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  • Springer Handbook of Pediatric NeuroOphthalmology Springer Handbook of

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  • Springer Drug Courts A New Approach to Treatment and Rehabilitation

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  • Springer Exercise Testing for Primary Care and Sports Medicine Physicians

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  • Springer New York Recent Developments in Alcoholism Volume 18 Research on Alcoholics Anonymous and Spirituality in Addiction Recovery

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    Book SynopsisThe Twelve-Step Program.- Introduction: The Twelve-Step Program Model of AA.- The Twelve-Step Recovery Model of AA: A Voluntary Mutual Help Association.- Twelve Defining Moments in the History of Alcoholics Anonymous.- The Impact of AA on Professional Treatment.- The Impact of Alcoholics Anonymous on Other Substance Abuse-Related Twelve-Step Programs.- The Impact of AA on Non-Professional Substance Abuse Recovery Programs and Sober Living Houses.- Spiritually Oriented Recovery.- An Overview of Spirituality in AA (and Recovery).- The Concept of Spirituality in Relation to Addiction Recovery and General Psychiatry.- Kickbacks from Helping Others: Health and Recovery.- Issues in Measuring Spirituality and Religiousness in Alcohol Research.- Spirituality and Health: Empirically Based Reflections on Recovery.- Spiritual Change in Recovery.- Mindfulness and Addiction.- Twelve-Step Membership.- Epidemiology of Alcoholics Anonymous Participation.- Concerns About Dose and Underutilization of Twelve-Step Programs: Models, Scales, and Theory that Inform Treatment Planning.- Facilitating Involvement in Twelve-Step Programs.- Twelve-Step Facilitation in Non-specialty Settings.- Effectiveness and Outcome Research.- Alcoholics Anonymous Outcomes and Benefits.- Outcomes of AA for Special Populations.- How and Why Twelve-Step Self-Help Groups Are Effective.- Individual and Contextual Factors That Influence AA Affiliation and Outcomes.Trade ReviewFrom the reviews: "This volume in the Recent Developments in Alcoholism series is a unique and comprehensive review of 12-step programs/Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and spirituality, how they intersect, and how they aid in the treatment of addiction. … All healthcare providers, researchers, and students involved in the treatment of patients with alcoholism and addictions are the intended audience. It will also be useful for anyone interested in spirituality as a model for helping chronic illnesses. … This is a valuable reference for anyone in this field … ." (Michael Easton, Doody’s Review Service, June, 2009)Table of ContentsThe Twelve-Step Program.- Introduction: The Twelve-Step Program Model of AA.- The Twelve-Step Recovery Model of AA: A Voluntary Mutual Help Association.- Twelve Defining Moments in the History of Alcoholics Anonymous.- The Impact of AA on Professional Treatment.- The Impact of Alcoholics Anonymous on Other Substance Abuse-Related Twelve-Step Programs.- The Impact of AA on Non-Professional Substance Abuse Recovery Programs and Sober Living Houses.- Spiritually Oriented Recovery.- An Overview of Spirituality in AA (and Recovery).- The Concept of Spirituality in Relation to Addiction Recovery and General Psychiatry.- Kickbacks from Helping Others: Health and Recovery.- Issues in Measuring Spirituality and Religiousness in Alcohol Research.- Spirituality and Health: Empirically Based Reflections on Recovery.- Spiritual Change in Recovery.- Mindfulness and Addiction.- Twelve-Step Membership.- Epidemiology of Alcoholics Anonymous Participation.- Concerns About Dose and Underutilization of Twelve-Step Programs: Models, Scales, and Theory that Inform Treatment Planning.- Facilitating Involvement in Twelve-Step Programs.- Twelve-Step Facilitation in Non-specialty Settings.- Effectiveness and Outcome Research.- Alcoholics Anonymous Outcomes and Benefits.- Outcomes of AA for Special Populations.- How and Why Twelve-Step Self-Help Groups Are Effective.- Individual and Contextual Factors That Influence AA Affiliation and Outcomes.

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  • Springer Handbook of Obesity Intervention for the Lifespan

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  • Springer Essentials of Pain Management

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  • Springer Office Gynecology Advanced Management Concepts Springer Series in Surface Sciences

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  • Springer From Medical School to Residency

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  • Springer Evidencebased Diagnosis A Handbook of Clinical Prediction Rules

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  • Springer Brief Mental Health Interventions for the Family Physician

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  • Springer Doctors Office Computer Prep Kit

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  • Springer Taylors Family Medicine Review

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  • Springer NonParametric Statistical Diagnosis Problems and Methods 509 Mathematics and Its Applications

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  • Springer TxNxM1 The Anatomy and Clinics of Metastatic Cancer

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  • Springer Ethics Medical Research and Medicine Commercialism versus Environmentalism and Social Justice

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  • Springer Ethics Medical Research and Medicine Commercialism Versus Environmentalism and Social Justice

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  • Springer Drug Discovery and Traditional Chinese Medicine Science Regulation and Globalization

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  • Springer Practice Management Compendium

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  • Springer Practice Management Compendium

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  • Springer The Hyperlipidaemia Handbook

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  • Springer ACE Inhibitors in Hypertension

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  • Merlin Press A New Kind of Doctor

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  • Springer Paediatrics Management of Common Diseases in Family Practice

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  • Springer Psychosocial Disorders Management of Common Diseases in Family Practice

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  • Springer Syncope An EvidenceBased Approach

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  • Springer Psychology and Diabetes Care

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  • Cambridge University Press Liver Transplantation Volume 4

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    Book SynopsisLiver Transplantation, Part Four: Taking Care of Your New Liver is a guide on how to take care of a new liver after transplantation. Using an analogy that compares a body to a castle, and your immune system to knights that defend that castle, readers will learn about very important topics like immunosuppression medicines, ''rejection'', and infection. Readers will also learn about the importance of regular check-ins with doctors to examine recovery and ensure the new liver is functioning properly. This book is the fourth in a series on Liver Transplantation which, when used together, guides readers through the entire experience of having a liver transplant. Written in easy to understand language with vibrant illustrations, the book is comprehensive, as well as fun, comforting and hopeful. This informative and enjoyable book is part of the series The Strength of My Scars, written and illustrated by surgeon, Maria Baimas-George.

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  • Cambridge University Press Liver Transplantation Volume 1

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    Book SynopsisLiver Transplantation, Part One: The Basics takes readers through everything they need to know about liver transplantation. From explaining what livers do, to what it means when they don''t work, this book uses relatable analogies to help young readers understand complex medical concepts. Using the analogy of a car, the book explains that just like a car needs a new engine when it''s broken, our body needs a new liver when it''s not working properly. This book is the first in a series on Liver Transplantation which, when used together, guides readers through the entire experience of having a liver transplant. With vibrant illustrations and easy-to-understand language, as well as a glossary of commonly used words by doctors, this informative and enjoyable book is part of the series The Strength of My Scars, written and illustrated by surgeon, Maria Baimas-George.

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  • Liver Transplantation Volume 2

    Cambridge University Press Liver Transplantation Volume 2

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    Book SynopsisLiver Transplantation, Part Two: Getting Ready for Your New Liver guides readers through the process of getting ready for a liver transplant. With easy-to-understand language and vibrant illustrations, this book introduces the team of people readers will meet, explains the steps that will happen before the transplant, and provides information about the waitlist. Readers will also learn what they should be doing while they are on the waiting list, providing them with a sense of control during a stressful time. This book is the second in a series on Liver Transplantation which, when used together, guides readers through the entire experience of having a liver transplant. It also forms part of the informative and enjoyable series The Strength of My Scars, written and illustrated by surgeon, Maria Baimas-George.

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  • Independently Published Integralidad En Accion

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  • Springer New York The Eating Disorders

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    Table of Contents1. History of Anorexia Nervosa.- Early Observations.- Chlorosis.- Early Treatment.- Anorexia in Victorian Times.- Gull and Laseque.- The Biological Era.- The Psychoanalytic Era.- Anorexia Today.- Summary.- References.- 2. A History of Bulimia.- References.- 3. The History of Obesity.- References.- 4. The Presentation of Obesity.- What is Obesity?.- Summary: How the Patient Presents.- References.- 5. The Biological Basis of Bulimia.- Brain Regulation of Appetite and Feeding.- Bulimia and Affective Disorders.- Drug Trials I—Suggested by Theorized Relationship of Bulimia to Affective Disorders.- Drug Trials II—Suggested by Theorized Relationship of Bulimia to Seizure Disorder.- Drug Trials III—Suggested by Theorized Neurotransmitter Control of Appetite.- Conclusion.- References.- 6. Biological Factors in Obesity.- Overview.- Genetics.- Perinatal Factors.- Neuroanatomy and Neurochemistry of Eating.- Nutritional Factors.- Metabolic Factors.- Biological Models of Obesity.- References.- 7. Clinical Laboratory Aspects of Eating Disorders.- General Laboratory and Medical Considerations.- Basal Luteinizing, Follicle Stimulating Hormone, and Gonadotropin Releasing Factor (GnRF) Challenge Studies.- Basal Thyroid, Prolactin, Growth Hormone, and TRH Challenge Testing.- Dexamethasone Suppression Testing.- Drugs of Abuse, Diuretics, and Laxative Testing.- Additional Considerations.- Conclusion.- References.- 8. Neuropsychiatric Approach to the Eating Disorder Patient.- Medical Mimics.- Neuropsychiatric Investigation.- Clinical Example.- References.- 9. Anorexia in the Elderly.- References.- 10. Depression and Eating Disorders.- Frequency of Depression.- Family Studies.- Antidepressant Treatment.- Polysomnography.- Positron Emission Tomography.- Neuroendocrinology.- Neurochemistry.- Summary.- References.- 11. Sexual Abuse and Its Relationship to Eating Disorders.- References.- 12. Males with Eating Disorders.- Anorexia Nervosa.- Bulimia Nervosa.- Conclusion.- References.- 13. The Medical Care of the Patient with an Eating Disorder.- Endocrine and Metabolic Complications.- Cardiac Complications.- Gastrointestinal Complications.- References.- 14. Pediatric Management of Eating Disorders.- Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia.- Specific Organ System Involvement.- Obesity.- Summary.- References.- 15. The B.A.S.H. Approach.- Program Structure.- The “Significant Other”.- Religion.- Evaluation.- Conclusion.- References.- 16. The Hospital Treatment of Eating Disorders.- Indications for Hospitalization.- Treatment Interventions.- Treatment Planning.- Conclusion.- References.- 17. The Treatment of Obesity.- Defining Obesity.- Weight Loss.- The Diet.- Behavior Therapy.- Weight Loss Programs and Products.- Conclusion.- References.- 18. Eating Disorders and Drug and Alcohol Dependency.- Definitions and General Characteristics of the Disorders.- Prevalence of the Disorders.- The Co-occurrence of Alcohol and Drug Dependence and Eating Disorders.- Familial Rates in the Disorders.- Common Interactions Between the Disorders.- Treatment.- Future Research.- References.- 19. Occupational Therapy Treatment of Anorexia Nervosa.- Occupational Behavior: A Model of Practice.- Treatment Strategies, Assessment, and Treatment Intervention.- Assessment.- Summary.- References.- 20. Occupational Therapy Treatment of Bulimia Nervosa.- Bulimia Nervosa.- A Theoretical Model in Treatment of Bulimia Nervosa: Occupational Behavior.- Summary.- References.- 21. Dietary Management of Eating Disorders.- Nutrition Assessment.- Eating Disorders.- Anorexia Nervosa.- Bulimia.- Obesity.- Summary.- References.- 22. Administration and Management of Eating Disorders Units.- Admission Criteria and Procedure.- Nutritional Assessment and Treatment.- Patient Classification.- Quality Assurance and Control.- Unit Standards.- Conclusion.- References.- 23. Literary Resources.- Birth of the Modern (Paul Johnson).- Bonfire of the Vanities (Tom Wolfe).- Bread and Chocolate (Francis Brusati).- Decameron (Giovanni Bocaccio).- Dinner at Eight (George S. Kaufman/Edna Ferber).- Dinner for Adele (Oldrich Lipsky).- English Wayfaring Life in the Middle Ages (J.J. Jessread).- Fatso (Anne Bancroft).- Georgy Girl (Silvio Narizzino).- Good Fellows (Martin Scorcese).- Le Morte D’Arthur (Sir Thomas Mallory).- Metamorphosis (Franz Kafka).- Nina’s Book (Eugene Burdick).- Pantagruel (Francois Rabelais).- Satyricon (Titus Petronius Arbiter).- Sermons (Bernard of Clairvaux).- The Physiology of Taste (Jean-Anthelme Brillat-Savarin).- Voss (Theodore White).

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  • Springer-Verlag New York Inc. Acupuncture for Pain Management

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    Book SynopsisAnesthesiologists, pain medicine specialists, primary care physicians, osteopaths, neurologists, psychiatrists, physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists, and other health professionals looking to add acupuncture to their repertoire will benefit from the concise and practical approach of the book.Table of ContentsPart 1: General Consideration Ch. 1: History of AcupunctureJen-Hwey Chiu Ch. 2: Basic Theories of Traditional Chinese MedicineFrancisco Lozano Ch. 3: Pattern Discrimination in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)Francisco Lozano Ch. 4: Mechanisms of Acupuncture AnalgesiaAnnie D. LeeEric S. Hsu Ch. 5: Common Acupuncture PracticesShu-Ming Wang Ch. 6: Peri-Operative AcupunctureYue Pang Mok Ch. 7: Acupuncture Pain Research: Quantitative and QualitativeTat Leang LeeZhen Zheng Ch. 8: Auricular AcupunctureYung-Fong Sung Part 2: Acupuncture Channels Ch. 9: Acupuncture Qi Flow and Points MeasurementYuan-Chi LinCynthia Tung Ch. 10: Hand Tai Yin Lung Meridian 手太陰肺經穴Yuan-Chi LinRosalie F. Tassone Ch. 11: Hand Yang Ming Large Intestine Meridian 手陽明大腸經穴Yuan-Chi LinRosalie F. Tassone Ch. 12: Foot Yang Ming Stomach Meridian 足陽明胃經穴Yuan-Chi LinRosalie F. Tassone Ch. 13: Foot Tai Yin Spleen Meridian 足太陰睥經穴Yuan-Chi LinRosalie F. Tassone Ch. 14: The Hand Sho Yin Heart Meridian 手少陰心經穴Rosalie F. TassoneYuan-Chi Lin Ch. 15: The Hand Tai Yang Small Intestine Meridian 手太陽小腸經穴Rosalie F. TassoneYuan-Chi Lin Ch.16: Foot Tai Yang Bladder Meridian 足太陽膀胱經穴Rosalie F. TassoneYuan-Chi Lin Ch. 17: Foot Shao Yin Kidney Meridian 足少陰腎經穴Rosalie F. TassoneYuan-Chi Lin Ch. 18: The Hand Jue Yin Pericardium Meridian 手厥陰心包經穴Lynn M. RusyYuan-Chi Lin Ch. 19: The Hand Sho Yang Triple Energizer Meridian 手少陽三焦經穴Lynn M. RusyYuan-Chi Lin Ch. 20: The Foot Shao Yang Gall Bladder Meridian 足少陽膽經穴Lynn M. RusyYuan-Chi Lin Ch. 21: The Foot Jun Yin Liver Meridian 足厥陰肝經穴Lynn M. RusyYuan-Chi Lin Ch. 22: Conception Vessel 任脈經穴Yuan-Chi LinLynn M. Rusy Ch. 23: Governor Vessel 督脈經穴Yuan-Chi LinLynn M. Rusy Ch. 24: The Extra Acupuncture Points 奇穴Yuan-Chi LinCynthia S. Tung Part 3: Clinical Conditions Ch. 25: HeadacheJaung-Geng LinKuen-Bao ChenYu-Chen Lee Ch. 26: Facial nerve palsyJaung-Geng LinKuen-Bao ChenYu-Chen Lee Ch. 27: VertigoJaung-Geng LinKuen-Bao ChenYu-Chen Lee Ch. 28: ToothacheJaung-Geng LinKuen-Bao ChenYu-Chen Lee Ch. 29: Neck PainJaung-Geng LinKuen-Bao ChenYu-Chen Lee Ch. 30: Chest PainJaung-Geng LinKuen-Bao ChenYu-Chen Lee Ch. 31: Epigastic PainJaung-Geng LinKuen-Bao ChenYu-Chen Lee Ch. 32: Abdominal PainJaung-Geng LinKuen-Bao ChenYu-Chen Lee Ch. 33: DysmenorrheaJaung-Geng LinKuen-Bao ChenYu-Chen Lee Ch. 34: Upper Back PainJaung-Geng LinKuen-Bao ChenYu-Chen Lee Ch. 35: Frozen ShoulderJaung-Geng LinKuen-Bao ChenYu-Chen Lee Ch. 36: Low Back PainJaung-Geng LinKuen-Bao ChenYu-Chen Lee Ch. 37: Arthritis, Joint PainJaung-Geng LinKuen-Bao ChenYu-Chen Lee Ch. 38: Coccygeal PainJaung-Geng LinKuen-Bao ChenYu-Chen Lee Ch. 39: Elbow PainJaung-Geng LinKuen-Bao ChenYu-Chen Lee Ch. 40: Wrist PainJaung-Geng LinKuen-Bao ChenYu-Chen Lee Ch. 41: Ankle PainJaung-Geng LinKuen-Bao ChenYu-Chen Lee Ch. 42: Heel PainJaung-Geng LinKuen-Bao ChenYu-Chen Lee Ch. 43: InsomniaJaung-Geng LinKuen-Bao ChenYu-Chen Lee Ch. 44: Nausea and VomitingJaung-Geng LinKuen-Bao ChenYu-Chen Lee Ch. 45: SedationJaung-Geng LinKuen-Bao ChenYu-Chen Lee Ch. 46: DizzinessJaung-Geng LinKuen-Bao ChenYu-Chen Lee

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  • Springer-Verlag New York Inc. Sucralfate From Basic Science To The Bedside

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    Book SynopsisPathophysiology of Peptic Ulcer Disease.- Decreased Intragastric Acid Concentration as an Approach to Peptic Disease Therapy.- General Approach to Peptic Disease Therapy.- Ulcer Healing by Strengthening of Mucosal Defense.- History of the Development of Sucralfate.- Sucralfate: A Nonsystemic Site Protective Agent.- Chemistry of Sucralfate.- Binding of Bile Acids by Sucralfate.- Mechanisms of Action of Sucralfate.- Binding of Sucralfate to the Mucosal Surface.- Stimulation of Mucus Production.- Gastroduodenal Bicarbonate Secretion and its Response to Sucralfate.- Effect of Sucrose Octasulfate on Isolated Gastric Cells.- Effect on Gastric Surfactant.- Stimulation of Mucosal Prostaglandins by Sucralfate.- Sucralfate and Helicobacter pylori.- Sucralfate and Cell Proliferation.- Vascular Factors.- Sucralfate.- Effects of Sucralfate on Growth Factor Availability.- Duodenal Ulcer Therapy, Acid Rebound, and Early Relapse.- Effect of Sucralfate on Experimental Ulcers.- Effect on Experimental EsTable of ContentsIntroduction; D. Hollander, G.N.J. Tytgat. Pathophysiology of Peptic Ulcer Disease; F. Halter. Decreased Intragastric Acid Concentration as an Approach to Peptic Disease Therapy; A.B.R. Thomson. Strengthening of Mucosal Defenses as an Approach to Peptic Disease Therapy; A.S. Tarnawski. History of the Development of Sucralfate; A. Ishimori. The Chemistry of Sucralfate; K. Ochi. Binding of Bile Acids by Sucralfate; W.F. Caspary. Binding of Sucralfate to the Mucosal Surface; G. Morris. Stimulation of Mucus Production by Sucralfate; C. TasmanJones. Stimulation of Gastroduodenal Bicarbonate Secretion by Sucralfate; D.W. Rees. Effect of Sucrose Octasulphate on Isolated Gastric Cells; M. Lucey, T. Yamada. Effect of Sucralfate of Gastric Surfactant; B.A. Hills. Stimulation of Mucosal Prostaglandins by Sucralfate; D. Rachmilewitz. Effect of Sucralfate on Helicobacter Pylori; J.A. Louw. Sucralfate and Cell Proliferation; H. Kuwayama. Effect of Sucralfate on Vascular Factors: Mucosal Vasoprotection and Angiogenesis; S. Szabo. Sucralfate Effects on Growth Factor Availability; J. Konturek. 16 additional articles. Index.

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  • Zeticula Ltd What is Wrong with ME - A Case of Childhood Myalgic Encephalomyelitis: The Illness and the Controversy

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    Book SynopsisME is the most common cause of long-term absence from school. A mild case causes regular absences from education, social life and sport, a severe case leaves a young person housebound or bedbound for years. So why is ME surrounded by a lack of understanding, even within the medical professions? During the three years when her teenage son Chris could not go to school, Merryn Fergusson kept a diary - which here becomes the remarkable and candid story of ME as seen through Chris's eyes and through the experiences of his mother, family and friends. The book also traces the history of ME from the 1930s and the emergence of the medical controversy over CFS/ME. It is a controversy which baffles sufferers and their carers, the tragic consequences of which can be the forcible removal of young people from their homes and families.

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