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Tomorrow’s Medicine

by Scientific American ...

Narrated by Alex Boyles ...

Unabridged

6 hours 7 min

One hundred years ago, most of the medical treatments and technologies that we take for granted hadn’t even been imagined or were found in the pages of science fiction novels rather than medical journals. Today, on the other hand, medical research often sounds like science fiction.This audiobook, Tomorrow’s Medicine, looks at some of the more fascinating areas where technology that could transform ... Read more

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One hundred years ago, most of the medical treatments and technologies that we take for granted hadn’t even been imagined or were found in the pages of science fiction novels rather than medical journals. Today, on the other hand, medical research often sounds like science fiction.This audiobook, Tomorrow’s Medicine, looks at some of the more fascinating areas where technology that could transform
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Superbugs

The Race to Stop an Epidemic

by Matt McCarthy ...

Narrated by Matt McCarthy ...

Unabridged

7 hours 45 min

International Bestseller"An amazing, informative book that changes our perspective on medicine, microbes and our future."--Siddhartha Mukherjee, MD, New York Times bestselling author of The Emperor of All MaladiesA New York Times bestselling author shares this exhilarating story of cutting-edge science and the race against the clock to find new treatments in the fight against the an... ... Read more

$23.99 CAD

International Bestseller"An amazing, informative book that changes our perspective on medicine, microbes and our future."--Siddhartha Mukherjee, MD, New York Times bestselling author of The Emperor of All MaladiesA New York Times bestselling author shares this exhilarating story of cutting-edge science and the race against the clock to find new treatments in the fight against the an...
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Tøsne og forsytia

Noget om livet med Alzheimers

by Thomas Bredsdorff ...

Narrated by Thomas Bredsdorff ...

Unabridged

5 hours 58 min

Lene Bredsdorff levede en aktiv pensionisttilværelse med litteratur, musik og rejser, da hun i 2012 fik konstateret Alzheimers. Her fortæller hendes mand, Thomas Bredsdorff, om hendes sygdomsforløb, fra de første symptomer viser sig, til hun fire år senere kommer på plejehjem. Det er en fortælling om tab – af hukommelse, sprog, tids- og rumfornemmelse og ikke mindst samliv. Men det er også en ... Read more

$16.99 CAD

Lene Bredsdorff levede en aktiv pensionisttilværelse med litteratur, musik og rejser, da hun i 2012 fik konstateret Alzheimers. Her fortæller hendes mand, Thomas Bredsdorff, om hendes sygdomsforløb, fra de første symptomer viser sig, til hun fire år senere kommer på plejehjem. Det er en fortælling om tab – af hukommelse, sprog, tids- og rumfornemmelse og ikke mindst samliv. Men det er også en
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Autism and Standard of Living

Understanding the Environmental Crisis

by Zivota Nikolic ...

Narrated by AI Voice Betty Miller ...

Unabridged

3 hours 55 min

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. What if the comforts of modern life are quietly harming the youngest among us?In “Autism and Standard of Living”, Zivota Nikolic takes a bold step outside conventional medical thinking to explore how contemporary living spaces and environmental design may be contributing to the alarming rise in autism diagnoses. Drawing on years of independent research, ... Read more

$11.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. What if the comforts of modern life are quietly harming the youngest among us?In “Autism and Standard of Living”, Zivota Nikolic takes a bold step outside conventional medical thinking to explore how contemporary living spaces and environmental design may be contributing to the alarming rise in autism diagnoses. Drawing on years of independent research,
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Acid Revival

The Psychedelic Renaissance and the Quest for Medical Legitimacy

by Danielle Giffort ...

Narrated by Leslie Howard ...

Unabridged

8 hours

Psychedelic drugs are making a comeback. In the mid-twentieth century, scientists actively studied the potential of drugs like LSD and psilocybin for treating mental health problems. After a decades-long hiatus, researchers are once again testing how effective these drugs are in relieving symptoms for a wide variety of psychiatric conditions, from depression and obsessive–compulsive disorder to ... Read more

$27.99 CAD

Psychedelic drugs are making a comeback. In the mid-twentieth century, scientists actively studied the potential of drugs like LSD and psilocybin for treating mental health problems. After a decades-long hiatus, researchers are once again testing how effective these drugs are in relieving symptoms for a wide variety of psychiatric conditions, from depression and obsessive–compulsive disorder to
... Read more
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Pandemie - Die Welt im Corona-Krieg (Ungekürzt)

by Andreas Dripke, Markus Miksch ...

Narrated by Michael Hassinger ...

Unabridged

2 hours 27 min

Das vorliegende Hörbuch ist zugleich ein "Leitfaden zum Überleben". Die Autoren haben die Antworten auf alle wesentlichen Fragen rund um das neuartige Coronavirus kompakt zusammengefasst. Soweit wie möglich stützen sich dabei alle Aussagen in diesem Hörbuch auf Quellen, die von den Autoren als verlässlich eingestuft werden. Dazu gehören etwa die Weltgesundheitsorganisation (WHO) der Vereinten ... Read more

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Das vorliegende Hörbuch ist zugleich ein "Leitfaden zum Überleben". Die Autoren haben die Antworten auf alle wesentlichen Fragen rund um das neuartige Coronavirus kompakt zusammengefasst. Soweit wie möglich stützen sich dabei alle Aussagen in diesem Hörbuch auf Quellen, die von den Autoren als verlässlich eingestuft werden. Dazu gehören etwa die Weltgesundheitsorganisation (WHO) der Vereinten
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Spektrum Kompakt: Alzheimer - Suche nach den Wurzeln

by Spektrum Kompakt ...

Narrated by Matthias Hinz ...

Series series Spektrum Hörbuch
Unabridged

2 hours 33 min

Haben Sie heute schon Zähne geputzt? Falls nicht, sollten Sie dies dringend nachholen, denn Forscher haben herausgefunden, dass das für die aggressive Form der Parodontitis verantwortliche Bakterium auch an der Entstehung der Alzheimerdemenz beteiligt ist. Im Spektrum Kompakt-Hörbuch erfahren Sie auch welchen Einfluss der aufrechte Gang auf unser Gehirn hat, welche Alzheimer- und Demenz-Therapien ... Read more

$9.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Haben Sie heute schon Zähne geputzt? Falls nicht, sollten Sie dies dringend nachholen, denn Forscher haben herausgefunden, dass das für die aggressive Form der Parodontitis verantwortliche Bakterium auch an der Entstehung der Alzheimerdemenz beteiligt ist. Im Spektrum Kompakt-Hörbuch erfahren Sie auch welchen Einfluss der aufrechte Gang auf unser Gehirn hat, welche Alzheimer- und Demenz-Therapien
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Galileo's Middle Finger

Heretics, Activists, and the Search for Justice in Science

by Alice Dreger ...

Narrated by Tavia Gilbert ...

Unabridged

10 hours 39 min

A powerful defense of intellectual freedom told through the ordeals of contemporary scientists attacked for exploring controversial ideas, by a noted science historian and medical activistAn investigation of some of the most contentious debates of our time, Galileo’s Middle Finger describes Alice Dreger’s experiences on the front lines of scientific controversy, where for two decades she has ... Read more

$48.99 CAD

A powerful defense of intellectual freedom told through the ordeals of contemporary scientists attacked for exploring controversial ideas, by a noted science historian and medical activistAn investigation of some of the most contentious debates of our time, Galileo’s Middle Finger describes Alice Dreger’s experiences on the front lines of scientific controversy, where for two decades she has
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Psychiatry

A Very Short Introduction

by Tom Burns ...

Narrated by Mike Cooper ...

Unabridged

3 hours 47 min

Psychiatry is an endlessly controversial endeavor, incorporating emotively-charged questions over the reality of mental illness, the medicalization of everyday life, and the role of nature versus nurture which cause constant discussion today, and on which almost everyone has an opinion.In this Very Short Introduction Tom Burns explores the nature of psychiatry, focusing on what it can and cannot ... Read more

$21.97 CAD

Psychiatry is an endlessly controversial endeavor, incorporating emotively-charged questions over the reality of mental illness, the medicalization of everyday life, and the role of nature versus nurture which cause constant discussion today, and on which almost everyone has an opinion.In this Very Short Introduction Tom Burns explores the nature of psychiatry, focusing on what it can and cannot
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Overcoming Dyslexia: The Ultimate Guide to Recognizing and Overcoming Dyslexia With Proved Tools and Tactics

by Terry M. Robertson ...

Narrated by Nick Dolle ...

Unabridged

34 min

Have you asked yourself what is dyslexia? Learn about the signs of dyslexia in children as well as dyslexia treatment options.Today only, get this audio bestseller for a special price.Dyslexia affects 10-15% of the population and it is the most common learning disability. Individuals with this medical condition have difficulty in the areas of language processing. This condition makes it hard to ... Read more

$5.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Have you asked yourself what is dyslexia? Learn about the signs of dyslexia in children as well as dyslexia treatment options.Today only, get this audio bestseller for a special price.Dyslexia affects 10-15% of the population and it is the most common learning disability. Individuals with this medical condition have difficulty in the areas of language processing. This condition makes it hard to
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Concussion: How to Aid the Brain through the Recovery Process (How to Achieve Pain Relief Today and the Ultimate Guide to a Successful Surgery)

by Waldo Myers ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Matt G ...

Unabridged

1 hour 3 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury that occurs when a sudden blow or jolt to the head or body disrupts normal brain function. It can happen during sports, accidents, falls, or even minor impacts, and may not always involve loss of consciousness. Although often considered “mild,” a concussion can have serious short- and long-term effects if not ... Read more

$6.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury that occurs when a sudden blow or jolt to the head or body disrupts normal brain function. It can happen during sports, accidents, falls, or even minor impacts, and may not always involve loss of consciousness. Although often considered “mild,” a concussion can have serious short- and long-term effects if not
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Clinical Trial Manager - The Comprehensive Guide

by Viruti Shivan ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Madison G ...

Series series Vanguard Professionals
Unabridged

4 hours 41 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Mastering the Art of Effective Clinical Research Management for Breakthrough SuccessIn an era where the pace of medical innovation is faster than ever, "Clinical Trial Manager - The Comprehensive Guide" emerges as an indispensable resource for professionals navigating the complex landscape of clinical research management. This book serves as a beacon, ... Read more

$13.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Mastering the Art of Effective Clinical Research Management for Breakthrough SuccessIn an era where the pace of medical innovation is faster than ever, "Clinical Trial Manager - The Comprehensive Guide" emerges as an indispensable resource for professionals navigating the complex landscape of clinical research management. This book serves as a beacon,
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Flesh Made New

The Unnatural History and Broken Promise of Stem Cells

by John Rasko, Carl Power ...

Narrated by John Rasko ...

Unabridged

12 hours 58 min

The dazzling promise of stem cell medicine: does it work and will it save us? Two experts look at the hypeFor decades, we've been anticipating the dawn of regenerative medicine. Again and again, we've been promised that stem cells will soon cure just about every ill imaginable. If not tomorrow, then the next day, or the day after that, and so on. We're still waiting.This book is an antidote to ... Read more

$41.99 CAD

The dazzling promise of stem cell medicine: does it work and will it save us? Two experts look at the hypeFor decades, we've been anticipating the dawn of regenerative medicine. Again and again, we've been promised that stem cells will soon cure just about every ill imaginable. If not tomorrow, then the next day, or the day after that, and so on. We're still waiting.This book is an antidote to
... Read more
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Preventable

How a Pandemic Changed the World & How to Stop the Next One

by Devi Sridhar ...

Narrated by Devi Sridhar ...

Unabridged

13 hours 47 min

Brought to you by Penguin.Preventable uses the spellbinding story of the COVID-19 pandemic to show how global politics shape our health.Professor Devi Sridhar has risen to prominence for her vital roles in communicating science to the public and speaking truth to power. In Preventable she highlights lessons learned from outbreaks past and present in a narrative that traces the COVID-19 pandemic - ... Read more

$23.99 CAD

Brought to you by Penguin.Preventable uses the spellbinding story of the COVID-19 pandemic to show how global politics shape our health.Professor Devi Sridhar has risen to prominence for her vital roles in communicating science to the public and speaking truth to power. In Preventable she highlights lessons learned from outbreaks past and present in a narrative that traces the COVID-19 pandemic -
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Vorsorge für Männer 50+ - Dein Aktionsplan

Alle Checks für Herz, Prostata, Darm. Dein persönliches Gesundheitsmanagement.

by Christoph Mayer ...

Narrated by Enceladus (AI) ...

Unabridged

57 min

Männer 50+: Nehmen Sie Ihre Gesundheit aktiv in die Hand! Dieses Hörbuch ist Ihr persönlicher Aktionsplan für ein vitales Leben. Erhalten Sie einen klaren Vorsorgefahrplan für Herz, Prostata und Darm. Wir erklären Ihnen alles zu Darmkrebsvorsorge, dem PSA-Test und wie Sie Blutdruck, Cholesterin sowie Diabetes Risiko im Griff behalten. Minimieren Sie Schlaganfall Risiko und Herzinfarkt Prävention. ... Read more

$1.99 CAD

Männer 50+: Nehmen Sie Ihre Gesundheit aktiv in die Hand! Dieses Hörbuch ist Ihr persönlicher Aktionsplan für ein vitales Leben. Erhalten Sie einen klaren Vorsorgefahrplan für Herz, Prostata und Darm. Wir erklären Ihnen alles zu Darmkrebsvorsorge, dem PSA-Test und wie Sie Blutdruck, Cholesterin sowie Diabetes Risiko im Griff behalten. Minimieren Sie Schlaganfall Risiko und Herzinfarkt Prävention.
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Vild virus

by Jens Lundgren, Lars Igum Rasmussen ...

Narrated by Jesper Bøllehuus ...

Unabridged

16 hours 32 min

Virus har sat dagsordenen i Jens Lundgrens arbejdsliv, lige siden han som helt ung læge stod ved sygesengen hos dødsmærkede aidspatienter og forskede i at finde en effektiv medicinsk mehandling til dem. Resultatet kan alverdens hiv-patienter takke ham for i dag.Siden coronapandemiens start har han knoklet for at hjælpe livstruede patienter og udvikle nye behandlinger med videnskabeligt ... Read more

$52.99 CAD

Virus har sat dagsordenen i Jens Lundgrens arbejdsliv, lige siden han som helt ung læge stod ved sygesengen hos dødsmærkede aidspatienter og forskede i at finde en effektiv medicinsk mehandling til dem. Resultatet kan alverdens hiv-patienter takke ham for i dag.Siden coronapandemiens start har han knoklet for at hjælpe livstruede patienter og udvikle nye behandlinger med videnskabeligt
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The Definitive Guide to the Perimenopause and Menopause

Revised and Updated

by Dr Louise Newson ...

Narrated by Dr Louise Newson ...

Unabridged

10 hours 56 min

'Louise is a voice you can really trust. I've learnt so much from her and now you can too.' - Holly Willoughby 'Dr Louise is a miracle worker' - Lorraine Kelly 'Louise is my No. 1 go-to when it comes to anything menopause and this book is perfect for when I'm worried about anything.'- Alison Hammond 'Louise Newson is wonderful... a real expert in her field.' - Joe WicksYour complete, expert, ... Read more

$43.99 CAD

'Louise is a voice you can really trust. I've learnt so much from her and now you can too.' - Holly Willoughby 'Dr Louise is a miracle worker' - Lorraine Kelly 'Louise is my No. 1 go-to when it comes to anything menopause and this book is perfect for when I'm worried about anything.'- Alison Hammond 'Louise Newson is wonderful... a real expert in her field.' - Joe WicksYour complete, expert,
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The Healing Cell

How the Greatest Revolution in Medical History is Changing Your Life

by Tomasz Trafny, Dr. Robin L. Smith, Dr. Max Gomez ...

Narrated by Erin Bennett ...

Unabridged

7 hours 41 min

The Healing Cell is an easy to read, carefully researched, and clear-eyed view of medicine many decades in the making that is now paying off with treatments that repair damaged hearts, restore sight, kill cancer, cure diabetes, heal burns, and stop the march of such degenerative diseases as Alzheimer's, multiple sclerosis, and Lou Gehrig's disease. The emotionally and intellectually stimulating ... Read more

$32.99 CAD

The Healing Cell is an easy to read, carefully researched, and clear-eyed view of medicine many decades in the making that is now paying off with treatments that repair damaged hearts, restore sight, kill cancer, cure diabetes, heal burns, and stop the march of such degenerative diseases as Alzheimer's, multiple sclerosis, and Lou Gehrig's disease. The emotionally and intellectually stimulating
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Lucid Dying

The New Science Revolutionizing How We Understand Life and Death

by Sam Parnia, MD, PhD ...

Narrated by Brian Nishii ...

Unabridged

11 hours 39 min

From internationally renowned expert in resuscitation and New York Times bestselling author Sam Parnia, MD, PhD, comes a groundbreaking look at what happens to us when we die, based on the largest-ever research study run on recalled experiences of death.Today, for the first time in history, the scientific exploration of death and what happens when we die is real, active and ongoing. Contrary to ... Read more

$35.99 CAD

From internationally renowned expert in resuscitation and New York Times bestselling author Sam Parnia, MD, PhD, comes a groundbreaking look at what happens to us when we die, based on the largest-ever research study run on recalled experiences of death.Today, for the first time in history, the scientific exploration of death and what happens when we die is real, active and ongoing. Contrary to
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Rebooting Cancer Care

Can AI Make Care More Human Again?

by Douglas B. Flora MD ...

Narrated by Douglas Flora ...

Unabridged

7 hours 59 min

Trying to keep pace with AI in healthcare—or don’t know where to start? This book is your GPS.Get an informed, optimistic perspective from a practicing oncologist, cancer survivor, and Editor-in-Chief of the peer-reviewed journal AI in Precision Oncology.For nearly a century, we’ve fought cancer the same way: cut, poison, burn. Surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation transformed death sentences into ... Read more

$13.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Trying to keep pace with AI in healthcare—or don’t know where to start? This book is your GPS.Get an informed, optimistic perspective from a practicing oncologist, cancer survivor, and Editor-in-Chief of the peer-reviewed journal AI in Precision Oncology.For nearly a century, we’ve fought cancer the same way: cut, poison, burn. Surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation transformed death sentences into
... Read more
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Research Methodology in Health: A Practical Audio Guide to Designing, Conducting, and Reporting Rigorous Studies in Healthcare and Public Health

by Daniel Moretti ...

Narrated by Daniel Moretti ...

Unabridged

2 hours 2 min

Transform clinical data anxiety into clear study design strategies while commuting to your next hospital shift. Whether you are an overwhelmed nursing student preparing for exams or a public health professional building a thesis, this accessible audio guide demystifies complex evidence-based practice. You will finally feel focused and confident tackling methodology without drowning in dense ... Read more

$13.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Transform clinical data anxiety into clear study design strategies while commuting to your next hospital shift. Whether you are an overwhelmed nursing student preparing for exams or a public health professional building a thesis, this accessible audio guide demystifies complex evidence-based practice. You will finally feel focused and confident tackling methodology without drowning in dense
... Read more
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The Vaccine

Inside the Race to Conquer the COVID-19 Pandemic

by Joe Miller, Özlem Türeci, Ugur Sahin ...

Narrated by Nathan Osgood ...

Unabridged

11 hours 34 min

The dramatic story of the married scientists who founded BioNTech and developed the first vaccine against the COVID-19 pandemic.Nobody thought it was possible. In mid-January 2020, Ugur Sahin told Özlem Türeci, his wife and decades-long research partner, that a vaccine against what would soon be known as COVID-19 could be developed and safely injected into the arms of millions before the end of ... Read more

$35.99 CAD

The dramatic story of the married scientists who founded BioNTech and developed the first vaccine against the COVID-19 pandemic.Nobody thought it was possible. In mid-January 2020, Ugur Sahin told Özlem Türeci, his wife and decades-long research partner, that a vaccine against what would soon be known as COVID-19 could be developed and safely injected into the arms of millions before the end of
... Read more
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Cold War Resistance

The International Struggle over Antibiotics

by Marc Landas ...

Narrated by Steven Jay Cohen ...

Unabridged

13 hours 51 min

In June 1941 a pair of British scientists boarded a plane for America with World War II raging all around them. They carried a precious commodity—penicillin—and the knowledge that it would change history. Once the US government had been debriefed, the Office of Science Research and Development, in conjunction with British counterparts, assumed control, and penicillin became a top-secret matter of ... Read more

$27.99 CAD

In June 1941 a pair of British scientists boarded a plane for America with World War II raging all around them. They carried a precious commodity—penicillin—and the knowledge that it would change history. Once the US government had been debriefed, the Office of Science Research and Development, in conjunction with British counterparts, assumed control, and penicillin became a top-secret matter of
... Read more
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Carte Blanche

The Erosion of Medical Consent

by Harriet Washington ...

Narrated by William DeMeritt ...

Series series Columbia Global Reports
Unabridged

4 hours 26 min

Carte Blanche is the alarming tale of how the right of Americans to say "no" to risky medical research is eroding at a time when we are racing to produce a vaccine and treatments for Covid-19This medical right that we have long taken for granted was first sacrificed on the altar of military expediency in 1990 when the Department of Defense asked for and received from the FDA a waiver that ... Read more

$13.99 CAD

Carte Blanche is the alarming tale of how the right of Americans to say "no" to risky medical research is eroding at a time when we are racing to produce a vaccine and treatments for Covid-19This medical right that we have long taken for granted was first sacrificed on the altar of military expediency in 1990 when the Department of Defense asked for and received from the FDA a waiver that
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