Medical Nonfiction

Almost 600 pages of thrilling emergency room and ICU medical stories! In The Mega Medical Stories Book, Volume 2, bestselling author David Berg, M.D., returns with another remarkable collection of 100 gripping medical stories, offering readers a deeper dive into the fast-paced, unpredictable, and inspiring world of healthcare. This second volume expands on the foundation of the series, bringing new voices and fresh perspectives from the doctors, nurses, paramedics, and other healthcare professionals who work tirelessly to save lives. From astonishing medical miracles and rare diagnoses to ...

Based on a True Story. Imposter Nurse is riveting story of a woman named Angie. After moving with her family and getting settled into a quiet, little New England town, Angie feels the desire to go back to work. Her search concludes at the Main Street Nursing Home where she gets hired to work the evening shift. She soon meets fellow nurse Lorraine, and, right from the start, everything she encounters with this caretaker just doesn't seem right. Before long, Angie is at odds with Lorraine and from there the story takes on several twists and surprises. This is the second book from author ...

The bumper-sticker directive to ‘follow the science’ was actually an evasion of responsibility. It let people off the hook for their bad decisions in a crisis. Was New York Governor Cuomo’s executive order sending COVID-hospitalized patients back to nursing homes to infect other vulnerable nursing home patients ‘following the science’? Relative to the total nursing home population, Governor Cuomo contributed to a larger percentage of nursing-home deaths - especially when compared to the states without such a policy.

Dame Sue Black is an internationally renowned forensic anthropologist and human anatomist. She has lived her life eye to eye with the Grim Reaper, and she writes vividly about it in this book, which is part primer on the basics of identifying human remains, part frank memoir of a woman whose first paying job as a schoolgirl was to apprentice in a butcher shop, and part no-nonsense but deeply humane introduction to the reality of death in our lives. It is a treat for CSI junkies, murder mystery and thriller fans, and anyone seeking a clear-eyed guide to a subject that touches us all.

On Call: Emergency Room Stories, Volume 5 continues to immerse readers in the high-pressure and unpredictable environment of the ER, where seconds can mean the difference between life and death. This volume presents a fresh collection of medical crises, from the dramatic rescue of a patient electrocuted while working on a boat to the intricate care required for a case of multiple trauma injuries. Each story is told from the perspective of ER doctors and medical staff, offering an in-depth view of the split-second decisions, problem-solving under pressure, and dedication that define their ...

Once upon a time, there was a little boy. His belly full of laughter, his life full of joy. Until one day, something changed; stripped his innocence away. The hole inside making space for the devil to come and play.

Many of those who have chosen the medical profession are no stranger to the paranormal. Ghosts walk the hallways of hospitals both old and new, haunting the wards and operating rooms. Join Richard Estep, paramedic, paranormal investigator, and cast members of TV's Haunted Case Files and Haunted Hospitals, as he talks to EMTs, nurses, medical professionals, and patients alike, documenting their most intense and chilling encounters with ghosts and spirits.

In Medical Bondage, Cooper Owens examines a wide range of scientific literature and less formal communications in which gynecologists created and disseminated medical fictions about their patients, such as their belief that black enslaved women could withstand pain better than white "ladies". Even as they were advancing medicine, these doctors were legitimizing, for decades to come, groundless theories related to whiteness and blackness, men and women, and the inferiority of other races or nationalities.

-Extraordinary encounters. Unexpected humor. Endless challenges. Life-threatening diseases. Unthinkable trauma.- Welcome to STAT: Crazy Medical Stories as told by the healthcare professionals themselves. From peculiar conditions and mysterious ailments to remarkable recoveries and perplexing medical mysteries, Stat: Crazy Medical Stories, draws from real-life accounts. Each chapter unveils crazy medical cases as narrated by the healthcare professionals themselves. The stories take you on a captivating journey across various disciplines, including general medicine, surgery, psychiatry, and ...

BEWARE OF THIS FAMILY DOCTOR . . . HE MAY HIRE SOMEONE TO KILL YOU . . . and the medical authorities may not stop him in time! "Extraordinary ... a remarkable story!" Leeza Gibbons, NBC-TV. This stunning new Kindle true crime edition includes an eight-page photo section, plus numerous 2020 updates. An English couple move to North America, but the better life they dream of is shattered when their daughters unsuspectingly complain about sexual misconduct by their family physician. The doctor, a black belt karate expert previously suspended for coercing an underage patient to marry him, now ...

In the debut volume of Paging Doctor..., Dr. David Berg invites readers into the pulse-pounding, emotionally charged world of emergency medicine. Through a curated collection of personal accounts from doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals, Volume 1 offers a front-row seat to the drama, heartbreak, and triumphs of life in the ICU and ER. From harrowing trauma cases and miraculous recoveries to the quieter, poignant moments of human connection, this volume captures the full spectrum of experiences faced by those on the frontlines of healthcare. Each story reveals the complex blend ...

Metabolism, behavior, sleep, mood swings, the immune system, fighting, fleeing, puberty, and sex: these are just a few of the things our bodies control with hormones. Armed with a healthy dose of wit and curiosity, Randi Hutter Epstein takes us on a journey through the unusual history of these potent chemicals and their discovery, from the London laboratory where the concept of hormones was identified to a basement filled with jarred brains to a canine sex lab.

A perfect blend of medical drama and spiritual insight, Gray Matter is a fascinating account of Dr. David Levy's decision to begin asking his patients if he could pray for them before surgery. Some are thrilled. Some are skeptical. Some are hostile, and some are quite literally transformed by the request.

When blood won’t stop, every second counts. Medical Mysteries – They Just Bled explores 20 shocking real-world cases of people who began bleeding suddenly, mysteriously, and sometimes fatally. From patients who bled from their eyes or skin without injury, to hidden ruptures, clotting failures, and catastrophic reactions to everyday medications, these are true accounts of medical chaos that defied expectations. A man dies from a nosebleed that reveals undiagnosed leukemia A woman bleeds internally after a simple cough ruptures a hidden vessel A child’s bruises reveal hemophilia that ...

Prepare to laugh, cry, and hold your breath—because when the pager goes off, the real stories begin. Known for his acclaimed works STAT and Crash, Dr. Berg once again brings together an unforgettable collection of stories penned by the brave and compassionate medical professionals who face life and death every day in the ER and ICU. From the adrenaline of trauma cases to the quiet heroism of end-of-life care, On Call, Volume 8 offers an unflinching look at the triumphs, tragedies, and humanity behind the scrubs. Each story captures the raw emotions, moral dilemmas, and split-second ...

All In My Head is a memoir by a woman who in her early 50s received a life-shattering diagnosis. It is about her determined search for effective treatment, the birth of a campaign to get proper data and funding for research into glioblastoma (GBM), and finally her coming to terms with the knowledge that she has reached the end of the road.

-Extraordinary encounters. Unexpected humor. Endless challenges. Life-threatening diseases. Unthinkable trauma.- From peculiar conditions and mysterious ailments to remarkable recoveries and perplexing medical mysteries, Stat: Crazy Medical Stories, draws from real-life accounts. Each chapter unveils crazy medical cases as narrated by the healthcare professionals themselves. The stories take you on a captivating journey across various disciplines, including general medicine, surgery, psychiatry, and more. Prepare for a rollercoaster of emotions; you’ll laugh, cry, and be shocked as you ...

“When Trust Turns to Tragedy” Every day, we put our lives in the hands of medical professionals. We trust that the surgeon holding the scalpel, the doctor reading our charts, and the nurse administering medication are competent, careful, and committed to our well-being. Most are. But sometimes, that trust is betrayed — not by malice, but by something more dangerous: negligence, ego, burnout, or systematic failure. Medical malpractice is the third leading cause of death in the United States, yet many of these cases remain buried in sealed settlements and quiet courtroom deals. The ...

Code Blue: Tales from the Emergency Room plunges readers into the frenetic, high-stakes world of emergency medicine, providing an intimate look at the life-altering moments that unfold within hospital walls. Curated from the firsthand accounts of healthcare professionals, each story offers a raw, poignant snapshot of the challenges, decisions, and emotional journeys encountered in the ER. From the heart-wrenching to the heartwarming, these narratives shed light on the human spirit's resilience in the face of crisis, and the compassion and heroism of those dedicated to saving lives. More ...

-Extraordinary encounters. Unexpected humor. Endless challenges. Life-threatening diseases. Unthinkable trauma.- Welcome to STAT: Crazy Medical Stories as told by the healthcare professionals themselves. From peculiar conditions and mysterious ailments to remarkable recoveries and perplexing medical mysteries, Stat: Crazy Medical Stories, draws from real-life accounts. Each chapter unveils crazy medical cases as narrated by the healthcare professionals themselves. The stories take you on a captivating journey across various disciplines, including general medicine, surgery, psychiatry, and ...