Medical Professional

In 2002, at age 28, David MacLean woke up in a foreign land with his memory wiped clean. No money. No passport. No identity. Taken to a mental hospital by the police, MacLean then started to hallucinate so severely he had to be tied down. Soon he could remember song lyrics and scenes from television shows but not his family, his friends, or the woman he loved. All of these symptoms, it turned out, were the result of the commonly prescribed malarial medication he was taking. Upon hisreturn to the States, he struggled to piece together the fragments of his former life in a harrowing, absurd, and unforgettable journey back to himself.

In Notes From A BlackBerry, author Julie Barth embarks on a profoundly moving journey, chronicling the lives of her beloved daughter Taytem and her husband Colin.

The Aging Revolution is the story of Butler and his disciples: women and men who saw older distressed adults in hospitals and homes, and worse: being ignored by most of the medical establishment. These revolutionaries could not ignore the suffering, and they set out—individually and collectively—to create entirely new ways of caring for aging adults to ease their suffering and improve their quality and length of life.

Are you overwhelmed by trying to learn hundreds of medications for clinical practice or board exams? Do you find yourself drowning in drug cards and flashcards? Are you searching for a more engaging way to learn and retain essential medication information? Need a resource that makes the top 300 medications actually stick in your memory? In Pharmacology Made Easy, Callie Parker transforms the most frequently prescribed medications into memorable rhymes that stick

At the age of 28, with his Beijing-based science communications business doing well and a new relationship blossoming, Ben Bravery woke from a colonoscopy to be told he had stage 3 colorectal cancer. As a scientist, Ben understood the seriousness of his condition. Cancer had quite literally whacked him in the guts, after all. But what he didn't expect was how being a patient, and a young one at that, would make him feel. Why hadn't he been better prepared for the embarrassment and vulnerability of lying naked on the radiation table?

Marty, age 57, was given a preliminary diagnosis of ALS by his family doctor. Seven weeks later, the diagnosis was confirmed by a neurologist. Ten months and ten days later, Marty passed away. From day one, Alison, Marty’s spouse of over twenty-five years, kept a journal as a way to navigate the overwhelming state of her mind and soul. Soon the rawness of her words harmonized to tell the story of Marty’s diagnosis, illness, and decline. Dance Me to the End is an evocative memoir about witnessing a loved one suffer from a neurological, degenerative, and terminal disease.

Are you gearing up for the NREMT exam and feeling overwhelmed? Wondering how to master the essentials and ace the test on your first attempt? Introducing "NREMT Exam Prep 2025-2026: A Step-by-Step Guide to Mastering EMT Fundamentals." This comprehensive guide is designed to simplify the study process and provide you with proven strategies to confidently tackle the National Registry Exam. With clear explanations, expert tips, and practice questions tailored to the latest exam format, you'll gain the skills and knowledge needed to excel.

You are no doubt a busy individual with a lot of things going on! It can be challenging to find the time to study for the CNA exam. However, the truth is that the CNA test is a challenging exam. It is normal to have some anxiety about taking this test.

A CT scan revealed Dr. James Chen, a Miami physician, had a cancerous, inoperable tumor behind his nose. The prognosis was bleak. Dr. Chen had eight weeks to live. Dr. Chen and his sons, Chris and Gordon, looked for a miracle. James and his sons were suddenly patients, forced to look at the healthcare system from the other end of the stethoscope. In The Calling, Chris and Gordon share how the family succeeded and turned what could have been a tragedy into an opportunity that will revolutionize healthcare delivery for years to come. The Calling will give you hope.

If you'd like to improve your ability to learn and memorize medical terminology by as much as 100%, 200%, even 300% (or more) using simple memory techniques that you can learn in 15-20 minutes (or less), then this may be the most important book that you will ever listen to. Believe it or not, it really doesn't matter if you think you have a good memory or not.

Por fin, bioquímica que tiene sentido.¿Alguna vez te has quedado mirando las vías de la glucólisis y te has preguntado qué idioma estás leyendo? ¿Memorizas los nombres de las enzimas un día y al siguiente los olvidas? No eres el único, y no es culpa tuya. La mayoría de los libros de texto de bioquímica están escritos para servir de referencia, no para aprender de verdad. Este libro adopta un enfoque diferente. Ciencia sencilla: Bioquímica explica temas complejos de forma clara, paso a paso, utilizando un lenguaje real, sin jerga.

Andrea Buchanan lost her mind while crossing the street one blustery March morning. The cold winter air triggered a coughing fit, and she began to choke. She was choking on a lot that day. A sick child. A pending divorce. The guilt of failing as a partner and as a mother. When the coughing finally stopped, she thought it was over. She could not have been more wrong.

Mary Jane Seacole (1805­-1881) was a British Jamaican nurse, author, world traveler, and businesswoman renowned for her work with the soldiers of the Crimean War.

Get a glimpse inside the inner workings of an Emergency Department and the staff that works there, caring for patients and their families. From a toddler who can cuss a blue streak, a dead mouse brought into the Emergency Department, to critical resuscitations, these are stories that you will never forget.

Diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease), Jeff Sutherland lost his abilities to walk and speak within two years and, confined to a wheelchair, was forced to retire from his life's work as a physician at 43. Not long after, he was locked in his own inanimate body, unable to eat, drink, or breathe without assistance. His meals were delivered through a feeding tube, and a ventilator controlled his lungs through an opening in his throat. The only parts of his body he was able to move voluntarily were his eyes.

Ready to tackle microbiology with ease and pass your NCLEX-RN on your first try? This high-yield crash course study guide is designed specifically for nursing students who want to study smarter, not harder. Packed with the most important microbiological concepts, key facts, and simplified explanations, this book gives you everything you need to master the essentials and breeze through your exams.

Studying for the NCLEX-RN can sometimes feel like you're stuck in a word maze, surrounded by terms that seem impossible to remember. Every time you think you've got one down, another ten pop up to take its place. Sound familiar? We know the struggle-trying to cram 1,200 essential vocabulary words into your brain can be overwhelming. But here's the good news: it doesn't have to be boring!

Have you ever wondered what it takes to become a trusted ally in the world of healthcare, ensuring that patients receive the right medications at the right time? Embark on a journey of discovery through this comprehensive guide, where the mysteries of pharmaceutical practice unfold before your eyes.

A CNA or a certified nursing assistant is not a nurse but a well-trained direct care staff member who works under the supervision of a licensed registered nurse (RN). In some states, a licensed practical nurse or a licensed vocational nurse (LPN/LVN) can also serve as a CNA supervisor. Under the direction and supervision of a licensed nurse, the CNA helps patients or residents with their direct health care needs, such as bathing, eating, toileting, medications, and other aspects of daily living. They may also assist with ongoing patient monitoring and documentation.

You are no doubt a busy student with a lot of things going on! It can be challenging to find the time to study your veterinary technician textbook. That is why the author Connor Kubis, a professional with expertise in veterinary medicine, developed the VTNE Study Guide! This edition is a practice questions edition. It covers all categories on the exam. It contains hundreds of practice test questions. You can listen to it wherever life takes you! Its sections include: