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The second life of Mirielle West / by Skenandore, Amanda,author.;
In this thought-provoking and sensitive novel, inspired by the true story of a Louisiana leprosy hospital where patients were forcibly quarantined, acclaimed author Amanda Skenandore tells an extraordinarily timely tale of resilience, hope, and the last woman who expected to find herself in such a place.
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Medical fiction.; Leprosy; Quarantine;
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The midwife murders / by Patterson, James,1947-author.; DiLallo, Richard,author.;
When two kidnappings and a stabbing occur on her watch in a Manhattan university hospital, a fearless senior midwife teams up with a skeptical NYPD detective to investigate rumors that shift from the Russian Mafia to an underground adoption network.
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Medical fiction.; Midwives; Detectives; Kidnapping; Murder; University hospitals;
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Octonauts. [videorecording] / by Meomi (Firm),production company.; Vampire Squid Productions,production company.; NCircle Entertainment,publisher.;
The Octonauts are a team of adventurers who explore the world's oceans, rescue aquatic creatures and protect their habitats, from the bustling eco-system along the Amazon River to the deepest depths of the Mariana Trench. Deploying a set of aquatic vehicles, Captain Barnacles, daredevil ex-pirate, Kwazii, medic Peso and the rest of the crew embark on missions around the globe before returning safely to their home base, the Octopod.G.DVD.
Subjects: Animated television programs.; Children's television programs.; Underwater exploration; Friendship; Marine animals; Animals; Voyages and travels;
For private home use only.
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Casualty: S36. by Mealing, Amanda,actor.; Emil, Uriel,actor.; Beck, William,actor.; BBC Studios (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Amanda Mealing, Uriel Emil, William BeckOriginally produced by BBC Studios in 2021.Out for revenge, new consultant Stevie Nash brings a dark past and a dangerous energy into the hospital. But who is her target? Jacob reaches a turning point in his relationship with Tina. Ethan struggles to balance work, grief and being a single parent, and tensions between him and Matthew finally boil over. Meanwhile, Jan’s secret is about to be revealed, and a medical crisis is about to throw her and Ffion together.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Television series.; Motion pictures.; Drama.;
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Miracles from heaven [videorecording (BLURAY)]. by Garner, Jennifer; Rogers, Kylie; Henderson, Martin; Lynch, John Carroll; Derbez, Eugenio; Queen Latifah, ;
Director, Patricia Riggen.Jennifer Garner, Kylie Rogers, Martin Henderson, John Carroll Lynch, Eugenio Derbez, Queen Latifah.Based on the incredible true story of the Beam family. When Christy discovers her ten year old daughter Anna has a rare, incurable disease, she becomes a ferocious advocate for her daughter's healing as she searches for a solution. After Anna has a freak accident and falls three stories, a miracle unfolds in the wake of her dramatic rescue that leaves medical specialists mystified, her family restored, and their community inspired.CHVRS rating: PG.Blu-ray.
Subjects: Drama.; Drama.;
© 2016., Sony Pictures Home Entertainment,
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No turning back / by McKenna, Lindsay,1946-author.;
"On the edge of war a country needs its protectors. Captain Ram Kozak is armed to face hell with a steely rage against those who would hurt his country. His only weak point is when Darina "Dare" Mazur, a US Army Special forces combat medic, joins his team. She has a confidence--and loving touch--that brings him to his knees. Will their attraction be the glue that holds them together during the coming storm?'--Back cover.
Subjects: Romance fiction.; Novels.; United States. Army. Special Forces; man-woman relationships;
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Pandemic / by Cook, Robin,1940-author.;
"The explosive new medical thriller from New York Times-bestselling author Robin Cook. After a young, seemingly healthy woman collapses suddenly on the NYC subway and dies by the time she reaches the hospital, her case is initially chalked up to a virulent strain of influenza. That is, until she ends up on Dr. Jack Stapleton's autopsy table, where Jack discovers something eerily fishy: First, that the young woman has had a heart transplant, and second, that her DNA matches that of the transplanted heart. Strangely, two more incidences of young people with this same sudden and rapid illness follow, and Jack fears that this could be the start of an unprecedented pandemic. But the facts aren't adding up. Something is off about these cases, something creepy, and only Jack can figure it out before it's too late. Thus begins a race against time, during which Jack unveils the dark underbelly of the organ-transplant market. His name is Bui Zhao, a businessman and hospital board member who has been cheating the system by using organs and cells from chimeric pigs, via the gene-editing biotechnology CRISPER/CAS9, which allows pig genes to be inserted into living human cells. In a climactic mortal showdown, Jack must face Zhao, the megalomaniac willing to risk the fate of the world to purse his commercial interests, if he wants to save the future of medicine"--
Subjects: Medical fiction.; Thrillers (Fiction); Influenza;
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Rationality : what it is, why it seems scarce, why it matters / by Pinker, Steven,1954-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Today humanity is reaching new heights of scientific understanding - and also appears to be losing its mind. How can a species that developed vaccines for Covid-19 in less than a year produce so much fake news, medical quackery, and conspiracy theorizing? In 'Rationality' Steven Pinker explores how the rational pursuit of self-interest, sectarian solidarity, and uplifting mythology can add up to crippling irrationality in a society. Pinker grew up in Montreal, QC.
Subjects: Choice (Psychology); Critical thinking.; Practical reason.;
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Into the gray zone : a neuroscientist explores the border between life and death / by Owen, Adrian M.,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.In this startling and thought-provoking book, which will remind readers of works by Oliver Sacks and Atul Gawande, a world-renowned neuroscientist reveals his controversial, groundbreaking work with patients whose brains were previously thought vegetative or non-responsive but turn out--in up to 20 percent of cases--to be vibrantly alive, existing in the "Gray Zone." Into the Gray Zone takes readers to the edge of a dazzling, humbling frontier in our understanding of the brain: the so-called "gray zone" between full consciousness and brain death. People in this middle place have sustained traumatic brain injuries or are the victims of stroke or degenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. Many are oblivious to the outside world, and their doctors believe they are incapable of thought. But a sizeable number are experiencing something different: intact minds adrift deep within damaged brains and bodies. An expert in the field, Adrian Owen led a team that, in 2006, discovered this lost population and made medical history. Scientists, physicians, and philosophers have only just begun to grapple with the implications. Following Owen's journey of exciting medical discovery, Into the Gray Zone asks some tough and terrifying questions, such as: What is life like for these patients? What can their families and friends do to help them? What are the ethical implications for religious organizations, politicians, the Right to Die movement, and even insurers? And perhaps most intriguing of all: in defining what a life worth living is, are we too concerned with the physical and not giving enough emphasis to the power of thought? What, truly, defines a satisfying life?
Subjects: Brain damage.; Persistent vegetative state.; Persistent vegetative state; Brain; Neurosciences.; Coma.;
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Talking about death won't kill you : the essential guide to end-of-life conversations / by Kortes-Miller, Kathy,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."This practical handbook will equip readers with the tools to have meaningful conversations about death and dying. Death is a part of life. We used to understand this, and in the past, loved ones generally died at home with family around them. But in just a few generations, death has become a medical event, and we have lost the ability to make this last part of life more personal and meaningful. Today people want to regain control over health-care decisions for themselves and their loved ones. Talking About Death Won't Kill You is the essential handbook to help Canadians navigate personal and medical decisions for the best quality of life for the end of our lives. Noted palliative-care educator and researcher Kathy Kortes-Miller shows readers how to identify and reframe limiting beliefs about dying with humor and compassion. With robust resource lists, Kortes-Miller addresses: advance care plans for ourselves and our loved ones; how to have conversations about end-of-life wishes with loved ones ; how to talk to children about death; how to build a compassionate workplace; practical strategies to support our colleagues; how to talk to health-care practitioners; how to manage challenging family dynamics as someone is dying; what is involved in medical assistance in dying (MAID). Far from morbid, these conversations are full of meaning and life--and the relief that comes from knowing what your loved ones want, and what you want for yourself."--
Subjects: Death;
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