Best of
Medical

1980

Treat Your Own Back


Robin McKenzie - 1980
    The world-renowned McKenzie Method detailed in this book is a simple process that is proven to work.This publication contains easily understood exercises and vital information to enable you to self-manage your back pain and gives you an insight into the cause and effect relationship which helps to prevent recurrence of back pain.You can become independent of spinal manipulation or drugs that only treat the symptoms of your back pain, and not the cause. Just check out the research or the testimonials from readers who have found enormous relief from the "world's best-selling back book of all time".This book on back pain treatment is right for you if you suffer from recurrent low back pain, including Slipped Disc, Fibrosis, Lumbago, Arthritis in the back, Rheumatism and Sciatica.Now completely revised and in its 7th Edition, Treat Your Own Back has helped more people achieve freedom from back pain than any other publication.

The Medical Detectives


Berton Roueché - 1980
    Readers of "The New Yorker" may be familiar with the author's suspenseful tales of strange illnesses, rare diseases, poisons and parasites.

Pathways of the Pulp


Stephen Cohen - 1980
    The ninth edition offers a superb new full-color design and integrates the latest evidence-based research for clinical treatments. It includes coverage of the latest devices and techniques including endodontic instrumentation, obturation, and surgical and retreatment procedures. Providing the latest in treating endodontic infections and pain, and in establishing differential diagnoses, this is a one-stop resource!Records and Legal Responsibilities chapter includes legal forms and descriptions of legal processes, guidelines for record keeping, and updated information on HIPAA/doctor-patient rights and responsibilities.Geriatric Endodontics chapter discusses special considerations and procedures for older patients.Digital Technologies chapter explains how electronic records can reduce paper flow, improve legibility of treatment plans and prescriptions, recall advice given to patients, and record diagnoses; it also shows how technology can be applied to improve patient care.Instruments, Materials and Devices chapter discusses tools and materials used to clean and shape the root canal, including the new MTAD (Endo-Pure(R)) irrigant, plus appropriate care for instruments, and how to select proper instruments.Information on managing problems/emergencies in endodontic anesthesia explains troubleshooting guidelines for more efficient problem solving, and includes drug interaction tables and guidelines on how to select proper anesthetics.Endodontic Pharmacology chapter outlines pharmacologic options for pretreatment, posttreatment, and intraoperative stages, including current information on COX-2 inhibitors and new drugs on the market.Full-color design offers more detail in clinical photos.New contributors offer expert perspectives and build on the material in previous editions.Endodontic Failures chapter discusses treatment for apical periodontitis.Coverage of biocontaminants and the sterilization of tools and waterlines includes updates on antibacterial procedures and materials, and sterilization pre- and post-treatment, helping practices maintain better infection control.Information on wireless digital radiology describes components and applications, with a pro-and-con comparison to traditional film.Coverage of the connection between apical periodontitis/gingival infection and stroke/heart conditions helps clinicians make better decisions when preparing and treating patients.

Shocktrauma


Jon Franklin - 1980
    It is a must read of everyone still, since trauma centers are closing annually. This book makes clear why we still need trauma centers. The Shock Trauma Center, in Baltimore, Maryland, is an amazing place with heroic people, performing a job that is beyond our grasp to to understand, nor deal with. The book stands up well to the passage of time. R Adams Cowley is the father of the US shock trauma system, and he founded shock trauma MD.

Heartsounds: The Story of a Love and Loss


Martha Weinman Lear - 1980
    Her husband having died of heart disease, Martha Weinman Lear articulates her feelings toward the medical treatment, her personal strengths and weaknesses, and how she survived her own fears.

Thursday's Child


Victoria Poole - 1980
    That is, until he starts to suffer from bouts of coughing and weakness which leads to the discovery that he has a life threatening heart disease. As his health deteriorates, Sam struggles to pretend to still be a joyful teenager. But Sam is eventually forced to face facts and the prospect of a need for a heart transplant.

Pediatric Telephone Advice


Barton D. Schmitt - 1980
    You'll also find first-aid and home care instructions for parents and tips on alerting parents to potential complications warranting a call back. In telephone triage, accuracy counts...be sure you ask the right questions. Logical organization takes you from the basics of telephone triage to specific guidance on handling medical emergencies, trauma, newborn or infant issues, and symptoms of both mild and severe illness.Detailed protocols show you what questions to ask callers, helping you elicit the clinically essential information needed to make an accurate and rapid assessment.Thoroughly updated content assures you of the most current and accurate telephone triage advice.Spiral-bound format ensures you never lose your place—perfect for on-the-spot consultation. Let this resource help you... Prevent delayed recognition of potentially emergent pediatric conditions.Help callers avoid the inconvenience and expense of unneeded office visits.Guide callers in the use of home remedies and non-prescription drugs for non-emergency cases.The call comes in—a child is in medical distress...Get the telephone triage advice you need to make a quick and accurate assessment. Order your copy of Pediatric Telephone Advice, Third Edition today!

The Ostomy Book: Living Comfortably with Colostomies, Ileostomies, and Urostomies


Barbara Dorr Mullen - 1980
    The coauthor's moving and motivational story of her colostomy experience is blended with information on the latest surgical techniques and equipment, providing prospective ostomy patients with both the medical and emotional know-how to confidently approach the surgery. This revised edition also contains up-to-date material on virtual colonoscopies and travel regulations related to ostomy pouches, as well as essential facts on how to safely handle sex, pregnancy, and sports after an ostomy.

Iridology: How the Eyes Reveal Your Health and Your Personality


Dorothy Hall - 1980
    Iridology

The Hidden Secret of Ayurveda


Robert E. Svoboda - 1980
    Gives an introduction and overview of the ancient Indian healing system, known as Ayurveda.

Transplant


Leonard Goldberg - 1980
    The genetic mutation makes her organs, which are transplantable into anyone without worry of rejection, a valued commodity. After this discovery, she is soon hounded by a wealthy, powerful man in desperate need of a new kidney.This is Leonard Goldberg's first novel, inspired by a case he encountered during a research project at UCLA.

The Making of a Woman Surgeon


Elizabeth Morgan - 1980