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One Nation under AARP: The Fight Over Medicare, Social Security, and America's Future
by Frederick R. LynchThis book provides a fresh and even-handed account of the newly modernized AARP (formerly the American Association of Retired Persons)--the 40-million member insurance giant and political lobby that continues to set the national agenda for Medicare and Social Security. Frederick R. Lynch addresses AARP's courtship of 78 million aging baby boomers and the possibility of harnessing what may be the largest ever senior voting bloc to defend threatened cutbacks to Social Security, Medicare, and under-funded pension systems. Based on years of research, interviews with key strategists, and analyses of hundreds documents, One Nation under AARP profiles a largely white generation, raised in the relatively tranquil 1950s and growing old in a twenty-first century nation buffeted by rapid economic, cultural, and demographic change. Lynch argues that an ideologically divided boomer generation must decide whether to resist entitlement reductions through its own political mobilization or, by default, to empower AARP as it tries to shed its "greedy geezer" stereotype with an increasingly post-boomer agenda for multigenerational equity.
One Nation, Uninsured: Why The U.s. Has No National Health Insurance
by Jill S. QuadagnoEvery industrial nation in the world guarantees its citizens access to essential health care services--every country, that is, except the United States. In fact, one in eight Americans--a shocking 43 million people--do not have any health care insurance at all. One Nation, Uninsured offers a vividly written history of America's failed efforts to address the health care needs of its citizens. Covering the entire twentieth century, Jill Quadagno shows how each attempt to enact national health insurance was met with fierce attacks by powerful stakeholders, who mobilized their considerable resources to keep the financing of health care out of the government's hands. Quadagno describes how at first physicians led the anti-reform coalition, fearful that government entry would mean government control of the lucrative private health care market. Doctors lobbied legislators, influenced elections by giving large campaign contributions to sympathetic candidates, and organized "grassroots" protests, conspiring with other like-minded groups to defeat reform efforts. As the success of Medicare and Medicaid in the mid-century led physicians and the AMA to start scaling back their attacks, the insurance industry began assuming a leading role against reform that continues to this day. One Nation, Uninsured offers a sweeping history of the battles over health care. It is an invaluable read for anyone who has a stake in the future of America's health care system.
One-Night Baby with Her Best Friend (Alaska Emergency Docs #2)
by Juliette HylandIn the second installment of the Alaska Emergency Docs duet, temporarily giving in to temptation wasn&’t supposed to mean having a baby with her best friend! MR. RIGHT WAS IN FRONT OF HER ALL ALONG… ER doc Jessie has always treasured her friendship with nurse William. Until an unexpected night of passion leaves her expecting his baby! Now she must acknowledge what she&’s long denied: Jessie wants William to be more than her best friend. But William&’s previous trauma still haunts him, and Jessie&’s scared of losing what they already have. Can they find the courage to forge a life—as a family?From Harlequin Medical: Life and love in the world of modern medicine.Alaska Emergency Docs Book 1: Reunion with the ER Doctor by Tina BeckettBook 2: One-Night Baby with Her Best Friend by Juliette Hyland
One-Night Fling in Positano
by Ann McIntoshWalk underneath the Mediterranean moonlight as you fall in love with Ann McIntosh&’s latest Harlequin Medical Romance!Can one night of passion… …change her whole life? Nurse Kendra lives a jet-set life. Who needs a home and family when they only let you down? So when meeting gorgeous Massimo in Positano results in one unforgettable night, Kendra has no regrets—until he turns out to be her new boss! Continuing their fling is risky, but also irresistible… Under the red-hot Mediterranean sun, will Kendra realize it&’s not her fling that&’s at risk but her no-strings-attached relationship rule?From Harlequin Medical: Life and love in the world of modern medicine.
One Night in New York
by Amy RuttanScandal in the city! Arriving in New York, renowned surgeon Mindy Walker is looking forward to a fresh start in the city. So she definitely doesn't expect to find herself working alongside last night's very uncharacteristic one-night stand-gorgeous resident Dr. Sam Napier! Unknowingly sleeping with his new boss is catastrophic for Sam-he's determined to become a successful pediatric surgeon on his own merit, and if this scandal gets out it could ruin both their careers! But as the fiery sparks continue to fly, resisting one another becomes practically impossible...
One Night, One Unexpected Miracle (Hope Children's Hospital #2)
by Caroline AndersonCan one illicit night…Lead to the love of a lifetime?In this Hope Children’s Hospital story, senior pediatric surgeon Alice Baxter believes she’ll never conceive. So is stunned to find she’s pregnant after one spontaneous night with colleague Marco Ricci! She might be his buttoned-up boss but their chemistry is off the charts. And when Marco whisks Alice to his family’s Italian castello she discovers he’s determined to claim both his baby…and her heart too!Hope Children’s Hospital miniseries Book 1 — Their Newborn Baby Gift by Alison RobertsBook 2 — One Night, One Unexpected Miracle by Caroline AndersonLook out for the next two books, coming soon:Book 3 — The Army Doc’s Christmas Angel by Annie O’NeilBook 4 — The Billionaire’s Christmas Wish by Tine Beckett “…Ms. Anderson has penned a delightful read filled with plenty of emotion that — at times — made me laugh, smile or want to cry and where the chemistry between this couple was powerful. The way this story ended left me completely satisfied, as this pair definitely deserved their happy ending…” Harlequin Junkie on The Midwife’s Longed-For Baby“Bound by Their Babies is a sweet inspirational story of friendship and second chances. A book that will yank at any reader’s heartstrings.” Goodreads
One Night That Changed Her Life
by Emily ForbesThe midwife's pregnancy shock! From the moment she sees Dr. Xavier O'Donnell, midwife Brighde Campbell knows how the night will end. In the gorgeous obstetrician's arms, she can forget the closely kept reason she avoids commitment-but then she discovers she's pregnant... Finding out he's going to be a father both shocks and delights Xavier, but Brighde seems intent on shutting him out. Her painful secret will test both their hearts, but can he convince Brighde that no matter what the future holds, they can face it together?
One Night to Change Their Lives: One Night To Change Their Lives / Friend, Fling, Forever? (Mills And Boon Medical Ser.)
by Tina BeckettCan their surprise baby…Heal his broken heart?Since hospital administrator Garret Stapleton lost both his wife and daughter, he’s determined not to give away his heart again. Until gorgeous but guarded ER doc Addy Santini gets under his skin… Soon they embark on a scorching affair that has unexpected, life-changing consequences! When Garret’s tragic past threatens their happiness, can Addy’s surprise pregnancy lead them to their happy-ever-after?“Really everything about this story was captivating from the wonderful main characters to the riveting dialogue to the fast-paced and entertaining plot.”— Harlequin Junkie on Tempted by Dr. Patera“This was a highly emotional but entertaining read that had me smiling and almost in tears at various times throughout….”— Harlequin Junkie on The Doctors’ Baby Miracle
One Night to Forever Family (Mills And Boon Medical Ser.)
by Meredith WebberThe baby she always hoped for…The family she never expected!Dr. Sam Reilly can’t believe it. She’s standing face-to-face with Andy Wilkie, her late husband’s best friend—and her new boss! Sam cut ties with Andy years ago. But for their patients’ sake, they must learn to work together. They just didn’t expect to learn that, maybe, they might want to be more than just colleagues! A temptation that leads to one baby bombshell…From Harlequin Medical: Life and love in the world of modern medicine.
One Night to Wed
by Alison RobertsDr. Felicity Slade has come to the small coastal town of Morriston for a quieter life--and to distance herself from the gorgeous paramedic Angus McBride. She's always known that Angus thrives on the drama and danger of his job with the Specialist Emergency Response Team, and she has never been able to cope with the fear of losing him. The last thing she expects now is to be plunged into a critical emergency situation. When Angus turns up as part of the medical response team, her feelings are thrown into confusion. As they battle through the night to save the lives in their care, it becomes clear to Angus that this is his last chance--he has this one night to prove to Felicity that he really is the right man for her.
One Night, Twin Consequences (The Monticello Baby Miracles #1)
by Annie O'NeilUnexpected surprises come in twos! When Dr. Matteo Torres invites nurse Harriet Monticello to work with orphans in Buenos Aires, her head says yes! It's something she's always wanted to do...although her heart is wary of the irresistible off-limits doc. Shy Harriet isn't used to taking anything for herself, and yet before they board the plane for Argentina, the chemistry between them combusts and they give in to just one night together... But their night of recklessness isn't without consequences. And now Harriet has nine months to melt this brooding doctor's heart!
One Night With A Billionaire: Billionaire Boys Club 6 (Billionaire Boys Club)
by Jessica ClareFans of J.S. Scott, Louise Bay and Melody Anne - prepare to be dazzled by Jessica Clare's Billionaire Boys Club.The Billionaire Boys Club is a secret society of six incredibly wealthy men who have vowed success in business - at any cost. But success when it comes to love is a different matter...Kylie may be a makeup artist to the stars, but she knows what it feels like to be overshadowed. Especially by her famous boss, the pop star Daphne. That's why she's stunned - and delighted - when one night at a party, she attracts the attention of a gorgeous stranger. But when Daphne decides she wants the handsome billionaire for herself, Cade Archer is suddenly off-limits for Kylie...Cade has known Daphne for years, and always wondered if she might be the right woman for him - even though she never gave him the time of day. But one sizzling night with Kylie has changed everything. So why is she suddenly avoiding him? Fortunately Cade is determined to get what he wants, and he'll do anything to show Kylie she can get everything she wants too...Want more irresistible romance? Look for the rest of Billionaire Boys Club titles, starting with Stranded With A Billionaire, as well as the sizzling spinoff series, Billionaires and Bridesmaids, starting with The Billionaire And The Virgin.
One Night...with Her Boss
by Annie O'NeilHer Valentine's fling! Usually cautious Dr. Ali Lockhart is starting afresh and leaving the ghosts of her life-changing accident behind. A Valentine's fling is just what she needs before starting her new career as a sports physician...but then her handsome stranger turns out to be her new boss! Dr. Aidan Tate's steely exterior hides a devastating heartbreak, but keeping things strictly professional with the tantalizing Ali is increasingly difficult. Especially as after that steamy night, what is forbidden promises to taste all the sweeter...
One Night with Her Boss
by Alison RobertsTama James has gotten where he is in life through sheer hard work. He's outraged to discover the newest member of his helicopter paramedic team is his superior's daughter. Tama plans to show the pampered "princess" how tough this job really is. Mikayla Elliot proves herself to be bright, strongwilled and a qualified doctor--everything Tama thought she wouldn't be. He's impressed. Mikki, however, is devastated to learn she didn't get the job on merit. Now Tama must show her how much he truly wants her on his team. . . and in his life.
One Night with Her Italian Doc: One Night With Her Italian Doc / Falling Again In El Salvador (Mills And Boon Medical Ser.)
by Karin BaineOne hot summer night together……that just isn’t enough!A Mediterranean cruise is exactly what nurse Sophie Blythe needs. It’s the perfect opportunity to rediscover the free-spirited woman she once was, before she met her cheating ex. And ship doctor Luciano Montavano could be the perfect fling… Gorgeous yet guarded, the irresistible Italian isn’t interested in settling down any more than she is. Until one night of passionate abandon forces them to acknowledge that they both might want more…From Harlequin Medical: Life and love in the world of modern medicine.
One Night with the Army Doc: The Shy Nurse's Christmas Wish / One Night With The Army Doc (Mills And Boon Medical Ser.)
by Traci DouglassIs one night enough…To convince her to stay?Traveling to Alaska to film the latest episode of her TV show is just what brilliant diagnostician Dr. Molly Flynn needs. It’s the perfect escape from her family’s expectations. Until she clashes with privacy-loving former army doc Jacob Ryder over her patient’s care! Only, as friction turns into flirtation, can Molly trust that Jake sees the real her and loves her—just the way she is?
One of Us: Conjoined Twins and the Future of Normal
by Alice Domurat DregerMust children born with socially challenging anatomies have their bodies changed because others cannot be expected to change their minds? One of Us views conjoined twinning and other "abnormalities" from the point of view of people living with such anatomies, and considers these issues within the larger historical context of anatomical politics. Anatomy matters, Alice Domurat Dreger tells us, because the senses we possess, the muscles we control, and the resources we require to keep our bodies alive limit and guide what we experience in any given context. Her deeply thought-provoking and compassionate work exposes the breadth and depth of that context-- the extent of the social frame upon which we construct the "normal." In doing so, the book calls into question assumptions about anatomy and normality, and transforms our understanding of how we are all intricately and inextricably joined.
One Pair of Feet: The Entertaining Memoirs of a Young Nurse During World War II: A Virago Modern Classic (Vmc Ser. #108)
by Monica DickensOne Pair of Feet is not just a spirited and entertaining account of the training of a hospital nurse in wartime but a fascinating glimpse into a time and a culture so recent and yet so utterly changed' Marina LewyckaAs the effects of the war raging in Europe begin to be felt at home in London, Monica Dickens decides to do her bit and to pursue a new career, and so enrols as a student nurse at a hospital in rural Hertfordshire. By nature clever and spirited, she struggles to submit to the iron rule of the Matron and Sisters, and is alternately infuriated and charmed by her patients. That's not to mention the mountains of menial work that are a trainee's lot. But there are friends among the staff and patients, night-time escapades to dances with dashing army men, and her secret writing project to keep her going.'A brilliantly funny account' Elizabeth Bowen
One Pair of Feet: The Entertaining Memoirs of a Young Nurse During World War II: A Virago Modern Classic (Virago Modern Classics #104)
by Monica DickensOne Pair of Feet is not just a spirited and entertaining account of the training of a hospital nurse in wartime but a fascinating glimpse into a time and a culture so recent and yet so utterly changed' Marina LewyckaAs the effects of the war raging in Europe begin to be felt at home in London, Monica Dickens decides to do her bit and to pursue a new career, and so enrols as a student nurse at a hospital in rural Hertfordshire. By nature clever and spirited, she struggles to submit to the iron rule of the Matron and Sisters, and is alternately infuriated and charmed by her patients. That's not to mention the mountains of menial work that are a trainee's lot. But there are friends among the staff and patients, night-time escapades to dances with dashing army men, and her secret writing project to keep her going.'A brilliantly funny account' Elizabeth Bowen
One Pound, Twelve Ounces: A Preemie Mother's Story of Loss, Hope, and Triumph
by Melissa HarrisMelissa Harris&’s dream of being a mother again shatters when a fertility doctor tells her she may never have another child due to a physical anomaly in her uterus. Determined to persevere, she undergoes nine surgeries and a year of fertility treatments until she finally gets a positive pregnancy test—only to miscarry both twins within the first fifteen weeks. When what she&’s decided will be her last attempt results in her finally becoming pregnant, she&’s told that this baby, Sam, is also at risk. While lying in a hospital bed for six days, trying to get to the golden standard twenty-four-week gestation mark, Melissa makes a decision—she will give this baby every chance to live, no matter what it takes.One Pound, Twelve Ounces is the journey of one mother&’s determination to give her micro-preemie a fighting chance, and the story of that baby&’s remarkable battle to survive.
One Renegade Cell: How Cancer Begins
by Robert A. WeinbergCancer research has reached a major turning point, and no one is better qualified to explain the past two deacades' dramatic leaps forward in understanding this disease than world-renowned molecular biologist Robert Weinberg, director of the Oncology Research Laboratory at the Whitehead Institute in Cambridge, Massachusetts. In One Renegade Cell, Weinberg presents a state-of-the-art account of how cancer begins and how, one day, it will be cured.
The One-Sex Body on Trial: The Classical And Early Modern Evidence (The History of Medicine in Context)
by Helen KingBy far the most influential work on the history of the body, across a wide range of academic disciplines, remains that of Thomas Laqueur. This book puts on trial the one-sex/two-sex model of Laqueur's Making Sex: Body and Gender from the Greeks to Freud through a detailed exploration of the ways in which two classical stories of sexual difference were told, retold and remade from the mid-sixteenth to the nineteenth century. Agnodike, the 'first midwife' who disguises herself as a man and then exposes herself to her potential patients, and Phaethousa, who grows a beard after her husband leaves her, are stories from the ancient world that resonated in the early modern period in particular. Tracing the reception of these tales shows how they provided continuity despite considerable change in medicine, being the common property of those on different sides of professional disputes about women's roles in both medicine and midwifery. The study reveals how different genres used these stories, changing their characters and plots, but always invoking the authority of the classics in discussions of sexual identity. The study raises important questions about the nature of medical knowledge, the relationship between texts and observation, and the understanding of sexual difference in the early modern world beyond the one-sex model.
One-Stage Septic Revision Arthroplasty: Principles and Management
by Mustafa Citak Mustafa Akkaya Thorsten GehrkeThis agile yet comprehensive book equips the reader with all necessary knowledge to safely perform one-stage revision arthroplasty, a surgical technique that is gaining in popularity among orthopaedic surgeons and patients. The opening part identifies the causes and presents the diagnostic set-up of periprosthetic joint infection (PJI), as well as the pre-operative planning and operation room set-up. The authors further guide the reader through the surgical steps for knee-, hip-, and shoulder revision surgery devoting particular attention to the functional outcomes which are proven to be better with similar reinfection rates. Moreover, the authors emphasize the several benefits over the two-stage procedure, with respect to patient morbidity and mortality as well as socioeconomic aspects. Management of re-infection, salvage surgery, antibiotic treatment and rehabilitation further complement the book. Written by worldwide renowned experts, including authorsaffiliated to the ENDO-Klinik (Hamburg, Germany) where this surgical technique was introduced ın the 1970s, this book is a must-read for all orthopedic surgeons wanting to gain insights into this promising field.
One-Step Generation of a Drug-Releasing Microarray for High-Throughput Small-Volume Bioassays (Springer Theses)
by Seo Woo SongThis thesis demonstrates a technology that enables pipetting-free high-throughput screening (HTS) on a miniaturized platform, eliminating the need for thousands of one-by-one pipetting and conventional liquid handling systems. This platform enhances accessibility to HTS and enables HTS to be used in small-to-medium scale laboratories. In addition, it allows large-scale combinatorial screening with a small number of valuable cells, such as patients’ primary cancer cells. This technique will have a high impact for widespread use of HTS in the era of personalized medicine. In this thesis, the author firstly describes the need and concept of ‘partipetting’ for pipetting-free HTS platform. It is realized by the one-step pipetting and self-assembly of encoded drug-laden microparticles (DLPs) on the microwells. Next, the technical implementations required for the platform demonstration are described. It includes preparation of encoded DLPs, plastic chip fabrication, and realization of automated system. Lastly, screening of sequential drug combinations using this platform is demonstrated. This shows the potential of the proposed technology for various applications.