Eve's Rib: The Groundbreaking Guide to Women's Health - Brossura

Legato, Marianne J.

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ISBN 10: 140004829X ISBN 13: 9781400048298

Casa editrice: Three Rivers Pr, 2003

Riassunto

Examines the various ways in which men's and women's bodies function differently and discusses the latest findings concerning specific organs and body systems, diseases, and treatment options from a gender perspective.

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Marianne J. Legato, M.D., is one of the foremost experts in the field of gender-specific medicine. A classically trained medical investigator, Dr. Legato has been supported by the American Heart Association and the National Institutes of Health throughout her career. In 1997, she founded the Partnership for Gender-Specific Medicine at Columbia University. She was named Outstanding Woman of the Year in Science in 2002 by the American Medical Women’s Association. She lectures widely and lives in New York City.

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groundbreaking book . . . will forever change how you think about women’s health. Pass along a copy to your doctor.”—Healing Retreats & Spas<br><br>In this revolutionary new book, Dr. Marianne Legato, one of the most respected scientists in her field, shares the truth about how women and men are fundamentally different in virtually every system of the body—from the composition of their saliva to the way their guts, brains, and hearts function. Such differences are critical variations that doctors must recognize in order to spot and treat disease. Eve’s Rib is a powerful tool for women eager to understand the ways their bodies work—and how to use this information to provide essential care for themselves and their loved ones.<br>Here are just a few critical differences that can save your life:<br><br>• Many women do not experience the classic symptoms of a heart attack and instead have pain in the upper abdomen or back, intense shortness of br

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Three Rivers Pr
• Data di pubblicazione: 2003
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 140004829X
• ISBN 13: 9781400048298
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 258
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile