The Encyclopedia of Women's Health, Seventh Edition

Praise for the previous edition: "...continues its tradition as a trustworthy guide...Very useful for professionals and general audiences...recommended..."--BooklistThe Encyclopedia of Women's Health, Sixth Edition covers the full range of women's 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 vaccine Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Emphysema Fertility monitor Gout Hospitalist HPV Immunization Liver cancer Lung cancer Myositis Preconception care Probiotics Rett syndrome Serotonin poisoning Vertigo and more.