Health & Fitness : Diseases

More than 600 clear, concise entries explore such topics as the anatomy of the brain; the role of the brain in the central nervous system; how thoughts, feelings, and memories develop; the effects of brain injuries; and the impact of major brain diseases. The glossary, bibliography, and appendixes have also been thoroughly revised. more...

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The Encyclopedia of Work-Related Illnesses, Injuries, and Health Issues is a complete reference to the relationship between individual health and the workplace and the rights of employees. There is no other book like this that offers the depth of coverage and unique insights related to the topic. The book explains the issues in high-risk industries such as construction, mining, and farming, and it explains the factors affecting industries such as hospitals and groceries where the risk of nonfatal injury is a serious threat. Covering stress and health concerns unique to the modern office, such as carpal tunnel syndrome and sick building syndrome, the book also discusses child labor laws, workmen’s compensation, and health insurance. Appendixes include a bibliography and directory of resources. more...

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For the Second Edition of The Epidemiology of Diabetes Mellitus: An international perspective , all chapters have been completely revised and updated, plus there are some important additions reflecting recent developments. In detail, this volume:.:.; Features a new section on prevention and screening – both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.; Features a new section on future challenges, addressing the effects of antipsychotic treatment and HIV infection on diabetes.; Includes new chapters on prevention, screening, the epidemiology of obesity and the impact of nutrition.; Contains detailed considerations of the epidemiology of diabetes in populations around the world, including Africa, South-East Asia, India, China, the Caribbean and the Pacific Islands.; Describes the economic costs of diabetes. The Epidemiology of Diabetes Mellitus: An international perspective provides an unique, overall assessment of the prevalence of Diabetes, and discusses in detail the impact of the disease in all geographic regions. It is an essential resource for practitioners, students, scientists, and all those working in the public health sector. more...

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This is a 3-in-1 reference book. It gives a complete medical dictionary covering hundreds of terms and expressions relating to Ethylmalonic encephalopathy. It also gives extensive lists of bibliographic citations. Finally, it provides information to users on how to update their knowledge using various Internet resources. The book is designed for physicians, medical students preparing for Board examinations, medical researchers, and patients who want to become familiar with research dedicated to Ethylmalonic encephalopathy. If your time is valuable, this book is for you. First, you will not waste time searching the Internet while missing a lot of relevant information. Second, the book also saves you time indexing and defining entries. Finally, you will not waste time and money printing hundreds of web pages. more...

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Human illnesses can be understood as damage to those adaptations that we took on at various stages in our evolution from pre-life molecules to modern Homo sapiens. Preventing these illnesses entails avoiding what causes the damage – which too frequently are the everyday hazards of twenty-first-century life. more...

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