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1) Viral
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Trying to find some normalcy during the Covid-19 pandemic, Brian Murphy and his family are on a summer excursion in Cape Cod when his wife, Emma, comes down with concerning flu-like symptoms. But their leisurely return home to New York City quickly becomes a race to the local hospital as she suddenly begins seizing in the car. At the ICU, she is diagnosed with eastern equine encephalitis, a rare and highly lethal mosquito-borne viral disease seemingly...
Author
Publisher
Riverhead Books
Pub. Date
2022.
Physical Desc
324 pages ; 24 cm.
Language
English
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"...
Author
Publisher
Harlequin
Pub. Date
c2013
Physical Desc
xv, 336 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
Richard Diana applies his unique experience and training to tackle joint pain based on cutting-edge research. His proven 8-week program teaches the reader to harness the power of this reserch to reduce inflammation, relieve pain and rejuvenate joints.
Author
Publisher
Every Breath
Pub. Date
c2010
Physical Desc
243 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
Author R.D. Martin has lived with this disease for nearly two decades. His vast knowledge and personal experience make him eminently qualified to write about making the best of a difficult situation.This book provides a good understanding of this lung disease, its treatment options, and coping strategies.
Author
Series
Passage trilogy volume 1
Publisher
Ballantine Books
Pub. Date
c2010
Edition
1st ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 50
Language
English
Description
The latest test subject in a covert government experiment, abandoned six-year-old Amy is rescued by an FBI agent who hides them in the Oregon hills, from which Amy emerges a century later to save the human race from a terrifying virus.
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
The author, a young reporter at a major New York newspaper, describes her month-long descent into madness from a rare autoimmune disorder that nearly killed her. The account draws from hospital records, surveillance video, interviews with family and friends, and excerpts from a journal her father kept during her illness.
Author
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Pub. Date
c2013
Physical Desc
xvi, 270 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
Dr. Caplan discusses the medical conditions and other factors that create risk, stroke symptoms, abnormalities that doctors look for, tests available to evaluate strokes, and the paths of treatment and rehabilitation.
15) I feel... sick
Author
Publisher
Sourcebooks eXplore
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill.
Language
English
Description
"Sometimes I feel sick. Sometimes my head aches. Sometimes my nose runs...all over my face. Sometimes, you just don't feel well. But even when you're not feeling your best, your friends and family love you and will take care of you. With fun, witty illustrations and simple, straightforward text, I Feel...Sick addresses the common illnesses that come with being a child. This book makes it easy for kids to identify how they're feeling-and have fun too....
Author
Publisher
s.n
Pub. Date
[2015]
Physical Desc
xi, 120 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
Topics included are: what is Bell's Palsy and its causes; non-surgical options for Bell's Palsy treatment that are available; chances of recovery; detailed facial exercises to help overcome the condition; correction of Bell's Palsy with surgery.
Author
Publisher
HarperWave, an imprint of Harper Collins Publishers
Pub. Date
2021.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
xxiii, 433 pages : illustrations, charts ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"A ground-breaking book to help dogs live healthier and longer lives. When Rodney Habib's dog, Sam, was diagnosed with cancer in 2013, it sent him on a mission to save her life. At the age of five, Sam was given only six months to live. Her plight inspired Rodney to travel the world, looking for innovative ways to arrest the progression of the disease. In his quest to save Sam, he met world-renowned veterinarian Karen Becker, a proactive pet health...
19) Immunity index
Author
Publisher
Tor
Pub. Date
2021.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
226 p.
Language
English
Description
"Sue Burke, author of Semiosis and Interference, gives readers a new near-future, hard sf novel. Immunity Index blends Orphan Black with Contagion in a terrifying outbreak scenario. In a US facing growing food shortages, stark inequality, and a growing fascist government, three perfectly normal young women are about to find out that they share a great deal in common. Their creator, the gifted geneticist Peng, made them that way-before such things...