The Merck manual of medical information
By: Robert Berkow, editor-in-chief ; Mark H. Beers, associate editor ; Andrew J. Fletcher, senior assistant editor.
Contributors: Berkow, Robert, 1929-; Beers, Mark H.; Fletcher, Andrew J.
Edition: Home ed.
Publisher: Merck Research Laboratories
Published: 1997
Place of publication: Whitehouse Station, N.J
Language: eng
Number of pages: 1509
Subjects: Medicine, Popular; Medicine -- popular works
Other titles: Manual of medical information
Description: Covers human diseases and disorders. Includes discussion of prescription and over-the-counter medications, including use and interactions. Also has information on anatomy, physiology, symptoms, diagnoses, and treatment options.
Table of contents: title: Fundamentals; title: Drugs; title: Heart and blood vessel disorders; title: Lung and airway disorders; title: Bone, joint, and muscle disorders; title: Brain and nerve disorders; title: Mental health disorders; title: Mouth and dental disorders; title: Digestive disorders; title: Liver and gallbladder disorders; title: Kidney and urinary tract disorders; title: Disorders of nutrition and metabolism; title: Hormonal disorders; title: Blood disorders; title: Cancer; title: Immune disorders; title: Infections; title: Skin disorders; title: Ear, nose, and throat disorders; title: Eye disorders; title: Men's health issues; title: Women's health issues; title: Children's health issues; title: Accidents and injuries; title: Appendixes; title: 1. Legal issues; title: 2. Weights and measures; title: 3. Common medical tests; title: 4. Some trade names of generic drugs; title: 5. Resources for help and information.