Diseases & Disorders Posters & Charts, pg 3 of 4
for science classrooms, rehabilitation, physical therapy, and medical professionals as reference.

Understanding Cholesterol

Illustrates the structure and classification of a lipoprotein. Shows cholesterol transport in the blood, how cholesterol is made and stored in the liver. Also shows atherosclerosis, the consequence of high cholesterol.

• more circulatory system posters

High Cholesterol

Easy-to-understand overview of high cholesterol and its importance to the health of the body. Illustrates and defines cholesterol. Shows the sources of cholesterol -- from food and within the body. Shows and describes the different types of lipoproteins. Defines risk factors and causes of high cholesterol. Illustrates the consequences of high cholesterol as plaque builds up within the blood vessels. Also provides prevention and management techniques.

Understanding HIV & AIDS Anatomical Chart

Defines AIDS and HIV. Discusses who develops AIDS and how HIV is transmitted. Lists and labels (on the body) the symptoms of HIV infections and AIDS-related illnesses. Discusses the HIV antibody test, what it means to be HIV positive and the stages of HIV infection. Lists ways of preventing HIV and the risk factors for becoming infected with the virus.

Infertility - 2nd Edition Anatomical Chart

Illustrates hormone abnormalities that can lead to infertility. Also shows semen analysis, variocele, blockage of sperm, cryptorchidism, pelvic inflammatory disease, blockage in the cervix, failure to ovulate, fallopian tube blockage, endometriosis, and intrauterine devices (IUDs). Also lists other causes of infertility by gender.

• reproductive system posters
• female anatomy posters
• pregnancy posters

Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an inflammatory disease of the Central Nervous System (CNS) - that's the brain and spinal cord. Ideal for clinic waiting rooms, examination rooms, hospitals, and educational programs.

• nervous system posters

Understanding Osteoporosis

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 common sites of osteoporosis on the body and how bone strength changes with age. Easy to understand and perfect for patient education.

• skeletal system posters
• female anatomy posters
• aging maturity posters

Understanding Parkinson's Disease

An illustrated patient education poster describes and illustrates common signs and symptoms of Parkinson's Disease (PD). Also listed are related symptoms such as decreased/loss of sense of smell, depression, sleep problems, etc. and risk factors. Detailed management and treatment options such as medications, surgery and therapy are included. Neurotransmitter role with the steps from a neuron receiving a message to post-message release of dopamine are explained and demonstrated. Ideal for clinic waiting rooms, examination rooms, hospitals, and educational programs.

FYI ~ Physician James Parkinson was the first to describe “paralysis agitans”, a condition that would later be renamed Parkinson's disease by Jean-Martin Charcot.

Notable people with Parkinson's include Muhammad Ali, Barbara Blake, Gordon Cooper, Michael J. Fox, May Sinclair

The Prostate

Defines prostate and shows sagittal, posterior, superior, and anterior views of a normal prostate. Shows zones of the prostate, vasculature, and innervation. Shows hormonal influence on the prostate. Ilustrates and discusses the glands of the prostate. Shows benign prostatic hyperplasia, prostate cancer, and pathways for plexiform venous aborizations.

Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)

Defines Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs). Briefly explains and labels their effects on various organs of the body. Describes and illustrates the following STIs: genital warts, genital herpes, chancroid, syphilis, trichomoniasis, HIV/AIDS, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID), hepatitis B, pubic lice, scabies, chlamydia and gonorrhea. Provides a useful table that cross-references common signs and symptoms with each disease. Also lists preventative measures to eliminate and reduce the risk of acquiring and transmitting these diseases.

The Diseases Explained: Spasticity

An illustrated patient education poster describing Spasticity, the causes, recognizing the symptoms, diagnosis, drug treatment, and self-care recommendations. Information is written in an easy-to-read level for patients and family members. Ideal for clinic waiting rooms, examination rooms, hospitals, and educational programs.