Medical Care

Suffering from severe neck and back injuries, Kerry was unemployed and housebound, struggling with depression and even thoughts of suicide. He went from cycling over 600 miles a month to becoming a prisoner in his own home. In the face of unbearable pain and overwhelming panic, he persevered, and along the way, met an adorable yard dog named Max. This is their remarkable, inspiring story.

Richard Cohen struggles with failing limbs and is legally blind. He has survived two bouts of colon cancer and a life-threatening blood clot in his lungs. After enduring decades of harsh treatments and invasive therapies, Cohen decided to trade in his life as a patient. In 2012, Cohen and his wife, Meredith Vieira, were invited to host and chair an adult stem cell conference at the Vatican. Scientists would be gathering in Rome to discuss stem cell therapy for autoimmune diseases, including MS. A believer in the power of denial and determination over faith and hope, Cohen was caught off guard by what he learned.

The United States is embarking on a medical revolution. Supporters of personalized, or precision, medicine—the tailoring of health care to our genomes—have promised to usher in a new era of miracle cures. Advocates of this gene-guided health-care practice foresee a future where skyrocketing costs can be curbed by customization and unjust disparities are vanquished by biomedical breakthroughs. Progress, however, has come slowly, and with a price too high for the average citizen.

Description Are you ready to unlock the secrets of the future of healthcare? "The Future of Medicine" is a comprehensive guide exploring the dynamic intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and the medical field. This pioneering eBook is your roadmap to understanding how technology is transforming the landscape of medicine, opening the possibility for advancements and improvements. Step into the first chapter and be ushered into a new era in healthcare, with a special focus on the emergence and influence of AI. Discover a brief but insightful history of AI, its terminologies, and the ...

In this gripping, intimate memoir about health, illness, and the invisible reverberating effects of our medical system, Standefer recounts the astonishing true story of the rare diagnosis that upended her rugged life in the mountains of Wyoming and sent her tumbling into a fraught maze of cardiology units, dramatic surgeries, and slow, painful recoveries. As her life increasingly comes to revolve around the internal defibrillator freshly wired into her heart, she becomes consumed with questions about the supply chain that allows such an ostensibly miraculous device to exist.

Medical care or only prayer? Do Christians have to make a choice between medical care or healing prayer? Or has God provided a combination of the two for total healing? Jesus went around all the towns and villages, teaching, and proclaiming the Good News about the kingdom. He was healing all kinds of sicknesses and diseases (Matthew 9:35 PEB). In the spiritual battlefield of modern medicine, Healing Prayer and Medical Care is a soul-searing collection of true life stories and a proven victorious blueprint for a vital healing prayer ministry. Author Abby Abildness uses her 30 years in the ...

My Brother Never Quit On Life, No Matter How Hard It Was. His Doctor Quit On Him. He Helped People All His Life - In Sports And As A Coach. When He Needed Help, His Doctor Failed Him. Be Your Own Life Coach For Your Medical Care. You Only Have One Life. Learn How To Protect It Starting Today. We Always Think We Have More Time. Sometimes Tomorrow Doesn't Come. My Brother's Sad True Story Can Help You. It's An Easy Read. Give It A Try. What Do You Have to Lose But Your Life!

Dive into the riveting world of healthcare with "When Scrubs Stumble: The Diary of a Healthcare Professional." Based on true stories and real-life situations observed in the operation theater of Lady Reading Hospital. This book provides an authentic and gripping account of the challenges, triumphs, and unforgettable moments faced by medical professionals, discussed in his clinical diary. Book Highlights: True Stories: Each chapter unveils genuine experiences from the operating theaters, recovery rooms, and bustling hospital corridors. Emotional Insights: Experience the emotions and ...

Spirituality in Patient Care has earned a reputation as the authoritative introduction to the subject for health professionals interested in identifying and addressing the spiritual needs of patients. The body of research on religion, spirituality, and health continues to grow at a dramatic rate, creating an urgent need for a new edition of this landmark work. In this, the third edition, Harold G. Koenig, M.D., updates every chapter by incorporating the newest research and introducing sensible ways of translating that research into caring for patients.

For as long as he has served at the highest levels of business and government, Vice President Dick Cheney has also been one of the world’s most prominent heart patients. Now, for the first time ever, Cheney, together with his longtime cardiologist, Jonathan Reiner, MD, shares the very personal story of his courageous thirty-five-year battle with heart disease, from his first heart attack in 1978 to the heart transplant he received in 2012.

This guide is your essential resource for passing the NHA-CBCS exam. It covers the fundamentals of medical billing and coding, including healthcare payer types, reimbursement methods, and medical coding systems like ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS. The guide also delves into insurance claims processing, billing regulations, compliance, and medical terminology. Special attention is given to electronic health records, coding for various medical specialties, and handling denials and appeals. This comprehensive study guide ensures you are well-prepared for the exam and a successful career in medical ...

Journalist, doctor, professor, and CDC-trained disease detective Seema Yasmin, driven by a need to set the record straight, dissects some of the most widely circulating medical myths and pseudoscience. Exploring how epidemics of misinformation can spread faster than microbes, Dr. Yasmin asks why bad science is sometimes more believable and contagious than the facts.

If you're looking for a more advanced understanding of mechanical ventilation written in simple language, then this book is for you. Building upon what you learned in the bestseller "Ventilator Modes Made Easy", you will gain confidence understanding the interaction between the ventilator and the your patient. This book is full of practical and actionable tips to help you help your patient.

The life-affirming memoir of Lindsey Burrow, the working mother of three young children who has inspired the nation through her selfless commitment to husband Rob Burrow (CBE), the rugby league legend she has cared for full time since his Motor neurone disease (MND) diagnosis.

The "absorbing and powerful" (Wall Street Journal) story of two pioneering suffragette doctors who shattered social expectations and transformed modern medicine during World War I. In No Man's Land, Wendy Moore illuminates this turbulent moment of global war and pandemic when women were, for the first time, allowed to operate on men. Their fortitude and brilliance serve as powerful reminders of what women can achieve against all odds.

Dr. Aoife Abbey takes us beyond the medical perspective to see the humanity at work inside our hospitals through the eyes of doctors and nurses as they witness and experience the full spectrum of human emotion with every shift. It is their responsibility to mitigate the grief of a family in mourning, calm a patient about to die, and confront their own fear of failure when lives are on the line.

Med Spa Mayhem is a compelling and must-read book that delves deep into the often unforeseen dangers lurking within the medical spa industry. Dr. Kate Dee brings her extensive expertise and experience to the forefront, offering a critical examination of the growing trend of med spa treatments and the potential risks they can pose. The book serves as both an exposé and a guide for anyone wishing to have med spa treatments.

Becoming a doctor is one of the most revered and challenging journeys one can pursue. It requires dedication, resilience, and a relentless desire to serve others. This book is for aspiring physicians who want more than just a degree. It is for those who want to be great — to lead, to heal, and to inspire.

In 2004, doctors discovered that Carmen Rice had a stage 4 glioblastoma multiforme brain tumor, one of the deadliest of all cancers—the same cancer which killed John McCain, Edward Kennedy, and Beau Biden. After being diagnosed with a glioblastoma tumor, 29-year-old Brittany Maynard made headline news when she moved to Oregon to die with dignity. Carmen's doctor gave her six months to live, but with her faith in God and tenacious spirit, Carmen just kept beating the odds. They Call Me "The Miracle" is her story.

Beyond the Next Village is Mary Anne Mercer’s memoir of discovery, growth, and awakening in 1978 Nepal, which was then a mysterious country to most of the world. After arriving in Nepal, Mercer, an American nurse, spent a year traveling on foot–often in flip-flops–with a Nepali health team, providing immunizations and clinical care in each village they visited. Communicating in a newly acquired language, she was often called upon to provide the only modern medicine available to the people she and her team were serving.