Merck Manual of Medical Information

English

ISBN: 0743477340

EAN: 9780743477345

Category: Health & Fitness / General/Medical / Dictionaries & Terminology/

Publisher: Pocket Books

Release Date: 04/21/2004

Synopsis: For more than 100 years doctors have been coming to us for advice. Now you can, too.TheMerck Manualhas traditionally provided exclusive, up-to-the-minute information to doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. Now, with the special Home Edition, the general public can access virtually the same critical data contained in the physicians 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: AIDS cancer eating, digestive, and nutrition disorders heart disease mental illness pediatric care -- including a new chapter on early-childhood development sexual dysfunction terminal illness viruses and infections...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 Editionis 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.

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Merck Manual of Medical Information

Illustrated: Yes

Format: Paperback

Edition: 2

Height: 2.37 inches

Width: 4.13 inches

Length: 7.0 inches

Weight: 27.27 oz

Pages: 1824