Health & Disease Research Guide

A comprehensive reference that reflects the most recent developments in medicine and health care delivery.More than 45,000 clear, concise definitions are included, covering diseases and conditions (avian influenza, gender dysphoria), treatments (cosmeceutical, fusion inhibitor), and microorganisms (norovirus).Hundreds of entries for commonly prescribed and over-the-counter medications are also featured.Informative illustrations and tables complement the text.

Presents authoritative and balanced information on numerous alternative medical techniques for maintaining health and treating disease. It covers herbal supplements, homeopathic remedies, and other alternative therapies in separate entries. In addition, entries on diseases and conditions include information on alternative treatments to complement traditional care.

Covers diseases, disorders, treatments, procedures, specialties, biology, and issues in an easy-to-use A-Z format, with sidebars addressing recent developments in medicine and concise information boxes for all diseases and disorders. In addition to completely new essays in this edition, all entries from the previous edition have been evaluated and updated by a panel of Medical Editors to ensure their currency and accuracy.

"The trusted provider of medical information since 1899." Thousands of topics in all medical fields authored by hundreds of top medical experts. Includes photos, videos, animations and more.

In the world of managed care, more and more people are researching illnesses, medical procedures, and pharmaceuticals to make sure they know their options and get the best possible treatment. This is an indispensable home medical reference with 500 terms.