diagnosis

"Knowing which health checks and tests to get when can prevent illness and problems, and even save your life. This easy-to-use guide explains all the common health tests so that you can understand and manage your well-being. When you've had a physical, how often do you understand what the results really mean for your health and your lifestyle? You've probably heard of good cholesterol and bad cholesterol, but what does that mean? And what can you do if you're told your bad cholesterol is high? Why are there two figures to show your blood pressure? Is weight gain hereditary? Be proactive in managing your health by learning more about how it is measured. Discover what factors influence medical tests, and what lifestyle changes you can make to keep fit and healthy for longer. Explore the variety of tests and screenings you may undergo at a doctor's or workplace health assessment - find out what is tested, why it is tested, and what the results mean."--Amazon.com.

Readers will receive straightforward information on how HIV and AIDS is contracted, what behaviors are low versus high risk, and the experience of getting tested.

"Introduces students to the linguistic, medical, scientific and psychological disciplines that lie at the foundation of . . . [speech and language therapy.] Also addresses professional issues in speech and language therapy and examines how therapists assess and treat clients with communication and swallowing disorders. The book makes extensive use of group exercises that allows SLT students opportunity for practice-based learning. It also includes multiple case studies to encourage discussion of assessment and intervention practices and end-of-chapter questions with complete answers to test knowledge and understanding"--Provided by publisher.

Feeling sad sometimes is a normal part of being human. But for some people, the sad feelings overtake everything else, leaving them hopeless and empty. The things that used to make them feel happy don't make them feel that way anymore. Having depression is a very common and very serious mental disorder. However, there are ways to fight depression, get treatment, and feel better.

We all have down days as well as happier days. For people with a bipolar disorder, feelings of sadness and happiness can be more extreme. There is an alternation between feeling very up and very down. It can feel like their moods are in control of them. Fortunately, there are ways to treat this disorder and feel more balanced.

Experts say that as many as 1 in 68 American kids may fall somewhere on the autism spectrum. Autism affects peoples ability to communicate and socialize. The disorder can be a challenge sometimes, but people with autism are also capable of amazing things. Learning as much as you can about the disorder can make it easier to cope with it.

"Bipolar disorder causes extreme behavioral and mood swings. These changes from the highs known as mania to the lows of depression are the reasons why it was often called manic depression in the past. Readers discover this and other . . . information about this disorder as they explore its symptoms, causes, and treatments"--Provided by publisher.

A comprehensive medical reference with information on diagnosing and treating medical disorders including critical care medicine, metabolic syndrome, acute lung injury, biological warfare and terrorism, SARS, and smallpox.

Examines the biology of cancer, focusing on methods used to detect and diagnosis the disease, and looking at various forms of treatment. Includes a glossary and resources for further research.