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Tuesday, March 25, 2014

Basal and Squamous Cell Skin Cancer: What You Need to Know-NOW

by American Cancer Society    (Find this book)
Complete with the most up-to-date patient treatment guidelines, this medical guide covers every aspect of basal and squamous cell skin cancer, from what the risk factors are to the benefits of early diagnosis to living healthily after treatment. Critical questions to ask the health care team are provided, as is an advanced dictionary of cancer-related terms. This pocket-sized reference aims to raise public awareness of skin cancer to promote early detection and emphasizes that all patients should be well-informed and play an active role in planning their own treatment.  -- Publisher Marketing

Tuesday, March 18, 2014

Melanoma Skin Cancer: What You Need to Know-NOW

by American Cancer Society    (Find this book)
This pocket-sized reference covers everything from the risk factors of melanoma skin cancer to the diagnosis procedure to living well after treatment. With greater public awareness, early detection of melanoma skin cancer is on the rise and mortality rates are declining; this medical guide emphasizes that all patients should be well-informed decision makers in planning their own treatment and is updated with the latest patient treatment guidelines. An advanced dictionary of cancer-related terms and a list of critical questions to ask health care administrators are also included. -- Publisher Marketing

Tuesday, March 11, 2014

Baby & Child Health Everything You Need to Know

by Philippa Kaye    (Find this book)
When dealing with a sick baby or child, it is vital that parents have the information they need at their fingertips. Giving parents the knowledge and confidence to know when to contact a doctor or take their child to the hospital, "Baby & Child Health: Everything You Need to Know" is the most accessible at-home guide for parents.
Includes: More than 150 conditions Symptoms charts with clear "yes/no" answers to what might be wrong. Clear photography illustrating step-by-step practical instructions for first aid.  Checklist boxes and key topic boxes packed with additional information.   -- Publisher Marketing

Tuesday, March 4, 2014

The Everything Pregnancy Book: All You Need to Get You Through the Most Important Nine Months of Your Life!

by Paula Ford-Martin     (Find this book)
You just got that positive pregnancy test and suddenly you feel lost in a sea of questions, concerns, what-ifs, and what-nows? To navigate this new world of body changes, blood tests, mood swings, and baby gear, you need a helpful guide that's with you from the first positive test to the last push. Luckily, this is the ideal guide for soon-to-be moms who are unsure of what to do after they get the big news.
Completely revised and packed with even more information, this month-by-month resource walks you through the different phases of pregnancy and offers practical advice on:
  • Understanding physical and emotional changes
  • Selecting the right diet for you and baby
  • Understanding prenatal tests and screenings
  • Choosing the best labor and delivery options
  • Budgeting for the new addition to the family
This new edition also includes the latest information on nutrition, finding alternative care and treatments (yoga, anyone?), and checklists and worksheets to help parents-to-be plan for any occasion. This indispensable guide gives you the inspiration, support, and advice you need to get through your pregnancy--and beyond! -- Publisher Marketing