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UNDERSTANDING HIV AND AIDS IN SPANISH PAPER CHART
Now in Spanish! This chart Defines HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) and AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome). Describes risk factors and how HIV is transmitted. Illustrates and explains the steps in the HIV lifecycle. Describes and graphs what happens to T-cells and HIV RNA during the stages of HIV Infection, from the acute stage to advanced HIV. Lists signs and symptoms and briefly explains testing and treatments. Also describes symptoms and shows locations of several AIDS-related illnesses.
Size is 20" W by 26" H. For more information about our chart mounting styles, click here.
Paper: ISBN 10: 1-58779-993-6 ISBN 13: 978-1-58779-993-8
Laminated: ISBN 10: 1-58779-994-4 ISBN 13: 978-1-58779-994-5
UNDERSTANDING HYPERTENSION IN SPANISH PAPER CHART
Now in Spanish! This chart defines hypertension and its causes, as well as blood pressure. Lists common symptoms and healthy lifestyle choices. Illustrates the effects of hypertension in the blood vessels, heart, brain, eye, and kidneys.
Size is 20" W by 26" H. For more information about our chart mounting styles, click here.
Paper: ISBN 10: 1-58779-991-X ISBN 13: 978-1-58779-991-4
Laminated: ISBN 10: 1-58779-992-8 ISBN 13: 978-1-58779-992-1
UNDERSTANDING HYPERTENSION UNMOUNTED CHART
Defines hypertension and its causes, as well as blood pressure. Lists common symptoms and healthy lifestyle choices. Illustrates the effects of hypertension in the blood vessels, heart, brain, eye, and kidneys. Size is 20" W by 26" H. For more information about our chart mounting styles, click here.
Paper: ISBN 10: 1-58779-421-7 ISBN 13: 978-1-58779-421-6
Laminated: ISBN 10: 1-58779-422-5 ISBN 13: 978-1-58779-422-3
UNDERSTANDING INFLUENZA - UNMOUNTED CHART
Developed in conjunction with a practicing primary care physician and an anatomy professor, this poster covers the areas of influenza that are essential for all patients to understand.
Illustrations and text show how the virus spreads and areas of the body that are affected. Lists two kinds of preventative measures: way to prevent influenza and ways to help prevent the spread of influenza once you have it.
Details special risk factors and complications and highlights the importance of getting a flu shot. Tells what do to if you get sick with the flu and stresses that antibiotics are not recommended for this disease because they work only against bacterial infections, not viral infections (like influenza).
Includes answers to three common patient questions - how to tell the difference between a cold and the flu, whether the stomach flu the same as influenza, and if the symptoms of the flu be different in children.
Size is 20" W by 26" H. For more information about our chart mounting styles, click here.
Paper: ISBN 10: 1-58779-885-9 ISBN 13: 978-1-58779-885-6
Laminated: ISBN 10: 1-58779-886-7 ISBN 13: 978-1-58779-886-3
Styrene: ISBN 10: 1-58779-887-5 ISBN 13: 978-1-58779-887-0
UNDERSTANDING LEUKEMIA - PAPER
This patient-friendly chart defines leukemia and shows four types of acute and chronic leukemia. Briefly describes the causes and risk factors. Lists signs and symptoms for each type of leukemia and the age of population that is most affected by the disease. Describes and shows blood cell development and discusses the function of blood.
Provides details on treatment options for each of the 4 types of leukemia. Describes allogeneic stem cell transplantation (SCT) and illustrates bone marrow biopsy.
Size is 20" W by 26" H. For more information about our chart mounting styles, click here.
Paper: ISBN 10: 1-58779-975-8 ISBN 13: 978-1-58779-975-4
Laminated: ISBN 10: 1-58779-976-6 ISBN 13: 978-1-58779-976-1
UNDERSTANDING MENOPAUSE ANATOMICAL CHART - UNMOUNTED
This totally updated chart uses the latest information on Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), including the risks and benefits. Also defines menopause, perimenopause and estrogen. Lists common physical, emotional and other signs of menopause. Illustrates body changes a menopausal woman can expect and lists key steps to take charge of one's health during this important time. Also includes illustration of the ovary and it's role in reproduction and menopause, as well as what happens during the ovarian aging process.
Updated in October 2002 in conjunction with Dr. Elisabeth Aron, one of the medical consultants who contributed to our new women's health book Women's Health and Wellness: An Illustrated Guide.
Size is 20" W by 26" H.
$6.95
UNDERSTANDING MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS CHART - PAPER
This patient-friendly chart defines Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and details signs & symptoms and prevention & management techniques. Also shows the effect of MS on a normal nerve cell, comparing a normal myelin sheath to one damaged from the disease.
Size is 20" W by 26" H. For more information about our chart mounting styles, click here.
Paper: ISBN 10: 1-58779-971-5 ISBN 13: 978-1-58779-971-6
Laminated: ISBN 10: 1-58779-972-3 ISBN 13: 978-1-58779-972-3
UNDERSTANDING OSTEOPOROSIS UNMOUNTED CHART
Defines and shows the effects of osteoporosis including bone density loss, progressive spinal deformity, and fractures in the hip, wrist and lower spine. Lists risk factors, prevention and management techniques and discusses bone density testing. Shows commons sites of osteoporosis on the body and how bone strength changes with age. Easy to understand and perfect for patient education.
Size is 20" W by 26" H. For more info about unmounted, flexible lamination and rigid lamination mountings, click here.
Paper: ISBN 10: 1-58779-758-5 ISBN 13: 978-1-58779-758-3
Laminated: ISBN 10: 1-58779-759-3 ISBN 13:978-1-58779-759-0
UNDERSTANDING PAIN PAPER CHART
This visual and textual overview of pain provides and easy to understand tool designed for patient interaction with their health professional. Defines pain and the types of pain and lists symptoms for each. Simplifies "How Pain Works" into 3 comprehensible steps. Provides a pain scale and a sample human figure so patients can provide their health professional information about the level and location of pain. Provides brief mention of prevention tips and to consult health professional for a tailored treatment plan.
Size is 20" W by 26" H. For more information about our chart mounting styles, click here.
$6.95
UNDERSTANDING PARKINSON'S UNMOUNTED CHART
Defines Parkinson's Disease (PD) and how your body moves. Shows various views of the brain (highlighting the motor cortex), the role of neurotransmitters, and the lower levels of dopamine associated with PD. Discusses medical and surgical management techniques and lists symptoms.
Size is 20" W by 26" H. For more information about our chart mounting styles, click here.
Paper: ISBN 10: 1-58779-354-7 ISBN 13: 978-1-58779-354-7
Laminated: ISBN 10: 1-58779-353-9 ISBN 13: 978-1-58779-353-0
UNDERSTANDING SKIN CANCER UNMOUNTED CHART
Defines skin cancer and provides detailed illustrations of how it develops from sun exposure. Shows and discusses various types of ultraviolet radiation and how each kind penetrates the skin layers. Illustrates and shows photos of various types precancer and cancer. Lists the ABCD's of malignant melanoma and provides graph which indicates its incidence is rising rapidly. Shows how skin naturally works to prevent skin cancer, and illustrates difference between sunscreen and sunblock.
Size is 20" W by 26" H. For more information about our chart mounting styles, click here.
Paper: ISBN 10: 1-58779-358-X ISBN 13: 978-1-58779-358-5
Laminated: ISBN 10: 1-58779-357-1 ISBN 13: 978-1-58779-357-8
UNDERSTANDING SLEEP DISORDERS ANATOMICAL CHART - PAPER
Defines sleep and the sleep-wake cycle. Explains why the body needs sleep. Describes the role of the Suprachiasmatic Nucleus (SCN) of the brain in sleep and wake regulation. Provides graphs and descriptions of the five phases of sleep.
Covers common sleep disorders such as Insomnia, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) and Narcolepsy. Includes tips for a good night's sleep.
Size is 20" W by 26" H. For more information about our chart mounting styles, click here.
Paper: ISBN 10: 1-58779-919-7 ISBN 13: 978-1-58779-919-8
Laminated: ISBN 10: 1-58779-920-0 ISBN 13: 978-1-58779-920-4