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The hearing-loss guide: useful information and advice for patients and families (Yale University Press health & wellness)
By Robert L. Daniels, John M. Burkey. 2015
Clinical audiologist shares first-person accounts about the consequences of a health concern many find difficult to acknowledge and experience. Covers…
the basics of hearing loss: the anatomy and functions involved, the medical tests, and the available treatments, from surgery to technological aids. 2015Living with rheumatoid arthritis (A Johns Hopkins Press Health Book)
By Tammi L. Shlotzhauer. 2014
Description of the physical, logistical, and emotional aspects of rheumatoid arthritis. Provides patients and caregivers the knowledge to better communicate…
with medical professionals. Includes information on coping strategies, exercise and rehabilitation, medications, alternative and complementary therapies, pregnancy and childbirth, and financial matters, such as disability benefits and insurance. 2014The hidden half of nature: the microbial roots of life and health
By David R. Montgomery. 2016
Married couple geomorphologist Montgomery and biologist Biklé recount the efforts they have made in transforming their yard into a thriving…
garden and the ways their experiences factored into Biklé's cancer diagnosis. The authors discuss the need for introducing organic material and maintaining a healthful balance with microbes, among other subjects. 2016Holistic guide for heart-attack victims and their caregivers promotes patient advocacy. Draws on advice from cardiologists, nutritionists, personal trainers, and…
others to form questions to ask physicians regarding tests and procedures, medications and surgery, lifestyle changes, and emotional and financial health. 2009Journalist examines the ecological, social, and political effects of climate change as evidenced in worldwide events. Posits that global warming…
is responsible for third-world agricultural changes and subsequent land deterioration is a catalyst for regional conflicts. Also highlights environmental refugees, coastal insurance, diseases, and wine production. 2009Kidney disease: a guide for living
By W. A. Hunt. 2011
Muhammad: a very short introduction (Very Short Introductions)
By Jonathan Brown. 2011
Georgetown University Islamic studies scholar explores what Muhammad has meant to Muslims over the past fourteen centuries. Considers both the…
"pious legend" and the facts, and places controversial aspects of Muhammad's life, such as his polygamy, in the context of his times. 2011A woman's guide to pelvic health: expert advice for women of all ages (A Johns Hopkins Press Health Book)
By Elizabeth E. Houser, Stephanie Riley Hahn. 2012
Urologist Houser and physical therapist Hahn explain the anatomy of the female pelvis and common health problems. They detail the…
causes of urinary incontinence, organ prolapse, and sexual dysfunction and discuss treatment options including at-home exercises and surgical solutions. 2012Journalist explains the 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act--coined Obamacare--and its effect on various groups, including the insured, the…
uninsured, senior citizens, illegal aliens, and others. Discusses the rollout and details changes in health insurance, long-term care, Medicaid, and Medicare. Offers suggestions to control personal costs. Bestseller. 2013My parent has cancer and it really sucks: real-life advice from real-life teens
By Marc Silver, Maya Silver. 2013
Teens' guide to coping with a parent's cancer diagnosis. Provides information on the disease and offers advice on communicating with…
family and friends, dealing with stress, and seeking support. Includes accounts from peers and resources. For junior and senior high and older readers. 2013Beating Obamacare: your handbook for surviving the new health care law
By Betsy McCaughey Ross. 2013
Patient advocate and former lieutenant governor of New York presents a guide to understanding the federal Patient Protection and Affordable…
Care Act, which becomes law in January 2014. Discusses health-insurance exchanges, individual mandates, Medicare, Medicaid, and more. Contains a time line. Bestseller. 2013Our bodies, ourselves: pregnancy and birth
By Judy Norsigian, Boston Women's Health Book Collective. 2009
Information about all stages of pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. Discusses choosing medical care, planning the birth, and attending…
to the pregnant woman's physical and emotional care. Describes special concerns during pregnancy and childbirth and covers the tests that may be involved. Also addresses infant feeding options. 2008Life disrupted: getting real about chronic illness in your twenties and thirties
By Laurie Edwards. 2008
The author, a twenty-seven-year-old health journalist with several chronic illnesses, shares her own experiences and those of other young adults…
who have conditions that are treatable but not curable. Discusses dealing with the medical establishment, the work world, and personal relationships. Offers guidance on managing one's health care. 2008The social security and medicare handbook: what you need to know explained simply
By V. R Leonard. 2008
Guide to Social Security and Medicare programs and various government benefits. Describes eligibility requirements and the application process for retirement,…
disability, dependent, survivor, and other compensation. Discusses Medicare co-pays, premiums, and prescription coverage. Offers tips on dealing with caseworkers and responding to the denial of a claim. Includes resources. 2008The man who made lists: love, death, madness, and the creation of Roget's Thesaurus
By Joshua C Kendall. 2008
Biography of Englishman Peter Mark Roget (1779-1869), physician, mathematician, inventor, writer, and chess expert. Discusses Roget's family, marriage, and social…
life. Describes Roget's invention of the log-log slide rule, near-capture by Napoleon's army, progressive medical practices, and love of list-making that culminated in his publishing a book of synonyms. 2008Good germs, bad germs: health and survival in a bacterial world
By Jessica Snyder Sachs. 2007
Discusses people's use of sanitation and antibiotics in their war against pestilence and explains the resulting evolution of drug-resistant superbugs.…
Warns of the importance of maintaining the body's natural microflora defense and explores ways that scientists can help do that. 2007Trick or treatment: the undeniable facts about alternative medicine
By Simon Singh, Edzard Ernst. 2008
A science journalist and a professor of complementary medicine examine the history of acupuncture, homeopathy, chiropractic, herbal medicine, and other…
alternative treatments. They describe the principles of evidence-based medicine, including clinical trials, the placebo effect, and ethical considerations. 2008Du regard à l'émotion (Essais (Le Pommier (Firme)))
By C Marendaz. 2009
« [...] Quel lien y a-t-il entre le regard, le cerveau et les émotions ? Pourquoi ce lien peut-il être…
brisé dans certaines pathologies ? Pourquoi cette patiente oublie-t-elle de regarder le regard d'autrui ? Est-ce pour la même raison que dans l'autisme ? Comment expliquer qu'un aveugle puisse quand même deviner les expressions des visages ? Et comment expliquer que les personnes souffrant de troubles bipolaires voient la vie en rose - ou en noir - au sens propre, et non figuré ? [...] » -- 4e de couvHeart in the right place
By Carolyn Jourdan. 2007
When her seventy-two-year-old mother had a heart attack, U.S. Senate counsel Jourdan took leave to man the receptionist's desk in…
her father's rural Tennessee doctor's office. She describes those days that turned into a year, and the lessons in humanity she learned during that time. Some strong language. 2007The wonder years: helping your baby and young child successfully negotiate the major developmental milestones
By Tanya Remer Altmann, American Academy Of Pediatrics. 2006
Month-by-month guide to the physical, mental, emotional, and social development of children from newborn to age five. Provides instructions, activities,…
games, and tips for parents to help children master such skills as grasping, walking, communicating, and toilet training. Includes information on possible concerns and when to consult a pediatrician. 2006