Epidermolysis Bullosa : Clinical, Epidemiologic, and Laboratory Advances and the Findings of the National Epidermolysis Bullosa Registry -- by Jo-David Fine, Eugene Bauer, Joseph McGuire, Alan Moshell (Authors) (Book)
Book News, Inc. The first full report of the Registry, which was established in September 1986 to track the protean family of mostly inherited skin diseases. Scientists involved with the project...
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Age groups: Adulthood (22+)
Bodies Under Siege: Self-Mutilation and Body Modification in Culture and Psychiatry -- by Armando Favazza (Author) (Book)
"Although instances of deliberate skin-cutting are recorded as far back as the old and New Testaments of the Bible the behavior has generally been regarded as a symptom of various mental disorders....
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Age groups: Adulthood (22+)
On Leading a Clinical Department: A Guide for Physicians -- by Harry Fritts (Author) (Book)
"In this practical and concise how-to guide for physicians, Fritts describes the most important responsibilities and concerns of clinical department chairs. Fritts begins by explaining how clinical...
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Age groups: Adulthood (22+)
The Double-Edged Helix: Social Implications of Genetics in a Diverse Society -- by Lisa Geller, Peter Conrad, Jon Beckwith, Adrienne Asch, Catherine Ard, Joseph Alper (Authors) (Book)
"The Double-Edged Helix explores the impact of recent genetic discoveries on both different population segments and society as a whole. The authors address the medical and ethical implications of the...
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Age groups: Adulthood (22+)
Science at the Borders: Immigrant Medical Inspection and the Shaping of the Modern Industrial Labor Force -- by Amy Fairchild (Author) (Book)
"In Science at the Borders, Fairchild retells the immigrant story, offering a new interpretation of the medical exam and the role it played in the lives of the 25 million immigrants who entered the...
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Cracking the Genome: Inside the Race to Unlock Human DNA -- by Kevin Davies (Author) (Book)
"In 1953, James Watson and Francis Crick unveiled the double helix structure of DNA. The discovery was a profound moment in the history of science, but solving the structure of the genetic material...
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Age groups: Adulthood (22+)
The 36-Hour Day: A Family Guide to Caring for Persons with Alzheimer Disease, Related Dementing Illnesses, and Memory Loss in Later Life -- by Nancy Mace, Peter Rabins (Authors) (Book)
Description (from the publisher or distributor): "An excellent, practical manual for families and professionals involved in the care of persons with progressive illnesses... The book is specific and...
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Age groups: Adulthood (22+)
VA Maryland Healthcare System Addiction Treatment Program, Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment (Service Provider)
Specialties: Substance Abuse
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Age groups: Adolescence (13-21), Adulthood (22+)
Offices:Diary of A Teenage Smoker: Why Girls Start Smoking and How They Quit (Video - Parent)
"Featuring teenage girls discussing their smoking experiences, this video examines girls' unique gender-based reasons for starting, the complications surrounding their health, the frustration of...
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Age groups: Adolescence (13-21), Adulthood (22+)
Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Hotline (Online)
Offers a hotline number to help pregnant women and mothers with newborns identify free or low-cost services for themselves and their infants in their communities. The MCH Hotline is a service of the...
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