Synopses & Reviews
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.
·Also includes timely information on issues such as bioterrorism, genetic research, robotic surgery, brain imaging, and bionic people.
·Includes cutting-edge topics in alternative medicine, nutrition, mental health, and cosmetic surgery.
·Written and reviewed by top medical doctors and specialists, the Complete Medical Encyclopedia sets a new standard for consumer medical reference.
·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.
From the Hardcover edition.
Synopsis
A condensed medical reference from the American Medical Association offers an alphabetical listing of more than three thousand medical terms, including common ailments, medical procedures and tests, symptoms, drugs and other therapies, nutrition, medical research and the future of medicine, mental health, and other important topics. Original. 50,000 first printing.
Synopsis
Organized in an easy-to-use, A-to-Z format, this new medical encyclopedia covers thousands of medical terms, explains hundreds of surgical procedures, and offers information on the benefits and potential side effects of drugs and treatments. Also included is timely information on issues such as bioterrorism, genetic research, robotic surgery, alternative medicine, nutrition, mental health, cosmetic surgery, and more.
Synopsis
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 familys health and communicate better with doctors. The
American Medical Association Concise Medical Encyclopedia is an essential book for every home and includes:
·A-Z format that covers everything from Avian flu to Z-plasty
·Over 3,000 up-to-date entries, including the new USDA food pyramid and revised CPR procedures
·Causes, symptoms, and treatments for most medical conditions
·Easy to use charts to help readers find the possible causes of common symptoms
·Over 125 illustrations
About the Author
The AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION is the world's most respected and renowned authority in medicine. Founded in 1847, it is the largest and most prestigious professional association for doctors in the United States. The AMA is also the publisher of the acclaimed medical periodical JAMA, which features groundbreaking medical research studies.