Bücher der Reihe The Facts

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: The Facts provides a full account of the nature, diagnosis and treatment of obsessive compulsive disorders. This book is suitable for sufferers and their families and friends, and for health professionals.

Myotonic dystrophy is the most common of the inherited muscular dystrophies and has a profound and troubling effect on individuals who are diagnosed with it. This book explains in simple terms exactly what the condition is, what the symptoms are, how they can develop, and new approaches to therapy and management of the condition.

Borderline personality disorder is a multidimensional disorder best considered as severe personality dysfuction. This book provides an accessible and practical summary of the options for clinical management and treatment of this, once considered untreatable, disorder.

This book looks at the practical, emotional, and social problems shared by most people who suffer from a long-term illness, and suggests a variety of ways in which they can do something for themselves to improve the situation. It could also be very useful to family and friends, as well as for health professionals.

Osteoporosis: The Facts helps patients understand osteoporosis by providing a wide range of information about the disease, its causes, its management and self-help strategies. It also looks specifically at fractures and how to prevent them.

This patient-centred guide covers all aspects of IBD including common symptoms, tests used to make a diagnosis, treatment and overall management of the condition. Providing up-to-date factual information, it is easy to read and allows quick access to key facts and helpful advice.

This book will cover all aspects of falls in the elderly, explaining why they happen, what the common consequences are, and what should be done to prevent them. It is intended for patients and their families, but will also be of value for health professionals at all levels.