Diseases category: 10428 books

Diverticulosis is a disorder of the colonPouches (diverticula) are present in this conditionIt is present in the older age group of peopleAlso in people who takes a diet of low fiberConstipation and straining causes weak spots in the bowel mucosaAs a result pouches push outwards at these spots...

New health systems exist today thanks to the changing nature of diseases as a result of the integration of new technologies and new approaches in care giving and the management of healthcare systems. This book studies the health inequalities in these new health systems, structured according to the...

Hypertension, or high blood pressure, refers to a condition in which the blood is pumped around the body above normal pressure. It is a silent disorder and the only way to detect it is to have your blood pressure checked. When is it High Blood Pressure? Blood pressure is not fixed. It...

Though recent breakthroughs in research advance care with each day, the population of HIV-infected individuals continues to grow globally, leaving them particularly susceptible to additional STDs that are complicated by their immunocompromised state. This text is the only book to provide a comprehensive...

Named a 2013 Doody's Core Title! "The new edition has the balance of breadth and depth and should appeal to practitioners, academics and students alike. The second edition of Public Health and Aging is a must-read book in the developing field of public health and aging." --American...

 Ebola us a dangerous and deadly disease but many people do not realize that your chances of contracting the disease are slim unless you come into direct contact with the blood or bodily fluids of someone showing symptoms of the disease. In this book you will learn the basics about Ebola including...

Do places make a difference to people's health and well-being? The authors of this groundbreaking textbook demonstrate convincingly how the physical and social characteristics of a neighborhood can shape the health of its residents. Drawing on the expertise of a renowned cast of researchers, this...

Gastroenterology is based on its predecessor volume ""The Alimentary Tract"" but the content has been rewritten almost completely. The scope has been expanded to account for major developments in the field of gastroenterology and in order to make the volume more useful to house...

Did you know that holistic medicine is gaining ground worldwide for her good results in treatments for diseases? Did you know that the best way to stay healthy is to incorporate into your routine the so-called alternative medicine? This book will tell you the best recommendations you...

This book will educate you on why there are so many people in this country dying, going blind or losing limbs to diabetes?Diabetes is a lifelong manageable disease that can be controlled and the goal is not to let it control you.Diabetes is not and should not be a death sentence for...

Chikungunya fever is a vector borne disease transmitted by mosquitoes that became widely prevalent in most of the coastal States of Indian Union since 2006. It causes numerous health problems to the victims and cognitive problems for medical practitioners and policy makers. Several episodes of the...

Basic Gastroenterology: Including Diseases of the Liver, Third Edition presents the major advances in the understanding of the workings of the gastrointestinal tract, both in disease states and normal circumstances. This book discusses the biochemical and radiological methods developed that have become...

This issue of Infectious Disease Clinics of North America, Guest Edited by Mary Anne Jackson, MD and Angela Myers, MD, is Part I of a 2-part issue devoted to Pediatric Infectious Diseases. Drs. Jackson and Myers have assembled a group of expert authors to review the following topics: Diagnosis and...

Aches and pains, if neglected, can easily disrupt ones daily routine. They have long-term effects if left untreated. Aches may be as a result of the bodys response to some nutritional/mineral deficiency, hormonal disorders, chronic diseases or a bad posture.This book focuses on the symptoms and causes...