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112 pp.
| Twenty-First Century
| May, 2012
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LibraryISBN 978-0-8225-8582-4$34.60
(4)
YA
USA Today Health Reports: Diseases and Disorders series.
Short chapters cover the basics of each disorder/disease: definitions, symptoms, treatment, and research. The scientific writing is serviceable; personal stories plus articles and graphics from USA Today provide real-life context. Accompanying photos are generic, but the photomicrographs in Lupus are clear and specific. Reading list, websites. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these USA Today Health Reports: Diseases and Disorders titles: Anxiety Disorders and Lupus.
96 pp.
| Lucent
| February, 2008
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-59018-999-3$32.45
(4)
YA
Diseases & Disorders series.
One common forword and a short introduction specific to each volume lead to several chapters defining the disease/disorder and explaining diagnosis, treatment, current research, and the challenges faced by patients and their families. The writing is straightforward and includes scattered anecdotes and quotes from sufferers (some well known). Photos are generic or incongruous and often placed several pages away from pertinent text. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Diseases & Disorders titles: Lupus, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Skin Cancer, Postpartum Depression, Sickle Cell Disease, Lung Cancer, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
64 pp.
| Rosen
| December, 2000
|
LibraryISBN 0-8239-3288-5$$17.95
(4)
YA
Need to Know Library series.
These books offer very basic definitions, descriptions, and treatments, as well as coping strategies for people with the conditions and those interacting with them. Breast Health presents more general information about maturing bodies, changing perceptions of female attractiveness, self-examination, and mammograms. Short vignettes add interest, but the photos are dull and add little information. Bib., glos., ind.