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This digital document is an article from Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, published by Thomson Gale on July 1, 2007. The length of the article is 2293 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Successful treatment of Hailey-Hailey disease with acitretin.(CASE REPORTS)
Author: Emily M. Berger
Publication: Journal of Drugs in Dermatology (Magazine/Journal)
Date: July 1, 2007
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 6Issue: 7Page: 734(3)

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This is the story of a young man's recovery from a devastating stroke, taking the reader on a journey far beyond the typical "survivor" story, into the depths of a young man's feelings, across ten years of physical and emotional challenges."Paul does not let anything stop him from exploring and treating life as a gutsy adventure," says Barbara Newborn, author of "Return to Ithaca."

Follow Paul's story from his fight to live...his stubborn determination to return to work...his joy in testing his physical limits...getting lost in a coal mine...lobbying Congress on the space program...traveling to Europe...finding job, losing jobs...building a new career and a new life. ... Read more

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wonderful book
THIS BOOK IS VERY INSPIRATIONAL AND HAVING A STROKE MYSELF IT WAS A WONDERFUL ENCOURAGING READ. IT ARRIVED AS STATED, WILL DO BUSINESS AGAIN. THANK YOU.

HOW TO CONQUER THE WORLD WITH oNE HAND
wE BOTH ENJOYED THIS BOOK ..i BEING THE CARE-GIVER WITH MY OWN DISABLING ISSUES AND mY BOYFRIENDrECOVERING FROM A STROKE

How to Conquer the World with One Hand...And an Attitude
Best "help" book I've read since my 33 year old son had a stroke.Couldn't put the book down and was amazed at how many similar things that we had gone through--AWESOME read for any young person who had a stroke or their caregivers.

It gave me hope!
My father is much older than Paul when he suffered his stroke in December of 2000.My father's stroke was very severe and has left him totally paralyzed on his right side and unable to speak or effectively communicate in any manner, which is the same side and conditions that Paul suffered.This book gave me hope that some day my 78-yr. old father may be able to communicate on some level.All speech therapy has been stopped for my father, but after reading this book and seeing what 8 years of therapy has done for Paul, my family is looking into our options once again.I can think of nearly nothing worse than being able to understand most of what is being said around you and not being able to communicate back.People with aphasia are essentially trapped within their own body.Thanks, Paul for having the courage to move forward with your life and to tell your story.It truly gave me hope!!

What an attitude!He must be from Philly.
I admit, I am also from Philly, and nobody messes with us. Paul wouldn't accept any diagnosis other than a life that was interesting and fulfilling.It's remarkable how he struggled to get back his body. It's a funny uplifting book that should give inspiration to other head trauma victims. (Anda nice reminder to the rest of us.)Paul and Stephanie have written about regaining a lifestyle they enjoyed in spite of new disablities. I found it fascinating that Paul came back with more of a sense of humor and a more outgoing personality. Imagine a man with aphasia starting conversations with his fellow commuters! What pluck.It's a readable book, for anyone, not just stroke victims. ... Read more

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This is the personal account of a family’s journey when their daughter, Torrey, is diagnosed with an aggressive cancer. The purpose is to share their choices of an alternative cancer therapy and the role of faith in that decision. ... Read more

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We Do Have a Choice
The book, TORREY'S MIRACLE - A MATTER OF CHOICE, is the story of the Morse family's journey of finding good health for their daughter, Torrey.Torrey was diagnosed with "diffuse histiocytic lymphoma," in 1978 when she was eight years old.This cancer is an adult, aggressive cancer, rare in children.TORREY'S MIRACLE tells the story, beginning with Torrey's diagnosis of cancer, the starting of a traditional chemo/radition treatment, stopping this very painful and debilitating treatment, finding an alternative treatment, and ending with the successful treatment of "Immune Augmentation Therapy" at the IAT Clinic in Freeport, Grand Bahama Island.Torrey is now a healthy, happy, functional adult of 31 years.Much of the book is taken directly from the diary Margaret Morse kept while she and Torrey were at the Clinic. There is a history, development of the treatment, follow-up and how things are today. Margaret gives credit and appreciation to all those who helped the family on its journey.
Information about IAT Clinic: telephone, fax, and email numbers as well as the website are included in the book. The book is very helpful is sharing with others who have caancer.
Torrey's story was beneficial to me when I was diagnosed with cancer. I have talked with others who also went to IAT Clinic.
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Prostate cancer patients will find in this book acomprehensive concise and easy to understand overview of techniquesand methods for treating this disease. the AUTHORs review the oldguidelines and clearly present the new ones. All of the major changesin diagnosing and treating prostate cancer are explained in depth andan extensive discussion of alternative treatment methods isincluded. the tools presented here will enable patients tointelligently discuss their options with their doctors. the emotionalissues the patient faces are discussed as well and readers areencouraged to turn to loved ones for the support they will need ... Read more

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Good book with important new information.
This book has important new information about prostate cancer.It is one of the first books to point out that surgery is not the way to go. ... Read more

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A "must read" for prostrate cancer patients!
As a prostrate cancer patient, I found "New Guidelines for Surviving Prostrate Cancer" to be extremely informative. It's unique presentation by the authors is direct and, at the same time, compassionate. It is unlike any other text of its kind! I was able to make a more informed decision as to the most appropriate therapy in my case. I would highly recommend it to anyone who wants to understand the options for surviving prostrate cancer.
Dr. John Valente

The BestResource Around
This book is the best resource for anyone with prostate cancer and their family members.It is easy to understand and gives you the most up to date information on prevention, diagnosis and treatment.

The Best Resource Around
"Updated Guidelines" is the best source for information about prostate cancer.There is no other book that provides easy to understand definitions and answers about every treatment.The book is not only good for those with prostate cancer but for family members as well.

Finally...
From diagnosis to treatment, this book provides detailed explanations of what to expect at each stage.Combining a Doctor's expertise and a patient's experience, Updated Guidelines outlines tests, medical options and insurance guidelines as well as valuable advice on dealing with the emotional and psychological implications of living with cancer. I highly recommend this book for prostate cancer patients and their families. ... Read more

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Author is an occupational therapist for Moore County Schools, Carthage, NC. First volume in this series. Presents conditions commonly seen in children, their impact, and suggests interventions. For students and therapists. Softcover. DNLM: Occupational Therapy--in infancy & childhood. ... Read more

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Pediatric therapy
This text provides excellent information on a variety of difficulty to find topics like pediatric cardiac interventions, burn care and oncology.The authors provide excellent information on a variety of pediatricdysfunctions organized into body systems.The chapters provide excellentcurrent information about body system structure and physiology, as well aspractical applications for the occupational therapist.The chapter on thecognitive system provides one of the best orientations to mentalretardation interventions I have ever seen.The biggest limitation of thisbook is its structure.It is organized by body systems and has specificcases illustrating disorders in these systems. This makes better as atextbook than as a reference book. ... Read more

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Aktuell und kritisch fasst dieses Taschenbuch die praktischen Aspekte der Insulinbehandlung zusammen: Für viele Ärzte ist dieses Buch deshalb zum wichtigsten Leitfaden der Insulintherapie geworden. Die sechste Auflage wurde vollständig überarbeitet. Zu Insulinanaloga wird anhand neuester Literatur Stellung bezogen. Bei Typ-2-Diabetes plädieren die Autoren für eine "Revolution" der Insulintherapie: Statt rigider Diätpläne und konventioneller Insulintherapie propagieren sie primär eine Behandlung mit präprandialen, bedarfsgerechten Gaben von Normalinsulin und liberaler Kost.
Mittlerweile gibt es in Deutschland 800.000 Menschen, die Insulin spritzen - von Ärzten aller Fachgebiete erwartet der Patient, dass sie mit der Insulintherapie vertraut sind. Auch für Medizinstudenten ist dieses Buch sehr gut geeignet. Der Leser erhält einen übersichtlichen, kurzgefassten und praxisnahen Leitfaden zur wirksamen Durchführung der Insulintherapie. ... Read more

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This book deals with all aspects of surgery of the pancreas.The leadingauthorities from all over the world havecontributed tothis volume.Surgery of acute pancreatitis, chronicpancreatitis and pancreaticmalignancies is demonstrated.Thisbook defines standards for pancreaticand general surgeons.In addition all aspects of diagnostics, pathophysiology andbasic scientific data with regard to pancreatic disease arepresented. ... Read more

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IT'S AN EXCELENT BOOK
El Dr. Berger y su grupo de la Universidad de Ulm, llevan a lo largo de años, estudios clínicos vanguardistas en el terreno de las enfermedades pancreáticas, en especial de los procesos inflamatorios agudos. Consideroindispensable, que cualquier médico que este dedicado al estudio ytratamiento de las enfermedades del páncreas, debe tener esta obra en suacervo bibliográfico, ya que el contenido es didactico, a su vez profundo,y permite la mejor comprensión de los diferentes procesospatologicos delpáncreas. Este grupo ha planteado directrices en el tratamiento quirúrgico,tanto de la pancreatitis crónica, como del cáncer del páncreas, y estaobra, detalla claramente (y con lujo de detalles), no solamente laspropuestas quirúgicas del grupo de Ulm, sino las internacionalmenteaceptadas. Repito, es una excelente obra que se debe de tener y consultar. ... Read more

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Marie Berger's book is very revealing, giving people a further insight into haemophilia. Bringing up her son with haemophilia and four other children is understandably difficult. This is an enjoyable read for everyone and is very informative for those affected by haemophilia. ... Read more

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"A Woman's Decision" includes updated material on breast implants and the FDA hearings in the US; 16 new patient interviews; the latest breast cancer treatment information and the newest reconstructive techniques; and new chapters on chemotherapy and cancer support groups. The appendix and bibliography sections have been greatly expanded to include the most up-to-date resources for information on breast cancer and breast reconstruction. ... Read more

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Fantastic for newly diagnosed breast cancer patients!
As with the lady above, this book helped me after my diagnosis.My surgeon presented me with the most conservative treatment(lumpectomy, radiation, possible chemotherapy) but gave me the book at the end of the visit.I pored over this book for the weekend and came to the conclusion that the most conservative treatment was not for me.Gives pros and cons of each treatment option and who is best suited for that particular option.Wonderful book.I passed it on to my friends, one of whom is now in the process of making her own decisions, unfortunately.Because she had already seen this book and had time to think about what she wanted rather than waiting until diagnosis, she knew exactly how she wanted to handle her disease.HIGHLY RECOMMENDED READING FOR ALL WOMEN!

Help for the hard choices - breast cancer reconstruction.
When I was diagnosed with breast cancer, I had many questions aboutreconstruction.My surgeons gave me the alternatives and left the decisionto me.I needed help.Help came from the women who stepped forward to"show" the results of their reconstruction decisions and fromthis book with its frank and openly presented pictures, personal storiesand explanations.Thank you to the authors!I found that even though I am"more than my breasts", I appreciated being presented with allthe sides/choices in the reconstruction question. Information is soempowering!I have given at least a dozen of these books to friends andacquaintances with breast cancer and one major, major hospital hereintown regularly gives "A Woman's Decision" to their breast cancerpatients. That is how I heard about it.My friend received it from hersurgeon at her hospital!I am online now because I am about to give awaymy last copy and need to order a few more to have on hand.......unfortunately.Will it never end! ... Read more

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This practical action guide features the Breathe-Easy Plan-an 8-week program that puts you back in control of your life. The Plan features seven simple steps that show how to create an arsenal for relief, increase your resistance, adapt your home, and eat to beat allergies and asthma. ... Read more

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Yes, Chronic pain is real and hurts you in many ways, how to cope.
There comes a time in many people's lives where chronic pain happens for many reasons. It is depressing.You have pain, a lot. No one wants to listen to you talk about it. It also does something sad to your ego, feelings about yourself and it changes your life without asking your permission. It takes away the life you knew and your freedom. Usually , these changes go along with aging and loss and are difficult and lonely feelings, along with the pain. When people are tired of listening to you complain, get this book. Your complications from the chronic pain are very real, yet no one wants to discuss this with you. They are real. You must accept yourself where you are, do what you can to help yourself and be assertive, yet accept you may be a bit different than you were when well. You will win in the end. This book will help you.Help with the side effects of chronic pain

Healing Pain
Despite the title, Healing Pain does not focus on relieving physical pain. This book looks beyond the physical aspects of pain into the often hidden aspects of emotional suffering associated with chronic pain. The author, a pain management specialist, reflects that chronic pain, be it from cancer, fibromyalgia, or an acute injury that never fully healed, have some very specific things in common. The most significant of these aspects is the overall emotional toll that it takes on the individual and his or her family. The nature of chronic pain, depression, guilt, and concerns over potential addictions to pain medicines are just a few of the very important topics discussed in this book. Exercises, topics for journaling, and step by step programs to alleviate emotional pain are also dispersed throughout this important groundbreaking text.

Powerful , helpful and a gripping read.
"Healing Pain" delivers.I'm ordering copies for a family member who has MS; an attorney friend specializing in elder law, many of whose clients deal with chronic pain; and a friend studying for the Episcopal priesthood who has already served as a hospital chaplain, meeting many patients coping with pain.These friends don't have time or energy for reading books that come up empty.This one looked promising, based on the author's credentials as an oncologist specializing in pain management.It turns out that she's had cancer herself.On many levels, and in the most personal way, she knows what she's talking about.There are real answers here.

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