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Summary: Great source for writers....
Review: Having been to Mayo Rochester, I was thrilled to get this book. It is MASSIVE. There is so much good info in here it's hard to know where to start. There are detailed illustrations of all of the body's systems, pictures of various skin disorders, instructions on how to deal with all types of illnesses and symptoms, info on healthy eating and diet, and info on various drugs used to treat a myriad of ailments. This book should be in EVERY home.
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Summary: A HUGE source of information!
Review: Having been to Mayo Rochester, I was thrilled to get this book. It is MASSIVE. There is so much good info in here it's hard to know where to start. There are detailed illustrations of all of the body's systems, pictures of various skin disorders, instructions on how to deal with all types of illnesses and symptoms, info on healthy eating and diet, and info on various drugs used to treat a myriad of ailments. This book should be in EVERY home.
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Summary: A Great Idea For Baby Shower Gift
Review: I am a mother of two and refer to this book for any concerns. It is easy to reference and understand. I am now buying it as a baby shower gift for a friend.
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Summary: A Great Idea For Baby Shower Gift
Review: I am a mother of two and refer to this book for any concerns. It is easy to reference and understand. I am now buying it as a baby shower gift for a friend.
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Summary: Good Golly Miss Molly!!
Review: If you're looking for a good medical reference book to put in your home, I highly recommend this one. It's big and chock full of very useful information. Organized well too which makes it easy to find information. Other medical books for the home I can recommend include "Treat Your Own Knees" and "The Multifidus Back Pain Solution."
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Summary: Poor index hinders search
Review: It's very difficult to look up anything--you have be able to decide correctly in which division your query may fit--the book is divided into five parts--then turn to it and hope it will be included. Try, for example, to research "scoliosis." The next edition should include a complete index.
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Summary: Most Helpful and Comprehensive
Review: My family uses this book almost weekly to learn about illnesses we, other family members, or friends have. We find it easy to understand and very helpful.
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Summary: Outstanding for home or medical office use
Review: The book offers great information from doctors, health care personnel and scientists. The color photos are great and offer a true look at medical conditions. The book has a volume of useful medical information, symptoms,treatments and medical procedure information that all can clearly understand. It is truly a book I enjoy having in my home.
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Summary: Comprehensive and easy to use
Review: The Mayo Clinic family health book is indispensible for reliable descriptions of all common disorders as well as most obscure ones. Of course, it should not be used for self-diagnosis of serious conditions, but it can alert people about the dangers of some seemingly minor symptoms.
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Summary: Great source for writers....
Review: The Mayo Clinic Family Health Book is like having six resource books in one. Information from Mayo is reliable, easy-to-understand and reviewed by some of the most respected physicians in the world.Part I: Living Well
Part II: Common Conditions and Concerns Through Life's Stages
Part III: Making Sense of Your Symptoms
Part IV: First Aid and Emergency Care
Visual Guide: Anatomy and Common Disorders (color photos and illustrations)
Part V: Diseases and Disorders
Part VI: Tests and Treatments
Glossary and Resources
Index Each disease mentioned contains information about key signs and symptoms, a basic description of the disease, illustrations, how the disease is diagnosed, potential consequences, information on treatment, and information on prevention. The comprehensive index in the third edition is easy to use. For example, information on "scoliosis" can be found on pages 235, 603, 774, 980, and 981. (Page 980 features an illustration.) There is also a complete listing of resources for more information including addresses, phone numbers and Web sites. I particularly like the section on symptoms. You can just look up a symptom such as "back pain" and learn more about conditions that cause back pain. The book then directs you to the page containing detailed information about that condition. I'm looking forward to what I hope will be the interactive DVD version of the Mayo Clinic Family Health Book in the future.
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