University of Nottingham, England. New edition of a synopsis of pediatric diagnosis and treatment, for medical students. Emphasizes common disorders and communicating with the parents. Previous edition 1987...
The revised and updated second edition of Managing a Modern Hospital contains a judiciously compiled collection of writings on modern hospital management. The book is a fitting response to the compelling need for incorporating professionalism and better resource management in hospital administration..
"You are about to start on a great adventure. You are going to transition from reading about science to becoming a scientist."-From the PrefaceUsing engaging, disarming prose, author Mary Harrington shows neuroscience students how to go about selecting a topic, designing an experiment, analyzing the..
Designed specifically to meet the needs of nursing students in the initial stages of training, the book focuses on the essential knowledge and skills needed for effective patient-care while at the same time helping students to achieve the NMC outcomes required for entry into branch programs. Each ch..
Do you want to know how to help people with mental health problems? This book introduces you to the core skills and essential knowledge you need to deliver high-quality care. Mental Health Nursing is a practical, values- and evidence-based resource which will guide and support you through your pre..
Students may not be aware of it, but Tomorrow′s Doctors (2009) will have a significant impact on their undergraduate medical education. Aimed at new medical students, this book highlights the key themes in British medical education and how the recommendations in Tomorrow′s Doctors will affect their ..
A guide to aging well provides a fitness plan, a smoking cessation plan, weight loss tips, and stress relief techniques, and includes ways to cope with and prevent common age-related ailments, including arthritis and varicose veins...
Filled with personal stories, vital lessons, visual guides, easy exercises, and a wealth of ideas, a revolutionary twelve-week program shows readers how to look at food in a new light, which will help them to change their eating habits, promoting successful and permanent weight loss. 30,000 first pr..
Provides answers to essential questions on every aspect of pregnancy and birth, from preconception to the first six weeks. Written by two obstetricians and a midwife, the book includes information on assisted conception, special care pregnancies and postnatal health and a fully updated directory of ..
There is nothing inevitable about aging--that is the inspiring message from Dr. Deepak Chopra. "Once again Dr. Chopra presents us with information that can help us live long, healthy lives. For all those interested in a long, full life, this book is a valuable resource."--Bernie Siegel, M.D., author..
This comprehensive and practical guide to the health issues and concerns of students from birth through age 21 is thoroughly revised and updated in the newest edition. The book provides easy-access to information on developmental stages, learning domains, acute and chronic illnesses, medical syndrom..
The Individualised diet solution to staying healthy, living longer and achieving your ideal weight. Have diets you've tried in the past failed or even been counter-productive? Are you sure your diet is right for your blood type? This breakthrough programme is the only one to reveal the hidden key to..
Yay! The newly revised Colorado Cleanse book is here. We ve fully re-envisioned this book to create a full-color, easy-to-follow guide through all the what s, why s, and how s of the Colorado Cleanse. Based on years of facilitating the Colorado Cleanse, the highly anticipated third edition of this b..
World-renowned psychologist and nutritionist Patrick Holford has teamed up with prominent psychiatrist Dr Hyla Cass, expert in nutrition and mental health. Together they reveal ways to improve the quality of your life and help you feel on top of the world without resorting to artificial substances. ..
The Good Back Book is the essential handbook for anyone wishing to prevent back problems, improve everyday posture and embrace a healthy lifestyle.The Good Back Book offers you: • An understanding of the anatomy of the spine• A guide to improving common faulty postures• Detailed step-by-step exercis..
When the woman he loved was diagnosed with a metastatic cancer, science writer George Johnson embarked on a journey to learn everything he could about the disease and the people who dedicate their lives to understanding and combating it. What he discovered is a revolution under wayan explosion of n..
Exposes the greed behind the companies that make up the pharmaceutical industry, analyzing the reluctance of the companies to take risks, the raising of prices when faced with competition, the real reasons behind high prices, and other key issues. Original...
A doctor removes the normal, healthy side of a patient's brain instead of the malignant tumor. A man whose leg is scheduled for amputation wakes up to find his healthy leg removed. These recent examples are part of a history of medical disasters and embarrassments as old as the profession itself.In ..
In The Enzyme Factor, Dr. Hiromi Shinya presents his research, grounded in his 45 years of medical practice in the United States and Japan. This research supports the idea of a miracle enzyme out of which all the enzymes the body needs are produced. He suggests cancer and other diseases occur when t..
HYPERTENSION, is associated with in- creased death and ill health. STROKES, HEART ATTACKS and KIDNEY FAILURES are the end results of untreated hyperten sion. These are Preventable Deaths. The presence of co-existing risk factors like smoking, high cholesterol levels, diabetes mellitus, overweight an..
For many who suffer mood swings or depression, or who frequently feel bloated or exhausted, the problem lies with their body chemistry. The author offers a nutritional plan designed to maintain the correct balance between seratonin, beta-endorphin and blood sugar...
Nutrition specialists Harvey and Marilyn Diamond prove that it's not only what we eat, but also when and how that keep us trim and healthy. America's #1 health and diet book...
Why can't you get rid of that tummy - even though the rest of your body is trim? Why don't you have defined abs and a taut bottom - even though you exercise?These are common problems faced by men and women who lead busy, active lives. But now, help is at hand. The Fat-Stripping Diet means you get th..
Brings together the latest scientific breakthroughs and essential lifestyle changes in an eight-step program designed to counter the negative effects of behavior, prevent disease, and achieve total health and wellness, featuring such key elements as Choice, Rest, Environment, Activity, Trust, Interp..
Describes health issues faced by women, including menopause and hormone replacement therapy, thyroid disorders, nutritional needs, skin care, and stress management...
In this groundbreaking and absorbing book Dr. Sharon Moalem, delves back into the evolution of man to offer a radical perspective on survival, the human body, and our understanding of disease. Survival of the Sickest will change the way you think about your body.Dr. Moalem investigates peculiar and ..
The number of high blood pressure cases has risen by 91 per cent in ten years, according to statistics put out by the Office of Population, Censuses and Surveys, and the number of people suffering heart attacks has increased by 14 per cent over the same period. Here is a programme of drug-free ways ..
Herbal teas have their own characteristic virtues. Some are slightly stimulating, others are soothing and induce quiet sleep or act as tranquilizers. Many are tonics that can bring an "out-of-gear" system back to complete health. The author describes a wide range of tea-making herbs and gives instru..