"The Signet Mosby Medical Encyclopedia" is the largest, most complete mass market medical guide in print, with over 20,000 entries on such topics as prescription and non-prescription drugs, detailed discussions of medical conditions, and the latest medical terminology. There is no other guide that provides this much medical information!

Author: C. V. Mosby
Paperback: 912 pages
Company: Signet (1996-02-01)
ISBN: 0451184092
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Why is TABER'S 20th Edition the ONLY CHOICE for your students?Because for more than 65 years, Taber's has provided students and practitioners with the definitions and information they need to provide superior care for their patients: 56,000 definitions with 2,400 brand new to the 20th edition almost 50% more than our nearest competitorMore than 6,000 revised terms700 superior illustrations with more than 500 in full color100 more Patient Care sections NEW!Cautions statements added to almost 350 terms bold and in a second colorNew and revised appendices, including Nutrition, Complementary Medicine, and Appendix 13, which explains the roles of the Health Professions health care team members NEW!Improved placement of multi-word entries (for example, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary disease and Irritable bowel syndrome are now listed in natural word order) NEW!Almost 30,000 pronunciations of new and current termsMore colorful interior design NEW!Easier to understand definitions NEW! New and revised terms in Taber's 20th Edition give your students the answers at their fingertips, such as:Cephalostat AndropauseFilm speed Pulmonary interstitial emphysema Magnetic resonance angiography Complementary and alternative medicine definitions keep your students at the forefront of care:Stress management Flaxseed oil Glucosamine Patient Care Statements offer clinically pertinent information on such conditions as:Acute respiratory distress syndromeFractureMyasthenia gravis New and revised illustrations and tables complement the text and strengthen students' understanding of the terms:Cheyne-Stokes respiration Prostate cancer Paranasal sinus Important Considerations in Palliative Care We recruit top educators and practitioners from virtually every health profession to make sure the information is relevant and accurate. This is just one more way we make certain that Taber's provides your students with the best, most up-to-date reference.The Proven Choice Since 1940. "Taber's is the best. I've used it for over 20 years. It has been selected by our faculty as a required resource for our students." -- Gwena Pollard, RN, BC, BSN, Hannibal Public School of Practical Nursing, Hannibal, Missouri "Couldn't have finished nursing school without it. It's a Nurse's Bible." -- Marilyn Runnells, LVN, LVN Program, North Orange ROP, Anaheim, California "Taber's just keeps improving each edition -- when I think you've done the best you can do, you come up with another spectacular edition!" -- Brenda Phillips, RN, BSN, Southwest Technology Center, Altus, Oklahoma "I feel Taber's is the best medical dictionary published. I have used Taber's since I was a radiography student in 1975. I tell students Taber's is the best. I would recommend it to anyone." -- Mike Cochran, Assistant Professor of Radiology, Southwest Virginia Community College, Richlands, Virginia "My students and I use it every single day." -- Kandace Oldroyd, RN, CNA-Med Terms, BATC, Logan Utah

Hardcover: 2788 pages
Company: F.A. Davis Company (2005-03-17)
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(LifeLine Press) Cornell Univ., New York, NY. First volume in this new series covers more than 40 areas of medicine and includes more than 3,600 health issues. Full-color illustrations are also included. For the consumer.

Author: Antonio Gotto
Hardcover: 1280 pages Bargain Price
Company: LifeLine Press (2002-01-25)
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Thousands of medical, physiological, and health-related terms are listed alphabetically and described in plain, easy-to-understand English with minimal jargon. They include descriptions of diseases, symptoms, human anatomy, medications, and much more. This dictionary has been updated to incorporate recent medical findings and new medications. Charts and instructive line illustrations appear throughout the book, and a section of helpful appendices cover topics that include an illustrated overview of the human body, tables of commonly prescribed medications, common herbal medicines, and more.

Author: Mikel A. Rothenberg, Charles E. Chapman
Vinyl Bound: 720 pages
Company: Barron's Educational Series, Inc. (2006-10-01)
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The American Medical Association Home Medical Encyclopedia, 1989, edited by Charles Clayman. This is a 2-volume set with a combined 1,200+ pages. They are hardcovers with dust jackets, published by Random House.

Hardcover: 1184 pages
Company: Readers Digest Assn (1989-04)
ISBN: 0394582489
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The Ultimate Medical Encyclopedia is a revolutionary visual guide to the human body and the medical conditions that affect it, which can sometimes be diagnosed simply by how a patient "looks." It features hundreds of fine photographs and startlingly precise medical illustrations that explain the human body and detail more than 400 medical conditions and illnesses, from the most common and benign to the rarest and most serious.

These illustrations were produced by a team of medical illustrators according to a rigorous methodology, allowing for unprecedented views of the entire human body that have an unparalleled degree of realism. All illustrations were designed with the very latest technology and have been validated by a team of more than 300 physicians, medical specialists and university professors. The entire human body is revealed and recreated through a unique approach to medical imagery.

By precisely illustrating and examining every physiological system of the human body, this comprehensive reference book gives the reader a base from which to understand illnesses and conditions and their symptoms, including the mechanisms that cause cancer, high blood pressure, diabetes, allergies, depression and sleep disorders. For example, the heart is examined in minute detail and then angina, myocardial infarction, atherosclerosis, angioplasty and coronary bypass surgery are fully illustrated and discussed.

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From how organs work to what causes cancer to grow to whether or not vitamins are useful, easy to understand descriptions and expert, practical advice make The Ultimate Medical Encyclopedia an essential guide to the well-being of the entire family.

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Hardcover: 608 pages
Company: Firefly Books (2010-07-22)
ISBN: 1554077311
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The world's biggest interlinked Medical Encyclopedia for mobile devices. Over 150,000 articles. Intuitive navigation. Features Over 150,000 interlinked articles carefully checked for accuracy and completeness by a team of experts. Medical terminology, anatomical illustration, medical abbreviations, drugs and chemicals, proteins and genes, medical tests and nutrition – we would not be able to list all subjects covered by this encyclopedia. Intuitive navigation: just start typing in the word - the list of available articles is updated automatically. The Encyclopedia takes about 160MB or 4% of Your 4GB memory card. With memory cards running below $20, you have no excuse to pass on the Biggest Medical Encyclopedia in the World. The FREE trial version includes randomly chosen articles. FREE updates. More e-Books from MobileReference - Best Books. Best Price. Best Search and Navigation (TM) All fiction books are only $0.99. All collections are only $5.99Designed for optimal navigation on Kindle and other electronic devices Search for any title: enter mobi (shortened MobileReference) and a keyword; for example: mobi ShakespeareTo view all books, click on the MobileReference link next to a book title Literary Classics: Over 10,000 complete works by Shakespeare, Jane Austen, Mark Twain, Conan Doyle, Jules Verne, Dickens, Tolstoy, and other authors. All books feature hyperlinked table of contents, footnotes, and author biography. Books are also available as collections, organized by an author. Collections simplify book access through categorical, alphabetical, and chronological indexes. They offer lower price, convenience of one-time download, and reduce clutter of titles in your digital library. Religion: The Illustrated King James Bible, American Standard Bible, World English Bible (Modern Translation), Mormon Church's Sacred Texts Philosophy: Rousseau, Spinoza, Plato, Aristotle, Marx, Engels Travel Guides and Phrasebooks for All Major Cities: New York, Paris, London, Rome, Venice, Prague, Beijing, Greece Medical Study Guides: Anatomy and Physiology, Pharmacology, Abbreviations and Terminology, Human Nervous System, Biochemistry College Study Guides: FREE Weight and Measures, Physics, Math, Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Statistics, Languages, Philosophy, Psychology, Mythology History: Art History, American Presidents, U.S. History, Encyclopedias of Roman Empire, Ancient Egypt Health: Acupressure Guide, First Aid Guide, Art of Love, Cookbook, Cocktails, Astrology Reference: The World's Biggest Mobile Encyclopedia; CIA World Factbook, Illustrated Encyclopedias of Birds, Mammals

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In this era of abundant health information from many different sources, you can trust the American Medical Association Concise Medical Encyclopedia to bring you accurate, authoritative information drawing on the expertise of doctors including a broad spectrum of specialists. The American Medical Association Concise Medical Encyclopedia covers thousands of topics, including diseases, diagnostic procedures, and treatments, offering clear, succinct descriptions and practical information to help you protect your family’s health and communicate better with doctors. The American Medical Association Concise Medical Encyclopedia is an essential book for every home and includes:
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Author: American Medical Association
Paperback: 848 pages
Company: Random House Reference (2006-12-12) (2006-12-12)
ISBN: 0375721800
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From the Most Trusted Name in Medicine: The American Medical Association

·The only new major medical encyclopedia of the century, completely written by the American Medical Association, America’s top medical authority.
·Organized in easy-to-use A-Z format, it covers thousands of medical terms from the common cold to the Lyme Disease. Hundreds of different surgical procedures and tests are explained, as well as the benefits and potential side effects of drugs and treatments.
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·Medical editors for this AMA-authored book were Jerrold B. Leikin, MD, and Martin S. Lipsky, MD, both on the faculty of Northwestern University medical school.

Author: American Medical Association
Hardcover: 1376 pages
Company: Random House Reference (2003-10-14) (2003-10-14)
ISBN: 0812991001
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The Long-Awaited Revision of the Bestselling Family Health Guide

"This completely updated fourth edition of our bestselling health reference is comprehensive, easy to understand, and even more user-friendly than the previous editions. We're excited to provide our patients with an invaluable resource to help them become more involved in their own health care. We think this is a book that belongs on the bookshelf in every home."
-AMA President John C. Nelson, MD, MPH

The American Medical Association is the nation's premier health authority-an organization that both patients and doctors look to for state-of-the-art medical information and guidance. Now, for the first time in 10 years, the AMA has updated its landmark medical reference-a book that belongs in every home.

This new edition of the American Medical Association Family Medical Guide has been thoroughly revised to bring it up to date and make it more accessible than ever before. Opening with a brand-new full-color section that walks you through key health issues, it follows with several new and expanded sections on everything from staying healthy and providing first aid and home care to diagnosing symptoms and treating hundreds of different diseases and disorders. This classic guide is the definitive home health reference for the twenty-first century-an indispensable book to keep you and your loved ones healthy.
* Authoritative guidance on hundreds of diseases and the latest tests, treatments, procedures, and drugs
* New or greatly expanded coverage of genetic testing, sexuality, learning disabilities, preventive health, infertility, pregnancy and childbirth, substance abuse, home caregiving, and first aid
* A host of new and updated features-including full-color spreads on important health topics, Q&A sections, first-person case histories, and newly designed symptoms flowcharts
* New chapters on diet and health, exercise and fitness, maintaining a healthy weight, reducing stress, genetics, complementary and alternative medicine, staying safe and preventing violence, cosmetic surgery, and preventive health care
* A new section on health issues at various life stages
* 64 pages in full color and almost 1,000 illustrations and photographs

Author: American Medical Association
Hardcover: 1200 pages
Company: Wiley (2004-08-25)
ISBN: 0471269115
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FIRST AID FOR SOLDIERS FM 21-11, Special Operations Forces Medical Handbook, FIRST AID FM 4-25.11

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PREFACE
These manuals meets the first aid training needs of individual service
members. Because medical personnel will not always be readily available,
the nonmedical service members must rely heavily on their own skills and
knowledge of life-sustaining methods to survive on the integrated battlefield.
This publication outlines both self-aid and aid to other service members
(buddy aid). More importantly, it emphasizes prompt and effective action in
sustaining life and preventing or minimizing further suffering and disability.
First aid is the emergency care given to the sick, injured, or wounded before
being treated by medical personnel. The term first aid can be defined as
“urgent and immediate lifesaving and other measures, which can be
performed for casualties by nonmedical personnel when medical personnel
are not immediately available.” Nonmedical service members have received
basic first aid training and should remain skilled in the correct procedures for
giving first aid. This manual is directed to all service members. The
procedures discussed apply to all types of casualties and the measures
described are for use by both male and female service members.


Table of Contents
I.CHANGE PAGE #1 DATED 28 AUGUST 1989
II. CHANGE PAGE #2 DATED 4 DECEMBER 1991
III. PREFACE
IV. CHAPTER 1. Fundamental Criteria for First Aid
Section I. EVALUATE CASUALTY
A. 1-1. CASUALTY EVALUATION (081-831-1000)
B. 1-2. MEDICAL ASSISTANCE (081-831-1000)
Section II. UNDERSTAND VITAL BODY FUNCTIONS
A. 1-3. RESPIRATION AND BLOOD CIRCULATION
B. 1-4. ADVERSE CONDITIONS
V. CHAPTER 2. Basic Measures for First Aid
Section I. OPEN THE AIRWAY AND RESTORE BREATHING
A. 2-1. BREATHING PROCESS
B. 2-2. ASSESSMENT (EVALUATION) PHASE (081-831-1000 AND 081-831-1042)
C. 2-3. OPENING THE AIRWAY--UNCONSCIOUS AND NOT BREATHING
CASUALTY (081-831-1042)
D. 2-4. RESCUE BREATHING (ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION)
E. 2-5. PRELIMINARY STEPS--ALL RESCUE BREATHING METHODS (081-831-1042)
F. 2-6. MOUTH-TO-MOUTH METHOD (081-831-1042)
G. 2-7. MOUTH-TO-NOSE METHOD
H. 2-8. HEARTBEAT
I. 2-12. AIRWAY OBSTRUCTIONS
J. 2-13. OPENING THE OBSTRUCTED AIRWAY--CONSCIOUS CASUALTY (081-831-1003)
K. 2-14. OPEN AN OBSTRUCTED AIRWAY--CASUALTY LYING OR UNCONSCIOUS (081-831-1042)
Section II. STOP THE BLEEDING AND PROTECT THE WOUND
A. 2-15. CLOTHING (081-831-1016)
B. 2-16. ENTRANCE AND EXIT WOUNDS
C. 2-17. FIELD DRESSING (081-831-1016)
D. 2-18. MANUAL PRESSURE (081-831-1016)
E. 2-19. PRESSURE DRESSING (081-831-1016)
F. 2-20. TOURNIQUET (081-831-1017)
Section III. CHECK AND TREAT FOR SHOCK
A. 2-21. CAUSES AND EFFECTS
B. 2-22. SIGNS/SYMPTOMS (081-831-1000)
C. 2-23. TREATMENT/PREVENTION (081-831-1005)
VI. CHAPTER 3. First Aid for Special Wounds
Section I. GIVE PROPER FIRST AID FOR HEAD INJURIES
A. 3-1. HEAD INJURIES
B. 3-2. SIGNS/SYMPTOMS (081-831-1000)
C. 3-3. GENERAL FIRST AID MEASURES (081-831-1000)
D. 3-4. DRESSINGS AND BANDAGES
Section II. GIVE PROPER FIRST AID FOR FACE AND NECK INJURIES
A. 3-5. FACE INJURIES
B. 3-6. NECK INJURIES
C. 3-7. PROCEDURE
D. 3-8. DRESSINGS AND BANDAGES (081-831-1033)
Section III. GIVE PROPER FIRST AID FOR CHEST AND
ABDOMINAL WOUNDS AND BURN INJURIES
A. 3-9. CHEST WOUNDS (081-831-1026)
B. 3-10. CHEST WOUND(S) PROCEDURE (081-831-1026)
C. 3-11. ABDOMINAL WOUNDS
D. 3-12. ABDOMINAL WOUND(S) PROCEDURE (081-831-1025)
E. 3-13. BURN INJURIES
F. 3-14. FIRST AID FOR BURNS (031-31-1007)
Section IV. APPLY PROPER BANDAGES TO UPPER AND
LOWER EXTREMITIES
A. 3-15. SHOULDER BANDAGE
B. 3-16. ELBOW BANDAGE
C. 3-17. HAND BANDAGE
D. 3-18. LEG (UPPER AND LOWER) BANDAGE
E. 3-19. KNEE BANDAGE
F. 3-20. FOOT BANDAGE
VII. CHAPTER 4. First Aid for Fractures



Author: U.S. Government, U.S. Department of Defense, US NAVY, US Army Special Operations Command 75th Ranger Regiment, US MARINE CORPS, U.S. Army, US Air Force, U.S. Military
Kindle Edition: 1179 pages Kindle eBook
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This handy pocket-size guide is packed with the all the info you need to stay alive and well in the field, including disease diagnosis and treatment, drugs and dosages, emergency paramedical skills and preventive medicine. Special sections cover wartime emergencies (burn and blast injuries; nuclear, biological and chemical warfare; and emergency surgery) as well as primitive and veterinary medicine, obstetrics, pediatrics and orthopedics. Also includes practical survival techniques.

Author: Craig Glen K.
Paperback: 608 pages
Company: Paladin Press (1988-05-01)
ISBN: 0873644549
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Prepared by residents and attending physicians at Massachusetts General Hospital, this pocket-sized looseleaf is one of the best-selling references for medical students, interns, and residents on the wards and candidates reviewing for internal medicine board exams. In bulleted lists, tables, and algorithms, Pocket Medicine provides key clinical information about common problems in internal medicine, cardiology, pulmonary medicine, gastroenterology, nephrology, hematology-oncology, infectious diseases, endocrinology, and rheumatology.The six-ring binder resembles the familiar "pocket brain" notebook that most students and interns carry and allows users to add notes. This Fourth Edition is fully updated and includes an eight-page color insert with key and classic abnormal images.

Author: Marc S. Sabatine
Kindle Edition: 304 pages Kindle eBook
Company: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (2011-12-12) (2011-12-12)
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Keep current with all the latest changes with this complete resource! Trusted by medical insurance instructors and billers for more than 30 years, Insurance Handbook for the Medical Office helps you excel at all aspects of insurance billing for a full range of today's health care plans. In full color, this edition includes all the new regulations, such as the latest information on HIPAA, diagnostic coding, procedural coding, bill collection strategies, and Medicare.Meticulously reviewed by a panel of industry experts. Emphasis on the business of running a medical office highlights the importance of the medical insurance specialist's role in filing clean claims, solving problems, and collecting overdue payments. Key terms are bolded at first mention, explained within the context of the discussion, and defined in the glossary. Key points summarize important chapter content. Block-by-block explanations and examples demonstrate the correct way to complete the CMS-1500 claim form. Completed sample insurance forms apply concepts to real life. Unique payer icons clarify CMS claim form completion. Form icons and Computer icons ease the transition from paper to electronic filing. Special HIPAA Alerts ensure compliance with governmental privacy regulations. Guidelines for the filing and submission of electronic claims include the do's and don'ts for the electronic environment. Service to Patient features discuss ways to provide quality service to the patient as well as to your co-workers. A documentation chapter covers the principles of documentation and shows how proper documentation can prevent penalties and refund requests, and help you prove compliance in the case of an audit or review. An Evolve website includes supplemental Medisoft activities, self-assessment quizzes, updates of content, and web links for further research and study. A workbook contains learning tips, review exercises, cases, and critical thinking activities for hands-on experience with real-world cases. (Available separately.) Updated learning objectives correlate directly to the text, making it easier to study and to measure your progress.New CMS-1500 form filler software on Evolve provides additional exercises for hands-on practice.

Author: Marilyn Fordney CMA-AC
Paperback: 704 pages
Company: Saunders (2009-09-23)
ISBN: 1437701280
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Over 400 pages of useful medical information created for Special Forces medics and soldiers.

The newest edition of the Special Operations Forces Medical Handbook is perfect and practical for both soldiers and civilians. Nearly 140 comprehensive illustrations show the proper techniques for medical care, from basic first-aid and orthopedics to instructions for emergency war surgery and even veterinary medicine. Questions are listed so that the medic can obtain an accurate patient history and perform a complete physical examination. Diagnoses are made easier with information on the distinctive features of each illness. This straightforward manual is sure to assist any reader faced with a medical issue or emergency. 139 black-and-white illustrations

Author: U.S. Department of Defense
Paperback: 416 pages
Company: Skyhorse Publishing (2011-10-05)
ISBN: 161608278X
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Get the real-life practice you need to prepare for a successful career! Designed to support Fordney's Insurance Handbook for the Medical Office, 11th Edition, this workbook parallels the material in the textbook, and provides realistic, hands-on exercises that help you apply concepts and develop important critical-thinking skills. A companion Evolve website includes patient simulations for additional practice in real-world billing.Online Student Software Challenge contains 10 patient cases that you can use to complete the CMS-1500 claim form. Self-study review exercises include matching, true/false, multiple-choice, and fill-in-the-blank questions to help you remember important material. Critical-thinking assignments help you apply theory to practice, using short, real-world scenarios to prepare you for working in today's medical office. Key Terms and Key Abbreviations provide a quick reference to the insurance terminology you need to know. A study outline and performance objectives focus your review and ensure that you meet expected outcomes. Evolve resources include Student Software Challenge, online activities, and web links for further research and study. Learning objectives are reorganized to more closely follow the material in the textbook and the workbook, making it easier to study. New CMS-1500 software helps you complete exercises and practice skills quickly and easily.

Author: Marilyn Fordney CMA-AC
Paperback: 568 pages
Company: Saunders (2009-09-18)
ISBN: 1437701329
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The Long-Awaited Revision of the Bestselling Family Health Guide

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-AMA President John C. Nelson, MD, MPH

The American Medical Association is the nation's premier health authority-an organization that both patients and doctors look to for state-of-the-art medical information and guidance. Now, for the first time in 10 years, the AMA has updated its landmark medical reference-a book that belongs in every home.

This new edition of the American Medical Association Family Medical Guide has been thoroughly revised to bring it up to date and make it more accessible than ever before. Opening with a brand-new full-color section that walks you through key health issues, it follows with several new and expanded sections on everything from staying healthy and providing first aid and home care to diagnosing symptoms and treating hundreds of different diseases and disorders. This classic guide is the definitive home health reference for the twenty-first century-an indispensable book to keep you and your loved ones healthy.
* Authoritative guidance on hundreds of diseases and the latest tests, treatments, procedures, and drugs
* New or greatly expanded coverage of genetic testing, sexuality, learning disabilities, preventive health, infertility, pregnancy and childbirth, substance abuse, home caregiving, and first aid
* A host of new and updated features-including full-color spreads on important health topics, Q&A sections, first-person case histories, and newly designed symptoms flowcharts
* New chapters on diet and health, exercise and fitness, maintaining a healthy weight, reducing stress, genetics, complementary and alternative medicine, staying safe and preventing violence, cosmetic surgery, and preventive health care
* A new section on health issues at various life stages
* 64 pages in full color and almost 1,000 illustrations and photographs

Author: American Medical Association
Hardcover: 1200 pages
Company: Wiley (2004-08-25)
ISBN: 0471269115
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Author: Suzanne C. Smeltzer
Paperback: 736 pages
Company: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (2009-11-24)
ISBN: 0781785928
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This is a pocket quick-reference for internal medicine and family practice residents, students, and clinicians. It contains over 150 tables, flowcharts, and figures.

Author: Elbert S. Huang
Paperback: 315 pages
Company: Scrub Hill Press, Inc. (2000-09)
ISBN: 0964546752
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Author: Dale Gieringer Ph.D., Ed Rosenthal
Paperback: 270 pages
Company: Quick American Archives (2008-10-28)
ISBN: 0932551866
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For more than 100 years doctors have been coming to us for advice. Now you can, too.

The Merck Manual has traditionally provided exclusive, up-to-the-minute information to doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. Now, with this special Home Edition, the general public can access virtually the same critical data contained in the physician's version -- but in everyday language and a reader-friendly format.

With contributions from nearly 200 internationally respected medical experts, this fully revised edition offers vital, easy-to-understand information about almost every known medical issue, including:

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...and much more. Featuring original illustrations and diagrams, an A-Z listing of brand-name and generic drugs, and an appendix of medical resources, The Merck Manual -- Home Edition is published as a not-for-profit service by Merck, a world leader in breakthrough medical discoveries with a long commitment to making the world a healthier place.

Author: Mark H. Beers
Paperback: 1952 pages
Company: Gallery Books (2004-05-04) (2004-05-04)
ISBN: 0743477332
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Today's Health Information Management reflects the recent trends and developments in technology, law, and organizational management that have changed the HIM profession. This book guides the health information professional in performing a more central role in the delivery of health care than ever before, addressing both the principles and practices of health information management. The integrated approach highlights the interplay of informatics, e-HIM, and HIPAA contextually as each topic relates to each chapter.

Author: Dana C. McWay
Hardcover: 482 pages
Company: Delmar Cengage Learning (2007-08-02)
ISBN: 1418001430
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With foods clearly arranged by category, this indispensable handbook takes you aisle-by-aisle through the supermarket, putting helpful information at your fingertips. It also provides useful pointers for shopping at "superstores" and natural foods retailers, all in a handy format portable enough to carry in your pocket or purse.

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Company: Avon (2004-04-27) (2004-04-27)
ISBN: 0060722002
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Unlike other available books on medical records—which focus on management of HIM departments—this one is especially designed for entry-level health information/medical record clerks. It orients learners to the essential step-by-step procedures for being a medical records clerk—from the importance of confidentiality to filing. KEY TOPICS Specific chapter topics cover the health information management department, number and filing methods, processing medical records, assembly and analysis of the medical record, physician incomplete area, confidentiality and release of information, and other medical record clerk functions. For directors, managers/supervisors of HIM departments in hospitals, physicians offices, and outpatient clinics; and also for use in hospitals, and for anyone maintaining medical records.

Author: Kathryn McMiller
Paperback: 224 pages
Company: Prentice Hall (2003-05-23)
ISBN: 0131126717
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Author: Quill
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Company: (2004-06-30)
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Lab Manual for Essentials of Health Information Management contains application-based assignments organized according to textbook chapters, which reinforce learning and encourage skill building. While intended for all learners, the lab manual will be helpful particularly for learners who will complete a future professional-practice experience in the health information department of a hospital.

Author: Michelle A. Green, Mary Jo Bowie
Paperback: 224 pages
Company: Delmar Cengage Learning (2004-09-02)
ISBN: 0766845044
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The Long-Awaited Revision of the Bestselling Family Health Guide

"This completely updated fourth edition of our bestselling health reference is comprehensive, easy to understand, and even more user-friendly than the previous editions. We're excited to provide our patients with an invaluable resource to help them become more involved in their own health care. We think this is a book that belongs on the bookshelf in every home."
-AMA President John C. Nelson, MD, MPH

The American Medical Association is the nation's premier health authority-an organization that both patients and doctors look to for state-of-the-art medical information and guidance. Now, for the first time in 10 years, the AMA has updated its landmark medical reference-a book that belongs in every home.

This new edition of the American Medical Association Family Medical Guide has been thoroughly revised to bring it up to date and make it more accessible than ever before. Opening with a brand-new full-color section that walks you through key health issues, it follows with several new and expanded sections on everything from staying healthy and providing first aid and home care to diagnosing symptoms and treating hundreds of different diseases and disorders. This classic guide is the definitive home health reference for the twenty-first century-an indispensable book to keep you and your loved ones healthy.
* Authoritative guidance on hundreds of diseases and the latest tests, treatments, procedures, and drugs
* New or greatly expanded coverage of genetic testing, sexuality, learning disabilities, preventive health, infertility, pregnancy and childbirth, substance abuse, home caregiving, and first aid
* A host of new and updated features-including full-color spreads on important health topics, Q&A sections, first-person case histories, and newly designed symptoms flowcharts
* New chapters on diet and health, exercise and fitness, maintaining a healthy weight, reducing stress, genetics, complementary and alternative medicine, staying safe and preventing violence, cosmetic surgery, and preventive health care
* A new section on health issues at various life stages
* 64 pages in full color and almost 1,000 illustrations and photographs

Author: American Medical Association
Hardcover: 1200 pages
Company: Wiley (2004-08-25)
ISBN: 0471269115
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Everything pharmacists need to know about drug information management

Drug Information: A Guide for Pharmacists, Fourth Edition teaches students and professionals how to research, interpret, evaluate, collate, and disseminate drug information in the most effective and efficient manner possible. Updated throughout, the book also addresses other important issues such as the legal and ethical considerations of providing information, how to respond to requests for information, and how to determine what information should be made available.

Drug Information: A Guide for Pharmacists, Fourth Edition covers essential topics such as: Formulating effective responses and recommendations for information Evaluation of drug literature The application of statistical analysis in the biomedical sciences Drug evaluation monographs Adverse drug reactions Medication and patient safety Investigational drugs

New to this edition: Five new chapters: “Policy Development, Project Design, and Implementation,” “Drug Information in Ambulatory Care,” “Drug Information and Contemporary Community Pharmacy Practice,” “Drug Information Education and Training,” and “Pharmaceutical Industry and Regulatory Affairs: Opportunities for Drug Information Specialists” Key Concepts have been added to the beginning of each chapter and are identified with icons in the chapter text Case Studies and multiple-choice questions have been added to most chapters Twenty-two appendices include: Drug Consultation Request Form, Performing a PubMed® Search, Questions for Assessing Clinical Trials, and Questions to Consider for Critique of Primary Literature.

Author: Patrick Malone, Karen Kier, John Stanovich
Paperback: 1192 pages
Company: McGraw-Hill Medical (2011-08-17)
ISBN: 0071624953
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For the past twenty years the publishers of THE MERCK MANUAL, one of the most widely used sources of medical information in the world, realised that more and more copies of the guide were being purchased by people who were not healthcare professionals, despite the fact that it had never been advertised and was not written for public use. Recognising the public's increasing need for access to the same medical information doctors have, Merck responded with the HOME EDITION. This contained virtually all the information in the physician's version, but in easy-to-understand, everyday language, with a reader-friendly format. Since its publication three years ago the HOME EDITION has gone on to sell more than 2 million copies worldwide. Now Merck have updated the edition to cater for the changing medical environment. The new edition contains 35 new chapters on subjects ranging from Gene Therapy and the warning signs of cancer to biological warfare and terrorism and with 64 new illustrations and colour plates along with new tables on emerging drugs, THE MERCK MANUAL is the only home reference guide all health conscious readers will need.

Author: Mark H. Beers
Hardcover: 1900 pages
Company: Merck (2003-04) (2003-04-29)
ISBN: 0911910352
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* A "first book" on how to access the vast and expanding array of medical information now available and how to critically evaluate it (20020301)

Author: Theresa Jordan
Paperback: 300 pages
Company: McGraw-Hill Medical (2001-09-13)
ISBN: 0838592724
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When it was first published in 1982, The American Medical Association Family Medical Guide set a new standard for depth, authority, and accessibility. The completely updated and expanded third edition of this landmark guide brings this bestselling medical home reference into the nineties. It is simply the most useful, comprehensive home health reference ever published, brought to you by the nation's most respected medical authority.

This lavishly illustrated volume, prepared by a a team of over forty distinguished medical authorities under the direction of the American Medical Association, incorporates the most significant trend in health care: wellness and preventive medicine. It covers the sweeping revolution in technology and puts more emphasis on the reader as a health-care consumer. It also updates the information on the most prominent health issues of the nineties, including Alzheimer's disease, AIDS, chronic fatigue syndrome, stress, death and dying, drug abuse, and more.

The book is divided into four sections for easy reference. Part I, "Your Healthy body," contains specific tips you can use for preventive self-care and encourages you to adopt a more healthy lifestyle, with advice on diet, exercise, losing weight, reducing stress, and stopping smoking. A full-color atlas of the human body shows you the location and name of almost every organ, nerve, bone, and muscle.

Part II, "Symptoms and Self-Diagnosis," provides the clearest, most reliable aid for recognizing medical problems ever published for the layperson. Over 165 pages of unique diagnostic symptom charts with clear questions and yes/no answers will help you track down what a particular symptom may signify and advise you whether it is something you may safely treat yourself, a condition requiring a doctor's visit, or an emergency requiring immediate medical attention.

Consistently voted the book's most popular feature by readers' polls, these charts alone can save you time and money by sparing you needless visits to the doctor. Full-color photographs, used in conjunction with the charts, will help you identify various conditions and decide when to seek medical advice. An all-new diagnostic imaging section introduces full-color images of ultrasound, Doppler, MRI, CT scans, and other technologies that are becoming commonplace in doctors' offices and hospitals.

Part III, "Diseases, Disorders, and Other Problems," provides detailed, accessible, expertly illustrated articles on more than 650 medical problems. Separate sections address the special problems of men, women, couples, infants and children, adolescents, and older people, including a comprehensive section on pregnancy and childbirth.

Part IV of the guide, "Caring for the Sick," covers all the basics of professional medical care, home nursing, and caregiving. You'll learn how to choose a personal physician, how to get the most out of your hospital's services, what your rights as a patient are, and how to cope with a sick child or older person or someone with a terminal illness. You'll also find a glossary of over 300 medical terms and a color-coded section on first aid that includes the most up-to-date CPR positions and other lifesaving information.

The American Medical Association is committed to the principle that, as patients and health consumers, we need to do all we can to work more effectively with our physicians and health care teams. This third edition of the Family Medical Guide -- easy to understand, superbly designed, beautifully illustrated, and brimming with up-to-date information -- will help you and your family stay healthy and help you create an effective partnership with your doctor when you need it. It belongs on every family's reference shelf.

Author: American Medical Association
Hardcover: 784 pages
Company: Random House (1994-09-06) (1994-09-06)
ISBN: 0679412905
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Now in a new and updated edition, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins' Pocket Guide for Medical Assisting is part of our suite of medical assisting products aimed at meeting the challenges of today's faculty ands studnets. This guide is constructed to ease students' transition from classroom to practice, this quick-reference pocket guide provides step-by-step instructions on the most common procedures medical assistants perform in clinical and administrative settings. It keeps all the essential information at hand and organized for easy review, and is the ideal procedure manual every medical assistant needs for the practice setting.

Author: Judy Kronenberger, Laura S. Durham, Denise Woodson
Kindle Edition: 288 pages Kindle eBook
Company: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (2012-02-01) (2012-02-01)
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No household should be without a book that offers simple remedies to common ailments as well as advice on obtaining professional assistance for more complex situations. In The Johns Hopkins Complete Home Guide to Symptoms & Remedies, forty-seven top specialists at America's foremost medical institution provide thousands of reliable answers to our most pressing health questions. Easy-to-use symptoms charts help narrow down possible diagnoses, and all of the listed disorders are explained in full detail. Essential, up-to-date information includes what each condition is, its symptoms, how it's diagnosed, the latest treatment options, prevention strategies, and when to call your doctor. The Johns Hopkins Complete Home Guide to Symptoms & Remedies provides advice from leading experts in every medical specialty on more than 500 symptoms and conditions. It is a reference so complete, it's almost like having a trusted physician in the home.

Author: Editors of The Johns Hopkins Medical Letter Health After 50, Simeon Margolis M.D. Ph.D.
Hardcover: 736 pages
Company: Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers (2004-09-15)
ISBN: 157912402X
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Master content from the textbook with this helpful study tool! Designed to accompany Ignatavicius' Medical-Surgical Nursing, 6th edition, this workbook will assist students in understanding and applying material from each chapter in the text.

Author: Donna D. Ignatavicius MS RN ANEF, Candice K. Kumagai RN MSN, Amy Lee, Linda Lea Kerby RNC BSN MA, Valerie Baker RN MSN CS, Tara McMillan-Queen, Julie S. Snyder MSN RN-BC
Paperback: 736 pages
Company: Saunders (2009-02-11)
ISBN: 1416054790
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Prepare for success in the classroom! Corresponding to the chapters in the 8th edition of Lewis' market-leading text Medical-Surgical Nursing: Assessment and Management of Clinical Problems, this study guide offers a complete review of content and a wide range of activities to help you understand key nursing concepts. Alternate item format questions reflect the most current NCLEX test plan. To make studying easier, answers for all exercises are included in the back of the book.

A wide variety of clinically relevant exercises and activities includes NCLEX examination-style multiple-choice questions, prioritization and delegation questions, case studies, fill-in-the-blank questions, anatomy and physiology review, clinical decision-making activities, and more.
Answers to all questions are included in the back of the book, so you get immediate feedback as you study.

Additional alternate item format questions incorporating prioritization and delegation are included to better prepare you for the most current NCLEX exam.
New review activities are provided for the textbook's new chapter on sleep and sleep disorders.
Attractive two-color design ties the study guide to the textbook.


Author: Sharon L. Lewis RN PhD FAAN, Judy Maltas, Shannon Ruff Dirksen RN PhD, Linda Bucher RN PhD CEN, Linda Bucher
Paperback: 520 pages
Company: Mosby (2010-11-15)
ISBN: 0323066542
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Boost Your grades with Human Anatomy and Physiology quick-study guide. You will use this guide from an undergraduate school all the way to medical school. The Human Anatomy and Physiology Study Guide was successfully integrated into curriculum by a number of colleges and universities including Boston University and St. Petersburg College. Ask your program coordinator if your school is participating. Audience: Intended for everyone interested in human anatomy and physiology, particularly undergraduate and graduate life science students, medical students, nursing, and dental students. Features: Fully illustrated anatomical diagrams. Detailed description on physiological mechanisms. Multi-Platform device capability (PDA, smartphone, PC) Search for the words or phrases Navigate from Table of Contents or read page by page Add Bookmarks Text annotation and mark-up Access the guide anytime, anywhere - at home, on the train, in the subway. Use your down time to prepare for an exam. Always have the guide available for a quick reference. Table of Contents: Circulatory System: Heart | Aorta | Arteries | Arterioles | Capillaries | Venules | Veins | Vena cava | Pulmonary arteries | Lungs | Pulmonary veins | Blood Digestive System: Mouth | Pharynx | Esophagus | Stomach | Pancreas | Gallbladder | Liver | Small intestine | Duodenum | Jejunum | Ileum | Colon (large intestine) | Rectum | Anus Endocrine System: Adrenal gland | Corpus luteum | Hypothalamus | Ovaries | Pancreas | Parathyroid gland | Pineal gland | Pituitary gland | Testes | Thyroid gland Immune System: Humoral immune system | Cellular immune system | Lymphatic system | White blood cells | Antibodies | Antigen | MHC Integumentary System: Skin | Sweat glands | Sebaceous glands | Hair | Nails Lymphatic System: Lymph nodes | Lymphocytes | Lymph vessels | Thoracic duct | Immune system | Bone marrow | Spleen | Thymus | Tonsils Muscular System: Muscular tissue | Cardiac muscle | Skeletal muscle | Smooth muscle | Muscle contraction Nervous System: Neuron | Brain | Spinal cord | Central nervous system | Peripheral nervous system | Somatic nervous system | Autonomic nervous system | Sympathetic nervous system | Parasympathetic nervous system Reproductive System - Female: Cervix | Clitoris | Clitoral hood | Fallopian tubes | Bartholin's glands | G-spot | Hymen | Labium | Mammary glands | Ovaries | Skene's glands | Urethra | Uterus | Vagina | Vulva | Menstrual Cycle Reproductive System - Male: Bulbourethral glands | Ejaculatory duct | Epididymis | Foreskin | Frenulum | Glans penis | Penis | Prostate | Scrotum | Seminal vesicles | Spermatic cord | Testes | Urethra | Vas deferens Respiratory System: Nose | Nasal cavity | Pharynx | Larynx | Trachea | Lungs | Conducting zone | Respiratory zone Skeletal System: Human Skeleton | Skull | Middle ear | Throat | Shoulder | Ribcage | Vertebra | Arms | Hands | Pelvis | Legs | Feet Urinary system: Kidneys | Nephron | Ureters | Urinary bladder | Urethral sphincter | Urethra Note: the trial version is limited to Circulatory System only. More Medical eBooks from MobileReference: Human Nervous System, Neurophysiology, Neurochemistry, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Organic Chemistry, Pharmacology, Medical Abbreviations and Terminology, Acupressure Guide, and more - search keyword mobilereference

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The first health guide for the era of managed care is also the only one that will never go out of date. www.health.harvard.edu/fhg offers page and index searches for updated information on every entry.

Today we all have a better chance of living a longer, healthier life than ever before -- but only if we know how to utilize the advances in medicine science has given us. Whether you depend on traditional fee-for-service health care or some form of managed care, you must make health decisions in partnership with doctors...doctors with whom you may only spend a few minutes. How can you sort out the confusing, often contradictory health information that is bombarding you daily and communicate clearly and effectively with your doctor? How can you gain access to the best care and evaluate the care you are getting?

The "Harvard Medical School Family Health Guide" answers these essential questions and many more. The first health guide written specifically to empower readers in the era of managed care, it is the culmination of 200 years of clinical care, health education, and medical research -- bringing you the expertise of more than 7,000 health professionals from some of the nation's most esteemed hospitals and research centers. In this book, they have gathered the most authoritative, comprehensive, easy-to-understand, up-to-the-minute information about the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease in every stage of life to help you:

Make the most of the time you spend with your doctor.

Decide when and if you need to see a doctor.

Avoid dangerous drug interactions.

Explore alternative treatments safely.

Choose wisely among treatmentoptions.

Access emergency and other important information easily.

Learn the most effective ways to prevent disease.

Consult with the most renowned doctors in America, including Herbert Benson, T. Berry Brazelton, Robert Coles, and Richard Ferber.

Receive the most current information from our Web site, which gives you free online updates.

Harvard Medical School consists of world-renowned affiliated hospitals, clinics, and research foundations, which include:

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center - Brigham and Women's Hospital* - Cambridge Hospital - Center for Blood Research - Children's Hospital* - Dana Farber Cancer Institute - Harvard Pilgrim Health Care - Joslin Diabetes Center* - Judge Baker Children's Center - Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary - Massachusetts General Hospital* - Massachusetts Mental Health Center - McLean Hospital - Mount Auburn Hospital - Schepens Eye Research Institute - Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital - VA Boston Healthcare System

(*CONSISTENTLY RANKED AMONG THE 10 BEST HEALTH INSTITUTIONS IN THE UNITED STATES)

Throughout its history, Harvard's doctors have made important medical breakthroughs, including: the discovery of anesthesia - the birth of brain surgery - the first human organ transplantation (Nobel Prize) - the discovery of the polio virus (Nobel Prize) - the discovery of vitamin B12 as the cure for pernicious anemia (Nobel Prize) - the discovery of how the human eye sees (Nobel Prize) - the discovery of the aspirin-a-day prevention strategy for heart disease

Author: Harvard Medical School
Paperback: 1272 pages
Company: Free Press (2004-12-28)
ISBN: 0684863731
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Named a top 10 medical title in 2009 by the Wall Street Journal.

Since 1986, Medicine for the Outdoors has been hailed as the definitive take-along manual on the subject. Packed with step-by-step instructions, how-to explanations, and practical approaches to outdoor and wilderness emergencies, it tells you the best ways to respond to just about any medical problem when help is miles or days away. Author Paul S. Auerbach, MD, MS, FACEP, FAWM, is recognized as one of the world's leading authorities on wilderness medicine. This 5th edition features major updates to bring you the latest on emerging infectious diseases...the most current drug and dosage information...an increased emphasis on making do with the materials at hand...and much more. Logically organized, easy to reference, and simple to understand, Medicine for the Outdoors may literally save your life. When you're venturing into mountains, deserts, forests, jungles, or out to sea, it belongs in your duffel or backpack!

Provides the most diverse and comprehensive coverage of medical conditions related to the outdoors.Offers logical and complete explanations of every topic.Includes numerous drawings and instructions to enhance your understanding of the descriptive material.Contains recommendations for injury and illness prevention.Features a comprehensive index that helps you locate answers quickly.Offers an increased emphasis on making do with the materials at hand (like using a fanny pack as a cervical collar).
Presents the latest guidance on dangerous infections like methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), avian flu, and West Nile virus.
Offers current and accurate drug and dosage information via careful updates throughout.
Provides new safety recommendations on avalanches, forest fires, bear attacks, and more.
Demonstrates how to apply various bandages and splints with the aid of brand-new drawings.

Author: Paul S. Auerbach MD MS FACEP FAWM
Paperback: 535 pages
Company: Mosby (2009-06-19)
ISBN: 0323068138
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The Long-Awaited Revision of the Bestselling Family Health Guide

"This completely updated fourth edition of our bestselling health reference is comprehensive, easy to understand, and even more user-friendly than the previous editions. We're excited to provide our patients with an invaluable resource to help them become more involved in their own health care. We think this is a book that belongs on the bookshelf in every home."
-AMA President John C. Nelson, MD, MPH

The American Medical Association is the nation's premier health authority-an organization that both patients and doctors look to for state-of-the-art medical information and guidance. Now, for the first time in 10 years, the AMA has updated its landmark medical reference-a book that belongs in every home.

This new edition of the American Medical Association Family Medical Guide has been thoroughly revised to bring it up to date and make it more accessible than ever before. Opening with a brand-new full-color section that walks you through key health issues, it follows with several new and expanded sections on everything from staying healthy and providing first aid and home care to diagnosing symptoms and treating hundreds of different diseases and disorders. This classic guide is the definitive home health reference for the twenty-first century-an indispensable book to keep you and your loved ones healthy.
* Authoritative guidance on hundreds of diseases and the latest tests, treatments, procedures, and drugs
* New or greatly expanded coverage of genetic testing, sexuality, learning disabilities, preventive health, infertility, pregnancy and childbirth, substance abuse, home caregiving, and first aid
* A host of new and updated features-including full-color spreads on important health topics, Q&A sections, first-person case histories, and newly designed symptoms flowcharts
* New chapters on diet and health, exercise and fitness, maintaining a healthy weight, reducing stress, genetics, complementary and alternative medicine, staying safe and preventing violence, cosmetic surgery, and preventive health care
* A new section on health issues at various life stages
* 64 pages in full color and almost 1,000 illustrations and photographs

Author: American Medical Association
Hardcover: 1200 pages
Company: Wiley (2004-08-25)
ISBN: 0471269115
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Author: Suzanne C. Smeltzer
Paperback: 496 pages
Company: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (2009-11-24)
ISBN: 0781785944
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