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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

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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

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

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

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Stress-related disorders sourcebook : provides basic consumer health information about stress and stress-related disorders, including signs, symptoms, types, and sources of acute and chronic stress, the impact of stress on the body, and mental-health problems associated with stress, such as depression, anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, substance abuse, posttraumatic stress disorder, and suicide ; along with advice about getting help for stress-related disorders, managing stress and coping with trauma, a glossary of stress-related terms, and a directory of resources for additional help and information

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Summary: "Provides basic health information on stress and its impact on the body and associated mental-health problems, such as depression, anxiety, bipolar, obsessive-compulsive disorder, substance abuse, and posttraumatic stress, along with advice about managing and coping with stress. 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: 155.9 STR

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"--

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Publisher / Publication Date: Omnigraphics 2019

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

Medical tests sourcebook : provides basic consumer health information about preventive care guidelines, routine health screening, home-use tests, blood, stool, and urine tests, genetic testing, biopsies, endoscopic exams, and imaging test, such as x-ray, ultrasound, computed tomography (CT), and nuclear and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) exams ; along with facts about diagnostic tests for allergies, cancer, diabetes, COVID-19, lung diseases, infertility, sleep problems, and other specific conditions, a glossary of related terms, and directory of additional resources

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Summary: "Provides consumer health information about routine health screenings, home-use tests, blood, stool, and urine tests, biopsies, endoscopic exams, and imaging tests, along with facts about diagnostic tests for allergies, cancer, diabetes, COVID-19, heart and lung disease, sleep problems, etc. Includes a glossary of related terms, and directory of resources"--

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Publisher / Publication Date: Omnigraphics, Inc. 2022

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 616.07 MED

Congenital disorders sourcebook

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Summary: "Provides consumer health information about nonhereditary birth defects and disorders, including facts about risk factors, prevention, and treatment options. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and directory of resources"--

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Publisher / Publication Date: Omnigraphics, Inc. 2021

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 616 CON

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"--

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Publisher / Publication Date: Omnigraphics 2020

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

Surgery sourcebook : basic consumer health information about common surgical techniques and procedures, including appendectomy, breast biopsy, carotid endarterectomy, coronary artery bypass grafting, dilation and curettage, gallbladder surgery, hysterectomy, tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy, cosmetic and reconstructive surgery, gender reassignment surgery, and weight-loss (bariatric) surgery ; along with facts about emergency surgery and critical care and tips on preparing for surgery, managing pain and surgical complications, recovery and rehabilitation after surgery, a glossary of related terms, and a directory of resources for additional help and information.

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Summary: "Provides health information about an overview of surgical specialties, common types of surgery, surgical procedures, and the risks associated with surgery and how to manage pain along with the surgical complications. Includes glossary, index, and other resources"--

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Publisher / Publication Date: Omnigraphics 2020

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 617 SUR

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

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

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

Cancer sourcebook : provides basic consumer health information about major forms and stages of cancer, featuring facts about head and neck cancers, lung cancers, gastrointestinal cancers, genitourinary cancers, lymphomas, blood cell cancers, endocrine cancers, skin cancers, bone cancers, metastatic cancers, and more ; along with facts about cancer treatments, cancer risks and prevention, statistical data, a glossary of terms related to cancer, and a directory of resources for additional information

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Summary: "Provides basic consumer health information about risks, prevention, and treatment of major forms of cancer. Includes index, glossary of related terms, statistics, and other resources"--

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Publisher / Publication Date: Omnigraphics 2021

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 616.99 CAN

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

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

Diabetes sourcebook : provides basic consumer health information about Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, gestational diabetes, and other types of diabetes and prediabetes, with details about medical, dietary, and lifestyle disease management issues, including blood glucose monitoring, meal planning, weight control, and medication adherence ; along with facts about the most common complications of diabetes and their prevention, current research in diabetes care, dealing with diabetes in children, a glossary of terms related to diabetes, and a directory of resource for further help and information

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Summary: "Provides basic consumer health information about risk factors, prevention, diagnosis, and management of diabetes, along with facts about maintaining a healthy lifestyle and preventing complications. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources"--

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Publisher / Publication Date: Omnigraphics 2022

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

Genetic disorders sourcebook : basic consumer health information about heritable disorders, including disorders resulting from abnormalities in specific genes, such as hemophilia, sickle cell disease, and cystic fibrosis, chromosomal disorders, such as Down Syndrome, fragile X syndrome, and Klinefelter Syndrome, and complex disorders with environmental and genetic components, such as Alzheimer disease, cancer, heart disease, and obesity; along with information about the human genome project, genetic testing and newborn screening, gene therapy and other current research initiatives, the special needs of children with genetic disorders, a glossary of terms, and a directory of resources for further help and information.

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Summary: "Provides basic consumer health information about disorders caused by gene and chromosome abnormalities and those with genetic and environmental components, along with facts about genetic testing and treatment research, and guidance for parents of children with special needs. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources"--

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Publisher / Publication Date: Omnigraphics 2019

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 616 GEN

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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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

Alcoholism sourcebook : basic consumer health information about alcohol and the consequences that include the physical, reproductive, and fetal health effects, including the mental-health problems, the impacts of alcohol on family, work, and community ; along with facts about treatment and recovery from alcohol consumption, a glossary of related terms and a directory of organizations and support groups for alcohol-related concerns

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Summary: "Provides consumer health information about alcohol abuse, addiction, and related health effects, with facts about treatment and recovery. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and a directory of organizations for alcohol-related concerns"--

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Publisher / Publication Date: Omnigraphics 2021

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 362.292 ALC

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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Movement disorders sourcebook : provides basic consumer health information about the symptoms and causes of movement disorders, including Parkinson Disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, myasthenia, myoclonus, spina bifida, dystonia, essential tremor, choreatic disorder, Huntington disease, Tourette syndrome, and other disorder that cause slowed, absent, or excessive movements; along with information about surgical and nonsurgical interventions, physical therapies, strategies for independent living, clinical trials, a glossary of related terms, and a directory of resources for additional help and information

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Summary: "Provides consumer health information about the ways people encounter movement disorder and their various types, including Parkinson disease (PD), tremor, chorea, balance problems and disorders, and Huntington disease (HD). Includes glossary, index, and other resources"--

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Publisher / Publication Date: Omnigraphics 2021

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

Complementary and alternative medicine sourcebook : provides basic consumer health Information about ayurveda, acupuncture, aromatherapy, chiropractic care, diet-based therapies, guided imagery, herbal and vitamin supplements, homeopathy, hypnosis, massage, meditation, naturopathy, pilates, reflexology, Reiki, Shiatsu, Tai Chi, traditional Chinese medicine, yoga, and other complementary and alternative medical therapies ; along with statistics of CAM use, tips for selecting a practitioner, treatments for specific health conditions, a glossary of terms related to CAM, and a directory of resources for additional help and information

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Summary: "Provides basic health information on complementary and alternative medicine therapies, including dietary supplements, biologically based therapies, mind-body medicine, manipulative and body-based therapies, and energy-based therapies, along with facts about alternative treatments for specific diseases and conditions. 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: 610 COM

Ear, nose, and throat disorders sourcebook : basic consumer health information about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, and voice, including ear infections, otosclerosis, cholesteatoma, hearing loss, ototoxicity, tinnitus, vertigo, Ménière disease, perilymph fistula, sinusitis, deviated septum, sleep apnea, sore throat, laryngitis, tonsillitis, swallowing disorders, otolaryngologic cancers, laryngeal cancer, and more, along with reports on current research initiatives, a glossary of related medical terms, and a directory of sources for further help and information.

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Summary: "Provides Basic Consumer Health Information about Disorders of the Ears, Hearing Loss, Vestibular Disorders, Nasal and Sinus Problems, Throat and Vocal Cord Disorders, and Otolaryngologic Cancers, Including Genetic and Congenital Deafness, Tinnitus, Vertigo, Snoring, Along with Current Research Initiatives, a Glossary, and Sources for Help and Information"--

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Publisher / Publication Date: Omnigraphics, Inc. 2019

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 617.5 EAR

Asthma sourcebook : provides basic consumer health information about allergic, exercise-induced, occupational, and other types of asthma, including facts about causes, risk factors, symptoms, and diagnostic tests and featuring details about treating asthma with medication and other therapies, minimizing indoor and outdoor asthma triggers, recognizing and handling asthma attacks, monitoring symptoms and developing an action plan, and dealing with co-existing conditions along with a detailed look at childhood asthma concerns, asthma with COVID-19 and HIV/AIDS, asthma in older adults, pregnant women, athletes, and other special populations, 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 the diagnosis, treatment, and management of asthma, including facts about coping with the disease, minimizing triggers, managing medications, and a special section on asthma in children. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources"--

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Publisher / Publication Date: Omnigraphics, an imprint of Infobase 2022

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

Osteoporosis sourcebook : basic consumer information about primary and secondary osteoporosis and juvenile osteoporosis and related conditions, including fibrous dysplasia, Gaucher disease, hyperthyroidism, hypophosphatasia, myeloma, osteopetrosis, osteogenesis imperfecta, and Paget disease ; along with information about risk factors, treatments, traditional and nontraditional pain management, a glossary of related terms, and a directory of resources.

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Summary: Provides information about risk factors of osteoporosis and the life-style changes needed to offset them, discusses calcium intake and supplements and other dietary needs, hormone replacement therapies, the drugs used to treat osteoporosis, and surgical options, and suggests coping strategies for those suffering from the disease.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Omnigraphics, Inc. 2019

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 616.7 OST

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