The Merck Manual Of Medical Information

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Summary: An excellent addition to your library
Review: A clear, comprehensive no-holds-barred, no- nonsense explanation of any symptom, ailment, body part you've ever want to understand. Lay persons can learn about what's going on in the body--when to consult a physician about symptoms--what connects to what, etc. Should be on every intelligent reader's shelf.

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Summary: The Bible of Medical Information for the non-medical user.
Review: A publishing event of the most signifigance for 1997. The long establisher bible for medical doctors and almost everyone in the field of medicine, is for the first time written specifically for the non-medical reader. Over 1500 pages covering diseases, causes, treatments, drugs etc. this is the finest 1 volume medical authority every home should have. A layman's medical book has been long overdue. Who but the editors of Merck Pharaceuticals could take on this daunting task. At AMAZON's discounted price of less then $21.00 the bargain in hard cover publishing. WE RATE IT A BEST BUY !!!!!!!!

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Summary: The best of all the medical dictionaries!
Review: As a student in med school, I got some other well-known medical dictionaries. It had been driving me nuts for years to go look something up in this other dictionary and find the word/topic wasn't listed. After many papers and writings for school and for deaf web sites, I finally had it with not having on hand something with more information in it. Since I work part time in a university bookstore while finishing my doctorate, I had time to browse through the many medical books which were available. This particular manual impressed me right off the bat, and after viewing it in comparison to others a few more times, I bought it. I have never regretted it, both as a student, writer, and a parent. It has solved problems and answered questions without the usual fiasco of looking up a definition, and then having to look up the words included in the definition or explaining the definition. This is truly an accessible medical manual for both lay people and those in fields of medicine. Karen Sadler, Science Education, University of Pittsburgh

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Summary: Bible of medical information for the lay person!
Review: Being a person interested in was array of fields, this book, i.e., The Merck Manual of Medical Information : Home Edition (1st Edition) by Robert Berkow (Preface), et al, was a natural choice for examination and study. The chapter on anxiety disorders (which I found to be fascinating since I studied and attained a minor in psychology at Oglethorpe University) to be very well written and to be on a level of academia that I did not expect. Being the home edition of the Merck manual I had expected to have been severely scaled down and for the articles to be quite simple. However, it does explain medical symptoms in every day language without sacrificing its integrety. Highly Recommended.

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Summary: Much Much Better than the "Over your Head" Merck Manual16ed
Review: Fantastic!!! I've never understood some desease entities quite like I do know!!!

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Review: i am looking for websites that will help with studying med terminology would you know of any i would appreciate any info thank you for your time

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Summary: This book is a must have!
Review: I love my medical manual. Anytime anyone in the family has a question about their body, we go straight to Merck. It is the best. Anyone who is anyone needs this book in their home.

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Summary: it is very helpful
Review: i think this book is very informative...i found that through trial and error the subjects on AMYLOIDOSIS all stages...could be more informative though..since this book was written more information on this disease has been released..i hope that you(the publisher) would consider doing a follow up on that disease..

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Summary: Great Family Reference Book!
Review: I work in the medical diagnostic field and Merck is a recognized authority in the field. This manual is a wonderful summation of general medical information that is written simply enough for non-scientists but detailed enough for a medical professional. Provides comprehensive medical information on every topic from the common cold to brain cancer. Highly recommended for a sophisticated friend or educated family member.

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Summary: Excellent book that covers the basics.
Review: If you are seeking information on any condition and would like it displayed in "laymens" terms, than this book is for you. I am personally intersted in medicine so I figured I would add this book to my collection. An excellent book. It does not go as indepth as I would like, but there are far more advanced books out there for those purposes. Store this book next to your medicine cabinet. I've used it several times and I would recommend it to anyone.