Your Body's Red Light Warning Signals: Medical Tips That May Save Your Life

Shulman, Neil, M.D., & others. Your Body's Red Light Warning Signals: Medical Tips That May Save Your Life. 2d ed. Delta: Dell. Dec. 2008. c.390p. index. ISBN 978-0-385-34161-5. pap. $14. HEALTH~Verdict: This collection of ""over 400 warning signs of life-threatening diseases"" is suitable for personal collections (and essential reading for hypochondriacs). Background: Coauthored by three physicians, the second edition of this compendium of coughs and complaints dissects an array of symptoms from head to toe, general ailments (including high blood pressure and weakness), warning signs during pregnancy, pediatric issues (e.g., recognizing severe allergic reactions), and a new section on how to avoid hospital errors. Additional resources include appendixes addressing how to perform CPR and an accompanying, interactive web site.-Elizabeth J. Eastwood, Los Alamos Cty. Lib. Syst., NM.