of my tested and proven curly hair routines for over 9 years to share with...
5) The Bethesda System for Reporting Thyroid Cytopathology: Definitions, Criteria and Explanatory Notes
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This atlas is the offspring of the "The National Cancer Institute (NCI) Thyroid Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) State of the Science Conference," hosted by the NCI and organized by Dr. Andrea Abati. Preparations for the conference began 18 months earlier with the designation of a steering committee and the establishment of a dedicated, p- manent web site. The meeting took place on October 22 and 23, 2007 in Bethesda, Maryland and was co-moderated by...
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Cancer sadly afflicts many women of reproductive age and infertility affects 10 % of couples. Without doubt cancer and infertility have a devastating effect on women's lives and their families. The vast majority of people will go to enormous lengths to seek remission from long-term cancer, but a woman who has cancer and no children will often be prepared to risk her life to have a baby.
This book is about hope. Hope of a cure. Hope of having a baby....
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¡Atención Odontólogos!¿Sabías que muchas enfermedades sistémicas pueden tener manifestaciones orales? Si quieres aprender más sobre cómo identificar y tratar estas afecciones en tus pacientes, entonces este libro es para ti. "Patologías sistémicas en el consultorio odontológico" es una guía completa para el odontólogo que busca entender cómo las enfermedades sistémicas pueden afectar la salud oral de sus pacientes. Con información...
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"Burns Demystified: Doctor's Secret Guide" is a comprehensive and essential resource that unveils the intricate world of burns, offering a deep exploration into their understanding, prevention, and management. Authored by Dr. [Your Name], a seasoned burn specialist, this meticulously crafted book empowers readers with the knowledge and tools required to navigate the complex landscape of burn injuries.Within these pages, you'll embark on a profound...
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"What a terrific book….[Weston] leaves you feeling that if push came to shove you'd want to be operated on by her."
-Nicholas Shakespeare, author of Bruce Chatwin: A Biography
The continuing popularity of doctor shows on TV-from Scrubs, House, and Grey's Anatomy to the television phenomenon ER-indicates a widespread fascination with all things medical. Direct Red, by practicing ear, nose, and throat surgical specialist Gabriel Weston, takes...
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Glaucoma Signs And SymptomsOnly a percentage of the population knows that glaucoma can cause irreversible blindness.Unless we know the warning signals or experience the symptoms, we rarely miss changes in our eyes.A puff test detects very modest ocular pressure and eye hypertension during routine eye check-ups but it is not enough.We may need immediate eye treatment should we have:cloudy or blurry vision,headaches,nausea,or even a severe cataract...
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No le ha pasado que su paciente tiene algún tipo de patología?? no le menciona nada pero al momento de una cirugía le refiere los múltiples medicamentos bajo los cuales está bajo tratamiento, esto es mas común de lo que cree y la mayoría de las veces no reconocemos las interacciones, entre otras cosas, si son pacientes infantiles cuantas veces no ha ocurrido que no recuerdas como calcular las dosis...Por eso y mucho mas hemos diseñado este...
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Cancer: Bowel ScreeningA Simple Guide About How It Works To Help You Decide You know how hesitant you are to have a home Test kit done?So many people around the world are considering this.Yet, we throw up so many mental barriers to getting it done, including any repercussions.If you're thinking about taking a preliminary bowel screening test but aren't sure what to do next, this first book can assist.It should remove any early concerns about what...
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“Never, never, never give in”, Winston Churchill's famous quotation best sums up the life of Stephen Westaby, the world-leading cardiothoracic surgeon. This book chronicles the triumphs and failures of his surgical life, the lives saved and extended, the innovations (such as artificial hearts) he developed, and his research discoveries.
Having spent his childhood in the backstreets of a northern steel town, he went on to become one of the world's...
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Embark on a riveting journey with "The Appendicitis Mastery Bible: Your Blueprint For Complete Appendicitis Management." From the silent intruder to the calm before the storm, this comprehensive guide unveils the mysteries surrounding appendicitis. Delve into the anatomy of pain, surgical solutions, and the intricate road to recovery. Unleash the healing power within through lifestyle modifications, nutritional excellence, and the mind-body connection....
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"Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Demystified: Doctor's Secret Guide" is a comprehensive exploration of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA), offering readers a thorough understanding of this potentially life-threatening condition. Driven by a commitment to demystify medical complexities, the book delves into the definition of aneurysms, elucidates signs and symptoms, and explores the multifaceted risk factors involved. Dr. [Author's Name] expertly guides readers...
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Bent But Not Broken is a heartfelt journey of a girl and her family as they navigate the healthcare system from diagnosis to surgery and beyond. Follow them as they use their own words in blog posts and through an emotional and gripping narrative that puts you right by their side. All the ups, downs, challenges, and successes of the experience changed their lives and taught them that compassion and love build strong communities, even stronger families,...
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Cindi Broaddus didn't realize that her life was about to be forever altered as she sat in the passenger seat of a car on a lonely highway, speeding toward the airport in the early morning hours of June 5, 2001. A single mother of three and a delighted new grandmother, she was thinking only of her well-earned vacation when a gallon jar of sulfuric acid, tossed from an overpass by an unknown assailant, came crashing through the windshield. In a heartbeat,...
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Most people think that stroke victims end up looking like Frankenstein with a horrible facial expression and erratic movements.
But, that is not the way it has to be. Today, it is possible for some stroke victims to make a full recovery. Gerry Purdy knows this because his wife, Alicia — a healthy, beautiful and smart person — suffered a stroke on August 23, 2011 and was able to return to her vivacious self.
Our Stroke of Luck portrays the life...
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Greetings my new friend!
It is a pleasure to meet you and hopefully help you. If you are reading this, it means that either you yourself, or a loved one that you care for, needs help. Furthermore, you also need to know how to get that help and what your options are? Especially if you find yourself in a situation needing an organ transplant or ma-jor surgery like I was in. If this sounds like you or the person you are advocating for, please keep...
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A young, hopeful doctor's memoir-an unforgettable love story and an informative journey into the world of medicine and kidney transplantation that ultimately asks: What does it mean to let go of something that you love, even if it is life itself?
When Vanessa fell in love with Robert, she had no idea that the relationship would thoroughly transform her life. Robert suffered from end-stage kidney disease, which required him to endure years of debilitating...
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