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In the late 1930s, in asylums and hospitals across America, a group of renowned neurosurgeons worked to develop and refine a new class of brain operation--the lobotomy--that they hoped would eradicate everything from schizophrenia to homosexuality. These "psychosurgeons," as they called themselves, occupied a gray zone between medical research and medical practice, and ended up subjecting untold numbers of people to the types of surgical experiments...
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Because you'll never meet me volume 1
Pub. Date
2015.
Lexile measure
HL 660L
Language
English
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Ollie, who has seizures when near electricity, lives in a backwoods cabin with his mother and rarely sees other people, and Moritz, born with no eyes and a heart defect that requires a pacemaker, is bullied at his high school, but when a physician who knows both suggests they begin corresponding, they form a strong bond that may get them through dark times.
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Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
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"Permanent Present Tense tells the incredible story of Henry Gustave Molaison, known only as H. M. until his death in 2008. In 1953, at the age of twenty-seven, Molaison underwent a dangerous "psychosurgical" procedure intended to alleviate his debilitating epilepsy. The surgery went horribly wrong, and when Molaison awoke he was unable to store new experiences. For the rest of his life, he would be trapped in the moment. But Molaison's tragedy would...
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English
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When three-month-old Lia Lee arrived at the county hospital emergency room in Merced, California, a chain of events was set in motion from which neither she nor her parents nor her doctors would ever recover. Lia's parents, Foua and Nao Kao, were part of a large Hmong community in Merced, refugees from the CIA-run "Quiet War" in Laos. The Hmong, traditionally a close-knit and fiercely proud people, have been less amenable to assimilation than most...
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Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Eleanor and Edward have wealth, status, and a happy marriage. But the 1929 financial crash is looming, and they're harboring a terrible, shameful secret. How far are they willing to go to protect their charmed life--even if it means abandoning their child to a horrific fate?"--
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Pub. Date
2016.
Physical Desc
432 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Language
English
Description
The 30-Day Ketogenic Cleanse is a guidebook for healing your body from the inside out with a high-fat, moderate-protein, low-carbohydrate diet. Sadly, most people who attempt a keto diet do it incorrectly. Keto expert Maria Emmerich, on the other hand, has based this cleanse on a true, well-formulated ketogenic diet, which will help you reset your metabolism, regain good health, boost your energy, and shed unwanted weight, all without feeling restricted...
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Series
Pub. Date
2017.
Physical Desc
xiii, 296 : illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
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"Navigating Life with Epilepsy aims to provide clear and reliable information about epilepsy, including "what" (definition), "how" (pathophysiology), "who" (epidemiology), and "why" (etiology). The volume guides the reader through current approaches to diagnosis (including a review of diagnostic tests) and treatment, and shares patient experiences and advice on navigating the myriad psychosocial challenges associated with epilepsy. Epilepsy is a heterogeneous...
13) I have epilepsy
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Series
Pub. Date
2011.
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32 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm.
Language
English
Description
Examines what it is like to live with epilepsy by looking at the lives of three people with the condition, with information on the nature of the condition, the warning signs of a seizure, and how others can help in case of a seizure.
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Series
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
104 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Epilepsy can be frightening to both the sufferer and their loved ones. However, knowing more about the symptoms and treatment can give people a sense of empowerment. This volume discusses what epilepsy is, how it can be treated, and what can be done for someone who is having a seizure. The informative book, supplemented with in-depth sidebars, full-color photographs, and detailed charts, dispels the myths surrounding epilepsy and gives readers a clearer...
17) Having epilepsy
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2000.
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
Language
English
18) Epilepsy
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2000]
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
Describes the nature, symptoms, and possible causes of epilepsy, ives a history of its study, and discusses its treatment.
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Series
Pub. Date
[2018]
Lexile measure
610L
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Gives readers a look into the lives and abilities of people who have epilepsy, as well as the challenges they face. Learn how medications, special diets, and service dogs can help people manage their epilepsy"-- Amazon.com
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