Randall McPartland
Author
Series
Publisher
Cavendish Square
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Huntington's disease is an incurable and fatal degenerative condition that robs people of normal brain function when they should be in the prime of life. This book describes the condition and the genetic causes behind it, follows researchers on their path to scientific discovery, identifies people with the condition who have spoken up for the good of others, and tracks the latest treatments and research aimed at helping those living with it.
2) Hemophilia
Author
Series
Publisher
Cavendish Square
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Discusses the history, symptoms, and genetic causes of the bleeding disorder, and examines current scientific research aimed at treating it. --Publisher.
4) E. coli
Author
Publisher
Cavendish Square
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
E. coli bacteria are found in healthy bodies, but some forms can cause illness, paralysis, and even death. This book traces the history of this mutating menace, reviews efforts to contain outbreaks when they occur, and where medical science is in efforts to find treatments. There is a timeline on the discovery, treatment, and outbreaks of E. coli, and sidebars on a young dancer who was paralyzed by bacteria in her burger, and the dangers of kiddie...
5) HIV and AIDS
Author
Publisher
Cavendish Square
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
There have been spectacular gains made in the battle against HIV and the disease it causes, AIDS, but it remains one of the world's biggest killers. Follow the path of this virus from its origins in Africa, to its emergence as the cause of a frightening epidemic, to its status as a treatable but incurable condition. There are timelines on the important dates in the history of HIV and on celebrity deaths. Among the sidebars are one on a young man whose...
6) Tuberculosis
Author
Publisher
Cavendish Square
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Tuberculosis infections have plagued mankind for many centuries. Once known as consumption because of the way it appeared to consume the human body, it is today a treatable illness if detected early. However, it poses a new threat worldwide as it attacks people whose immune systems are weakened by HIV. The book contains a timeline of important dates in the treatment of TB, as well as stories on famous victims such as members of the Bronte family and...