Hardman, Lizabeth

Examines the history of medicine throughout the ages, even those that existed before recorded history, to explain the phenomena of life, illness, and death.

This book traces the history of the influenza pandemics, from the first documented pandemic of flu that began in North Africa in the 1500s to the H1N1 Pandemic of 2009.

This book discussed the plague, what effect this virulent disease has had through history, the causes and treatments used to help control it, and what we can expect in the future from this infectious disease.

This book discusses dementia, a group of symptoms rather than one disease, presenting information on Alzheimer's disease, Lewy body dementia, vascular dementia, prion diseases, frontotemporal dementia, and certain kinds of dementia which are unique to children and describes treatments for dementia.

Explores the scientific principles behind one of the most popular sports, baseball. Also takes a brief look at the featured sport's origins, history and changes to rules, equipment, or techniques, and covers the physiology of playing, related health and medical concerns, and the causes and treatment of sports-related injuries.

This book discusses types of breast cancer and the classification of breast cancer by its stage and presents information on breast exams, mammograms, symptoms and diagnoses, and the treatments depending on the specific type of cancer involved.

Provides a history and evolution of competitive swimming and explores the scientific principles and concepts related to the sport, the relevant biomechanics and physiology, and the elements of sports medicine associated with swimmers.