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"A century-spanning history of medicine told through the story of ten drugs, from opium to the first digital pill. Behind every landmark drug is a story. It could be an oddball researcher's genius insight, a catalyzing moment in geopolitical history, a new breakthrough technology, or an unexpected but welcome side effect discovered during clinical trials. For example, the first tranquilizer was discovered by accident when a chemist was looking for...
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"A comprehensive portrait of a uniquely American epidemic--devastating in its findings and damning in its conclusions. The opioid epidemic has been described as 'one of the greatest mistakes of modern medicine.' But calling it a mistake is a generous rewriting of the history of greed, corruption, and indifference that pushed the US into consuming more than 80 percent of the world's opioid painkillers. Journeying through lives and communities wrecked...
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Pain relief is an ongoing need for hundreds of thousands of individuals around the world who have been injured or are suffering from painful medical conditions. Many rely on their family doctor for opiate based pain pills, while others seek help from pain clinics. Unfortunately, both of these options often run their course, and for many there becomes a need to find the next chapter in their struggle for pain relief. As we now know, individuals who...
6) The Back Pain Solution: A Patient's Guide to Laser Spine Surgery, Minimally Invasive Procedures, an
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Millions of people every year experience back pain. In the past, major surgery was often their only recourse. But today, for 80 to 90 percent of back pain sufferers, long-term relief no longer has to involve complicated medical procedures, extended hospital stays, and weeks of recovery.
In this informative, user-friendly guide, renowned spine surgeon Dr. Michael Hasz explores options for eliminating back pain without surgery or with minimally invasive...
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Are You Addicted? Has addiction taken over your life? Do you want to stop using painkillers, but shame and embarrassment keep you from reaching out for help? You are not alone-millions find themselves in the clutches of addiction. Michael McGee, M.D., an addiction psychiatrist, has treated thousands of people struggling with addiction. His message: You don't need to suffer-you can live a life free of addiction. In this book, Dr. McGee offers a helpful...
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This book was written to help all interested parties (eg, clinicians who treat pain, drug and medical-practice regulators, law-enforcement authorities and pharmacists) to sort out the clinical, regulatory, and ethical issues associated with the prescribing of opioid analgesics and to reduce the risk of medication misuse, abuse, and diversion.
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Este libro pretende analizar la disponibilidad y el acceso a los medicamentos opioides en Colombia; entender el problema desde una perspectiva multidimensional, con énfasis territorial, e integrar a los diferentes actores que participan en los procesos requeridos para estos analgésicos.
El propósito es identificar las barreras de disponibilidad y acceso a medicamentos opioides, a fin de disminuir las "diferencias evitables" entre grupos de personas...
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When you are in pain, nothing is taken for granted.
The physical, emotional, and mental toll is tough to navigate, but Carmelita provides many examples from her arduous fight to help those in pain and the people, who love them to find peace and acceptance of their new circumstances. This includes exploring alternatives to medications, as well as the strong belief in faith to open pathways to healing.
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For people dealing with chronic pain, just getting through the day can be a trial. In many cases, your only treatment options are opioids and other analgesics and a puzzling choice of self-help options. But there's a way to reduce your suffering that isn't focused on drugs or expensive pain management programs. In The Language of Pain, Dr. Trevor Campbell provides practical tools for alleviating your agony. Based on years of experience, Dr. Campbell's...
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This is an unusual book since it will teach you how to look at your migraines and other kinds of headaches in a systemic way. Usually headaches happen not because something is off somewhere in your body, but most of the time due a combination of several internal and external factors. This book helps you understand the reason you get headaches by looking at your whole body, mind and environment as a system. And once you understand what aspects need...
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As a nation, we are facing an unprecedented opioid crisis that is killing more than 65,000 people a year. It is destroying our families and decimating our neighborhoods. And it is costing us billions. As more and more people are dealing with chronic pain, and as the opioid crisis reaches epic proportions, alternative approaches to understanding pain and its management are necessary.
Here, Dr. Akhtar Purvez, a seasoned researcher, pain specialist,...
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Une réflexion philosophique sur la médecine
Conçu dans une perspective historique longue, le développement de la médecine semble marqué par la coexistence en son sein d'une urgence à laquelle il faut répondre et d'un manque auquel il faut remédier. Cette urgence, c'est celle du soin à prodiguer à celui qui souffre, ici et maintenant, pour que justement cette souffrance cesse. Ce manque, c'est celui d'une connaissance objective qui permettrait...
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En la carreras del área de la salud, tanto en Colombia como en Latinoamérica hay muy poca formación acerca de la evaluación y el manejo de pacientes en medicina del dolor y cuidado paliativo, pese a su amplia prevalencia en la población general. De ahí que la concepción de este libro sea interdisciplinar, pues se considera que el foco de atención es la unidad paciente-familia-cuidador. Así, se contextualiza respecto a la situación de los...
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A pesar de las múltiples teorías y prácticas culturales en torno a la codificación del dolor, aún es posible percibir vacíos, contradicciones y limitaciones.
Antropología del dolor desarrolla un esclarecedor análisis acerca de este sentir como hecho individual de significación que, en sus más radicales consecuencias, colinda entre la aniquilación y la apertura de mundo: al mismo tiempo que asedia la estabilidad de la relación del individuo...
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Step into the intriguing world of pain, an enduring global medical challenge that plagues countless lives and drives individuals to seek relief in doctor's offices worldwide. PAIN: The Culture and Science of Pain delves deep into the intricate web of history and various treatments of pain. Unveiling the limitations of current medications and alternative approaches, as well as the associated risks they carry, this captivating exploration uncovers a...
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L'utilisation de ces techniques de guérison des maux de dos aidera également à lutter contre les maladies chroniques, l'inflammation, à fortifier votre système immunitaire, à améliorer vos niveaux d'énergie, votre concentration, votre bonheur général et bien plus encore !
Comment guérir et soulager rapidement les maux de dos
Souhaitez-vous réduire vos maux de dos et l'inconfort ? Depuis très longtemps, les techniques de guérison naturelle...
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The use of medical cannabis has gained significant attention in recent years due to its potential therapeutic benefits. As more research emerges, healthcare professionals are exploring the role of cannabis in managing various medical conditions. Although short, this book aims to provide an in-depth overview of the top conditions that have shown promising responses to medical cannabis, backed by scientific references and evidence. It is essential for...
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