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Shine On

The Remarkable True Story of a Quadruple Amputee

par Cyndi Desjardins Wilkens ...

“Honey, you’ve been very ill and they’ve had to amputate…” His voice cracked. I searched his face, looking for some kind of clue to tell me why I sensed so much pain from him and in me. “…Your hands and feet.”Cyndi tried to grasp the new reality that flesh-eating disease had changed her life forever. Her recent memories of being a successful business manager and new mom seemed oceans away.It just ... En savoir plus

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“Honey, you’ve been very ill and they’ve had to amputate…” His voice cracked. I searched his face, looking for some kind of clue to tell me why I sensed so much pain from him and in me. “…Your hands and feet.”Cyndi tried to grasp the new reality that flesh-eating disease had changed her life forever. Her recent memories of being a successful business manager and new mom seemed oceans away.It just
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RiRa Ruckus

par Mike Bozart ...

The author (Agent 33) goes to the official Liverpool FC bar in uptown Charlotte for the Europa League match with Villarreal (at Anfield). After the game, he heads downstairs and finds an open seat at the bar, as a Cinco de Mayo party commences. The man to his right helps supply a nice 'replacement' conversation.Another tale in the psecret psociety pshort pstory pseries.Approx. 2,000 words. ... En savoir plus

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The author (Agent 33) goes to the official Liverpool FC bar in uptown Charlotte for the Europa League match with Villarreal (at Anfield). After the game, he heads downstairs and finds an open seat at the bar, as a Cinco de Mayo party commences. The man to his right helps supply a nice 'replacement' conversation.Another tale in the psecret psociety pshort pstory pseries.Approx. 2,000 words.
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Knee Replacement Surgery, A Simple Guide To The Procedure And Related Conditions

par Kenneth Kee ...

Knee replacement is a surgical intervention that reduces pain and enhances the quality of life in many patients with serious arthritis of the knees.Normally patients go through this surgery after non-operative treatments (such as activity modification medicines, knee injections or walking with a cane) have been unsuccessful to provide relief of arthritic symptoms.Surgeons have done knee ... En savoir plus

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Knee replacement is a surgical intervention that reduces pain and enhances the quality of life in many patients with serious arthritis of the knees.Normally patients go through this surgery after non-operative treatments (such as activity modification medicines, knee injections or walking with a cane) have been unsuccessful to provide relief of arthritic symptoms.Surgeons have done knee
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Psoriasis Diet

Treating And Healing Psoriatic Arthritis Naturally

par Rebecca W. McGary ...

The outbreaks of Psoriasis are just in patches. These patches due to Psoriasis are called psoriatic plaques. Psoriatic plaques are patches of skin where the skin is becoming inflamed, and there has been a lot of skin production. The skin produced by your body accumulates at these patches and includes a white appearance. The patches commonly occur on your skin around elbows and legs. However, a lot ... En savoir plus

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The outbreaks of Psoriasis are just in patches. These patches due to Psoriasis are called psoriatic plaques. Psoriatic plaques are patches of skin where the skin is becoming inflamed, and there has been a lot of skin production. The skin produced by your body accumulates at these patches and includes a white appearance. The patches commonly occur on your skin around elbows and legs. However, a lot
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Artificial Parts, Practical Lives

Modern Histories of Prosthetics

Modifié par Katherine Ott, David Serlin, Stephen Mihm ...

From the wooden teeth of George Washington to the Bly prosthesis, popular in the 1860s and boasting easy uniform motions of the limb, to today's lifelike approximations, prosthetic devices reveal the extent to which the evolution and design of technologies of the body are intertwined with both the practical and subjective needs of human beings.The peculiar history of prosthetic devices sheds light ... En savoir plus

$35.99 CAD

From the wooden teeth of George Washington to the Bly prosthesis, popular in the 1860s and boasting easy uniform motions of the limb, to today's lifelike approximations, prosthetic devices reveal the extent to which the evolution and design of technologies of the body are intertwined with both the practical and subjective needs of human beings.The peculiar history of prosthetic devices sheds light
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The 30-Minute Mediterranean Cookbook (WEIGHT LOSS) 2024

150+ Simplified and Flavored Recipes to Efficiently Lose Weight, End Obesity and live Healthy

par Jesus Holman, MS, RDN ...

Discover how easy it is to adopt a Mediterranean diet.!!! The Complete 30-Minute Mediterranean Diet Cookbook 2024Full-color version with stunning photos of each recipeWelcome to The Complete 30-Minute Mediterranean Diet Cookbook 2024, where the timeless appeal of Mediterranean cuisine meets the needs of modern diets. Enjoy healthy home-cooked meals every night, courtesy of The Complete 30-Minute ... En savoir plus

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Discover how easy it is to adopt a Mediterranean diet.!!! The Complete 30-Minute Mediterranean Diet Cookbook 2024Full-color version with stunning photos of each recipeWelcome to The Complete 30-Minute Mediterranean Diet Cookbook 2024, where the timeless appeal of Mediterranean cuisine meets the needs of modern diets. Enjoy healthy home-cooked meals every night, courtesy of The Complete 30-Minute
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Más allá del ojo

Beyond the eye

par Sergio D. Ozán ...

Este libro sintetiza A lo largo de mi vasta carrera como protesista y ocularista me he nutrido de experiencias de profesionales, de pacientes y de investigación. Este libro reúne todos estos conocimientos e investigaciones para contribuir aún más a la excelencia de la profesión de ocularista. En este trabajo hago referencia a todos los puntos necesarios a considerar en la adaptación de prótesis ... En savoir plus

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Este libro sintetiza A lo largo de mi vasta carrera como protesista y ocularista me he nutrido de experiencias de profesionales, de pacientes y de investigación. Este libro reúne todos estos conocimientos e investigaciones para contribuir aún más a la excelencia de la profesión de ocularista. En este trabajo hago referencia a todos los puntos necesarios a considerar en la adaptación de prótesis
... En savoir plus
New Heart, New Life

par Jason Gregg ...

Imagine a world where heart disease is no longer the grim reaper it once was. Scientists, doctors, and engineers have been on a relentless quest to conquer this mighty adversary for decades. They've come a long way, from early mechanical pumps to today's sophisticated bionic hearts. Yet, the perfect artificial heart still seems just beyond our reach. But what if the solution isn't about making ... En savoir plus

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Imagine a world where heart disease is no longer the grim reaper it once was. Scientists, doctors, and engineers have been on a relentless quest to conquer this mighty adversary for decades. They've come a long way, from early mechanical pumps to today's sophisticated bionic hearts. Yet, the perfect artificial heart still seems just beyond our reach. But what if the solution isn't about making
... En savoir plus
Minds and Machines

A Conversation with Miguel Nicolelis

par Howard Burton ...

Collections series Ideas Roadshow Conversations
This book is based on an in-depth conversation between Howard Burton and Miguel Nicolelis, Professor of Neurobiology, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Biomedical Engineering, Psychology and Neuroscience and Orthopaedic Surgery and Co-Director of the Center for Neuroengineering at Duke University.This thought-provoking conversation examines Miguel Nicolelis’ extensive and important research for over 20 ... En savoir plus

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This book is based on an in-depth conversation between Howard Burton and Miguel Nicolelis, Professor of Neurobiology, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Biomedical Engineering, Psychology and Neuroscience and Orthopaedic Surgery and Co-Director of the Center for Neuroengineering at Duke University.This thought-provoking conversation examines Miguel Nicolelis’ extensive and important research for over 20
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Complete Mediterranean Cookbook

The Complete ATK Cookbook Simplified with Essential kitchen-tested and approved recipes for healthy living and delicious meals every day.

par Thelma Jackson ...

The long-awaited debut cookbook from the creators of The Mediterranean Diet Principles. Over 120 recipes for colorful, flavorful dishes inspired by the Mediterranean diet.Bestselling Modern Classic - America’s Kitchen’s Essential Guide to the Life-Changing Mediterranean Diet. `I want to cook everything in this book! It's not just beautiful. The recipes are fresh and exciting.” – Thelma Jackson,The ... En savoir plus

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The long-awaited debut cookbook from the creators of The Mediterranean Diet Principles. Over 120 recipes for colorful, flavorful dishes inspired by the Mediterranean diet.Bestselling Modern Classic - America’s Kitchen’s Essential Guide to the Life-Changing Mediterranean Diet. `I want to cook everything in this book! It's not just beautiful. The recipes are fresh and exciting.” – Thelma Jackson,The
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Fundamentals of Amputation Care and Prosthetics

par Douglas Murphy, MD, Douglas Murphy, MD ...

Written by experienced physiatrists, prosthetists, and therapists, this book provides an introduction to the field of amputee care and prosthetics. Dedicated chapters guide you through prescription of prostheses for the various levels and types of amputations in both the lower and upper extremity and address recent advances in functionality and safety. Pre- and post-operative care, prosthetic ... En savoir plus

$63.99 CAD

Written by experienced physiatrists, prosthetists, and therapists, this book provides an introduction to the field of amputee care and prosthetics. Dedicated chapters guide you through prescription of prostheses for the various levels and types of amputations in both the lower and upper extremity and address recent advances in functionality and safety. Pre- and post-operative care, prosthetic
... En savoir plus
Orbital Surgery

par Francesco Bandello, Borja Corcóstegui ...

Orbital surgery deals with a variety of complications occurring in the eye socket comprising inflammatory diseases like thyroid-associated orbitopathy, tumors, infections, and injuries from trauma that affect eye function. In this volume, renowned European orbital surgery experts share their professional experience and expertise. Their contributions cover basic as well as more specialized up-to ... En savoir plus

$119.99 CAD

Orbital surgery deals with a variety of complications occurring in the eye socket comprising inflammatory diseases like thyroid-associated orbitopathy, tumors, infections, and injuries from trauma that affect eye function. In this volume, renowned European orbital surgery experts share their professional experience and expertise. Their contributions cover basic as well as more specialized up-to
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One Leg. One Life. No Excuses

A story driven guide to Resilience, Positivity and Self-leadership.

par Atif Rashid ...

What happens when life takes away the future you thought you were building and asks you to rebuild yourself from the ground up?In One Leg. One Life. No Excuses, Atif Rashid shares a powerful story of resilience, positivity, and self-leadership after childhood adversity, immigration, cancer, amputation, medical uncertainty, family strain, and the long road back to purpose.This is not a polished ... En savoir plus

$8.99 CAD

What happens when life takes away the future you thought you were building and asks you to rebuild yourself from the ground up?In One Leg. One Life. No Excuses, Atif Rashid shares a powerful story of resilience, positivity, and self-leadership after childhood adversity, immigration, cancer, amputation, medical uncertainty, family strain, and the long road back to purpose.This is not a polished
... En savoir plus
Atlas Of Ankle Replacements, The

par Andrew J Goldberg Obe, Paul H Cooke ...

The future of ankle replacements will be governed by careful patient selection, meticulous surgical technique, and appropriate prospective follow up and reporting as well as the introduction and collaboration of joint replacement registers. There is a large uptrend in the use of ankle replacements and a need for authoritative publications that can be used as a reference internationally.The Atlas ... En savoir plus

$68.99 CAD

The future of ankle replacements will be governed by careful patient selection, meticulous surgical technique, and appropriate prospective follow up and reporting as well as the introduction and collaboration of joint replacement registers. There is a large uptrend in the use of ankle replacements and a need for authoritative publications that can be used as a reference internationally.The Atlas
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Glasses

par Adam Geczy ...

Collections series Object Lessons
Object Lessons is a series of short, beautifully designed books about the hidden lives of ordinary things.Glasses are among the oldest and most commonplace prosthetics we have invented. But what does it mean to wear glasses? There is more to the answer than correcting vision. Glasses alter, enhance, and shield the way that we view the world, and the way the world sees us.Everyone has encounters ... En savoir plus

$15.79 CAD

Object Lessons is a series of short, beautifully designed books about the hidden lives of ordinary things.Glasses are among the oldest and most commonplace prosthetics we have invented. But what does it mean to wear glasses? There is more to the answer than correcting vision. Glasses alter, enhance, and shield the way that we view the world, and the way the world sees us.Everyone has encounters
... En savoir plus
Service Dogs: A Practical Guide to Understanding Service Dogs and Everyday Assistance

Loyal Companions Changing Lives Through Training, Care, and Support

par Moses Krier ...

Discover the incredible world of service dogs and the important roles they play in improving the lives of people with physical, emotional, and medical challenges. This informative and inspiring guide explores how specially trained service dogs provide daily assistance, emotional comfort, independence, and protection for individuals in need. Perfect for animal lovers, caregivers, and anyone curious ... En savoir plus

$4.99 CAD

Discover the incredible world of service dogs and the important roles they play in improving the lives of people with physical, emotional, and medical challenges. This informative and inspiring guide explores how specially trained service dogs provide daily assistance, emotional comfort, independence, and protection for individuals in need. Perfect for animal lovers, caregivers, and anyone curious
... En savoir plus
Prosthetics and Patient Management

A Comprehensive Clinical Approach

par Joan Edelstein, Kevin Carroll ...

Prosthetics and Patient Management: A Comprehensive Clinical Approach is an innovative text covering both upper and lower extremity prosthetics. All the information clinicians need to manage a range of patients with amputations and their disorders is available in this practical and all-inclusive text.Kevin Carroll and Joan E. Edelstein, together with internationally recognized leaders, present a ... En savoir plus

$133.28 CAD

Prosthetics and Patient Management: A Comprehensive Clinical Approach is an innovative text covering both upper and lower extremity prosthetics. All the information clinicians need to manage a range of patients with amputations and their disorders is available in this practical and all-inclusive text.Kevin Carroll and Joan E. Edelstein, together with internationally recognized leaders, present a
... En savoir plus
A History of Knowledge and Production in Powered Prosthetic Arms

par David Foord ...

This book presents a narrative and social science history of the powered upper-limb prosthesis. It examines how research, innovation and design changed in the prosthetics industry from 1945 to the present.A History of Knowledge and Production in Powered Prosthetic Arms opens with a history of artificial upper-limb making from ancient Egypt to 1945. It surveys the transition from early modern iron ... En savoir plus

$185.50 CAD

This book presents a narrative and social science history of the powered upper-limb prosthesis. It examines how research, innovation and design changed in the prosthetics industry from 1945 to the present.A History of Knowledge and Production in Powered Prosthetic Arms opens with a history of artificial upper-limb making from ancient Egypt to 1945. It surveys the transition from early modern iron
... En savoir plus
Animal Models in Orthopaedic Research

Modifié par Yuehuei H. An, Richard J. Freidman ...

Animal Models in Orthopaedic Research is a reference book of the major animal models used in the study of orthopaedic conditions and in the in vivo study of biomaterials. Use of animal models provides important knowledge about pathological conditions that can eventually lead to the development of more effective clinical treatment of diseases in bot ... En savoir plus

$365.52 CAD

Animal Models in Orthopaedic Research is a reference book of the major animal models used in the study of orthopaedic conditions and in the in vivo study of biomaterials. Use of animal models provides important knowledge about pathological conditions that can eventually lead to the development of more effective clinical treatment of diseases in bot
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Bioinspired Devices

Emulating Nature’s Assembly and Repair Process

par Eugene C. Goldfield ...

Robotic exoskeletons that allow stroke survivors to regain use of their limbs, 3D-printed replacement body parts, and dozens of other innovations still in schematic design are revolutionizing the treatment of debilitating injuries and nervous system disorders. What all these technologies have in common is that they are modeled after engineering strategies found in nature—strategies developed by a ... En savoir plus

$82.99 CAD

Robotic exoskeletons that allow stroke survivors to regain use of their limbs, 3D-printed replacement body parts, and dozens of other innovations still in schematic design are revolutionizing the treatment of debilitating injuries and nervous system disorders. What all these technologies have in common is that they are modeled after engineering strategies found in nature—strategies developed by a
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Advances in Therapeutic Engineering

Modifié par Wenwei Yu, Subhagata Chattopadhyay, Teik-Cheng Lim, U. Rajendra Acharya ...

Therapeutic Engineering (TE) is a cutting-edge domain in today's era of medical technology research. Through engineering algorithms that provide technological solutions, it aims to elevate the quality of life of disabled individuals. Advances in Therapeutic Engineering describes various therapeutic processes and mechanisms currently applied to the ... En savoir plus

$130.53 CAD

Therapeutic Engineering (TE) is a cutting-edge domain in today's era of medical technology research. Through engineering algorithms that provide technological solutions, it aims to elevate the quality of life of disabled individuals. Advances in Therapeutic Engineering describes various therapeutic processes and mechanisms currently applied to the
... En savoir plus
Attachments to War

Biomedical Logics and Violence in Twenty-First-Century America

par Jennifer Terry ...

Collections series Next Wave: New Directions in Women's Studies
In Attachments to War Jennifer Terry traces how biomedical logics entangle Americans in a perpetual state of war. Focusing on the Afghanistan and Iraq wars between 2002 and 2014, Terry identifies the presence of a biomedicine-war nexus in which new forms of wounding provoke the continual development of complex treatment, rehabilitation, and prosthetic technologies. At the same time, the U.S. ... En savoir plus

$38.99 CAD

In Attachments to War Jennifer Terry traces how biomedical logics entangle Americans in a perpetual state of war. Focusing on the Afghanistan and Iraq wars between 2002 and 2014, Terry identifies the presence of a biomedicine-war nexus in which new forms of wounding provoke the continual development of complex treatment, rehabilitation, and prosthetic technologies. At the same time, the U.S.
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Devices for Mobility and Manipulation for People with Reduced Abilities

par Teodiano Bastos-Filho, Dinesh Kumar, Sridhar Poosapadi Arjunan ...

Collections series Rehabilitation Science in Practice Series
The development and application of assistive technology can help those with reduced abilities improve their quality of life and reduce their dependence on others. Written in layman's terms, Devices for Mobility and Manipulation for People with Reduced Abilities provides research and information on assistive technologies for non-technical people. Wh ... En savoir plus

$166.26 CAD

The development and application of assistive technology can help those with reduced abilities improve their quality of life and reduce their dependence on others. Written in layman's terms, Devices for Mobility and Manipulation for People with Reduced Abilities provides research and information on assistive technologies for non-technical people. Wh
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Eyes of Glass

par Dr. Eleanor Vance ...

Are you fascinated by the hidden histories where art and science intertwine to restore human dignity? In "Eyes of Glass," Dr. Eleanor Vance invites you on an extraordinary journey through centuries of innovation, revealing the forgotten world of ocular prosthetics and the visionary artisans who brought sight back to the sightless.From the mysterious "Veiled Eye" of ancient civilizations to the ... En savoir plus

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Are you fascinated by the hidden histories where art and science intertwine to restore human dignity? In "Eyes of Glass," Dr. Eleanor Vance invites you on an extraordinary journey through centuries of innovation, revealing the forgotten world of ocular prosthetics and the visionary artisans who brought sight back to the sightless.From the mysterious "Veiled Eye" of ancient civilizations to the
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