Medicine

James Herriot, strapped into the cockpit of a Tiger Moth trainer, feels rather out of place, but he hasn't found a new profession and it surely won't be long before the RAF come round to his point of view. James Herriot's sixth volume of unforgettable memoirs sees him dreaming of the day when he can... More

Let over 65 scientists and clinicians, all diabetes and exercise experts, brought together by Editor-in-Chief Neil Ruderman, MD, Dphil, and Editors John T. Devlin, MD, and Stephen H. Schneider, MD, show you how to: Use exercise to treat type 2 diabetes. Use exercise to prevent your at risk patients ... More

The medical community constantly reviews and reconsiders the data that is collected on diseases and infections in order to provide more effective care to those who suffer the maladies. Reflecting the most recent advancements in medical technology and knowledge, The Encyclopedia of Infectious Disease... More

What every woman (and most men) should know about Indian men… Best-selling novelist and columnist Shobha De gives us a provocative, no-holds-barred guide to the Indian man. Among the questions she asks and answers are the following: • Are men worth the time women spend on them? • Is it pos... More

What is gene therapy? How are genes delivered? Which diseases can be treated? What is the status of current clinical trials? What are the ethical issues? What are the future prospects? Understanding Gene Therapy answers all these questions and more, providing an ideal introduction to this complex an... More

Homoeopathy today, by and large, is practised as allopathy. An average practioner first gets a patient diagnosed allopathically via the route of tests, etc., and then prescribes medicines on the basis of the name of the ailment. This is partly because of the aggressive propaganda extolling the usefu... More

Rapid advances in diagnostic medicine have made it crucial for consumers to have access to up-to-date, objective information about the tools commonly used by physicians, hospitals, and commercial labs. Fully revised and updated, The Patient's Guide to Medical Tests, Second Edition provides a basic u... More

The Yorkshire dales have never seemed more beautiful for James - now he has a lovely wife by his side, a partner's plate on the gate and the usual menagerie of farm animals, pets and owners demanding his constant attention and teaching him a few lessons along the way. All of the old Darrowby friends... More

Various studies have proved the effectiveness of magnets, how they have been useful in curing health problems. The authors detail several methods for treating symptoms ranging from asthma to toothaches, and weigh the benefits of such products as magnetic... More