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Jim Fussell and Jeff Matovic, who both suffer from Tourette's syndrome, relate Jeff's struggle to convince Dr. Robert Maciunas and his insurance company to allow him to undergo deep brain stimulation to prevent his tics and outbursts and share details about their experiences with the disorder.

"This ... encyclopedia examines the history, characteristics, causes, and treatment of genetic disease, as well as the science of genetics itself"--Provided by publisher.

"A . . . memoir of chronic illness, misdiagnosis, addiction, and the myth of full recovery that details author Porochista Khakpour struggles with late-stage Lyme disease"--Provided by publisher.

"...Dr. Joel Fuhrman, delivers a hard-hitting, culture-shifting examination of the role fast and processed food plays in our nation's health crisis and offers a program to help us discover a lasting solution, including a two-week meal plan and 80 recipes..."--Provided by publisher.

Emergency medical technicians are heroes on the move. As first responders, they have to stay calm and act quickly. They also need to operate complex equipment and do everything they can to save lives, all while under extreme pressure. Readers will get a glimpse at the exhilarating life of this heroic career, learning what it takes to be an EMT and what a typical day is like. This information-rich text covers training, specializations, certifications, and the steps necessary for getting involved in this career that counts. Readers will learn about the risks and rewards of being an EMT and are encouraged to think about if they, one day, could join their community's team of heroes. Fact boxes, sidebars, and helpful infographics provide opportunities for additional learning.--.