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  • Fundamentals of Amputation Care and Prosthetics

    by 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 ... Read more

    48,64 €

  • Orbital Surgery

    by 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 ... Read more

    68,57 €

  • One Leg. One Life. No Excuses

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

    by 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 ... Read more

    7,41 €

  • Atlas Of Ankle Replacements, The

    by 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 ... Read more

    50,76 €

  • Glasses

    by Adam Geczy ...
    Series 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 ... Read more

    11,65 €

  • The 30-Minute Mediterranean Cookbook (WEIGHT LOSS) 2024

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

    by 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 ... Read more

    9,92 € or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Service Dogs: A Practical Guide to Understanding Service Dogs and Everyday Assistance

    Loyal Companions Changing Lives Through Training, Care, and Support

    by 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 ... Read more

    2,99 €

  • Más allá del ojo

    Beyond the eye

    by 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 ... Read more

    4,99 €

  • RiRa Ruckus

    by 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. ... Read more

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  • New Heart, New Life

    by 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 ... Read more

    1,99 €

  • Spinal Reconstruction

    Clinical Examples of Applied Basic Science, Biomechanics and Engineering

    Edited by Kai-Uwe Lewandrowski, Michael J. Yaszemski, Iain Kalfas, Paul Park, Robert F. McLain, Debra J. Trantolo ...
    With an ever-expanding array of biomaterials and implant devices appearing in the field, Spinal Reconstruction: Clinical Examples of Applied Basic Science, Biomechanics and Engineering helps surgeons assess and utilize the latest technologies to improve the reconstruction of the spine and enhance the reconstitution of diseased spinal segments. With ... Read more

    84,26 €

  • Oscar: The Bionic Cat

    A Heart-Warming Tale of Feline Bravery

    by Kate Allan ...
    When Kate Allan’s beloved black cat, Oscar, is found lying severely injured in a field near their Jersey home, she is sure the accident-prone boy has met his end. With both hind legs severed by a combine-harvester, his life hangs in the balance; luckily for Oscar, his vet knows Noel Fitzpatrick, star of Channel 4’s The Supervet, who agrees to try pioneering surgery to replace his legs with ... Read more

    3,49 €

  • Devices for Mobility and Manipulation for People with Reduced Abilities

    by Teodiano Bastos-Filho, Dinesh Kumar, Sridhar Poosapadi Arjunan ...
    Series 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 ... Read more

    111,13 €

  • Minds and Machines

    A Conversation with Miguel Nicolelis

    by Howard Burton ...
    Series 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 ... Read more

    2,64 €

  • Attachments to War

    Biomedical Logics and Violence in Twenty-First-Century America

    by Jennifer Terry ...
    Series 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. ... Read more

    22,89 €

  • Moreau’s Other Island

    by Brian Aldiss ...
    Series series The Monster Trilogy
    Welcome to Dr Moreau’s other island. Place of untold horros. Home of the Beast Men…Available for the first time in eBook.He stands very tall, long prosthetic limbs glistening in the harsh sun, withered body swaying, carbine and whip clasped in artificial hands. Man-beasts cower on the sand as he brandishes his gun in the air.He is Dr Moreau, ruler of the fabulous, grotesque island, where humans ... Read more

    12,50 €

  • Animal Models in Orthopaedic Research

    Edited by 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 ... Read more

    241,81 €

  • Transformer la vie des patients atteints d'insuffisance rénale grâce aux avancées récentes en matière de greffes de reins

    Comprendre les différents types de greffes de reins et les avancées récentes pour soigner l'insuffisance rénale

    by YVES SITBON ...
    Découvrez tout ce que vous devez savoir sur les greffes de reins - des différents types de greffes disponibles aux avantages et risques, en passant par la préparation, l'opération et les soins postopératoires. Apprenez également les dernières avancées dans le domaine et les perspectives d'avenir pour les patients atteints d'insuffisance rénale.Découvrez comment les greffes de reins peuvent offrir ... Read more

    4,99 € or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Bioinspired Devices

    Emulating Nature’s Assembly and Repair Process

    by 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 ... Read more

    59,99 €

  • Magnesium and Its Alloys as Implant Materials

    Corrosion, Mechanical and Biological Performances

    by Mirco Peron, Filippo Berto, Jan Torgersen ...
    Despite their tremendous potential, Mg and its alloys are not yet used in biomedical applications. This book aims to provide scientific insights into the challenges of the materials, and give an overview of the research regarding their mechanical properties, corrosion behaviour and biological performances. The authors intend to put the reader into the position to accurate discern the proper Mg ... Read more

    68,38 €

  • Replaceable You

    Adventures in Human Anatomy

    by Mary Roach ...
    The body is the most complex machine in the world, but what happens when the parts start to fail? Meet the scientists facing the challenge…AN AMAZON AND TIME BOOK OF THE YEAROur bodies regenerate at a remarkable rate – our skin replaces itself every month, our blood every four. You can remove ninety per cent of a liver and it’ll still grow back to its original size (please do not try this at home) ... Read more

    14,89 €

  • Sex is a Gift

    Relief yourself of Sexual Infirmity and Stiffness. Natural cure to Erectile Dysfunction, Female Sexual Arousal Disorder and Premature Ejaculation.

    by Joyce Leiter ...
    Sex is the most lovely thing given by God to individuals. It is significant sustenance for our body and psyche, for all to appreciate.Sex is devout, not a wrongdoing. We get life through sex. Sex is sacrosanct. The virility of a man is an uprightness whenever utilized in the correct way, and turns into a bad habit whenever abused.Sex has recuperating powers. One could even say that a decent sex a ... Read more

    9,98 € or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Shine On

    The Remarkable True Story of a Quadruple Amputee

    by 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 ... Read more

    5,93 €

  • Biomedical Implant Corrosion Mitigation Through Surface Engineering

    Edited by Ashish Kumar, Abhinay Thakur ...
    Modern biomedical implants have made a positive contribution to patient quality of life, but their eventual corrosion limits their longevity and efficacy. New developments in surface engineering techniques show promise in extending corrosion resistance in implants, and the development of biocompatible and biodegradable materials offers new opportunities in the development of implants.Beginning ... Read more

    262,34 €