The Complete Directory for People With Chronic Illness 2005/06: Condition Descriptions, Associations, Publications, Research Centers, Support Groups, Websites

This update of a guide to resources for Americans coping with chronic illnesses and professionals has added chapters on obesity, infant congenital heart disease as an increasingly survivable condition, organ transplant therapy-related problems, and war- related syndromes. New editorials address life span issues, bioterriorism's potential impact on this population, and a flu pandemic. Conditions from Addison's to Wilson's disease (87 in all) are described and cross-referenced by body system/disorder category in 11,000-plus listings. Resources include general and condition-specific organizations, research centers, support groups, Web sites, and patient education literature. One omission noted: the Oregon chapter of the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America is not listed. Indexing is by entry name and US state. Originally published in 1994. Annotation ©2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)