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In the United States, millions of people experience the life-changing event of pregnancy every year, but for nearly one-third of them, the journey comes with heightened risks. In this compassionate guide, obstetrician-gynecologist Alan M. Peaceman, MD, explores the complexities of high-risk pregnancies with the empathy and clarity that every expectant parent deserves.

Every workplace has its risks, but when people’s lives are in your hands, those risks skyrocket. Pharmacists know this better than anyone. More than a century ago, a group of Australian pharmacists founded Pharmaceutical Defence Limited (PDL) to ensure their colleagues had the support and protection they needed. Fast forward to today: PDL remains a not-for-profit, member-owned organisation, supporting over 32,000 Australian pharmacists. Its mission is the same as day one: to have your back as you navigate the challenges and high stakes of modern pharmacy practice. Now, PDL is expanding on ...

This booklet details a personal journey through high-risk prostate cancer, beginning with the diagnosis and the decision to undergo robotic surgery using the da Vinci system rather than brachytherapy. The author recounts their preparation for the procedure, including pre-operative physiotherapy, and describes the emotions and physical sensations experienced during the surgery itself. Significant attention is given to the realities and challenges of post-surgery recovery, covering issues such as catheter use, pain management, and regaining bladder control through dedicated physiotherapy. The ...

The media constantly bombard us with news of health hazards lurking in our everyday lives. But many of these hazards turn out to have been greatly overblown. According to author and epidemiologist Geoffrey C. Kabat, this hyping of low-level environmental hazards leads to needless anxiety and confusion on the part of the public as to which exposures have important effects on health and which are likely to have minimal or no effect.

This fearless, deeply reported book about laboratory accidents asks the haunting question some elite scientists don’t want the public to entertain: Did the COVID-19 pandemic start with a lab leak in Wuhan, China? This is an obvious question. Yet there’s been an extraordinary effort by...

In this book, board-certified neuropsychologist Dr. Michelle Braun inspires listeners to make lasting improvements by understanding the truth about brain health and provides expert guidance through the maze of conflicting media advice on supplements, brain games, nutrition, and exercise. She interviews eight leading brain-health experts, combining their insights with cutting-edge research to offer proven strategies to implement the five steps of the High-Octane Brain. Interactive exercises guide listeners to develop a personalized program for optimal brain health.

More than 80,000 new chemicals have been developed and released into the global environment during the last four decades. Today the World Health Organization attributes more than one-third of all childhood deaths to environmental causes, and as rates of childhood disease skyrocket, it raises serious, difficult questions around how the chemical environment is impacting children's health. Children and Environmental Toxins: What Everyone Needs to Know® offers an accessible guide to understanding and identifying the potential sources of harm in a child's environment.

Patients at Risk exposes the political maneuvering and corporate greed that has led to the replacement of physicians by lesser trained practitioners, including nurse practitioners and physician assistants. As corporations seek to save money and government agencies aim to increase constituent access, minimum qualifications for our nation’s healthcare guardians continue to decline—with deadly consequences. This is a story that has not yet been told, and one that has dangerous repercussions for all Americans.

Your skeleton is a busy system of living tissue. Every day, bone is being broken down and replaced. But with osteoporosis, this process causes your bones to become weak and fragile. The disease often goes undetected until you have a fall or a painful fracture.

An interprofessional faculty of primary care and specialty clinicians discuss real-world issues in managing patients with complex and challenging dyslipidemia, including elevated lipoprotein a (Lp(a)). Several paired conversations serve as the foundation for discussions related to recent cholesterol guidelines, patient risk stratification, and recommended goals for patients at risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.

Bel kayması hangi sıklıkla görülür kimler risk altında? Prof. Dr. Duran Berker CemilYüksek İhtisas Üniversitesi Tıp FakültesiBeyin ve Sinir Cerrahisi ADMedical Park Ankara Hastanesi

İntradiskal ozon, tedaviye dirençli hastalarda operasyon öncesi kullanımı önerilen bel fıtığı hastaları için bir alternatif tedavidir. SAĞLIK BAKANLIĞI ONAYI VARDIR.%71 BAŞARI ORANINA SAHİPTİR.1. Ağrıları 1 yıldan az süredir olan hastalar,2. MSU disk hernisi sınıflamasına göre: 1A, 1B, 1C, 2A, 2B tipindeki hernisi olanlar3. Disk dejenerasyonu 2. dereceden az olan hastalar4. Foraminal darlığı olmayan hastalarOZON TEDAVİSİNDEN YÜKSEK DERECEDE FAYDA GÖRECEKLERDİR...Bu videolarımızı hastaları ve toplumu aydınlatmak, bilgilendirmek adına yaptığımızı ...

A PodCast by Canadian GPs for Canadian GPs. CCFP Exam Topic review, Low Risk Obstetrics, and Primary Care and Family Medicine in Canada. www.thegenerehlist.ca

Stay safe and stay calm. A New York University microbiologist gives you the knowledge you need to protect yourself from COVID-19 and other common infectious diseases. With the spread of COVID-19, the world has never felt less safe. And with so much advice out there, it's hard to know whether...

Explore the causes and symptoms of cat scratch disease, a bacterial infection transmitted by cats. Learn how proper prevention and early treatment can help manage this condition. Find out more about cat scratch disease and how to protect yourself and your pets.

Within Normal Limits provides physicians and medical professionals with unfiltered insights that focus on pitfalls to avoid in medicine and best practices to improve patient care. Hosted by Eric Zacharias, MD, an internal medicine doctor and physician risk manager with COPIC, a leading medical liability insurance company, this podcast centers around open conversations between physicians and medical experts. Each episode dives into topics including practical guidance, detailed analysis, current issues, and case study reviews. Within Normal Limits is an opportunity to learn from others’ ...

HealthCap Weekly Wrap is your go-to podcast for staying informed about the latest news and updates affecting senior living communities. Each week, we bring you the hottest stories, actionable insights, and expert commentary tailored for caregivers, nurses, community administrators, and owners. From regulatory changes and new healthcare programs to cutting-edge research and practical resources, we cover it all in an engaging, conversational format. Whether you're navigating compliance, improving resident care, or exploring innovative solutions, Weekly Wrap with HealthCap keeps you informed and ...