Gathers information on diseases that affect the liver, including various treatments, current prevention methods, diagnotic testing, and offers ways to care for a healthy liver.

This sourcebook contains basic consumer health information about the liver, how it works, and how to keep it healthy through diet, vaccination, and other preventative care measures.

Provides basic consumer health information about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of digestive diseases and disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, including facts about the effects of food intolerances, infections, and certain cancers. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources.

The latest information on living with and treating liver disorders The Liver Disorders and Hepatitis Sourcebook, Revised Edition, gives you frank assessments of the latest therapies and drugs. It also provides advice on how you can navigate the day-to-day challenges of living with a liver disorder, and diet and nutrition guidelines, including the truth about the effectiveness of herbal remedies and liver-cleansing diets.

Provides basic consumer health information about disorders caused by gene and chromosome abnormalities and those with genetic and environmental components, along with facts about genetic testing and treatment research, and guidance for parents of children with special needs. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources.

Provides basic consumer health information about diagnosis and treatment of endocrine system and metabolic function disorders. Includes index, online access, glossary of related terms, and other resources.

Basic consumer health information about blood and circulatory system function, various circulatory disorders, and treatment options.

Provides basic consumer health information about immune system function, diseases, treatments and management of related disorders. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources.

Provides basic consumer health information about the physical and mental health of preadolescent children including common illnesses and injuries, disease prevention and screening, and wellness promotion. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources.