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Author
Publisher
Riverhead Books
Pub. Date
2022.
Physical Desc
324 pages ; 24 cm
Language
English
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Popular Books from 2022, for the Pueblo Chieftain, January 9, 2023
Description
"A landmark exploration of one of the most consequential and mysterious issues of our time: the rise of chronic illness and autoimmune diseases. A silent epidemic of chronic illnesses afflicts tens of millions of Americans: these are diseases that are poorly understood, frequently marginalized, and can go undiagnosed and unrecognized altogether. Renowned writer Meghan O'Rourke delivers a revelatory investigation into this elusive category of "invisible"...
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (12 video files, 130 min.) : digital, stereo., sound, color
Language
English
Description
Beginning with mankind’s earliest recorded history, infectious disease has taken the lives of more humans than all wars, famines and natural disasters combined—not by a narrow margin but by an overwhelming landslide. Before the birth of modern science, losses to these unseen enemies were routinely blamed on the collective sins of man and the wrath of angry gods. Over the course of centuries, man’s ongoing inability to comprehend the microbial...
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
2017.
Physical Desc
viii, 341 pages ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
Infectious disease has the terrifying power to disrupt everyday life on a global scale, overwhelming public and private resources and bringing trade and transportation to a halt. In today's world, it's easier than ever to move people, animals, and materials around the planet, but the same advances that make modern infrastructure so efficient have made epidemics and even pandemics nearly inevitable....
Author
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press
Pub. Date
2017.
Physical Desc
xvi, 212 pages ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
Soon after she recovered from a major heart attack, public relations specialist Carolyn Thomas turned her talents to learning and blogging about heart disease in women--and, now, to writing a book based on her extensive knowledge of heart disease in women and her own experience and the experiences of other women with the disease. Her more than 600 Heart Sisters blog posts have attracted 5 million+ views from readers in 190 countries. Several of the...
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (1 video file, approximately 90 min.) : digital, .flv file, sound
Language
English
Description
COPD stands for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, a group of 5 lung diseases that limits the flow of air into and out of your lungs. This program is part of our respiratory series designed to comply with the Joint Commission standards for education of patients and family.
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (1 video file, approximately 94 min.) : digital, .flv file, sound
Language
English
Description
This program is part of our cardiovascular series designed to comply with the Joint Commission standards for education of patients and family. This video was awarded a National Telly Award.
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (1 video file, approximately 35 min.) : digital, .flv file, sound
Language
English
Description
Cardiovascular disease, including heart disease, means diseases of the heart and blood vessels, which may lead to angina or heart attack. It can strike at any age, even childhood. People facing heart problems are often unsure of what the future holds. This Speaking from experience program offers offer first-hand accounts from people who have experienced coronary heart disease. It is endorsed by Heart Support Vic.
Author
Series
Fact sheet. Livestock series Health volume no. 2.505
Publisher
Colorado State University Extension
Pub. Date
2018.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (3 unnumbered pages).
Language
English
Author
Series
Numb toes volume 1
Publisher
MedPress
Pub. Date
c1999
Physical Desc
xxix, 300 p. ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Author
Series
Crop series. Diseases volume no. 2.936
Publisher
Colorado State University Extension
Pub. Date
2011
Physical Desc
1 online resource (4 p. ): ill.
Language
English
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (1 video file, approximately 29 min.) : digital, .flv file, sound
Language
English
Description
In this video program, the concept of resilience is explored, using the experience of a woman who is dealing with a chronic health problem plus the experience of her family. Factors contributing to the development and maintenance of resilience are illustrated, including the role of health professionals in this process. Co-developed with Doreen Dawe, MUN School of Nursing.
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