LFA #99716 Chart - Understanding Multiple Sclerosis.
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.
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 #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 #98946 The Human Muscular System (Male).
LFA #98949 Chart - The Nervous System.
Classic illustrations by Peter Bachin. Illustrates nerves in the body, brain, midbrain, medulla oblongata and spinal cord. Also shows spinal meninges, intercostal nerves and sagittal section of female pelvis.Size is 20" W by 26" H.
LFA #99779 Chart - Maintaining a Healthy Weight.
Briefly describes a healthy diet plan and provides further detail on physiological hazards that accompany low-carbohydrate diets. Lists strategies for diet planning and contains suggestions and tips for physical activity. Shows how to calculate Body Mass Index (BMI) and contains a chart showing acceptable weights based on BMI. Discusses the unique risks of apple- and pear-shaped fat distribution. Explains calories and how to calculate your total daily energy needs. List calories burned by various activities from basketball to walking. Lists problems associated with overweight and underweight. 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 #99881 Chart - 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 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.
LFA #99839SP Spanish Language 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 #99839 Chart - Understanding Pain.
LFA #99978 Chart - Understanding Parkinson's Disease.
Defines Parkinsons Disease (PD) and illustrates the brain in various views. Describes and illustrates common signs and symptoms. Also lists related symptoms such as decreased/loss of sense of smell, depression, sleep problems, etc. Lists causes and risk factors. Describes various management and treatment options such as medications, surgery and therapy. Shows an electrode brain implant on a figure with a mask-like expression. Explains the involvement of the brain with body movement and shows a figure with a tremor impulse coming from the brain down the arm. Shows the role of neurotransmitters and describes the steps from a neuron receiving a message to post-message release of dopamine. Each chart's size is 20" W by 26" H.
LFA #99879 Chart - Pharynx and Larynx .
Shows posterior view of the pharynx and shows sagittal section, deep side view and tonsils. Provides various views of the larynx: anterior, posterior, side, cut-away side, top and sagittal section. Also shows laryngeal function, including phonation, inpiration and deep inspiration. Size is 20" W by 26" H.
LFA #99981 Chart - Pregnancy and Birth
Also available in Spanish, this chart provides a visual and textual overview of the stages of pregnancy and birth. It illustrates the anatomy of mammary glands and the infant within the mother. Illustrations show fertilization and implantation and trimester and fetal development. The chart discusses genetic screening and hormonal changes during pregnancy and shows and describes the three stages of labor.
LFA #92241 Chart - Understanding Prostate Cancer
Describes the role of the prostate and defines prostate cancer. Illustrates the prostate in context of the surrounding anatomy and shows the zones of the prostate. Lists risk factors and signs & symptoms. Describes diagnostic and screening tests and provides an image of a digital rectal exam (DGE). Discusses treament options. Illustrates and describes the stages I - IV of prostate cancer. Also provides an explanation of the most commonly used staging system, the Tumor-Nodes-Metastasis (TNM) system. Shows and describes the Gleason pathologic scoring system, which grades the aggressiveness of the disease (how fast the cancer will go and spread). Size is 20" W by 26" H.
