Surgery Sourcebook, 5th Ed.


Book Description

Provides information about surgical specialties, common types of surgery, surgical procedures, and the risks associated with surgery and how to manage pain along with the surgical complications.




Congenital Disorders Sourcebook, 5th Ed.


Book Description

Consumer health information about nonhereditary birth defects and disorders, including facts about prevention and treatment options. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources.




Adolescent Health Sourcebook, 5th Ed.


Book Description

Consumer health information about the physical, mental, and emotional health and development of adolescents. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources.




Childhood Diseases and Disorders Sourcebook, 5th Ed.


Book Description

Provides basic consumer health information about the physical and mental health of preadolescent children including common illnesses and injuries, disease prevention and screening, and wellness promotion. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources.




Eating Disorders Sourcebook, 5th Ed.


Book Description

Offers information on anorexia and bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and other eating disorders. Explains the risk factors for developing eating disorders and the adverse effects and methods used to prevent, diagnose and treat these disorders.




Stroke Sourcebook, 5th Ed.


Book Description

Stroke Sourcebook, Fifth Edition provides detailed information about stroke, its causes, and types such as Ischemic, hemorrhagic and recurrent stroke.




The Plastic Surgery Sourcebook


Book Description

Offers a history of plastic surgery, goes over the different types of procedures, and helps readers determine if plastic surgery is the right choice.




Depression Sourcebook, 5th Ed.


Book Description

Consumer health information about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of various forms of depression, along with coping tips and strategies for building resilience and self-esteem. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources.




Respiratory Disorders Sourcebook, 5th Ed.


Book Description

Provides basic consumer health information about prevention, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of respiratory disorders, along with tips for coping with chronic lung disease. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources.




Sleep Disorders Sourcebook, 5th Ed.


Book Description

Basic consumer health information about the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of sleep disorders in children and adults, along with facts about how and why people sleep, diseases that affect sleep and the health consequences of sleep deprivation.