Encyclopedia of Women's Health, Seventh Edition

Praise for the previous edition:"e;...continues its tradition as a trustworthy guide...Very useful for professionals and general audiences...recommended..."e;BooklistThe Encyclopedia of Womens Health, Sixth Editioncovers the full range of womens health issues in clear, straightforward language. More than 1,100 A-to-Z entries offer up-to-date information on issues specific to women, as well as material on general health issues such as diet, exercise, and disease treatment. Perfect for students and professionals alike, this new resource explains the latest medical discoveries and treatments, providing concise information on health-related topics to enable women to become informed and active medical consumers.New entries include:Cervical cancer vaccineChronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseEmphysemaFertility monitorGoutHospitalistHPVImmunizationLiver cancerLung cancerMyositisPreconception careProbioticsRett syndromeSerotonin poisoningVertigoand more.