Ichthyosis is a common term for a family of rare genetic skin illnesses indicated by dry, thickened, scaling or flaking skin. This Encyclopedia contains tests, causes and treatment options for 28 variants of the disease including Harlequin Baby and Ichthyosis Vulgaris.

Von Willebrand disease (VWD) is a type of bleeding disorder that interferes with your body's ability to clot blood. Normally, your blood clots to prevent excessive bleeding if you suffer from a cut or a scrape. If your blood doesn't clot, the bleeding may not stop and may be heavy or severe. In some rare cases, the excessive bleeding may lead to death. Early diagnosis of von Willebrand disease is vital. With proper treatment plan, people with all types of von Willebrand disease are able to...

Dermatomyositis (DM) is a type of connective tissue disorder that worsens over time. Connective tissue connects, supports, or separates different types of tissues and organs. With dermatomyositis, problems with the connective tissue cause muscles and skin to degenerate. Other areas of the body may be affected, such as the lungs, heart, joints and esophagus.This book is intended for the newly diagnosed dermatomyositis patient and their caregivers. Chapter two outlines the many sympto...

Lichen Planus is a rare, mucocutaneous, disorder involving an itchy rash, lesions or papules -- areas of inflamed eruptions – that recurs over a period of months or years. Special forms of lichen planus include: Drug-induced lichen planus, Lupus erythematosus-lichen planus overlap syndrome, Lichen planus pemphigoide, Keratosis lichenoides chronica, Lichenoid reaction of graft-versus-host disease, Lichenoid keratosis and Lichenoid dermatits. If you or a loved one has lichen planus, this inv...

Elephantiasis is a syndrome characterized by limb enlargement, especially the legs, arms and—in men—swelling of the scrotum, a condition called hydrocele.The condition is caused by an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the lymph system (lymphedema). Fluid build-up leads to swelling and gross enlargement of a body part. It can affect any body part. Elephantiasis doesn't just result in swelling; the skin can become thick, dry and pebbled in appearance. Ulcerations, darkened areas and p...

Reye syndrome (RS) is a rare childhood disorder that mostly affects young people under 18 years old, although children ages 4 to 12 are most at risk. The syndrome is characterized by fatty changes in the liver and acute (sudden) brain swelling. Other symptoms include severe vomiting, consciousness disturbances, and seizures. A blood test may reveal elevated liver enzymes and high ammonia levels. The condition—also known as fatty liver with encephalopathy—can be life threatening. Although t...

This guide includes the most commonly used medical abbreviations and acronyms.

A Step-By-Step Review of the Key Hematologic Disorders Most Commonly Tested on the USMLE. Proven, Time-Tested Material Ideal for Independent Study. A Must-Have for Every Medical Student!

This is a collection of multiple choice questions focused on pharmacology for students preparing for the NCLEX. Questions help students identify trade names, generic names, side effects and nursing considerations associated with active immunizing agents (vaccines, toxoids), passive immunizing agents (antitoxins, antivenins, immune globulins), immunostimulants (interferons, interleukins, colony stimulating factors) and immunosuppressants (corticosteroids).

Now in its third edition, this essential handbook for nurses and allied health professionals gives clear, simple explanations of blood results, focusing on routinely requested investigations. There have been many changes since the second edition from alterations in units (such as g/L for haemoglobin, rather than g/dL) to the merging of haematology with biochemistry, blood transfusion and immunology to form blood science. Accordingly, in this new edition there are more details of immunology, ...

This is a collection of multiple choice questions focused on pharmacology for students preparing for the NCLEX. Questions help students identify trade names, generic names, side effects and nursing considerations associated with drugs used to treat shock, cardiac arrest and anaphylaxis, antianxiety agents, antacid medications and antidysrhythmics.

Dilated cardiomyopathy is a disease of the heart muscle, primarily affecting your heart's main pumping chamber (left ventricle). The left ventricle becomes enlarged (dilated) and can't pump blood to your body with as much force as a healthy heart can. Scroll up... and click on "Buy Now" to deliver almost instantly to your Kobo or other reading device.