Rare Disorders

Rare Disorders

Rare Neurological Disorder - HOME Rare Neurological Disorder Finding My Voice by Diane Rehm, "In Finding My Voice, the nationally acclaimed public radio host Diane Rehm tells the story of her remarkable life - a story in three acts. First, her childhood: She was raised in a traditional Christian Arab household - her parents were immigrants from the Near East who had a grocery store in Washington, D.C."--BOOK JACKET. "Then, in her thirties, as she found her life as a housewife/mother starting to push her into depression, Rehm began by a stroke of good fortune to ...

Rare Skin Disorder - HOME Rare Skin Disorder 20 Common Problems in Dermatology by Alan B. Fleischer, This authoritative, much-needed guide focuses on the 20 most common skin problems seen in clinical practice. Offering more in-depth coverage of frequently presented conditions than standard dermatology texts, 20 Common Problems in Dermatology puts the clinician's most useful tools - in pathophysiology, patient evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment-at your fingertips in a well-illustrated, user-friendly format. This convenient reference helps you: Offer patients the best care for conditions from acne vulgaris to varicella simplex/zoster.Recognise and ...

Rare Genetic Disease - HOME Rare Genetic Disease Mad Cows and Mother's Milk: Case Studies in Risk Communication by Douglas Powell, Communicating the nature and consequences of environmental and health risks is one of the most problematic areas of public policy Western democracies. Given the perceived risks associated with the food we eat, chemicals the environment, and modern technologies, consumers need clear and timely explanations of the nature of those risks - but they rarely get them. Using a series of case studies, Douglas Powell and William Leiss outline the crucial role of risk management dealing with public controversies and analyse risk communication practice and malpractice to provide a set of lessons for risk managers and communicators. The first case ...

Brain Disease Rare - HOME Brain Disease Rare Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease by Phillip Margulies, X Traces the history, current issues, and future of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, a rare genetic disorder that effects the brain and is part of the same group of illnesses as "mad cow disease." Stolen Mind: The Slow Disappearance of Ray Doernberg by Myrna Doernberg, Ray Doernberg had a rare brain disorder related to Alzheimer's disease. Myrna Doernberg's account of Ray's battle will move readers with its unflinching look at the limits of modern medicine and the strength of the human ...

Brain Condition Disease Disorder - HOME Brain Condition Disease Disorder Patient-Based Approaches to Cognitive Neuroscience by Martha J. Farah, The cognitive disorders that follow brain damage are an important source of insight into the neural bases of human thought. Although cognitive neuroscience is sometimes equated with cognitive neuroimaging, the patient-based approach to cognitive neuroscience is responsible for most of what we now know about the brain systems underlying perception, attention, memory, language, and higher-order forms of thought including consciousness. This volume brings together state-of-the-art reviews of the patient-based approach to these ...

Rare Eye Disease - HOME Rare Eye Disease Awakenings (Widescreen) By opening one man's eyes to the world.. he opened his own. Robert De Niro (in an Oscar®-nominated performance) and Robin Williams star in this powerful, true story of a maverick doctor and the patients whose lives he changes. Williams plays Dr. Malcolm Sayer, a shy research physician who uses an experimental drug to "awaken" the catatonic victims of a rare disease. De Niro co-stars as Leonard, the first patient to receive the controversial treatment. His awakening, filled with awe and enthusiasm, proves a rebirth for Sayer too, as the exuberant patient reveals life's simple, but unutterably sweet pleasures to the introverted doctor. Encouraged ...

Rare and Unusual Plant - HOME Rare and Unusual Plant Spirit of the Siskiyous: The Journals of a Mountain Naturalist by Mary Paetzel, X For twenty-five years, Mary Paetzel roamed the Siskiyou Mountains of southern Oregon, tracking rare plants and insects and recording her experiences in a series of illustrated journals. A rugged land of peaks, canyons, and rushing rivers, the Siskiyous are renowned for their unusual plant life. Traversing logging roads in an old Volkswagen bus and hiking the high country, this self-taught naturalist came to know the Siskiyous as few ever have. Spirit of ...

Skin Peeling Disorder - HOME Skin Peeling Disorder Obagi Skin Health Restoration and Rejuvenation by Zein E. Obagi, As patient interest in more youthful, healthy looking skin has increased in recent years so has the physician's interest and demand for new, safe, effective and scientifically based skin rejuvenation programs. Dr. Zein Obagi's new book promises to fill this growing demand. Long famous for his skin classifications systems, Dr. Obagi's Skin Health and Rejuvenation will focus on his skin care regimens and his techniques for revitalizating the human skin. In addition to featuring over 100 photographs ... skin peels and how to correct sun damage, remove pre-cancerous cells, control the pigmentary system, stimulate skin collagen and help restore skin elasticity. This volume is certain to set the standard in skin care procedures for dermatologists, plastic surgeons and cosmetic facial surgeons alike. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders: Getting Well and Staying Well by Fred Penzel, Morbid obsessions with sex or germs or with one's appearance, and uncontrollable compulsions to hoard objects, to check and recheck locks, or to pull one's hair are just a few of the symptoms of obsessive- ...

Picture of Skin Disorder - HOME Picture of Skin Disorder Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders: Getting Well and Staying Well by Fred Penzel, Morbid obsessions with sex or germs or with one's appearance, and uncontrollable compulsions to hoard objects, to check and recheck locks, or to pull one's hair are just a few of the symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorders. Problems such as these afflict over ten million Americans. Many suffer in isolation, not knowing that their disorder has a name, how to seek help, or how to help themselves. Now Dr. Fred Penzel, a psychologist with over ...

Condition and Disease Skin Disorder - HOME Condition and Disease Skin Disorder Color Atlas of Foot and Ankle Dermatology by Gary L. Dockery, This color atlas is a practical pictorial guide to the diagnosis of skin and nail conditions of the lower extremities. It features more than 1,000 detail-revealing full-color clinical photographs of over 100 common and uncommon lesions, grouped into easy-to-follow categories. The succinct text accompanying each photograph explains the lesion's salient features and, whenever possible, provides a differential diagnosis. Therapeutic recommendations offered include new treatments for fungal nails and for scars. The ... principles, includes a classification with an algorithm and a problem-oriented algorithm. Subsequent chapters cover the entire gamut of disease entities -- eczema; contact dermatitis; drug and toxic reactions; papulosquamous diseases; benign tumors; premalignant and malignant tumors; bacterial, viral, and fungal skin infections; infestations, parasites, and bites; developmental disorders; manifestations of internal disease; manifestations of circulatory disease; sweat and associated disorders; mechanical injuries; psychocutaneous disorders; nail disorders; and scar conditions. 20 Common Problems in Dermatology by Alan B. Fleischer, This authoritative, much-needed guide focuses on the 20 most common skin problems seen in ...

Condition and Disease Genetic Disorder - HOME Condition and Disease Genetic Disorder Color Textbook of Pediatric Dermatology by William L. Weston, High-quality color photographs enhance this completely updated, practical guide to the diagnosis and treatment of skin diseases in neonates, infants, children, and adolescents. The text features a clinically oriented approach to pediatric skin disorders and includes a differential diagnosis index. New features in the 3rd Edition include greatly expanded patient education handouts and updated diagnostic, genetic, and therapeutic information. Appendix information incorporates a formulary for common dermatologic conditions. Genetic disorder - A genetic disorder, or genetic disease is a disease ...

Genetic Disorder Disease - HOME Genetic Disorder Disease Control of Canine Genetic Diseases by George A. Padgett, "Control of Canine Genetic Diseases" A benchmark reference in every sense, Control of Canine Genetic Diseases, brings essential, applied science into the hands of every dog breeder which can result in a higher level of health for all dogs and more pleasure of ownership for those who love them. Consider some of the chapter topics and how they can help your dogs: Background of the Problem The Development of Pedigrees Modes of Inheritance Tables and Probabilities Interpretation and Use of Pedigrees Test-Mating Registries and Prioritizing Genetic Diseases Breed Clubs and Control of Genetic Disease For the Breeder Genetic Disease Predisposition by Breed Definitions of Canine Genetic Disorders with Affected Breeds Bound to become the definitive, contemporary classic on the subject. Control of Canine Genetic Diseases provides every dog breeder and owner the wealth of insights needed to best deal with these important problems. Genetics of Movement Disorders by Stefan M. Pulst, Hereditary ...

Health Disease and Condition Genetic Disorder - HOME Health Disease and Condition Genetic Disorder The Thyroid Sourcebook for Women A woman's definitive guide to understanding and coping with thyroid disorders Millions of women suffer from a thyroid condition; unfortunately, many of them may not know that the cause of their health problems is thyroid disease and so their symptoms often go undiagnosed. The most common thyroid disorders are autoimmune thyroid diseases, such as Hashimoto's disease and Graves' disease. And thyroid cancer is the fastest rising cancer among women. Now M. Sara Rosenthal, Ph.D., the most trusted voice ...

Scalp Skin Disorder - HOME Scalp Skin Disorder Hair and Scalp Disorders Hair and Scalp Disorders: Common Presenting Signs, Differential Diagnosis and Treatment is a concise, well-illustrated guide to diagnosis and management of hair and scalp disorders. The book contains material based on the authors' original research work on hair evaluation and includes the latest information on inflammatory disorders and pharmaceutical treatments. It utilizes full-color photographs, tables of differential diagnosis and extensive cross-referencing to clarify the varieties of presenting signs that a physician will encounter. In addition to updating throughout, the new edition of ...

Neurological Brain Disorder - HOME Neurological Brain Disorder Injured Brains of Medical Minds: Views from Within by Narinder Kapur, This book provides a unique perspective on what it is like to be brain damaged, seen through the eyes of doctors and neuroscientists who have themselves suffered a brain injury or brain illness. It brings together more than 50 personal stories written over 120 years. Each article in its own right represents a fascinating insight into the effects of brain damage on the individual, covering areas that are often neglected in neurology and neuropsychology textbooks. Each of the personal accounts is accompanied by a Commentary that puts the papers into the context of our current theory and clinical practice. There are sections covering memory disorders, language disorders, visual disorders, Parkinson's disease, brain tumour, stroke, head injury, and epilepsy. An introduction to each of these sections provides background information for the non-specialist reader. An Overview chapter attempts to integrate the lessons to be learned across the various sections. Injured ...

Brain Disease Disorder - HOME Brain Disease Disorder Keep Your Brain Young: The Complete Guide to Physical and Emotional Health and Longevity by Guy M. McKhann, If there is one thing that determines how fully you live at an older age, it is how well your brain works. Your brain controls and powers virtually every aspect of your life– from memory to moods, from thinking to sleeping, from movement to senses– and like the rest of your body, it changes with age. The good news is that now there is a single, reliable, comprehensive source with the information ... and Parkinson’ s and how to recognize the symptoms of these diseases should they occur. You’ ll learn abou the brain-body link for other diseases, including heart disease and cancer. You’ ll also find out about the rapid progress being made in the treatment of brain disorders. Based on state-of-the-art research and supplemented with dramatic case histories from the authors’ patient files, Keep Your Brain Young shows you the latest techniques you can use to maintain your memory, manage stress, and cope with sleep disorders. You’ ll discover which ...

Childhood Neurological Disorder - HOME Childhood Neurological Disorder Disorders of Learning in Childhood by Archie A. Silver, A thorough, up-to-date resource on the full spectrum of childhood learning disorders In this Second Edition of Disorders of Learning in Childhood, Drs. Archie Silver and Rosa Hagin present a comprehensive synthesis of information regarding the classification and causes of various types of learning difficulties, as well as multidisciplinary strategies for working with children and their families in school or clinical settings. Bridging the communication gap between professionals in the field, this book advocates the coordinated efforts of ...

Disorder Eating Statistics - HOME Disorder Eating Statistics Fat Talk: What Girls and Their Parents Say about Dieting by Mimi Nichter, X TEEN-AGED GIRLS hate their bodies and diet obsessively, or so we hear. News stories and reports of survey research often claim that as many as three girls in five are on a diet at any given time, and they grimly suggest that many are "at risk" for eating disorders. But how much can we believe these frightening stories? What do teenagers mean when they say they are dieting? Anthropologist Mimi Nichter spent three years interviewing middle school and high school girls -- lower-middle to middle class, white, black, and Latina -- about their feelings concerning ...

Genetic Disorder of the Skin - HOME Genetic Disorder of the Skin Genetic Skin Disorders by Virginia P. Sybert, Genetic Skin Disorders Genodermatoses: A Clinical Guide to Genetic Skin Disorders Featuring over 300 full-color illustrations and a unique format designed to aid in retaining information, this user-friendly guide to genetic skin disorders is ideal for board preparation and clinical reference for dermatologists, pediatricians, or any practitioner interested in this area. Each syndrome is presented on a two-page spread. Full body diagrams and clinical photographs appear on one page. Bulleted text on the facing page summarizes patterns ...

Skin Disorder by Symptom - HOME Skin Disorder by Symptom Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders: Getting Well and Staying Well by Fred Penzel, Morbid obsessions with sex or germs or with one's appearance, and uncontrollable compulsions to hoard objects, to check and recheck locks, or to pull one's hair are just a few of the symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorders. Problems such as these afflict over ten million Americans. Many suffer in isolation, not knowing that their disorder has a name, how to seek help, or how to help themselves. Now Dr. Fred Penzel, a psychologist with over ...

Skin Pigment Disorder - HOME Skin Pigment Disorder Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders: Getting Well and Staying Well by Fred Penzel, Morbid obsessions with sex or germs or with one's appearance, and uncontrollable compulsions to hoard objects, to check and recheck locks, or to pull one's hair are just a few of the symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorders. Problems such as these afflict over ten million Americans. Many suffer in isolation, not knowing that their disorder has a name, how to seek help, or how to help themselves. Now Dr. Fred Penzel, a psychologist with over eighteen ...

Cell Disorder Neurological Stem Study Therapy - HOME Cell Disorder Neurological Stem Study Therapy The Massachusetts General Hospital Psychiatry Update and Board Preparation by Theodore A. Stern, From Massachusetts General Hospital--ranked #1 Department of Psychiatry, 8 years running. One of the world's leading centers for psychiatry education, research, and treatment--comes this unrivaled, complete overview of the field of psychiatry. Designed as a study aid for board certification and recertification exams, licensing or in-service exams, CME, or as a clinical refresher, Massachusetts General Hospital Psychiatry Update and Board Preparation combines review material with a Q&A format--and ... coverage that ranges from neuroanatomy and psychopathology to therapeutics, to group therapy and imaging, the book is designed to meet the curriculum requirements of the National Board of Medical Examiners and the American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology. It considers the full spectrum of both psychiatric and neurological disorders, including: * Neuromuscular Disease * Seizures * Stroke and TIA * Dementia * Sleep Disorders * Mental Retardation * Eating Disorders * Disturbances of Mood and Anxiety * Behavioral Disturbances * Neuropsychiatric Disturbances * And many others This unique skill- and knowledge-building tool also gives you a thorough look at topics of special interest, such ...

Nord Guide To Rare Disorders (Hardcover) : Author: National Organization for Rare Disorders (COR). Number of Pages: 895. Published On: 2003/01/01. Lang...

Rare Vascular Disorders: A Practical Guide For The Vascular Specialist (Hardcover) : Author: Parvin, Simon D. (CRT)/ Earnshaw, Jonothan J. (EDT). Number of Pages: 302. Published On: 2005/06/30....

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