The Merck Manual of Health & Aging

The Merck Manual of Health & Aging
Author: Merck & Co., Inc.
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Total Pages: 994
Release: 2005-11-29
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 0345482743

"A VALUABLE RESOURCE FOR ANYONE WHO SEEKS A HEALTHIER OLD AGE FOR THEMSELVES OR THEIR LOVED ONES.” –William D. Novelli, CEO, AARP If aging were an open book, it would be The Merck Manual of Health & Aging. From one of the most trusted names in medical reference comes an accessible, all-inclusive guide for older adults that shares what measures to take to optimize the aging process, prevent disease, and improve your overall health. This comprehensive book also explains the health care system and the disorders seniors are most likely to experience. Inside you’ll discover clear, authoritative information on • preventive medical care and good nutrition • common medical disorders in older adults • strategies for coping with disease • steps for finding the best in medical care • how to communicate with health care practitioners • the role of alternative and complementary medicine • the benefits and risks of medical tests • the challenges of caregiving and rehabilitation • how the body ages • safe, easy-to-follow cardio exercises • the social, legal, and ethical issues of aging Also featuring candid essays by seniors who share their insights and personal experiences on growing older, The Merck Manual of Health & Aging is an essential home reference for making your later years truly golden.

The Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy

The Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 596
Release: 1923
Genre: Chemotherapy
ISBN:

Presents treatment options for a broad spectrum of medical disorders. Discussions include etiology, epidemiology, and pathogenesis, symptoms and signs, laboratory findings, diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment.

The Merck Veterinary Manual

The Merck Veterinary Manual
Author: Merck and Co., Inc. Staff
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2003-11
Genre: Veterinary medicine
ISBN: 9780911910803

For more than forty years, animal health professionals have turned to the Merck Veterinary Manualfor integrated, concise and reliable veterinary information. Now this manual covering the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases of companion, food and zoo animals.is available on an easy-to-use, fully searchable CD-ROM. The CD includes the full text of The Merck Veterinary Manual 8/e and has been enhanced with picture links featuring original anatomical artwork and numerous clinical and diagnostic illustrations, table links and quick search links that provide quick accesss to cross referenced text.

Harvard Medical School Family Health Guide

Harvard Medical School Family Health Guide
Author: Harvard Medical School
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 1316
Release: 2005
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 9780684863733

An accessible guide to family health care discusses drug interactions, symptoms, first aid, and how to choose a family doctor, including a new research about hormone therapy and heart surgery.

The Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy

The Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy
Author:
Publisher: Merck
Total Pages: 3754
Release: 2011-07-20
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9780911910193

The world's most widely used medical reference is now better than ever! For its 19th Edition, the Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy has been thoroughly updated and thoughtfully expanded, with more than 850 additional pages, 15 new chapters, over 300 new tables, and 56 new figures. Packed with essential information on diagnosing and treating medical disorders, this handy, compact guide was written by a team of clinicians for everyday use by medical professionals for delivery of the best care to their patients. Designed for maximum clinical utility, the new Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy 19th edition makes it easy to find the right information, right when it is needed. It is a must-have for medical students, residents, practicing physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals. Free 1-year Mobile App Access when you purchase the printed manual. The Skyscape mobile version, available for Blackberry® and Android™ devices, the iPhone® and Windows Mobile® phones, and other popular platforms, uses technology to transform the answers found in The Merck Manual into action.

Diseases and Disorders

Diseases and Disorders
Author: Marilyn S Sommers
Publisher: F.A. Davis
Total Pages: 1201
Release: 2014-10-24
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0803644876

Everything you need to know about caring for patients—in one portable "must have" handbook! Clear, but comprehensive discussions of pathophysiology, with rationales in the medications and laboratory sections, explain the scientific basis for the nursing care.

The Merck Manual of Medical Information

The Merck Manual of Medical Information
Author: Robert Berkow
Publisher:
Total Pages: 1540
Release: 2000
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 9780671027261

Over the past twenty years, more and more copies of THE MERCK MANUAL, one of the most widely used sources of medical information in the world, were being purchased by people who were not healthcare professionals, despite the fact that it had never been advertised and was not written for public use. Recognising the public's increasing need for access to the same medical information doctors have, Merck have responded with the HOME EDITION. This contains virtually all the information in the physician's version, but in easy-to-understand, everyday language, with a reader-friendly format. It presents in-depth information on symptoms, diagnoses, and treatment options for every possible medical problem, including heart disease, cancer, accidents and injuries, infections, and nutrition issues. This is a comprehensive, generously illustrated and up-to-date guide from Merck - a world leader in breakthrough medical discoveries.

The Merck Manual Go-To Home Guide For Symptoms

The Merck Manual Go-To Home Guide For Symptoms
Author: Robert S Porter
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 698
Release: 2013-10-29
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0911910581

The Merck Manual Go-To Home Guide for Symptoms takes complex medical information and makes it easy to understand and accessible to an everyday audience. It covers a wide range of everyday symptoms, from abdominal pain to wheezing, and almost everything in between. Every section provides a comprehensive look at each symptom's Causes: both common and less-common, Evaluation: warning signs, when to see a doctor, what the doctor does, and testing, Treatment: a wide-array of options, and Key points: the most important information about the symptom. It also includes helpful tables and illustrations. Organized in a (2- color, 500 page) paperback format makes it easy for busy families to quickly find the information they need. Symptoms covered include: Back Pain, Cough, Fatigue, Fever, Headache, Heartburn, Itching, Joint Pain, Nausea, Swelling and many more....

The Merck Manual Go-To Home Guide for Symptoms

The Merck Manual Go-To Home Guide for Symptoms
Author: Robert S Porter, MD
Publisher: Merck
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013-10-22
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9780911910988

The Merck Manual Go-To Home Guide for Symptoms takes complex medical information and makes it easy to understand and accessible to an everyday audience. It covers a wide range of everyday symptoms, from abdominal pain to wheezing, and almost everything in between. Every section provides a comprehensive look at each symptom's Causes: both common and less-common, Evaluation: warning signs, when to see a doctor, what the doctor does, and testing, Treatment: a wide-array of options, and Key points: the most important information about the symptom. It also includes helpful tables and illustrations. Organized in a (2- color, 500 page) paperback format makes it easy for busy families to quickly find the information they need. Symptoms covered include: Back Pain, Cough, Fatigue, Fever, Headache, Heartburn, Itching, Joint Pain, Nausea, Swelling and many more....

The Pill Book

The Pill Book
Author: Gilbert I. Simon
Publisher: Bantam
Total Pages: 980
Release: 1990-01-01
Genre: Drugs
ISBN: 9780553346787

Revised for its tenth edition, "The Pill Book" remains the bestselling and and most trusted consumer reference to the most-prescribed drugs in the United States. 32-page color insert. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.