Teich, Albert H.
Clayman, Charles B.
Book Description Until now, there hasn't been a single, authoritative work that clarifies and informs the lay reader about advances in the practice of modern medicine. The American Medical Association Encyclopedia of Medicine, in filling that need, proves itself the definitive source of knowledge and reassurance for every American home. In short, it is a medical information powerhouse, written in jargon-free language by a special team of medical writers and presented in an exceptionally usable A-to-Z format -- the most thorough and up-to-the-minute medical reference text yet prepared for the general American public, as well as for libraries and schools. It's unique subject coverage includes: new drugs; special tests; common, rare, and recently-identified diseases, disorders and conditions; state-of-the-art surgical procedures; conflicting or varying opinions; the translation of esoteric terminology -- all complex areas of contemporary medicine that may prove confusing to anyone, even when consulting a physician. The broad scope of The American Medical Association Encyclopedia of Medicine encompasses: *Over 5,000 entries with 2,200 illustrations. *Medical terms defined in clear, easy-to-understand language alphabetically arranged. *Listings of 2,200 common and uncommon disorders, diseases, conditions and cures; over 300 symptoms; 2,500 drugs -- in generic, brand-name and major groupings; 600 tests, procedures and surgical operations. *Illustrated features on the anatomy of the body's organs and systems. *Four-color introductory section, offering an overview of the latest advances in diagnosis, healing and curing. *Anatomically-correct drawings, X rays, specialists' photographs and charts, diagrams and scans. *Extensive cross-referencing within articles to their main entries, "see alsos" for further information, and "signpost" articles to give overviews of certain subjects. *General index to main entries, sub-entries and illustrations. The American Medical Association Encyclopedia of Medicine is, along with the diagnostically oriented AMA Family Medical Guide and the specialized, comprehensive AMA Guide to Prescription and Over-the-Counter Drugs, an authoritative major component of The American Medical Association Home Reference Library, the distinguished series that belongs in every home. Ingram The AMA Encyclopedia of Medicine contains 5,000 entries, a comprehensive listing of 2,800 drugs, descriptions of and symptoms for over 2,200 illnesses, specialist photographs and charts, definitions for 600 different tests and operations, and more--arranged alphabetically by subject for easy reference. Illustrated in full color.
Don Anavi
Binney and Janson
Hagen, Philip, Md.
Book Info Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN. Quick-reference guide, for consumers, on 150 common health problems. Covers diabetes, asthma, heart conditions, skin cancer, burns, and more. Two-tone outline format. Completely in Spanish. Softcover. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
McMinn, Robert Matthew Hay
From Book News, Inc. New edition of a splendid text first published in 1977, at which time it broke ground with high-quality color photos of human dissections. Among the new features of this edition: increased focus on the relationship between anatomy and clinical medicine, line illustrations to accompany the most important dissections, new clinical images showing the relevant anatomy in MRI and CT scans as well as ultrasound and plain radiology, and overlays showing muscle attachments to bone and surface anatomy. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Ingram Rated among the most widely adopted anatomy texts in the world, this atlas is the only one to fully cover surface anatomy, osteology, clinical/anatomical relationships, and neuroanatomy, as well as general gross anatomy. Graphic line illustrations and modern imaging are included. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Oldham, John M.
From Book News, Inc. Prepared under the aegis of the Columbia U. College of Physicians and Surgeons, Department of Psychiatry, this comprehensive, authoritative reference provides information and advice for individuals and families who are coping with mental illness--from common disorders such as insomnia to severe, long-term illnesses such as manic-depression, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer's disease. It is sure to become the standard home reference, like its companion medical, pregnancy, and early childhood guides. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or. Ingram A comprehensive reference for the layperson describes all aspects of mental health problems and their treatments, providing scientific background on each disorder, insight into different therapies, and self-help suggestions. 20,000 first printing.
Amadon, Alfred Mason
"Originally published in a slightly different form under the title Atlas of physiology and anatomy of the human body"--T.p. verso. Fold-out col. models attached to plates.
Ferguson, Tom
Midwest Book Review Find health information and support groups on the Internet via this guide, which lists bulletin boards, news groups, and information-sharing programs available through Prodigy, CompuServe, and others. Keys to locating health databases are also provided in this fine computer reference, tailored to consumer use. Ingram Offering assistance through commercial online services, Internet, World-Wide Web, electronic bulletin boards, and National Institutes of Health Databases, a comprehensive guide to information on diseases and illnesses explains how to locate online medical journals and interpret articles. (All Users).
Hole, John W.
Abrahms, P.H.
From Book News, Inc. Each area of normal anatomy is presented using the different modalities and highlighting their differing applications. Over half of the 680 illustrations are new, with additional views of the vasculature, a wider selection of views of the upper limb, high- resolution computed tomography of the chest, and fetal ultrasound. Comprehensive labeling identifies large and fine structures with pinpoint accuracy. 10x12<">. Book News, Inc.®, Portland, OR --This text refers to the Paperback edition. Book Description This definitive atlas views normal anatomy through the complete range of imaging modalities. The 3rd edition has been updated to reflect advances in imaging technology, particularly in terms of CT, MR and ultrasound imaging. In all, 200 new diagnostic images have been added, and in response to user feedback, 25 new line diagrams have been added to aid interpretation of certain key images. The book therefore now includes over 700 photographs of outstanding clarity, as well as 35 interpretative... read more --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
No Author
Includes bibliographical references (p. 149-274) and index.
Mayo Clinic
Pareras, Luis G.
Table of Contents Preface I The revolution is here 1 What Is the INTERNET? Understanding how it works All the information indispensable to understanding how the INTERNET, the most important network of the century, works. Find out what it is, how it got started, what its fundamental protocols are, the requirements for access, the types of connection and how to use it. The birth of a new era What is the INTERNET? Historical note What is the TCP/IP protocol? Basic postulates TCP protocol The impact of the INTERNET on society and on medicine Basic requirements Computer MODEM Telephone line Access account Types of connection to the INTERNET Dial-up terminal emulation Dial-up IP Dedicated access The use of the INTERNET: The concept of tools Electronic mail Participation in debate forums Importing files from any computer in the world The use of other computers at a distance Information search via menus Access to multimedia information The foundation of interactive working groups Tools for information searches 2 Medical Uses of the INTERNET Toward a new model of medicine Discover the potential uses of the INTERNET for professionals in the field of medicine. Innovative ideas on the present and future applications of the INTERNET in the world of health care. Medicine and the INTERNET The applications of the INTERNET in medicine Electronic communication Participation in debates and discussion forums Consultation of journals by means of the INTERNET Sending of manuscripts to journals Bibliographic search Multicenter protocols Consultation on clinical cases Consultation of medical databases Clinical sessions at a distance Future applications Surgical simulation Videoconferences Remote virtual surgery? II Communication on the INTERNET 3 Electronic Mail A world without frontiers Analyze the pros and cons of electronic mail; learn to send and receive messages. Find out about the potential uses of electronic mail in medicine. Introduction What makes electronic mail so exceptional? Speed Economy Efficiency Versatility Disadvantages Absence of privacy Structure of a message Control elements Body Control of the message Date Reply to Bcc Keywords Encrypted Received Software for the management of electronic mail Mailboxes New message Sending messages Off-line work INTERNET addresses Structure High-level domains Gateways Can we send something more than messages? Usefulness of electronic mail in medicine 4 LISTSERV The distribution lists Use the resources of the INTERNET to hold discussions with medical colleagues around the world in virtual debates on any medical subject. What are distribution lists? Advantages of this communication system Important facts How can we find the list which interests us? NEWLIST INTERNET directories LIST GLOBAL Medical resources Basic concepts Subscribe, unsubscribe and sending messages Subscription to lists managed by software (LISTSERV) Subscription to lists not managed by software (MAILING LISTS) Use of distribution lists LISTSERV commands SET NOMAIL SET MAIL INDEX GET REVIEW SET REPRO SET CONCEAL INFO Usefulness in medicine: Toward permanent discussion forums Medical distribution lists 5 Newsgroups The maximum impact Learn how you can have your opinions read by thousands of medical colleagues throughout the world using one of the INTERNET's most exciting tools. What are NEWSGROUPS? Concept of USENET Structure of debate subjects Generic groups The graphics environment in the use of NEWSGROUPS Windows NEWSGROUPS window Article window Reading window Using NEWSGROUPS Our first connection Receiving a complete list of existing NEWSGROUPS Subscribing / Unsubscribing to NEWSGROUPS Reading articles Complete list of articles Reading an articles Reading a reply Sending article Sending an original article Sending a reply Medical NEWSGROUPS 6 INTERNET Relay Chat T
Goldstein, Douglas
Table of Contents Preface About the Best of the Net Guide This Guide's for You Icons Used in This Guide About the Best of the Net Rating System Getting Wired to Greatest Hits Get Wired and Do It---Better---Online! Acknowledgments The Editorial Advisory Board PART ONE Harnessing the Internet for Better Personal Health Getting a Jump-Start on the Information Superhighway Creating Your Personal Online Healthcare Search Strategy Networking on the New Healthcare Frontier Mining Healthcare Gold on the World Wide Web Forward into the Future PART TWO Best of the Net Reviews and Ratings Understanding the Best of the Net Review and Rating System The Best of the Net Ratings and Reviews Comprehensive The Global Health Network HealthGate MED NET USA MedWeb---BioMedical Internet Resources The ``Virtual'' Medical Center, Martindale's Health Science Guide `96 Addictions Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) HabitSmart Join Together Online National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information Recovery Homepage Web of Addictions Aging Blacksburg Electronic Village Senior Information Page Elder Watch Eldercare Web Alternative Medicine Yahoo! Alternative Medicine Acupuncture.com Dr. Bower's Alternative Complementary Medicine Home Page Natural Medicine, Complementary Healthcare and Alternative Therapies CHIROWEB Chiropractic OnLine Today Spiritual Consciousness on the World Wide Web (Spirit-W W W) Sumeria Holistic Health Directory Quantum Medicine Children Children's Medical Center (CMC) PEDINFO---A Pediatrics Web Server Starbright World Network Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Network Consumer Information Agency for Health Care Policy Research (AHCPR) CenterWatch The Good Health Web HealthNet Med Help International MedAccess Public Health Service (PHS) Medical Education Information Center The Patient's Network Centers for Disease Control Home Travel Information Page Stanford University Hospital's Travel Medicine Service (STMS) Death and Dying DeathNet GriefNet Zen Hospice Project Dentistry American Dental Association Disabilities Deaf World Web The ARC Home Page Down Syndrome W W W Page Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Document Center Center for Information Technology Accommodation (formerly the Clearinghouse on Computer Accommodation) Rehabilitation Learning Center (RLC) Diseases and Conditions Attention Deficit Disorder Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) W W W Archive CH.A.D.D. Online AIDS The Body: A Multimedia AIDS and HIV Information Resource CDC National AIDS Clearinghouse Web Server HIV/AIDS Treatment Information Service (ATIS) The TB/HIV Research Laboratory Alzheimer's Disease Alzheimer's Association Alzheimer Web Home Page Arthritis Arthritis Foundation Cancer Breast Cancer Information Clearinghouse CANSEARCH: A Guide to Cancer Resources Steve Dunn's CancerGuide Medicine On Line---Cancer Information Center OncoLink Quick Information about Cancer for Patients and Their Families Diabetes and Kidney American Diabetes Association Diabetes Homepage Managing Your Diabetes NIDDK W W W Server Renal Net Hearing Johns Hopkins Center for Hearing and Balance Vision Eyenet Heart Disease American Heart Association Cardiology Compass The Heart: An Online Exploration The Heart Surgery Forum Neurology Cure Paralysis Now? Neurosciences on the Internet Sleep Disorders Sleep Medicine Home Page Emergency Injury Control Resource Information Network (ICRIN) Emotional Support Car Accident Web Site SA\VE Suicide Awareness Voices of Education Crisis, Grief and Healing---Men and Women Our Kids Home Page Family Health and Parenting Ask NOAH (New York Online Access to Health) Facts for Families Child Safety Forum Go Ask Alice National Parent Information Network (NPIN) Parent Soup ParentsPlace.com Fitness and Sports Men's Fitness OnLine New Balance Cyberpark USA Outside Online
Medical Economics Staff (Editor)
Book Info Library version of the Brandon/Hill Medical List first-purchase selection (#477). Annual compilation of labeling information for FDA-approved prescription drugs. Includes more than 4,000 drugs. For library or hospital use.
Bevan, James, Dr.
Editors of the Uc-Berkeley Wellness Letter
From Book News, Inc. From the editors of the University of California, Berkeley Wellness letter, the foremost popular health publication in the US, comes this home reference which sorts out misconceptions about diet and exercise, reports on the most effective ways of coping with stress, explains the link between lifestyle and staying well, and explores healthcare alternatives. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.