Keith(Editor at Omnigraphics Jones
Series
Publisher
Omnigraphics Inc
Pub. Date
c2016
Language
English
Description
Provides basic consumer health information about the risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, childhood arthritis, gout, fibromyalgia, spinal stenosis, lupus, infectious arthritis, and autoimmune disorders associated with arthritis. Gives facts about medications, surgical procedures, and self-care techniques to manage pain and disability, and tips on living independently with arthritis.
Series
Publisher
Omnigraphics
Pub. Date
c2015
Language
English
Description
Cancer Sourcebook, Seventh Edition provides updated information about common types of cancer affecting the head, neck, central nervous system, endocrine system, lungs, digestive and urinary tracts, blood cells, immune system, skin, bones, and other body systems. It explains how people can reduce their risk of cancer by adopting a healthy lifestyle, addressing issues related to cancer risk, and taking advantage of screening exams. Various treatment...
Series
Publisher
Omnigraphics
Pub. Date
c2017
Language
English
Description
"Provides basic consumer health information about common surgical procedures, potential risks and complications, pain control options, and recovery issues. Recent advances in surgery are also discussed. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources"--
Series
Publisher
Omnigraphics
Pub. Date
c2016
Language
English
Description
"Provides basic consumer health information about transmission, testing, stages, and treatment of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), with facts about prevention, related complications, and tips for living with HIV/AIDS. Includes index, glossary of related terms and directory of resources"--
Series
Publisher
Omnigraphics, Inc
Pub. Date
c2015
Language
English
Description
"Excessive alcohol use causes approximately 88,000 deaths each year, making it the third leading lifestyle-related cause of death in the United States. Alcohol affects every organ in the drinker's body. While moderate alcohol use can have some health benefits for adults, heavy alcohol use and binge drinking can harm the body, disrupt relationships, and lead to risky behaviors, injury, illness, or death. Furthermore, any alcohol use can cause permanent...
Series
Publisher
Omnigraphics, Inc
Pub. Date
c2016
Language
English
Description
Diabetes Sourcebook, Sixth Edition, provides basic consumer information about the different types of diabetes and how they are diagnosed. It discusses strategies for controlling diabetes and managing daily life challenges. It includes information about the complications of diabetes and their prevention and offers guidelines for recognizing and treating diabetic emergencies. The book concludes with updated information regarding the most recent research...