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Understanding Thyroid Disorders
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This is another handy little publication from the Family Doctor series. The subject is the thyroid gland, which although weighs less than an ounce and is small in size, is one of our most important organs. It controls our metabolism and is responsible for the normal functioning of every cell in our body. The author specialises in the diagnosis and management of thyroid disease in his capacity as a Consultant Physician & Endocrinologist at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. |
Author: Dr Anthony Toft,
Former President of the British Thyroid Association and The Royal College
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Publish by: Family Doctor Publications Ltd.in association with the British Medical Association
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Year: 2006
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Pages: 115
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Cost: Rs. 380
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Understanding Back Pain
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A concise little booklet written with clarity and detail. Besides being handy for those who actually suffer from back pain, it is highly recommended for most age groups starting with the teen years. It applies to those who love the outdoors, sports, trekking, dancing and for the those who compromise their posture by leading sedentary lives or spend long hours on their feet. It is definitely for those who believe in the old adage of 'better safe than sorry'. |
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Author: Professor Malcolm Jayson
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Publish by: Family Doctor Publications in association with The British Medical Association
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Year: 2006
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Pages: 150
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Cost: Rs. 380
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Final Exit
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To respect people's choices about dying is the underlying theme of this book considered the 'first of its kind in America'. |
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Author: Derek Humphry
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Publish by: Dell
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Social Work Practice and Men who have Sex with Men
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A painstakingly researched and significant contribution to understanding a frequently marginalised segment of society and its concerns. |
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Author: Sherry Joseph
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Publish by: Sage Publications
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Year: 2005
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Pages: 312
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Cost: Rs. 380
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AIDS in Asia - The Challenge Ahead
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An invaluable contribution to those combating HIV/AIDS anywhere in the world today be they health workers, public health professionals, health administrators NGOs or community-based organisations dealing with AIDS. |
Author: Jai P.Narain
World Health Organisation, Regional Office SE Asia, New Delhi
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Publish by: Sage Publications
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Year: 2004
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Pages: 395
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Cost: Rs. 295
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