In 1999, investigators announced that a single dose of nevirapine, a new antiviral drug, could stop the spread of the AIDS virus from infected mothers to their newborn babies.
Edición a cargo de Eduardo Álvarez del Palacio y Ángel Ruiz Pérez de la obra La conservación de la salud del cuerpo y del alma, escrita por el médico humanista y profesor de la Universidad de Salamanca Blas Álvarez Miraval, que vivió a caballo de los siglos XVI y XVII.
An informative, compassionate guide for cancer patients and their loved ones Each year, more than 1 million people get treated for cancer, and most of these will undergo chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or both.
Sat Bains worked out, always maintained a reasonable weight and considered himself fit and healthy, so it was a shock when, in March 2021, he had a massive heart attack and underwent an emergency triple heart bypass operation.
Everyone's guide to using the power of science to produce healthier and tastier fruits and vegetablesFrom garden to fork, Food Science for Gardeners is everyone's guide to optimizing the quality of garden produce and preparing the most delicious and nutritious food possible.
'It stands alone in the literature of manic depression for its bravery, brilliance and beauty' - Oliver SacksAn Unquiet Mind is a definitive examination of manic depression from both sides: doctor and patient, the healer and the healed.
The page-turning, never-before-told story of Kim Campbell's roller-coaster thirty-four-year marriage to music legend Glen Campbell, including how Kim helped Glen finally conquer his addictions only to face their greatest challenge when he was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.
After experiencing his father's early death at the age of 45, Anton Andryakov knew he had to come up with a plan to help himself, and others, make the most of what life has to offer.
Dieses Buch erzählt die Lebensgeschichte von Anka, einer Frau, die durch viele Krisen und Schmerzen hindurch nie aufgegeben hat, sondern - im Gegenteil - an all diesen Brüchen in ihrem Leben gewachsen ist.
While cancer is certainly no laughing matter, in 100 PERKS OF HAVING CANCER Cancer survivors, Frances Strang and Susan Gonzalez, set out to remind readers that no matter how bad one's life circumstances may be, there are always reasons to smile - and steps that can be taken to improve one's health, outlook and prognosis.
Whether you are a patient, family member, or doctor, this book will help you understand the history of baclofen's use, current research on its use to treat alcohol use disorders, and whether it might be a viable option for your life or practice.
WINNER OF THE POPULAR MEDICINE BOOK OF THE YEAR 2018, BMA BOOK AWARDSRUNNING AWARDS 2019 TOP BOOK'Juliet talks with you, not at you, and her enthusiasm for the joys of an active lifestyle is bound to inspire millions of women of all ages to lead healthier, fitter and much happier lives.
________________________THE CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED MEMOIR OF BEN WATT'S BATTLE WITH A RARE ILLNESS________________________'Intensely moving' - Mick Brown, Daily Telegraph'Quiet elegance and ringing epiphanic lyricism.
The latest and most progressive treatment advice from prostate cancer experts at the nation's top medical centersFor each of the nearly 200,000 Americans diagnosed with prostate cancer annually, the months following the diagnosis are a time of momentous decisions and enormous emotional strain.
Embark on a transformative journey with "e;I Reversed My Diabetes - HAPPINESS for Prediabetes, Diabetes, and Obesity,"e; where author Tabish Gill, a seasoned nurse with expertise in health research, shares his personal victory over diabetes.
Einen Satz in vielen Variationen bekommen Gastroenterologen immer wieder von ihren Patienten zu hören: "Der Bauch ist aufgebläht, gespannt wie eine Trommel und sieht wie im 5.
This comprehensive review is the first handbook on LGBT physical and mental health created by the world's oldest and largest association of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender health care professionals.
Diarmuid Jeffreys traces the story of aspirin from the drug's origins in ancient Egypt, through its industrial development at the end of the nineteenth century and its key role in the great flu pandemic of 1918, to its subsequent exploitation by the pharmaceutical conglomerates and the marvelous powers still being discovered today.
The misuse and abuse of prescription drugs has reached epidemic proportions in recent years, yet many individuals still believe, incorrectly, that their use is without risk.
Finalist for the 2017 Lambda Literary "e;Lammy"e; Award in LGBTQ StudiesThe first book to examine the correlation between mixed-race identity and HIV/AIDS among Native American gay men and transgendered people, Indian Blood provides an analysis of the emerging and often contested LGBTQ "e;two-spirit"e; identification as it relates to public health and mixed-race identity.
