The Official Patients Sourcebook on Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia or Massage Basics

The Official Patient's Sourcebook on Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia: A Revised and Updated Directory for the Internet Age

Author: Icon Health Publications

This sourcebook has been created for patients who have decided to make education and Internet-based research an integral part of the treatment process. Although it gives information useful to doctors, caregivers and other health professionals, it also tells patients where and how to look for information covering virtually all topics related to chronic lymphocytic leukemia, from the essentials to the most advanced areas of research. The title of this book includes the word official. This reflects the fact that the sourcebook draws from public, academic, government, and peer-reviewed research. Selected readings from various agencies are reproduced to give you some of the latest official information available to date on chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Following an introductory chapter, the sourcebook is organized into three parts. PART I: THE ESSENTIALS; Chapter 1. The Essentials on Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia: Guidelines; Chapter 2. Seeking Guidance; Chapter 3. Clinical Trials and Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia; PART II: ADDITIONAL RESOURCES AND ADVANCED MATERIAL; Chapter 4. Studies on Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia; Chapter 5. Patents on Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia; Chapter 6. Books on Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia; Chapter 7. Multimedia on Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia; Chapter 8. Periodicals and News on Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia; Chapter 9. Physician Guidelines and Databases; Chapter 10. Dissertations on Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia; PART III. APPENDICES; Appendix A. Researching Your Medications; Appendix B. Researching Alternative Medicine; Appendix C. Finding Medical Libraries; Appendix D. Your Rights and Insurance; ONLINE GLOSSARIES; CHRONIC LYMPHOCYTIC LEUKEMIA GLOSSARY; INDEX. Related topics include: Chronic granulocytic leukemia, chronic lymphocyte leukemia, Chronic Myelocytic Leukemia, Chronic Myeloid Leukemia, lymphocytic leukemia.

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Massage Basics

Author: Davide Sechi

The art and science of massage come together in a comprehensive guide to every stroke of every style for every part of the body and for every lifestyle. Full-color photos show expert hands at work, with closeups of movements so deep and effective you almost feel better by just turning the pages. More than any other book, this reveals how massage affects the organs and muscles being worked, with helpful charts and illustrations. Athletes get special attention, along with techniques especially geared to children, pregnant women, and seniors, and to relieve occupational tensions. Nearly every aspect of massage finds coverage, from traditional reflexology, Shiatsu, Shu, and Du Mai, to the latest anti-stress, manual lymph drainage, connective tissue relaxation, and sensual massages.