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1) Polio
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Thanks to a the pioneering efforts of disease researchers and immunologists and a highly effective and concerted global vaccination effort, one of the most dread diseases of the twentieth century has been largely wiped out. For most people, polio is no longer the terrifying specter it once was, yet it still casts a long and dark shadow over human consciousness and history, due to its extreme physical and emotional effects on polio victims and their...
2) Amenorrhea
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Amenorrhea is the unnatural cessation of menstruation. In young women, it is often an early warning sign of the eating disorder anorexia nervosa. In this engagingly written book, the author explains the main causes of amenorrhea as well as the ways in which the disorder is treated in young women. The author also walks the reader through a typical OB/GYN examination, shining a light on a subject whose unknowns often cause anxiety in young women.
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All women who menstruate are susceptible to developing ovarian cysts. Although these cysts are common and mostly benign, there are certain growths on the ovaries that require special medical attention. Readers will learn about different ovarian conditions, their symptoms and risks, and how they are treated. In frank yet sensitive language, the author walks the reader through a typical OB/GYN examination, shining a light on a subject whose unknowns...
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