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Chances are, you already know that physical activity is good for you. "Sure," you may say. "When I get out and move around, I know it helps me to feel and look better." But you may not realize just how important regular physical activity is to your health. According to the U.S. Surgeon General's Report on Physical Activity and Health, inactive people are nearly twice as likely to develop heart disease as those who are more active. This is true even if you have no other conditions or habits that increase your risk for heart disease. Lack of physical activity also leads to more visits to the doctor, more hospitalizations, and more use of medicines for a variety of illnesses. The good news is that physical activity can protect your heart in a number of important ways. Moreover, to get benefits, you don't have to run a marathon. Regular activity-something as simple as a brisk, 30-minute walk each day-can help you to reduce your risk of heart disease. This publication (the National Institutes of Health Publication No. 06-5714) will help you to understand the impact of physical activity on your heart, as well as the power of regular activity to help keep you healthy overall. It will also offer plenty of ideas on starting a physical activity program that will be both healthful and enjoyable. Just as important, you'll get tips for keeping up with the activity or activities you choose, since staying active over time is important to long-term health. So use this booklet often for information, ideas, and to keep you motivated.

Liver transplantation is surgery to remove a diseased or injured liver and replace it with a healthy one from another person, called a donor. Many people have had liver transplants and now lead normal lives. Your liver helps fight infections and cleans your blood. It also helps digest food and stores a form of sugar your body uses for energy. The liver is the largest organ in your body. This publication by the National Institutes of Health (Publication No. 10-4951) provides information about the signs and symptoms of liver problems and the treatments that are available.

Lactose intolerance means you have trouble digesting lactose. Lactose is the sugar found in milk and foods made with milk. The small intestine needs lactase enzyme to break down lactose. With lactose intolerance, you may not feel well when you eat or drink something with lactose because you don't have enough lactase enzyme. Many people have problems digesting lactose. Some people become lactose intolerant as children. In others, the problem starts when they are teenagers or adults. Lactose intolerance is rare in babies. Premature babies may be lactose intolerant for a short time after they are born. This publication by the National Institutes of Health (Publication No. 10-2751) provides information about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment and management of lactose intolerance.

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This book describes the many diverse experiences of a very active pediatrician from 1943 to 1988. This story begins when he started to medical school in 1943 and ends with his retirement thirty-seven years later in 1988. It includes post retirement stints as a Medical Director for a medical software company and being the Medical Director of a commercial plasma collecting center. He vividly describes many different and unusual medical cases including two true Miracles. One occurred in 1952 during the horrendous polio epidemic, "Connie" and the other one in the 1970's, "Thumbelina." These Miracles are described in detail with all of their agonizing twists and turns. Neither patient should have survived with their many complications and circumstances; but with God's grace they did. This book contains unusual and different exotic medical encounters when the author was in Japan in the Army Medical Corps in 1949-50. This book details why and how that he had to become a pseudo-specialist in his early and middle practice years. These fields included such as Neonatology, Endocrinology, Hematology, Nephrology Kidneys], Family Counseling, and fledgling field of Psychiatry. There were no trained specialist in these fields during those early years. Dr. Oberst portrays a full and productive professional life in many ways which are to describe. This book is an pleasant and interesting read for anyone to enjoy. It contains humor, vivid descriptions, happiness, agonies, and pathos.

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If you really want to learn Medical Spanish, there is no better workbook for doing so. Medical Spanish: A Workbook changes all the rules: no boredom with baffling memorizations, no confusion with conjugation after conjugation, and no thinking so much that you just can't get the words to come out of your mouth. This workbook makes learning simple and efficient. Once you master its concepts and content, the words and phrases will flow naturally. You will be able to take a history, perform a physical exam, provide a diagnosis, and implement and explain therapy. Pair it with Medical Spanish: An Audio Companion, Volumes 1 and 2, and you will become nearly fluent in Medical Spanish. Make yourself a far better medical practitioner. And receive tons of gratitude from your Spanish-speaking patients.

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A practical, hands-on resource for physicians in all specialties, Medical Teaching in Ambulatory Care is a guide on training medical students and residents in settings such as private practices and hospital clinics. Concise, engaging, and easy to follow, it is an ideal handbook for the busy practitioner looking to upgrade his or her teaching abilities. The authors cover basic education theory, individual teaching skills, strategies for evaluating trainees, and tips on working with challenging learners. Readers can follow along with the storyline of a fictional Dr. Smith, through whom the book provides practical examples that complement each theory, skill, and strategy presented. This new edition has been updated with key medical education theories that are now core to current approaches, expanded details on one-to-one teaching, and information on structured formats to use when reviewing patient encounters with learners. The authors also examine the impact of digital technology on medical education in office-based settings and provide tips on working with the new generation of learners who enjoy - and expect - instant access to information of all kinds.

Comprehensive, Rigorous Prep for MCAT Biology. The MCAT Biology Book provides a comprehensive overview of MCAT biology appropriate for all pre-med students preparing for the MCAT exam. In twenty-one chapters, the basics of biology are described in easy-to-understand text. Illustrations help emphasize relevant topics and clarify difficult concepts. Each chapter concludes with a set of problems modeled after the MCAT exam, with complete explanation of the answers. Also, includes a thorough analysis of the MCAT verbal section. Authors Nancy Morvillo and Matthew Schmidt both obtained their Ph.D. in genetics from the State University of New York at Stony Brook.

Written by two internationally renowned gastroenterologists, this indispensable review book has been designed as a clinical skills refresher for exam purposes for gastroenterology and internal medicine residents and fellows, as well as practicing physicians. This book (part 2 of 2 of this series), covering Neurology, Respirology, and Rheumatology. Endoscopy and Diagnostic Imaging is a gastroenterology resource book which includes esophagus, stomach, small bowel endoscopies and clinical case studies, esophageal manometry, diagnostic imaging, as well as examples of GI-disease associated skin, nail and mouth changes. This book complements GI-Practice Review.

The art of good communication is an essential skill that every healthcare professional must master in this increasingly demanding and challenging healthcare climate.From medical, nursing and allied health students to experienced doctors, nurses and healthcare professionals, the authors of The Bedside Communication Handbook - with more than 20 years of teaching 'Clinical Communication' - present common and challenging communication scenarios and share important principles and useful phrases which can be used to help busy healthcare professionals communicate better with patients and their relatives.This is probably the only such book set in an Asian context. It will contain practical tips and model statements that would help to guide the readers in improving their communication skills and preventing a communication faux pas.

You have just found your ancestor's medical records in some old dusty trunk and now you wonder what the terms mean. This 1843 version of Hooper's Medical Dictionary will provide the genealogical researcher with the latest terms of medicine in 1843. This two-volume series will be an asset to your collection of genealogical dictionaries.

Exam Facts presents the COTA - Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant Examination Study Guide. The exam presents "Just the Facts" you need to pass the NBCOT (National Board of Certified Occupational Therapist) Occupational Therapist Assistant certification exam. Kori Callahan was a former college teacher who shifted her focus to Occupational Therapy. She focused long nights going to school to become an Occupational Therapist Assistant. She then became a roving OTA instructor, who has taught Occupational Therapy in over 14 countries. This was on top of being married, running the household and raising two boys Kori is committed to provide readers the knowledge for you to be successful. With this edition, future therapist candidates can rest assured that they will be receiving the latest study material available to advance their career What are the characteristics of the Galant reflex? What splint is used for Median nerve palsy? What is the maximum reachable height for countertops? What are C7 long-term goals for mobility? What does a COTA do to prepare to give an assessment? Exam Facts brings you the best in Healthcare, Finance, Business, Technology and Law study guides. We give you just the facts

Chances are you're reading this book (the National Institutes of Health Publication 06-5270) because you or someone close to you has heart disease. Perhaps your doctor has recently told you that you have a heart condition, and you're looking for information on how to take good care of yourself. Perhaps you've known about your condition for some time and are interested in the latest knowledge on treatment and self-care. Perhaps you've recently had a heart attack or heart surgery and want some guidance on making the best possible recovery. This book will address all of these concerns. It is a step-by-step guide to helping people with heart disease make decisions that will protect and improve their heart health. It will give you information about lifestyle habits, medicines, and other treatments that can lessen your chances of having a heart attack-either a first attack or a repeat one. If you have already had a heart attack or have undergone a heart procedure, you will find guidance on how to recover well, both physically and emotionally. But this book is not just about preventing and treating problems. It is also about how to live well with heart disease. It will help you to make decisions that allow you to live as fully, healthfully, and enjoyably as possible, even as you cope with the demands of your heart condition. As you read this book, you will find that caring for your heart and caring for yourself are deeply intertwined. To find out why and how, read on.

This booklet will help you to understand the impact of physical activity on your heart, as well as the power of regular activity to help keep you healthy overall.

Medi-Cross II is a continuation of Medi-Cross: 100 Medical Terminology Crossword Puzzles. It is another challenging book of crosswords focused in the areas of anatomy, physiology, biology and all sciences relating to the human body. The formation of medical terms, usually of Latin and Greek origin, enabled scientists to accurately describe the structures, functions and conditions of the body by combining word roots, prefixes and suffixes. Medi-Cross puzzle books were created to assist in the learning and understanding of how medical terms were developed and why they are used, in a fun, non-textbook format that can be taken anywhere for study or review. Linguistic and etymology enthusiasts will find these puzzles interesting and informative, as will students and practitioners of the health sciences.

Beginning with the development of the atomic bomb during World War II, the United States continued to build nuclear weapons throughout the Cold War. Thousands of people mined and milled uranium, conducted research on nuclear warfare, or worked in nuclear munitions factories around the country from the 1940s through the 1980s. Such work continues today, albeit to a smaller extent. The Department of Energy (DOE) is now responsible for overseeing those sites and facilities, many of which were, and continue to be, run by government contractors. The materials used at those sites were varied and ranged from the benign to the toxic and highly radioactive. Workers at DOE facilities often did not know the identity of the materials with which they worked and often were unaware of health risks related to their use. In many instances, the work was considered top secret, and employees were cautioned not to reveal any work-related information to family or others. Workers could be exposed to both radioactive and nonradioactive toxic substances for weeks or even years. Consequently, some of the workers have developed health problems and continue to have concerns about potential health effects of their exposures to occupational hazards during their employment in the nuclear weapons industry. In response to the concerns expressed by workers and their representatives, DOL asked the Institute of Medicine (IOM) to review the SEM database and its use of a particular database, Haz-Map, as the source of its toxic substance-occupational disease links. Accordingly, this IOM consensus report reflects careful consideration of its charge by the committee, and describes the strengths and shortcomings of both. To complete its task, IOM formed an ad hoc committee of experts in occupational medicine, toxicology, epidemiology, industrial hygiene, public health, and biostatistics to conduct an 18-month study to review the scientific rigor of the SEM database. The committee held two public meetings at which it heard from DOL Division of Energy Employee Occupational Illness Compensation (DEEOIC) representatives, the DOL contractor that developed the SEM database, the developer of the Haz-Map database, DOE worker advocacy groups, and several individual workers. The committee also submitted written questions to DOL to seek clarification of specific issues and received written responses from DEEOIC. The committee's report considers both the strengths and weaknesses of the SEM and the Haz-Map databases, recognizing that the latter was developed first and for a different purpose. The committee then discusses its findings and recommends improvements that could be made in both databases with a focus on enhancing the usability of SEM for both DOL claims examiners and for former DOE workers and their representatives. Review of the Department of Labor's Site Exposure Matrix Database summarizes the committee's findings. Table of Contents Front Matter Summary 1 Introduction 2 Haz-Map Database 3 Site Exposure Matrix Dat 4 Findings and Recommendations Appendix A: Biosketches of Committee Members Appendix B: Substances Evaluated by the Committee to Identify Toxic Substance-Occupational Disease Links Not Found in SEM Appendix C: Individuals Who Made Presentations to the Committee

Interstitial cystitis/painful bladder syndrome (IC/PBS) is one of several conditions that causes bladder pain and a need to urinate frequently and urgently. Some doctors have started using the term bladder pain syndrome (BPS) to describe this condition. Your bladder is a balloon-shaped organ where your body holds urine. When you have a bladder problem, you may notice certain signs or symptoms. This publication by the National Institutes of Health (Publication No. 11-5750) provides information about the symptoms and signs of bladder problems, the causes, diagnosis and treatment of interstitial cystitis or painful bladder syndrome.

Each year on the third Thursday in March, more than fifteen thousand graduating medical students exult, despair, and endure Match Day: the result of a computer algorithm that assigns students to their hospital residencies in almost every field of medicine. The match determines the crucial first job as an intern, and ultimately shapes the rest of his--or, in increasing numbers, her--life. Match Day follows three women from the anxious months of preparation before the match through the completion of their first full year of internship. Each has long dreamed of becoming a doctor. Stephanie Chao is beginning her career as a surgeon. Rakhi Barkowski must balance her husband's aspirations with her own desire to work in internal medicine. Michelle LaFonda moves forward in her quest to become a radiologist, but struggles to find progress in her personal relationship. Each woman makes mistakes, saves lives, and witnesses death; each must recognize the balancing act of family and career; and each comes to learn what it means to heal, to comfort, to lose, and to grieve, all while maintaining a professional demeanor.Just as One L became the essential book about the education of young attorneys, so Match Day will be for every medical student, doctor, and reader interested in medicine: a guide to what to expect, an insightful account of the changing world of doctors, and a dramatic recollection of this pressured, perilous, challenging, and rewarding time of life.