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- Raising Lazarus : hope, justice, and the future of America's overdose crisis / by Macy, Beth,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Journalist Beth Macy brings us to the next frontier of the opioid crisis, telling the story of the everyday heroes fighting to stem the tide of drug overdose in communities that are too often left to fend for themselves, and of the activists and relatives of the dead who are still struggling for accountability in America's courts"--- Subjects: Medication abuse; Medication abuse; Opioid abuse; Opioid abuse;
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- Mercies in disguise : a story of hope, a family's genetic destiny, and the science that rescued them / by Kolata, Gina Bari,1948-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."The phone rings. The doctor from California is on the line. "Are you ready Amanda?" The two people Amanda Baxley loves the most had begged her not to be tested-at least, not now. But she had to find out. If your family carried a mutated gene that foretold a brutal illness and you were offered the chance to find out if you'd inherited it, would you do it? Would you walk toward the problem, bravely accepting whatever answer came your way? Or would you avoid the potential bad news as long as possible? In Mercies in Disguise, acclaimed New York Times science reporter and bestselling author Gina Kolata tells the story of the Baxleys, an almost archetypal family in a small town in South Carolina. A proud and determined clan, many of them doctors, they are struck one by one with an inscrutable illness. They finally discover the cause of the disease after a remarkable sequence of events that many saw as providential. Meanwhile, science, progressing for a half a century along a parallel track, had handed the Baxleys a resolution-not a cure, but a blood test that would reveal who had the gene for the disease and who did not. And science would offer another dilemma-fertility specialists had created a way to spare the children through an expensive process. A work of narrative nonfiction in the tradition of the The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, Mercies in Disguise is the story of a family that took matters into its own hands when the medical world abandoned them. It's a story of a family that had to deal with unspeakable tragedy and yet did not allow it to tear them apart. And it is the story of a young woman-Amanda Baxley-who faced the future head on, determined to find a way to disrupt her family's destiny."--- Subjects: Medical genetics.; Genetic disorders.; Genetic screening;
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- Easy masks to sew : sizes and styles to make for kids and adults / by Boutique-Sha,author.;
"Learn how to make fabric face masks with this collection of simple designs that are quick and easy to sew. This book includes three basic styles--classic, pleated, and contoured--allowing you to choose the mask design best suited for your personal preferences and comfort. Each mask style is available in different sizes, so you can make masks for everyone in your family, from kids to adults. Personalize the design and incorporate your favorite fabrics or add special details, like appliqué or embroidery. You can even create a face mask to match your outfit!"--Back cover.- Subjects: Mask making.; Sewing.; Protective clothing.; Medical supplies.; COVID-19 (Disease);
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- Margaret and Charley : the personal story of Dr. Charles Best, the co-discoverer of insulin / by Best, Henry B. M.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.- Subjects: Best, Charles Herbert, 1899-1978.; Medical scientists; Diabetes;
- © c2003., Dundurn Press,
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- Hope in the balance : a Newfoundland doctor meets a world in crisis / by Furey, Andrew,author.; Doyle, Alan,1969-writer of foreword.;
"How the caring spirit of Newfoundland was exported to a world in crisis. Dr. Andrew Furey, an orthopedic surgeon, was sitting by a large fireplace at home in St John's, watching an even larger flat-screen TV, when dreadful images of the aftermath of an earthquake in Haiti burst in on the cosy domestic scene. Human suffering on an epic scale was being documented in real time. Dr. Furey spent a sleepless night, and woke knowing he had to help in some way. In what has been a theme throughout Newfoundland and Labrador's history, he found himself answering the call for help. Dr. Furey formed a team of three--himself; his wife and pediatric emergency room physician, Dr. Allison Furey; and orthopedic surgeon Will Moores--and together they travelled from to Port-au-Prince, Haiti, where they spent a week volunteering. The challenge seemed overhelming: a multitude of badly injured victims, horrendous working conditions and the official agencies who left much to be desired in terms of organization. But somehow the trio did not lose hope. Instead, they redoubled their efforts. After returning from that first mission, Dr. Furey founded Team Broken Earth--an expert, unbureaucratic, fleet-footed volunteer task force of physicians, nurses and physiotherapists committed to providing aid in Haiti. The organization has continued to grow, recruiting volunteers from all over Canada. It has carried out many more missions to Port-au-Prince and has expanded its operations to other countries like Nepal, Bangladesh, Guatemala and Nicaragua. And its mission has expanded in other ways, with education and training for local medical professionals now at the heart of its endeavour. Dr. Andrew Furey tells the story of Team Broken Earth's founding and remarkable work with vivid immediacy and raw honesty. He shares his doubts and failures and moments of near-despair. He explores how his Newfoundland upbringing has informed his efforts abroad. And he reaches an optimistic conclusion that will leave readers inspired to bring about positive change in their own lives."--- Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Furey, Andrew; Team Broken Earth (Organization); Medical assistance; Medical assistance; Humanitarian assistance, Canadian; Humanitarian assistance, Canadian; Physicians; Physicians;
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- Lethal remedy / by Mabry, Richard L.;
LSC- Subjects: Suspense fiction.; Medical novels.; Women physicians;
- © c2011., Abingdon Press,
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- So much for that / by Shriver, Lionel.;
"A novel about a crumbling marriage resurrected in the face of illness, and a family's struggle to come to terms with disease, dying, and the cost of medical care in modern America"--Provided by publisher.- Subjects: Domestic fiction.; Psychological fiction.; Families; Marital conflict; Medical care, Cost of; Sick;
- © 2010., HarperCollins,
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- Overcoming opioid addiction : the authoritative medical guide for patients, families, doctors, and therapists / by Bisaga, Adam,author.; Chernyaev, Karen,1961-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.- Subjects: Opioid abuse;
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- Better now : six big ideas to improve the health care for all Canadians / by Martin, Danielle,1975-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."An important check-up on our health-care system--and what urgently needs fixing--from a respected doctor and passionate Medicare advocate. Dr. Danielle Martin sees the cracks and challenges in our health-care system every day. Much like Atul Gawande, she uses real patient stories to illustrate what works in our health-care system and what doesn't. Most importantly, she proposes bold fixes that are both achievable and affordable. Ahmad is a diabetic taxi driver who can't afford to renew his prescriptions; Jill, a 75-year old patient who went to Emergency for severe flu symptoms, ended up with a broken hip from falling down in her hospital room and then was discharged without her blood pressure meds. Sam was an active, healthy retiree who suffered a stroke from an unnecessary heart test. All of these people suffered from fixable and preventable issues that illustrate how Canadians' health needs to be better managed. And it can be done without increasing spending. One of the most urgent reforms she advocates for is a national pharmacare program, instead of the piecemeal provincial pattern of buying drugs. Canada could save billions if drugs were bought in bulk by a single body, which in turn could fund a national prescription program. Patients also need a regular GP instead of overusing hospital Emergency Clinics. Hospitals need to take into account a patient's overall medical history, at every stage from admission to discharge. And since poverty is the greatest predictor of ill health, Dr. Martin argues that a guaranteed income could prevent and alleviate many health problems, reducing pressure on the system and our wallets. Passionate, accessible, and authoritative, Dr. Martin is a fervent supporter of the best of Medicare and a persuasive critic of what needs fixing."--- Subjects: Medical care; Patients; Health care reform;
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- Treat her right / by Foster, Lori,1958-; Foster, Lori.Treat her right.; Jackson, Brenda(Brenda Streater).In the doctor's bed.;
Treat her right /Treat her right. "Gorgeous statuesque fitness expert Wynn Lane can't help but fall for her sexy neighbor, paramedic Zack Grange, and his adorable daughter. But brash, outspoken Wynn is not Zack's idea of mommy material, even though she's making his libido do flip-flops. As much as Zack might be tempted, he will have to resist - he's got a daughter to think of, and he can't carelessly invite a woman into his life. Wynn is no shrinking violet, and she isn't about to change for Zack. Not that he's asked her. It would be nice if he could see beyond his prejudice, but Wynn isn't going to get her hopes up. Still, the laws of attraction rule - and Wynn is a force of nature all on her own!"--Publisher.In the doctor's bed. "Doctor Lucien De Winter is impossible to resist - but falling for her boss could get Hopewell General intern Jasmine Campbell fired. They're playing a dangerous game... but this sexy surgeon is ready to risk it all!"--Publisher.- Subjects: Romance fiction.; Personal trainers; Single fathers; Emergency medical technicians; Surgeons; Interns;
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