Medical Research

Qualitative Research is the essential guide to understanding, designing, conducting, and presenting a qualitative research study. This fourth edition features new material covering mixed methods, action research, arts-based research, online data sources, and the latest in data analysis, including data analysis software packages as well as narrative and poetic analysis strategies. A new section offers multiple ways of presenting qualitative research findings. The accessible, jargon-free style makes this audiobook ideal for both novice and experienced researchers.

Ingrassia lost his mother, two sisters, brother, and nephew to cancer—different cancers developing at different points throughout their lives. And while highly unusual, his family is not the only one to wonder whether their heartbreak is the result of unbelievable bad luck, or if there might be another explanation. Through meticulous research and riveting storytelling, Ingrassia takes us from the 1960s—when Dr. Frederick Pei Li and Dr. Joseph Fraumeni Jr. first met, not yet knowing that they would help make a groundbreaking discovery that would affect cancer patients for decades to come.

Over millions of years, male and female bodies developed crucial physiological differences to improve the chances for human survival. These differences have become culturally obsolete with the overturning of traditional gender roles. But they are nevertheless very real, and they go well beyond the obvious sexual and reproductive variances: Men and women differ in terms of digestion, which affects the way medications are absorbed. Sensitivity to pain is dependent on gender.

Samantha is a professional seductress and con artist with a heart of gold. If she talked about her work, she’d tell you she only pilfers organs for medical research and that she only takes one kidney, and she only steals those kidneys from dishonest people. It’s hell on her social life. Abe is the doctor and Sam's partner in crime. He isn’t much of a criminal. Except for the kidney stealing. But he’s using that money to fund his research that he anticipates will be able to cure diabetes. So, all for a good cause...? You decide. Of course, it's hell on his social life.

In Incurable Me, a maverick physician brings transparency to some of medicine's most closely guarded secrets. As he establishes a link between commerce and medical research, K. P. Stoller also explains how to treat some of the most worrisome diseases and conditions afflicting humans today - including Lyme disease, brain trauma, dementia, and autism.

Take a fascinating deep dive into the dark world of forensic science as experts team up to solve the identity of an unknown woman by exploring the rapidly evolving techniques being used to break the most notorious cold cases. Fans of true crime shows like CSI, NCIS, Criminal Minds, and Law and...

An electrifying memoir of one woman's extraordinary effort to save her husband's life-and the discovery of a forgotten cure that has the potential to save millions more. "A memoir that reads like a thriller." -New York Times Book Review "A fascinating and terrifying peek into the devastating...

Over the last decade, scientists have discovered the importance and widespread presence in the body of a remarkable family of proteins known as prion proteins. Research links various types of prion proteins to neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's—and this has fueled the search for new drugs that could halt the progression of these terrible disorders. Other discoveries have revealed the essential roles prion proteins play in memory and immunity, and the part they may have played in the beginnings of life on our planet.

Discover the Benefits of Herbal Medicine for your Body, Mind, and Soul.. Wellness is a state of physical, mental, and spiritual balance and is the only path to bliss. Scientists today starting to understand how wild animals use plant medicines to prevent diseases. With Zoopharmacognosy, many exotic plant species were used to treat health conditions by many healers. Herbs and Medicinal parts of the plants are used by many ethnic groups around the world. In this book, I investigate the secrets of traditional medicine and determine whether or not these secrets are supported by clinical studies...

The idea that medicine is gender-neutral is a myth. This isn't inflammatory rhetoric; it's simply true. From the way pain is felt, to how heart attacks are diagnosed, to the very role society plays in the health of the body, the medical landscape in place today is one that was designed for, and by, men. This audiobook is about all the ways medicine is not gender-neutral, from research to treatment to diagnosis. Throughout history, flawed mindsets have paved the way for sub-par treatment, and the prevailing attitudes that exist today have had terrible repercussions for women.

🔬 Unlock the Secrets of Stem Cells — The Future of Medicine Is Here The Stem Cell Revolution by Dr. Benoit Tano, MD, PhD is the most comprehensive, engaging, and authoritative guide to stem cell science ever written. From the history and discovery of stem cells to the latest breakthroughs in regenerative medicine, this landmark book takes readers on a journey through 600 subtopics across 20 chapters, covering every aspect of stem cell biology, harvesting, differentiation, clinical applications, ethics, biotech industry, and futuristic innovations. Whether you are a healthcare ...

Unlock the hidden potential of medical research with cutting-edge data analytics—discover how structured and unstructured (textual) medical data can revolutionize patient care, drive groundbreaking discoveries, and transform the future of healthcare. Medical research is at a crossroads—traditional methods of analyzing patient records, clinical trials, and research journals are no longer enough to keep pace with the rapid evolution of medicine. Modernizing Medical Research unveils a revolutionary approach that bridges the gap between raw medical text and structured databases, enabling ...

A deadly virus. A company with dark motives. A young researcher in a race against time. When a deadly outbreak strikes a remote African village, the biotech company VirusGene comes under intense scrutiny. Young researcher Anders Berggreen lands the opportunity of a lifetime—but what starts as a scientific mission quickly turns into a nightmare. Why is the vaccine development repeatedly halted? Why are data—and people—disappearing? And what secrets are buried inside the company’s headquarters in Northern Zealand? DRAGON is a gripping medical thriller about ethics, corporate greed, ...

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER CELEBRATING THE 20th ANNIVERSARY WITH A NEW FOREWORD BY THE AUTHOR Wounded in the line of duty, NYPD homicide detective John Corey convalesces in the Long Island township of Southold, home to farmers, fishermen -- and at least one killer. Tom and Judy Gordon, a young...

Rediscovery of Insulin A Study by Academician Constantin Ionescu-Tîrgoviște Rediscovery of Insulin is a landmark historical and scientific investigation into one of the most consequential medical discoveries of modern times—the identification of insulin. Drawing on decades of clinical experience, archival research, and newly uncovered documents, Academician Constantin Ionescu-Tîrgoviște offers a rigorous re-examination of the events surrounding insulin’s discovery and its subsequent clinical application. At the heart of this study lies a fundamental distinction too often blurred by ...

One of the foremost researchers in human metabolism reveals surprising new science behind food and exercise. We burn 2,000 calories a day. And if we exercise and cut carbs, we'll lose more weight. Right? Wrong. In this paradigm-shifting book, Herman Pontzer reveals for the first time how human...

From neuroscientist and bestselling author Lisa Genova comes a story of resilience in the face of a devastating diagnosis. After a car crash leaves a vibrant mother in her thirties with a traumatic brain disorder called “left neglect,” she learns what truly matters most in life. Sarah...

You're not crazy. You’re triggered. You’re not too much. You were trained to chase love that runs. You date people who pull away. You feel like you’re begging to be chosen. You either cling, vanish, or implode. You don’t need another breakup. You need to understand why your nervous system thinks this is love. This book doesn’t just describe attachment styles. It helps you repattern them — in real time, with tools that stick. You’ll get: ✅ Real-life dialogues between attachment styles (you’ll see yourself in them) ✅ Secure behavior scripts you can copy-paste into texts ...

Booktrack Edition adds an immersive musical soundtrack to your audiobook listening experience! * #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER CELEBRATING THE 20th ANNIVERSARY WITH A NEW FOREWORD BY THE AUTHOR Wounded in the line of duty, NYPD homicide detective John Corey convalesces in the Long Island township...

A manual for relating to the brain in a revolutionary new way, Super Brain shows you how to use your brain as a gateway for achieving health, happiness, and spiritual growth. Two pioneers, bestselling author and physician Deepak Chopra and Harvard Medical School professor Rudolph E. Tanzi, one...