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A REVIEW OF DISEASES IN MALAYSIA
Lim Kean Ghee
This book serves four groups of doctors. First,
the practising doctor who needs to know the pattern of disease
in his locality. Second, the investigator who in observing
a trend of disease in his locality and wants to do a study and
needs to know a little about the work that has already been
done in that area. Third, the administrator who may perhaps
gain some information useful in his task of distributing health
and medical resources. Finally, the medical student who
Will become one of the three groups above. This book is
divided into sections devoted to different aspects of medicine
that has been observed and reported by local experts.
1993: 423pp
Pb: ISBN 967 978 468 1: US$39.00
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BABY
& CHILD MEDICAL CARE
The Most Complete and Up-to-date
& Easy-to-use Medical/First Aid Book for Parents
Edited by Dr Terril H. Hart
This book is complete with
treatments for over 150 common children's illnesses, injuries
and emergencies. Everything from chicken pox to broken
bones. It is also designed to make information as fast
to get at as possible. You can tell at a glance whether
your child's illness or injury is one you can treat yourself
or one that requires professional advice or care. For
problems you can treat at home, supplies and treatment are clearly
laid out in numbered steps or buileted items, and they are illustrated
whenever necessary.
1995: 227pp
Pb: ISBN 967 978 527 0: US$11.90
For sale only in Malaysia
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THE CHINESE
SYSTEM OF SELF-HEALING
Stephen T Chang
The author here explains how, by performing a series
of mild, almost effortless internal exercises, you can energise
the body's own life-force to repel fatigue, illness and disease
and prevent their return. By conquering stress, fear and
the symptoms of old age, you can live with a sense of ease and
excitement knowing that your previous ailments are very much
a thing of the past.
224pp
Pb: ISBN 967 978 298 4: US$12.90
For sale only in South-east Asia
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COMMON MEDICAL PROBLEMS IN CHILDREN
An Indispensable Guide for Parents
Dr Liew Poo Cheng
The purpose of this book is to educate parents on the
importance of early detection to prevent illnesses and complications.
With early detection, prompt diagnosis and proper treatment,
many potentially serious illnesses and health conditions can
be avoided, while the impact of others can be greatly lessened.
1995: 109pp
Pb: ISBN 967 978 513 0: US$7.90
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DIET
AND DIABETES
Malaysian Diabetes Association
A must for those in need
of a practical book on diet and diabetes. The topics range
from balanced diet, fast food, food label reading, sweeteners,
fats, fruit, alcohol, eating out to exercises illustrated with
photographs, tables and charts to facilitate better understanding.
1993: 93pp
Pb: ISBN 967 978 453 3: US$7.90
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EVERY
PREGNANCY
Helen McKinnon Doan
Pregnancy not only changes a woman's
body. It revolutionises her whole life. In this
warm, personal and well-researched book, the author offers a
thorough account of the physical, emotional and social experiences
of this still-mysterious process by which we all come into the
world. During the 70's, we learned much about new-borns,
but during the 80's we have witnessed startling discoveries
about life in the womb. These findings are presented by
the author. She describes the physical changes for a woman
as pregnancy develops and answers questions about the birth
process itself.
1990: 227pp
Pb: ISBN 967 978 351 0: US$8.90
For sale only in Malaysia, Singapore,
Thailand, Indonesia and Hong Kong
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LIVING WITH CANCER
Dr Sivalingam Nalliah
Much has been written on the various types of cancers,
causes of cancer, researches on cancer cures, etc. However,
little has been written to help the victim face and live with
the disease. This book is therefore an attempt to meet
this need. It will inform the patient on what to expect
during and after the various therapies, what the dos and don'ts
are, and how to live with cancer.
1993: 124pp
Pb: ISBN 967 978 456 8: US$7.90
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS ON PARASITOLOGY
1,2 & 3
K. Chandra Shekhar
The use of Multiple Choice Questions is
an efficient way to test oneself thoroughly on a particular
subject. Apart from being a self-assessment test, MC0s
on Parasitology is a tool for quick revision before examinations.
The choice answers given are varied and yet almost similar that
only one who is truly meticulous will detect the correct one.
1993: Vol. 1, 129pp
Pb: ISBN 967 978 441 X: US$9.90
1993: Vol. 2,148pp
Pb: ISBN 967 978 442
8: US$9.90
1993: Vol. 3, 206pp
Pb: ISBN 967
978 443 6: US$9.90
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PAEDIATRIC PICTURE TEST
lean Hamzah Sendut, Zulkifli Ismail &
Hany Ariffin
This book is designed to broaden your experience
and stimulate your thought. It will not substitute the
hours of practice required to become a competent medical student,
let alone a houseman. Paediatrics cannot- and must not-be
learnt sitting down; it is learnt in the wards amongst the crying
and hollering for a cry in itself is a sign that often gives
an astute medical student a clue to the child's condition.
1996: 203pp
Pb: ISBN 967 978 563 7: US$29.00
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PAEDIATRIC PROBLEMS IN TROPICAL COUNTRIES
Edited by M.J. Robinson
& E.L Lee
This book is an ideal book for under-graduate
medical students, doctors and senior nurses. It covers
the whole spectrum of childhood problems that are likely to
be encountered in these regions. The time allocated for
the teaching of paediatrics in most medical schools is limited
because of the crowded curriculum. With this in mind,
this book has been written in a concise and comprehensive manner,
complemented by diagrams, illustrations, photographs and radiograms.
1994: 502pp
Pb: ISBN 967 978 499 1: US$39.00
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SLEEP WITHOUT DRUGS
Dr Moses Wong
It has been estimated
that about twenty per cent of normal adults suffer from insomnia
and other sleep-related disorders. This book has been
written especially for the many of us who suffer from various
forms of sleep disorders. Besides outlining the causes
of and remedies for insomnia, the book offers information on
the nature of sleep - why and how we steep, dreams and related
useful background information.
1990: 133pp
Pb: ISBN 967 978 312 X
For sale only in Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei,
Thailand, Indonesia, HongKong
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STRESS MANAGEMENT FOR YOU
V Mohan
Discover a new, holistic
approach to handle and control stress. This book is about
managing your stress and discovering "the art of joyful living"
amidst your daily hectic life. You will achieve total
emotional and physical well-being by learning to take artful
control of stress, and to utilise it to your advantage.
Living a happy life can now be yours.
1995: 143pp
Pb: ISBN 967 978 532 7: US$9.90
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TYING THE TUBES
A Guide For Women Considering
Sterilisation
Caroline de Costa
The author, an experienced gynaecologist,
discusses the physiology of reproduction, methods of sterilisation
and the nature of the surgical procedures involved in a simple
jargon-free manner with the help of illustrations where possible.
She also assesses the advantages and disadvantages of the operation,
possible causes of failure and its reversibility. She
also discusses the long-term psychological effects and why some
women are much more likely than others to regret having their
tubes tied.
63pp
Pb: ISBN 967 978 330 8: US$7.90
For sale only in Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia,
Thailand, Brunei, China, Philippines and Myanmar
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WELL-BEING FOR WOMEN
Helen Lawrence
This book covers women
from adolescence to old age. It promotes a fuller understanding
of your anatomy and the changes it goes through over the years.
The author aims to help you through those stages through puberty,
your first sexual experience and sexual fulfiiment throughout
your life; in pregnancy, preparing and giving birth as comfortably
as possible, and healing the body after it; with problems such
as prolapse or incontinence which may affect women after giving
birth and in later life; and help to counter the effects of
normal physical wear-and-tear, such as back pain, obesity, stress,
high blood pressure, etc.
1991: 212pp
Pb: ISBN 967 978 348 9: US$8.90
For sale only in Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei,
Thailand, Indonesia, Myanmar, Hong Kong
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WORMS - The Forgotten Enemy
Chua Sau Pheng
This is an attempt
to give pertinent information about the common parasitic worms
found in the intestines of children. The existence of
these parasitic worms in children's body affects their physical
and intellectual growth.
171 pp
Hb: ISBN 967 978 403 7: US$29.00
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YOUR GOOD HEALTH
Dr Bob Montgomery
and Dr Laurel Morris
Are you overweight9
Understand why you eat too much and learn what you can do about
it, the painless way. You can enjoy your food and still
lose weight; Hate exercise? Take responsibility for your
health and learn the benefits of moderate exercise; Do you want
to quit smoking? Try our tested, research-based programme
for becoming an ex-smoker; Do you drink unwisely? Measure
your response to alcohol and learn how to cut back if you need
to and increase your enjoyment when you do drink.
1991: 263pp
Pb: ISBN 967 978 348 0: US$8.90
For sale only in Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, Thailand,
Indonesia, Myanmar and Hong Kong
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