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“The strength of this source is the presentation of information...offers a good introduction and overview to the topics addressed...”
—American Reference Books Annual
“...a good choice for libraries...”
—Booklist
“...will provide much valuable information for student researchers who consult it.”
—VOYA
“...fulfills its goal of providing medical information in a clear, concise format; the nicely written articles are straightforward and unbiased...recommended for public and high school libraries.”
—Library Journal
“...the information is accurate and the book does a wonderful job of taking into account its readers’ health information literacy...”
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As medical and scientific breakthroughs lead physicians to a deeper understanding of human health, personal knowledge of the different body systems, their functions, and the myriad issues confronting them is becoming increasingly important. The Facts On File Encyclopedia of Health and Medicine is a comprehensive, four-volume reference that is perfect for a wide audience—from students to health professionals to lay readers—looking for reliable, accurate, and accessible health information. Under the direction of a medical advisory review panel, this authoritative work features contributions from a diverse group of medical professionals—including psychologists, dermatologists, pulmonary and critical care specialists, gynecologists, cardiologists, ophthalmologists, gastroenterologists, and many others. The wide range of topics spans from infancy to old age, and the coverage is sensitive to differences between genders and ethnic groups. Body systems are covered in individual sections in Volume 1 through Volume 3, with general health information in Volume 4. Each section is organized A to Z and provides an overview, discussing history, research, and breakthroughs.
All four volumes are extensively cross-referenced (both within the volume and with the other volumes). Each volume includes an index, and the index in Volume 4 includes entries for all four volumes. Volume 4 also includes several appendixes and lists of helpful resources.
Coverage includes:
Volume 1: Ear, Nose, Mouth, and Throat; Eyes; Nervous System; Musculoskeletal System; Integumentary System: Skin, Hair, and Nails; and Pain Management
Volume 2: Cardiovascular System; Blood; Pulmonary System; Immune System and Allergies; Infectious Diseases; and Cancer Volume 3: Gastrointestinal System; Endocrine System; Urinary System; Reproductive Systems (female and male); and Psychiatric Disorders and Psychologic Conditions
Volume 4: Preventive Medicine; Alternative and Complementary Approaches; Genetics and Molecular Medicine; Drugs; Nutrition and Diet; Fitness: Exercise and Health; Human Relations; Surgery; Lifestyle Variables: Smoking and Obesity; Substance Abuse; and Emergency and First Aid
Appendixes: Vital Signs; Advance Directives; Glossary of Medical Terms; Abbreviations and Symbols; Medical Specialties and Allied Health Fields; Concise Notable Biographies; Modern Medicine Timeline; Resources; and others.
Contents: Foreword • How to Use The Facts On File Encyclopedia of Health and Medicine
Volume 1 Preface to Volume 1 • The Ear, Nose, Mouth, and Throat • The Eyes • The Integumentary System • The Nervous System • The Musculoskeletal System • Pain and Pain Management • Medical Advisory Review Panel
Volume 2 Preface to Volume 2 • The Cardiovascular System • The Blood and Lymph • The Pulmonary System • The Immune Systen and Allergies • Infectious Diseases • Cancer • Medical Advisory Review Panel
Volume 3 Preface to Volume 3 • The Gastrointestinal System • The Endocrine System • The Urinary System • The Reproductive System • Psychiatric Disorders and Psychologic Conditions • Medical Advisory Review Panel
Volume 4 Preface to Volume 4 • Preventive Medicine • Alternative and Complementary Approaches • Genetics and Molecular Medicine • Drugs • Nutrition and Diet • Fitness: Exercise and Health • Human Relations • Surgery • Lifestyle Variables: Smoking and Obesity • Substance Abuse • Emergency and First Aid
Appendix I: Vital Signs • Appendix II: Advance Directives • Appendix III: Glossary of Medical Terms • Appendix IV: Abbreviations and Symbols • Appendix V: Medical Specialties and Allied Health Fields • Appendix VI: Resources • Appendix VII: Biographies of Notable Personalities • Appendix VIII: Diagnostic Imaging Procedures • Appendix IX: Family Medical Tree • Appendix X: Immunization and Routine Examination Schedules • Appendix XI: Modern Medicine Timeline • Appendix XII: Nobel Laureates in Physiology or Medicine
Selected Bibliography and Further Reading • Medical Advisory Review PanelISBN - 9788130907536
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Pages : 1650
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