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Anthrax
Inbunden, 2009
442 kr
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Anthrax became a household word in 2001 when spores of the bacterium were delivered via the U.S. postal service by terrorists. The very mention of anthrax has the potential to set off a panic, but what is anthrax, what are its symptoms, and why is it so dangerous? ""Anthrax, Second Edition"" looks …
Mononucleosis
Inbunden, 2009
442 kr
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Often called the 'kissing disease' due to its transmission through saliva, mononucleosis is a disease caused by the Epstein-Barr virus. Many are familiar with mononucleosis, by either having suffered from it themselves or knowing a friend who has. ""Mononucleosis, Second Edition"" explores the …
Polio
Av Alan Hecht
Inbunden, 2009
409 kr
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Until the middle of the 20th century, polio affected people all over the world. The disease, caused by a virus in the genus Enterovirus, often left its survivors with weakened muscles or varying degrees of paralysis. In their later years, many once-healthy survivors experienced a condition known as …
Antidepressants and Antianxiety Drugs
Av Alan Hecht, David J. Triggle
Inbunden, 2010
409 kr
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Millions of Americans suffer from depression and anxiety. The exact causes of these conditions are not definitively known, but they can be treated effectively with medication, counseling, and other methods. Because the severity of these illnesses varies and individuals react to medications …
Cancer Treatment Drugs
Av Alan Hecht
Inbunden, 2010
409 kr
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There were an estimated 1.5 million new cases of cancer in the U.S. in 2008, according to the American Cancer Society. In addition to surgery and radiation treatments, anti-cancer drugs are an important part of fighting cancer.Also referred to as chemotherapy, cancer treatment drugs work by killing …
Cocaine and Crack
Av Alan Hecht, David J. Triggle
Inbunden, 2011
442 kr
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Cocaine is a powerfully addictive central nervous system stimulant that can be smoked, injected, rubbed into the gums, or snorted. Crack cocaine is a cheaper form of cocaine that is mixed with ammonia or baking soda and water and then heated. Cocaine has a direct effect on the nervous system, …
Lyme Disease
Inbunden, 2011
409 kr
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Lyme disease is caused by a bacterium carried by ticks. Early Lyme disease symptoms are flu-like, including fatigue, sore throat, swollen lymph glands, and neck and back pain. A red rash can also occur. After the bacteria spreads through the body, additional symptoms may include joint and muscle …
