Medicine Surgery

The great scientists Louis Pasteur (1822-1893) and Joseph Lister (1827-1912) revolutionized medical practice in the 19th century. Pasteur's discovery of the cause of fermentation formed the basis of modern germ theory while Lister developed antiseptic surgical methods based on that. The book contains a description of the theory, and accounts of their work and experiments.

Jessica Zitter became a doctor because she wanted to be a hero. She elected to specialize in critical care - to become an ICU physician - and imagined herself swooping in to rescue patients from the brink of death. But then during her first code she found herself cracking the ribs of a patient so old and frail it was unimaginable he would ever come back to life. She began to question her choice. Extreme Measures charts Zitter's journey from wanting to be one kind of hero to becoming another - a doctor who prioritizes the patient's values and preferences.

At least one hysterectomy is performed every minute of the year, making it the most common gynecological surgery worldwide. By the age of sixty-five, one out of five people born with a uterus will have it removed. So, why do we seldom talk about this surgery? Get It Out weaves centuries of medical history with rich qualitative data from 100 women, trans men, and nonbinary people who had, want, or are considering hysterectomy.

Dr. Kathy Magliato is one of fewer than a dozen female heart surgeons practicing in the world today. She is also a member of an even more exclusive group - those surgeons who perform heart transplants. Healing Hearts is the story of the making of a surgeon who also calls herself a wife and mother.

How does it feel to hold someone's life in your hands? What is it like to cut into someone else's body? What is it like to stand by, powerless, while someone dies because of the incompetence of your seniors? How do you tell a beautiful young man who seems perfectly fit that he has only a few days left to live? Gabriel Weston worked in the big-city hospitals of the 21st century; a woman in a place dominated by Alpha males. Her world was one of disease, suffering and extraordinary pressure where a certain moral ambiguity and clinical detachment were necessary tools for survival.

When people speak of medical tourism, they are usually discussing the practice of going outside of the country they live and paying for a surgical procedure to be performed. When thinking of planning surgery abroad, what you don't know can hurt you. You want to get a good deal and the highest quality care. You're fearful and overwhelmed by all the choices you must make. You want to make the process to be seamless and stress-free. In this cutting-edge book, you will learn critical information that will make the difference between glowing and dismal results.

The history of surgery in 28 famous operations - from Louis XIV to JFK, and from Einstein to Houdini. In Under the Knife, surgeon Arnold Van de Laar uses his own experience and expertise to tell the witty history of the past, present and future of surgery. From the story of the desperate man from 17th-century Amsterdam who grimly cut a stone out of his own bladder to Bob Marley's deadly toe infection, Under the Knife offers all kinds of fascinating and unforgettable insights into medicine and history.

This convenient, short-listen book investigates the role the mind/brain plays in preparation for, enduring, and recovering from invasive surgery. It specifically explores how the conscious mind can help a patient endure the experience and quickly heal. This is the ninth book in this series. The Innovations in Mind/Body Therapies series is a collection of ten short-listen books that review latest thinking and research findings in Integrative Medicine, which is contrary to the bottom-up dogma that has been part of main-stream medicine for over a century.

In 1999, Munjed Al Muderis was a surgical resident working in Baghdad when the military police marched into the operating theatre and ordered the team to mutilate army deserters. When the head of surgery refused, he was executed. Munjed's choices were stark - comply and breach the medical oath, refuse and face death or flee. That day, Munjed's life changed forever. He escaped to Indonesia and boarded a boat to Australia.

Traveling for plastic surgery and cosmetic dentistry has increased in volume year after year for over a decade. We see the trend and we think it’s going in the wrong direction. Modern medicine has improved the safety of surgical procedures and improved the beauty of the finished product. Unfortunately, most countries don’t offer the same level of infrastructure and basic standards to offer equivalent quality surgical care. There are a few exceptions, but it is nearly impossible to know where it is safe and where it isn’t unless you are an expert in the field. This book was designed to...

Ungewöhnliche Einblicke in den Alltag der Neuro-Chirurgie - und in das menschliche Gehirn: Ein weltweit renommierter Gehirn-Chirurg erzählt von außergewöhnlichen Fällen und seinem Alltag im Operations-Saal. Das faszinierende Sachbuch zum Thema Gehirn-Chirurgie und Neuro-Wissenschaft. Prof. Dr. Peter Vajkoczy ist Direktor der Klinik für Neuro-Chirurgie an der Berliner Charité. Bis zu hundert Patienten aus aller Welt betreut er auf seinen drei Stationen und führt mit seinem Team bis zu fünf, sechs Operationen pro Tag durch – meist geht es um Schlaganfälle, Gehirntumore, Bypässe und Störungen an der Wirbelsäule.

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.

An indispensable guide for anyone awaiting surgery, and their support network. This book is your companion in navigating one of life's challenging phases with positivity and empowerment.

Este libro es su guía para comprender y vencer la caída del cabello. Repleto de más de 30 años de conocimientos y experiencia en la caída del cabello, revela las causas de la caída del cabello y ofrece consejos prácticos para minimizar su impacto. Desde procedimientos innovadores como el Tratamiento de Regeneración Celular y la micropigmentación capilar hasta soluciones tradicionales, el libro ofrece una evaluación sincera de su eficacia.

We will help convince your subconscious mind that you had a gastric band fitted in your stomach, without actually going through surgery. So even if you are obese and nothing has worked, you can become thin while eating your favorite foods without the feeling of guilt and failure with this guided self-hypnosis audiobook. And if you have a burning desire to lose weight and look better than your friends and family then buy this book now!

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.

You don’t have to wish for a miracle to get the body you want. The most important thing is that you opt to get plastic surgery for no one else but yourself - to look and feel better. If you want to change the way you look, this audiobook will give you the tools and the information to find the right surgeon for you.

In Pain Free Everyday, medical researcher and personal trainer Eileen Paulo-Chrisco, once a chronic pain sufferer herself, shows you how to restore your body’s innate ability to heal from chronic pain and discomfort before they progress to dysfunction. In Pain Free Everyday, you will find relatable examples and inspiring stories that will shine a ray of hope in the dark world of chronic pain. It’s time to get rid of your chronic pain and stiffness once and for all!

Hippocrates earned the title “Father of Medicine” for his extensive work in ancient Greece. He effectively established medicine as a profession. Modern doctors still swear to uphold the ethical standards he laid out in the Hippocratic Oath. His work On Surgery provides a fascinating look into medical history and the historical practices of this great physician.

Are you having anxiety or fear about your upcoming surgery or procedure? This clear and concise essential guide is here to help! It is easy to understand and helps you navigate the challenging and stressful surgical journey with more confidence and peace of mind. This book gives you a comprehensive road map and guidance for you to be in more control of your surgery. You will find invaluable insights and practical advice to help you feel more informed, more at ease, and more empowered every step of the way.