Diseases

The Grapes of Wrath, published in 1930 and considered by many to be John Steinbeck’s crowning literary achievement, is a powerful and evocative examination of the lives of the working class during the Great Depression. It is the story of the Joads, a family of Oklahoma tenant farmers on a quest fo... More

The American Diabetes Association the nation's leading health organization supporting diabetes research, information, and advocacy has completely revised this one-volume sourcebook, now in its third edition, to bring you all the information you need to live an active, healthy life with diabetes. Thi... More

This book deals with leukemia from a doctor's and a patient's perspective.... More

Let over 65 scientists and clinicians, all diabetes and exercise experts, brought together by Editor-in-Chief Neil Ruderman, MD, Dphil, and Editors John T. Devlin, MD, and Stephen H. Schneider, MD, show you how to: Use exercise to treat type 2 diabetes. Use exercise to prevent your at risk patients ... More

What is gene therapy? How are genes delivered? Which diseases can be treated? What is the status of current clinical trials? What are the ethical issues? What are the future prospects? Understanding Gene Therapy answers all these questions and more, providing an ideal introduction to this complex an... More

Putting cutting-edge science into clear language, Dr. Arnot explains the latest technological breakthroughs and research developments that can help everyone fight heart disease.When Dr. Bob Arnot's father -- himself a distinguished doctor -- died of a massive heart attack, it came as a horrible shoc... More

Diabetes is reaching epidemic proportions. As part of Fair Winds's "What to Do When the Doctor Says..." series, this book will help people newly diagnosed as well as those long-suffering with diabetes to understand, treat, and live with the disease. It is most important for the recently diagnosed to... More

Millions of people some sort of genetically influenced disease. The impact of genetic disorders and birth defects on society is undeniable and extraordinary. Now, The Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders & Birth Defects, Second Edition offers laypeople and professionals alike the most comprehensive sin... More

Introduction to Human Disease, Sixth Edition is a clearly written, user friendly, profusely illustrated book that takes a systems approach to presenting human disease. Specifically designed for students in the allied health and nursing fields, this edition correlates structure and function disturban... More

This book provides answers to the most commonly asked questions about heart attack and related heart disorders.... More

Cardiologist O’Connor and general practitioner Baker have collaborated to provide a problem-solving and rational approach to the symptoms and problems with which patients present. Explanations of current cardiology investigations and their inter-pretation are given. Guidance on management emphasis... More

Incontinence has been an underrated medical problem with vast social implications. The cost to healthcare systems that it poses is now known to be even greater than that of cardiovascular disease. There is therefore, a pressing need for the medical community and those working in this area to have ac... More

This handbook deals with the pattern of acute cerebrovascular disease or “stroke” as seen in India. It follows a cost-oriented approach to newer investigations, critically evaluating their merits and demerits and draws on the author’s rich, personal clinical experience of management of such ca... More

This book is meant for postgraduate students and those appearing for MRCP or FACP examination. It is in a question-answer format (MCQ), the questions are thoughtfully conceived and the choices are carefully compiled. It focusses on sharpening logical and heuristic skills that are essential to the pr... More

Diabetes is one of the most common chronic disorders. The incidence of the disorder is being reported from all parts of the country and all segments of society. This book informs you about all aspects of the disease: what causes it, what are the risk factors, and how to live with it. It also explain... More

The latest edition of this comprehensive, easy-to-use home reference from the most trusted organization on diabetes offers expert advice to diabetics on living an active, healthy life. Reissue.The most complete self-care guide available from the leaders in diabetes information The most up-to-date in... More