Complete Guide to Symptoms, Illness and Surgery (Complete Guide to Symptoms, Illness, & Surgery) Book

For more than two decades, readers have turned to the Complete Guide to Symptoms, Illness & Surgery as an accessible, comprehensive and easy-to-use resource for diagnosing, understanding and treating illness- from the common cold to cancer or heart disease. With up-to-date information on new medical therapies, drugs, and surgeries- like gastric bypass and rotator cuff repair-this authoritative guide features: - Illustrated surgeries and medical procedures - Advice on general medical topics from diets and self-examinations to immunizations and the safe use of medicine - Explanations of causes and risk factors - Information on complications and outcomes - Diagnostic tests - When to call your doctor Now with a CD-ROM that includes: - More than 100 topics on women's illness and surgery - Overviews of more than 50 general health and medical issues from Antibiotic resistance to dietary supplements to living wills to choosing a weight loss program - Rehabilitation after surgery or injury - Detailed anatomy illustrations - Resources: Websites and support organizationRead More