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Alcoholism: The Facts, fourth edition, is an engaging but authoritative analysis of the devastating effects of the disease. New material to this edition provides up-to-date information on the effects of alcohol consumption on the body and the particular sensitivity of women to the effects of drinking.

This patient-centred guide covers all aspects of IBD including common symptoms, tests used to make a diagnosis, treatment and overall management of the condition. Providing up-to-date factual information, it is easy to read and allows quick access to key facts and helpful advice.

This book provides a clear and informative guide to cosmetic surgery with an overview of the range of procedures now available. Individual chapters cover facelifts, breast surgery, eyelid and chin lifts, liposuction, lasers/peels, botox and fillers and abdominoplasty. It also features advice on how to choose the best surgeon for you.

Head Injury: The Facts is a family guide to understanding and coping with the practical and emotional problems that head injury brings.It provides essential information on head injury including how the brain works, what damage can occur, and how to cope with specific issues.

This book provides current information and practical advice on the underlying causes, diagnosis and management of infertility in a clear and concise style that is accessible to patients.

Osteoporosis: The Facts helps patients understand osteoporosis by providing a wide range of information about the disease, its causes, its management and self-help strategies. It also looks specifically at fractures and how to prevent them.

Asthma is a common chronic inflammatory condition of the airways which appears to be increasing throughout the United Kingdom. This book focuses on asthma from the patients' perspective and takes a proactive approach the the management of asthma. It includes practical help, helpful case histories and self management plans.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common hormonal disorders, affecting up to 10% of women of reproductive age. It is a common cause of infertility and more than half of women with PCOS are overweight. Helping women to understand PCOS, this book provides practical advice on how to control the symptoms and manage their condition.

Essential Tremor: The Facts is a practical guide for sufferers designed to minimise the impact the condition has upon their lives. Written by an ET sufferer and a movement disorders specialist, the book provides first-hand information on the causes, treatment options and methods of coping with ET.

In light of increasing recognition of thyroid disease as a health problem and increased understanding of the causes of the disorder, the fourth edition of this popular title covers a wide range of conditions associated with thyroid dysfunction and includes new chapters on thyroid disorders in infants, children and adolescents.

Lupus is a disorder in which the body's immune system attacks itself, culminating in disease which can affect multiple organs. This new edition of Lupus: The Facts reflects major developments in our understanding of the causes of lupus and helps patients understand lupus with a view to self-management.

This book looks at the practical, emotional, and social problems shared by most people who suffer from a long-term illness, and suggests a variety of ways in which they can do something for themselves to improve the situation. It could also be very useful to family and friends, as well as for health professionals.