The Merck Manual of Medical Information: 2nd Home Edition

For more than 100 years doctors have been coming to us for advice. Now you can, too."The Merck Manual" has traditionally provided exclusive, up-to-the-minute information to doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. Now, with this special Home Edition, the general public can access virtually the same critical data contained in the physician's version -- but in everyday language and a reader-friendly format.With contributions from nearly 200 internationally respected medical experts, this fully revised edition offers vital, easy-to-understand information about almost every known medical issue, including: - AIDS - cancer - eating, digestive, and nutrition disorders - heart disease - mental illness- pediatric care -- including a new chapter on early-childhood development- sexual dysfunction- terminal illness- viruses and infections ...and much more. Featuring original illustrations and diagrams, an A-Z listing of brand-name and generic drugs, and an appendix of medical resources, "The Merck Manual -- Home Edition" is published as a not-for-profit service by Merck, a world leader in breakthrough medical discoveries with a long commitment to making the world a healthier place.