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For those who suffer from strains, sprains, arthritis, lack of mobility or flexibility in the body, this is a preventative, strengthening and healing guide all in one, suitable for the young, the elderly and those wanting something to work on at home. more...

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This publication is a comprehensive reference guide to important medicinal plants that are native to Canada. Chapters feature species such as ginseng, echinacea, Pacific yew, goldenseal, cascara, witch hazel, and kelp. The reader can quickly find details on a particular topic by examining the categories of information, which include: scientific, English and French names, description and classification, medicinal uses, non-medicinal uses, toxicity, chemistry, importance, ecology, agricultural and commercial aspects, human interest information, selected key literature, and world wide web links. more...

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Fifty clinical cases help you excel at your anatomy coursework and the USMLE Step 1. The Case Files series is an award-winning learning system proven to improve exam scores. This series helps you to learn in the context of real patients instead of simply memorizing. Case Files: Anatomy: Second Edition presents more than 50 clinical cases with open-ended questions which weave basic science concepts into the clinical scenario. Each case includes an extended discussion (including definitions and a pathophysiology discussion), key points, and 3-5 USMLE-style comprehension questions. The authors are experienced teachers from the University of Texas-Houston Medical School in Houston, Texas. more...

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Helps medical students to understand difficult medical terminology; Explains the ‘classical roots’ that make up many medical terms; Over 700 Greek and Latin words and affixes included; Appendix provides practical advice on usage. Classical Roots for Medics is a new Chambers title for students of medicine and subjects allied to medicine. Such students must become acquainted with an immense vocabulary of medical terms, most of which are compounds of a small number of Greek and Latin ‘roots’. These languages would once have been familiar to medical students but are now studied less and less frequently. Classical Roots for Medics offers a fresh approach to understanding medical terms by listing their common constituent parts together with their meanings and plentiful examples, allowing complex words to be broken down. Plural forms, opposites and Greek and Latin equivalents are also highlighted in this affordable yet essential resource. more...

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Dr. Kutscher, in this marvelous book, dispels many of the myths of epilepsy and provides a wonderful review of all aspects of the disorder. He effortlessly moves from diagnosis to treatment to prognosis. Employing humor, common sense, and an outstanding knowledge of epilepsy, Dr. Kutscher's book is truly a tour-de-force.... It is unlikely that readers will put down this book with unanswered questions.... For individuals involved with children with severe epilepsy, this book provides information that cannot be obtained elsewhere.''. - Gregory L. Holmes, MD, Professor of Medicine (Neurology) and Pediatrics, Dartmouth Medical School, and Chief of Neurology, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center. 'In a relaxed, reassuring tone, Kutscher examines what medical science understands about seizures, first covering temporary brain short circuits like staring and jerking spells, then following with discussions of evaluation, treatments and anticonvulsants…A work of demystification, wherein knowledge serves as an antidote to fear both for those experiencing the seizure and those attending.'. – Kirkus Reviews . ''Knowledge is an antidote to fear.''. - Martin L. Kutscher, MD. This concise, accessible handbook for families, friends and carers of children with seizures provides all the information they need to approach seizures from a position of strength. Part 1 discusses types and causes of seizures, and what to do during a seizure. The medical concepts and technical terminology as well as the available tests and treatments, including anticonvulsant medication, are clearly explained. The author also addresses some of the emotional and social issues that may arise, and there are chapters for kids and teens to read themselves or with their parents. Part 2 covers some of the most common epilepsy syndromes in more detail. Further reading and useful contacts are also provided. This reassuring, informal, and upbeat book will reinforce and help clarify the discussion with more...

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