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Appointed chief medical officer of the King Feisal Special Hospital in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Dr. Gray's adventures begin as soon…
as he steps off the plane to treat the brother of the King. The Boston physician shares his experiences both in the hospital and at the Palace and presents a rare look at a little-known societyIn the land of pain
By Alphonse Daudet. 2002
A collection of autobiographical notes from a nineteenth-century French writer slowly dying of syphilis. In these candid reflections, Daudet (1840-1897)…
describes fellow patients, the treatments that brought little relief, the physical agony of his symptoms, and the profound suffering and fear that left him contemplating suicide. 1930The Harvard Medical School guide to men's health: Lessons From The Harvard Men's Health Studies
By Harvey B Simon. 2002
Physician analyzes data from three long-term Harvard clinical studies to synthesize the basics of good health care for men. Discusses…
common disorders and describes how simple modifications in diet, light to moderate alcohol consumption, controlling stress, exercise, vitamin intake, and communication with one's doctor can lead to improved health. 2002The Yale guide to women's reproductive health: from menarche to menopause
By Mary Jane Minkin, Carol V. Wright. 2003
The big fix: how the pharmaceutical industry rips off American consumers
By Katharine Greider. 2003
Reporter analyzes the aggressive marketing and pricing practices of pharmaceutical companies while also recognizing the enormous benefits of their products…
in reducing pain and controlling illness. Discusses secret drug price policies, efforts to extend patent protection for high-priced blockbusters, research schemes, and advertising gimmicks that promote prescription drugs and increase health care costs. 2003Breast cancer Q & A: insightful answers to the 100 most frequently asked questions
By Charyn Pfeuffer. 2003
The parents' guide to cochlear implants
By Patricia M. Chute, Mary Ellen Nevins. 2002
Resource book detailing the process of cochlear implantation in children from evaluation and surgery to switch-on. Discusses strategies to develop…
auditory skills, educational and performance issues, parental responsibilities, and the role of implants in bridging the gap between the deaf and hearing worlds. 2002Two physicians present their integrated mind/body/spirit treatment plan for dealing with intestinal problems. They discuss the multiple causes of functional…
digestive disorders and provide a practical step-by-step regimen for becoming well. 2002100 questions & answers about Parkinson [sic] disease (Consumer Health And Patient Education Ser.)
By Marcia McCall, A. N. Lieberman. 2003
National medical director of the Parkinson Foundation addresses commonly asked questions about this chronic, progressive nervous disease. Explanations are grouped…
by topics including causes and symptoms, treatment options, social and psychological aspects, and quality-of-life issues. 2003I'm not slowing down: winning my battle with osteoporosis
By Ann Richards. 2003
Former Texas governor describes her battle to arrest osteopenia, an early stage of osteoporosis often triggered by hormonal changes in…
postmenopausal women. Along with coauthor and physician Richard Levine, she describes dietary measures, medication, and exercise aimed at controlling the condition. Also includes information on hormone replacement therapy. 2003The greatest experiment ever performed on women: exploding the estrogen myth
By Barbara Seaman. 2003
Cofounder of the National Women's Health Network explains the controversy surrounding the use of hormone replacement drugs--primarily estrogen--for birth control,…
menopause, and postmenopause. Traces the history of their development, marketing, and use in the twentieth century. Suggests that women are at risk from doctors who view menopause as a disease. 2003Hysterectomy: exploring your options (A johns Hopkins Press Health Book Ser.)
By Edward E Wallach. 2004
Gynecologists explain the female reproductive organs, problems that can occur, and options for treatment. Describes three types of hysterectomies (involving…
surgical removal of the uterus), benefits and risks of each operation, postoperative issues, and medical alternatives. 2003Living with shingles: new hope for an old disease
By Mary-Ellen Siegel, William Gray. 1998
Discusses the symptoms and progression of shingles, a medical problem brought about by reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus that causes…
chicken pox in childhood. Outlines methods of treatment, complications, and possible prevention in the future through a promising new vaccine. 1998Mayo clinic on osteoporosis: Keep your bones strong and reduce your risk of fractures
By Ann E. Kearns, Stephen Hodgson. 2003
Physician at the Mayo Clinic discusses how to keep bones healthy and strong to reduce the risk of fracture. Explains…
screening and diagnosis of osteoporosis, its prevention and treatment, as well as medication, exercise, diet, and home safety issues. 2003Why I sneeze, shiver, hiccup, and yawn (Let's-read-and-find-out-science Ser.)
By Melvin Berger. 2000
An A-to-Z guide to all-natural remedies for everyday childhood health problems: acne, cold sores, rashes, sore throats, and more. Places…
emphasis on diet and nutrition. Combines folk wisdom with modern medicine by including medical explanations for treatments and advice on when to consult a doctor. 2003What your doctor may not tell you about hypothyroidism: a simple plan for extraordinary results
By Kenneth H Blanchard. 2004
Physician outlines the diagnosis, treatment, and care of the thyroid gland. Describes how he works with his patients and modifies…
treatment according to their needs. Offers advice on seeking medical care. 2004How to win the Nobel Prize: an unexpected life in science (Jerusalem-Harvard lectures)
By J. Michael Bishop. 2003
Memoir of Nobel Prize-winning microbiologist. Bishop reflects modestly on his journey to success, from his childhood in rural Pennsylvania to…
his studies at Harvard Medical School and the cancer cell research for which he was recognized in 1989. Also provides background on the prize, the field of microbiology, and modern scientific controversies. 2003Bryson City tales: stories of a doctor's first year of practice in the Smoky Mountains
By Walter L Larimore. 2002
Chronicles a young doctor's passage from Duke University to rural North Carolina, where he establishes a practice, raises his family,…
and expands his spirituality and human understanding. As an emergency physician, coroner, obstetrician, and wilderness search-and-rescue doctor he is shaped in medicine and reinforces his faith. 2002The 30-day natural hormone plan: look and feel young again-- without synthetic HRT
By Erika Schwartz. 2004
Physician provides a month-long program that relies on natural hormones to alleviate menopausal symptoms. Suggests using diet and exercise to…
maintain good health while aging. Includes meal plans and a summary of the National Institutes of Health synthetic hormones study. 2004