Synopses & Reviews
The most trusted medical resource, now updated, expanded and revised
For almost three decades, readers have turned to The Complete Guide to Symptoms, Illness & Surgery for the most comprehensive and easy-to-use tool for diagnosing, understanding and seeking treatment for any illness—from the common cold to life-threatening cancer and heart disease. With up-to-date information on new medical therapies, drugs and surgeries, this authoritative, all-in-one handbook will help sort out the confusing and conflicting information found online and many other places.
This edition has been completely revised and updated throughout and features:
• More than 20 new illness and disorders topics, ranging from Chronic Pain Syndrome to Perimenopause to Silent Stroke and Smoking Addiction
• Appendix covering diets and other preventive measures
• An extensive Glossary of medical-related words and terminology with easy-to-understand explanations about medical tests and brief descriptions of certain rare diseases and disorders
From signs and symptoms to information on complications and outcomes, from diagnostic tests to advice on when to call the doctor, The Complete Guide to Symptoms, Illness & Surgery is the most reliable and accessible resource available.
Review
"Outstanding reference source."--
American Library Association "Best of the home health books."—Changing Times
"One of the simplest and most thorough guides ever put together on the subject."-- United Press International
"Comprehensive, easy-to-use, and informative."--Los Angeles Times
Synopsis
The revised and updated 2011 edition of the most accessible, comprehensive and affordable guide to prescription and nonprescription drugs.
The classic guide to all major prescription and nonprescription drugs, featuring revised, up-to date FDA information and an A-Z list of medical conditions and their commonly used drugs for easy reference. It includes coverage of dosage and length of time before the drug takes effect, side effects, special precautions, interactions with other food and drugs, standards for use by different age groups, and much more. It also features a generic and brand name directory, a comprehensive glossary, and complete index by generic, brand, and class name.
Synopsis
This newly revised, expanded 2013 edition of the bestselling drug reference book features more than 6,000 brand names and 1,000 generic names plus:
- revised information on new FDA changes
- easy-to-use chart format for quick access to data
- information on dangerous interactions and side effects
- warnings and vital data for safe use
- comprehensive coverage of lifestyle drugs -- skin aging, obesity, sexual dysfunction, and more
About the Author
Dr. H. Winter Griffith spent more than thirty years in private practice, university teaching, and hospital administration. Dr. Griffith wrote many books, including
Complete Guide to Symptoms, Illness & Surgery; Complete Guide to Pediatric Symptoms, Illness & Medications; Complete Guide to Sports Injuries; and
Complete Guide to Symptoms, Illness & Surgery for People Over 50. Stephen W. Moore, M.D., is a family physician in Tucson, Arizona