This encyclopedia has specific sections on each type of medical imaging and gives additional information on how each test works, why it is done, benefits, risks, and outlook for each technique. This encyclopedia is an extremely comprehensive medical reference for the general public and has superb illustrations throughout. It is one of the finest medical references we know of for consumers who want to be more involved in managing their own health and medical care.

ISBN 0394565282
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Completely revised for the '90s, this resource incorporates the trend towards wellness and preventive medicine, and offers updates on the most prominent heath issues. A user-friendly guide with a glossary of terms, a color-coded first-aid section, and an all-new section on staying healthy. The American Medical Association Family Medical Guide also features information on the latest in technology and treatment options.

ISBN 0679412906
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This text has an excellent section covering the majority of medical imaging and other laboratory and diagnostic tests in current use by healthcare professionals. It is the only consumer guide devoted exclusively to medical testing that provides complete information on more than 400 tests. Each entry gives a clear description of the test and why it is done, what happens before the test, what happens during and after the test, and whether the test has risks. It also gives normal and abnormal results and what other test may need to be done. The book also has periodic sections called "How Your Body Works" which nicely complement the adjacent description of the diagnostic procedure.

ISBN 08744349338
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This up to date book is loaded with exciting diagnostic images and illustrations as well as a comprehensive section on each of the body's main functional systems. Color-enhanced microscope photographs and medical images (x-rays, MRI scans, etc.) accompany detailed drawings to illustrate various organs, demonstrate body functions, and depict problems or complications.

ISBN 1564589927
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Author Frances Fischbach presents the latest edition of her best-selling text. Comprehensive, easy to use, and presented in a consistent outline format, this superb reference on laboratory, diagnostic and medical imaging tests provides explanation of normal values, procedure, clinical implications, patient preparation, after-care, and clinical alerts. You'll find increased emphasis on patient care, with coverage of caregiver responsibilities, patient communication, informed care, cultural consideration, and varied treatment settings.

ISBN 0781719690
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The first medical dictionary for use in the home, school, or office to utilize color illustrations throughout, this comprehensive book contains approximately 2,000 full-color illustrations that enhance and clarify complete definitions of disorders, procedures, and drugs. Includes 6,000 new terms representing all areas of medicine and physiology.

ISBN 0815146310
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A practical guide for net surfers, beginners or experienced, to locate and explore the top healthcare resources on the Internet. For beginners, it is a guide to sites, the workings of the Internet, and the basics of getting connected and navigating. For experienced surfers, it covers composing fast, effective searches, customizing software, and creating a Web site. This is an easy-to-read guide to understanding Healthcare Resources on the Internet. It is accompanied by reviews of over 450 Healthcare related Web sites, along with details of other Healthcare resources on CompuServe, America Online, Newsgroups and more besides. An accompanying diskette contains over 1,800 bookmarks which can instantly connect you to the best Healthcare Web sites.

ISBN 0815148178
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This comprehensive multimedia encyclopedia is intended for healthcare professionals, but is also of value to consumers who wish to be fully informed about modern medicine and the latest healthcare advances.

ISBN 0815163142
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This authoritative reference provides more than twenty thousand entries that encompass the latest medical terminology, easy-to-understand definitions, and detailed information on prescription and non-prescription drugs. This pocket medical reference profiles the symptoms and treatments of every major disease, enabling readers to make better and more informed health-care decisions. Descriptions and definitions are available in layperson's terms and many helpful appendices are provided. Based on the 4th edition of Mosby's Medical, Nursing, and Allied Health Dictionary and adapted especially for consumers.

ISBN 0451184092
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This CD-ROM includes a number of images and descriptions of anatomic structure and function. This CD is available in Mac and Windows format.

ISBN 0-7894-1204-7
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