Complete Guide to Symptoms Illness and Surgery

出版者:Berkley Pub Group

作者:Griffith, H. Winter

页数:1184

出版时间:2006-3

价格:197.00元

装帧:Pap

isbn号码:9780399533211

具体描述

For more than two decades, readers have turned to the Complete Guide to Symptoms, Illness & Surgery as an accessible, comprehensive and easy-to-use resource for diagnosing, understanding and treating illness- from the common cold to cancer or heart disease. With up-to-date information on new medical therapies, drugs, and surgeries- like gastric bypass and rotator cuff repair-this authoritative guide features:

- Illustrated surgeries and medical procedures

- Advice on general medical topics from diets and self-examinations to immunizations and the safe use of medicine

- Explanations of causes and risk factors

- Information on complications and outcomes

- Diagnostic tests

- When to call your doctor

Now with a CD-ROM that includes:

- More than 100 topics on women's illness and surgery

- Overviews of more than 50 general health and medical issues from Antibiotic resistance to dietary supplements to living wills to choosing a weight loss program

- Rehabilitation after surgery or injury

- Detailed anatomy illustrations

- Resources: Websites and support organization