Medicine / Science

Brain & Mind is now a monthly magazine with a new formula, format, and design, reflecting the revolution in neuroscience. This month's issue focuses on self-control. Every day we are torn between temptation and good intentions. Studies show that individuals who can forgo immediate pleasure to achieve a higher goal are more likely to succeed in life. The good news is that, yes, willpower can be developed.

Medicine for everyone. Because the world of healthcare is constantly evolving and medicine draws on multiple, often closely linked specialties, CAPITAL SANTÉ aims to be the leading Swiss magazine for medicine and well-being, accessible to all. Pragmatic, attentive to the latest discoveries, and open to the world, CAPITAL SANTÉ analyzes the medical research and trends that are already shaping tomorrow's society.

Mathematics for the Life Sciences - The entire course in flashcards: 140 course flashcards, 200 solved exercises and application examples.

This book summarizes, in 140 fact sheets, the essential results and definitions taught in Life and Earth Sciences undergraduate programs. It will also be of interest to students in preparatory classes looking for a concise and effective revision tool.
The presentation is tailored to the needs of students preparing for an exam or competition.

At all hours of the day and night, Gérard Tixier, an emergency psychiatrist, crisscrosses the city providing in-home first aid to people suffering from psychological distress, emotional shock, or mental disorders of varying severity. Thirty accounts of these immediate interventions take us to the heart of everyday madness—the madness of emotional, mental, familial, or sexual distress—and reveal for the first time the hidden side of a society in crisis.

This book presents itself as the culmination of all the teachings received and as the integration of the two traditions—the Rishikesh tradition and the Kashmiri Tantric tradition—that France Bastien has explored in depth throughout her journey. This work bears witness to her progression in the art of yoga. It is intended for both the novice and the seasoned practitioner; everyone will find tools to flourish in their practice of this art. It is structured according to the model of Patanjali's Ladder.

This is the first practical book on podiatry specifically annotated for diabetics. Written with clarity and precision, the book draws on the author's extensive clinical and teaching experience. Richly illustrated with over 100 clinical photographs and color illustrations, *Practical Guide to Podiatry* presents the essential basics for understanding the function of the normal foot and describes common foot conditions in a classic and structured format.

"To make everyone aware that before being a tool of technicians, science is constantly at work and governs each of our lives in its major events as well as in its daily details."

Without succumbing to dissenting rhetoric, Marcel Bohy's work stands against the commonly held idea that only the elite can and should have access to scientific data; the author, for his part, invites all generations

This four-colour atlas covers the 1st and 2nd year curriculum of BCPST preparatory classes.
Each double page presents the analysis of the anatomy of a plant tissue: Photographs of microscopic preparations in several magnifications;
Observation methods used (staining, magnification, etc.)

Their voices are never heard. Despite the headlines surrounding health issues and the constant stream of parliamentary reports, victims of adverse drug reactions remain largely unrecognized and unprotected. In recent years, high-profile scandals have briefly shone a spotlight on the victims of Mediator, Distilbene, and third- and fourth-generation birth control pills. But no study has yet accurately identified the victims of these medications.

Literally meaning "science of the soul," psychology is simultaneously an academic discipline, a human science, and a profession practiced in a wide range of institutions: hospitals, schools, businesses, and so on. It is often lumped together under the umbrella term "psy" and suffers from a somewhat vague image. Yet, it is experiencing growing success, evidenced by the enthusiasm of young people for psychology studies, the proliferation of popular science magazines, and the increasingly frequent use of psychology as a subject of study.