Toney Allman
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With no scientific knowledge to guide them, people of medieval times believed that diseases were supernatural phenomena or punishments from God. Thus medical treatment was usually primitive and often horrifying. But little by little, knowledge grew—leading to a more practical and scientific approach to understanding sickness and ways to treat it. .
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New technology is revolutionizing modern medicine. In disease prevention, treatment, and diagnosis, as well as in individualized healthcare, cutting edge technologies of today and the future include robotics, organ and tissue engineering, genomic testing, and wearable medical devices.
8) Cliques
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The immediate relevancy of hot topics like pandemics, gay rights and students' rights makes this series prime material for student research. Each title provides a thorough and carefully balanced presentation of the many issues surrounding each topic, inspiring critical thought. Meaning is fleshed out through a clear presentation of context, and the clear narrative includes compelling examples and is enlivened by pertinent quotes from age-appropriate...
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Psychologists study personality in order to understand individual characteristic patterns of thinking, feeling and behaving. How does each person develop a unique personality? Can behavior and reactions be predicted from personality traits? These and many other issues are discussed in terms of the five-factor personality model accepted by psychologists today.
12) Crohn's disease
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"This series objectively and thoughtfully explores topics of medical importance. Books include sections on a description of the disease or disorder and how it affects the body, as well as diagnosis and treatment of the condition" - Provided by publisher.
14) Tuberculosis
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This book discusses tuberculosis, an infectious disease caused by a germ, a bacterium, which is difficult to kill and even harder to erase from human populations, and examines how the world is fighting a renewed battle against tuberculosis.
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The science of genetics is revolutionizing the practice of medicine. Using genetics, drugs are being developed from bacteria, viruses are carrying new coding instructions into human bodies, cancer treatments are targeting the specific gene mutations from which the disease arises, and individual genetic profiles are determining both the risk of and treatments for some diseases. From diagnosing genetic disorders prenatally to replacing faulty genes...
16) Self-harm
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Self-harm is a problem many young adults struggle with silently. Decreasing the stigma surrounding this phenomenon is key to ending its prevalence. Using charts and full-color photographs, the underlying causes of this dangerous trend are examined, helping readers understand the reasons why they harm themselves and recognize the signs in others. Contact information is provided for organizations that young adults can turn to for emotional support and...
17) Colon cancer
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Provides descriptions about colon cancer and how it affects the body, as well as diagnosis and treatment of the condition.
18) Eating disorders
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Provides an overview of the issues that surround the different types of eating disorders including causes, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.
19) Self-injury
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Self-injurers come from all walks of life and all economic brackets. Their ages typically range from early teen to early 60s, although they may be older or younger. This book informs the reader of the causes, risks, recovery of self-injury. It also covers the prevention of repetitive self-injury.
20) Diabetes
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Describes the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and genetic aspects of diabetes.