diseases

Discusses the conditions of sickle cell disease, the latest research, and treatment options.

Describes endometriosis, its symptoms, current treatments, and preventative measures, and covers coping strategies and ways to support a friend or family member who has contracted this disease.

The Encyclopedia of the Heart and Heart Disease, Second Edition examines the function of the heart and the cardiovascular system and the major diseases and disorders that impact their health. This revised book discusses how to recognize the signs and symptoms of heart disease and how heart disease is diagnosed and treated. The causes and factors that contribute to heart disease are explained as well as preventive measures and steps to live a heart-healthy lifestyle. Appendixes include a directory of organizations and resources and diagrams of the heart and cardiovascular system.

"There are three forms of hepatitis, and they infect up to 6 percent of the people in the United States. Drugs that fight this viral infection, which attacks the liver, have been approved but many people go untreated because they mistakenly believe their symptoms are caused by something as common as the flu. There is a timeline on the history of detection and treatment of the disease"--Provided by the publisher.

Looks at several distinctive disorders of the brain.

What is ADHD and what are the symptoms? How is ADHD treated? Explore this common behavioral condition in this book.