Diseases & disorders

"This title... focuses on parasitic diseases. It details what parasitic diseases are, as well as the various types (Protozoan, Helminth, Ectoparasites). The title discuss the causes and symptoms of each type of parasitic disease as well as prevention. It also explores research being done in a global effort to control or eradicate these diseases"--Provided by publisher.

"This title in Lucent's Diseases and Disorders series discusses the illness known as meningitis. The book gives details on the symptoms of the disease, how it is contracted, known treatments as well as possible new treatments, and how the disease may be prevented. The title also includes an annotated bibliography and a list of organizations that can be contacted for support"--Provided by publisher.

Learn about speech disorders from what it is and the causes, to how people live with the disorder, as well as the latest information about treatment.

Describes the different ways in which strokes can attack the body, the various symptoms of strokes, treatment, prevention, and long-term care for stroke victims.

Describes exercise addiction, including why some people become addicted to exercise, how it endangers the body, other connected disorders and addictions, and how it is treated.

An overview of skin cancer that discusses risk factors and diagnosis, actinic keratoses, basal and squamous cell carcinomas, melanoma, conventional and alternative treatments, and research. Includes a glossary, contact information for organizations, and suggestions for further reading.

An introduction to sickle cell disease, explaining what it is, discussing its symptoms and complications, diagnosis and treatment, and possible future remedies, and looking at how people cope with the disease.

An introduction to postpartum depression, explaining what it is, and discussing its diagnosis, drug and nondrug treatments and therapies, and the effects of the condition on the newborn and other family members.

An overview of post-traumatic stress disorder that discusses the history, causes, and treatments of the disorder and explores research as well as how the United States is helping soldiers deal with stress on the frontlines. Includes a glossary, contact information for organizations, and suggestions for further reading.

An overview of alcoholism that discusses its causes, seriousness, dangers, and effects on the family, and explores peer pressure and recovery. Includes a glossary, contact information for organizations, and suggestions for further reading.