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Polio
Infobase Publishing 2009; US$ 41.94Until the middle of the 20th century, polio affected people all over the world. The disease, caused by a virus in the genus Enterovirus, often left its survivors with weakened muscles or varying degrees of paralysis. In their later years, many once-healthy survivors experienced a condition known as post-polio syndrome. Once effective vaccines were... more...
Cocaine and Crack
Infobase Publishing 2011; US$ 34.95Cocaine and Crack discusses the nature of cocaine and crack addiction, how it affects one's health, and how it can be treated. more...
Tuberculosis
Infobase Publishing 2011; US$ 34.95Tuberculosis is a serious infection caused most commonly by the Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacterium or one of three other organisms of the Mycobacterium genus. Tuberculosis primarily affects the lungs, but the infection can attack any part of the body. If left untreated, tuberculosis can cause lung damage, meningitis, and even death; the World Health... more...
Antidepressants and Antianxiety Drugs
Infobase Publishing 2010; US$ 41.94Millions of Americans suffer from depression and anxiety. The exact causes of these conditions are not definitively known, but they can be treated effectively with medication, counseling, and other methods. Because the severity of these illnesses varies and individuals react to medications differently, pharmaceutical companies have developed many different... more...
Cancer Treatment Drugs
Infobase Publishing 2010; US$ 41.94There were an estimated 1.5 million new cases of cancer in the U.S. in 2008, according to the American Cancer Society. In addition to surgery and radiation treatments, anti-cancer drugs are an important part of fighting cancer. Also referred to as chemotherapy, cancer treatment drugs work by killing or slowing the growth of cancer cells. Because cancer... more...
Lyme Disease
Infobase Publishing 2011; US$ 34.95Lyme disease is caused by a bacterium carried by ticks. Early Lyme disease symptoms are flu-like, including fatigue, sore throat, swollen lymph glands, and neck and back pain. A red rash can also occur. After the bacteria spreads through the body, additional symptoms may include joint and muscle pain, and meningitis, Bell's palsy, and nervous system... more...
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