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Lung Cancer: From Diagnosis to Treatment
by Walter ScottAccording to the American Cancer Society, nearly 220,000 Americans are diagnosed with lung cancer annually. It accounts for nearly 15 percent of all newly diagnosed cancers. If you've been diagnosed, you probably have many questions about the nature of the disease and your treatment options.Walter J. Scott, M.D., has treated thousands of lung cancer patients who have navigated this overwhelming maze of medical tests and procedures. In Lung Cancer: From Diagnosis to Treatment, Dr. Scott helps you understand the process—from getting a diagnosis to going through treatment. He explains topics such as: symptoms of lung cancer, diagnostic tests, types and stages of lung cancer, surgical procedures, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, clinical trials, coping with "smoker's guilt" and more. A book to help you become an informed patient!
Lung Cancer: Translational and Emerging Therapies
by Manuel Hidalgo Kishan J. Pandya Julie R. BrahmerLung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. Filling a gap in the literature, this resource translates recent laboratory findings into practical applications for the prevention and control of lung cancer. Featuring chapters by seasoned researchers in the field, this reference reviews current advances in imaging, d
Lupus Q + A (Revised Edition)
by Robert G. LahitaA rheumatologist and a psychologist offer an informative and compassionate perspective on coping with lupus for patients and their families. Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that is difficult to diagnose, and the symptoms-from achy joints to skin rashes-often mimic those of other diseases. Based on extensive research and clinical experience, Lupus Q&A answers the myriad questions of the more than 1.4 million lupus patients in this country. The book demystifies lupus by explaining diagnosis, symptoms, treatments, medication, and the psychological impact of the disease.
Lupus Q&A Revised and Updated, 3rd edition
by Robert H. Phillips Robert G. LahitaA revised and updated edition of the bestselling resource for lupus patients, their families, and medical professionals A perennial bestseller, Lupus Q&A is the go-to guide for sufferers of a chronic autoimmune disease that affects more than 1.4 million people in the United States alone. Characterized by achy joints and skin rashes, lupus often mimics other diseases, making it tricky to diagnose and treat. In this completely revised and updated edition, Dr. Robert Lahita and Dr. Robert Phillips--leading experts on lupus--discuss topics in a clear, concise, and easy-to-follow Q&A format. Lahita and Phillips review the newest drugs and explore beneficial complementary and alternative treatments, including new data on hormone use. Demystifying everything from diagnosis to the disease's psychological impact, Lupus Q&A prepares readers to face the challenges ahead--and to restore their health and their lives.
Lupus The Facts
by Graham HughesThis easy-to-read book explains Lupus. How does Lupus affect people? What can be done if someone develops lupus?
Lupus: Alternative Therapies That Work
by Sharon MooreA comprehensive guide to noninvasive, nontoxic therapies for lupus--written by a lupus survivor. • The only book to focus on alternative therapies for lupus.• Includes therapeutic approaches drawn from the fields of naturopathic medicine, nutritional medicine, environmental medicine, traditional Chinese medicine, nontoxic dentistry, energy medicine, and psychological healing.• Lupus affects more than four million Americans and does not respond well to conventional treatments. More than four million Americans (90 percent of them women) have been diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus, a chronic, debilitating disease of the autoimmune system that manifests itself with extreme fatigue, arthritic pain, rashes, and a host of other symptoms. Add to that the fact that lupus is notoriously difficult to diagnose, and the number of potential sufferers grows. Sharon Moore lived with lupus for several years before doctors finally put a name to it. The only therapies offered to her were pharmaceuticals--toxic drugs that could control or suppress some of her symptoms but couldn't cure her disease. Dissatisfied with this approach, she set about researching alternative treatments for her condition. Nine years later her health is greatly improved, and she has written this book to share the most effective natural healing techniques with other lupus sufferers. Chock full of specific, scientific, well-documented evidence on effective alternative treatments, this book is a godsend for anyone suffering from lupus. Moore provides a comprehensive diagnostic checklist and helps readers identify the possible causes of their illness, from environmental toxins and dental amalgam fillings to compromised liver function and poor nutrition. She offers ways to nurture the mind and spirit when living with chronic disease and shows readers how they can rebuild their lives. Equally important, she writes with the understanding of someone who's been there.
Lupus: Natural Remedies for Extraordinary Health and Self-Healing
by Wise BettyReach full remission by using your food as medicine—along with science-backed natural nutrients and powerful healing remedies and supplements. Being diagnosed with Lupus can be terrifying, but there is hope. If you just do what the doctors say, you are told you will get better. But what happens when you don&’t get better? What happens when your symptoms get worse? In Lupus: Natural Remedies for Extraordinary Health and Self-Healing you will learn how to create a support system that&’ll help you ignite your body&’s own self-healing energies so your Lupus symptoms stop getting in the way of your life. Inside you will learn: Why Lupus is called, &“the disease of a thousand faces&”Why most people with Lupus never heal their symptoms and how you can be differentWhat science and evidence-based medicine tell us the most successful Lupus patients doWhy traditional medicines and treatments may be exacerbating your symptoms and how to tell what alternatives might be right for youHow you can find the benefits of your illness (Hint: Your disease is sending you messages you can tap into)What it takes to release your auto-immune disease symptoms once and for all.And so much more. What if I told you that your journey into your better self has just begun? Learn the best natural practices from those who have traveled the road ahead of you and step into a stronger, healthier, happier, more youthful and pain-free you.
Lush
by Natasha FriendNatasha Friend is a Judy Blume for today -- clearly evident in this remarkable new novel about a girl whose father is an alcoholic and how she and her family learn to deal with his condition.It's hard to be a 13-year-old girl. But it's even harder when your father's a drunk. It adds an extra layer to everything -- your family's reactions to things, the people you're willing to bring home, the way you see yourself and the world. For Samantha, it's something that's been going on for so long that she's almost used to it. Only, you never get used to it. Especially when it starts to get worse...
Lust for Love: Rekindling Intimacy and Passion in Your Relationship
by Shmuley Boteach Pamela AndersonAn unlikely pair of voices-the world's most recognizable beauty icon and "America's rabbi"-comes together to diagnose how meaningful, passionate sex is on the decline in Western culture, and what is necessary to save it. Sex is dying in America. Inundated with sex and starved for it, obsessed with it yet clueless about it, we are slowly forgetting how to make love. The crisis of modern sexuality is seen in high divorce rates, in the degradation of sexuality through pornography, and tasteless displays of empty, counterfeit erotica. Most of all, it's seen in sexless marriages and platonic relationships where cybersex has become more addictive than the real thing. Sex has become so trivialized, coarsened, and vulgarized that couples no longer feel its pull. The once powerful and irresistible magnetism of sex is being diluted and drained.The authors propose replacing the 1960s' sexual revolution with a new sensual revolution, a rediscovery of intimacy that encourages and ennobles human relationships, elevates healthy lust, and gets us from looking up from the glowing screens of our smartphones to the people around us, most especially the people we love the most. LUST FOR LOVE embraces the idea that what our most important relationships need most is lust. It is necessary to rediscover what's sexy again, how to bring back romance, and to understand that in addition to love, we need lust to repair our unfulfilling sex lives and broken relationships. LUST FOR LOVE proposes a return to what lovemaking was always meant to be: a desire to know and experience another person in the deepest possible way. p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica} p.p2 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Helvetica; color: #1e497d} span.s1 {font-kerning: none} span.s2 {font-kerning: none; color: #1e497d} p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica} p.p2 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Helvetica; color: #1e497d} span.s1 {font-kerning: none} span.s2 {font-kerning: none; color: #1e497d}
Lutar contra o Stresse em 10 pontos
by Antonio Costa Camille LevyO stresse não é uma fatalidade. A luta contra os seus efeitos mais nocivos depende em grande parte de um estado de espírito, de um estilo de vida saudável e uma vigilância constante sobre ele. Este livro aborda 10 pontos que permitem, com facilidade e rapidez, lhe limitar o impacto no nosso quotidiano.
Luzca más joven, viva más / Look Younger, Live Longer: Duez pasos para revertir el envejecimiento y vivir una vida plena
by Francisco ContrerasRevierta el envejecimiento y viva una vida vibrante. ¿Es usted una persona nacida durante la explosión demográfica que enfrenta los hechos difíciles del envejecimiento en su propia vida? ¿O es alguien joven y está decidido permanecer así durante el mayor tiempo posible? Génesis 6:3 señala que Dios estableció la duración de la vida humana en ciento veinte años. La investigación científica avanzada ha descubierto muchos de los secretos del envejecimiento, demostrando qu el límite bíblico en cuanto a la edad es correcto. El Dr. Francisco Contreras ofrece investigaciones probadas que mejorarán su salud y tal vez revertirán cualquier enfermedad o dolencia de una vez por todas. Según el Dr. Contreras, usted tiene ahora el poder adecuado para aumentar significativamente la duración de su vida, sentirse mejor y lucir más joven a través de estudios comprobados en temas tales como:EnvejecimientoDieta y pérdida de pesoEstilo de vidaIntervención médica Actitud EspiritualidadNutrición Are you a baby boomer facing the hard facts of aging in your own life? Or are you young and determined to stay that way for as long as possible? Genesis 6:3 suggests that God set the human life span at one hundred twenty years. Breakthrough scientific research has unlocked many of the secrets of aging, proving the biblical age limitation to be correct. Dr. Francisco Contreras offers proven research that will improve your health—and perhaps reverse any illness or disease once and for all. According to Dr. Contreras, you have the power right now to greatly increase your life span and to feel better and look younger.
Lycium Barbarum and Human Health
by Raymond Chuen-Chung Chang Kwok-Fai SoThis book seeks to unravel the mysteries of wolfberry, and systematically introduces its mechanisms in preventing aging-associated diseases, such as cardiovascular diseases, inflammation, liver and neurodegenerative diseases. Wolfberry, the dried fruit of Lycium barbarum, is an anti-aging herbal medicine. There have been numerous reports investigating the underlying mechanisms of its anti-aging effects and its role in preventing pathological changes in many aging-associated diseases. Its holistic effects on the body can attenuate liver toxicity and combat the spread of cancer; it also prevents degeneration in the central nervous system, and can even positively affect the skin. As such, wolfberry has become a very popular food supplement around the world. This book will serve as an excellent reference source for researchers and graduate students studying herbal medicine and aging-associated diseases, while also providing insights for the pharmaceutical industry with regard to developing potential drugs for these diseases.
Lycopene and Tomatoes in Human Nutrition and Health
by A. Venketeshwer Rao Gwen L. Young Leticia G. RaoLycopene is a potent antioxidant carotenoid found in fruits and vegetables; particularly high amounts exist in red tomatoes. It is not an essential nutrient for humans, but can be a potential therapeutic agent for preventing several human diseases. Since the publication of the previous book on lycopene, extensive advances have been made with respect to the role of lycopene and tomatoes in human health. Whereas the initial focus of research was on cancer, Lycopene and Tomatoes in Human Nutrition and Health represents the next major step in documenting advances in understanding the chemistry, bioavailability, metabolism; mechanisms of action of lycopene; and its role in preventing human diseases other than cancer as discussed in the various chapters of the book. The book includes chapters that discuss genetic polymorphisms; and lycopene’s relationship to cardiovascular diseases, cardiometabolic diseases, bone health, and other health disorders including male infertility, skin diseases, respiratory disorders and neurodegenerative diseases. The book includes information addressing regulatory aspects of natural health products and, in particular lycopene, presenting industrial insights. The contents of the book are selected carefully to provide the readers with the most current information available on lycopene and tomato bioactives.
Lying in Weight
by Trisha GuraA girl with an eating disorder grows up. And then what? In this groundbreaking book, science journalist Trisha Gura explodes the myth that those who suffer from eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa, are primarily teenage girls. In truth, twenty-five to thirty million American women twenty-five and older suffer from serious food issues, from obsessions with calorie counting to compulsions to starve then overeat. These diseases often linger from adolescence or emerge anew in the lives of adult women in ways that we are only now starting to recognize. Drawing on her own experience with anorexia, as well as the most up-to-date research and extensive interviews with clinicians and sufferers, Gura presents a startling, timely, and imperative investigation of eating disorders "all grown up," and offers hope through understanding.
Lyme Disease: Why It’s Spreading, How It Makes You Sick, and What to Do about It (A Johns Hopkins Press Health Book)
by Alan G. BarbourA world-renowned Lyme disease expert explains everything you need to know if you live, work, or play in areas with the ticks that carry disease.Once restricted to small forested areas in the northeast and north-central United States, Lyme disease is now a common infection in North America and Europe. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that more than 300,000 new cases occur each year in the United States. Misunderstandings over symptoms and treatment increase the public's concerns about the disease—which, if not properly treated, can become chronic and debilitating. An expert on tick-borne diseases, Alan G. Barbour explains the course of illness that results from infection, diagnosis and treatment options, and steps that can be taken to avoid a tick bite in the first place. The ticks that transmit Lyme disease may also transmit other disease-causing pathogens, and these other infections are considered as well. Drawing on real case histories of individuals with Lyme disease—or illnesses that may be mistaken for Lyme disease—Barbour explains: The biology of the spirochete, Borrelia burgdorferi, that causes Lyme disease The role of animals such as mice that carry the infection The life cycle of the ticks that transmit the infection The importance of deer in perpetuating the cycle The basics of diagnostic laboratory tests and how test results are interpreted How antibiotics are used in treating Lyme diseaseInfected ticks are abundant in the woods, in walking trails, and in the shrubs and tall grass where suburban lawns meet wooded areas. Barbour stresses preventing disease through community-wide ecology projects and individual and household protection. While it may be difficult to escape infection, understanding the danger, the symptoms, and the treatment goes a long way toward preventing long-term health consequences. Featuring a list of reliable web sites and a glossary of terms, Lyme Disease is an invaluable resource for everyone who is at risk of the disease or is involved in preventing and treating it.
Lyme: The First Epidemic of Climate Change
by Mary Beth PfeifferLyme disease is spreading rapidly around the globe as ticks move into places they could not survive before. The first epidemic to emerge in the era of climate change, the disease infects half a million people in the US and Europe each year, and untold multitudes in Canada, China, Russia, and Australia.Mary Beth Pfeiffer shows how we have contributed to this growing menace, and how modern medicine has underestimated its danger. She tells the heart-rending stories of families destroyed by a single tick bite, of children disabled, and of one woman's tragic choice after an exhaustive search for a cure.Pfeiffer also warns of the emergence of other tick-borne illnesses that make Lyme more difficult to treat and pose their own grave risks. Lyme is an impeccably researched account of an enigmatic disease, making a powerful case for action to fight ticks, heal patients, and recognize humanity's role in a modern scourge.
Lymph & Longevity: The Untapped Secret to Health
by M.D. Gerald LemoleLearn how you can boost your immune system and help prevent virtually every major medical condition—including cancer, heart disease, neurological disorders, GI issues, and obesity—by keeping your lymph system healthy, as explained by renowned cardiologist Gerald Lemole.The lymphatic system serves as our body&’s maintenance department and has a direct effect on our cardiovascular, neurological, and immune systems. It has also been one of the most misunderstood systems. Until now. At last, renowned cardiothoracic surgeon and pioneer in the study of lymph Gerald Lemole explains in straightforward language why the lymphatic system is the key factor in longevity and disease prevention, and how improving lymphatic flow can help our bodies eliminate the toxins and waste products that contribute to injury, inflammation, and disease. In ten short chapters he demystifies the lymphatic system, describes how powerful it is, and shows how to maintain a healthy lymph system to combat specific diseases and health problems—from heart disease to cognitive function to weight management. Featuring sidebars with charts and graphs that illustrate basic principles, Lymph & Longevity also includes flow-friendly menus, recipes, and information on supplements, as well as basic yoga and meditation guides. Illuminating, informative, and practical this essential guide is more timely now than ever as we continue to work to protect ourselves and our communities against Covid-19 and other viruses.
Lymph Health: The Key to a Strong Immune System
by Christopher VaseyA practical guide to supporting your lymphatic system naturally• Explores the essential role played by the lymphatic system in the body&’s detoxification processes, the immune system, and your overall health• Details 12 natural therapies for strengthening and maintaining lymph health, including lymph drainage therapies, detox methods, simple dietary changes, herbal remedies, compression therapies, breathing practices, and physical exercisesIn this practical guide to supporting your lymph health naturally, Christopher Vasey explores the essential role played by the lymphatic system in your overall health and offers self-care methods for strengthening and maintaining this important part of your body&’s immune system.The author explains how the lymphatic system not only consists of the lymph circulating through your lymph nodes and lymphatic vessels, which helps drain toxins and flush cellular wastes, but also includes your bone marrow and several organs, such as the spleen and thymus, which produce lymphocytes to defend and protect your body against infections. He reveals the causes for a weakened or poorly functioning lymphatic system as well as the diseases and conditions that can arise if you suffer from reduced lymph health. Explaining how to improve the function of your lymphatic system, the author details 12 natural therapies to support your lymph health. He looks at simple dietary changes and explains how food toxins are a principle cause for sluggish circulation or obstruction of lymph. He examines compression therapies, breathing practices, and physical exercises that stimulate the lymphatic vessels to improve circulation and explores hydration, herbal remedies, detox therapies, &“dry&” cures, and reflexology massage. He also looks at trampoline techniques for restoring full circulation and removing blockages from the lymphatic system. Showing how lymph health is the key to a strong immune system, this guide enables you to improve your lymphatic function, boost your body&’s natural detoxification abilities, and enhance your overall health and well-being.
Lymphoma
by Robert Marcus Robert Marcus John W. Sweetenham Michael E. Williams John W. SweetenhamMajor advances have occurred in the diagnosis and treatment of lymphoma in recent years. Our understanding of the molecular biology and genetics of the disease has increased exponentially, and significant imaging developments have resulted in earlier and more accurate diagnosis. The new edition of this landmark text places these advances in the context of daily clinical practice. Each chapter has been updated to reflect recent developments, including new treatment agents such as immunomodulatory drugs and the next generation of antibodies, and the increasing prognostic role of PET scanning. Results from recent large-scale clinical trials are presented, and pathology and cytogenetics are integrated into discussion of each disease entity, enabling the reader to review all the key diagnostic information in one place. Featuring many color illustrations, and written and edited by leading authorities in the field, Lymphoma provides all the information you need to diagnose and manage these complex disorders.
L’ail , cette potion magique
by Mohamed Bouzitoune Fabien CesarEcrit par L'AUTOR DE LE BEST SELLER L'HOMME QUI N'EMBRASSAIT PAS LES FEMMES Nous connaissons tous, la mauvaise odeur et la mauvaise respiration que produit l'ail, cependant il a absolument quelques bénéfices incroyables pour notre santé comme ; éliminer la graisse, régler la tension artérielle.... Et beaucoup plus de maladies qu'il prévient. Avec ce remède de bonne femme j'ai vu quelques cas de dépassement auprès de mes proches et voisins. Comme les points positifs de l’ail sont plus puissants que son haleine ... Manger beaucoup de chewing-gum.
L’alchimia Degli Oli Essenziali: Un libro esaustivo sugli oli essenziali e l’aromaterapia
by Adidas WilsonL’ALCHIMIA DEGLI OLI ESSENZIALI Un libro esaustivo sugli oli essenziali e l’aromaterapia di Adidas Wilson La qualità degli oli essenziali (OE) è variabile e, che si sia un aromaterapeuta o un consumatore, valutarla non è semplice. Questi oli vengono prodotti in tutto il mondo e le aziende o i negozianti li ottengono da grossisti o agricoltori di cui conoscono bene la serietà e le procedure. Il consumatore finale non è a conoscenza di tali aspetti e non è in grado di verificarli. Indice Introduzione 1. Cos’è l’aromaterapia? 2. Oli essenziali 3. Oli vettore 4. Diffusori per oli essenziali/diffusori per aromaterapia 5. Benefici dell’olio di eucalipto 6. Benefici dell’aromaterapia 7. Oli essenziali per alleviare il dolore e l’infiammazione 8. Oli essenziali per l’eczema 9. Olio essenziale di canapa 10. Olio essenziale di origano 11. Olio essenziale di citronella 12. Oli essenziali per contrastare le rughe in modo naturale 13. Oli per il trattamento dell’acne 14. Olio essenziale di menta piperita per la crescita dei capelli 15. Oli essenziali per ridurre l’insonnia 16. Ricette per miscele di oli essenziali per il diffusore 17. Oli essenziali per la menopausa 18. Oli essenziali per il trattamento della cellulite 19. Oli essenziali per il trattamento delle verruche 20. Oli essenziali per eliminare la forfora 21. Oli essenziali di agrumi 22. Oli essenziali contro i pidocchi 23. Oli essenziali per alleviare la bronchite 24. Oli essenziali per il trattamento dell’herpes zoster 25. Oli essenziali per le emorroidi 26. Oli essenziali per l’ansia, lo stress e la depressione 27. Oli essenziali per la sinusite 28. Oli essenziali per il raffreddore e la faringite 29. Olio essenziale di lavanda<br/
L’alimentation instinctive: 30 astuces pour un corps et un esprit en pleine forme dès aujourd’hui !
by The BlokeheadMerci d’avoir choisi le livre « L’alimentation instinctive ». Ce livre contient des conseils et astuces efficaces qui peuvent vous aider à retrouver un corps et un esprit en pleine forme grâce à l’alimentation instinctive. Cet ouvrage vous expliquera les erreurs générales commises par ceux qui mangent plus que nécessaire lorsqu’ils sont exposés au stress, au deuil ou à l’ennui ; vous en apprendrez plus sur le fait de « manger ses émotions ». Vous découvrirez également pourquoi faire un régime ne vous aidera jamais à perdre du poids.
L’equilibrio ormonale Come ripristinare equilibrio ormonale, libido, sonno e perdere peso
by The BlokeheadGli ormoni sono sostanze chimiche secrete nel sangue da ghiandole come quella pituitaria e surrenale. Il loro funzionamento rientra in una rete complessa cui si fa riferimento con il termine sistema endocrino. I sistemi endocrino e nervoso collaborano per formare sistemi di controllo. Un sistema ormonale equilibrato è tra l’altro in grado di regolare correttamente crescita, ciclo del sonno, umore, sistema immunitario, metabolismo, fame, libido e fertilità. Gli ormoni preparano l’organismo a cambiamenti immediati e a lungo termine. Gli ormoni sono i messaggeri del nostro sistema di comunicazione chimica: dall’invio di segnali ‘combatti e fuggi’, al dare l’avvio ai cambiamenti fisici della pubertà o della menopausa. Comprendere il ruolo degli ormoni ci consente di identificare sintomi di un sistema squilibrato e di intraprendere le azioni necessarie per affrontare il problema. Leggete il libro per saperne di più!
L’invecchiamento è una malattia curabile
by Walter ParksLa scienza medica e la rivelazione del genoma umano ci hanno fatto e ci fanno capire molto bene come funzioniamo e quanto siamo vulnerabili alle malattie e al processo di invecchiamento. Le nostre nuove conoscenze ora ci permettono di aumentare in maniera significativa la nostra longevità e di restare in salute. Quando approfitteremo di queste nuove scoperte saremo disposti a trarre i vantaggi delle tecnologie anche più innovative che si stanno sviluppando. Quindi, se desideri aumentare le tue possibilità di vivere una lunga vita in buona salute, è necessario che tu sappia cosa puoi fare. Non è molto difficile. Non hai bisogno di superare i tuoi limiti per ottenere dei benefici. È necessario, però, che tu apprenda e agisca. Recensione Una grande panoramica sull’invecchiamento e su come rallentarlo! DiBrian S. Shoredel 18 marzo 2013 Questo libro prima fornisce una panoramica su ciò che causa l’invecchiamento e quindi procede con la descrizione di alcune terapie disponibili per rallentare o invertire gli effetti dell’invecchiamento: dalla somministrazione diretta di HGH (ndt: ormone della crescita) e altri ormoni per via iniettiva, alla molto più sicura e meno costosa “terapia con pro-ormoni” - che utilizza integratori da assumere per via orale costituiti da varie erbe, amminoacidi, alimenti e altre sostanze per aumentare naturalmente i propri livelli ormonali. L’autore descrive, inoltre, altri metodi come: la terapia con la restrizione calorica, la terapia genica, la terapia con la telomerasi, la terapia antistress e alcune altre possibilità futuristiche. I brevi capitoli sono facili da leggere e l’ampia gamma di trattamenti descritti rende questo libro degno di essere letto da tutti coloro che stanno prendendo in considerazione un programma anti-invecchiamento.
M.D.
by Neil Ravin[from inside flaps] "This is a novel about doctors: what they do to each other and to their patients. And what their patients do to them. The heroes are young doctors, fresh out of medical school and taking the blame for disease and random disaster. The central figure is William Ryan, possessor of a brand-new M.D. and defender of some old and precious illusions. Ryan is a romantic extremist, obsessive in his work, in his play, and in matters of the heart. Everything has always come easily to Ryan. He is handsome, he is charming,, he is intelligent. He coasted through a brilliant academic and athletic career at college. He graduated at the top of his class at medical school. The only thing standing between Ryan and a distinguished scientific career is two years of on-the-job training at New York's most prestigious teaching hospital, the Tower. No sooner has Ryan begun his internship at the Tower when he embarks upon three separate emotional relationships, involving, respectively, a beautiful Eurasian nurse; a young patient dying of Hodgkin's disease; and Diana Hayes, an ambitious and calculating female cardiologist. To further complicate his dual internship in medicine and love is Ryan's nonstop battle with the Tower's bureaucracy and his bitter feud with the vindictive chairman of the Department of Medicine, Maxwell Baptist--a feud that threatens to end Ryan's medical career before it has even begun. This is the gripping story of William Ryan's passage from medical student to intern to junior resident to resident, and the romantic and professional pressures he must face as his life moves into a relentless collision course. Ryan's baptism of fire is set against the realistic background of behind-the-scenes drama of a metropolitan hospital."