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From the masters of storytelling-meets-science and co-authors of Quackery, Patient Zero tells the long and fascinating history of disease outbreaks—how they start, how they spread, the science that lets us understand them, and how we race to destroy them before they destroy us. Written in the...

In The Patient Will See You Now, Eric Topol, one of the nation's top physicians, examines what he calls medicine's "Gutenberg moment". Much as the printing press liberated knowledge from the control of an elite class, new technology is poised to democratize medicine. In this new era, patients will control their data and be emancipated from a paternalistic medical regime in which "the doctor knows best."

Imagine what it would be like to one day wake up and find that you were suddenly completely blind. This is what happened to Vanessa Potter. Her condition is unique. It has no name. Over the course of the next six months, Vanessa slowly recovered her vision. This mesmerising account tells the story of Patient H69 in her own words, based on these detailed diaries she kept during her time of blindness and through the scientific research that was to follow.

THE INTERNATIONAL BEST SELLER FEATURING INTERVIEWS WITH DR ANTHONY FAUCI, DAME SALLY DAVIES AND DR JIM DOWN For every doctor there is that one patient, whose story touches them in a way they didn’t expect, changing their entire outlook on life. This inspiring and deeply moving book is the...

“Oliver Sacks meets Stephen King”* in this propulsive, haunting journey into the life of the most studied human research subject of all time, the amnesic known as Patient H.M. For readers of The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks comes a story that has much to teach us about our relentless...

Cystic fibrosis was once a mysterious disease that killed infants and children. Now it could be the key to healing millions with genetic diseases of every type - from Alzheimer's and Parkinson's to diabetes and sickle cell anemia. Told from the perspectives of the patients, families, physicians, scientists, and philanthropists fighting on the front lines, Breath from Salt is a remarkable story of unlikely scientific and medical firsts, of setbacks and successes, and of people who refused to give up hope....

Jim Geraghty has been a passionate participant in the orphan drug revolution since its inception―a leader in the field as a strategy consultant, biotechnology executive, and venture entrepreneur. His book is in part a history, with eyewitness accounts of advances as they occurred and portraits of the pioneering scientists and physicians, tireless activists, and visionary business leaders who made the revolution happen. And it tells deeply personal stories of patients and parents willing to risk untried new therapies.

Expert insights on safe opioid practices and current Federal and State regulations, national guidelines, and professional organization and medical specialty guidelines on treating pain and prescribing opioids.

“I found Ms. Sifferlin’s book entertaining, enlightening, and in addition timely—a book mindful of science in this era when crackpot notions about public health and medicine are routinely issued from on high.” —Tracy Kidder, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Mountains Beyond Mountains A...

The Informed Patient is Upstate Medical University's podcast on health, science and medicine, featuring experts from Central New York's only academic medical center.

Dr. Mackowiak, a professor at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, offers a gripping and authoritative account of 13 patients who took center stage in world history. The result is a new understanding of how the past unfolded, as well as a sweeping survey of the history of medicine. What was the ailment that drove Caligula mad? Why did Stonewall Jackson die after having an arm amputated, when so many other Civil War soldiers survived such operations?

Living Transplant: Patient Stories | Organ Donation | Medical Experts is a podcast that takes you behind the scenes at the transplant program at Toronto General Hospital with the goal to educate, inspire and fuel your passion about transplant, with your host, Candice Coghlan, an Education & Outreach Coordinator at the Centre for Living Organ Donation at the UHN Ajmera Transplant Centre and a kidney transplant recipient.

Struggling with work-life balance? Feeling exhausted or stuck in survival mode? This book shares real stories from frontline professionals who faced burnout—and the proven strategies that helped them reclaim balance, resilience, and purpose. Learn practical self-care tools, discover your Compassion Satisfaction, and explore an evidence-based 4-step process to build resilience and improve well-being. With reflection activities, organizational solutions like the Quadruple Aim, and a bonus Action Guide Workbook, this book shows how self-care isn't selfish—it's essential.

In Doctor Luttrells First Patient, follow Doctor Markus Luttrell and his new wife, Olivia, a former governess, as they embark on their journey to build a life together. When financial struggles prevent Markus from finding work, Olivia takes on the burden of managing their household. As their economic woes strain their marriage, the couple faces mounting challenges. Just when it seems everything is falling apart, their wealthy neighbor calls on Doctor Luttrell for help. Will this opportunity be their chance to rise above their troubles and find happiness? - Summary by Stav Nisser.This show ...

Digitale Ernährung, digitale Bewegung, digitaler Schlaf – dieser Ratgeber vermittelt eindrucksvoll und leicht verständlich, wie Digitalisierung gesund macht. In rund 60 Kurzgeschichten vom Baby bis nach dem Tod nehmen uns die Autoren mit in die faszinierende Welt der digitalen Gesundheit und erklären, wie das Smartphone uns gesund halten kann und gesund werden lässt. Der Band beschreibt, dass die Digitalisierung für 83 Millionen Menschen und deren Gesundheit essenziell ist. Längst hat die Verschiebung der Schnittstelle zwischen Menschen und Maschine begonnen.

Pixels 2 Patients goes behind the research shaping the future of AI in medical imaging and healthcare.Hosted by PhD Researcher Dhruv Gupta, each episode features in-depth conversations with the first authors and researchers pushing the boundaries of machine learning for radiology and clinical care. Together, we explore how their work came to life, the challenges they faced, and what their findings reveal about the limitations, opportunities, and next directions for medical imaging AI.From self-supervised learning to foundation models and real-world deployment, Pixels 2 Patients looks at how ...

Wer wünscht ihn sich nicht: einen Arzt, der alles, wirklich ALLES tun würde, um einen vor dem sicheren Tod zu retten? Da ist der Arzt, der einen Jungen zurück ins Leben holt, der mit einer Körpertemperatur von nur noch 17 Grad im Koma liegt. Da ist das Medizinerpaar, das eine künstliche Luftröhre baut, um einem todgeweihten Patienten ein normales Leben zu ermöglichen. Und da ist der Stationsarzt, dem es erstmals weltweit gelingt, einen Patienten von Aids zu heilen.

Physicians used to make house calls. Today, a few veterinarians still do. Duncan MacVean, DVM, is one such vet. His patients range from cats and dogs to pigs and lizard - each of them a unique personality. Every animal and every home is different, but every owner is the same in their affection for their companions. Without warning, MacVean finds himself in odd situations: stepping into a basement full of free-flying bats or struck speechless by a pig who loves opera so much that she falls into a trance.

The Patient Podcast, produced by the Patient Advisory Group of the European Society of Radiology, aims to foster open communication between patients, radiologists, and radiographers on key topics in radiology. Featuring guests will be patient representatives, radiologists, and radiographers. All coming together to provide insights from different perspectives, valuable for anyone with an interest in radiology. Episodes are usually around 30 minutes long.

Healthcare innovation is moving fast, but are we leaving the patient behind? The Patient Signal is the essential briefing for patient advocates, policymakers, and health tech innovators who need to understand the human impact of new technology. We move beyond the hype of funding rounds and stock prices to focus on what matters most: access, outcomes, and equity. Each episode breaks down the critical intersection of Artificial Intelligence, Life Sciences, and Government Policy. We filter the noise to find the specific tools and regulations that are changing the patient journey right now. If you...