The Patient's Guide to Medical Tests

The Patient's Guide to Medical Tests
Author: J. C. Segen
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
Total Pages: 433
Release: 2002
Genre: Diagnosis
ISBN: 0816046514

Provides a basic understanding of the diagnostic procedures and tools used by physicians, hospitals, and commercial laboratories. Each test entry includes a description of the test, patient preparation required, a description of the procedure itself, the reference range, what abnormal values may signify, and the approximate cost of the test.

The Patient's Guide to Medical Tests

The Patient's Guide to Medical Tests
Author: Barry L. Zaret
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
Total Pages: 648
Release: 1997
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN:

The book includes hundreds of the most commonly performed diagnostic tests described in clear, understandable terms with easy-to-follow charts.

The Patient's Guide to Medical Tests

The Patient's Guide to Medical Tests
Author: J. C. Segen
Publisher:
Total Pages: 419
Release: 1998
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9780816034727

A reference guide to medical tests and procedures describes hundreds of popular tests, including reviews of money-saving home tests

Guide to Diagnostic Tests,Seventh Edition

Guide to Diagnostic Tests,Seventh Edition
Author: Diana Nicoll
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages: 528
Release: 2017-03-24
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1259640906

The essential guide to more than 450 of the most commonly performed diagnostic tests – updated with the latest molecular, genetic, and microbiological tests A Doody's Core Title for 2019! Guide to Diagnostic Tests, Seventh Edition is a concise guide to the selection and interpretation of more than 450 of the laboratory and microbiology tests most relevant to the general practice of medicine. This on-the-spot clinical companion also includes coverage of diagnostic imaging, electrocardiology, echocardiography, and the use of tests in differential diagnosis. Features: • Covers areas of internal medicine, pediatrics, surgery, neurology, and obstetrics and gynecology • Over 25 new or substantially revised laboratory tests • New and updated coverage of emerging and re-emerging pathogens and infectious agents,including the Zika and Ebola viruses • Updated material on molecular and genetic tests, including pharmacogenetics tests • An entire section of diagnostic algorithms • Full literature citations with PubMed identification (PMID) numbers included for each reference • Details costs and risks of various procedures and tests • Full section on electrocardiography and echocardiography If you’ve been looking for an authoritative, up-to-date, and easy-to-carry guide to the latest diagnostic testing procedures, your search ends here.

The Medical Checkup Book

The Medical Checkup Book
Author: DK
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2020-03-31
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0744022231

Written by experts and packed with user-friendly information and practical lifestyle advice, this is the ultimate guide for anyone interested in their health. Knowing which health checks and tests to get when can prevent illness and problems, and even save your life. This easy-to-use guide explains all the common health tests so that you can understand and manage your well-being. When you've had a physical, how often do you understand what the results really mean for your health and your lifestyle? You've probably heard of good cholesterol and bad cholesterol, but what does that mean? And what can you do if you're told your bad cholesterol is high? Why are there two figures to show your blood pressure? Is weight gain hereditary? Be proactive in managing your health by learning more about how it is measured. Discover what factors influence medical tests, and what lifestyle changes you can make to keep fit and healthy for longer. Explore the variety of tests and screenings you may undergo at a doctor's or workplace health assessment - find out what is tested, why it is tested, and what the results mean. The Medical Checkup Book is the only visual guide to explain all common medical tests and what preventative measures you can take to minimize the risks and maximize your health.