In this astonishing and startling book, award-winning scienceand history writer Robert Whitaker investigates a medical mystery:Why has the number of disabled mentally ill in the United Statestripled over the past two decades? Every day, 1,100 adults andchildren are added to the government disability rolls because theyhave become newly disabled by mental illness, with this epidemicspreading most rapidly among our nation’s children. What is goingon? Anatomy of an Epidemic challenges readers to think through thatquestion themselves. First, Whitaker investigates what is knowntoday about the biological causes of mental disorders. Dopsychiatric medications fix “chemical imbalances” in the brain, ordo they, in fact, create them? Researchers spent decades studyingthat question, and by the late 1980s, they had their answer.Readers will be startled—and dismayed—to discover what was reportedin the scientific journals. Then comes the scientific query at the heart of this book: Duringthe past
Since its founding in 1951, the Epidemic Intelligence Servicehas waged war on every imaginable ailment. With suitcases keptpacked, vaccinations at the ready, the EIS's little-recognizedmedical professionals and scientists are always on call. And whenan epidemic hits, the EIS will be there to crack the case, howevermysterious or deadly. Over the years they have successfully battledpolio, cholera, and smallpox, to name a few, and in recent yearshave turned to the epidemics killing us now--smoking, obesity, andgun violence among them.These professionals have not served withoutcontroversy. But for the most part, they have performed theirtasks--difficult, dangerous, or dead end--without fanfare, savingcountless lives in the process. The successful EIS model has alsospread internationally: former EIS officers on the staff of theCenters for Disease Control have helped to establish nearly thirtysimilar programs around the world. EIS veterans have gone on tobecome leaders in the world of public health in organization
Southwest EMS Education, Inc., Glendale, AZ. Pocket reference covers anatomy and physiology, basic electrophysiology, sinus mechanisms, atrial rhythms, junctional rhythms, ventricular rhythms, atrioventricular (AV) blocks, pacemaker rhythms, and an introduction to the 12-lead ECG. Previous edition: c1995. Color illustrations. Softcover.
America’s perceptions about the inevitable effects of aging areabout to be completely rethought, thanks to groundbreaking newinformation from an internationally known expert on hormones andantiaging medicine. Thierry Hertoghe, M.D., has an importantmessage to share: people are aging unnecessarily. Based on thirty-five years of scientific studies, The HormoneSolution: Stay Younger Longer with Natural Hormone and NutritionTherapies is the first book that offers a pre*ive programto counter memory loss, weight gain, wrinkles, shrinking musclemass, impotence, hair loss, and a host of other signs and symptomsof aging. Dr. Hertoghe offers an effective program of hormonereplacement therapy using safe, low doses of natural hormones—inconjunction with a healthy diet and vitamin and mineralsupplements—to help people maintain physical, mental, and emotionalhealth and literally restore their bodies to a state that’s threeto twelve years younger than their actual age. He identifies thefifteen main, crucial horm
We are in the middle of a cultural revolution in the healthcare industry. Nearly eight thousand people practice TraditionalChinese Medicine in the US and thirty-five states currently offersome form of legal status for its practice. Many people are seekingalternatives to the Western, medical approach to health care. Tothese seekers, Voices of Qi is an invaluable aid inexploring what Traditional Chinese Medicine has to offer. AlexHolland has done an admirable job of presenting the basic tenetsand practices to this ancient tradition in a clear, concise andaccessible manner.
How Doctors Think is a window into the mind of the physician andaninsightful examination of the all-important relationship betweendoctorsand their patients. In this myth-shattering work, JeromeGroopmanexplores the forces and thought processes behind thedecisions doctorsmake. He pinpoints why doctors succeed and whythey err. Most impor-tant, Groopman shows when and how doctors can-- with our help --avoid snap iudgments, embrace uncertainty,communicate effectively, anddeploy other skills that can profoundlyimpact our health.
Written by two renowned authorities who specialize in the treatment of breast cancer, a surgeon and an oncologist, this lucid step-by-step guide has established itself as the indispensable book women need to make informed decisions about the care that is right for them.
The American Indian medicine wheel was an ancient way ofcreating sacred space and calling forth the healing energies ofnature. Now, drawing on a lifetime of study with native healers,herbalist and ethnobotanist E. Barrie Kavasch offers a step-by-stepguide to bringing this beautiful tradition into your own life--fromvibrantly colorful outdoor circle designs to miniature dish,windowsill, or home altar adaptations. Inside you’ll find: ? Planting guides for medicine wheel gardens in every zone, fromdesert Southwest to northern woodlands ? A beautifully illustrated encyclopedia of 50 key healing herbs,including propagation needs, traditional and modern uses, andcautions ? Easy-to-follow herbal recipes, from teas and tonics to skincreams and soaps--plus delicious healing foods ? Ideas for herbal crafts and ceremonial objects, includingsmudge sticks, wind horses, prayer ties, and spirit shields ? Seasonal rituals, offerings, and meditations to bless andempower your garden and y
About the Author. Since 1937. Merriam-Webster is America's foremost publisher of language-related reference works. The company publishes a diverse array of print and electronic products, including Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, Eleventh Edition – America's best-selling desk dictionary – and Webster's Third New International Dictionary, Unabridged. Merriam-Webster can be considered the direct lexicographical heir of Noah Webster. In 1843, the company bought the rights to the 1841 edition of Webster's magnum opus, An American Dictionary of the English Language, Corrected and Enlarged. At the same time, they secured the rights to create revised editions of the work. Since that time, Merriam-Webster editors have carried forward Noah Webster's work, creating some of the most widely used and respected dictionaries and reference books in the world.
Nestled in the Smoky Mountains of eastern Tennessee, the townof Johnson City saw its first AIDS patient in August 1985. Workingin Johnson City was Abraham Verghese, a young Indian doctorspecializing in infectious diseases who became, by necessity, thelocal AIDS expert. Out of his experience comes a startling,ultimately uplifting portrait of the American heartland.
New title! A concise guide to the essential language of medicine. More than 35,000 entries. Pronunciations provided for all entries. Covers brand names and generic equivalents of common drugs.
Ablow offers pragmatic advice... ！ recommend this book. The tone is friendly and helpful, and because of [the author's recent medical school experience] he can tell you what you need to consider and the consequences of your choices with his own experiences freshly in mind....The organization and presentation are logical and easy to follow.., a walk through the entire process,including applications, and the ultimate rejection or acceptance.The book offers useful advice on college major, course selection and extracurricular activities. The author's pragmatism translates into sound advice for continued moral and intellectual development during a potentially dehumanizing process....This book offers practical suggestions about a very stressful and oftenambiguous process. High school and college students considering a career in medicine would benefit from the one or two evenings needed to read it. Anyone involved in advising students would also find it useful. 作者简介： KEITH RUSSELL ABLOW, M.D.,
Book De*ion A comprehensive study guide for students who want to score in the 90th percentile on the MCAT and get accepted to a top medical school. Featuring hundreds of the toughest practice questions with complete answer explanations and strategies for getting the right answers on test day. Synopsis: Think a 45 is out of the question? Think again. Kaplan's MCAT? 45 provides the extra tactics and advanced practice you need to help you get the absolute maximum score. Using this book with the practice test and intensive review of Kaplan's bestselling MCAT? Comprehensive Review, you can get the perfect score. TOUGHEST QUESTIONS Practice with "high-octane" questions -- the toughest you'll see on the test -- and get comprehensive explanations, plus tips and techniques for answering them quickly and accurately. HARDEST SCIENCE Target your review with specially-designed practice sets containing the hardest science concepts you'll see on the MCAT?. STRONGEST STRATEGIES Take apart the most complicated p
The first easy-to-use reference guide to saving 50% or more onthe 250 most commonly prescribed medications in the UnitedStates. Over 40 million Americans lack health insurance. Another 40 millionAmericans are insured by Medicare and do not have pre*ionmedications as a covered benefit. The 50 million covered byMedicaid are threatened by reduced benefits and limited formularycoverage. Even the 74 million Baby Boomers with health insuranceare impacted, as pharmaceutical companies pass their costs on inthe form of higher co-pays and insurance premiums. We all areaffected by the problem of rising pre*ion drug costs. Drugs for Less is the answer to the problem. Empowering consumerswith needed information, the book outlines seven simple strategiesto reduce rising pharmaceutical prices. Here, for example, are tipson how to ensure that drugs you buy online are safe, guidelines onhow to slice medications, and information on which generic drugsare more effective than the expensive brand-name versions. Mostimportantly
Author is in private practice in New York City, NY. Drawing on the advice and strategies she developed as an educator and career counselor for nurses, the author offers a new way of envisioning a career as an entrepreneurial enterprise. Helps to define the product, develop a marketing plan, research needs of the marketplace, and target an approach as the healthcare landscape changes. Soft --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
