Traces the history of anti-vaxxers, from 19th-century opposition to Edward Jenner's smallpox vaccine to modern-day vaccine hesitancy and misinformation. Retired drug regulator and medical historian Anthony C. Cartwright tells the story of the anti-vaxxers, starting with objections by ‘Anti-Vacks' to Edward Jenner's smallpox vaccine in the early 19th century, and then a propaganda war waged by the Anti-Compulsory Vaccination League and its successor from 1853 to 1972.

Uploaded June 2025

The current available books and literature that shed light on health policies in many African countries are limited. Transforming Healthcare in Africa: A Comparative Analysis by Professor Robert Dibie examines the key players in the health system game in many African countries. It explores the regulatory regimes that impact the health systems, such as the Ministry of Health.

Uploaded June 2025

The book covers different public health issues affecting Sub-Saharan Africa, from different perspectives. In doing so it discusses local economics, society, and politics, in addressing the problems of health infrastructure in the region. It also presents the impact of the colonial legacy in addressing contemporary problems in public health.

Uploaded June 2025

An essential guide to navigating global health careers with strategies for planning, networking, skill mastery, and achieving personal and professional goals.In The Global Health Career, Sharon K. Rudy provides an indispensable resource for anyone passionate about making a difference in the field of international public health. Having helped hundreds of global health professionals establish, grow, and transition their careers, Rudy combines stories, observations, and professional expertise to offer a comprehensive guide to navigating the complex and rewarding field of global health.

Uploaded June 2025

With this practical guide, those who care for children's physical and mental health will learn how to identify and address social drivers of health (SDOH), also sometimes referred to as social determinants of health. The expert contributors present evidence-based tools to screen for SDOH, as well as strategies on how to care for children and families affected by different social stressors.

Uploaded June 2025

Awarded third place in the 2024 American Journal of Nursing Book of the Year Awards in the Health Care Administration category In the aftermath of the pandemic, preexisting challenges in healthcare organizations have intensified. Stress, burnout, staffing shortages, and even the erosion of trust in organizational leadership are pressing issues that need solutions.

Uploaded June 2025

Provides useful and fascinating insights into the history, botany, chemistry, phytotherapy and importance of medicinal plants in some of today's health care systems.

June 2025

Mosby's Pharmacy Technician: Principles and Practice includes comprehensive information on pharmacy practice, anatomy and physiology, math calculation, and pharmacology. With its clear writing, expert insight, and engaging study tools, this text will help you develop a solid foundation in the pharmacy content you need to pass the board examination and launch a successful and rewarding career.

June 2025

Based on current guidelines, standards, and medical research in the EMS field, Sanders' Paramedic Textbook is both a comprehensive learning tool for paramedic students and reliable desk reference for emergency physicians. This critical resource includes in-depth explorations of key subjects such as pathophysiology, pharmacology, airway management, medical disorders, patient assessment, and trauma.

June 2025

This highly regarded, full-color resource contains the essential information needed to care for patients in any ICU, regardless of the specialty designation of the unit. The intended audience incudes medical students, interns and residents in medicine, surgery, and anesthesiology, critical care physicians and nurses, physician's assistants, respiratory therapists, and paramedics.

June 2025