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In this absorbing narrative, Dr. Chris Honey, an accomplished neurosurgeon at Vancouver General Hospital, weaves his personal journey together with case studies that reflect the thrill of scientific discovery and the limitations of medicine. Operating on a terminally ill child amid an Ebola outbreak in Liberia, he questions his preconceptions about what it means to "win" against a disease. Reflecting on his own path into neurosurgery, he brings to life a relatively new, high stakes field of medicine—one that historically demanded emotional detachment and often attracts extreme personalities

This is a stunningly well-written account of the life of a surgeon: what it is like to cut into people's bodies and the terrifying - literally life and death - decisions that have to be made. There are accounts of operations that go wrong; of doctors who go to the bad; why autopsies are necessary; what it feels like to insert your knife into someone.

A fascinating history of the practice of surgery from one of the leading figures in the field, chronicling centuries of scientific breakthroughs by the discipline's most dynamic, pioneering doctors. Written by an author with plenty of experience holding a scalpel, Dr David Schneider's The Invention of Surgery is an in-depth biography of the practice that has leapt forward over the centuries from the dangerous guesswork of ancient Greek physicians through the world-changing 'implant revolution' of the 20th century.

This audiobook chronicles the triumphs and failures of his surgical life. Having spent his childhood in the backstreets of a northern steel town, he went on to become one of the world's foremost heart surgeons. His drive for perfection in his profession took him to the world-renowned Harefield Hospital, the foremost heart surgery centre in Birmingham, Alabama and the newly-created Cardiothoracic Centre in Oxford. Then in 2019 in Wuhan he was the first Western doctor to learn about Covid-19 before the virus was identified.

This book will give you an overview of the most common issues regarding diagnosis and management of various types of hernias with a focus on the patient’s perspective. Thus, it is not a clinical textbook for experienced surgeons but more oriented against the patient with a hernia as well as young surgeons and other health care professionals.

Ein einzigartiges Hörbuch, das Sie nicht gleichgültig lassen wird! Von den dunklen Anfangszeiten der Chirurgie, als noch ohne Betäubung amputiert wurde, über königliche Operationen bis zu den heutigen High-Tech-OPs – der Chirurg Arnold van de Laar beschreibt in seinem Hörbuch so packend wie allgemeinverständlich die Geschichte der Chirurgie, und gibt einen spannenden Einblick in sein Fach. In 28 Kapiteln erzählt van de Laar anhand berühmter Operationen, was genau im Operationsaal geschieht.

Bone broth has the power to help us lose weight, improve health, reduce inflammation, and even reverse aging. Loaded with nutrients, bone broth is one of the healthiest broths one can consume. In this book, you will learn all about bone broth and its powers. You will learn about its history, its nutritional content, its health benefits, how to use it to lose weight and suppress inflammation, and why you should be implemcontententing it in your life.

Listen to history's first ever account of a gunshot wound to the spine.

Challenging Operations takes up the apparent paradox of medical professionals resisting reforms designed to help them and their patients. Through vivid anecdotes, interviews, and incisive observation and analysis, Katherine Kellogg reveals the complex ways that institutional reforms spark resistance when they challenge long-standing beliefs, roles, and systems of authority. Shedding new light on the difficulty of implementing reforms, Challenging Operations offers concrete recommendations for effectively meeting that challenge.

Do you believe in miracles? Are you currently facing a challenging situation yourself? Shattered-But God; is based on a true story experienced by Lisa Pelio-Hyde. Her trust in the Lord never wavered as He brought her through this entire process. She stood on faith resulting in her complete healing and restoration by His divine intervention. Her body was utterly shattered But by the hand of Almighty God Was fused together making it better than new • As you read her powerful testimony there is no doubt that a miracle occurred. Lisa takes you on this journey and reflects on her miracle that ...

Based on in-depth interviews with 46 women who underwent cosmetic surgery to enhance their appearance, the authors investigate motivations for surgery as well as women’s thoughts about looking natural after the procedures. Under the Knife highlights the role of deep-seated yet contradictory gendered meanings about women’s bodies, passing, and boundary work. The authors also consider traditional notions of femininity and normalcy that trouble women’s struggle to preserve an authentic moral self.

The new third edition of this best-selling book helps parents understand and organize the necessary medical and emotional components that accompany their child's surgery. In an easy to follow time line for events prior to and following a tonsillectomy and/or adenoidectomy, the authors provide reassuring and accurate guidance that eases the process for the patient and family.

The Mommy Makeover is the proven way to reverse the physical impact of childbirth through safe, effective plastic surgery. Dr. Michael Burgdorf, an award-winning plastic surgeon, shows you how to make the decision for cosmetic surgery, how to prepare for it, and what to expect each step of the way from consultation through recovery. With a mommy makeover, you'll regain your body: a flatter tummy, tighter skin, and rejuvenated breasts through simple outpatient surgery.

Stay on track with your diet, maintain a long-term healthy eating plan while saving time and money with these keto-friendly meal prep recipes.

Grim Reaper sits on the heart surgeon's shoulder. A slip of the hand and life ebbs away. The balance between life and death is so delicate, and the heart surgeon walks that rope between the two. In the operating room, there is no time for doubt. It is flesh, blood, rib retractors and pumping the vital organ with your bare hand to squeeze the life back into it. An off day can have dire consequences - this job has a steep learning curve, and the cost is measured in human life. Cardiac surgery is not for the faint of heart.

Meal prepping is an easy way to stay on track with your diet. Even if it looks complicated at first, it’s dead simple once you get into the swing of things. Plus, it can save you up to four hours a week and can shave up to $100 off your grocery bill. So, whether you’re a bodybuilder on a cut, trying to lose a few extra pounds before summer, or just want a way to eat healthy that doesn’t involve slaving away in the kitchen after work...then we’ve got you covered.

Are you ready to become the greatest version of yourself?! Are you tired of being bombarded by all these new diet fads that simply don't work? Have you tried losing weight before but gave up because you never achieve any results? Uncover the science of long term sustainable weight loss that has been proven to work and used since ancient times! I reveal the truth and the insidious secretes the food industry and corporations want to hide from you.

We think of transplant surgery as one of the medical wonders of the modern world. But transplant surgery is as ancient as the pyramids, with a history more surprising than we might expect. Paul Craddock takes us on a journey - from 16th-century skin grafting to contemporary stem cell transplants - uncovering stories of operations performed by unexpected people in unexpected places.

The future of regenerative medicine is topical. Gone are the days when stem cell therapy was limited to invasive injections. A new era is emerging—one where non-invasive, topical stem cell applications are revolutionizing the way we heal, recover, and perform. The Future of Regenerative Medicine: Topical Stem Cell Applications explores this transformative shift, revealing how advancements in science and technology are making stem cell therapy safer, more accessible, and more empowering for patients.

This short audiobook will provide updated information, encouragement, and hope to patients, caregivers, and their families undergoing a life-saving bone marrow or stem cell transplant. It is written in English and Spanish.