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Dementia with Lewy Bodies is a form of dementia, which is a
progressive, degenerative decline of the mental ability that arises
from damage in the brain, affecting memory, thinking processes,
behavior, and physical activity. If you or your loved one has been
diagnosed with this devastating disease, this book will give you
all of the information you need to deal with this devastating
disease.
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia, also known as 21-hydroxylase
deficiency or adrenogenital syndrome, is a genetic disorder in
which the adrenal glands don't function properly. As the name
itself indicates ("congenital"), this condition is present at
birth. If you or a loved one suffers from this devastating
condition, this book will give you the information you need to live
well and stay healthy. Includes diagnosis information and a variety
of treatment options.
Cushing's syndrome, sometimes called hypercortisolism or
hyperadrenocorticism, owes its name to Harvey Cushing, the
physician who first described this condition in 1932. This
condition is an endocrine disorder that occurs when your body's
tissues are exposed to high levels of the hormone cortisol for a
long period of time. If you are suffering from this devastating
disorder, you need this book: it's packed with all the vital
information you need to know on causes, tests, and treatments.
Nephrotic syndrome in itself isn't a disorder, but it can be the
first sign of a disease or a major problem in the kidneys. The most
common features of nephrotic syndrome are proteinuria (large
amounts of protein in the urine), hypoproteinemia (low level of
proteins, particularly albumin-a specific type of protein-in the
blood), hyperlipidemia (high level of lipids, or cholesterol, in
the blood), and edema (the abnormal accumulation of fluids in the
tissues of the skin or the extra-cellular space). Early diagnosis
of proteinuria is crucial to prevent any further damage such as
complete failure of the kidneys. If you or a loved on is suffering
from this syndrome, this informative book will become an invaluable
part of your medical library.
Pseudotumor cerebri, also known as idiopathic intracranial
hypertension or benign intracranial hypertension, is a condition
that occurs when the intracranial pressure (the pressure that
exerted inside your skull or cranial vault) increases due to the
accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid in the cranium. If you or a
loved one suffers from this devastating condition, this book will
help you navigate the medical quagmire and get the treatment you
need.
Huntington's disease, which is also known as Huntington's chorea,
is a progressive genetic autosomal disorder of the central nervous
system that is caused by the degeneration and loss of brain cells.
If you or a loved one is affected by this devastating disease, this
information packed book will help you make the best treatment
choice for the condition.
Stiff-Person syndrome, also known as Stiff-Man syndrome or
Moersch-Woltman syndrome, is a rare neurological disorder that
affects the central nervous system. If you or a loved one is
desperate for answers about this devastating disease, this
informative and educational book is for you.
Addison's disease is a rare disorder of the endocrine system that
carries its name after Thomas Addison, the physician who first
observed the condition in 1855. This condition develops over the
course of several months and leads to the inadequate production of
corticosteroid hormones by your adrenal cortex. If you or a loved
one has this devastating disorder, this book is for you. Packed
with everything you need to know about the causes, tests, and
treatments for Addison's disease, this book is a must have for your
medical library.
Angelman syndrome is a complex genetic disorder that was first
described in 1965 by the English physician Dr. Harry Angelman. At
the time, three children who presented a variety of disabilities
were admitted to his center. Although at first sight it looked like
they were suffering from different disorders, Dr. Angelman felt
that there was a common cause for their conditions. He was right.
The condition--caused by a chromosomal abnormality--Angelman
syndrome is typically diagnosed between the ages of three and
seven, and in some cases, it is misdiagnosed for other conditions.
This informative book is packed with all you need to know about
this devastating condition and includes causes, tests, and
treatment options.
Nephrotic syndrome is a condition in which the glomeruli (the
filters of the kidneys) in the kidneys are damaged, causing them to
leak large amounts of protein from the blood into the urine. When
this condition happens in children, it is called childhood
nephrotic syndrome or childhood nephrosis. Although a rare
condition, it is one of the most common kidney problems found among
children. If your child has this potentially devastating condition,
this book contains the vital information you need to know for your
child's well being.
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