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Reveals the truth behind the controversial issue of vaccine-related injuries. Proponents declare that vaccines have saved millions of lives. Critics claim that the success is overstated and that vaccines may even be dangerous. Many consider mandatory vaccinations a violation of individual rights or religious principles.

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When People Come First critically assesses the expanding field of global health. It brings together an international and interdisciplinary group of scholars to address the medical, social, political, and economic dimensions of the global health enterprise through vivid case studies and bold conceptual work. The book demonstrates the crucial role of

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Compares the histories of psychiatric and voluntary hospital nurses' health from the rise of the professional nurse in 1880 to the advent of the National Health Service in 1948 -- .

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Breaks new ground in the history of psychiatry by focusing on the role of work in mental-health institutions. -- .

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A wonder drug, a disputed Nobel Prize, and a patent that shaped modern medicine

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Divided into four parts, this book covers the basic principles of community based health care, starting a programme, setting up specific programmes and managing programmes. It is designed for both rural and urban locations; and contains over 250 diagrams, illustrations and tables.

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'The search for health needs' was first identified in the 1970s as a principle that informs and underpins the practice of health visiting. This book draws together research in this area, and presents it to draw out the practical implications. The aim is to further good practice from an informed and evidence-based perspective.

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This is a collection of photos of the Royal Women's Hospital that chronicles the old hospital, the construction of the new hospital and the recent move to the new site. Includes a timeline of key events in the hospital's history and quotes from the clinicians who have worked at the hospital over the years.

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A deep, science-backed look at how the coronavirus pandemic will change the way we live forever -- from renowned physician and sociologist Nicholas Christakis.

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A Spectator and Sunday Times Book of the Year, Exposed is the story of the Greek and Roman body - in all its (surprisingly human) glory

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The book provides a summary of results from the 13th year of the BEACH program, a continuing national study of general practice activity in Australia.

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Theres life beyond alcohol. Drinking less or stopping completely can revitalize your world, from health and mood to money and relationships. It may seem tricky, but there are dozens of ways to stay on the wagon and feel the benefits. This practical book has all the facts and advice you need to start your journey and reshape your life.

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A compelling, outstandingly direct and genuine book about how a doctor is made

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Dr. Eric Braverman, a leading figure in the practice of brain-body health care, reveals the dramatic impact that proper brain nourishment can have on the quality of our lives. Each of us falls into one neurotransmitter category, and Dr. Braverman offers a simple test for finding out which one and offers practical programs.

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A compelling and beautifully written exploration of the topic which breaks all taboos: assisted death.

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"Examines what is known about the human body today, and how different the facts are from what scientists, from ancient Egyptians to the recent past, believed to be true."--

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Chemistry and Medicine was first published in 1940. Minnesota Archive Editions uses digital technology to make long-unavailable books once again accessible, and are published unaltered from the original University of Minnesota Press editions.

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