Published March, 2017
By David Olle
Publisher: Mercury Learning & Information
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Asthma is a very serious, widespread, and growing problem in the U.S. Asthma affects over 24 million Americans, and its prevalence has increased 12% in the last decade. This book describes all the essential features of asthma for the general public in an engaging and stimulating manner using the principles of health literacy.

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Published December, 2015
By Rhea Vallente
Publisher: Mercury Learning & Information
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Covers topics in the field of human genetics, including modes of inheritance (Mendelian and non-Mendelian patterns of inheritance), technical applications in forensics, stem cell sourcing, and privacy issues. The book includes a CD with videos, animations, figures from the book, and Web links to references in the text.

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Published July, 2015
By David Olle
Publisher: Mercury Learning & Information
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Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), also known as acid reflux, is a very common condition affecting around 20-40 per cent of the population over a one year period. This book describes all the essential features of GERD for the general public in an engaging manner that facilitates learning and reinforcement.

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Published January, 2015
By Rita Buckley
Publisher: Mercury Learning & Information
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In the United States alone, over 49 percent of young people ages 2-19 are considered either obese or overweight, and rates are also at alarming levels around the world. Using a question and answer format, practical examples, and numerous illustrations, this book explains child obesity concepts and related issues.

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Published October, 2014
By Joanne Zeis
Publisher: Mercury Learning & Information
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Behcet's disease is a rare, vascular autoinflammatory illness that is little understood outside of its "Silk Road" origins (countries of the Far East, Middle East and Mediterranean basin). Using a question-and-answer format - along with illustrations and photographs - this book gives easy-to-understand explanations of common patient concerns.

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Published September, 2013
By Norman Poole
Publisher: Mercury Learning & Information
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Published August, 2013
By Stuart Linke
Publisher: Mercury Learning & Information
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Published August, 2013
By Nicola Cowap
Publisher: Mercury Learning & Information
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Diabetes is a chronic disease, affecting over 300 million people worldwide, in which there are high levels of sugar in the blood, often caused by too little insulin, resistance to insulin, or both. This book translates medical language into readable FAQs that can easily be understood by the lay person.

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Published March, 2013
By Dr. G. Gadkari
Publisher: Mercury Learning & Information
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Heart disease, regardless of age and sex, is the leading cause of death in the United States and a major health concern throughout the world. This title explains the workings of the heart and related issues through practical examples, FAQs, and illustrations.

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Published March, 2013
By Jean R. Westcott
Publisher: Mercury Learning & Information
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Addresses the history, symptoms, causes, and available treatment for video game overuse. This title examines numerous case studies and provides resources from several countries including the US, China, South Korea, and the UK. It includes a DVD with animations, color figures from the book, Web links, animations, and more.

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