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- Asthma sourcebook, basic consumer health information about allergic, exercise-induced, occupational, and other types of asthma, including facts about causes, risk factors, symptoms, and diagnostic tests and featuring details about treating asthma with medication and other therapies ..., edited by Sandra J. Judd
- Genetic disorders sourcebook, basic consumer health information about heritable disorders, including disorders resulting from abnormalities in specific genes, such as hemophilia, sickle cell disease, and cystic fibrosis, chromosomal disorders, such as down syndrome, fragile x syndrome, and klinefelter syndrome, and complex disorders with environmental and genetic components, such as alzheimer disease, cancer, heart disease, and obesity ; along with information about the human genome project, genetic testing and newborn screening, gene therapy and other current research initiatives, the special needs of children with genetic disorders, a glossary of terms, and a directory of resources for further help and information, edited by Sandra J. Judd
- Sexually transmitted diseases sourcebook, basic consumer health information about sexual health and the screening, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of common sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), including chancroid, chlamydia, gonorrhea, herpes, hepatitis, human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS), human papillomavirus (HPV), syphilis, and trichomoniasis ; along with facts about risk factors and complications, trends and disparities in infection rates, tips for discussing STDs with sexual partners, a glossary of related terms, and resources for additional help and information, edited by Amy L. Sutton
- Surgery sourcebook, basic consumer health information about common surgical techniques and procedures, including appendectomy, breast biopsy, carotid endarterectomy, cataract removal, cesarean section, coronary artery bypass, cosmetic surgery, dilation and curettage, gallbladder surgery, hemorrhoidectomy, hysterectomy, hernia repair, low back surgery, mastectomy, prostatectomy, tonsillectomy, and weight-loss (bariatric) surgery, along with facts about emergency surgery and critical care and tips on preparing for surgery, getting a second opinion, managing pain and surgical complications, and recovering from surgery, a glossary of related terms, and a directory of resources for more information, edited by Amy L. Sutton
- Autism and pervasive developmental disorders sourcebook, basic consumer health information about autism spectrum disorders (ASD) including autistic disorder, Asperger Syndrome, Rett Syndrome, childhood disintegrative disorder, and pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified (PDDNOS) : along with facts about causes, symptoms, assessment, interventions, treatments, and education, tips for family members and teachers on the transition to adulthood ..., edited by Joyce Brennfleck Shannon
- Pain sourcebook, basic consumer health information about causes and types of acute and chronic pain and disorders and injuries characterized by pain, including arthritis, back pain, burns, carpal tunnel syndrome, headaches, fibromyalgia, neuropathy, neuralgia, sciatica, shingles, and more : along with facts about over-the-counter and prescription analgesics, physical therapy, and complementary and alternative medicine therapies, tips for managing pain, a glossary of related terms, and a directory of additional, edited by Karen Bellenir
- Disabilities sourcebook, basic consumer health information about disabilities that affect the body, mind, and senses ..., edited by Amy L. Sutton
- Cardiovascular disorders sourcebook, basic consumer health information about heart and blood vessel disorders, such as cardiomyopathy, heart attack, heart failure, heart rhythm disorders, heart valve disease, aneurysms, atherosclerosis, stroke, peripheral arterial disease, varicose veins, and deep vein thrombosis, with details about risk factors, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment ; along with information about cardiovascular concerns of special significance to children, men, women, and minority populations, a glossary of related medical terms, and a directory of resources for further help and information, edited by Sandra J. Judd
- Learning disabilities sourcebook, basic consumer health information about dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, speech and communication disorders, auditory and visual processing disorders, and other conditions that make learning difficult, including attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, down syndrome and other chromosomal disorders, fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, hearing and visual impairment, autism and other pervasive developmental disorders, and traumatic brain Injury ; along with facts about diagnosing learning disabilities, early intervention, the special education process, legal protections, assistive technology, and accommodations, and guidelines for life-stage transitions, suggestions for coping with daily challenges, a glossary of related terms, and a directory of additional resources, edited by Sandra J. Judd
- Eye care sourcebook, basic consumer health information about vision and disorders affecting the eyes and surrounding structures, including facts about hyperopia, myopia, presbyopia, astigmatism, cataracts, macular degeneration, glaucoma, and other disorders of the cornea, retina, macula, conjunctiva, and optic nerve ; along with guidelines for recognizing and treating eye emergencies, advice about protecting the eyes at work, home, and play, tips for living with low vision ..., edited by Sandra J. Judd
- Respiratory disorders sourcebook, basic consumer health information about the risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of lung and respiratory disorders, including asthma, bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (copd), influenza, lung cancer, pneumonia, and other infectious and inflammatory pulmonary diseases ; along with information about pediatric respiratory disorders, tips on preventing respiratory problems and living with chronic lung disease, a glossary of related terms, and a directory of resources for additional help and information, edited by Amy L. Sutton
- Dental care and oral health sourcebook, basic consumer health information about caring for the mouth and teeth, including facts about dental hygiene and routine care guidelines, fluoride sealants, tooth whitening systems, cavities, root canals, extractions, implants, veneers, dentures, and orthodontic and orofacial procedures ; along with information about periodontal (gum) disease, canker sores, dry mouth, temporomandibular joint and muscle disorders (TMJ), oral cancer, and other conditions that impact oral health ..., edited by Joyce Brennfleck Shannon