This resource provides supplemental support for the Human Body and Diagnostics outcomes. This nonfiction text examines the function of the central nervous system and the assessment, treatment and consequences of traumatic brain injury through case studies, including well-known sports celebrities such as soccer star Taylor Twellman, and hockey players Derek Boogaard and Sidney Crosby. Traumatic brain injury as a result of falls, motor vehicle accidents and military conflict are also explored. ...

This resource, part of the Medical Marvels series, traces the history of the development of antibiotics, including a look at the key discoveries and the scientists who made them. The types of antibiotics, the problem of antibiotic resistance and the future of antibiotics are also explored. Side bars, source notes and a glossary enhance the text.

Primary source quotes and colourful graphics provide a broad range of information on the topic of concussions. The concepts explored include: What are concussions? How are concussions diagnosed and treated? What are the risks of concussions? and Can sports-related concussions be prevented? Text boxes highlight key points in each section of the book.

This resource provides supplemental support for the Health Care Philosophies and Ethics and the Diagnostics and Treatment outcomes for Health Science 20. At an accessible reading level, the text discusses the pros and cons of alternative treatments, such as herbal medicine and hypnosis, and how they can be used alone or together with conventional health care. The book includes a table of contents, a glossary and suggestions for further reading. Please note that this title is part of the USA T...

This book provides information on joints and joint problems resulting in the need for joint replacements. The resource explores the lead up to joint replacement, types of replacements, the risks and recovery.

Living with Epilepsy is part of the Living with Health Challenges series and provides information about many aspects of the disease from a teen's perspective. This resource looks at some of the symptoms of the disease, the tests that can be used in confirming a diagnosis, treatment options and how epilepsy can be managed on a day-to-day basis.

This book offers five brief chapters on the topic of thyroid cancer. The resource explores content such as living with cancer as well as its history, diagnosis, treatment and future research.

This textbook, written to provide beginning post-secondary health science students entry-level knowledge and skills required for a variety of health care careers, provides support for the Health Philosophies and Ethics and Career Exploration outcomes. The first part of the textbook provides basic knowledge and skills for many careers, while the second part of the text introduces specific health care career skills and knowledge. Each chapter includes objectives, key terms, an information secti...

This student resource supports the majority of the Health Science 20 curricular outcomes. Each chapter covers a different body system and includes colourful graphics, lesson objectives, questions to check student understanding, key terms, lesson review and assessment and lab activities.

This textbook provides support for the Human Body outcomes. Each of the textbook's chapters describes the anatomy (structure) and physiology (function) of a human body system, and includes clearly illustrated, realistic diagrams and figures to support student understanding of the system. Additional features of this text include: a Focus on Career section incorporating interviews with working professionals; a Closer Look section that offers updated information on scientific advances and topics...

The text presents various perspectives on stem cell research. The book includes a table of contents, a section containing key stem cell research facts and suggestions for further research. Because this title was published in the US, students should be encouraged to research Canadian facts and perspectives on this issue as well.

The chapters in this textbook resource provide support for the Human Body outcomes. This visually appealing textbook is rich in features that include: a Pronunciation guide, a Clinical Application section to connect the content to clinical practice, an Applied Science section to present the health science in relation to the anatomical and physiological content being studied, an Amazing Body Facts box with interesting facts, a Learning Hints section to facilitate learning of content, a Media E...

Living with Cancer is part of the Living with Health Challenges series and provides information about many aspects of the disease from a teen's perspective. This resource examines some of the types of cancer, potential causes, symptoms, diagnostic tools, treatment options and the effects a cancer diagnosis can have on a teens life at home and at school.

This resource presents a narrative, role-playing approach to engage students in simulating the work of medical professionals who are diagnosing four ill patients. Students examine medical records and conduct simulated lab tests to confirm and refine their hypotheses. In the culminating activity, student groups present their results and reflect upon the process. Teachers could choose to use individual chapters or adopt the resource in its entirety.