Fast Help for Major Medical Conditions: A Gale Ready Reference Handbook (GALE READY REFERENCE HANDBOOKS SERIES)

This reference contains 100 entries arranged alphabetically by condition or disease. Each includes a definition and description; discussions of causes and symptoms, diagnosis, treatment (including alternative therapies), prognosis, and prevention; and contact information for numerous national, regional, and state organizations. Though directed to the general reader, the information includes quite thorough descriptions of tests used in diagnosis and medications and their side effects. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)