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1	Atlas of Normal Roentgen Variants That May Simulate Disease more books like this by Theodore E Keats add to wishlist Now in its seventh revered edition, this classic atlas gives you a complete view of normal anatomic variants and pseudo lesions, which may be mistaken for disease. A unique collection of radiographs, gathered from radiologists throughout the world provides an amazing array of bone and soft tissue variants. A new co-author and accomplished ... see all copies from $2.52! new only from $192.73! \| SVS
2	When the Labels Don't Fit: A New Approach to Raising a Challenging Child more books like this by Barbara Probst add to wishlist Not every difference or difficulty a child has indicates a disorder that needs to be treated. Childhood development expert Probst offers a look behind the quick-to-stick labels to show how to help--not simply diagnose--a challenging child. see all copies from $7.00! new only from $8.52! \| SVS
3	ADHD: The Great Misdiagnosis more books like this by Julian Stuart Haber, M.D., FAAP add to wishlist This latest edition of Julian Haber's highly praised and controversial exploration of the rampant, and often incorrect, overuse of the diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) includes a wealth of new information. The chapter on medication has been completely revised and now details when to use certain drugs, side effects that ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
4	Ritalin Nation: Rapid-Fire Culture and the Transformation of Human Consciousness more books like this by Richard J. DeGrandpre add to wishlist This investigation of the epidemic of Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and its most widely prescribed treatment, the pscyhostimulant Ritalin, sounds a warning: parents might be failing their children by treating symptoms and not causes with an ultimately unsatisfactory solution. Drawing on findings from developmental, psychobiological and social ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.25! \| first editions \| SVS
5	Measures of Interobserver Agreement more books like this by Mohamed M Shoukri add to wishlist Agreement among at least two evaluators is an issue of prime importance to statisticians, clinicians, epidemiologists, psychologists, and many other scientists. Measuring interobserver agreement is a method used to evaluate inconsistencies in findings from different evaluators who collect the same or similar information. Highlighting applications ... see all copies from $88.79! new only from $88.79! \| SVS
6	What Your Doctor Didn't Learn in Medical School: And What You Can Do about It more books like this by Stuart M Berger add to wishlist Dr. Berger, the author of The Immune Power Diet, takes on the medical establishment, demonstrating that today's doctors are not trained to be "healers", and giving the layperson instructions on how to get better medical care out of the system. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.25! \| first editions \| SVS
7	Preventing misdiagnosis of women a guide to physical disorders that have psychiatric symptoms more books like this by Klonoff, Landrine 1954- add to wishlist Many physical disorders suffered by women have psychiatric symptoms. For example, hyperthyroidism can result in depression and anxiety, and temporal lobe epilepsy can have the same symptoms as bipolar disorder. As a result, women are in danger of being misdiagnosed as having psychiatric problems and receiving completely inappropriate treatment. ... see all copies from $33.38! new only from $46.50! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
8	A Dose of Sanity: Mind, Medicine, and Misdiagnosis more books like this by Sydney Walker, M.D. add to wishlist A psychiatrist explains why it's not all in your head Should you be taking Prozac or penicillin? Is your child hyperactive or does she suffer from carbon monoxide poisoning? Are you depressed, or have you contracted Lyme disease? Before you take that pill, make sure that your doctor is treating the real problem. Doctors are far from infallible. ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $19.03! \| first editions \| SVS
9	Fighting for Tony more books like this by Mary Callahan add to wishlist Fighting for Tony is the story of Tony Randazzo, misdiagnosed as autistic but rehabilitated, the story of a marriage and family torn apart by a severely disabled child and brought together again--by a hard-won miracle. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
10	MRI Normal Variants and Pitfalls more books like this by Laura W Bancroft (Editor), Mellena D Bridges (Editor) add to wishlist "MRI Normal Variants and Pitfalls" presents over 1,800 images of normal anatomic variants, artifacts, and other features that mimic pathology on MRI scans. The book will reduce the rate of diagnostic errors by helping radiologists distinguish pathology from MRI appearances that may simulate disease. Organized by anatomic region, the book covers ... see all copies from $120.68! new only from $128.58!
11	Your Symptoms Are Real: What to Do When Your Doctor Says Nothing Is Wrong more books like this by Benjamin H Natelson, M.D. add to wishlist Praise for "Your Symptoms Are Real": 'Thank God for this book. It provides the help that millions of Americans with 'silent illnesses' like chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia have been waiting for. Dr. Natelson is a brilliant and compassionate clinician who covers the best treatments that medical science has to offer, along with a thorough ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| SVS
12	Attention Deficit Disorder Misdiagnosis: Approaching Add from a Brain-Behavior/Neuropsychological Perspective more books like this by Barbara C Fisher, Ph.D. add to wishlist Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) is one of the least understood medical conditions. With no specific test available, misdiagnosis is common and the results can be devastating for both the parents and the child. Because no one can agree on a single definition for the disorder, confusion is rampant and treatment is only mildly successful at best. ... see all copies from $14.95! new only from $42.64! \| first editions
13 view cover	Talking Back to Ritalin: What Doctors Aren't Telling You about Stimulants and ADHD more books like this by Peter R Breggin, M.D., Dick Scruggs, J.D. (Foreword by) add to wishlist By the best-selling author of Talking Back to Prozac, a revised and updated edition of the first and most-compelling book to challenge the use of Ritalin to treat ADHD.. Millions of children take Ritalin for Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. The drug's manufacturer, Novartis, claims that Ritalin is the "solution" to this widespread problem ... see all copies from $3.14! new only from $4.95! \| SVS
14 view cover	Attention Deficit Disorder more books like this by Barbara C Fisher, Ph.D., Ross A Beckley add to wishlist This book will answer questions about Attention Deficit Disorder in a logical and systematic manner, appealing to both the professional and lay person. The book establishes a clear understanding of this pervasive disorder in a clear and easy-to-read fashion, attempting to eliminate the confusion common among professionals attempting to treat the ... see all copies from $12.99! new only from $20.79! \| first editions
15	What Your Doctor Didn't Learn in Medical School more books like this by Stuart M. Berger, William Morrow add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! first editions
16 view cover	Common Neuro-Ophthalmic Pitfalls: Case-Based Teaching more books like this by Dr. Valerie A Purvin, Dr. Aki Kawasaki add to wishlist Using real-life cases describing patients with neuro-ophthalmic disorders, this book is a case-based teaching tool that bridges the gap between textbook information and everyday clinical practice. Each case illustrates a particular area of frequent diagnostic confusion, and highlights the specific clinical features that should point to the correct ... see all copies from $72.70! new only from $72.70!
17 view cover	Complex Sorrow CL more books like this by Marianne A Paget, Marjorie L DeVault (Editor) add to wishlist In 1988, Marianne Paget published the "Unity of Mistakes: A Phenomenological Interpretation of Medical Work" (Temple) in which she argued that error is an intrinsic feature in medicine an experimental and uncertain activity. Her subsequent research focused on medical negligence and on miscommunication and silence as a cause and product of error in ... see all copies from $3.81! new only from $23.10! \| first editions
18 view cover	Doing Psychiatry Wrong: A Critical and Prescriptive Look at a Faltering Profession more books like this by Rene J Muller add to wishlist The prospect that the psychiatric profession has hurt rather than helped many of its patients is incredibly disheartening; however, wrong diagnoses and improper treatment are all too common errors within the field. Author Rene Muller presents a revealing look into how psychiatry has failed a great majority of patients, all the while recognizing ... see all copies from $32.45! new only from $32.45!
19	Atlas of Nuclear Medicine Artifacts and Variants more books like this by U. Yun Ryo add to wishlist see all copies from $20.52! new only from $85.00!
20	When Trees Were Green: The Story of Robin Heron more books like this by Inez Heron add to wishlist see all copies from $5.00! first editions
21 view cover	The Difficult-To-Treat Psychiatric Patient more books like this by Mantosh J Dewan (Editor), Ronald W Pies (Editor) add to wishlist Why do some psychiatric patients fail to get better, even when in the care of competent clinicians? Treatment-refractory conditions are all too common in everyday clinical practice. Treatment resistance occurs across the full spectrum of psychiatric disorders, incurring enormous emotional, economic, and social costs. In the United States, ... see all copies from $78.93! new only from $80.99!
22	Medical Overkill: Diseases of Medical Progress more books like this by Ralph C Green, Ralph C Greene add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99!
23 view cover	I Was #87: A Deaf Woman's Ordeal of Misdiagnosis, Institutionalization, and Abuse more books like this by Anne M Bolander, Adair N Renning add to wishlist "I was six years old, alone, and terrified, and no one knew that I was deaf." So began Bolander's five-year ordeal at an institution for retarded and unwanted children where she was known by a number instead of her name. Her stunning story will inspire all who have endured any kind of hardship while trying to reclaim their lives. see all copies from $24.25!
24 view cover	Margin of Error: The Ethics of Mistakes in the Practice of Medicine more books like this by Laurie Zoloth (Editor), Susan B Rubin (Editor) add to wishlist see all copies from $2.92! new only from $75.40!
25	Mitral Valve Prolapse: Benign Syndrome? more books like this by Sharon R Anderson add to wishlist Comparable to Norman Cousin's "Anatomy of an Illness," this dramatic story tells of the author's illness & investigation until she became an internationally recognized expert on MVP. Ten percent of Americans & millions of people worldwide suffer from the most common inherited heart disease. Complications are frequently mistaken for anxiety. Though ... see all copies from $13.45! new only from $24.01!

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