Category Archives: Medical Reference

Polio : An American Story

Posted on     May 20th, 2006

This well-grounded account documents the quest for a polio vaccine. It reveals professional rivalries and clinical breakthroughs, describes a new era in approaches to public philanthropy, and re-creates the tenor of American culture during the 1940s and ’50s, when every … Continue reading →

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We Are All Welcome Here : A Novel

Posted on     May 20th, 2006

A polio victim and her 13-year-old daughter work miracles from their Tupelo, Miss., home during the summer of 1964 in Berg’s latest carefully calibrated domestic drama (after The Year of Pleasures). Having contracted polio at 22 while pregnant, Paige Dunn … Continue reading →

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The Bird-flu Primer: The Guide to Being Prepared And Surviving an Avian Flu Pandemic

Posted on     May 18th, 2006

Many people believe the outbreak of a bird flu pandemic is an end-of-world scenario. They believe the only recourse is to trust those in charge, but the truth is, while devastating to the economy and society in general, most experts … Continue reading →

Posted in     Avian Flu, Books, Infectious Diseases, Medical Reference
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The Monster at Our Door: The Global Threat of Avian Flu

Posted on     May 18th, 2006

“We are talking at least seven million deaths, but maybe more 10 million, 20 million, and the worst case, 100 million.” Shigeru Omi, Regional Director, western pacific office of the World Health Organization, November 2004Avian influenza is a viral asteroid … Continue reading →

Posted in     Avian Flu, Books, Infectious Diseases, Medical Reference
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