Anyone working to improve the childbearing experience and help women avoid unnecessary intervention has encountered numerous obstetric myths or old doctors' tales. And while the evidence in the medical literature may be solidly, often unequivocably, against whatever the doctor said, without access to that evidence, the pregnant woman is quite reasonably going to follow her doctor. This book is an attempt to make the medical literature on a variety of key obstetric issues accessible to people who lack the time, expertise, access, or proximity to a medical library to research concerns on their own. This compact, accurate, yet understandable reference is designed for people without medical training and organized for easy access.After an introductory chapter giving basic information about the... Less

Island of the Wolves is a novel set in Kentucky USA, and written by 17-year-old Katie Onus, the 2011 winner of Adventure Books of Seattle's Young Writers Project. Selected from dozens of entries, it is the story of April Omega, a young girl who trains her dogs to respond to commands in German and races horses at a nearby professional stable. April is a typical teen in many ways, with friends, and a car she cherishes. However, there is something different about her, and this 'something' is at the heart of the story. Her veterinarian parents know about it, but they haven't revealed the secret to April yet, wanting her to grow up as a normal teen. The time is approaching when April must be shown what makes her family unique, and that involves a special trip to the Island of the Wolves.

This dictionary explains the original meanings and correct use of the 500 Greek and Latin words and word parts that make up 98% of all medical terms used today. It stimulates better, quicker comprehension of medical terminology with less grinding memory work and is the ideal way for students to learn how medical words are formed from Latin and Greek roots and how to construct a medical vocabulary for both old and new medical words. It shows how to break long medical words into their simple Greek and Latin roots and helps solve the mystery of medical jargon by supplying a logical system for understanding terminology. Also, it is the first work of its kind to open up access for doctors to understanding the whole of medical terminology, regardless of specialty. And because it is a totally... Less

You are old, ill, in pain, and your doctor asks you what you want to do about it. You may be uncertain but you're definitely not alone. By the year 2020, some 50 million Americans will be over sixty-five, and as the nation ages we must all ask what we ought to do about the health and medical care of our elderly. Our response will have profound consequences, not just for individuals and families, but for society as a whole. This book helps us start to form an answer.To make decisions about medical care in old age, we need to know more about the reality of being elderly and sick, and Choosing Medical Care in Old Age gives us the opportunity. Muriel Gillick, a noted physician who specializes in the care of the elderly and in medical ethics, presents a panoply of stories drawn from her... Less

Orthotics-HCPCS Fast Finder(R) sheets are double-sided, laminated "cheat sheets" to speed coding for often-used supply codes. Each Fast Finder contains more than 300 HCPCS Level II codes with shortened descriptions based on actual frequencies for that specialty. Features and benefitso Most targeted code sets. Save time by referencing this list, which includes most of the codes needed for your specialty. o Easy to use by coders and clinicians. More than 300 codes organized alphabetically so it's easy to find the right service or supply. o Accurat e. Fast Finders are created by clinical and record specialists, who make sure that the code sets are accurate, appropriate and comprehensive. o  Instant portability. Thes e two-sided sheets are sized to slip easily into your code book for... Less

Congdon-Martin. Over 450 examples of architectural stained glass spanning several countries and many years. Styles range from Victorian to Prairie School. Includes etched glass, beveled constructions and leaded windows. 160 pages. We will be happy to combine auctions that end on the same day. (Combined shipping costs are determined by weight and distance shipped.) Our online glass photo's are meant to give the stained glass artist a general idea of the color and texture that you would receive w

If laughter is the best medicine, then You’re Only Old Once! is a delightful new defense against aging. Anyone who has ever submitted to a battery of medical tests will empathize with Dr. Seuss’s Everyman as we follow him through his checkup with the experts at the Golden Years Clinic. From the initial Eyesight and Solvency Test through all the stops along Stethoscope Row to finally being “properly pilled” and “properly billed,” Dr. Seuss lightens the aches and pains of growing old with his inimitable wit and wisdom. A perfect gift for anyone over 50!

A powerful dynamic presentation into the power of Food Healing. Someday... the medical system will know the micronized 3 horsepower blended smoothie (yummy) to be the greatest source of natural healing on Earth! Until that day comes, give your body what it craves: A High- Phytochemical Diet!Includes time-proven "Specific" food healing guidelines for helping the body naturally reverse Cancer and Tumors, All forms of Heart Disease, Diabetes Type 1 & 2, and Autism!! Also provides the keys for: Allergy, Anemia, Arthritis, Asthma, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), Poor Blood Circulation, Chronic Fatigue- Fibromyalgia, Colds, Coughs, Flu Virus, Constipation & Digestive, Depression, Eye Diseases & Poor Vision, Infertility, Insomnia, Kidney Stones, Liver Diseases, Menopause, Migraines,... Less

Store Search search Title, ISBN and Author The Annual Oration Delivered Before the Medical Society of London, May 1st, 1882; On the Old Founders and the New Honorary Fellows by Edmund Symes-Thompson Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New This is an OCR edition without illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from the publisher #039;s website (GeneralBooks