Author Melissa Abramovitz discusses the illness known as meningitis. This book gives details on the symptoms of the disease, how it is contracted, known treatments as well as possible new treatments, and how the disease may be prevented. This book also includes an annotated bibliography and a list of organizations that can be contacted for support.

While osteoporosis or porous bones may not be a concern for your students as it is an aging disease, there are still things they can do to ensure that the gradual bone loss that will occur in their lives can be staved off. Because it's a common condition, it will touch their lives through people the love. This book helps to explain what it is, what causes it, and preventative measures that can be done at any age to curb the effects of bone lose. Medical...

Bipolar disorder is often misdiagnosed as depression in women or schizophrenia in men. This essential volume objectively and thoughtfully explores bipolar disorder. It provides a detailed description of the disorder and how it affects the body, as well as diagnosis and treatment. Readers will also hear from personal stories of what it is like to live with this disorder.

Author Melissa Abramovitz discusses the causes of cystic fibrosis, the history of its discovery, and current and future treatment options. Though a diagnosis of cystic fibrosis remains devastating in today's world, Abramovitz explains that revelations about the disease's genetic foundations may lead to medical breakthroughs in the near future. First-person accounts and inspirational quotes from individuals with cystic fibrosis will educate and inspire...

COPD stands for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, and it is the third leading cause of death in the United States. COPD is often under-diagnosed and under-treated. This book details how the disease impacts the patient, the caregivers, what treatment options are available, and what future holds for people afflicted with COPD.