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Are you dealing with uterine pain, heavy bleeding, fibroids, or endometriosis? Take your power and your health back with this comprehensive, inclusive and accessible guide to uterine health, and should you need it, hysterectomy. "A much-needed resource for women's health." —Uché Blackstock...

Through his work in plastic and reconstructive surgery, Dr. Donald Laub changed the lives of thousands of people who had been shunned by society. His influence fostered the development of three key areas in the surgical profession: pioneering and influencing international humanitarian medical missions in the developing world, being at the forefront of gender affirmation surgery for transgender people since 1968, and the education and training of more than 50 plastic and reconstructive surgeons.

Doctors at War is a candid account of a trauma surgical team based, for a tour of duty, at a field hospital in Helmand, Afghanistan. Mark de Rond tells of the highs and lows of surgical life in hard-hitting detail, bringing to life a morally ambiguous world in which good people face impossible choices and in which routines designed to normalize experience have the unintended effect of highlighting war’s absurdity. With stories that are at once comical and tragic, de Rond captures the surreal experience of being a doctor at war.

In this brave and thoughtful book, Max Robinson goes beyond the ‘before' and ‘after' of the transition she underwent and takes us through the processes that led her, first, to transition in an attempt to get relief from her distress, and then to detransition as she discovered feminist thought and community.

'Eerie, atmospheric' Louise Jensen 'A haunting tale of intrigue' Emily Freud 'Ruth Ware fans will eat this up' Publishers Weekly 'Suspenseful, dark and wonderfully atmospheric' The Sun 'Intricate and impressive' Daily Mail If beauty is in the eye of the beholder, how much can you trust what you...

In Confessions of a Surgeon: A Deeper Cut, Dr. Ruggieri blows the operating room doors right off their hinges. It cuts deeper into a profession, even more mysterious then ever before. He candidly shares his thoughts on the patients that have impacted his life the most.

Becoming a Surgeon is an inspirational account of Dr. Joe Garri's time spent in general surgery residency. Recounting five years of training through real-life anecdotes and interesting personalities, this compelling book peers through the retrospective lens from Dr. Garri's many years of private practice. Each chapter deals with topics related to the training of surgeons, including the personal sacrifice involved and the challenges of learning the craft. It also addresses the heartwarming and heart-breaking experiences in dealing with patients and their families.

Sam Summers, author of Healing an Anal Fissure is a self-confessed fanatic when it comes to nutrition, health, and fitness. One day, he found himself in immense pain. After much research (and panic), the author discovered that he was suffering from an anal fissure. In this action-oriented audiobook you'll discover the secrets that a regular guy in his 40’s used to nurse himself back to full health after living in fear, shame, and embarrassment for many months because of a chronic anal fissure.

As director of the world's largest abortion clinic and the nation's most prominent abortionist, Dr. Bernard Nathanson presided over 60,000 abortions. As co-founder of the National Abortion Rights Action League, he helped make abortion legal. Then, in a conversion that made headkines and astonished both sides of the abortion debate, he renounced his profession to become a pro-life advocate. But Dr. Nathanson's journey was not over.

You're halfway through Med-Surg I and already drowning in disease processes. Then someone tells you Med-Surg II is even harder. More body systems, more complications, more conditions that all blur together — and you're expected to master both for NCLEX.

Whether you are a doctor, nurse, student, or otherwise interested listener, the stories here will help you to understand how medicine works and how medical error can happen. The lifelong process of learning that is a medical career requires healthcare workers to find a way to live through these setbacks without either becoming too adept at putting them 'down to experience' and forgetting their social significance, or 'burning out' and leaving medicine.

Author and spine surgeon Dr. David Hanscom has observed that in this era of corporate medicine, surgical decisions are often made quickly, without a complete evaluation or attempt at nonsurgical rehabilitation before proceeding. The result? The majority of spine operations are unnecessary, and many surgeries are performed on spines with normal, age-related conditions.

The first human organ transplant in 1950 at a suburban hospital is the focus of The Graft: How a Pioneering Operation Sparked the Modern Age of Organ Transplants. The book examines the controversies the operation generated and the progress medicine has made in organ transplantation.

When diagnosed with cancer, patients who need a bone marrow or stem cell transplants need support on multiple levels. This popular book, written by survivor and health care professional Keren Stronach in collaboration with the National Bone Marrow Transplant Link, addresses everything—preparing for transplant, the transplant process, and post-transplant issues and topics. Psychosocial as well as educational information regarding the entire process is covered. Survivor quotes are also peppered throughout the audiobook.

Whether you're a new grad, transitioning from bedside, or just stepping into the surgical world, the OR can feel intimidating—especially in orthopedics. Orthopedic OR Nursing Made Easy: A Step-by-Step Survival Guide for New Circulators gives you a realistic, empowering roadmap to survive your first year and grow into a trusted circulator.

Sixty percent of individuals over the age of 20 - or 58 million people in the US - are overweight. As the obesity epidemic continues to grow, many Americans are researching the benefits and complications of weight-loss surgeries. Weight Loss Surgery for Dummies, 2nd Edition is the most up-to-date and authoritative guide to understanding the impact of surgical weight-loss before, during, and after surgery.

The New York Times bestselling author of Being Mortal and Complications reveals the surprising power of the ordinary checklist We live in a world of great and increasing complexity, where even the most expert professionals struggle to master the tasks they face. Longer training, ever more...

The rest of the world had turned its back on South Africa after a controversial massacre in 1960, but seven years later, a pioneering heart surgeon was able to shine a much more positive light on the country when he performed the world's first major organ transplant. A tale about a truly inspirational man who, motivated through losing a brother to heart failure, was able to make this groundbreaking technology a reality that would go on to improve the lives of hundreds of thousands of people worldwide.

We created this 2-part guided imagery audio with noted cardiothoracic surgeon Mehmet Oz at New York-Presbyterian Hospital, to accelerate healing, reduce pain and depression, and motivate exercise and healthy new habits, while cultivating optimism and patience with the recovery process. The track...

This book offers practical, straightforward advice on coping and dealing with aortic heart valve replacement surgery from someone who survived and has greatly benefited from the procedure. Topics covered include early symptoms, pre-op, operation day, recovery, going home, and dealing with anxiety and depression associated with having the procedure. In an honest, no-nonsense manner, this book provides a realistic scenario of what one can expect if undergoing or considering aortic heart valve replacement surgery—before, during, and after the procedure.