Books in the The Facts series

Around 32,000 men in the UK are diagnosed with prostate cancer each year. It differs from most other cancers in the body, in that small areas of cancer within the prostate are very common and may not grow or cause any problems for many years. This new edition of the book has been heavily updated and includes information on new treatments available.

Approximately 5,000-6,000 people have motor neuron disease (MND) in the UK at any one time. It is a devastating disability that has a profound impact on people's lives. Addressing frequently asked questions about the disease, this book provides clear information on understanding the causes of the disease and how to gain support and symptom control.

This book provides current information and practical advice on the underlying causes, diagnosis and management of infertility in a clear and concise style that is accessible to patients.

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.

Essential Tremor: The Facts is a practical guide for sufferers designed to minimise the impact the condition has upon their lives. Written by an ET sufferer and a movement disorders specialist, the book provides first-hand information on the causes, treatment options and methods of coping with ET.

Multiple Sclerosis: The Facts addresses the most frequently asked questions on MS, and provides answers in an easy to read and accessible format including an explanation of the disease process, symptoms and diagnosis, and how drugs and alternative approaches work.

This book is an easy to understand guide to diabetes aimed at all those living with diabetes. It includes a short history of the condition, causes, symptoms, possible complications, management (both of diabetes and the associated risk factors), psychological factors and what care to expect.

Asthma is a common chronic inflammatory condition of the airways which appears to be increasing throughout the United Kingdom. This book focuses on asthma from the patients' perspective and takes a proactive approach the the management of asthma. It includes practical help, helpful case histories and self management plans.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common hormonal disorders, affecting up to 10% of women of reproductive age. It is a common cause of infertility and more than half of women with PCOS are overweight. Helping women to understand PCOS, this book provides practical advice on how to control the symptoms and manage their condition.

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.

COPD: The Facts is written for patients with COPD and their families. The book describes in detail how a diagnosis is made, and what treatments patients are likely to receive. It provides an up-to-date and informative guide with real-life patient experiences throughout the text, and will help readers to understand this all too-common lung condition.

This book provides a factual guide to autism and Asperger syndrome for those with the diagnosis, their parents and families, and the medical professionals involved.

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.

Heart Disease: The Facts stresses the importance and feasibility of primary prevention of heart disease by appropriate life-style changes, whilst helping the reader to understand and cope with existing heart disease.

Dyslexia and other learning difficulties offers a clear and sympathetic guide to the difficulties that parents and teachers need to surmount when faced with a child with learning difficulties. This encouraging approach and easy-to-read style will appeal to parents as well as to professionals who work with such children.

This updated second edition covers the symptoms, possible causes, and the wide range of current treatments available for depression. Written by one of the world's leading authorities on depression and suicide, this book will provide a useful overview of depression for sufferers, their families/carers, and health care professionals.

Lupus is a disorder in which the body's immune system attacks itself, culminating in disease which can affect multiple organs. This new edition of Lupus: The Facts reflects major developments in our understanding of the causes of lupus and helps patients understand lupus with a view to self-management.

Panic disorder is a remarkably common psychological condition, characterized by sudden attacks of intense fear and panic. Panic Disorder: The Facts provides a full account of the nature, diagnosis and treatment of this condition.

Back Pain: The Facts provides the reader with an in-depth understanding of why chronic back pain develops and what makes it persist. Practical help is given to promote self-management with advice on stretching, exercise, relaxation, and managing thoughts and feelings associated with long term pain.

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.

This book provides essential information on all the main forms of sexually transmitted infections, describing the causes, risks, treatments, and most importantly, how they can be prevented. Written by a leading authority, the book delivers essential, accessible, pragmatic, information that should be read by all adults.

The Pill: The Facts Seventh Edition is still the most user-friendly, comprehensive source of unbiased information on the Pill, along with other hormonal alternatives such as implants, injections and patches, to help those of all ages make an informed decision regarding contraception.

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.

Essential reading for Tourette's sufferers, their relatives and friends, this new edition explains the causes of the syndrome, how it is diagnosed, and how to cope if you or a relative has been recently diagnosed. It provides information on the treatment and therapies that are available, and advice and on how individuals can manage their symptoms.

This book explains clearly what is happening to the body in Cystic Fibrosis, what causes it and what treatment options are available for the different aspects of the disease. It also looks to the future in terms of potential new therapies for CF and provides useful information on organizations that can provide help.

The muscular dystrophies are a group of genetic diseases that severely affect children and adults. For sufferers and their family, the illness presents enormous physical and psychological challenges. This new edition answers many of the questions asked about how and why it occurs, and how it affects the life of a recently diagnosed child.

This book explains in clear terms what is meant by epilepsy and offers an explanation of how epilepsy is investigated. Recent advances in the management of epilepsy by the use of drugs and by surgery are considered in depth, as is the impact of new imaging techniques. Practical points about living with epilepsy are also covered.

This book presents a compassionate guide to this illness, providing sufferers and their families, with practical advice, based solely on scientific evidence. It is unique in being written by both a sufferer and a physician. Included in the book is a detailed guide to self-help, written from a patient's perspective, but evidence-based.

New edition of a book that has been widely regarded as the definitive guide for parents of children with Down syndrome.

Alcoholism: The Facts, fourth edition, is an engaging but authoritative analysis of the devastating effects of the disease. New material to this edition provides up-to-date information on the effects of alcohol consumption on the body and the particular sensitivity of women to the effects of drinking.