Musculoskeletal Disorders Sourcebook, First Edition


Book Description

Provides consumer health information about structure and function of the musculoskeletal system; importance of healthy bones, muscles, and joints; common musculoskeletal disorders and conditions; and cancers of the musculoskeletal system, along with information about workplace musculoskeletal disorders and rehabilitation strategies. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources.




Physical and Mental Issues in Aging Sourcebook


Book Description

"This Sourcebook will help readers learn to identify signs and symptoms of age-related diseases and disorders, including cardiovascular disease, pulmonary disease, digestive disorders, musculoskeletal and skin disorders, metabolic changes, sexual and reproductive issues, and changes in vision, hearing, and other senses. Data about longevity and causes of death, information on acute and chronic pain, and descriptions of mental concerns is provided so consumers can take steps to improve the quality of their lives."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved




Stress-related Disorders Sourcebook


Book Description

Basic Consumer Health Information about Stress and Stress-Related Disorders, Including Stress Origins and Signals, Environmental Stress at Work and Home, Mental and Emotional Stress Associated with Depression, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Panic Disorder, Suicide, and the Physical Effects of Stress on the Cardiovascular, Immune, and Nervous Systems Along with Stress Management Techniques, a Glossary, and a Listing of Additional Resources.




Thyroid Disorders Sourcebook


Book Description

Basic Consumer Health Information about Disorders of the Thyroid and Parathyroid Glands, Including Hypothyroidism, Hyperthyroidism, Graves Disease, Hashimoto Thyroiditis, Thyroid Cancer, and Parathyroid Disorders, Featuring Facts about Symptoms, Risk Factors, Tests, and Treatments Along with Information about the Effects of Thyroid Imbalance on Other Body Systems, Environmental Factors That Affect the Thyroid Gland, a Glossary, and a Directory of Additional Resources.




Physical Rehabilitation, Medicine and Therapy Sourcebook, 1st Ed.


Book Description

Consumer health information about physical rehabilitation, focus areas of physical rehabilitation, treatment plans and physical modalities. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources.




Back and Neck Disorders Sourcebook, 3rd Ed.


Book Description

Provides consumer health information about the diseases, disorders, and injuries that affect the spinal column. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources.




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.




Disabilities Sourcebook


Book Description

In addition, a glossary and chapters about various resources offer for further help and information."--BOOK JACKET.




PTSD and Coping with Trauma Sourcebook, 1st Ed.


Book Description

Consumer health information about posttraumatic disorder, covering topics such as types of trauma, diagnosis and treatment and living with PTSD. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources.




Smoking Concerns Sourcebook


Book Description

Basic Consumer Health Information about Nicotine Addiction and Smoking Cessation, Featuring Facts about the Health Effects of Tobacco Use, Including Lung and Other Cancers, Heart Disease, Stroke, and Respiratory Disorders, Such as Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis Along with Information about Smoking Prevention Programs, Suggestions for Achieving and Maintaining a Smoke-Free Lifestyle, Statistics about Tobacco Use, Reports on Current Research Initiatives, a Glossary of Related Terms, and Directories of Resources for Additional Help and Information.