Medicine & Health Care Industry

John Green, the #1 bestselling author of The Anthropocene Reviewed and a passionate advocate for global healthcare reform, tells a deeply human story illuminating the fight against the world’s deadliest infectious disease.

By the acclaimed author of In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts comes a groundbreaking investigation into the causes of illness, a bracing critique of how our society breeds disease, and a pathway to health and healing....

The Real Anthony Fauci details how Fauci, Gates, and their cohorts use their control of media outlets, scientific journals, key government agencies, global intelligence agencies, and influential scientists and physicians to flood the public with fearful propaganda about COVID-19....

In Blind Spots, Dr. Makary explores the latest research on critical topics ranging from the microbiome to childbirth to nutrition and longevity and more, revealing the biggest blind spots of modern medicine and tackling the most urgent yet unsung issues in our $4.5 trillion health care ecosystem.

An explosive, deeply reported exposé of Johnson & Johnson, one of America’s oldest and most trusted pharmaceutical companies—from an award-winning investigative journalist.

The New York Times best-selling author of Fat Chance explains the eight pathologies that underlie all chronic disease, documents how processed food has impacted them to ruin our health, economy, and environment over the past 50 years, and proposes an urgent manifesto....

The Emperor of All Maladies reveals the many faces of an iconic, shape-shifting disease that is the defining plague of our generation....

Passionate advocate for end-of-life care and TikTok star Hadley Vlahos shares moving stories of joy, wisdom, and redemption from her patients’ final moments in this deeply personal memoir....

As a war raged across the world, young American women flocked to work, painting watches, clocks, and military dials with a special luminous substance made from radium....

Her name was Henrietta Lacks, but scientists know her as HeLa. She was a poor Southern tobacco farmer who worked the same land as her slave ancestors, yet her cells - taken without her knowledge - became one of the most important tools in medicine....

Turtles All the Way Down: Vaccine Science and Myth will resolve the vaccine question for you, once and for all.

An oddly compelling, often hilarious exploration of the strange lives of our bodies postmortem....

For 40 years, "The 36-Hour Day" has been the leading work in the field for caregivers of those with dementia. Written by experts with decades...

James A. Garfield may have been the most extraordinary man ever elected president....

For her clients and everyone who has been inspired by her humanity, Alua Arthur is a friend at the end of the world. As our country’s leading death doula, she’s spreading a transformative message: thinking about your death—whether imminent or not—will breathe wild, new potential into your life.

Mukherjee animates the quest to understand human heredity and its surprising influence on our lives, personalities, identities, fates, and choices....

With his fifth edition, Chief John Norman offers lessons learned during his extensive and time-honored career. Chief Norman imparts wisdom and experience by offering advice informed by actual outcomes from the fireground....

When three-month-old Lia Lee arrived at the county hospital emergency room in Merced, California, a chain of events was set in motion....

From the author of The Emperor of All Maladies, winner of the Pulitzer Prize, and The Gene, a #1 New York Times bestseller, comes his most spectacular book yet, an exploration of medicine and our radical new ability to manipulate cells....

How Victorian male doctors used false science to argue that women were unfit for anything but motherhood—and the brilliant doctor who defied them.

Hospice nurse Penny Hawkins Smith brings transparency and levity to the grim topic of death while revealing truths about the reckless past that influenced her decision to become a hospice nurse.

This updated and expanded edition of Dr. Berry’s best seller Lies My Doctor Told Me exposes the truth behind all kinds of “lies” told by well-meaning but misinformed medical practitioners....

Medical Apartheid is the first and only comprehensive history of medical experimentation on African Americans....

Dive into the world of Certified Medical Assistants (CMAs), where individuals become professionals at the heart of patient care. Begin transformative journey through the essential knowledge, skills, and responsibilities of a CMA.

Getting an accurate diagnosis is the first step toward reclaiming your life from bipolar disorder....

Groundbreaking research has given us many remarkable new medicines, but America’s drug evaluation process, once the envy of the world, is being seriously compromised. Under pressure from drugmakers, the FDA has been lowering its approval standards and has let poorly effective or risky products enter the market—while our prescription prices, the highest in the world, put crucial treatments beyond the reach of many. In Rethinking Medications, Dr. Jerry Avorn explains how we got here and what we can do to ensure that our medicines are dependably effective, safe, and affordable.

One day in 2004, Gardiner Harris, a pharmaceutical reporter for The New York Times, was early for a flight and sat down at an airport bar. He struck up a conversation with the woman on the barstool next to him, who happened to be a drug sales rep for Johnson & Johnson. Her horrific story about unethical sales practices and the devastating impact they’d had on her family fundamentally changed the nature of how Harris would cover the company—and the entire pharmaceutical industry—for the Times.

A History of the World in Six Plagues shows that throughout history, outbreaks of disease have been exacerbated by and gone on to further expand the racial, economic, and sociopolitical divides we allow to fester in times of good health. Princeton-trained historian Edna Bonhomme’s examination of humanity’s disastrous treatment of pandemic disease takes us across place and time from Port-au-Prince to Tanzania, and from plantation-era America to our modern COVID-19-scarred world to unravel shocking truths about the patterns of discrimination in the face of disease.

The use of Telemedicine with Artificial Intelligence (AI) will revolutionize Healthcare. This publication describes advanced telemedicine technology ideas and remote patient monitoring (RPM) solutions which can improve healthcare for patients in a safe venue - at home. AI in medicine is impacting the entire value chain of clinical practice and patient care delivery system by offering new models of care and support. This is particularly visible in areas of telemedicine innovations where AI applications are used to support, supplement or develop new healthcare models such as predictive ...

The Company That Solved Health Care describes the fascinating details of Serigraph's program and shows how any company can achieve similar results. This book is a must-listen for any manager responsible for his or her company's health-care expenses, any academic or thinker involved in the health-care debate, and anyone who wants to better understand why health-care costs have been rising and what can be done to achieve price stability while improving patient care.

Conquer the Nursing Profession: Your Guide to a Career as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Registered Nurse (RN), or Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a concise and approachable introduction to the nursing field. This book is designed to guide readers through the wide variety of career paths, specialties, and certification options within nursing. It provides an overview of essential roles like LPN, RN, and NP, while exploring common nursing specialties such as emergency, critical care, pediatric, psychiatric, and medical-surgical nursing. Rather than providing exhaustive coverage of every detail,...

Conquer the CMSRN Exam: Your Guide to Certified Medical-Surgical Nurse Certification from MSNCB provides a clear and focused overview designed to help medical-surgical nurses prepare for certification. This concise guide is not intended to cover every possible exam topic in exhaustive detail. Instead, it highlights core nursing concepts, essential patient care priorities, and key knowledge areas that frequently appear on the CMSRN exam. Readers will find chapters dedicated to cardiovascular care, respiratory assessment, gastrointestinal management, fluid and electrolyte balance, ...

Conquer the CNE Exam: Your Guide to Certified Nurse Educator Certification from the National League for Nursing offers a focused and concise overview to support your preparation for the CNE exam. Designed to complement more detailed study materials, this guide highlights core concepts and essential topics every nurse educator should understand. Rather than provide exhaustive coverage of every exam detail, this resource helps identify key principles and areas where further review may be necessary. It explains teaching strategies, curriculum development, student assessment, and creating ...

Conquer the CPN Exam: Your Guide to Certified Pediatric Nurse Certification from PNCB is a concise and practical study guide created to help pediatric nurses review key concepts and prepare for the Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN) exam. This book is designed to supplement more comprehensive study materials, not replace them. It provides clear explanations of essential topics, allowing readers to focus their efforts on core principles and recognize areas where further study may be needed. The guide covers important pediatric nursing topics such as child growth and development, family-centered...

Next Generation NCLEX-PN Audio Study Guide – brought to you by Davidson’s Audiobooks. Your journey to becoming a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) starts here. This is a groundbreaking, comprehensive resource designed to help you master the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN) with ease—anytime, anywhere. Whether you're commuting, exercising, or handling daily tasks, this audiobook transforms your routine into an opportunity for success.

Conquer the CCRN Neonatal Exam: Your Guide to Neonatal Critical Care Nursing Certification is a concise overview designed to support nurses preparing for the CCRN Neonatal exam. This guide is not intended to serve as a comprehensive textbook or an all-inclusive review. Instead, it offers a focused summary of the essential concepts most relevant to neonatal critical care. Each chapter targets a core area—ranging from cardiovascular and respiratory systems to ethical practice, evidence-based care, and family engagement—allowing readers to quickly reinforce their understanding and identify...

Are you ready to become a certified oncology nurse specialist and elevate the standard of cancer care? Advanced Oncology Nursing Certification Review and Resource Manual is the definitive all-in-one guide for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) preparing for the AOCNP® or AOCNS® certification exams. Whether you're a seasoned clinician or transitioning into advanced oncology practice, this book provides the exact knowledge, structure, and tools you need to pass your exam with confidence—and practice with expertise. Unlike generic test-prep books that skim the surface, this manual...

Conquer the CCRN Pediatric Exam is a focused, high-yield guide designed to help pediatric nurses strengthen their understanding of critical care principles and identify areas needing further review. This concise resource provides a streamlined overview of essential topics such as respiratory distress, sepsis, fluid balance, pharmacologic interventions, sedation protocols, and neurological assessment—delivered with clarity and clinical relevance. Each chapter targets a specific content area commonly seen in pediatric critical care units, emphasizing the knowledge base needed for confident,...

Are you ready to pass your medical-surgical certification exam with confidence—and walk into every shift knowing you’ve got the skills to lead, think critically, and deliver expert care? Medical-Surgical Nurse Certification Study Guide is the complete, no-fluff roadmap for nurses who are balancing real-life responsibilities with the high-stakes pressure of exam prep. Whether you’re pursuing the CMSRN or ANCC Med-Surg RN-BC, this guide delivers precisely what you need—clear, testable content, high-yield strategies, and practical tools to help you succeed on exam day and on the floor....

Facing a liver transplant can feel like stepping into the unknown. Whether you’re the patient preparing for surgery or a caregiver offering support, it’s natural to feel overwhelmed. This guide is here to help make the process clearer, less intimidating, and more manageable for everyone involved. Liver transplants are life-changing procedures, offering patients the chance to regain their health and quality of life. But the road to recovery is a journey, and knowing what to expect can make it much smoother. This guide breaks everything down into easy-to-follow sections so that you and ...

Conquer the CCRN Adult Exam is a concise, practical overview designed to support your critical care nursing certification journey. This guide is not meant to replace comprehensive textbooks or exhaustive review programs. Instead, it serves as a high-yield resource that highlights essential clinical concepts, helping you reinforce your knowledge and identify areas for deeper study. Each chapter focuses on a key system or concept relevant to adult critical care nursing, including cardiovascular and pulmonary conditions, neurologic emergencies, renal and metabolic issues, pharmacology, and ...

Are you ready to become a certified expert in elder care—and finally feel confident walking into your Gerontological Nursing Certification exam? You already know how important your role is in caring for older adults. Every day, you manage complex health needs, provide emotional support, and advocate for patient dignity. But passing the ANCC Gerontological Nursing Certification exam requires more than clinical experience—it demands strategic preparation, clear guidance, and a reliable roadmap to success. Gerontological Nurse Certification: A Comprehensive Guide for Aspiring Experts in ...

Are you ready to become the calm, confident, clinically sharp cardiac nurse who aces the CVRN exam—and commands the respect of your team? The Cardiac Vascular Nursing Certification Study Guide: CVRN Exam Prep Review is your complete, no-fluff, exam-focused manual to mastering cardiovascular nursing with precision. Designed specifically for working nurses, this practical guide bridges the gap between theory and real-world application—so you don’t just pass the CVRN, you excel in practice. Unlike other generic review books, this guide speaks directly to your role at the bedside. ...

Master NICU certification with confidence—and elevate your clinical edge at the bedside. Certification and Core Review for Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing is the ultimate, exam-focused guide designed specifically for working NICU nurses preparing for the RNC-NIC or CCRN-Neonatal exam. With targeted content, strategic guidance, and real-world relevance, this book helps you not only pass your test—but truly refine your clinical judgment and critical care expertise. This isn’t just another review book padded with fluff and recycled questions. It’s a clinically accurate, high-yield, and...

This concise study guide is designed to help you prepare for the AACN ACNPC exam by focusing on high-yield concepts and core principles essential for acute care nurse practitioner practice. Each chapter provides a clear, structured overview of key clinical topics such as diagnostic reasoning, organ system disorders, emergency interventions, pharmacologic considerations, and interprofessional leadership. You’ll also find targeted guidance on study strategies and test-taking techniques to support your exam preparation journey. It’s important to note that this book is not a comprehensive ...

Conquer the AMCB CNM Exam: Your Guide to Certified Nurse Midwife Certification is a concise study companion created for aspiring certified nurse midwives preparing for the AMCB certification exam. This guide offers a high-level overview of essential topics in midwifery, including antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, and newborn care, as well as gynecologic and primary health topics, pharmacology, emergency management, and mental health support. Each chapter presents key principles in a clear, organized format designed for quick review and auditory comprehension. Readers will explore ...

HANDBOOK OF MEDICINE AND NURSING - Table of Contents With more then 175 topics Updated 2024 science trends and references- Foreword About the author General index Chapter 1 History of Medicine and Nursing Chapter 2 Health and Related Sciences Chapter 3 Medical Administration Chapter 4 Medical and Nursing Prolocols Chapter 5 Medical Specialties Chapter 6 Types of medical treatments Chapter 7 Principles and Techniques of Nursing Chapter 8 Medical and Nursing Chapter 9 Medical Records and Digital Media Chapter 10 Laboratories and types of medical

Dementia: The Caregiver’s Survival Guide A compassionate, practical, and empowering roadmap for every caregiver navigating the challenges of dementia. Dementia doesn't just affect one person—it transforms the lives of everyone involved. If you're caring for a loved one with dementia, you're not alone—and this book is here to guide, support, and uplift you every step of the way. Dementia: The Caregiver’s Survival Guide is a powerful and essential resource that embraces the emotional, practical, and financial realities of caregiving. With a holistic and heart-centered approach, it ...

Are you ready to stop second-guessing yourself and finally pass the CCRN exam with clarity, confidence, and purpose? Critical Care Nurse Certification: The Complete Study and Success Guide is not just another prep book—it’s your complete roadmap to mastering the knowledge, strategy, and mindset you need to become a board-certified critical care nurse. Whether you're a seasoned ICU veteran or transitioning from the bedside into high-acuity care, this guide will help you turn overwhelm into organization and fear into focus. Most CCRN prep materials are dense, overly academic, or simply ...

My Brother Never Quit On Life, No Matter How Hard It Was. His Doctor Quit On Him. He Helped People All His Life - In Sports And As A Coach. When He Needed Help, His Doctor Failed Him. Be Your Own Life Coach For Your Medical Care. You Only Have One Life. Learn How To Protect It Starting Today. We Always Think We Have More Time. Sometimes Tomorrow Doesn't Come. My Brother's Sad True Story Can Help You. It's An Easy Read. Give It A Try. What Do You Have to Lose But Your Life!