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Heart

Author : Dick Cheney
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1476725411
Total Pages : 397 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (767 download)

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Download or read book Heart written by Dick Cheney and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-10-22 with total page 397 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Former Vice President Dick Cheney and his longtime cardiologist, Dr. Jonathan Reiner, share the story of Cheney’s thirty-five-year battle with heart disease—providing insight into the incredible medical breakthroughs that have changed cardiac care over the last four decades. For as long as he has served at the highest levels of business and government, Vice President Dick Cheney has also been one of the world’s most prominent heart patients. Now, for the first time ever, Cheney, together with his longtime cardiologist, Jonathan Reiner, MD, shares the very personal story of his courageous thirty-five-year battle with heart disease, from his first heart attack in 1978 to the heart transplant he received in 2012. In 1978, when Cheney suffered his first heart attack, he received essentially the same treatment President Eisenhower had had in 1955. Since then, cardiac medicine has been revolutionized, and Cheney has benefitted from nearly every medical breakthrough. At each juncture, when Cheney faced a new health challenge, the technology was one step ahead of his disease. Cheney’s story is in many ways the story of the evolution of modern cardiac care. Heart is the riveting, singular memoir of both doctor and patient. Like no US politician has before him, Cheney opens up about his health struggles, sharing harrowing, never-before-told stories about the challenges he faced during a perilous time in our nation’s history. Dr. Reiner provides his perspective on Cheney’s case and also gives readers a fascinating glimpse into his own education as a doctor and the history of our understanding of the human heart. He masterfully chronicles the important discoveries, radical innovations, and cutting-edge science that have changed the face of medicine and saved countless lives. Powerfully braiding science with story and the personal with the political, Heart is a sweeping, inspiring, and ultimately optimistic book that will give hope to the millions of Americans affected by heart disease.

The Genome Odyssey

Author : Dr. Euan Angus Ashley
Publisher : Celadon Books
ISBN 13 : 1250234972
Total Pages : 221 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (52 download)

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Download or read book The Genome Odyssey written by Dr. Euan Angus Ashley and published by Celadon Books. This book was released on 2021-02-23 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In The Genome Odyssey, Dr. Euan Ashley, Stanford professor of medicine and genetics, brings the breakthroughs of precision medicine to vivid life through the real diagnostic journeys of his patients and the tireless efforts of his fellow doctors and scientists as they hunt to prevent, predict, and beat disease. Since the Human Genome Project was completed in 2003, the price of genome sequencing has dropped at a staggering rate. It’s as if the price of a Ferrari went from $350,000 to a mere forty cents. Through breakthroughs made by Dr. Ashley’s team at Stanford and other dedicated groups around the world, analyzing the human genome has decreased from a heroic multibillion dollar effort to a single clinical test costing less than $1,000. For the first time we have within our grasp the ability to predict our genetic future, to diagnose and prevent disease before it begins, and to decode what it really means to be human. In The Genome Odyssey, Dr. Ashley details the medicine behind genome sequencing with clarity and accessibility. More than that, with passion for his subject and compassion for his patients, he introduces readers to the dynamic group of researchers and doctor detectives who hunt for answers, and to the pioneering patients who open up their lives to the medical community during their search for diagnoses and cures. He describes how he led the team that was the first to analyze and interpret a complete human genome, how they broke genome speed records to diagnose and treat a newborn baby girl whose heart stopped five times on the first day of her life, and how they found a boy with tumors growing inside his heart and traced the cause to a missing piece of his genome. These patients inspire Dr. Ashley and his team as they work to expand the boundaries of our medical capabilities and to envision a future where genome sequencing is available for all, where medicine can be tailored to treat specific diseases and to decode pathogens like viruses at the genomic level, and where our medical system as we know it has been completely revolutionized.

Medical Odyssey

Author : Mark Dworkin
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781983369926
Total Pages : 357 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (699 download)

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Download or read book Medical Odyssey written by Mark Dworkin and published by . This book was released on 2018-07-14 with total page 357 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a memoir of the journey to and through medical school told by an infectious disease physician, medical detective, professor, and researcher. It's an unusual and sensitive odyssey that involves the artificial heart, tropical diseases, and a murder. Along the way many lessons are learned and the human experience is encountered in vibrant color. In an afterword, the author provides advice to anyone considering becoming a physician.

Medical Odyssey

Author : George Douglas Robb
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (243 download)

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Download or read book Medical Odyssey written by George Douglas Robb and published by . This book was released on 1968 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Hip Surgery

Author : Augusto Sarmiento
Publisher : Wife Goes On
ISBN 13 : 9789350253601
Total Pages : 444 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (536 download)

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Download or read book Hip Surgery written by Augusto Sarmiento and published by Wife Goes On. This book was released on 2011-10 with total page 444 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hip Surgery: An Odyssey is a step by step journey through important technological developments in hip surgery. Based on the author's personal experiences, the book examines past and present procedures, their successes and complications. Enhanced by more than 600 well-illustrated images, this text discusses different types of hip surgery - reconstructive surgery, including total hip arthroplasty; specific pathological conditions, the fractured hip and annexures.

Heart

Author : Richard B. Cheney
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 147672539X
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (767 download)

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Download or read book Heart written by Richard B. Cheney and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-10-22 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The story of a patient, a doctor, and 35 years of medical innovation"--Dust jacket.

A Surgeon's Odyssey

Author : Richard Moss M.D.
Publisher : Archway Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1480859532
Total Pages : 388 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (88 download)

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Download or read book A Surgeon's Odyssey written by Richard Moss M.D. and published by Archway Publishing. This book was released on 2018-08-17 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From 1987 to 1990, author Dr. Richard Moss traveled extensively through Asia while working as a cancer surgeon in four different countries including Thailand, Nepal, India, and Bangladesh. His work was voluntary, however the “payoff” was in the rich, fascinating, and, often bizarre experiences he had both as a surgeon and wanderer. Based on this three-year excursion, A Surgeon’s Odyssey delves into the true-to-life adventures, struggles, and quandaries of a young surgeon from humble beginnings who found himself in a strange and tragic but beautiful world, striving to save those suffering from horrifying disease under hellish circumstances. In this memoir, Moss shares his story that includes insights into life, other cultures and religions, and the tragedy of intolerable disease amidst destitution and scarcity. A Surgeon’s Odyssey tells of a young man’s decision to forgo comfort and financial security for the adventure of a lifetime, pitting himself against the specter of overwhelming suffering and illness. It narrates the unique journey of a cancer surgeon who, against conventional wisdom, embarked on a pilgrimage of healing and experienced surgical triumphs and setbacks amidst some of the most beguiling and fascinating cultures in the world.

Broken Bodies, Shattered Minds

Author : Ronald J. Glasser
Publisher : History Publishing Company Llc
ISBN 13 : 9781933909479
Total Pages : 273 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (94 download)

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Download or read book Broken Bodies, Shattered Minds written by Ronald J. Glasser and published by History Publishing Company Llc. This book was released on 2011-06-15 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses the injuries of soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan, the impact of these injuries on their lives when they return home from active duty, and the consequences of rising medical costs for their care on the healthcare system.

The Great Medical Student Odyssey: Tales & Adventures in Medical School

Author : Ashiq Pramchand
Publisher : Self Publisher
ISBN 13 : 9780620917612
Total Pages : 194 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (176 download)

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Download or read book The Great Medical Student Odyssey: Tales & Adventures in Medical School written by Ashiq Pramchand and published by Self Publisher. This book was released on 2021-02-28 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Medical school is an incredible adventure that, for many, is shrouded in mystery. South African medical student, Ashiq Pramchand, writes about his profound experiences in academia and in the hospital wards to elucidate the lives of future doctors and healthcare professionals. He recalls life-changing moments with patients and adventures across the world from exploring The City of the Dead and training with samurai in Japan to falling in love and researching life-threatening diseases. This is only the tip of the iceberg. Medical students have beautiful stories about life and death that should be shared to inspire and teach others about the great strengths and vulnerabilities of young healers. Ashiq Pramchand explores the great odyssey of the medical student and offers a glimpse into what medical school is really about.

Symptoms of Unknown Origin

Author : Clifton K. Meador
Publisher : Vanderbilt University Press
ISBN 13 : 082650258X
Total Pages : 196 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (265 download)

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Download or read book Symptoms of Unknown Origin written by Clifton K. Meador and published by Vanderbilt University Press. This book was released on 2005-04-22 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For years after graduating from medical school, Dr. Clifton K. Meador assumed that symptoms of the body, when obviously not imaginary, indicate a disease of the body--something to be treated with drugs, surgery, or other traditional means. But, over several decades, as he saw patients with clear symptoms but no discernable disease, he concluded that his own assumptions were too narrow and, indeed, that the underlying basis for much of clinical medicine was severely limited. Recounting a series of fascinating case studies, Meador shows in this book how he came to reject a strict adherence to the prevailing biomolecular model of disease and its separation of mind and body. He studied other theories and approaches--George Engel's biopsychosocial model of disease, Michael Balint's study of physicians as pharmacological agents--and adjusted his practice accordingly to treat what he called "nondisease." He had to retool, learn new and more in-depth interviewing and listening techniques, and undergo what Balint termed a "slight but significant change in personality." In chapters like "The Woman Who Believed She Was a Man" and "The Diarrhea of Agnes," Meador reveals both the considerable harm that can result from wrong diagnoses of nonexistent diseases and the methods he developed to help patients with chronic symptoms not defined by a medical disease. Throughout the book, he recommends subsequent studies to test his observations, and he urges full application of the scientific method to the doctor-patient relationship, pointing out that few objective studies of these all-important interactions have ever been done.

Cancer Healing Odyssey

Author : Sarto Schickel
Publisher : Paxdieta Books
ISBN 13 : 9780615540009
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (4 download)

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Download or read book Cancer Healing Odyssey written by Sarto Schickel and published by Paxdieta Books. This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This inspiring and hope-filled book will change the way you look at cancer. It shows that cancer is not a death sentence--and that recovery may be possible even if diagnosed at an advanced state. It tells the story of a woman with stage IV ovarian cancer who used both conventional and alternative medicine to recover her health. It shows that much more is needed for cancer recovery than a Medical Program, which is all that doctors are typically trained to provide. A quality Nutrition Program, a Detoxification Program and a Mind & Spirit Program, which constitute The Trinity of Natural Healing, are also needed. Reading this book can restore hope--which is a critical element needed for recovery. It also shows that one can carefully combine conventional medical treatments, such as surgery and even some chemotherapy, with alternative dietary and detoxification approaches, together with mental and spiritual practices.

A Hippocratic Odyssey

Author : Suresh K Pandey
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9389165849
Total Pages : 384 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (891 download)

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Download or read book A Hippocratic Odyssey written by Suresh K Pandey and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2020-08-18 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you want to transform your passion for becoming a doctor or successful medical professional into reality? Can't wait to use your medical knowledge and skills to serve humanity? While you may have an undying passion to help people at their most vulnerable times, you might still find the thought of interacting and building a relationship with patients overwhelming. If you can relate to the above, this book will be a guiding light for you! A Hippocratic Odyssey attempts to make it easier for aspiring medical professionals, doctors and expert healthcare workers to treat their patients effectively by revealing some inspirational stories from the lives of doctor couple Suresh K. Pandey and Vidushi Sharma. A beautiful memoir, the authors narrate their medical training at PGIMER, Chandigarh, AIIMS, New Delhi, USA and Australia. They share the stories of their initial struggles, overcoming hurdles and tackling life problems during their journey as medical professionals. It also serves as a go-to book where the authors share tips and take-home messages that will help medical students, aspiring doctors and young medical professionals to stay focused and motivated during this long journey and guide them through the uncertainties and inspire them to become the best in their field.

Polio

Author : Thomas Abraham
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 1787380866
Total Pages : 282 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (873 download)

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Download or read book Polio written by Thomas Abraham and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2018-09-01 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1988, the World Health Organization launched a twelve-year campaign to wipe out polio. Thirty years and several billion dollars over budget later, the campaign grinds on, vaccinating millions of children and hoping that each new year might see an end to the disease. But success remains elusive, against a surprisingly resilient virus, an unexpectedly weak vaccine and the vagaries of global politics, meeting with indifference from governments and populations alike. How did an innocuous campaign to rid the world of a crippling disease become a hostage of geopolitics? Why do parents refuse to vaccinate their children against polio? And why have poorly paid door-to-door healthworkers been assassinated? Thomas Abraham reports on the ground in search of answers.

The Penelope Project

Author : Anne Basting
Publisher : University of Iowa Press
ISBN 13 : 160938413X
Total Pages : 220 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (93 download)

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Download or read book The Penelope Project written by Anne Basting and published by University of Iowa Press. This book was released on 2016-05-15 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Arts of Penelope: Art-Making and Making Artifacts, by Ellie Rose and Shannon Scrofano -- Who Is a Hero in Your Own Life?, by Jolene Hansen -- Mamie's Story, by Beth Meyer-Arnold -- On Playing the Suitors: In Dialogue, by Daniel Cohen and Rusty Tym -- On Playing Penelope: In Dialogue, by Joyce Heinrich and Nikki Zaleski -- Five Seconds after the Audience Left, by Anne Basting -- The Magic of the Movement, by Anne Basting and Leonard Cruz -- Finding an Ending, by Maureen Towey -- Excerpt from Finding Penelope, Scene 5, by Anne Basting -- Part Five: Evaluation and Evolution -- Beyond Penelope at Luther Manor, by Ellie Rose -- On the Challenges of Continuity in Civic Arts Projects: In Dialogue, by Michael Rohd and Anne Basting -- Making Structural Changes in the Curriculum through Penelope, by Robin Mello and Anne Basting -- What Did the Research Tell Us?, by Robin Mello and Julie Voigts -- The Essential Elements of Penelope, by Robin Mello and Julie Voigts -- The Landscape beyond Penelope, by Anne Basting, Ellie Rose, and Maureen Towey -- Appendices -- Appendix 1. Penelope Project Timeline -- Appendix 2. Penelope Project Team -- Appendix 3. Partnership Agreement -- Appendix 4. Prompts for Penelope Activities and Challenges -- Appendix 5. Storytelling and Playwriting Syllabus -- Appendix 6. A Note on the Program Evaluation, by Robin Mello -- Appendix 7. Funding Partners -- Appendix 8. Survey Questions -- Contributors -- Index

On Becoming a Doctor

Author : Tania Heller
Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1402247605
Total Pages : 226 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (22 download)

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Download or read book On Becoming a Doctor written by Tania Heller and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2009-12-01 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This insightful and candid guide unveils the truth about medical school, residency, and the fascinating realities that await aspiring physicians beyond the classroom. On Becoming a Doctor provides an essential roadmap for your medical odyssey including: Comprehensive Guidance: Delve into the intricacies of medical school life and residency, as well as the challenges and rewards of being a doctor. Gain invaluable insights into the various medical specialties, allowing you to make informed decisions about your future career path. First-Hand Accounts: Written by seasoned medical professionals, this book provides authentic first-hand accounts of the rigors and triumphs experienced throughout medical training. Learn from their experiences and use their wisdom to navigate your own journey with confidence. Balancing Life and Work: Discover the secrets to maintaining a healthy work-life balance in the demanding world of medicine. On Becoming a Doctor offers practical tips on managing stress, fostering personal well-being, and nurturing a fulfilling personal life alongside a thriving medical career. Residency Success Strategies: Unravel the complexities of the residency application process and equip yourself with indispensable strategies to stand out in this highly competitive arena. Our expert advice will empower you to excel during your residency and launch a successful medical career. Patient Stories: Be inspired by heartwarming and insightful patient stories that illustrate the transformative power of compassionate healthcare. Learn how to provide exceptional patient care and forge meaningful connections with those you serve. Navigating Medical Challenges: From medical ethics dilemmas to emotional resilience, On Becoming a Doctor addresses the diverse challenges doctors encounter. Equip yourself with the tools to overcome obstacles and make a lasting impact on the lives of your patients. Thriving Beyond Residency: Beyond residency lies a vast landscape of opportunities. Learn about alternative career paths, research opportunities, and potential for leadership roles within the medical community. Unlock your potential and discover what lies ahead in your fulfilling medical journey. Empower yourself with knowledge, empathy, and resilience as you embrace the transformative journey of becoming a doctor. A perfect graduation gift for any aspiring medical professional!

Medicine, a Love Story

Author : Gene H. Stollerman MD Macp
Publisher : Outskirts Press
ISBN 13 : 9781432794156
Total Pages : 564 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (941 download)

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Download or read book Medicine, a Love Story written by Gene H. Stollerman MD Macp and published by Outskirts Press. This book was released on 2012-06-01 with total page 564 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Academic Medicine in the 20th Century Dr. Stollerman's career in research, education and patient care includes his involvement in the great medical advances of the past century, particularly the eradication of rheumatic heart disease in developed countries, and currently the creation of a vaccine against the cause of rheumatic fever, streptococcal sore throat, for developing countries.

Last Night in the OR

Author : Bud Shaw
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0147515335
Total Pages : 306 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (475 download)

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Download or read book Last Night in the OR written by Bud Shaw and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2015-09-15 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For readers of Henry Marsh's Do No Harm, Paul A. Ruggieri's Confessions of a Surgeon, and Atul Gawande's Better, a pioneering surgeon shares memories from a life in one of surgery’s most demanding fields The 1980s marked a revolution in the field of organ transplants, and Bud Shaw, M.D., who studied under Tom Starzl in Pittsburgh, was on the front lines. Now retired from active practice, Dr. Shaw relays gripping moments of anguish and elation, frustration and reward, despair and hope in his struggle to save patients. He reveals harshly intimate moments of his medical career: telling a patient's husband that his wife has died during surgery; struggling to complete a twenty-hour operation as mental and physical exhaustion inch closer and closer; and flying to retrieve a donor organ while the patient waits in the operating room. Within these more emotionally charged vignettes are quieter ones, too, like growing up in rural Ohio, and being awakened late at night by footsteps in the hall as his father, also a surgeon, slipped out of the house to attend to a patient in the ER. In the tradition of Mary Roach, Jerome Groopman, Eric Topol, and Atul Gawande, Last Night in the OR is an exhilarating, fast-paced, and beautifully written memoir, one that will captivate readers with its courage, intimacy, and honesty.