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1) Helpmeet
Author
Publisher
Undertow Publications
Language
English
Description
It's 1900, and Louise Wilk is taking her dying husband from Manhattan to the upstate orchard estate where he grew up. Dr. Edward Wilk is wasting away from a mysterious affliction acquired in a strange encounter: but Louise soon realizes that her husband's worsening condition may not be a disease at all, but a transformative phase of existence that will draw her in as much more than a witness.
"Through hauntingly concise prose, Helpmeet
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Publisher
Go Hachette Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"In 2020, a surge of long-haul COVID-19 patients came to Drs. Jobson and Morgan's clinics and one thing was clear to them: We have seen this before. The pattern was strikingly similar to other long conditions: fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, chronic pain, post-infectious syndromes, and autoimmune diseases. And that is because long illnesses manifest in similar ways. They follow patterns in the body as the result of inflammation, trauma, and...
Author
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"This book provides a comprehensive overview of hereditary cancer for a general audience, with coverage of the genetic tests available for detecting risk for heritable cancers as well as options for medical and surgical treatment"--
6) Midnight son
Publisher
Jinga Films
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Midnight Son is the story of Jacob, a young man confined to a life of isolation, due to a rare skin disorder that prevents him from being exposed to sunlight. His world opens up when he meets Mary, a local bartender, and falls in love. Tragically, Jacob's actions become increasingly bizarre as he struggles to cope with the effects of his worsening condition. Forced by the disease to drink human blood for sustenance, he must control his increasingly...
Author
Language
English
Description
Get the Summary of Kris Newby's Bitten in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Bitten" by Kris Newby recounts the author's personal experience with tick-borne diseases following a vacation on Nashawena Island. Kris and her husband Paul, who had recently found financial success, were bitten by ticks, leading to a debilitating illness that evaded medical detection. The book delves into the history of Lyme disease, beginning...
Author
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"This comprehensive guide to liver disease and health teaches readers everything they need to know about the human liver, including how to prevent liver infections and disease, how liver diseases are diagnosed and treated, and how to take care of one's liver"--
Author
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"In this new, completely updated edition of The Lupus Encyclopedia, Dr. Thomas along with leading experts from around the globe detail everything you need to know about what lupus is and how autoimmune disorders affect the body and mind, the symptoms associated with lupus, what tests are needed to make a lupus diagnosis, how to find a specialist who can provide you with the best care, advice on obtaining the best treatments for your specific symptoms,...
13) Enfermedad de Crohn y collitis: entender y controlar la enfermedad inflamatoria intestinal (EII)
Author
Publisher
Ediciones Obelisco
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
Español
Author
Language
English
Description
Since its founding in 1951, the Epidemic Intelligence Service has waged war on every imaginable ailment. When an epidemic hits, the EIS will be there to crack the case, however mysterious or deadly, saving countless lives in the process. Over the years they have successfully battled polio, cholera, and smallpox, to name a few, and in recent years have turned to the epidemics killing us now-smoking, obesity, and gun violence among them. The successful...
Author
Language
Français
Description
Dans ce livre, nous explorons les fondements d'une alimentation équilibrée et d'un mode de vie sain pour prévenir les maladies chroniques telles que les maladies cardiovasculaires, le diabète de type 2 et certains cancers. En mettant l'accent sur les choix alimentaires judicieux, l'activité physique régulière et la gestion du stress, ce guide pratique offre des conseils concrets pour cultiver une santé optimale à long terme.À travers une...
Author
Language
English
Description
Embark on a journey of understanding and empowerment with "Ascariasis Demystified: Doctor's Secret Guide." This comprehensive guide sheds light on ascariasis, offering historical insights, unraveling the transmission and life cycle, and exploring the condition through the lens of the biopsychosocial model. Delve into global prevalence, uncover the symptoms, and gain insights into holistic management approaches. From dietary interventions and psychological...
Author
Language
English
Description
The field of infectious diseases is fascinating. Mystery, intrigue, victory, and devastation are encountered on many levels.
Both the invading microbes and their competitors within the immune system are complex. The diseases fomented and the human response makes for gripping tales. But the in-depth study of infectious diseases is decidedly one of the most complicated subjects out there. The innumerable indecipherable terms and the scientific jargon...
Author
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Severe memory loss and dementia are not inevitable parts of aging. Science now shows that you can make changes, no matter your age, to protect your brain. Join the authors as they guide you through a science-based tour of dementia, including how your brain works and how its function is affected by everything from blood circulation and blood pressure to sugar levels, medications, vision, and hearing"--
"Worried about memory loss and dementia risk?...
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Language
English
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Grandma and Me , Beatrice and Mary Ann combine their years of clinical experience to create a truly engaging, yet informative book for young children on the topics of Alzheimer's and dementia. The beautiful artwork will capture children's attention, bring them into the story, and help them return on their own. Grandma and Me provides a gentle, yet age appropriate description of Alzheimer's disease, while providing tools that helps children continue...
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