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Balance: in search of the lost sense
By Scott McCredie. 2007
Journalist posits that balance is one of humankind's primary senses. Chronicles the evolution of equilibrium in humans, medical experiments isolating…
its importance, and case studies about people who have lost it. Offers techniques to slow a loss of balance due to age or physical illness. 2007The body has a mind of its own: how body maps in your brain help you do (almost) everything better
By Sandra Blakeslee. 2007
Mother and son science writers describe how the brain systematically maps the body's anatomy and its extensions, such as canes,…
into the outside world. They discuss what these body maps do and what happens when one or more of the maps are damaged. 2007The autoimmune epidemic: bodies gone haywire in a world out of balance-- and the cutting-edge science that promises hope
By Donna Jackson Nakazawa. 2008
Journalist analyzes the growing prevalence of autoimmune diseases such as Type 1 diabetes, Crohn's disease, lupus, multiple sclerosis, and rheumatoid…
arthritis. Posits that the environment--full of industrial chemicals, heavy metals, and toxins--has accelerated such illnesses. Reports patients' first-person accounts, evidence of cluster epidemics, and relevant medical research. 2008Reconciliation: Islam, democracy, and the West
By Benazir Bhutto. 2008
Former prime minister of Pakistan recounts her 2007 return home after eight years in exile. She calls for reconciliation among…
religions and nations, boldly asserts the true nature of Islam, and offers a practical road map for bringing societies together. Bestseller. 2008Quick facts bone metastasis: what you need to know-- now (QuickFACTS?)
By American Cancer Society. 2008
Concise guide to metastatic cancer in bones--cancer that has spread from a primary site to the bones. Discusses the risk…
factors and causes for the disease as well as prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. 2008Planning for uncertainty: living wills and other advance directives for you and your family (A Johns Hopkins Press Health Book)
By William Reichel, David John Doukas. 2007
Physicians offer advice on making and communicating medical and legal decisions concerning end-of-life care. Uses a question-and-answer format to explain…
proxies, advance directives, living wills, and the Patient Self-Determination Act. Emphasizes the connection between values and treatment preferences. Includes resources and web sites for obtaining legal forms. 2007The South Beach heart program: the 4-step plan that can save your life
By Arthur Agatston. 2007
Cardiologist and author of The South Beach Diet Cookbook (BR 15442) proposes a prevention revolution for heart care. Examines standard…
medical procedures then outlines his program. Recommends noninvasive imaging, advanced blood testing, and a regimen of diet, exercise, and medication with regular physician evaluations. 2007How to prevent your stroke
By J. David Spence. 2006
Neurologist's guide to reducing the risk of stroke up to 75 percent. Discusses causes and warning signs of cardiovascular disease.…
Stresses the importance of quitting smoking, having a diet and exercise plan, taking medication to control blood pressure and cholesterol, and undergoing surgery to widen narrow arteries. Includes recipes. 2006Specialist provides practical guidelines to managing this physical disorder. Discusses causes of and response to seizures, long-term health prospects, psychological…
issues, and innovative therapies. Covers epilepsy in children, seniors, and women as well as day-to-day concerns involving social, occupational, and lifestyle choices such as driving and dating. 2008Quic facts lung cancer: what you need to know--now (QuickFACTS?)
By American Cancer Society. 2007
Breast cancer clear & simple: all your questions answered
By American Cancer Society. 2008
Offers an overview of breast cancer, available treatments, and recovery issues. Suggests questions to ask one's physician and discusses possible…
treatment side effects, breast reconstruction options, insurance issues, and choices for healthy living. 2008Inside Alzheimer's: how to hear and honor connections with a person who has dementia
By Nancy D Pearce. 2007
Medical social worker offers a guide to sharing meaningful moments with Alzheimer's or dementia patients who may have difficulty communicating.…
Discusses facilitating relationships using six basic principles: intent, freeing oneself of judgments and expectations, love, openness to being loved, silence, and thankfulness. Includes anecdotes, exercises, and resources. 2007Describes the horrific events in Philadelphia in 1793 when citywide illness prevented Congress from convening. Thousands of people were dying,…
many unattended, and physicians of the time were unsure of the cause or treatment of the yellow-fever outbreak. For grades 6-9. 2003Your medical mind: how to decide what is right for you
By Jerome E. Groopman, Pamela Hartzband. 2011
Harvard Medical School staff and practicing physicians Groopman and Hartzband use research, case studies, and experts to explain the ways…
personal beliefs and conflicting information can aid or impede a patient's choice of treatment. Companion to How Doctors Think (DB 64620). 2011The poison paradox: chemicals as friends and foes
By John A Timbrell. 2005
British toxicologist explores both the harmful and the beneficial effects of synthetic and natural chemicals. Details the absorption and processing…
in the human body and exposure risks of specific substances such as illicit drugs, medicine, pesticides, environmental contaminants, industrial and household chemicals, and food additives. 2005Quick facts prostate cancer: what you need to know--now
By American Cancer Society. 2007
A concise, comprehensive guide to prostate cancer from the American Cancer Society. Covers risk factors, causes, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment…
options. Features updates on research, questions men can ask their health-care team, and such posttreatment concerns as follow-up care, lifestyle changes, and emotional health. Includes resources. 2007Yellow jack: how yellow fever ravaged America and Walter Reed discovered its deadly secrets
By John R Pierce. 2005
Traces yellow fever's history and impact in America since the seventeenth century. Chronicles the efforts of army major and physician…
Walter Reed and the U.S. Army Yellow Fever Board beginning in 1900 to research the cause, spread, and control of this acute viral hemorrhagic disease and ultimately banish it. 2005The Shia revival: how conflicts within Islam will shape the future
By Seyyed Vali Reza Nasr. 2006
Middle East scholar discusses the schism between Shias and Sunnis in the Muslim world. Provides cultural and historical context for…
their traditional hostility in order to explain the animosity between Iran and Saudi Arabia and the reasons each branch of Islam seeks dominance in the Middle East. 2006Understanding herpes: Revised Second Edition (Understanding Health and Sickness Series)
By Lawrence R. Stanberry. 2006
Physician offers an overview and history of the common herpes simplex virus family that includes chicken pox, shingles, mononucleosis, roseola,…
Epstein-Barr, and Kaposi's sarcoma. Concentrates on prevention, identification, treatment, and psychological impact of genital herpes. 2006Based on clinical experience, research, and testing the Mayo Clinic addresses the effectiveness and appropriateness of the use of natural…
remedies in place of or in conjunction with traditional medicine. Covers items such as vitamins, prayer, acupuncture, massage therapy, Chinese medicine, yoga, and herbal supplements. Discusses twenty common conditions. 2007