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Title: Cheating Death

Subtitle: The Doctors and Medical Miracles that Are Saving Lives Against All Odds

Author: Sanjay Gupta

Narrator: Sanjay Gupta

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 27 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-12-09

Publisher: Hachette Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 76 votes

Genres: Science & Technology, Medicine

Publisher's Summary:

Twenty years ago all of them would have been given up for dead, with no realistic hope for survival. But today, thanks to incredible new medical advances, each of these individuals is alive and well . . .Cheating Death.

In this riveting book, Dr. Sanjay Gupta - neurosurgeon, chief medical correspondent for CNN, and best-selling author- chronicles the almost unbelievable science that has made these seemingly miraculous recoveries possible. A bold new breed of doctors has achieved amazing rescues by refusing to accept that any life is irretrievably lost. Extended cardiac arrest, "brain death," not breathing for over an hour-all these conditions used to be considered inevitably fatal, but they no longer are. Today, revolutionary advances are blurring the traditional line between life and death in fascinating ways.

Drawing on real-life stories and using his unprecedented access to the latest medical research, Dr. Gupta dramatically presents exciting accounts of how pioneering physicians and researchers are altering our understanding of how the human body functions when it comes to survival-and why more and more patients who once would have died are now alive. From experiments with therapeutic hypothermia to save comatose stroke or heart attack victims to lifesaving operations in utero to the study of animal hibernation to help wounded soldiers on far-off battlefields, these remarkable case histories transform and enrich all our assumptions about the true nature of death and life.

Members Reviews:

Very interesting and insightful

As a non-physician medical professional, this was a great book. I don't know the long term outcome of his ideas and/or observations, but if ANY of them become part of the accepted medical culture, it'll be worth it. I recoommend to all medical, pharmacy and nursing students, residents, and practicing clinicians.

Great Book!

One reviewer said the author was monotone and should not have narrated his own book. I totally disagree. Sanjay did a great job because like he said, he is passionate about what he does. There was nothing monotone about it. Great book with great insight with relevant patient stories to accompany.

A must read

Well written and well narrated. Angie Shelton

Stanford University Medical Ctr

Great informative read

Dr Gupta seems to do it all perfectly. I enjoyed his book and TV shots. He is very much enjoyed.

Bill Longpre

Beyond my expectations

Wonderful stories. Hated to have this one end.

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Title: REM Sleep

Subtitle: Medicine & Inventions

Author: iMinds

Narrator: Ellouise Rothwell

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-18-09

Publisher: iMinds

Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 6 votes

Genres: Science & Technology, Medicine

Publisher's Summary:

Learn about REM sleep with iMinds insightful audio knowledge series. REM is an important component of sleep. But sleep itself is a difficult phenomenon to study because it is such an insular process. Dreams in particular are highly elusive for the researcher of sleep. As dreaming is a "state of mind", theories concerning it are frustratingly convoluted and highly theory-based, with any advancement unlikely to be supported by hard evidence. However, what scientists can do is measure the physical reactions that take place in our bodies and by our bodies when we are sleeping. This helps us understand what happens to us when we sleep and what REM is all about.

From close monitoring of sleeping subjects, scientists have been able to discover an arc that we all go through in our unconscious state. Basically, sleep is divided into two cycles: REM and NREM. The former stands for "rapid eye movement" and the latter stands for "non-rapid eye movement".

Perfect to listen to while commuting, exercising, shopping or cleaning the house.. iMinds brings knowledge to your MP3 with 8 minute information segments to whet your mental appetite and broaden your mind.

iMinds offers 12 main categories; become a Generalist by increasing your knowledge of Business, Politics, People, History, Pop Culture, Mystery, Crime, Culture, Religion, Concepts, Science and Sport. Clean and concise, crisp and engaging, discover what you never knew you were missing.

iMinds is the knowledge solution for the information age cutting through the white noise to give you quick, accurate knowledge .. Perfect your dinner party conversation, impress your boss - an excellent way to discover topics of interest for the future.

Editorial Reviews:

Sleep is a difficult subject for scientists to study, but a major discovery was made by Nathaniel Kleitman and Eugene Aserinksy when they identified rapid eye movement, so named for the quick motions made by the eye during sleep. It is during REM sleep where dreams occur and the brain is most active. This iMinds production is a brief but illuminating overview of REM sleep, performed with a satisfying calm by Elouise Rothwell. Her soothing style seems fitting with the subject matter, and she relaxes the reader even as she informs.

Critic Reviews:

"I'm learning all sorts of stuff about stuff I didn't even know I didn't know. And it sticks. In a nutshell: wonderful." (Jonathon Margolis, Financial Times)

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Title: Penicillin

Subtitle: Medicine & Inventions

Author: iMinds

Narrator: Luca James Lee

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-17-09

Publisher: iMinds

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 8 votes

Genres: Science & Technology, Medicine

Publisher's Summary:

Learn about the discovery of Penicillin with iMinds insightful audio knowledge series.When Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin in 1928, it was a lucky accident. He didnt realize at the time that penicillin would dramatically change the face of medicine and the pharmaceutical industry.

Fleming was a researcher studying the natural antibacterial substances produced by the body. He had been working with the bacteria that caused boils. To study the bacteria he grew colonies of it on plates. He later took a holiday leaving plates of bacteria to grow while he was away. On returning from his holiday, he noticed a mold growing on one of the plates. Colonies of the bacteria, which should have been growing around the mold, had died off. Fleming knew this to be strange and went about trying to identify the mold. He discovered the mold produced an antibacterial substance which he later named penicillin. However, the penicillin produced by the mold was elusive and seemingly impossible to separate from the concoction in which he had cultivated it. As Fleming was unable to isolate the penicillin and did not yet realize its importance, he abandoned his work.

Perfect to listen to while commuting, exercising, shopping or cleaning the house.. iMinds brings knowledge to your MP3 with 8 minute information segments to whet your mental appetite and broaden your mind.

iMinds offers 12 main categories; become a Generalist by increasing your knowledge of Business, Politics, People, History, Pop Culture, Mystery, Crime, Culture, Religion, Concepts, Science and Sport. Clean and concise, crisp and engaging, discover what you never knew you were missing.

iMinds is the knowledge solution for the information age cutting through the white noise to give you quick, accurate knowledge .. Perfect your dinner party conversation, impress your boss - an excellent way to discover topics of interest for the future.

Editorial Reviews:

Alexander Fleming's discovery of the antibiotic penicillin, in 1928, was an important development in medicine, as it enabled the treatment of previously grave diseases. But it was a sheer act of accidental luck that Fleming, a scientist studying bacteria, made the crucial breakthrough. Luca James Lee performs a clear and concise style that turns the medicine's fascinating, convoluted science and background into a compelling yet easy-to-follow history. The authority of Lee's voice helps listeners to grasp the significance of penicillin as a medical tool in this effective iMinds title.

Critic Reviews:

"I'm learning all sorts of stuff about stuff I didn't even know I didn't know. And it sticks. In a nutshell: wonderful." (Jonathon Margolis, Financial Times)

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Título: La medicina del alma [The Medicine of the Soul (Texto Completo)]

Autor: Eric Rolf

Narrador: Francisco Rivela

Formato: Unabridged

Duración: 6 hrs and 39 mins

Idioma: Español

Fecha de publicación: 11-10-08

Editor: Recorded Books

Calificaciones: 4.5 de 5 de 16 votos

Categorías: Science & Technology, Medicine

Resumen del editor:

En La Medicina del Alma no existen las casualidades: la vida te habla a través del cuerpo, y la enfermedad es uno más de los idiomas que la vida usa para comunicarse contigo. Si estás enfermo o tienes un problema físico, quizá creas que no has hecho nada para enfermar. También es posible que creas que, personalmente, tú no puedes hacer nada para curarte.

Con este libro vas a descubrir cómo has participado en la creación de tu enfermedad, y cuando te des cuenta de cómo lo has hecho podrás participar en tu curación. La Medicina del Alma es, además de un revelador enfoque hacia la salud, un arte para relacionarse con el misterio de la vida.

Please note: This title is in Spanish.

Opiniones de los miembros:

Great book!

It helped me improved my consciousness about the importance of my believes about life, my behavior and the relation of all these with my health. Analyzes the parts of the bodies, organs and a list of illness, which can be very useful for our own growth and health. If you are on the way of personal growth and health, it is a must.

Helpful book

Beautiful book. Read it carefully and meditatively.

amazing

Great

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Title: Medical Myths That Can Kill You

Subtitle: And the Truths That Will Save, Extend, and Improve Your Life

Author: Nancy L. Snyderman

Narrator: Nancy L. Snyderman

Format: Abridged

Length: 4 hrs and 38 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-29-08

Publisher: Random House Audio

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 12 votes

Genres: Science & Technology, Medicine

Publisher's Summary:

In this age of countless miracle cures, it's vital to separate the myths that endanger your health from the medical facts you need.

FACT: Unfiltered coffee can clog your arteries.

FACT: Donating blood may lower your risk of heart disease.

FACT: You don't really need eight glasses of water a day.

FACT: Coughing won't help if you're having a heart attack. (But aspirin will!)

We've become a nation of cyberchondriacs, diagnosing ourselves with false information and half-truths found on sketchy websites. In Medical Myths That Can Kill You, Dr. Nancy Snyderman, chief medical editor for NBC News, provides clear, practical, scientifically proven advice that can lead you to a healthier, happier life.

Discover the simple, everyday things that affect well-being, and get the information you need to revitalize your body, maintain your longevity, manage your care, and possibly even save a life - yours.

Critic Reviews:

"Dr. Nancy Snyderman debunks popular medical myths that are dangerous to your health in this practical book. I recommend it for its sound advice about self-care and intelligent use of medical tests and treatments." (Andrew Weil)

"In her typical fun yet authoritative fashion, Dr Snyderman saves lives by busting the 7 greatest myths that pierce our health." (Mehmet Oz)

"Truth #102: Medical information doesn't have to be indigestible. When Nancy L. Snyderman, M.D. is dispensing it, her straightforward approach to healthcare is just what the doctor ordered." (Meredith Vieira)

Members Reviews:

Great Info!

Thought the audio book was great....lot of great info and love the fact that she mentions integrative medicine, etc. Was disappointed she didnt mention anything about "unfiltered coffee can clog your arteries" which is mentioned in the ad.

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Title: Why We Kiss

Subtitle: Scientific American Mind

Author: Scientific American

Narrator: Mark Moran

Format: Abridged

Length: 1 hr and 28 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-19-08

Publisher: Scientific American

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 32 votes

Genres: Science & Technology, Medicine

Publisher's Summary:

"An Odd Sense of Timing": Changes in the environment are giving rise to the subjective experience of time - and that is puzzling psychologists and brain researchers.

"The Medicated Americans": Close to ten percent of men and women in America are now taking drugs to combat depression.

"The Character Code": Researchers have found a gene that influences our ability to cope with stress and to bounce back from the misfortunes of life.

"Misery in Motherhood": Postpartum depression effects 1 in 5 women and weakens critical bonds between a mother and child - but there are remedies.

Editorial Reviews:

This issue of Scientific American Mind kicks off with an article about the neuropsychological effects of kissing on the human mind. An additional four articles address a variety of scientific issues in related fields, answering questions about how modern environmental changes could be affecting our perception of time, identifying a gene which controls stress responses, outlining possible new coping mechanisms for postpartum depression, and investigating the rising rates of antidepressant usage in the United States.

Narrator Mark Morans conversational tones create a welcoming atmosphere for science enthusiasts of every age and background.

Members Reviews:

Interesting

pieces on kissing (though the front-page pic is obviously meant to entice us more than the article itself) and the genetics of personality, though by far the most important writing in this issue is on the grotesquely irresponsible overprescription of antidepressants and the commercialization of drugs.

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Title: Bored?

Subtitle: Scientific American Mind

Author: Anna Gosline

Narrator: Mark Moran

Format: Abridged

Length: 1 hr and 41 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-21-07

Publisher: Scientific American

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 30 votes

Genres: Science & Technology, Medicine

Publisher's Summary:

"Bored?": Researchers have a simple cure for boredom: find focus, live in the moment, and have something to live for.

"Do Animals Feel Empathy?": A look at the evolutionary origins of empathy, and whether animals can experience it.

"The Secret to Raising Smart Kids": More than 30 years of research has revealed the key to success for your kids - in school and in life.

"Sex, Math, and Scientific Achievement": Higher verbal and memory skills that women have lead them to different careers than men (who are better at visual tasks and mental manipulation of objects).

"Psychedelic Healing": The same hallucinogenic drugs that blew minds in the 1960's may soon be treating ailments.

Editorial Reviews:

This issue of Scientific American Mind features cover story "Bored?, an engrossing article which explores lifestyle research into the ultimate cures for boredom. Another four articles explore similar neuropsychological themes, reviewing three decades of research into raising successful and intellectual children, exploring new medical uses for hallucinogenic drugs, investigating the evolution and existence of empathy throughout the animal kingdom, and outlining the gender-specific skills which lead women and men to pursue different types of jobs.

Mark Moran has a clear, conversational performance style which genuinely invites listeners into these exciting dialogues about scientific advancement and discovery.

Members Reviews:

Bored?...

...then skip the first article, taking its own simple advice: "find something interesting to do." (How much funding did it take to come to THAT conclusion?!) A bit more interesting is the study on animals and empathy, though it's pretty old territory, dating back to a 1960's study with rats. (No real new ground here if you have read anything on the subject before.) The best article is probably on children who succeed: it exposes the flaws of the Mr. Rogers mentality ("you are special!") which has led an entire generation to have more of a tendency to give up when things get tough, since they are more likely to believe that skills are innate rather than acquired--and thus they miss the obvious fact that developing skills always requires motivated and repeated trying.

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Title: New Insights About Leadership

Subtitle: Scientific American Mind

Author: Scientific American

Narrator: Mark Moran

Format: Highlights

Length: 1 hr and 54 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-08-07

Publisher: Scientific American

Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 22 votes

Genres: Science & Technology, Medicine

Publisher's Summary:

This edition includes six fascinating articles. You'll learn the secrets of effective leadership and hear how language influences our choices - from foods we eat to the laws we support. Also, discover how experts are finding out how acts of violence in schools can be predicted. Then, find out how the brain balances social concerns with economic decisions. Next, learn about the two to three percent of the population that can't recognize faces. Finally, hear why students are dropping out of college.

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©2007 Scientific American

Editorial Reviews:

This intriguing edition of Scientific American Mind contains articles covering a wide variety of topics, beginning with a cover piece about the hallmarks of good leadership. Subsequent articles address a range of issues including rising college dropout rates, the effect of language on decision-making, and the possibility that researchers might manage to create a predictive model for certain types of violent public incidents. This fascinating recording also contains an article about prosopagnosia - the inability to recognize people based on their facial features - as well as an article about social and economic cognitive decision-making.

Narrator Mark Moran guides listeners effortlessly through this absorbing audiobook, his clear enunciation and careful pacing effortlessly illuminating the dense content of these thought-provoking articles.

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Title: Why We Eat

Subtitle: Scientific American Mind

Author: Scientific American

Narrator: Mark Moran

Format: Abridged

Length: 1 hr and 45 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-17-07

Publisher: Scientific American

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 26 votes

Genres: Science & Technology, Medicine

Publisher's Summary:

This edition of Scientific American Mind contains seven fascinating articles. First, a look at the psychology of food. Then, you'll learn how a rare disorder is offering new insights into the nature of pain, and how troubled teenagers don't necessarily have immature brains. Also, there's promise for damaged or diseased brains, as they could soon get a boost from prosthetic implants. Plus, there are surprising new findings that hint that lithium may offer hope as a treatment for neurological ailments like Alzheimer's disease.

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©2007 Scientific American

Editorial Reviews:

This riveting issue of Scientific American Mind opens with a thorough and engrossing cover story about the psychology of consumption in our modern society. In six more articles, this edition of the popular science magazine explores topics including brain maturity in teenagers, research into the development of prosthetic brain implants, and the use of lithium as a potential unlikely treatment for Alzheimers.

Voice actor Mark Morans skillful narration renders this audiobooks complex content eminently accessible for a wide range of listeners, and his clear, distinct enunciation is compelling and easy to follow.

Members Reviews:

Readable scientific data and results

I will become a regular purchaser of this product line. No fluff..just data that is sythesized into comprehensable results.

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Title: Sex and the Secret Nerve

Subtitle: Scientific American Mind

Author: Scientific American

Narrator: Mark Moran

Format: Abridged

Length: 1 hr and 45 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-05-07

Publisher: Scientific American

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 39 votes

Genres: Science & Technology, Medicine

Publisher's Summary:

This edition of Scientific American Mind contains six fascinating articles on topics that deal with human behavior. You'll hear about the future of online dating, the continuing mystery of acupuncture, what home really means, how to be happy, and why some people are obsessed with...garbage.

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©2007 Scientific American

Editorial Reviews:

This jam-packed edition of popular psychology and neuroscience magazine Scientific American Mind features an exciting cover story about a recently researched cranial nerve which could hold answers about how human pheromones function. This issue also addresses a variety of other wide-ranging topics including how (or whether) acupuncture works, what human happiness really entails and how it might be achieved, and the mysterious but not uncommon human preoccupation with garbage. This riveting audiobook also contains articles about online dating - what can we expect in years to come? - and the nature of home as a psychological concept.

Mark Morans deft, conversational narration makes it easy to access and enjoy these fascinating insights into the world of modern science.

Members Reviews:

Not what i thougt

I thought i was going to hear about some secret nerve the whole audio, but it was only for about 30 minutes, when he talked about it in whales and some other animals. Interesting that there can be some nerve, but i did not hear anything about it that i can use.

Also he talked about online dating, people who collect stuff, and some other stuff too.

I give it 2 stars. For telling me about this nerve.

Interesting Issue...

With everything from the primitive nerve that may have a lot to do with mating to tips to successful online dating (or successful avoidance of same).