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Written by an author with plenty of experience holding a scalpel, Dr. David Schneider's in-depth biography is an encompassing history of the practice that has leapt forward over the centuries from the dangerous guesswork of ancient Greek physicians through the world-changing implant revolution of the 20th century.

Belleruth Naparstek's guided imagery surgery preparation audio program of soothing words is scored with calming music by Steven Mark Koh. The audio guides how to get ready for surgery by imagining a successful, safe and comfortable operation and recovery, complete with guided imagery suggestions...

In The Butchering Art, the historian Lindsey Fitzharris reveals the shocking world of 19th-century surgery on the eve of profound transformation. She conjures up early operating theaters - no place for the squeamish - and surgeons, working before anesthesia, who were lauded for their speed and brute strength. They were baffled by the persistent infections that kept mortality rates stubbornly high. A young, melancholy Quaker surgeon named Joseph Lister would solve the deadly riddle and change the course of history.

🚨 BREAKTHROUGH: Revolutionary Discovery That Changes Everything We Know About Life & Death 🚨 CANCER PATIENTS: This could save your life. HEALTH ENTHUSIASTS: Prepare for the most mind-blowing biological revelations you've never heard of. Note-This is the Deluxe Color Edition-If you would prefer the economical Black & white edition for $14.99 please follow this link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FLKBFHLV (also check out the amazing unique reviews there too!) What if the greatest medical mystery of our time has been hiding in plain sight for 3.8 billion years? This isn't just another ...

Unsolved Medical Mysteries: Explaining the Unexplainable is your chance to explore the strangest and most confounding cases in medical history. In 12 gripping lectures, acclaimed author, historian, and medical humanities expert Dr. Brandy Schillace guides you on a fascinating journey into the unknown, from historical enigmas to modern medical conundrums. With her unique blend of storytelling and scientific insight, Dr. Schillace digs into a range of medical mysteries

How Stem Cells, Exosomes, and Natural Therapies Can Help You Heal — Explained Simply Are you or a loved one struggling with joint pain, arthritis, or mobility problems? Do terms like stem cells, exosomes, or PRP therapy sound confusing or overwhelming? Now, for the first time, this breakthrough book makes cutting-edge regenerative medicine easy to understand — even for young readers, families, or anyone who prefers clear and simple explanations. This book was carefully written to take complex medical information and make it friendly, down-to-earth, and accessible to everyone. In this ...

From an eminent surgeon and historian comes the “by turns fascinating and ghastly” (The New York Times Book Review, Editors’ Choice) story of surgery’s development—from the Stone Age to the present day—blending meticulous medical research with vivid storytelling. There are not many...

**A new unabridged recording** A brilliant and courageous doctor reveals, in gripping accounts of true cases, the power and limits of modern medicine. Sometimes in medicine the only way to know what is truly going on in a patient is to operate, to look inside with one's own eyes. This audio is...

"Enthralling. Harrowing. Heartbreaking. And utterly redemptive. Lindsey Fitzharris hit this one out of the park." —Erik Larson, author of The Splendid and the Vile Lindsey Fitzharris, the award-winning author of The Butchering Art, presents the compelling, true story of a visionary surgeon who...

It’s about the author’s journey from diagnosis through his exhaustive research, treatment and quality of life after treatment. The audiobook explains in layman's terms the pros and cons of every major treatment option and focuses on a highly effective, noninvasive treatment - proton therapy - that cures cancer and leaves the patient with a higher quality of life and fewer, if any, side effects. It also covers the latest developments in prostate imaging and diagnostic technology.

 Today, astonishing surgical breakthroughs are making limb transplants, face transplants, and a host of other previously undreamed-of operations possible. But getting here has not been a simple story of medical progress. In Blood and Guts, veteran science writer Richard Hollingham weaves a compelling narrative from the key moments in surgical history. We have a ringside seat in the operating theater of University College Hospital in London as world-renowned Victorian surgeon Robert Liston performs a remarkable amputation in 30 seconds - from first cut to final stitch.

A brilliant and courageous doctor reveals, in gripping accounts of true cases, the power and limits of modern medicine. Sometimes in medicine the only way to know what is truly going on in a patient is to operate, to look inside with one's own eyes. This audio is exploratory surgery on medicine...

AudioLearn's Medical School Crash Courses presents Surgery. Written by experts and authorities in the field and professionally narrated for easy listening, this crash course is a valuable tool both during school and when preparing for the USMLE, or if you're simply interested in the subject.

Becoming a Surgeon is an inspirational account of Dr. Joe Garri's time spent in general surgery residency. Recounting five years of training through real-life anecdotes and interesting personalities, this compelling book peers through the retrospective lens from Dr. Garri's many years of private practice. Each chapter deals with topics related to the training of surgeons, including the personal sacrifice involved and the challenges of learning the craft. It also addresses the heartwarming and heart-breaking experiences in dealing with patients and their families.

The Ornish Diet has been named the “#1 best diet for heart disease” by U.S. News & World Report for seven consecutive years! Dr. Dean Ornish is the first clinician to offer documented proof that heart disease can be halted, or even reversed, simply by changing your lifestyle. Based on his...

Surgeon Arnold van de Laar uses his own experience and expertise to tell this engrossing history of surgery through 28 famous operations—from Louis XIV and Einstein to JFK and Houdini. From the story of the desperate man from seventeenth-century Amsterdam who grimly cut a stone out of his own...

This is the original Story of Medicine, first published in 1985 but as fresh today as it was then. Dr Vernon Coleman's history book is unlike any other. It covers all aspects of medicine from the very earliest days and traces developments alongside social and political changes. Dr Coleman MB ChB DSc FRSA is the international bestselling author of over 100 books. What the papers say: 'The Story of Medicine endeavours to chart the history of medicine from man's origins to the present day in 250 pages. Vernon Coleman manages to handle this project with aplomb. The book concerns itself with the...

Before modern surgery became a science of sterile rooms, anesthesia, and precision instruments, it was a dangerous art practiced at the edge of pain, blood, and uncertainty. In the brilliant medical world of al-Andalus, one physician helped change that forever. Abu al-Qasim al-Zahrawi, known to Latin Europe as Albucasis, was one of the most influential surgeons in history. His monumental medical encyclopedia, Al-Tasrif, transformed operative medicine by describing surgical procedures, illustrating instruments, warning against reckless practice, and teaching future physicians that surgery ...

G. Wayne Miller has dramatically and meticulously reconstructed an amazing true story: how a group of renegade Minnesota surgeons, led by Dr. Walt Lillehei, made medical history by becoming the first doctors to operate deep inside the human heart.

The Science of Oral Surgery & Implant Dentistry: A Modern Guide. Discover the cutting-edge science behind oral surgery and implant dentistry—from oxygen saturation levels that impact tissue health to AI-driven wisdom tooth removal predictions. This essential guide explores: SpO2 & Surgical Safety: Learn why oxygen levels below 90% can cause damage and how modern monitoring techniques like capnography improve patient care.