A Johns Hopkins Press health book

Offers women with ovarian cancer support and resources to help them deal with the physical and emotional impact of their disease.

Explores the emotional issues associated with Cesarean births, explaining why a Cesarean is sometimes neccessary and helping women understand the issues behind the decision to perform the procedure.

A guide to the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and causes of the psychiatric illness known as bipolar disorder, discussing the pros and cons of various treatments, describing what it is like to live with the disease, and looking at how lifestyle changes can improve the quality of life.

Explains what dementia is, and offers advice to individuals charged with the care of someone suffering from a dementing illness, discussing evaluation, medical treatment, problems in independent living and daily care, research, and other topics.