Read Online: Book Description: Two years ago, I was congratulating a young Muslimah on her engagement. She was thrilled about starting married life and you could see the happiness emanating from her as everyone gave her their best wishes. A few months later, I could tell something was wrong. After some cajoling, she shyly […]
Author Archives: knowledgeisle
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Read Online: Book Description: The ECG Made Practical is a clinically-orientated book, showing how the electrocardiogram can help in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with symptoms suggesting cardiovascular disease. The underlying philosophy of this Seventh Edition remains that the ECG has to be interpreted in the light of the patient’s history and physical […]
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While there are endless diets, supplements, and meal replacement plans claiming to ensure rapid weight loss, most lack any scientific evidence. There are, however, some strategies backed by science that do have an impact on weight management. These strategies include exercising, keeping track of calorie intake, intermittent fasting, and reducing the number of carbohydrates in […]
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Read Online: Book Description: Celebrating sexual diversity in contemporary society. Human Sexuality: Diversity in Contemporary Society takes a sex-positive approach, encouraging students to become proactive in and about their own sexual well-being and includes an emphasis on the importance of affirming and supporting intimacy and mutual satisfaction in sexual expression. It also strives to […]
Biology, Health, Medicine, Neurology, Physical and Mental Health, Surgery
Existing drugs may cut off ‘fuel supply’ to an aggressive brain cancer
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One of the most aggressive forms of brain cancer is glioblastoma, which has a low survival rate and is difficult to treat. One type of glioblastoma is mitochondrial brain cancer. This type relies on overactive mitochondria, or the “cellular powerhouses,” to grow and spread. New research in cell cultures has found that this type of […]
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Read Online: Book Description: This book examines the human proclivity to resist changing our beliefs. Drawing on psychological, neurological, and philosophical research, and integrating topics as wide ranging as emotion, cognition, social (and physical) context, and learning theory, Lao and Young explore why this resistance to change impedes our learning and progression. They also […]
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Being overweight or obese can lead to a range of health problems. Although many different “fad” diets are available, a balanced lifestyle and nutritious diet are the key to healthful living and better weight control. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, around 93.3 million adults in the United States had obesity in […]
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Read Online: Book Description: Medical students encounter many challenges on their path to success, from managing their time, applying theory to practice, and passing exams. The Medical Student Survival Skills series helps medical students navigate core subjects of the curriculum, providing accessible, short reference guides for OSCE preparation and hospital placements. These guides are […]
Art, Book Of The Day, Books, Neurology, Psychology, Science, Self Help
Life Hack : Creating a better you: self improvement guide
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Read Online: Book Description: Life Hack: Success – Creating A Better You is the guide you need to inspire you to take your internal happiness to the next level. Sometimes you just need a little encouragement to do this. This guide has the expert tips and tricks to help you do just that. It […]
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Read Online: Book Description: This volume explores the latest research in central nervous system (CNS) targeted nanocarriers, methods for their synthesis, and its characterization process. Chapters in this book cover topics such as polymeric nanoparticles and liposomes; self-assembled peptide-based scaffolds for lesions of the nervous system; use of peptides as CNS drugs and as […]