Autoimmune conditions are on the rise, with more and more people, young and old, experiencing the frustrating and debilitating symptoms of conditions that seem to be difficult to diagnose and even more difficult to treat with conventional medicine alone. Trauma and prolonged stress disrupt healthy body-functioning and can trigger or exacerbate autoimmune and other similar conditions.

Malvina approaches autoimmunity holistically to look for their roots in trauma and prolonged stress, and find ways to improve health and restore vitality. She draws on psychological, natural and ancient practices that have been shown to help those affected by autoimmune conditions to reduce their stress load, boost their body’s defences and re-establish internal balance.

The book not only offers a range of helpful, practical solutions to those impacted by these conditions but more importantly it offers hope and understanding.

In 2018, Alastair McAlpine, a palliative paediatrician in Cape Town, decided to share some inspiring thoughts from the children in his care. He posted: ‘I asked some of my terminal paediatric palliative care patients what they had enjoyed in life, and what gave it meaning. Kids can be so wise, y’know. Here are some of the responses.’

Their simple yet profound answers went viral, found their way into homes across the world and touched the hearts of millions. Yet it was never McAlpine’s plan to find himself in this position. Challenged from all sides by crippling addiction, a brutal internship and a deadly HIV pandemic, McAlpine’s journey was very nearly derailed.

Prescription: Ice Cream is his engaging memoir about the highs and lows of working as a medical doctor in South Africa and how, with a little help from metal music and ice cream, he was able to struggle on, find meaning in the chaos and inspire others.

The bestselling author of Lost Connections and Stolen Focus takes a revelatory look at the new drugs transforming weight loss as we know it – sharing his personal experience on Ozempic and examining our ability to heal society's dysfunctional relationship with food, weight and our bodies.

In January 2023, Johann Hari started to inject himself once a week with Ozempic, one of the new drugs that produces significant weight loss. He wasn't alone – some predictions suggest that in a few years, one in four of the British population will be taking these drugs. While around 80 per cent of diets fail, someone taking one of the new drugs is likely to lose up to a quarter of their body weight in six months. To the drugs' defenders, this is a moment of liberation from a condition that massively increases your chances of diabetes, cancer and an early death.

Still, Hari was wildly conflicted. Can these drugs really be as good as they sound? Are they a magic solution – or a magical illusion? Finding the answer to this high-stakes question led him on a journey from Iceland to Minneapolis to Tokyo, and to interview the leading experts in the world on these issues. He found that along with the drugs' massive benefits come twelve significant potential risks. He also learned that these drugs radically challenge what we think we know about shame, willpower and healing.

These drugs are about to change our world, for better and for worse. Everybody needs to understand how they work – scientifically, emotionally and culturally. Magic Pill is an essential guide to the revolution that has already begun – and which one leading expert argues could be as transformative as the invention of the smartphone.

The Cancer Guide is a definitive and inspirational book designed to help patients, partners, family and work colleagues navigate the trials and difficulties associated with cancer and its treatment.

With over forty years worth of experience to her name, O’Dwyer writes about cancer with humanity and clarity, helping to combat the myths and misinformation surrounding the disease in an age of information overload.

Adopting an integrated biological and psychological perspective, O’Dwyer highlights the person at the heart of every treatment, providing helpful advice and shared experiences that are able to destigmatize the shame, fear and denial faced by those affected by cancer.

The Cancer Guide is an empowering and informative book for all those whose lives and loved ones have been touched by cancer.

Written and edited by experts in medical interview skills, this book takes you through all the important aspects of CT, ST and Registrar interviews and will give you a unique insight into the marking schemes. Through the detailed analysis of 120 medical interview questions, techniques and hot topics, you will gain an invaluable insight into a wide range of common medical interview topics such as: - How to talk about your motivation, your skills, experience, strengths and weaknesses. - How to demonstrate your understanding and experience of clinical governance, audit, research and teaching. - How to deal with difficult ethical dilemmas on confidentiality and consent. - How to handle a wide array of difficult colleagues. - How to handle role plays, presentations, group discussions and other communication interview stations. This book gives you all the effective structures and appropriate power words you need to strengthen your answers, ensuring that you come across as a trustworthy, credible and knowledgeable candidate.

Are you canna-curious? Put aside the stigma and discover the powerful potential of weed.

For centuries, the marijuana plant has been revered for its healing properties, but it’s also been criminalized, abused, and misunderstood. Although cannabis is now legal in much of the United States, many people are still confused about how to access it and unsure about how to use it safely and effectively. Enter Reefer Wellness, an all-encompassing guide to cannabis from scientist and researcher, Dr. Riley Kirk.

With colorful illustrations and everyday language, Reefer Wellness challenges the stereotypes about pot use and breaks down the complexities of cannabis for anyone who’s ever wondered if weed could help them relax or relieve chronic ailments. Whether you’re an everyday user or just starting out on your healing journey with cannabis, you’ll find answers to your questions and science-backed evidence to support your use. In it, you’ll get:

• An introduction to the endocannabinoid system (ECS), the powerful regulatory system in the human body that controls everything from hunger signals to pain
• A clear, visual explanation of how the molecular components of cannabis interact with the ECS, making it a uniquely powerful tool for healing
• Guidance on how to consume cannabis, including the pros and cons of different delivery systems and how to customize your dosage
• An overview of ailments that can be addressed with cannabis, such as chronic pain, sleep disorders, and insomnia
• Tips for minimizing the side effects of marijuana use, like munchies, bloodshot eyes, and cottonmouth

Unprecedented: 15 full-length GAMSAT practice tests, fully updated for 2023-2024 consistent with the current digital GAMSAT timing, structure, and level of difficulty. Heaps of GAMSAT sample questions: Over 2000 MCQs covering all 3 sections, from poetry to philosophy, from science-based graph analysis to dimensional analysis, from organic chemistry nomenclature to classical geometric reasoning, and the full range that one would expect from a real exam experience. Questions are followed by answers with helpful step-by-step worked solutions online, as well as free forum threads to discuss your questions with the authors. You can't get new insights from old editions! All 3 GAMSAT sections are covered in one product with the creative skills of a company with more than 12 years providing GAMSAT mock exams on campuses in Australia, the UK and Ireland: Gold Standard GAMSAT. Five GAMSAT practice tests are in the book, and 10 different practice tests are online (accessed with a PIN included in each book). Online access also includes answers and worked solutions for all 15 exams and is continuous for 1 year. Extensions are available. Note that online mock exams HEAPS-11 to HEAPS-15 originate from the best GAMSAT-level practice questions from the Masters Series books by Gold Standard. How to achieve the GAMSAT score you are aiming for? Practice, practice, practice! Now you have access to heaps of updated GAMSAT sample questions followed by helpful worked solutions online. In fact, often the Section 3 practice questions that you will have access to include worked solutions with free online videos for additional background information. All exam sections have a free forum so that you can clarify any concerns with the authors. Often it is said that: "Practice makes perfect"! From the back cover: "...perfection may not be attainable, but let's chase it and achieve excellence"! All 3 GAMSAT sections are covered in one product with the creative skills of two companies: Gold Standard GAMSAT and MediRed Australia. Seven GAMSAT practice tests are in the book, and 8 different practice tests are online (accessed with a PIN included in each book). Online access also includes answers and worked solutions for all 15 exams and is continuous for 1 year. Extensions are available. How to achieve the GAMSAT score you are aiming for? Practice, practice, practice! Now you have access to heaps of updated GAMSAT sample questions followed by helpful worked solutions online. In fact, often the Section 3 practice questions that you will have access to include worked solutions with free online videos for additional background information. All exam sections have a free forum so that you can clarify any concerns with the authors. Often it is said that: "Practice makes perfect"! From the back cover: "...perfection may not be attainable, but lets chase it and achieve excellence"!

Passing the DO-HNS OSCE examination is vital for Higher Surgical Training in the UK and for the intercollegiate MRCS (ENT) diploma. Currently, there are only few books specifically aimed at helping candidates over the crucial hurdle. The recently published "DO-HNS and MRCS (ENT) OSCE GUIDE" by the ENT Tzar team goes some way to address this deficiency. However, the OSCE examination has evolved rapidly to encompass a wider selection of the syllabus, including rare topics, therefore it is now necessary to provide a supplementary book to reflect the broader scope. In this companion book, over 100 questions with answers are presented to save you many hours of trawling through lengthy textbooks. In addition, this book will help to cement your status as a sound ENT clinician or General Practitioner with a special interest in ENT. The list of authors comprises a successful junior Core Surgical Trainee who has recent experience of preparing the examination, a senior Higher Specialty Trainee who co-authored the parent book and a Consultant ENT Surgeon who has considerable experience in teaching (see www.enttzar.co.uk).

* This book contains 672 single best answer MCQ questions presented in 6 separate papers (112 questions per paper). * Collectively, the questions assess (1) essential facts (2) application of clinical knowledge and (3) evaluation of clinical information. * This book has content validity in that it covers the breadth of ENT Head and Neck Surgery, including Facial Plastics and Statistics relevant to Otolaryngology. * The questions vary in levels of difficulty and are arranged in a random fashion to reflect real life situations. * This book contains suitable assessment questions for all professional examinations in Otorhinolaryngology, including DO-HNS (UK), FRCS ORL-HNS (UK), European and Arab Boards. * It is also useful to any clinicians who wish to refresh and update their ENT knowledge in the shortest possible time.

Viva Guide in ENT Surgery: The traffic light approach is the first book to be written in the format of section 2 of the UK Intercollegiate Fellowship Examination (FRCS ORL-HNS). During the viva, the examiner starts with an introductory question (here colour-coded green) followed by one or more competency question(s) (colour-coded amber) and finally one or more advanced question(s) (colour-coded red). This guide book covers the spectrum of topics in the syllabus pertaining to Otology & Neuro-otology, Rhinology & Facial Plastics, Paediatric ENT and Head & Neck Surgery. At the beginning, all of the 'pass/fail' Paediatric ENT emergencies are highlighted. Familiarization with the 119 clinical cases presented will not only enhance your knowledge of key subjects in Otolaryngology, but also help to develop strategies to systematically decipher any rare esoteric questions, when under the stress of examination or interview. Whilst this book is primarily aimed at Senior ENT Trainees, any clinicians interested in a concise compendium of modern ENT practice and a fresh unique approach to understanding Clinical Otorhinolaryngology will also find it rewarding. It may also be worth noting that additional well-illustrated questions, answers and succinct explanations of 62 different clinical cases, plus a separate chapter on clinical audiology, are available in ENT Tzar "DO-HNS and MRCS (ENT) OSCE GUIDE" (visit www.enttzar.co.uk for further details).

Live better for longer with this ultimate guide to longevity from the bestselling author of How Not to Die.

We all want to stay healthy as we age but, with so many different claims out there, it can be hard to know the best advice to follow. In How Not to Age, Dr Michael Greger digs into the top peer-reviewed anti-ageing research to deliver a complete and optimal guide with simple steps to extend your lifespan and slow the adverse effects of ageing.

Inspired by the dietary and lifestyle patterns of the world’s centenarians and residents of ‘blue zone’ regions where people live the longest, Dr Greger presents easy, evidence-based ways to preserve the body functions that keep us feeling youthful, both physically and mentally. Can an apple a day really keep the doctor away? What’s better for your longevity, jogging for four hours or eating two handfuls of nuts twice a week?

Brimming with expertise, How Not to Age lays out practical strategies for living your longest, healthiest life – and for enjoying every moment of it.

Rapid Review of PACES is an essential guide for the MRCP PACES examination that has been fully updated to include the revised exam format, covering all five clinical stations, including Brief Clinical Consultation, History Taking, Communication Skills and Ethics. This book includes the most common case based clinical scenarios and provides practical advice on approach to the patient, inspection of signs and examination technique, with thorough explanations of how to interpret the elicited signs. The systematic clinical examination techniques given by this book will help serve as templates as you develop your own style and perfect your clinical skills as you strive to become that better physician!

This revision guide offers the most up-to-date and comprehensive coverage of the essential information relevant to passing the DO-HNS/MRCS (ENT) OSCE Examination. It is divided into two sections to mirror the real examination: unmanned (non-interactive) and manned (interactive) stations. A myriad of questions similar, but not identical, to those used in the actual examination is presented in this book. Some questions deliberately raise the bar, in order to stimulate learning at the next level. Clear succinct answers are provided, along with visually-enhanced revision notes to improve understanding of key concepts and to boost confidence whilst preparing for the final hurdle. A unique feature of this book is a matching exercise on audiograms, which uncovers some of the mysteries in Clinical Audiology. All of the contributors have successfully gone through the DO-HNS OSCE event, hence they are in an ideal position to offer a wealth of sound advice and top tips. As a LAT Registrar, Mr Persaud was actually involved in the original pilot mock DO-HNS OSCE Examination in 2003 at the Royal College of Surgeons of England and has followed the changes in the exam ever since. Both Professor Pau and Mr Persaud are Consultant ENT Surgeons with considerable experience in 'separating the wheat from the chaff' when it comes to teaching and writing. This book is invaluable not only to those studying for DO-HNS/MRCS (ENT) diplomas, but also other ENT trainees in the UK and abroad who desire a quantum leap in their understanding of the fundamental principles of Otolaryngology. Consultants ENT Surgeons or equivalent may also find the content helpful to update their theoretical knowledge base of Otolaryngology and the format of the DO-HNS OSCE examination.

This original pocket guide was created by the ENT TZAR team who amalgamated their considerable experience of teaching, interviewing and examining in a compact and concise fashion. It has been purposely structured and meticulously written to provide you with a unique insight into the UK National Selection process as well as the essential tips to gain the competitive advantage for entry into higher surgical training. It is the ideal starting point for anyone preparing to take part in National Selection in Otolaryngology as the book contains core knowledge, typical questions, model answers and areas where marks are likely to be allocated. Until the arrival of this guide, much of the vital information for career success in the specialty was only available by word of mouth and chance to say the least. This book provides a clear systematic approach to all six interview stations portfolio, communication, clinical scenarios, clinical skills, managerial and structured interview which candidates can follow in a step wise manner. Once achieved, the approach can be extended into higher specialist surgical training and become the foundation for further achievements at consultant level. Winning is always based on thorough preparation using the best available resources. Although this guide is aimed primarily at ST3 candidates, much of the content is also useful to DOHNS/MRCS ENT and FRCS ORL-HNS candidates.

To find the clinical facts you need to know, make this pocket guide your constant companion! Clinical Companion to Fundamentals of Nursing, 11th Edition includes the hard-to-remember facts, lab values, and abbreviations that are essential to providing optimal nursing care. Organized by the major concepts and principles of your nursing fundamentals course, this reference features a quick-access format with summary tables and bulleted lists. The Clinical Companion makes retrieving, reviewing, and retaining clinical facts and figures easier than ever! Basic facts and figures, standard values, care guidelines and more provide the background frequently needed in a reference for clinical practice. At-a-glance content is provided in outline, list, and tabular formats for easy lookup and review. Detailed information on medications helps to prevent medication errors and ensure safe practice, with topics including dosage calculations, compatibilities, conversions, and administration. Vital Signs chapter contains everything you need to know to quickly and accurately obtain vital signs. Physical Assessment chapter provides a systematic and thorough approach to health assessment. Interprofessional Collaboration and Delegation chapter explains the role of the nurse within the larger healthcare team. Pressure injury information includes prevention and care guidelines. Medical, Nursing, and Health Professions Terminology chapter acts as a quick medical terminology refresher and helps you understand clinical terms as they are encountered. Concise, pocket-sized format ensures portability for use in the clinical setting. NEW! A Clinical Judgment and the Nursing Process chapter is added to this edition.

Tuberculosis has been entwined with hu­manity for millennia. Once romanticized as a malady of poets, today tuberculosis is seen as a disease of poverty that walks the trails of injustice and inequity we blazed for it.

In 2019, author John Green met Henry Reider, a young tuberculosis patient at Lakka Government Hospital in Sierra Leone. John be­came fast friends with Henry, a boy with spindly legs and a big, goofy smile. In the years since that first visit to Lakka, Green has become a vocal advocate for increased access to treatment and wider awareness of the healthcare inequi­ties that allow this curable, preventable infec­tious disease to also be the deadliest, killing over a million people every year.

In Everything Is Tuberculosis, John tells Henry’s story, woven through with the scientific and social histories of how tuberculosis has shaped our world―and how our choices will shape the future of tuberculosis.