No More Aching Back: Dr. Root's New Fifteen-minute-a-day Program for a Healthy BackThe renowned orthopedic surgeon and co-author of the classic bestseller, Oh, My Aching Back has produced the state-of-the-art back-care guide for the '90s. The latest diagnostic methods and treatments for chronic discomfort are discussed, as well as subjects such as back problems of children, sex and the bad back, exercises and sports for children, and more. |
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... infected . They were not able to distinguish between an infection that was caused by a bacteria , virus , or parasite , and an inflammation that was caused by the body's reaction to a noninfectious agent . Hence , over the years the ...
... infected . They were not able to distinguish between an infection that was caused by a bacteria , virus , or parasite , and an inflammation that was caused by the body's reaction to a noninfectious agent . Hence , over the years the ...
Page 83
... infection , but after three to four weeks , infection in the bone can be seen . A bone scan would be positive early in the course of the disease . ( See the chapter on tests for explanation of these terms . ) Treatment requires ...
... infection , but after three to four weeks , infection in the bone can be seen . A bone scan would be positive early in the course of the disease . ( See the chapter on tests for explanation of these terms . ) Treatment requires ...
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... infections . If the number of red cells is decreased , your body is receiving less oxygen , and you are anemic . If the number of white cells is increased , you proba- bly have an infection or inflammation or both of these some- where ...
... infections . If the number of red cells is decreased , your body is receiving less oxygen , and you are anemic . If the number of white cells is increased , you proba- bly have an infection or inflammation or both of these some- where ...
Contents
The Office Visit | 3 |
How Your Back Works | 16 |
What Can Go Wrong with Your Back | 31 |
Copyright | |
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