Diseases and disorders

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Dyslexia

2005
Explains the disease dyslexia, providing information on what causes it, how it can be indentified--and when indentified--how to treat it. Includes notes on how to live and cope with the disease, a list of organizations to contact, and a glossary.

Teen Depression

2013
Offers young readers and researchers a means of understanding teen depression and the ramifications. Clear, careful explanations offer insight into what this condition is, what causes the condition, how people live with the condition, and the latest information about treatment and prevention.

Cystic Fibrosis

2013
Clear, careful explanations offer insight into cystic fibrosis, what this condition is, what causes the condition, how people live with the condition and the latest information about treatment and prevention.

Heart disease

2004
Describes the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and conventional and alternative treatments of heart disease, discusses medical research, and includes a glossary, an annotated further reading list, and a list of organizations.

Sexually transmitted diseases

2004
Examines the history, diagnosis, symptoms, treatment options, and prevention of sexually transmitted diseases, as well as ongoing research for a cure.

Hepatitis

2003
Provides information about hepatitis, explaining what it is, and discussing diagnosis and treatment, alternative therapies, life with hepatitis, and studies being done on the disease. Includes quotations, an annotated bibliography, and references.

Cystic fibrosis

2003
Explores the history, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of cystic fibrosis, reviews ongoing research, and discusses how to live with the incurable genetic disease that is often called "65 Roses.".

Fetal alcohol syndrome

2005
Discusses the causes and symptoms of fetal alcohol syndrome and what is being done to raise awareness of the disease.

Parkinson's disease

2005
Discusses the origins and causes of Parkinson's disease, as well as treatment and research. Ways of coping and living with the disease are also discussed.

Teen depression

2005
Presents a comprehensive examination of depression among teens and analyzes the factors that contribute to their depression, how to recognize the signs of depression, and how to restore hope.

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