Medical

Thoroughly revised and expanded, this accessible single-volume reference features a foreword by an expert in neuropsychology and will serve lay readers and medical professionals alike. More than 600 clear, concise entries explore such topics as the anatomy of the brain the role of the brain in the c... More

The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders reports that more than 28 million Americans are deaf or hard of hearing over 30 million more are exposed to dangerous levels of noise. Levels of hearing impairment vary from mild but important loss of sensitivity to a total loss of... More

In a society preoccupied with thinness and quick-fix dieting, it is no surprise that more and more people-especially girls and young women-suffer from various types of eating disorders and different forms of obesity. Long misunderstood, eating disorders have become commonplace and widely recognized ... More

The medical community constantly reviews and reconsiders the data that is collected on diseases and infections in order to provide more effective care to those who suffer the maladies. Reflecting the most recent advancements in medical technology and knowledge, The Encyclopedia of Infectious Disease... 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

More than 35 million Americans suffer from hives, rashes, wheezing, and sneezing associated with common allergies, but reactions may occur from causes ranging from everyday hay fever to asthma and from eczema to potentially life-threatening bee stings and penicillin. While most allergies can be reli... More

The Encyclopedia of Skin and Skin Disorders is the most comprehensive resource available on skin and skin disorders, as well as on a wide range of related topics, such as diseases, treatments and helpful resources and organizations. More than 1,100 entries, many new updated, present the latest infor... More

More than 40 million people worldwide are blind, and more than 120 million people struggle with disabling low vision. Advances in research have produced many new treatments and technologies to aid the blind and vision impaired. The Encyclopedia of Blindness and Vision Impairment, Second Edition prov... More

Contents include: Anovulation, caffeine & infertility, Clomiphene citrate (clomid, serophene), in vitro fertilization Miscarriage Ovarian cancer & fertlity drugsSperm bank. Extensive appendixes include directories of organizations hot lines associated with fertility, infertility and fertility clinic... More

As the prevalence of allergic diseases and asthma has increased in recent years, scientists have intensified research efforts to understand the pathogenesis of these sometimes debilitating conditions. Indeed, researchers have provided key insights-and new concepts-that have changed therapeutic strat... More

In the almost ten years since the publication of the first edition of An Atlas of Differential Diagnosis in HIV Disease, there have been significant developments in clinical HIV care. The growth of AIDS in the developing world is continuing at an alarming rate, the introduction of highly active anti... More

While considerable advances have been made in management of psoriasis in the last ten years, there is still no absolute cure, and no simple, safe, and invariably effective treatment. Therefore, the need for an up-to-date, authoritative, visually stunning, practical aid to diagnosis continues to be p... More

The Concise Encyclopedia of Periodontology offers an indispensable guide to the terminology, technical vocabulary, classic clinical cases, and literature of periodontology. A concise, succinct, and portable adjunct to traditional textbooks, it enables readers to search the literature by cross-refere... More

Written by Roger Kirby, an author known for his simple and practical approaches to complex urological issues, An Atlas of Erectile Dysfunction, Second Edition supplies clinicians with easy access to the information they need to understand the causes, pinpoint the diagnosis, and initiate safe and eff... More

Despite being the most common respiratory disorder in the developed world and the fourth leading cause of death in the US, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has received little attention compared to other lung diseases. Often it is not diagnosed until in its advanced stage. An Atlas of Ch... More

This essential new volume in the Encyclopaedia of Sports Medicine series, published under the auspices of the International Olympic Committee, provides a thorough overview of the unique physiologic characteristics, responsiveness to training, and possible health hazards involved in the training, coa... More

Extensively illustrated, this atlas is a manual for the establishment and realization of PGD within the framework of assisted reproduction and genetics services. Fully revised and updated, the atlas includes descriptions of the authors' pioneering work on polar body based PGD for genetic and chromos... More

This is an updated edition of Donnez and Nisolle's internationally renowned, color-illustrated atlas of operative laparoscopy and hysteroscopic surgery, acclaimed by Professor Alan DeCherney as "a classic . . . state of the art, a superb atlas, filled with theory, understanding and wisdom." The intr... More