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~ Rob Myers MD (Author)
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These brief, intriguing case histories drawn from medical journals involve unusual symptoms disguising real problems. For example, a woman who claims to have swallowed a toothbrush while brushing her teeth is exposed as a bulimic who was actually using the brush to induce vomiting. This and other gruesome, surprising, perplexing, and humorous cases are presented as medical riddles for readers to diagnose and solve.

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Rob Myers, M.D., is a doctor specializing in cardiology at Sunnybrook Hospital in Toronto. He is the author of Take It to Heart. He lives in Toronto, Ontario.

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  • Paperback: 220 pages
  • Publisher: Ecw Press (May 1, 2003)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1550225693
  • ISBN-13: 978-1550225693
  • Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.6 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 11.7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #820,698 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars a fun read, July 10, 2005
By Oliver Arms (Los Angeles, CA.) - See all my reviews
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Aside from the Guiness Book of World records, I found this to be one of the best books for insomnia. The stories, though at times comically badly written as prose, do tend to have their charm. It's almost an affirmation of "if it can happen under the sun it will", but regarding the human body. Not for the light of stomach, not written forensically but in common English, it's an entertaining read.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Crazy stories, August 9, 2003
This is a strange and funny book. It has dozens of unusual, humorous and macabre stories, which the author claims are true.

Some of them seem too unbelievable to be true, but if Myers says they are true, you kind of have to believe him.

My favorite is "The Runny Nose", which should make everyone very fearful of going to a hospital. I recomend this as easy and light reading.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Humorous and intriguing tales of real medical experiences, October 8, 2003
By Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews
Rob Myers' Woman Who Swallowed A Toothbrush And Other Bizarre Medical Cases presents over fifty humorous and intriguing tales of real medical experiences. From a life threatening body painting experience to a thyroid problem which causes a literal eye-popping experience in the ER, this is packed with intriguing situations.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A must read!
This is my favorite book by far. If you are into medical stuff, you will love this book. Very interesting and suspenseful.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining In a Very Weird Way
This was a fascinating book that I read in one day!

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4.0 out of 5 stars Odd and scary things.
"Toothbrush" manages to be interesting, funny and scary at the same time. These stories of swallowed items and odd accidents keep physicians wondering about their patients and... Read more
Published on August 27, 2004 by portledgesteven

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