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1) Concussion
Author
Language
English
Description
The unlikely story of Dr. Bennet Omalu, the pathologist who made one of the most significant medical discoveries of the twenty-first century, a discovery that challenges the existence of America's favorite sport and puts him in the crosshairs of football's most powerful corporation: the NFL.
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (1 video file, approximately 46 min., 37 sec.) : digital, .flv file, sound
Language
English
Description
Pressure areas can develop in any setting whether it is acute care, long term care or home health. It becomes a vital part of every health care provider's daily care to know what a pressure area is, how it can happen and how to prevent it. This two part program on wound management prepares your staff to better understand good skin care.
Author
Publisher
American Cancer Society
Pub. Date
2011.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (48 pages)
Language
English
Description
"Offering children with cancer an effective way to deal with anxiety, pain, fear, and the many other challenges of the disease and its treatment, this illustrated healing guide introduces the technique of visualization. Practice images accompany 17 different visualization techniques for 5 common challenges faced by children undergoing treatment for cancer. Calming and empowering, this book shows kids how to take advantage of their already active imaginations...
Author
Series
Publisher
Cuento de Luz SL
Pub. Date
2011.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (42 pages)
Language
English
Description
"This moving account based on a true story chronicles the friendship between a snail and a small child in a wheelchair and explores issues concerning physical disabilities. A small snail in a shell winds up hanging on a chord around Yago's neck. Realizing that Yago cannot speak, the snail learns to analyze the different sounds of the child's heartbeat and finds a renewed interest in life. This insightful story will teach children to accept differences...
Author
Publisher
American Cancer Society
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
Description
"Responding to the fact that coping with a parent's death can be especially hard on young children, this beautifully written and illustrated book is a valuable resource for parents and counselors. Ten-year-old Emily and seven-year-old Ben must deal with the loss of their mother to cancer. Guided by conversations with their father, they embark on a journey of grief and healing, each searching for a path to acceptance. Along the way, both children realize...
Author
Series
Publisher
Scarecrow Press
Pub. Date
2007.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (112 pages)
Language
English
Description
"Teens can lead normal, active lives despite having Epilepsy, and this book shows them how other teens are doing so. Through their stories they offer advice on whether and how to tell friends, dates, teachers, or an employer about the condition. Important teen issues, such as driving, dating, sports, and college are addressed. How the Americans with Disabilities Act(ADA) applies to people with epilepsy is also reviewed."--
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (1 video file, approximately 18 min., 34 sec.) : digital, .flv file, sound
Language
English
Description
Prevention of falls should be a focus in your facility. Two-thirds of seniors who have fallen will have a repeat fall within six months. The focus on preventative action needs to be centered on awareness of conditions that predispose a person to fall. This program provides practical guidelines to identify risks.
Author
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield
Pub. Date
[2014]
Physical Desc
xvii, 165 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
"The shoulder is the most mobile joint in the body, and not surprisingly, we use it the most. Lifting, pushing, pulling, throwing, catching, hugging-- more motion than any other joint. If you keep applying the same pressure over and over, the strength and stability of the structure being pressured will wear down. And when it does, it limits your ability to do even simple things you're used to doing. Demirakos explores the anatomy and function of the...
10) Black Death
Author
Series
Publisher
ABDO Publishing
Pub. Date
2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 p.)
Language
English
Description
"Germs are everywhere--in your mouth, on your clothes, on everything you touch. Some we can't live without; others are microscopic killing machines. This title looks at the fascinating struggle to understand and control the spread of one of mankind's deadliest plagues, The Black Death. Readers will learn all about the Black Death, from the causes to the desperate cures to the end. ABDO & Daughters is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company."--
Author
Publisher
American Cancer Society
Pub. Date
2012.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 pages)
Language
English
Description
"Written for children whose parents are cancer survivors, this thoughtful and engaging book address important survivorship issues to help families move on after treatment ends. Containing a message of hope and healing, the topics include the possibility of recurrence, continued fatigue, pain, and other symptoms, exercise and diet, proper rest and sleep, and returning to work and social life."--
Author
Series
Publisher
Britannica Educational Publishing
Pub. Date
2015.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (128 pages)
Language
English
Description
"Biopharmaceuticals represent an exciting frontier in the application of biotechnology and a rapidly developing sector of the pharmaceutical industry. Biopharmaceuticals are distinct from synthetic drugs in that they are derived from biological sources and manufactured using biotechnology. Biopharmaceutical research has already led to the development of therapies for various life-threatening illnesses, including skin cancer and leukemia, among others,...
Author
Series
Publisher
Scarecrow Press
Pub. Date
2007.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (176 pages)
Language
English
Description
"It is difficult enough for teens growing up today to deal with the regular issues arising from family, school, and relationships, regardless of whether they have physical disabilities or not. Add to those problems the extra obstacles that visual, hearing, and physical impairments present some teens, and the road to adulthood just got exponentially more complex.Physical Disabilities: The Ultimate Teen Guide provides a roadmap through these additional...
14) Smallpox
Author
Series
Publisher
ABDO Publishing
Pub. Date
2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.9 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 p.)
Language
English
Description
"Germs are everywhere--in your mouth, on your clothes, on everything you touch. Some we can't live without; others are microscopic killing machines. This title looks at the fascinating struggle to understand and control the spread of one of mankind's deadliest killer, Smallpox. Readers will learn all about Smallpox, from the infection and symptoms to treatment and vaccinations. ABDO & Daughters is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company."--
15) What Are Germs?
Author
Series
Publisher
ABDO Publishing
Pub. Date
2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 p.)
Language
English
Description
"Germs are everywhere--in your mouth, on your clothes, on everything you touch. Some we can't live without; others are microscopic killing machines. This title looks at the fascinating struggle to understand and control the spread of germs. Readers will learn all about the history of germs, the kinds of germs and how to fight off germs. ABDO & Daughters is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company."--
16) Flu
Author
Series
Publisher
ABDO Publishing
Pub. Date
2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 p.)
Language
English
Description
"Germs are everywhere--in your mouth, on your clothes, on everything you touch. Some we can't live without; others are microscopic killing machines. This title looks at the fascinating struggle to understand and control the spread of one of mankind's deadliest pandemics, The Flu. Readers will learn all about the Flu, from how it is spread to the desperate treatments to how it affects people today. ABDO & Daughters is an imprint of ABDO Publishing...
Author
Series
Publisher
Scarecrow Press
Pub. Date
2011.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (190 pages)
Language
English
Description
"Cancer hits hard at any age, but it is especially challenging for teens who must battle their disease while negotiating the tricky terrain of adolescence. This book explores the range of challenges cancer places on both teens who have cancer and teens who have friends or family members with cancer. Denise Thornton follows cancer's devastating path through a teen's life from diagnosis to treatment and survivorship, with special attention to how cancer...
19) Malaria
Author
Series
Publisher
ABDO Publishing
Pub. Date
2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.1 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 p.)
Language
English
Description
"Germs are everywhere--in your mouth, on your clothes, on everything you touch. Some we can't live without; others are microscopic killing machines. This title looks at the fascinating struggle to understand and control the spread of one of mankind's deadliest diseases, Malaria. Readers will learn all about Malaria, from the causes to the treatments and cures to how it affects people today. ABDO & Daughters is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company."--...
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