Diseases and disorders series

Discusses and describes cerebral palsy, a disabling disorder of the brain's motor centers, explaining its causes and treatments, and looking at the future of technological remedies for the disorder.

This book discusses multiple sclerosis, a chronic disease of the central nervous system, and describes primary, secondary, and tertiary symptoms; the practical, social, physical, and emotional aspects of life that MS disrupts; and the variety of medications being tested to treat MS.

Explores the diagnosis and treatment type 1 and type 2 diabetes, describing how to manage the disease and efforts to find a cure.

Presents a concise study of Bipolar Disorder and discusses what it is and what causes it, how it is treated, and how to maintain a normal life with Bipolar.

Provides information about influenza, explaining what it is and its causes, and discussing its symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and pandemics.

Explores the history, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of human papillomavirus and discusses different cancers caused by the virus.

Describes the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), explains why ALS is associated with baseball player Lou Gehrig, presents a look at how the disease affects a person's life, discusses ALS research, and provides a glossary, further reading list, and list of related organizations.

Provides information about ADHD, or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, discussing what it is, diagnosis, drug and other treatments, what it is like to live with the disorder, and research into it.