LFA #99758 Chart - Understanding Breast Cancer.
Visually and textually simplified from the previous edition, this easy-to-understand chart provides the essential information about the most common form of cancer in women. Provides definitions of breast cancer and the most common types of the disease. Illustrates breast anatomy and shows the common types of breast cancer. Lists signs & symptoms and causes of breast cancer. Provides instruction for breast self examination (BSE). Illustrates and describes the stages of breast cancer. Size is 20" W by 26" H.
All LFA Charts and Posters are designed to a) Provide just the right level of detail, b) At-a-glance format, c) Striking colorful images, d) Enlarged view of key organs or structures, e) Comprehensive and anatomically/medically accurate.
Plastic laminate, 20" x 26" offers flexibility, durability and attractive appearance for medical professionals, patients, students and other specialists. Complete with metal eyelets at top cornors for hanging or portable stand display. "Write-on, wipe-off" surface is perfect for classrooms and professional offices.
Shipped in mailing tube.
Note: Many charts and posters also available in Spanish (-SP) to meet the needs of an expanding Spanish-language population and for improved communication.
LFA #98022 Chart - Dermatomes,
Defines dermatomes and illustrates cutaneous areas of peripheral nerve innervation, development of dermatomes and dermatomes in extremities. Size is 20" W by 26" H.
All LFA Charts and Posters are designed to a) Provide just the right level of detail, b) At-a-glance format, c) Striking colorful images, d) Enlarged view of key organs or structures, e) Comprehensive and anatomically/medically accurate.Plastic laminate, 20" x 26" offers flexibility, durability and attractive appearance for medical professionals, patients, students and other specialists. Complete with metal eyelets at top cornors for hanging or portable stand display. "Write-on, wipe-off" surface is perfect for classrooms and professional offices.Shipped in mailing tube. Note: Many charts and posters also available in Spanish (-SP) to meet the needs of an expanding Spanish-language population and for improved communication.
LFA #99976 Chart - Understanding Alzheimer's Disease.
Defines Alzheimers Disease (AD) and discusses the aging brain, dementia and diagnosing AD. Lists risk factors and describes the 3 main stages of Alzheimers Disease. Provides key management techniques for both the patients and their families and caregivers. Illustrates and discusses the areas of the brain affected by the disease, amyloid plaques (also called senile plaques) and physical changes to the cerebral cortex. Shows and describes the abnormal cellular structures involved (granulovacuolar degeneration and neurofibrillary tangles) and how AD destroys how neuron talk to each other. Each chart's size is 20" W by 26" H.
LFA #99783 Chart - Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease chart describes the disease which is mainly associated with emphysema and chronic bronchitis. This second edition features a simplified design, enhanced images and updated information. This chart illustrates cross-sections of normal lung next to a disease lung. Shows detailed images on a healthy bronchial tube and bronchi as compared to a narrowed bronchial tube and excessive mucus retention in chronic bronchitis. Illustrates close up normal and damaged alveoli and a loss of lung tissue. Describes signs and symptoms, diagnosis, risk factors, preventative measures and treatments. Each chart's size is 20" W by 26" H.
LFA #98946G Giant. The Human Muscular System (Male).
Classic illustrations by Peter Bachin. Shows anterior and posterior views of the muscular system. Also illustrates right half of the diaphragm, muscles of the posterior abdominal wall, and muscles of the right and right foot. Size is 20" W by 26" H.
LFA #99798 Chart - Understanding Hypertension.
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.
LFA #99753SP Chart - Understanding Type 2 Diabetes Spanish Language.
Now in Spanish! Defines type 2 diabetes and role of glucose and insulin in the body. Lists symptoms, risk factors and ways to control the disease. This chart shows glucose molecules from the digestive system and insulin molecules from the pancreas traveling in a blood vessel. Visually compares a normal body cell to a body cell with diabetes, illustrating when the cell develops a resistance to insulin, making it more difficult for glucose to enter the cell, ultimately leading to build up of glucose in the blood vessel. Textually and visually presents complications from the disease: Heart disease, stroke, vascular disease, nerve damage (neuropathy), kidney disease (nephropathy), periodontal disease (gum disease and mouth infection), and eye disease such as glaucoma, cataracts and diabetic retinopathy. Size is 20" W by 26" H.
This chart defines cancer and shows normal cells and malignant (cancerous) cells. Provides cancer incidence statistics by site on the body and gender. Discusses how cancer spreads and shows the four stages of cancer. Also lists risk factors, symptoms, treatments and preventative measures. Size is 20" W by 26" H.
LFA #99755 Chart - Understanding Diabetes.
Defines diabetes as well as Type 1 and Type 2. Lists symptoms of both types of the disease. Shows potential complications of diabetes, such as stroke, eye disease, heart disease, kidney disease and circulatory problems. Describes insulin and illustrates its role in the body and shows the steps in glucose metabolism. Briefly describes hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia. Discusses long-term health problems and healthy lifestyle changes. Size is 20" W by 26" H.
LFA #99866 Chart - Disorders of the Teeth and Jaw.
Shows longitudinal section of a normal tooth. Illustrates periodontal disease, three stages of dental caries, abscess formation, problems with the temporomandibular joint, glandular problems and impaction. Also shows 12 dental anomalies: enamel hypoplasia, fusion, germination, microdontia, macrodontia, toothbrush abrasion, hypodontia, hyperdontia, pulp polyp, dens invaginatus, attrition, and erosion. Size is 20" W by 26" H.
LFA #99839 Chart - Understanding Pain.
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.
LFA #99990 Chart - Head and Neck.
Center illustration shows muscles, veins, nerves and arteries of the head and neck. Chart also shows bones, deep muscles and sensory nerves, internal carotid and vertebral arteries and deep structures. Illustrates horizontal and median sections. Size is 20" W by 26" H.
