Health Care

La période 2020 - 2050 sera la plus bouleversante qu'aura jamais vécu l'humanité en si peu de temps. L'effondrement de notre civilisation industrielle s'y produira à l'échelle mondiale, probablement dans les années 2020, certainement dans les années 2030. L'ouvrage examine les origines écologiques, économiques, financières et politiques de cet effondrement et, surtout, leurs relations systémiques.

In typical Caulfield manner, it isn't enough to simply interview experts and read the current studies (which he does). He tries celebrity-recommended beauty routines and diets. After attending a modeling competition, he enrolls in an assessment/audition for a modelling agency in Hollywood. In his quest to understand the relationship between celebrity and culture and our individual health choices, he follows celebrity Twitter feeds, scans gossip blogs, and forces himself to read every issue - cover to cover - of People magazine, for an entire year.

Eugene A. Woods, CEO of Advocate Health, one of the largest non-profit health systems in the nation, provides a riveting behind-the-scenes look at healthcare in the United States. By sharing his insights from three decades in healthcare administration, as well as his personal journey, listeners gain a deeper understanding of the challenges facing healthcare systems and the impact on all of us. Woods sheds light on the inequities our communities face and presents actionable prescriptions to create a more equitable, just and accessible healthcare system.

There is no denying that the emotional bond between horses and the humans who love them can reach mystical proportions, and nowhere is that relationship more evident than in these 24 true-life accounts of horses rescuing people. Many of the stories recount incidents where death or physical injury was imminent, and only because a horse intervened are the narrators alive to tell the tale.

At its heart, polyvagal theory describes how the brain's unconscious sense of safety or danger impacts our emotions and behaviors. In this powerful book, pediatrician and neonatologist Marilyn R. Sanders and child psychiatrist George S. Thompson offer both a meditation on caregiving and a call to action. By attending to the lessons of polyvagal theory—that adult caregivers must be aware of children's unconscious processing of sensory information—the authors show how professionals can play a critical role in establishing a sense of safety even in the face of dangerous situations.

As America’s favorite frontline Covid-19 health journalist, Dr. Sanjay Gupta has barely left his primetime seat in his makeshift studio basement since the pandemic began (other than to perform brain surgery). He’s had insider access to the drama’s unfolding, including exclusive conversations with the world’s top public health experts and behind-the-scenes scientists racing to find treatments and cures.

A MacArthur Genius Grant recipient pioneers a radical change in how we interact with older loved ones, especially those experiencing dementia, as she introduces a proven method that uses the creative arts to bring light and joy to the lives of elders.

AudioLearn's Medical School Crash Courses presents Medical Microbiology. Written by experts and authorities in the field and professionally narrated for easy listening, this crash course is a valuable tool both during school and when preparing for the USMLE, or if you're simply interested in the subject of medical microbiology. The audio is focused and high-yield, covering the most important topics you might expect to learn in a typical medical school medical microbiology course.

The Zero to Finals Obstetrics and Gynaecology book is the third in the Zero to Finals series, aimed at providing key learning material for students. The books are designed to be studied in preparation for your exams. There is a focus on the key information that is tested in exams without the waffle. It contains the concepts, vocabulary, and latest guidelines you need, as well as helpful "Tom Tips", which are pearls of wisdom the author gained over more than a decade of sitting medical exams.

Zero to Finals is a resource dedicated to helping medical students and other health-care professionals prepare for exams. It was created from scratch to help students of medicine accelerate their learning, achieve more in less time, and feel more motivated along the way.

Brimming with fascinating historical details and modern medical wonders, this important audiobook is a fascinating glimpse into the struggles and "eureka!" moments that people outside of the medical profession rarely see. Written with Dr. Mukherjee's signature eloquence and passionate prose, The Laws of Medicine is a critical book not just for those in the medical profession but for everyone who is moved to better understand how their health and well-being are being treated.

Functional Medicine Coaching contains inspirational stories that describe the personal transformations and journeys toward physical health and well-being as a result of working with a health coach. Both aspiring coaches and those already working in the field will learn the power of combining the principles of functional medicine with positive psychology coaching. The powerful blending of these two approaches addresses what individual need to thrive.

After 20 years of private obstetrics and gynecological practice, there’s nothing Dr. Jackie Walters hasn’t seen. And now, in her new audiobook, the widely-adored OB-GYN invites you to put your feet in the stirrups and investigate. Whether she’s covering libido, contraceptives, labiaplasty, or fertility, Dr. Jackie educates listeners with her characteristic grace and pragmatism. Both funny and informative, she brings you on a quest through the female reproductive system - answering all the burning (and itching, and smelling...) questions you’ve always been afraid to ask.

This book gives listeners access to the wide world of sex-specific medical issues as they play out in the research labs and doctor’s offices—and how women pay the price, with a close look at the impact that has on minority populations. It has been challenging to get individual researchers and practitioners to accept this, as well as research and medical institutions and manufacturers of medications and devices. The journey towards equal treatment and the understanding of sex and gender differences in prevention, diagnosis, and treatment is still unfolding.

The Nazis discovered it. The Allies won the war with it. It conquered diseases, changed laws, and single-handedly launched the era of antibiotics. This incredible discovery was sulfa, the first antibiotic medication. In The Demon Under the Microscope, Thomas Hager chronicles the dramatic history of the drug that shaped modern medicine.

We are facing an overwhelming army of deadly, invisible enemies. We need a plan - before it's too late. Unlike natural disasters, whose destruction is concentrated in a limited area over a period of days, and illnesses, which have devastating effects but are limited to individuals and their families, infectious disease has the terrifying power to disrupt everyday life on a global scale, overwhelming public and private resources and bringing trade and transportation to a grinding halt.

AudioLearn's Medical School Crash Courses presents Dermatology. Written by experts and authorities in the field and professionally narrated for easy listening, this crash course is a valuable tool both during school and when preparing for the USMLE, or if you're simply interested in the subject of dermatology.

For years, The Coconut Oil Miracle has been a reliable guide for men and women alike. Now in its fifth edition, this revised and updated version has even more information on the benefits of coconut oil and shows listeners how to use it for maximum effect.

In 2018, the profession of healthcare clowning celebrated 30 years of global expansion. Beyond the Red Nose provides a deep inside look into this professional world - first-hand poignant stories, challenges overcome, and future plans in pediatrics, dementia, research, and beyond. Written by career clown and life-long advocate for improving lives through laughter, author Tiffany Riley's goal is to enlighten, inspire, and motivate anyone interested in learning more about the profession of healthcare clowning.

Written by experienced professors and professionally narrated by a medical doctor for accuracy, this crash course is a valuable tool both during medical school and when preparing for the USMLE step 1. The audio is focused and high-yield, covering the most important topics you might expect to see on the USMLE Step 1 exam. Included are both capsule and detailed explanations of critical issues and topics you must know to ace your test. The material is accurate, up to date, and broken down into bite-size sections.