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Contagious diseases sourcebook : basic consumer health information about diseases spread from person to person through direct physical contact, airborne transmissions, sexual contact, or contact with blood or other body fluids, including pneumococcal, staphylococcal, and streptococcal diseases, colds, influenza, lice, measles, mumps, tuberculosis, and others ; along with information about self-care and over-the-counter medications, antibiotics and drug resistance, disease prevention, vaccines, and bioterrorism, a glossary, and a directory of resources for more information

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Summary: "Provides basic consumer health information about the transmission and treatment of diseases spread from person to person, along with facts about prevention, self-care, and drug resistance. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources"--

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Publisher / Publication Date: Omnigraphics 2019

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 616.9 CON

Kidney disease and urinary tract disorders sourcebook : basic consumer health information about the kidneys and urinary system, including the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases and disorders that affect various components of the urinary system ; along with information about end-of-life care, a glossary of related terms, and a directory of resources for additional help and information

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Summary: "Provides health information about the kidneys and urinary system, including bladder, urethra, and ureters, with facts about urinary tract infections, urinary incontinence, congenital disorders, kidney stones, cancers of the kidneys and urinary tract, kidney failure, dialysis, and kidney transplantation. Includes glossary, index, and other resources"--

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Publisher / Publication Date: Omnigraphics, Inc. 2020

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 616.6 KID

Back and neck disorders sourcebook : basic consumer health information about spinal pain, spinal cord injuries, and related disorders, such as fractures, osteoarthritis, scoliosis, sciatica, spina bifida, spinal stenosis, ankylosing spondylitis, and cancers, and featuring facts about maintaining spinal health, self-care, pain management, rehabilitative care, chiropractic care, spinal surgeries and clinical trials, along with suggestions for preventing back and neck pain, a glossary of related terms, and a directory of resources

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Summary: "Provides basic consumer health information about spinal pain, injuries, and related disorders, facts about preventing back and neck pain, maintaining spinal health, self-care, pain management, rehabilitative care, chiropractic care, spinal surgeries, along with preventative suggestions, a glossary of related terms, and a directory of resources"--

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Publisher / Publication Date: Omnigraphics, Inc. 2019

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 617.4 BAC

Blood and circulatory disorders sourcebook : basic consumer health information about blood and circulatory system disorders, such as anemia, leukemia, lymphoma, Rh disease, hemophilia, thrombophilia, other bleeding and clotting deficiencies, and artery, vascular, and venous diseases, including facts about blood types, blood donation, bone marrow and stem cell transplants, tests and medications, and tips for maintaining healthy circulatory system : along with a glossary of related terms and a list of resources for additional help and information

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Summary: "Provides basic consumer health information about blood and circulatory system function, diseases, and treatments. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources"--

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Publisher / Publication Date: Omnigraphics 2019

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 616.1 BLO

Dental care and oral health sourcebook : basic consumer health information about caring for the mouth and teeth, including facts about dental hygiene and routine care guidelines, fluoride, sealants, cavities, root canals, extractions, implants, veneers, dentures, and orthodontic and orofacial procedures ; along with information about periodontal (gum) disease, canker sores, dry mouth, temporomandibular joint and muscle disorders (TMJ), oral cancer, and other conditions that impact oral health, suggestions for finding and financing care, a glossary of related terms, and directories of additional resources

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Summary: "Provides basic consumer health information about dental hygiene, preventive care, and oral health concerns for children and adults, with facts about surgical, orthodontic, and cosmetic dental procedures, and diseases of the mouth and jaw. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources"--

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Omnigraphics 2019

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 617.6 DEA

Stroke sourcebook : basic consumer health information about brain and stroke, ischemic stroke, hemorrhagic stroke, recurrent stroke, and its causes with information about stroke risk factors and prevention, diagnostic tests, poststroke complications, rehabilitative treatments, such as stroke medications, surgeries, and therapies ; along with life after stroke, tips for caregivers, managing financial and legal issues, advance care planning, and end-of-life care after stroke, a glossary of related medical terms, and a directory of resources for further help and information

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Summary: Stroke Sourcebook, Fifth Edition provides detailed information about stroke, its causes, and types such as Ischemic, hemorrhagic and recurrent stroke.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Omnigraphics, Inc. 2020

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 616.8 STR

Brain disorders sourcebook : provides basic consumer health information about acquired and traumatic brain injuries, brain tumors, cerebral palsy and other genetic and congenital brain disorders, infections of the brain, epilepsy and other seizure disorders, and degenerative brain disorders such as dementia, Huntington Disease, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) ; along with information on brain structure and function, treatment and rehabilitation options, a glossary of terms related to brain disorders, and a directory of resources for more Information

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Summary: "Provides basic consumer health information about the diagnosis and treatment of acquired and traumatic brain injuries, brain disorders, and degenerative diseases and conditions. Includes index, glossary of related terms, directory of resources"--

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Publisher / Publication Date: Omnigraphics 2021

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Eye care sourcebook : basic consumer health information about vision and disorders affecting the eyes and surrounding structures, including facts about hyperopia, myopia, presbyopia, astigmatism, cataracts, macular degeneration, glaucoma, and other disorders of the cornea, retina, macula, conjunctiva, and optic nerve ; along with guidelines for recognizing and treating eye disorders, advice about protecting the eyes, tips for living with vision impairment, a glossary of terms related to the eye disorders, and a directory of resources for further information

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Summary: "Provides basic health information about vision and disorders affecting the eyes and surrounding structures, along with facts about various eye disorders, guidelines for recognizing and treating eye emergencies, advice about protecting the eyes, and tips for living with low vision. Includes glossary, index, and other resources"--

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Omnigraphics 2020

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 617.7 EYE

Environmental health sourcebook : basic consumer health information about the environment and its effects on human health, including facts about air, water, and soil contamination, hazardous chemicals, foodborne hazards and illnesses, household hazards such as radon, mold, and carbon monoxide, consumer hazards from toxic products and imported goods, and disorders linked to environmental causes, including cancer, allergies, and asthma ; along with information about the impact of environmental hazards on specific populations, a glossary of related terms, and resources for additional help and information

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Summary: "Provides basic health information about the health effects of environmental hazards and diseases linked to environmental causes, with facts about the impact on specific populations. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources"--

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Publisher / Publication Date: Omnigraphics, Inc. 2022

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 615.9 ENV

Immune system disorders sourcebook : basic consumer health information about disorders of the immune system, including immune system function and response, diagnosis of immune disorders, information about inherited immune disease, acquired immune disease, and autoimmune diseases ; including primary immune deficiency, acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), lupus, multiple sclerosis, type 1 diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, and Graves Disease ; along with treatments, tips for coping with immune disorders, glossaries, and a directory of additional resources.

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Summary: "Provides basic consumer health information about immune system function, diseases, treatments and management of related disorders. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources"--

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Publisher / Publication Date: Omnigraphics 2020

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Women's health concerns sourcebook : basic consumer health information about women's health, breast and gynecological conditions, sexual and reproductive concerns, including menstrual irregularities, disorders of the ovary, cervix, and the uterus, menopausal concerns, birth control methods for women and other health concerns, along with an introduction to the female body, information on maintaining health and wellness, a glossary, and a directory of resources for additional help and information

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Summary: "Provides primary health information on breast and gynecological conditions, menopause, sexuality and dysfunction, birth control, infertility, pregnancy, mental health, and chronic disorders, along with information on wellness and risk factors. Includes a glossary of terms and directory of resources for additional help and information"--

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Publisher / Publication Date: Omnigraphics 2020

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 613 WOM

Respiratory disorders sourcebook : basic consumer health information about the risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of lung and respiratory disorders, including asthma, bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), influenza, lung cancer, pneumonia, and other infectious and inflammatory pulmonary diseases; along with information about pediatric respiratory disorders, tips on preventing respiratory problems and living with chronic lung disease, a glossary of related terms, and a directory of resources for additional help and information

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Summary: "Provides basic consumer health information about prevention, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of respiratory disorders, along with tips for coping with chronic lung disease. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources"--

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Publisher / Publication Date: Omnigraphics, Inc. 2019

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 616.2 RES

Cardiovascular disorders sourcebook : basic consumer health information about heart and blood vessel disorders, such as cardiomyopathy, heart attack, heart failure, heart rhythm disorders, heart valve disease, aneurysms, atherosclerosis, stroke, peripheral arterial disease, varicose veins, and deep vein thrombosis, with details about risk factors, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment ; along with information about cardiovascular concerns of special significance to children, men, women, and minority populations, a glossary of related medical terms, and a directory of resources for further help and information.

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Summary: "Provides basic consumer health information about risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of heart and vascular diseases, along with prevention strategies and concerns specific to men, women, children, and minority populations. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and directory of resources"--

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Publisher / Publication Date: Omnigraphics 2019

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 616.1 CAR

Endocrine and metabolic disorders sourcebook : basic consumer health information about hormonal and metabolic disorders that affect the body's growth, development, and functioning, including disorders of the pancreas, ovaries and testes, and pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal glands, with facts about growth disorders, Addison disease, Cushing syndrome, pancreatic and diabetic disorders, multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1, inborn error of metabolism, and more ; along with information about endocrine functioning, diagnostic and screening tests, a glossary of related terms, and directory of additional resources

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Summary: "Provides basic consumer health information about diagnosis and treatment of endocrine system and metabolic function disorders. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources"--Provided by publisher"--

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Publisher / Publication Date: Omnigraphics, Inc. 2019

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 616.4 END

Alzheimer disease sourcebook : provides basic consumer health information about Alzheimer disease and other forms of dementia, including mild cognitive impairment, degenerative neurological disease, and vascular dementia such as Binswanger disease (subcortical vascular dementia), and multi-infarct dementia along with information about recent research on the diagnosis and prevention of Alzheimer disease and genetic testing, tips for maintaining cognitive functioning, strategies for long-term planning, advice for caregivers, a glossary of terms related to Alzheimer disease, and directories of resources for additional help and information

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Summary: "Provides basic consumer health information about Alzheimer disease and other forms of dementia, including mild cognitive impairment, corticobasal degeneration, dementia with Lewy bodies, frontotemporal dementia, Huntington disease, Parkinson disease, and vascular dementia. Includes a glossary of related terms, and directory of resources"--

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Publisher / Publication Date: Omnigraphics, Inc. 2022

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