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The Merck Manual of Health & Aging

Author : Merck & Co., Inc.

Publisher : Ballantine Books

Page : 994 pages

File Size : 28,34 MB

Release : 2005-11-29

Category : Health & Fitness

ISBN : 0345482743

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Book Description

"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.



Merck Manual of Health and Aging

Author : Mark H. Beers

Publisher : Merck

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 15,88 MB

Release : 2004-05-18

Category : Medical

ISBN : 9780911910360

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Home reference manual for older people and those who care about them.





The Merck Manual of Geriatrics

Author : Mark H. Beers

Publisher : Merck

Page : 1507 pages

File Size : 47,86 MB

Release : 2000-08-15

Category : Medical

ISBN : 9780911910889

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A unique interdisciplinary guide that addresses the challenges of geriatric care, now with a two-color design, all-new illustrations, and many redesigned tables.





The Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy

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Publisher :

Page : 596 pages

File Size : 29,21 MB

Release : 1923

Category : Chemotherapy

ISBN :

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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 Manual Home Health Handbook

Author : Merck

Publisher : Wiley

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 33,52 MB

Release : 2011-10-18

Category : Health & Fitness

ISBN : 9781118115428

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Now in paperback—the most comprehensive home health reference bestseller Millions of people around the world have relied on The Merck Manual Home Health Handbook for quick access to authoritative, accessible health information. Written by more than 300 internationally respected medical experts, this comprehensive medical resource features extensive, up-to-date coverage of health care for newborns, the elderly, and everyone in between. Contains reliable, up-to-date information on a broad range of medical conditions, illnesses, and situations, including accidents and injuries, aging, cancer, diabetes, digestive disorders, heart disease, mental health disorders, and many others Covers men's, women's, pediatric (both newborns and older children), and geriatric health issues Well organized and extensively indexed to make information easy to find An extraordinary bargain at a penny a page The Merck Manual Home Health Handbook is filled with essential medical information that’s both easy to find and easy to understand in order to help you communicate more effectively with your doctor, understand a diagnosis or treatment option, or simply know more about your health and the health of those you care about.







The Washington Manual of Medical Therapeutics

Author : Hemant Godara

Publisher : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Page : 1281 pages

File Size : 50,74 MB

Release : 2013-06-10

Category : Medical

ISBN : 1469841304

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For the past 65 years, The Washington Manual® of Medical Therapeutics, now in its Thirty-Fourth Edition, has been one of the best-selling medical texts in the world. It builds upon that proud tradition--with even more of the current information you need, and delivered in a time-saving, quick-reference style. Its comprehensiveness and ease of access makes it a favorite on-call resource for housestaff and faculty around the world. Continuing the tradition of excellence, each chapter has been updated and reformatted for easier access to the information the reader needs. Inside this edition you’ll find... • New streamlined format that helps you keep pace with the latest advances in the field while removing redundancies and outdated information • New chapter on toxicology prepares you to respond effectively to any poisoning, overdose, or exposure emergency • Decision support algorithms for quick reference See why The Washington Manual® is the most vital on-call resource for house staff and faculty around the world!