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Complications

A Surgeon's Notes on an Imperfect Science

by Atul Gawande ...

Narrated by Robert Petkoff ...

Unabridged

9 hours 31 min

****A new unabridged recording**A brilliant and courageous doctor reveals, in gripping accounts of true cases, the power and limits of modern medicine.**Sometimes in medicine the only way to know what is truly going on in a patient is to operate, to look inside with one's own eyes. This audio is exploratory surgery on medicine itself, laying bare a science not in its idealized form but as it ... Read more

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****A new unabridged recording**A brilliant and courageous doctor reveals, in gripping accounts of true cases, the power and limits of modern medicine.**Sometimes in medicine the only way to know what is truly going on in a patient is to operate, to look inside with one's own eyes. This audio is exploratory surgery on medicine itself, laying bare a science not in its idealized form but as it
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Тяжелый случай

by Атул Гаванде ...

Narrated by Дмитрий Полонецкий ...

Unabridged

10 hours 56 min

Книга Атула Гаванде, практикующего хирурга и известного популяризатора науки, – блестящее, смелое и невероятно увлекательное повествование о буднях врача, ежедневно имеющего дело с жизнью и смертью, вынужденного принимать решения подчас в ситуациях, когда наука ненадежна, информация ограничена, а ставкой является жизнь человека. Рассказывая трогательные, пронзительные истории из своей практики, ... Read more

$10.99 USD

Книга Атула Гаванде, практикующего хирурга и известного популяризатора науки, – блестящее, смелое и невероятно увлекательное повествование о буднях врача, ежедневно имеющего дело с жизнью и смертью, вынужденного принимать решения подчас в ситуациях, когда наука ненадежна, информация ограничена, а ставкой является жизнь человека. Рассказывая трогательные, пронзительные истории из своей практики,
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Neurology Rounds with the Maverick

by Bernard M. Patten MD ...

Narrated by Gregory V. Diehl ...

Unabridged

12 hours 49 min

In Neurology Rounds with the Maverick, clinical neurologist Dr. Bernard M. Patten recounts his most profound, entertaining, and uncommon experiences with patients throughout his 34-year medical career.Learn about the strange case of the teenage girl who got pulled out of class for medical treatment because she couldn’t stop laughing. Then consider the 14-year-old who faked grand mal seizures for ... Read more

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In Neurology Rounds with the Maverick, clinical neurologist Dr. Bernard M. Patten recounts his most profound, entertaining, and uncommon experiences with patients throughout his 34-year medical career.Learn about the strange case of the teenage girl who got pulled out of class for medical treatment because she couldn’t stop laughing. Then consider the 14-year-old who faked grand mal seizures for
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Hipnosis de pérdida de peso rápida y extrema para mujeres mayores de 30 años

by Emma ASMR Meditation ...

Narrated by Carolina Avendano ...

Unabridged

3 hours 4 min

¿Quieres perder peso naturalmente con nuestro programa aprobado “Free-Fat” que ya ha ayudado a muchas personas a perder libras excesivas?Si la respuesta es Sí, entonces absolutamente necesitas escuchar esto.La hipnoterapia de reducción de peso es cada vez más común en las personas de todo el mundo.El objetivo de la hipnoterapia de pérdida de peso es hacerte mejor en tu salud, cambiar el ... Read more

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¿Quieres perder peso naturalmente con nuestro programa aprobado “Free-Fat” que ya ha ayudado a muchas personas a perder libras excesivas?Si la respuesta es Sí, entonces absolutamente necesitas escuchar esto.La hipnoterapia de reducción de peso es cada vez más común en las personas de todo el mundo.El objetivo de la hipnoterapia de pérdida de peso es hacerte mejor en tu salud, cambiar el
... Read more
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Life in Her Hands

The Inspiring Story of a Pioneering Female Surgeon

by Averil Mansfield ...

Narrated by Averil Mansfield ...

Unabridged

9 hours 55 min

Brought to you by Penguin.'A great read. I am honoured to have worked with such a legend' David Nott'A role model for women' Independent'A wonderful read' Julian Fellowes'Remarkable' Lauren Laverne'Charming' GuardianWe were occasionally expected to travel by ambulance to a serious case and would always have ... ... Read more

$15.21 USD

Brought to you by Penguin.'A great read. I am honoured to have worked with such a legend' David Nott'A role model for women' Independent'A wonderful read' Julian Fellowes'Remarkable' Lauren Laverne'Charming' GuardianWe were occasionally expected to travel by ambulance to a serious case and would always have ...
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The Beating Heart

The Art and Science of Our Most Vital Organ

by Robin Choudhury ...

Narrated by John Telfer ...

Unabridged

6 hours 41 min

Bloomsbury presents The Beating Heart: The Art and Science of Our Most Vital Organ by Robin Choudhury, read by John Telfer.In The Beating Heart, Robin Choudhury explores how the heart has been represented over time and across cultures. He investigates the interplay between the heart depictions of successive eras and the prevailing cultural discourse – religious, social, philosophical – of each. In ... Read more

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Bloomsbury presents The Beating Heart: The Art and Science of Our Most Vital Organ by Robin Choudhury, read by John Telfer.In The Beating Heart, Robin Choudhury explores how the heart has been represented over time and across cultures. He investigates the interplay between the heart depictions of successive eras and the prevailing cultural discourse – religious, social, philosophical – of each. In
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Wunderschön

Warum wir dem Bann des Äußeren nicht entkommen

by Stéphane Stahl ...

Narrated by Viola Müller ...

Unabridged

7 hours 30 min

WAS IST SCHÖNHEIT – UND WIE PRÄGT SIE UNSER LEBEN? Zwischen Beauty-OPs, Gesichtsfiltern und Aufmerksamkeitsökonomie geraten Fakten schnell aus dem Blick. Extreme dominieren unsere Debatte um Schönheit. Mythen und Vereinfachungen ersetzen echte Erkenntnisse. Was macht Schönheit wirklich aus? Welche Rolle spielt sie in unserem Alltag? Wie wirkt sie in Beruf, Liebe, Politik oder Medien? Erfahren Sie ... Read more

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WAS IST SCHÖNHEIT – UND WIE PRÄGT SIE UNSER LEBEN? Zwischen Beauty-OPs, Gesichtsfiltern und Aufmerksamkeitsökonomie geraten Fakten schnell aus dem Blick. Extreme dominieren unsere Debatte um Schönheit. Mythen und Vereinfachungen ersetzen echte Erkenntnisse. Was macht Schönheit wirklich aus? Welche Rolle spielt sie in unserem Alltag? Wie wirkt sie in Beruf, Liebe, Politik oder Medien? Erfahren Sie
... Read more
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Ascending America

Five Kidney Donors, 50 Peaks in 50 States, One Record-Breaking Journey

by Matt Harmody MD ...

Narrated by Daniel Fleschner ...

Unabridged

11 hours 53 min

What If Saving a Life Didn’t Limit You, but Propelled You to New Heights?When retired emergency physician and kidney donor Matt Harmody joined a team of four other donors to climb the highest peak in every U.S. state, they weren’t just chasing a Guinness world record. They were out to prove a radical truth: Life after kidney donation has no limits.Ascending America takes you on an edge-of-your ... Read more

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What If Saving a Life Didn’t Limit You, but Propelled You to New Heights?When retired emergency physician and kidney donor Matt Harmody joined a team of four other donors to climb the highest peak in every U.S. state, they weren’t just chasing a Guinness world record. They were out to prove a radical truth: Life after kidney donation has no limits.Ascending America takes you on an edge-of-your
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Controlled Chaos

Surgical Adventures in Chitokoloki Mission Hospital

by David Galloway, Jenni Galloway ...

Narrated by David Galloway, Jenni Galloway ...

Unabridged

6 hours 28 min

Chitokoloki Mission Hospital is a remote but remarkable facility in the North-Western Province of Zambia. This book comes from a compilation of daily reports about life in a remote African mission hospital. It is written from a personal and clinical angle and with a surgical emphasis because that formed the bulk of the activity that has been recorded. The detailed experiences of many patients has ... Read more

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Chitokoloki Mission Hospital is a remote but remarkable facility in the North-Western Province of Zambia. This book comes from a compilation of daily reports about life in a remote African mission hospital. It is written from a personal and clinical angle and with a surgical emphasis because that formed the bulk of the activity that has been recorded. The detailed experiences of many patients has
... Read more
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Robotics Diploma and Engineering Interview Questions and Answers: Exploring Robotics

by Chetan Singh ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Parag G ...

Unabridged

10 hours 4 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice."Robotics Diploma and Engineering Interview Questions and Answers: Exploring Robotics" is an extensive guide designed to help individuals navigate the competitive world of robotics interviews. Whether you are a fresh graduate, an experienced professional, or an aspiring robotics engineer, this robotics book equips you with the knowledge and confidence ... Read more

$7.64 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice."Robotics Diploma and Engineering Interview Questions and Answers: Exploring Robotics" is an extensive guide designed to help individuals navigate the competitive world of robotics interviews. Whether you are a fresh graduate, an experienced professional, or an aspiring robotics engineer, this robotics book equips you with the knowledge and confidence
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Жизнь на кончике скальпеля

Истории нейрохирурга о непростых решениях, потерях и надежд

by Рахул Джандиал, Рахул Джандиал ...

Narrated by Джэм Небеский ...

Series series Сердце медицины
Unabridged

6 hours 30 min

Захватывающие и честные размышления одного из ведущих нейрохирургов мира, доктора медицинских наук Рахула Джандиала о своей профессии, о ценных уроках, которые он получил, общаясь с пациентами, а также о жизни и смерти, стойкости и вере, ранимости и гуманизме. По признанию Рахула Джандиала, в самых тяжелых жизненных обстоятельствах пациенты показали ему, что такое настоящая смелость, милосердие и ... Read more

$11.69 USD

Захватывающие и честные размышления одного из ведущих нейрохирургов мира, доктора медицинских наук Рахула Джандиала о своей профессии, о ценных уроках, которые он получил, общаясь с пациентами, а также о жизни и смерти, стойкости и вере, ранимости и гуманизме. По признанию Рахула Джандиала, в самых тяжелых жизненных обстоятельствах пациенты показали ему, что такое настоящая смелость, милосердие и
... Read more
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Blood and Guts

A History of Surgery

by Richard Hollingham ...

Narrated by Liam Gerrard ...

Unabridged

8 hours 32 min

Today, astonishing surgical breakthroughs are making limb transplants, face transplants, and a host of other previously undreamed-of operations possible. But getting here has not been a simple story of medical progress. In Blood and Guts, veteran science writer Richard Hollingham weaves a compelling narrative from the key moments in surgical history. We have a ringside seat in the operating ... Read more

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Today, astonishing surgical breakthroughs are making limb transplants, face transplants, and a host of other previously undreamed-of operations possible. But getting here has not been a simple story of medical progress. In Blood and Guts, veteran science writer Richard Hollingham weaves a compelling narrative from the key moments in surgical history. We have a ringside seat in the operating
... Read more
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The Graft

How a Pioneering Operation Sparked the Modern Age of Organ Transplants

by Edmund O. Lawler ...

Narrated by Edmund O. Lawler ...

Unabridged

4 hours 3 min

The first human organ transplant in 1950 at a suburban hospital is the focus of The Graft: How a Pioneering Operation Sparked the Modern Age of Organ Transplants. The book examines the controversies the operation generated and the progress medicine has made in organ transplantation. ... Read more

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The first human organ transplant in 1950 at a suburban hospital is the focus of The Graft: How a Pioneering Operation Sparked the Modern Age of Organ Transplants. The book examines the controversies the operation generated and the progress medicine has made in organ transplantation.
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Dr. Mutter's Marvels

A True Tale of Intrigue and Innovation at the Dawn of Modern Medicine

by Cristin O'Keefe Aptowicz ...

Narrated by Erik Singer ...

Unabridged

8 hours 54 min

A mesmerizing biography of the brilliant and eccentric medical innovator who revolutionized American surgery and founded the country’s most famous museum of medical odditiesImagine undergoing an operation without anesthesia performed by a surgeon who refuses to sterilize his tools—or even wash his hands. This was the world of medicine when Thomas Dent Mütter began his trailblazing career as a ... Read more

$15.75 USD

A mesmerizing biography of the brilliant and eccentric medical innovator who revolutionized American surgery and founded the country’s most famous museum of medical odditiesImagine undergoing an operation without anesthesia performed by a surgeon who refuses to sterilize his tools—or even wash his hands. This was the world of medicine when Thomas Dent Mütter began his trailblazing career as a
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GUÍA PARA TRATAMIENTOS ANTI-ENVEJECIMIENTO

by Asomoo.Net ...

Narrated by Voz Digital Leonardo G ...

Unabridged

35 min

Este audiolibro está narrado por una voz digital.GUÍA PARA TRATAMIENTOS ANTI-ENVEJECIMIENTOCURSO DE COSMETOLOGIA;GUÍA PARA TRATAMIENTOS ANTI-ENVEJECIMIENTO;ANTI-ENVEJECIMIENTO;ENVEJECIMIENTO;MAQUILLAJEEmpodérate para una Belleza Sostenible y AuténticaAhora que hemos explorado las profundidades del cuidado anti-envejecimiento, es el momento de convertir este conocimiento en acciones significativas ... Read more

$3.59 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Este audiolibro está narrado por una voz digital.GUÍA PARA TRATAMIENTOS ANTI-ENVEJECIMIENTOCURSO DE COSMETOLOGIA;GUÍA PARA TRATAMIENTOS ANTI-ENVEJECIMIENTO;ANTI-ENVEJECIMIENTO;ENVEJECIMIENTO;MAQUILLAJEEmpodérate para una Belleza Sostenible y AuténticaAhora que hemos explorado las profundidades del cuidado anti-envejecimiento, es el momento de convertir este conocimiento en acciones significativas
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ESCUCHA ESTO ANTES DE ESTUDIAR COSMETOLOGÍA Información de Importancia para todo que quieren la cosmetología de Profesión

by Victor Montas ...

Narrated by Victor Montas ...

Abridged

19 min

En este audio libro vamos hablar sobre la carrera cosmetología, les voy a platicar sobre que es, que hacemos, por qué es tan importante y si a ti te interesa estudiar esta carrera que te está llamando mucho la atención siento que este audio libro te va a servir para comprender un poquito los pros y contras, y en sí lo que es la carrera y lo que implica, entonces comenzamos.Antes de ir directo al ... Read more

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En este audio libro vamos hablar sobre la carrera cosmetología, les voy a platicar sobre que es, que hacemos, por qué es tan importante y si a ti te interesa estudiar esta carrera que te está llamando mucho la atención siento que este audio libro te va a servir para comprender un poquito los pros y contras, y en sí lo que es la carrera y lo que implica, entonces comenzamos.Antes de ir directo al
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Ulykken

by Kirsten Ahlburg ...

Narrated by Caspar Phillipson ...

Series series Læseværkstedet
Unabridged

44 min

Peter arbejder på et kontor. Han har altid meget travlt. Chefen vil gerne have, at han arbejder meget. Men Peter har også familie. En dag skal han hente sin søn Anders i børnehaven efter en travl arbejdsdag. Han er sent på den, og så går det galt.Bogen udkom oprindeligt i 1995 som en del af serien Læseværkstedet på Special-pædagogisk forlag. Den henvender sig til børn, unge og voksne med ... Read more

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Peter arbejder på et kontor. Han har altid meget travlt. Chefen vil gerne have, at han arbejder meget. Men Peter har også familie. En dag skal han hente sin søn Anders i børnehaven efter en travl arbejdsdag. Han er sent på den, og så går det galt.Bogen udkom oprindeligt i 1995 som en del af serien Læseværkstedet på Special-pædagogisk forlag. Den henvender sig til børn, unge og voksne med
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Expert

Understanding the Path to Mastery

by Roger Kneebone ...

Narrated by Roger Kneebone ...

Unabridged

8 hours 15 min

Brought to you by Penguin.What could a lacemaker have in common with vascular surgeons? A Savile Row tailor with molecular scientists? A fighter pilot with jazz musicians? At first glance, very little. But Roger Kneebone, an expert on experts, has spent his life finding unexpected connections.Kneebone maps out a path we're all following, whether in our career or any other part of our lives. He ... Read more

$15.21 USD

Brought to you by Penguin.What could a lacemaker have in common with vascular surgeons? A Savile Row tailor with molecular scientists? A fighter pilot with jazz musicians? At first glance, very little. But Roger Kneebone, an expert on experts, has spent his life finding unexpected connections.Kneebone maps out a path we're all following, whether in our career or any other part of our lives. He
... Read more
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Under the Knife

A History of Surgery in 28 Remarkable Operations

by Arnold van de Laar ...

Narrated by Rich Keeble ...

Unabridged

9 hours 41 min

Surgeon Arnold van de Laar uses his own experience and expertise to tell this engrossing history of surgery through 28 famous operations—from Louis XIV and Einstein to JFK and Houdini.From the story of the desperate man from seventeenth-century Amsterdam who grimly cut a stone out of his own bladder to Bob Marley's deadly toe, Under the Knife offers a wealth of fascinating and unforgettable ... Read more

$24.29 USD

Surgeon Arnold van de Laar uses his own experience and expertise to tell this engrossing history of surgery through 28 famous operations—from Louis XIV and Einstein to JFK and Houdini.From the story of the desperate man from seventeenth-century Amsterdam who grimly cut a stone out of his own bladder to Bob Marley's deadly toe, Under the Knife offers a wealth of fascinating and unforgettable
... Read more
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Saving Sarah

One Mother’s Battle Against the Health Care System to Save Her Daughter’s Life

by Janet Murnaghan ...

Narrated by Teri Schnaubelt ...

Unabridged

7 hours 37 min

When her daughter desperately needed a lung transplant to survive, Janet Murnaghan rallied against the outdated restrictions in healthcare that would limit her daughter's options.Sarah had been dying of cystic fibrosis since the day she was born. The disease quickly ravaged her lungs and little body bit-by-bit. Fragile and frail, she had only weeks to live, when her mom realized the reality of ... Read more

$17.99 USD

When her daughter desperately needed a lung transplant to survive, Janet Murnaghan rallied against the outdated restrictions in healthcare that would limit her daughter's options.Sarah had been dying of cystic fibrosis since the day she was born. The disease quickly ravaged her lungs and little body bit-by-bit. Fragile and frail, she had only weeks to live, when her mom realized the reality of
... Read more
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Confessions of a Surgeon

The Good, the Bad, and the Complicated...Life Behind the O.R. Doors

by Paul A. Ruggieri, MD ...

Narrated by Eric Jason Martin ...

Unabridged

8 hours 2 min

As an active surgeon and former department chairman, Dr. Paul A. Ruggieri has seen the good, the bad, and the ugly of his profession. In Confessions of a Surgeon, he pushes open the doors of the O.R. and reveals the inscrutable place where lives are improved, saved, and sometimes lost. He shares the successes, failures, remarkable advances, and camaraderie that make it exciting. He uncovers the ... Read more

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As an active surgeon and former department chairman, Dr. Paul A. Ruggieri has seen the good, the bad, and the ugly of his profession. In Confessions of a Surgeon, he pushes open the doors of the O.R. and reveals the inscrutable place where lives are improved, saved, and sometimes lost. He shares the successes, failures, remarkable advances, and camaraderie that make it exciting. He uncovers the
... Read more
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Hot Lights, Cold Steel

Life, Death and Sleepless Nights in a Surgeon’s First Years

by Michael J. Collins, MD ...

Narrated by John Pruden ...

Unabridged

9 hours 21 min

When Michael Collins decides to become a surgeon, he is totally unprepared for the chaotic life of a resident at a major hospital. A natural overachiever, Collins's success, in college and medical school led to a surgical residency at one of the most respected medical centers in the world, the famed Mayo Clinic. But compared to his fellow residents Collins feels inadequate and unprepared. All too ... Read more

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When Michael Collins decides to become a surgeon, he is totally unprepared for the chaotic life of a resident at a major hospital. A natural overachiever, Collins's success, in college and medical school led to a surgical residency at one of the most respected medical centers in the world, the famed Mayo Clinic. But compared to his fellow residents Collins feels inadequate and unprepared. All too
... Read more
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Mayo Clinic Guide to Organ Transplant

A Guide for Patients, Caregivers and Living Donors from the World's Leading Transplant Experts

by Bashar A. Aqel, M.D., Julie K. Heimbach, M.D.,, C. Burcin Taner, M.D. ...

Narrated by Mike Lenz ...

Unabridged

7 hours 42 min

The first–ever, comprehensive guide for organ transplant recipients, living donors, and caregivers from Mayo Clinic, a global leader in transplant surgery and research.With decades of experience and over 30,000 life–saving organ transplants performed, Mayo Clinic has one of the largest and most successful transplant programs in the world. With the collective knowledge from expert physicians, ... Read more

$18.89 USD

The first–ever, comprehensive guide for organ transplant recipients, living donors, and caregivers from Mayo Clinic, a global leader in transplant surgery and research.With decades of experience and over 30,000 life–saving organ transplants performed, Mayo Clinic has one of the largest and most successful transplant programs in the world. With the collective knowledge from expert physicians,
... Read more
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Back in Control

A Surgeon’s Roadmap Out of Chronic Pain

by David Hanscom MD ...

Narrated by Braden Wright ...

Unabridged

10 hours 5 min

Break free of chronic pain, without surgery. Renowned spine surgeon Dr. David Hansom lays out a framework to address your body's specific needs.In Back in Control, Dr. David Hanscom describes how to conquer debilitating chronic pain. His groundbreaking approach focuses on an aspect of chronic pain that today's medical establishment has largely ignored: You, the patient, can learn to calm your ... Read more

$22.49 USD

Break free of chronic pain, without surgery. Renowned spine surgeon Dr. David Hansom lays out a framework to address your body's specific needs.In Back in Control, Dr. David Hanscom describes how to conquer debilitating chronic pain. His groundbreaking approach focuses on an aspect of chronic pain that today's medical establishment has largely ignored: You, the patient, can learn to calm your
... Read more

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