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...

Avez-vous une peau sensible? Souhaitez-vous améliorer votre apparence? Dans ce guide vous recevrez les conseils les plus efficaces et les plus économiques pour vous transformer en modèle! Ces méthodes sont couramment utilisées par les meilleurs modèles du monde et peuvent être appliquées même par un novice en quelques minutes seulement. Voici ce qui est inclus: - Sois plus jeune que jamais! - Astuces simples - Méthodes à faibles...

The first human organ transplant in 1950 at a suburban hospital is the focus of The Graft: How a Pioneering Operation Sparked the Modern Age of Organ Transplants. The book examines the controversies the operation generated and the progress medicine has made in organ transplantation.

Notre environnement s'est fortement modifié ces dernières décennies et, pour la première fois dans l'Histoire, nous devons faire face à une épidémie d'obésité. À l'échelle de notre société et de chaque individu, il y a certainement de la place pour de la prévention. Cependant, une fois la maladie installée, il ne suffit plus seulement d'adopter une bonne hygiène de vie. De nombreux cercles vicieux se sont installés et, même si chaque...

Praised by patients, parents, and dental and medical professionals, this book provides clear and concise information about wisdom teeth extraction: When and Why is it necessary to extract wisdom teeth Common mysteries, misconceptions, and facts about wisdom teeth Best approaches and techniques for a speedy healing and recovery Ideal age for extraction of wisdom teeth Anesthesia options, techniques, and recovery How to treat wisdom teeth pain and infection...

"The Hernia Mastery Bible: Your Blueprint for Complete Hernia Management" is a comprehensive guide designed to empower individuals facing the challenges of hernias. Beginning with an in-depth exploration of hernia anatomy, types, and causes, the book provides a solid foundation for understanding this common condition. It delves into the often-misunderstood world of hernia diagnosis, offering clarity and guidance for those navigating their healthcare...

The First World War resulted in appalling wounds that quickly became grossly infected. The medical profession had to rapidly modify its clinical practice to deal with the major problems presented by overwhelming sepsis. Besides risk of infection, there were many other issues to be addressed including casualty evacuation, anesthesia, the use of X-rays, and how to deal with disfiguring wounds-plastic surgery in its infancy. This book focuses closely...

Early in his groundbreaking career as a maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Morton Goldberg coined "The Humpty Dumpty Syndrome" to describe patients whose eggshell-thin facial bones had been damaged by trauma, disease, or malformation. The Humpty Dumpty Syndrome is his memoir of surgical adventures as he did what all the king's horses and all the king's men couldn't. He put people back together again. His story begins in a dark, dusty basement at Harvard...

This book, The Painful Dental Implant, is written to help patients understand peri-implantitis, the most common complication and cause of pain with dental implants. You will learn why peri-implantitis happens, why it may be on the rise, how to prevent it, which treatments work. Additionally, you will learn how to choose the right team of dentists who can deliver remarkable results with less complications. If you are experiencing pain related to your...

Are you among the tens of thousands of people who have lost a dramatic amount of weight? If so, congratulations! You did it! Those years of struggling and failed diets are behind you. Perhaps you did it through weight loss surgery. Or, perhaps it was through diet and exercise. Either way, you have created a new body and a new life for yourself. But, now that the weight is gone, are you left with extra skin? If so, it likely causes you embarrassment...