Endometriosis is one of the most common gynaecological conditions affecting women in their reproductive years, yet it is one of the most baffling. In this text, two world experts focus on the diagnosis and management of this complex and increasingly prevalent disease.

Dermatitis (eczema) encompasses many common skin diseases. Because of the high incidence of dermatitis, physicians in different disciplines are often involved in its management. This text familiarizes the non-dermatologist reader with the aetiology, diagnosis and treatment of its various forms.

Skin cancer is of importance to doctors, both generalists and specialists, because it is becoming common yet, preventable and treatable. This book offers presentation of the basic facts on the epidemiology, causation, presentation and management of skin cancer. It highlights the importance of education, prevention strategies and early diagnosis.

Providing practical information from experts of international standing, this is a compact guide to a specific medical disease or disorder. It describes the useful management steps for each presenting symptom, in terms of referral or treatment options, followed by an overview of the common eye diseases that can cause such symptoms.

Abnormal thyroid function rivals diabetes mellitus as the most common type of endocrine disorder. This work provides a useful guide that helps clinicians recognize potential thyroid disorders and order the correct thyroid function tests, resulting in rapid initiation of appropriate therapy and referral.

Cigarette smoking is the single largest preventable cause of death and illness in the industrial world, and accounts for 4.9 million deaths worldwide every year. This book offers practical advice along with information about the effects of smoking on the body, of smoking cessation and the myths about smoking and quitting.

Advances in fertility treatment are allowing couples with fertility problems to have families. The concepts can be difficult to take in initially, particularly during what can be a time of great emotional stress. This book aims to help couples to understand the causes and treatments involved.

Updated in both content and format, this revised guide addresses issues that may concern patients of a rheumatology clinic. Incorporated in this edition are comments from the Plain English Campaign, as well as remarks from doctors and patients who have used the first edition.

This handbook is part of a series designed to help doctors and nurses discuss medical conditions and treatments with their patients. It presents clear diagrams and simple explanations in a format that patients should find easy to understand.

With people travelling to a greater variety of countries for business and pleasure, a sound knowledge of travel medicine is essential for family physicians and practice nurses. This text provides comprehensive coverage of all aspects of the health problems that may be incurred during travel abroad.

Written by three experts, this handy guide gives a comprehensive account of the latest thinking on the diagnosis and management of diseases of the testis. Hot topics such as the possible increase in the incidence of testicular cancer and the fall in men's sperm count are also covered.

The second edition of this text is a logically organized and sharply focused practical guide to the management of respiratory tract infections. Several chapters have been rewritten and a chapter on bioterrorism has been included. Physicians, nurses and medical students should find it invaluable.

Providing an overview of the common medical condition of headaches for the non-specialist physician, this title aims to help healthcare professionals understand the different diagnoses and to distinguish the benign from the potentially life-threatening.

Dyspepsia is an extremely common condition in the western world and is associated with considerable economic consequences. In Fast Facts: Dyspepsia , leading international experts provide an up-to-date insight into the key causes of dyspepsia and its management in general practice.