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Life to the Years

Living a Robust Life After Heart Disease

by Michael Ranville, Michael James ...

A cardiologist and his patient tell a true story of surviving and thriving, in a book both informational and inspirational.After Michael Ranville's emergency treatment, his cardiologist told him: Given the nature and severity of your heart attack, you should no longer be with us. Statistically, you are dead.Now, the doctor and patient unite to present a unique story for the benefit of heart ... Read more

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A cardiologist and his patient tell a true story of surviving and thriving, in a book both informational and inspirational.After Michael Ranville's emergency treatment, his cardiologist told him: Given the nature and severity of your heart attack, you should no longer be with us. Statistically, you are dead.Now, the doctor and patient unite to present a unique story for the benefit of heart
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Complications

A Surgeon's Notes on an Imperfect Science

by Atul Gawande ...

2002 National Book Award Finalist for Nonfiction“No one writes about medicine as a human subject as well as Atul Gawande. His stories about becoming a surgeon are scary, funny, absorbing....Complications is a uniquely soulful book about the science of mending bodies.” —Adam Gopnik, author of Paris to the MoonIn gripping accounts of true cases, surgeon Atul Gawande explores the power and the limits ... Read more

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2002 National Book Award Finalist for Nonfiction“No one writes about medicine as a human subject as well as Atul Gawande. His stories about becoming a surgeon are scary, funny, absorbing....Complications is a uniquely soulful book about the science of mending bodies.” —Adam Gopnik, author of Paris to the MoonIn gripping accounts of true cases, surgeon Atul Gawande explores the power and the limits
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The Sobering Truth: What You Don't Know Can Kill You

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For over thirty years author Dr. Jeff Herten was a high-functioning alcoholicone who drinks every day yet continues to lead a productive successful life. Now he shares how alcohol can destroy livesas it nearly destroyed his. Alcohol is the single greatest social ill in the U.S. Alcohol may lead to deadly cancers of the breast colon esophagus and liver. It rots our bones corrodes our stomach lining ... Read more

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For over thirty years author Dr. Jeff Herten was a high-functioning alcoholicone who drinks every day yet continues to lead a productive successful life. Now he shares how alcohol can destroy livesas it nearly destroyed his. Alcohol is the single greatest social ill in the U.S. Alcohol may lead to deadly cancers of the breast colon esophagus and liver. It rots our bones corrodes our stomach lining
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Things That Matter

Stories of Life & Death

by David Galler ...

'David Galler also shows rare courage in weaving his own, personal stories into his teaching about the technologies of care. This book will equally deepen the awareness of clinicians and enlighten the lay reader. It is a gift to both.' Donald M. Berwick, MD, MPPIn this highly articulate, down-to-earth, generous book, Dr David Galler tells stories of life and death from his position as Intensive ... Read more

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'David Galler also shows rare courage in weaving his own, personal stories into his teaching about the technologies of care. This book will equally deepen the awareness of clinicians and enlighten the lay reader. It is a gift to both.' Donald M. Berwick, MD, MPPIn this highly articulate, down-to-earth, generous book, Dr David Galler tells stories of life and death from his position as Intensive
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Uncle John's Bathroom Reader: Germophobia

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For more than 25 years, there's always been a home in Uncle John's Bathroom Reader for those stories about doctor visits or routine surgeries gone horribly wrong--the wrong limb getting amputated, the wrong person getting a transplant, the nurse who didn't notice her patient had died…for three days. Because we never get tired of reading about big boo-boos (as long as they're happening to someone ... Read more

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For more than 25 years, there's always been a home in Uncle John's Bathroom Reader for those stories about doctor visits or routine surgeries gone horribly wrong--the wrong limb getting amputated, the wrong person getting a transplant, the nurse who didn't notice her patient had died…for three days. Because we never get tired of reading about big boo-boos (as long as they're happening to someone
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I Do Not Consent

My Fight Against Medical Cancel Culture

by Simone Gold, M.D., J.D. ...

“The bumper-sticker directive to ‘follow the science’ was actually an evasion of responsibility. It let people off the hook for their bad decisions in a crisis. Was New York Governor Cuomo’s executive order sending COVID-hospitalized patients back to nursing homes to infect other vulnerable nursing home patients ‘following the science’? Of course not. And sending post-hospitalization COVID ... Read more

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“The bumper-sticker directive to ‘follow the science’ was actually an evasion of responsibility. It let people off the hook for their bad decisions in a crisis. Was New York Governor Cuomo’s executive order sending COVID-hospitalized patients back to nursing homes to infect other vulnerable nursing home patients ‘following the science’? Of course not. And sending post-hospitalization COVID
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The Heart Speaks

A Cardiologist Reveals the Secret Language of Healing

by Mimi Guarneri, M.D., FACC ...

WEAVING MEDICAL NARRATIVE AND CUTTING-EDGE SCIENCE, DR. MIMI GUARNERI EXPLORES THE FRONTIERS BEYOND THE PHYSICAL HEART.Every day, 2,600 Americans die of cardiovascular disease -- one person every thirty-three seconds. Ten times more women die of heart disease than breast cancer. Despite remarkable interventional and surgical procedures, over 650,000 new heart attacks occur annually. With ... Read more

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WEAVING MEDICAL NARRATIVE AND CUTTING-EDGE SCIENCE, DR. MIMI GUARNERI EXPLORES THE FRONTIERS BEYOND THE PHYSICAL HEART.Every day, 2,600 Americans die of cardiovascular disease -- one person every thirty-three seconds. Ten times more women die of heart disease than breast cancer. Despite remarkable interventional and surgical procedures, over 650,000 new heart attacks occur annually. With
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Beauty Junkies

Inside Our $15 Billion Obsession With Cosmetic Surgery

by Alex Kuczynski ...

A star writer for the New York Times Styles section captures the follies, frauds, and fanaticism that fuel the American pursuit of youth and beauty in a wickedly revealing excursion into the burgeoning business of cosmetic enhancement.Americans are aging faster and getting fatter than any other population on the planet. At the same time, our popular notions of perfect beauty have become so strict ... Read more

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A star writer for the New York Times Styles section captures the follies, frauds, and fanaticism that fuel the American pursuit of youth and beauty in a wickedly revealing excursion into the burgeoning business of cosmetic enhancement.Americans are aging faster and getting fatter than any other population on the planet. At the same time, our popular notions of perfect beauty have become so strict
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Lost: a True Story of Navigating the Healthcare System Against the Tide and into Gastroparesis

A True Story of Navigating the Healthcare System Against the Tide and into Gastroparesis

by Cynthia Williams ...

As I became more and more ill over time I attempted to navigate through our healthcare system for help. I saw many doctors through this process and was astounded at the lack of care and intervention displayed. The healthcare system took me through a nightmare for two years as I continued to deteriorate and slowly starve. This system, that I am a part of as a registered nurse, left me to fend for ... Read more

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As I became more and more ill over time I attempted to navigate through our healthcare system for help. I saw many doctors through this process and was astounded at the lack of care and intervention displayed. The healthcare system took me through a nightmare for two years as I continued to deteriorate and slowly starve. This system, that I am a part of as a registered nurse, left me to fend for
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Cook County ICU

30 Years of Unforgettable Patients and Odd Cases

by Cory Franklin ...

An inside look at one of the nation's most famous public hospitals, Cook County, as seen through the eyes of its longtime Director of Intensive Care, Dr. Cory Franklin. Filled with stories of strange medical cases and unforgettable patients culled from a thirty-year career in medicine, Cook County ICU offers readers a peek into the inner workings of a hospital. Author Dr. Cory Franklin, who headed ... Read more

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An inside look at one of the nation's most famous public hospitals, Cook County, as seen through the eyes of its longtime Director of Intensive Care, Dr. Cory Franklin. Filled with stories of strange medical cases and unforgettable patients culled from a thirty-year career in medicine, Cook County ICU offers readers a peek into the inner workings of a hospital. Author Dr. Cory Franklin, who headed
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Rise & Demise of the Chiropractic Profession

How One of the Great Gifts to Mankind Was Taken to Its Demise by Mismanagement

by R.B. Mawhiney ...

The purpose of this book is to inform the reader why the chiropractic profession has not grown to its potential. In 113 years, there are approximately 55,000 practicing Chiropractors. There are approximately 55,000 practicing doctors. Chiropractic remains the most beneficial, scientific, non-invasive, drugless healing art in the world. Over 100 years after its inception, there are many countries ... Read more

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The purpose of this book is to inform the reader why the chiropractic profession has not grown to its potential. In 113 years, there are approximately 55,000 practicing Chiropractors. There are approximately 55,000 practicing doctors. Chiropractic remains the most beneficial, scientific, non-invasive, drugless healing art in the world. Over 100 years after its inception, there are many countries
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Knee Pain Answers

by James Bogash, DC ...

Knee pain is common and can be very limiting, cutting into your ability to enjoy your life without limitations and play with your family and loved ones. The pain can come from arthritis or some type of an injury like a meniscus tear or ligament injury.You've tried rehab / physical therapy but the benefits seemed to be temporary or didn't provide enough relief. You believe that knee surgery or a ... Read more

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Knee pain is common and can be very limiting, cutting into your ability to enjoy your life without limitations and play with your family and loved ones. The pain can come from arthritis or some type of an injury like a meniscus tear or ligament injury.You've tried rehab / physical therapy but the benefits seemed to be temporary or didn't provide enough relief. You believe that knee surgery or a
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