Medical

Tales from the Tail End: Adventures of a Vet in Practice

by Emma Milne

James Herriot meets Bridget Jones in this honest, no-holds-barred account of the ups and downs of a vet's life

Misty was ecstatic to see her owner but to the nurse's surprise her owner just stood there and said,...

Dictionary and Phrasebook of French Medical Terms: With An Introduction to the French Medical System

by Richard Whiting

Essential language for communicating with pharmacies, doctors, and hospitals in France

A clear introduction to this reference explains the French medical system, the procedure to follow, and your entitlements,...

Body Count: How they turned AIDS into a catastrophe

by Peter Gill

With 20 million dead and another 40 million infected, AIDS is the world's worst epidemic, but the catastrophe could have been prevented. This book shows how millions could have been saved and many millions more...

Chekhov's Doctors: A Collection of Chekohov's Medical Tales

by Jack Coulehan

In his brief but distinguished life, Anton Chekhov was a doctor, a documentary essayist, an admired dramatist, and a humanitarian. He remains a nineteenth-century Russian literary giant whose prose continues...

Cancers of the Mouth and Throat: A Patient's Guide to Treatment

by MD, William M., MD Lydiatt & Perry Johnson

William Lydiatt, M.D. and Perry Johnson, M.D., have worked with hundreds of mouth and throat cancer patients. They understand the emotional turmoil patients and their families go through after a cancer diagnosis,...

A Patient's Guide to Dental Implants

by William Becker, Thomas Balshi & Edmond Bedrossian

Do You Need Teeth Replacement?

Are you missing a tooth? Several teeth? If so, perhaps you’re like many individuals—you already wear a bridge or dentures or are considering them. But have you considered...

Good for You!: Reducing Your Risk of Developing Cancer

by American Cancer American Cancer Society & Edward Creagan

Although no book can prevent cancer, this straightforward reference of manageable tips offers a practical and friendly approach for reducing the risk of developing cancer. Promoting simple yet thoughtful lifestyle...

American Cancer Society's Guide to Pain Control: Understanding and Managing Cancer Pain

by American Cancer American Cancer Society & Betty Ferrell

Effective pain management enables people with cancer to live the lives they want to lead—to eat, sleep, spend time with loved ones, work, pursue hobbies—and this helpful guide explains the many pain-relief...

When Love in Not Enough, the Caregiver's Companion: What to Do When Your Parents Are Loosing Their Independence

by Stella Mesode Nsong

Steps to take and actions plans to put in place when your parents are loosing their independence and you want to give them the best quality of life and the best care possible without loosing yourself in the...

Replacing Obamacare: The Cato Institute on Health Care Reform

by Michael F. Cannon & Michael D. Tanner

This new eBook assembles the best of the Cato Institute's work on ObamaCare, and on how free markets are the only way to make health care better, more affordable, and more secure. These articles, written by...

Monsoon Medicine: A Diary of a Canadian Medicine Woman & Tales of a Bengali Doctor

by Denise Tarasuk

My adventure with Monsoon Medicine: A Diary of a Canadian Medicine Woman & Tales of a Bengali Doctor starts with an anxiety-filled arrival at the Kolkata (Calcutta) Dum Dum Airport. The question is, "Will I...

What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Fibromyalgia: The Revolutionary Treatment That Can Reverse the Disease

by R. Paul St. Amand & Claudia Craig Marek

Over a decade ago, Dr. R. Paul St. Amand, an experienced endocrinologist and UCLA assistant clinical professor, published his protocol for reversing fibromyalgia based on nearly half a century of research. This...

A Simple Guide to Thyroid Disorders: From Diagnosis to Treatment

by Scott Isaacs & Paul Ruggieri

Do You Have a Thyroid Disorder?

If your doctor has told you that you have a thyroid disorder, perhaps you feel some relief in having pinpointed the source of your troublesome symptoms. As you may know, thyroid...

The American Cancer Society: A History of Saving Lives

by Irvin Fleming, Harmon Eyre & George H. W. Bush

A compelling and inspiring narrative about the history of the American Cancer Society, this thrilling story chronicles the persistence and dedication of those who have devoted their lives to finding a cure for...

QuickFACTS Colorectal Cancer

by American Cancer Society

Colorectal cancer is the second most prevalent form of cancer in the world, and this book emphasizes that all patients should be well-informed decision-makers in planning their own treatment. Covering everything...

Cancer: What Causes It, What Doesn't

by American Cancer American Cancer Society

Covering topics such as how cancer starts and why, who is at risk for cancer, the cancer risks that are controllable, and how to interpret the latest studies and reports, this guide provides the facts needed...

QuickFACTS Basal and Squamous Cell Skin Cancer: What You Need to Know-NOW

by American Cancer American Cancer Society

Complete with the most up-to-date patient treatment guidelines, this medical guide covers every aspect of basal and squamous cell skin cancer, from what the risk factors are to the benefits of early diagnosis...

21 Words for Nurses

by Jeanine Young-Mason

This book highlights selected words which have particular relevance for nursing. They reflect ways of thinking about being and becoming a compassionate nurse.

HCG Diet 800 Calorie Protocol Second Edition

by Sonia E Russell

Licensed nurse, Sonia Russell, LPN is recognized as a leading expert in hCG diet research and weight loss safety. Many dieters have claimed to be weak, tired, complain of hunger, frequent headaches and hair...

Medicinal Cookery: How You Can Benefit From Nature's Edible Pharmacy

by Dale Pinnock

Dale Pinnock explains how the healing power of foods stretches even beyond the realms of vitamins and minerals, and involves a far more complex and beautifully wondrous group of biological compounds - phytochemicals....