Lovers and livers

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Barron H. Lerner

Steve McQueen had cancer and was keeping it secret. Then the media found out, and soon all of America knew. McQueen's high profile changed forever the way the public perceived a dreaded disease. Public health physician Barron H. Lerner describes the evolution of celebrities' illnesses from private matters to stories of great public interest. Famous people who have become symbols of illness include Lou Gehrig, the first "celebrity patient," and Arthur Ashe, who courageously went public with his AIDS diagnosis before the media could reveal his secret. And then there are private citizens like Barney Clark, the first recipient of a permanent artificial heart. While celebrity illnesses have helped to inform patients about treatment options, ethical controversies, and scientific proof, the stories surrounding these illnesses have also assumed mythical characteristics. This exploration of the intersection of science, journalism, fame, and legend is a groundbreaking contribution to our understanding of health and illness.--From publisher description.

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Anil Minocha

A Guide to Alternative Medicine and the Digestive System is unique in that it provides answers to many practical clinical questions, all in one comprehensive resource. This single-authored handbook by Dr. Anil Minocha contains content supported by close to a 1,000 scientific citations. A Guide to Alternative Medicine and the Digestive System discusses the supportive evidence, and addresses safety issues, side-effects, and drug interactions. Dr. Anil Minocha is Board-certified in gastroenterology, internal medicine, nutrition as well as fellowship trained in clinical pharmacology and medical toxicology. This extensive background brings a systematic approach to evaluating, treating, and managing patients with alternative medicine options when treating conditions related to the digestive system. Readers will find more than 70 chapters of succinct information written in a user-friendly format inside A Guide to Alternative Medicine and the Digestive System.

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[edited by] David Stott and Gordon Lowe

"Written by leading experts in the field, Cardiovascular Diseases and Health in the Older Patient covers the epidemiology, pathophysiology and management of cardiovascular disease in the older patient. Based on and expanded from the cardiovascular section in Pathy's Principles and Practice of Geriatric Medicine, Fifth Edition, this book provides authoritative, practical information on one of the major diseases of old age. An excellent reference for clinical and pre-clinical levels, it's a must-have resource for geriatricians, cardiologists, and GPs, as well as cardiac specialist nurses and advanced practice nurses"--Provided by publisher.

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Christine Ammer

"In clear, straightforward language, this respected classic touches on the full spectrum of women's health issues, including the reproductive system, the aging process, methods of contraception, sexually transmitted diseases, childbearing and more. Entries on such topics as breast cancer, AIDS, antidepressants, contraceptives and in vitro fertilization have been thoroughly revised, and the book includes entirely new entries on alternative medicine, HIV, gene therapy, bone marrow transplants, cosmetic surgery, prenatal tests, Alzheimer's disease, uterine monitoring, Raynaud's phenomenon, scleroderma and more." "As in prior editions, this ample reference does not focus exclusively on "women's" topics but touches on all aspects of general health, including diet, exercise, disease and treatment. The entries are carefully cross-referenced and the book includes useful charts and illustrations. A lengthy subject index enables readers to locate all the entries on a particular topic, such as infertility or nutrition, and a resource listing provides current names and addresses of major health organizations and hot lines."--Jacket.