The Johns Hopkins Consumer Guide to Drugs is the most current, best-organized, and authoritative directory on medications available today. The more you know about the medications and supplements you put in your body, the better you will understand your options and be able to make informed decisions on your health care. This book contains the most up-to-date information about new and existing drugs and each drug profile has been individually reviewed by a specialist at John Hopkins. The truly unique page-at-a-glance format makes this book the most consumer-friendly drug reference book on the market. The handy guide to the major effective herbal and dietary supplements is a must, as more and more people are taking supplements along with their prescription medications. Each listing includes essential information such as how the drug works, dosage, side effects, precautions, prolonged use, what to do in case of an overdose, and the major food, drug and disease interactions.

"This is the second edition of an encyclopedic reference work of consumer health about the adult human eye. It covers common eye complaints such as dry eye, ocular migraine, device-related eyestrain, and conjunctivitis, along with newer forms of laser eye therapy and lens implants. The second edition features a new chapter on cosmetics and the eye, along with updated content about diagnostic testing, new forms of eyeglass materials, colored contacts, and therapies for medical conditions for all areas of the eye"--

Now fully revised and updated, this essential guide provides comprehensive coverage of the latest treatments for anxiety, mood, and psychotic disorders.

The first authoritative look at the history of the prescription itself, Prescribed is a groundbreaking book that subtly explores the politics of therapeutic authority and the relations between knowledge and practice in modern medicine.

Recent innovations, including deep brain stimulation and new medications, have significantly improved the lives of people with Parkinson’s disease. Nevertheless, medical, emotional, and physical challenges remain. The second edition of this accessible and comprehensive guide provides crucial information for managing this complex condition, including details on the use of medications, diet, exercise, complementary therapies, and surgery. The second edition includes new information about: • The genetic and hereditary pattern of the disease • Medications and uses of established medications • Other approaches to treating the symptoms of Parkinson’s • Juvenile-onset Parkinson’s disease • Normal pressure hydrocephalus • The effects of fluctuating hormones on disease symptoms • Fetal cell transplants and porcine cell transplants • The nutritional supplement Co-Enzyme Q10

Seizures can be terrifying. Here is the complete resource parents who need the medical facts about seizures and epilepsy in children.