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Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston. Pocket manual provides key clinical data for students and residents. Includes areas of internal medicine, cardiology, pulmonary, gastroenterology, nephrology, hematology-oncology, infectious diseases, endocrinology, and rheumatology. ... Read more

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Best resource for Int. Med. wards
This is absolutely one of the best pocket resources for a student doctor or intern/resident on internal medicine wards!Although there is little difference cosmetically between the previous version (red book) and this version, some of the data within has been updated with the newest protocols for the wards, so one can provide the best care at a glance and look like a rockstar with the attending.

What a book
Oh lord, Great book. Not only it covers alot of topics with alot of details, but also it gives you data taken from the most recent up to date articles and studies, Then they mention the study for your referrence. I think every resident should carry one.

Perfectly condense
If you ever need a quick review with just enough detail, this is the pocket book for you. I love this book. Perfect pocket size, and perfect information. Perfectly condensed version without missing or skipping so much you can't follow it.

Solid Gold!
I cannot deny that this book fills a great need in internal medicine, where evidence based medicine is the current trend.For an advanced 3rd year medical student, 4th year medical student and interns alike, this book is solid gold.Get ready to begin practicing evidence based medicine the second you pick this book up.The most common ailments encountered by a house officer are listed with pretty much everything that you would need to know from A-Z to treat the disease or keep it under control until a specialty service is consulted.It is filled with references and one line key pointers to update you on current research.This book elegantly bullet points the crux of medicine that every true doctor, regardless of their field, should know.Keep in mind, however, that this book doesn't cover everything.It is meant as a starting point and will do an excellent job at that.It doesn't make you a specialist, but I feel confident that I could cover all the basic problems that are encountered in the hospital with this in my pocket.On a side note, I think that this book is too advanced for a beginning third year.They are still trying to find out what different acronyms mean, and it would be overly frustrating to have them read through this book that is littered with them.I might suggest reading a page or two out of this book and if you aren't comfortable understanding what you read, them try another source first until you feel better about this one.

Great quick review for Internal Medicine
I'm a 4rth year med student and saw all the IM residents carrying this around so I figured it might be a good idea to pick up this little gem before I did my medicine sub-I.WOW, what a god send!!This is a really neat little book that has all the most important and pertinent data for management.It has a lot of good tables and charts and is a good reference for the most common medical problems you find inpatient.It also is a good quick review supplement for USMLE CK as well!! ... Read more

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Got it!Good!
They said it was brand new.And, it was brand new.They said I would get it in 5-10 business days.And, that's when it got to me.Thank you very much for the service and product!

step 2 prep
the book is not bad - used to carry it around at the beginning of my third year but now i either keep it in my locker or at home. its a nice point-form review of topics and becomes more helpful when you use it to review topics.

Worth it
Buy it, its a great resource for your IM rotation and for step 2 studying. It has very few errors compared to a lot of the other medical books published by other residents/young physicians. It's illustrations/quick hits have been very helpful.

Thorough, but also thoroughly boring to read
Used for internal medicine and step 2 preparation. I know people love this. I thought the bullet point format was very boring and not memorable to read. I had a hard time reading this book and making the information stick. More of a reference than anything, but at that rate you might as well be using UpToDate. If you like outlines, this book is probably for you!

The best review book for physician assistant students for the PANCE.
I recently graduated from a Physician Assistant program and took the national board exam (PANCE). I had studied all of the recommended PANCE review books over and over, and needed something new. This book is the absolute best review book I have ever used, and is even better than most text books I've read. Thanks in part to this book, I scored in the 99th percentile in the country on the PANCE. I would recommend this book to both PA students and med students alike for board review. BUY THIS BOOK! You will not regret it. ... Read more

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Real-Life Cases for the Internal Medicine Clerkship and the USMLE Step 3

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Good resource
The book was delivered promptly in very good condition. So far, I'm about halfway through it. It is very helpful in approaching topics from a clinical perspective and not strictly academic, as lots of other resources are wont to do. It also helps that the cases with the subsequent analysis are brief and straight to the point so that one can glean through the cases without too much trouble. However, I would not recommend it as a stand alone book; it is just a useful supplemnt

Best book I've come across so far
This book has been the best book I've used on the floors so far. The cases are concise and contain the key pearls of information you need to know on the floors. Moreover they are introduced in the style of a typical case presentation of a given problem. The different cases are organized into 60 major topics that are relevant to internal medicine. I've found just reading one or two cases a day on my medicine rotation an excellent aid to help me pick up information that I normally might miss in rounds, or by the mere fact that 3 months is just too short of a time to see everything you'll see on the test. I highly recommend this book as a study aid, in addition to MKSAP questions.

Great Supplement
For people who retain better through cases and paragraph format, Case Files can be a very helpful supplement to your main study guide for internal medicine. The cases are very relevant and cover the basic pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of a particular topic. I find the case/paragraph format and presentation of information to be very helpful in retaining information not only for the SHELF, but also for your actual rotation. The cases are short, easy to read, but full of pertinent and up to date information. This is the type of book you can read for 15 minutes and still get something out of, which may or may not be the case with main study guides.

Good book
Really good for case reviews.Not as detailed information as you'll see in, for example, Step Up to Medicine.But great for getting a quick general idea of how to handle different presentations and also great when you feel like if you have to memorize 1 more page of bulleted information you might just scratch your eyes out or beat your head against the wall (or maybe you could just cut back on the caffeine but then how'd we get through medical school?!).I recommend this book.

Excellent complement resource
Looking back on my internal medicine rotation (Jan/Feb 2010),I found this book to be the most helpful source of information with respect to the shelf exam.

I don't believe that it contains all of the information that you need to know, or for that matter, should know for your future. I do believe that it takes the critical concepts of diagnosis and management that you need for the shelf exam, and that you need to build a foundation on in further studies.

I used this text during the final week of my rotation, as a study guide for the shelf. Previously in the rotation I had read Step-up To Medicine once through. This book, used properly, allows for practice in the type of questions you'll be asked on the shelf. I also found that with 55 cases, every major disease that I was asked about was covered in this text in sufficient detail to answer the questions. Gives you the amount of information you'd need to know in the real world to speak intelligently with someone about a disease and it's treatment.

Worth every penny and then some as both a study guide and a quick read to refresh your knowledge base at any time. ... Read more

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A brilliant reference
If you are like me, and interested in this field, then I recommend you also get the The Energy Medicine Kit, which has a DVD where she demonstrates various energy routines, and an easy to follow five minute daily routine. This is now part of my daily routine. Everyone should have a daily routine for moving energy.

The book and the kit are stand alone products. I highly recommend both to everyone. I got the energy medicine kit first, and I am glad I did because there is nothing quite like seeing the exercises demonstrated, and I know I would not be doing these techniques properly if I did not first see them shown. The mutimedia is format is easier to follow and use.

The book also contains the five minute routine, and is more encyclopedic. If you are not already an advanced healer I recommend getting the kit first, because you are more likely to be able to follow a visual demonstration correctly. You are also less likely to understand the concept of energy testing without a visual demonstration which is like watching a magic show.

There is so much content in this book, which is based on the twin concepts of touch for healing and kinesiology (energy testing) in which she tests your muscle resistance,and then treats. Donna can see energy, but you can achieve the same thing with energy testing.

In this book, you learn about opening the chakras, and celtic weave, figure eights, strange flows, the aura, eye movement exercises, neurovasculars or fight or flight response and many other things.

If you have health challenges, you owe it to yourself to do everything you can to resolve them. Seek professional help, go see an energy healer to resolve the issues, and by all means use the techniques in this book, and the energy kit.

If you are like me you will be very pleased with this product. If you are unsure about which one to buy first, get the energy medicine kit. I wonder if this review was helpful.

an amazing tool to heal yourself
Im a massage therapist and a healer. But with energy medicine there is hope for people who don't find solutions for their illnesses. start doing the dayly energy routine, and already you will start improving. ( on the first chapters in the book)

Do the exercises related to your emotions. (chapter about five elements)

balance your meridians while pressing your neurolymphatic points (p 84)

if you've got a cavity try sedating the related meridian everyday during 4 weeks. I did it and the cavity disappeared. the dentist could just not believe it (on the chapter about pain)

if around you two people are quarrelling just zip yourself up and then zip them up, (tracing 3 times central meridian from pubic bone to the lower lip) even in your mind. it's amazing how fights stop when I zip people up. (this one we found it using logic)

this is a GREAT book and those are powerful teachings.

Im so grateful to Donna Eden to have published such knowledge, Many thanks

Maria

A "must have" book energy medicine
I am basically familiar with energy medicine and have had acupuncture before. This book takes you to the next level in how to do energy exercises to improve your health, while explaining basics very well also. Donna Eden's style is entertaining and informative.

If you buy one book on energy medicine, you should definitely buy this one.

Energy Medicine
Very good & interesting reading, haven't finished yet.
Was recommended to me by a Dr. who has his own practice (counseling etc.)

kindle edition very akward
this is a very difficult book to follow on the kindle.it refers to text and illustrations by page numer but you have no real way of skipping to that page and just have to wait till you get there which is frustrating.for esample it will talk about tapping the 8th chakra and tells you to look at the chart on page 79.where the hell is 79 on the kindle.plus many of these practices require a partner.all in all very disappointing. ... Read more

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Introducing the most dramatically revised edition of Harrison's ever!

Now with NEW bonus DVD with 37 chapters and more than 500 brand new images and video clips!

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5 STAR DOODY'S REVIEW
"The book is for anyone who has the remotest association with the practice of medicine, be they internists, surgeons, nurses, technical staff, or counselors. This is the authority, and in a time of readily available but not always accurate information, this is the one source that can be relied upon....This is one of the absolute pillars of any medical library. It is the final word in internal medicine and we all owe a debt of gratitude to the editors and contributors who have created this extraordinary authority in medicine."--Doody's Review Service

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Not what advertise on site
I want to order the book which has 2 volumes , it was not clearly mentioned on the web site weather it is one volume or two volume . The seller said they will take it back but I have to pay for the shiping and have to be without book for a while . I wont recomend buying from this seller . At least they are supposed to tell the truth when selling the stuff .

Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine
This is an excellent medical textbook.It provides superb epidemiological appproaches to diseases, good descriptions of disease processes, and explains diagnostic procedures clearly.Would definitely recommend this for all serious medical students and interns.

Can't live without it
If you are a medical student like me, you will be relying on this book even after graduation.

BEST book for internal medicine
Great text that explains all that you need to know for internal medicine. Highly recommended.

this thing is great
This thing is amazing. Great resource for anyone in the medical profession who likes detailed explanations and a huge variety of topics. ... Read more

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Through six editions, Thompson & Thompson's Genetics in Medicine has been a well-established favorite textbook on this fascinating and rapidly evolving field, integrating the classic principles of human genetics with modern molecular genetics to help you understand a wide range of genetic disorders. The 7th edition incorporates the latest advances in molecular diagnostics, the Human Genome Project, and much more. More than 240 dynamic illustrations and high-quality photos help you grasp complex concepts more easily. In addition to the book, you will also receive STUDENT CONSULT, enabling you to access the complete contents of the book online, anywhere you go!

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Pretty Good
It's a pretty good book and very interesting as well. Has practice problems and lots of pictures and figures.

Book
The book is excelent however it took way longer than expected to arrive, I contacted the seller and the person was very nice, and the book arrived in good conditions. I am happy with the transaction but it took a little too long.. but its ok i didnt mind it!

quality textbook
This textbook is well-organized an clearly written. Clinical relevance permeates classical and molecular genetics. Very satisfied with this text and I will keep it as a reference for the future.

More like genetics of disease then clinical medicine
This is one of those comprehensive texts that can be difficult to wade through at times, but at least the writing is decent even if there is a glut of information.The focus is on the genetic mechanisms of disease and technologies used to detect and augment genetic information.For me, the book serves as a good review and extension of first-year biology, as well as an introduction to where DNA technology came, where it is, and where it might be going.

Contents:
Introduction
The Human Genome and the Chromosomal Basis of Heredity
The Human Genome: Gene Structure and Function
Tools of Human Molecular Genetics
Principles of Clinical Cytogenetics
Clinical Cytogenetics: Disorders of the Autosomes and the Sex Chromosomes
Patterns of Single-Gene Inheritance
Genetics of Common Disorders with Complex Inheritance
Genetic Variation in Individuals and Populations: Mutation and Polymorphism
Human Gene Mapping and Disease Gene Identification
Clinical Case Studies Illustrating Genetic Principles
Principles of Molecular Disease: Lessons from the Hemoglobinopathies
The Molecular, Biochemical, and Cellular Basis of Genetic Disease
The Treatment of Genetic Disease
Developmental Genetics and Birth Defects
Prenatal Diagnosis
Cancer Genetics and Genomics
Personalized Genetic Medicine
Pharmacogenetics and Pharmacogenomics
Ethical Issues in Medical Genetics

Good for med school
The book is very good on human genetics, but lack on other forms of life specialy prokarios if you seek a better understanding of evolution, or want a better molecular part, a deeper understanding I suggest you go after a Griffith/Suzuki or Snustad perharps ... Read more

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THE HERBAL MEDICINE-MAKER'¬?S HANDBOOK is an entertaining compilation of natural home remedies written by one of the great herbalists, James Green, author of the best-sellingTHE MALE HERBAL. Writing in a delightfully personal and down-home style, Green emphasizes the point that herbal medicine-making is fundamental to every culture on the planet and is accessible to everyone. So, first head into the garden and learn to harvest your own herbs, and then head into your kitchen and whip up a batch of raspberry cough syrup, or perhaps a soothing elixir to erase the daily stresses of modern life. ... Read more

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Herbal Medicine Makers Handbook
Great book detailing many different ways to consume your medicinal/healthy-living herbs as well as explaining the medicinal value of a large variety of herbs.

The Herbal Medicine Makers Handbook
This book as been invaluable for my medicinal herb class.Well written with a touch of humor.Highly suggest it.

The Herbal Medicine Maker's Handbook
At this time I have over a dozen herbal books, some inherited, some purchased, and this is my favorite herbal.I really appreciate the language, the information, the ease of use, and the thoroughness of the text.This is my number one reference.

not at all what I expected.....
I need manual that can help me find needed information in 5 Minutes, not something I have to read for hours and still not find what I wanted.

Herbal Medicine-Makers Handbook
I love this book. It explains how to mix up all kinds of things.All you have to do is add your preferred ingredients. ... Read more

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Real-Life Cases for the Family Medicine Clerkship and the Shelf-Exam

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Good review for the beginning of clinical rotation
I purchased this book because one of the authors is the director of the family medicine clerkship at my medical school. The book is a great introduction to family medicine and the most common patient cases you will see in the clinic. The book focuses more on clinical diagnosis and disease management than it does on pathophysiology, so if you want disease process details, you will need to supplement your learning with another source. Overall, I give this book 5* because of its comprehensive coverage of bread and butter family medicine diagnosis and treatment. As an aside, at least 3-4 of my NBME family medicine shelf questions were identical to cases illustrated in this book. The NBME family medicine shelf is difficult, and I don't yet know how I did, but I felt prepared, due in part because of this book. ... Read more

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Students, residents, and instructors swear by Andreoli and Carpenter's Cecil Essentials of Medicine because it presents just the right amount of information, just the right way. Edited by the late Thomas E. Andreoli, MD as well as Ivor Benjamin, MD, Robert C. Griggs, MD, and Edward J. Wing, MD, it focuses on core principles and how they apply to patient care, covering everything you need to know to succeed on a medical rotation or residency. Masterful editing and a user-friendly full-color design make absorbing and retaining information as effortless as possible, and Student Consult online access offers convenient, flexible reference to the complete contents of the book plus additional clinical photos and radiologic images, videos demonstrating procedures, audio recordings of heart and lung sounds, and more.

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Sr med student review
Great comprehensive internal medicine book!
This is the first internal medicine book that I have actually committed to reading.

The best part about this book is that it's readable. I made it through step 2 ck and almost all my rotations using small 'review books' and I was relying on memorization; however, with this book you get a concise yet comprehensive review by organ system that gives you an understanding, such that you come away knowing the material without the memorization.

I wish I had read this book earlier in my academic career. It's a great book that can be used for review or to follow along during rotations. If you want quick facts, get a Washington Manual. If you want an in-depth understanding that lasts, get Cecil's.

Limited Clinical Information Required for Boards, Shelves, and Practice
What this book does is give you a solid foundation about the pathophysiology associated with diseases.What it DOESN'T do if give you necessary clinical information required for boards, shelf exams, and clinical practice.For example, the sections on COPD and asthma: it does not discuss the different stages of severity of the diseases or what the guidelines recommend on treating the different stages.It's essential to know the difference between mild-intermittant asthma vs moderate-continuous asthma because different treatments go with it.It does not even discuss the stepwise approach to adding new medications to asthma patients.

This same pattern holds true throughout the text.It gives a good summary over pathophysiology, but does not go into clinical detail about classifying or treatment diseases, which is necessary for any medical student, resident, or practitioner.

Nice as a start
This is a really nice book when you start read in medicine. It is not superficial but at the same time doesn't go into much details. It kind of gives a general idea about each topic and if you need further information you go for cecil textbook.

great reference for clinicals
This book is great for clincial rotations, and I used it on almost all of them.It is clear, concise, and a relativly easy read despite its length. I actually read most of it during my Internal Medicine Clerkship, and I normally try to avoid reading the text at all costs.It doesn't go into extreme depth with the more rare conditions but that is why it is the "essentials".I'm tempted to upgrade to the full Cecil's just because of how much I loved this book, but why get rid of a good thing?

Amazing, though few illustrations + little short on some details
This is the book my school recommends for the basic internal medicine course. Its amazing. If you are a reader, and like medicine, this is a must.

The writing flows like silk. The chapters on Cardiology and Molecular Medicine are PHENOMENAL. Its comprehensive without being overloaded with details, its brief without being too brief, its a very enjoyable from cover to cover.

To give you an example of the kind of details it misses, in Chronic Renal Disease, you get a nice explanation of the complications though no expansion on the viscous circle that happens.

One other downside is the lack of illustrations. There do exist but there aren't many, same goes for tables. Also, the Neurology section could be better.

Read it, then jump to Cecil or Harrison if you want more details. I had to do so and made a mistake buying Kumar which I didn't like.

My senior colleagues told me this is one of the best sources for USMLE Step 2. Seems to be the opinion of many people online too. ... Read more

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The definitive book of yoga therapy, this groundbreaking work comes to you from the medical editor of the country’s premier yoga magazine, who is both a practicing yogi and a Western-trained physician.

Beginning with an overview of the history and science of yoga, Dr. McCall describes the many different techniques in the yoga tool kit; explains what yoga does and who can benefit from it (virtually everyone!); and provides lavishly illustrated and minutely detailed instructions on starting a yoga practice geared to your fitness level and your health status. Yoga as Medicine offers a wealth of practical information, including how to:

•Utilize yogic tools, including postures, breathing techniques, and meditation, for both prevention and healing of illness

•Master the art of becoming more in tune with your body

•Communicate more effectively with your doctor

•Adopt therapeutic yoga practices as either an alternative or a complement to surgery and to expensive, sometimes dangerous medications

•Practice safely

Find an instructor and a style of yoga that are right for you. With twenty chapters devoted to the work of individual master teachers, including such well-known figures as Patricia Walden, John Friend, and Rodney Yee, Yoga as Medicine shows how these experts have applied the wisdom of this ancient holistic practice to twenty different conditions, ranging from arthritis to chronic fatigue, depression, heart disease, HIV/AIDS, infertility, insomnia, multiple sclerosis, and obesity. Defining yoga as “a systematic technology to improve the body, understand the mind, and free the spirit,“ Dr. McCall shows the way to a path that can truly alter your life.

An indispensable guide for the millions who now practice yoga or would like to begin, as well as for yoga teachers, body workers, doctors, nurses, and other health professionals. ... Read more

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Yoga for Healing
This is a great book that has the prescriptions of a number of yoga teachers as well as the author.It shows a variety of ways to look at health conditions and gives case examples.Explanations and photographs of poses are clear, and they relate to regular people. There are modifications given.This book has helped me a great deal in managing some physical,stress related symptoms.I borrowed it from the library several times before I bought it.I felt I needed a personal copy as a reference.Highly recommended.

Great book!
I had to buy this book for a yoga class I'm taking, and it turns out that I never mind doing the reading homework!This book is interesting, easy to read, comprehensive and it has definitely helped me to get more out of my yoga practice.

After a year of learning
A very good book to increase the understanding of the different types and postures of yoga for medical purposes and even just for physical and mental well being, and understanding our body and mind better. We will need not only to continuously practice, but also reviewing the practice to see if it is the right way and also what's right for our individual body. What helps more, as a health practitioner, is seeing when the modern medicine has its limitation in treating chronic conditions and mental health issues, some people may find a way out in Yoga.

Disappointed
This book really focuses on yoga for diseases not conditions. I was disappointed as I prefer to know what poses are good for more common ailments like the flu or cramps? I didn't like the book style where he talks to a bunch of experts. Lastly all the pose recommendations are at a beginner level and I have been doing yoga for years so most information applies to the beginner. Sorry I wasted my money - will resell.

Proof Any Body Can Do Yoga
Different from the standard yoga books that instruct on basic or common poses and sequences, this book allows everyone to do yoga.There are poses to aid people who suffer from various health issues, from headaches to AIDS; the diversity of ages, body sizes and ethnic backgrounds reinforces the assurance that yoga can be for everybody.

Although the poses may be basic or known to those whom practice, understanding which poses assist for what health issue and the particular sequence is important to helping the problem being addressed. There is much written information, but the layout of the book makes it easy to go directly to the ailment you wish to deal with; by following the pictures one can quickly asses the poses that can help.

A great reference for yoga instructors, personal trainers, physical therapists and those that have practiced yoga.It may be a bit confusing and overwhelming for those that are beginners or have previously not tried yoga. ... Read more

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"This condensed version is for anyone who has the remotest association with thepractice of medicine, be they internists, surgeons, nurses, technical staff, orcounselors. This is the authority, and in a time of readily available but notalways accurate information, this is the one source that can be relied upon, inan almost pocket-sized edition....While the main text is one of the absolute pillars of any medical library, thisis the pillar to be carried with you on rounds. It is the final word ininternal medicine and we all owe a debt of gratitude to the editors andcontributors who have created this extraordinary authority in medicine."--Doody's Review Service

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Referenced to Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, the world's leading internal medicine textbook, this ultra-handy, portable reference delivers on-the-spot answers to the clinical problems you face in everyday practice. Turn to any page, and you'll find essential point-of-care guidance on all the major conditions seen in clinical medicine.

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To Honor Professor Tinsley Harrison (deceased)
|BOOK TITLE| "Harrison's Manual of Medicine," 17th Edition
|NAME OF PUBLISHER| McGraw Hill Medical
|YEAR PUBLISHED| copyright 2009
|NUMBER OF PAGES| 1,244 pages
|PRICE| $59.95
|FORMAT| soft cover
|ISBN| 978-0-07-147743-7
|MHID| 0-07-147743-8
|REVIEWER: name, address, University e-mail and office e-mail:
· Joshua Grossman, Colonel {r}, U.S. Army Medical Corps, M.D., F.A.C.P.
· Office e-mail: drjosh@embarqmail.com
·
"Speak your vital patient instructions to your student at the bedside which the patient will hear, will believe, and will follow, as your patient knows that a teacher will be most truthful in speaking to a student!"
--------------------{Personal Communication}Distinguished Emeritus {U.A.B.} Chair-of-Medicine
---------------------Tinsley Randolph Harrison, M.D., M.A.C.P
--------------------(March 18, 1900 - August 4, 1978)


My having studied our first five editions of this text {all edited by Professor Tinsley Harrison} and my having professionally heard Distinguished Emeritus University of Alabama {U.A.B.} Professor and Chair-of-Medicine Tinsley Randolph Harrison, M.D., M.A.C.P. speak on more than one occasion I know well that Professor Tinley Harrison would be honored by this latest edition of his text.
Weighing only one and three {1 ¾} quarter pounds on our office medical scale, this inexpensive all-inclusive manual will fit into most backpacks or carryalls: complete and concise -- exactly what the busy Primary Care Practitioner needs to facilitate day-to-day clinical practice.
Now here may well be but a few examples:
·Sarcoidosis, "A self-limited non life-threatening disease... {Pages 912 - 913}and
·Amyloidosis {Page 914} somewhat variable outcome- note, "Cardiac Dysfunction is associated with death in 75% of patients."
·Anorexia Nervosa {Page 1094}--documents, "Mortality 5% per decade from either chronic starvation or suicide;
·Bioterrorism Agents - per our United States Centers for our United States Center for Disease Control and Prevention {our U.S.C.D.C.} - Documented on {Page 161}
·Common etiologies of the clinical bedside diagnosis of Delirium are listed on {Page 75};"
·Consensus recommendations for antithrombotic prophylaxis of atrial fibrillation listed on {Page 87}.
·Diabetes: Diagnosis and Treatment {Pages 942 - 947} caught my focused attention as I have lived with my own personal {self-diagnosed} Type II diabetes for twenty years {1}
·The differential diagnosis of Sudden-Cardiovascular-Death is listed on {Page 55}.
·Female and Male Infertility {Page 958} "female 58%, male 25%, unexplained 17%, 14% of reproductive age women, five million {5,000,000} couples," in our United States of America.
·HIV Infection and AIDS {Pages 600 - 616} "At the end of 2003, 1.0 - 1.2 million HIV-infected persons," living in our United States of America."
·Hypercalcemia-of-Malignancy, adequate hydration first and foremost, then other reasonable therapeutic modalities including reasonably timely treatment of the underlying malignancy {Page 963} - caught my attention - as I have personally survived cancer. {2}
·While I knew, perhaps as we allied healthcare provider professionals all know now that, "Sun avoidance lowers the risk of Malignant Melanoma" {Page 364}; with humility -new to me - is that, "Sunscreens are not proven effective. {Page 364}"
All practicing primary care physicians and as well as all of our allied primary healthcare provider professionals {our physicians associates and our nurse practitioners} will probably want to keep their copy of this valued text on their desks {as I myself personally plan to do} for ready reference both in treating patients and in teaching students.
-----Individuals preparing for U.S.M.L.E. III and for our American Board of Internal Medicine will benefit from a study of this text. Doctor Josh welcomes e-mails from physicians who would appreciate Mentoring/Tutoring for U.S.M.L.I. III and for our A.B.I.M. (drjosh@embarqmail.com)

|REFERENCES|
1.Grossman, Joshua B, "Experience so Sweet," Cortlandt Forum, page 78, October 1999
2.Grossman, Joshua B. "How Surviving Cancer Changed my Life and my Practice," American College of Physicians OBSERVER, page 02 October 1999}

Great condition
Book was in great condition-shape of package wasn't right and it got torn up, but I'm happy with the book.

Excellent manual, but not up to the Merck
I bought this Medical Manual basically because of Dr. Anthony Fauci's involvement in it's production. The book is indeed excellent, but Is not as informative, nor as thorough as the Merck Manual, something I've been using as a source of medical information for 25 years. Perhaps that's the problem, I'm too used to the Merck. Harrison's is written in a style that's just a bit more simplistic than the Merck, which may be beneficial to some people who would otherwise need a Dorland's Medical Dictionary alongside their Merck. I'm by no means saying that the Harrison's is written for the novice, since that is certainly not the case, but when a physician is doing a quick refesher on a particular doseage, or diagnosis, you'll find he/she will turn to the Merck, even though the information contained in it can be older than Harrison's.

Wouldn't buy again
I bought this book to help me with an internal medicine rotation, and did not find it helpful at all. Cecil's and Current are much better.

good reference for MS3-4 for refresher.
I felt a little rusty coming near to my 4th year so I bought it. It is a good buy.Huge scope of topics. ... Read more

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Discover the tool that millions of people worldwide are using for guidance, inspiration, and help in finding answers to life's questions. now, revised and expanded to include eight additional cards, this unique and powerful divination system draws upon ancient wisdom and tradition to teach the healing medicine of animals. Medicine Cards and found its way into the hearts and hands of many, guiding the way to healing the body, emotions, mind, and spirit, and providing insight into and understand of one's unique purpose in life.
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Does Exactly What it Says on the Tin
These cards are absolutely wonderful, and have served us well since I bought them.The book is very informative, and comes with explicit spread instructions, and great detailed descriptions of what each card means in every context.All in all, if you're after medicine cards, you can't go wrong with this set.

medicine cards
I love the book because it tells how animals teach us thru them.The badger teaches us to fight for ourselves, the wolf teaches us about loyalty, and family, and every animal out there has something to teach us things about ourselves.It's a very good book, and you keep using it's medicine as you grow.Our lives change so the book can change with us.

Can you spell "Archetype"?
I have owned and used an original version of "Medicine Cards" for many years.I find them simple and beautifully illustrated, and I love the way the book is written.Therefore, it was puzzling to read the indignant reviews that claimed that the authors did not understand, and therefore could not represent, Native American culture with respect to animal meanings.If read as an academic reference book, yes, of course it's vague and uncited. However, that was not the intent.Divination cards and shamanic practices usually depend on archetypes, which give symbolic and very general meanings to things. The archetypes (in this case, animals) indicate images and processes in the collective unconscious that are representational of the human journey and its challenges. As such, the Medicine Cards work beautifully and powerfully as messages to our inner Self.I can understand the protests that such-and-such an animal may not always stand for a particular quality in all tribal cultures.However, any one of those cultures is perfectly capable of claiming that theirs is the "right" interpretation. In order to bring value to a larger, more heterogeneous audience, one must generalize, and that is what the authors did here.They have, in essence, created poetry out of the mythology of animal meanings.One can value this approach without being scorned as a Native American wanna-be.

I have used these cards many times with myself and with my clients.In almost every case, the result has been profound and relevant meaning.This is true with any good divination system.The magic is in the intent.But there is a reverence for nature and a quiet thoughtfulness about these cards that is very appealing to many of us. I cannot speak to the newest version, but the original product provides a worthy trail to personal illumination!

Love it!
If you are interested in learning more about yourself through the allies of animal totems, buy this book and card set.I cannot stress enough how it has helped me learn about aspects of myself I did not realize needed attention. The divination layouts are easy to learn. The information in the book is clear, easy to understand and is helpful in apply to life's situations.This set was recommended to me by friends and I, in turn, recommend it to you.

Very Intuitive
I am enjoying working with these cards immensely. The medicine cards for me have been very apt and accurate with what is happening in my life ... Read more

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This market-leading text helps readers understand and learn complex medical terms by dividing them into their component parts, clearly explaining the meanings of these terms in the context of how the body works in health and disease. Terminology and complex medical processes are described in an easy-to-understand manner that is readily accessible to learners of all levels. The Language of Medicine brings medical terms to life with a text/workbook format organized by body systems, offering additional chapters on specific key areas of health care, such as cancer and psychiatry. Anatomy and physiology sections are generously illustrated in full color and reinforced with exercises on combining forms and word parts.

• Spotlights focus on easily confused terms and concepts.
• Presents medical terms in the context of anatomy and physiology, following a logical body-system chapter organization.
• Clearly explains the material in simple, non-technical language, making the information accessible even to students with little or no previous medical or scientific background.
• Medical experts have extensively reviewed all chapters for accuracy.
• Practical applications keep students engaged and focused, such as Case Scenarios and Practical Applications that offer case reports, operative and diagnostic tests, and laboratory and x-ray reports.
• Text/workbook format uses a variety of exercises and activities to reinforce and build on the information students learn.
• Explanations of clinical procedures, laboratory tests, and abbreviations related to each body system or medical specialty show medical terminology in practice.
• Pronunciation of Terms list at the end of each chapter provides phonetic spellings and spaces to write the meanings of terms.
• A wealth of exercises within each chapter and at the end of each section challenge readers to test their understanding of material.

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The Language of Medicine
I strongly recomend thi book
for anybody in the medical field.
For the seller, thank you for the
quick shipment.

Not amused
Incredibly -- for a book and CD that costs $70 -- be warned that the CD may not work in your computer.It is for 32 bit operating systems, and most computers run 64 bit.She even has the nerve to include a notice that if you open the software, you can't return the book, but the card that informs you it will only run on 32 bit is INSIDE the CD package.

It is unprofessional and unethical to charge this much for an outdated product that many people won't even be able to use.

The Language of Medicine
I really enjoy this book. It allows you other views of A&P, with the prefix, root, of Medical terminology. I have used to for only 3 weeks, and I have to say, that I'm refering to it more than a regular A&P book for examples. Well, worth the money!!

Excellent Seller and a Great Deal!
This seller shipped out the book from USPS the same day I placed the order.It arried exactly on the estimated delivery day.The book was beautiful, like new, only several exercises in the first chaper were marked.The CD is complete and well-kept.It's a good deal with half price.I will absolutely purchase books from LeeAnnMo again if he has other books I need.

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The market-leader in medical terminology, Chabner's popular, proven The Language of Medicine brings medical language to life and helps you develop the understanding to communicate fluently in the healthcare setting. Terms and complex medical processes are accessible and easy to understand at all learning levels with an approach that explains terms in the context of anatomy and physiology, as well as how the body works in health and disease. Organized by body system, this combined text/workbook details additional key areas of health care, such as cancer and psychiatry, and is accompanied by full-color illustrations, exercises, and unique supplemental resources that reinforce your comprehension and help you establish the practical foundation for a successful career in healthcare.

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Excellent Book. Excellent Service
Out of several textbooks purchased this semester, this is the only one I've felt was well worth what I paid for it.I was awestruck with the speed at which I received this item!With 3 exams in the same week, I ran a bit short on reading time and the CD included with the book helped me ace my first exam!I wish my other textbooks were as clear and concise as this book.

good item!
It was just what I expected! Great book for a great class! Everything it said it was!

Don't be tricked by this seller!
I ordered the 9th version of THE LANGUAGE OF MEDICINE and this seller sent me the version 6th. When I asked him for a refund, He never answered me back!

Great Book!
I ordered this newly-released 9th edition for my wife, who is currently training as a medical assistant.She has found the book to be quite useful in preparing for her exams, and in fact has on more than one occassion helped the instructors correct their handouts by referencing this book prior to passing them out to the students.

The Language of Medicine
This book is for a college course, Medical Terminology, I am enrolled in.I like to book. It is easy to follow and written in a way a person who has not studied any of this info can understand. ... Read more

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You and your group are on the adventure of a lifetime, far from civilization, surrounded by wilderness. Someone gets hurt or sick. What do you do? With Dr. William Forgey's comprehensive Wilderness Medicine: Beyond First Aid in hand, you can recognize, assess, and treat many kinds of medical emergencies. This illustrated text is essential reading for anyone from trip leaders, guides, and search and rescue groups to EMTs, paramedics, and physicians who must provide immediate care when access to a medical facility is difficult or impossible.Learn how to survey, assess, and stabilize the victim and the medical situation, what questions to ask to gain necessary vital information, how to manage physical symptoms as well as care for wounds and orthopedic injuries and much more. ... Read more

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Decent, Basic
Decent basic introduction. Nothing special, but is decently written.Do not recommend as a substitute for a wilderness first aid course, but will complement nicely. Item arrived when stated, and in stated condition.

Much of what I wanted to know
Actually I'd give it a 4.5.I am an average lay person, who lives in the south.I wanted to read about wilderness medicine so I would know how to treat my family and friends after a natural disaster like a hurricane, when help was NOT on the way.I've created a trauma bag (heavy military Mollie backpack) and begun to load it with many of the drugs and tools the book recommends.I had no idea how expense bandages are.But at the end of the day, I think this book provided exactly what it was setting out for.To give expedition leaders a reference point to administer medicine in the field.I know it sounds corny, but I actually want to go to a Wilderness First Responder course while I am on vacation this year.

Thanks you Insurance Lobbyist and Corporate Persons.
Thanks to you, I felt compelled to buy this book and also Medicine for the Back Country.

I also went on the internet and downloaded the free pdfs of: "Backwoods Surgery (from 1910)", "When there are no Doctors" and "When there are no Dentists". I know, I know, those last two are for poverty stricken 3rd world countries. But.....uhhhh... I hate to break it to you charlie, but yeah, that's us now.

Congratulations to the small government Republicans and Corporate Person-hood boosters. Between you, you've obliterated the middle class. You let insurance company shareholders decide which poor "subscriber" gets what level of medical care through their insurance carriers. You allowed insurance companies (in the name of profit) to hamstring the good doctors with crushing paperwork; requiring that each type of insurance be filed distinctly and separately, so they end up hiring so much clerical staff that clerks outnumber medical personnel 2 to 1. And the cost for paying those clerks to file insurance paperwork gets passed on to the now massively underemployed and "under-insured" public. As for the bad doctors, you let them scam the system over-charging for tests, procedures, medicines we never needed in the first place. You let drug companies and their lobbyist buy off the good graces of...well, just about everybody other than the poor saps who end up taking their poison, whether they needed in the first place or not.

Doctors who stop accepting insurance for office visits and check-ups charge, on the average $30 to $40 dollars per visit. That, most people could afford, even without insurance. But nobody can afford insurance; unless you're soulless enough to work for an insurance company or for the government who seems intent on keeping them in business or for the drug companies.

So, given that someone I know will almost certainly become sick or injured at some point in the future and given that most of them either no longer have insurance or won't be able to afford the emergency room, I'll probably be the one they turn to because they've made it clear that they trust me because they think I'm "good at this sort of thing".

For all you Republican bastards and Libertarians/Anarchists who think that people should stop their whiny reliance on "Big Government" and take sole responsibility for their own family/health care/life, well, you are getting your wish. Unless you have a massive bank account or exceptional luck you are now in line to taste the bitter fruit of your twisted world view. And when you end up sick don't come crawling in my direction. I never took the Hippocratic Oath.

wilderness meds
Very interesting book.A little scary thinking about being on your own but if it gets to that this book will prove very useful

wilderness medicine bookgreat read
good book to have for home as well .. received in good condition .. would buy from this seller again .. ... Read more

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A women’s guide to using energy medicine to promote and maintain optimal physical and mental well-being.

For more than three decades, Donna Eden has been teaching people to understand the body as an energy system, to recognize their aches and pains as signals of energy imbalance, and to reclaim their natural healing capabilities. In this long-awaited new book, Eden speaks directly to women, showing them how they can work with energy to tackle the specific health challenges they face.

Hormonal health is essential to a woman’s well-being, and in this groundbreaking book Eden reveals that a woman can manage her hormones by managing her energies. In fact, energy medicine is effective in treating a host of health issues. From PMS to menopause, from high blood pressure to depression, it offers solutions to women’s health issues that traditional medicine often fails to provide. In Energy Medicine for Women, Eden shows women how they can work with energy to strengthen their immune, circulatory, lymphatic, and respiratory systems to promote health, vitality, and inner peace. Blending a compassionate voice with a profound grasp of how the female body functions as an energy system, Eden presents what is sure to become a classic book on the subject of women’s health. ... Read more

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Energy Medicine Rocks!!
~This book is so interesting and simple to follow...I recently had the chance to meet the author Donna Eden and she is just brillient!! I would recommend everyone trying these simple at home exercises on your own natural energies...You can tell a difference almost instantly!! Even non believers will be amazed!!

Female Energy
This extremely interesting book has wowed me from page one. The author illustrates and explains the dynamics behind how energy in the body works, and how to boost it via very simple techniques that do not cost a dime. What a treasure the knowledge contained in this book is for women of all ages. I highly recommend this fascinating and informative read.

an amazing teaching
Energy medicine works
it helps you get out of an allergy burst when you start sneezing like crazy, trace triple warmer meridian backwards three times on each side and then trace it againbackwards three times but tapping. after you ve experienced these effects buy the book
or buy it right now because its so powerful

nobody ever talked to women like Donna Eden does and she is totally amazing

Love
Maria

Great book
A great companion to "Energy Medicine." Donna Eden does a more thorough job, in my opinion, of explaining how the body works and the history and basics of energy medicine. Highly recommended!

Energy Work
Though I haven't finished reading the entire book, I really like it.(There is a lot of information to digest and it is a good reference book for looking up specific problems.)I enjoy Donna Eden's positive energy.I think it is a great book if you are looking information for doing energy work.It is especially helpful because it addresses many of the medical, emotional and physical issues that women face. ... Read more

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This spring, after congress passed sweeping legislation to reform our nation’s health care system, the editorial board of The New York Times wrote: “just as Social Security grew from a modest start in 1935 to become a bedrock of the nation’s retirement system, this is a start on health care reform, not the end. . . . The process has finally begun.” One of the key voices in that process will be Philip Bredesen, the governor of Tennessee. A second-term democrat in a decidedly red state who knows how to talk across traditional lines, Bredesen also has deep and broad experience in both the public and private sectors. Before spending almost two decades in public service, during which time he overhauled an out-of-control Medicaid system that threatened to bankrupt his state, Bredesen was the founder and CEO of a halfbillion dollar managed-care company that he built from his kitchen table and ultimately took public. In Fresh Medicine, Bredesen harnesses thirty years of experience to offer a bold, nonpartisan, and definitive take on what is wrong with health care in America, how it got there, and how we can fix it. He begins by looking back and explaining how the system evolved over the past century from the local doctor making house calls to today’s sprawling insurance model. Although health insurance started out as real insurance to cover hospitalization, Bredesen argues that what it pays for today is vastly different: drugs, doctor visits, and the treatment of chronic disease that extends over many years. Furthermore, the system has simply grown too big, a complex collection of hospitals, businesses, physicians, and support staff composed of thousands of independent actors who are driven by local incentives. The only way to make the system work is to fix the incentives and make the millions of little decisions work for, not against, what we want— quality and value in health care. In this insightful book, Bredesen lays out an entirely new vision for how a modern, uniquely American health care system could work—and the path to take us there. ... Read more

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Fresh Medicine
Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen carefully explains why our present system of health care, including "Obamacare", cannot be sustained, and he offers his well thought out ideas regarding a complete overhaul. Since his career has been heavily involved with the current health care system, he brings first-hand expert knowledge to the issue. As a layman, I cannot vouch for the accuracy of his assumptions, predictions, etc., but his ideas appear to be sound.

The main thrust of his ideas is an almost completely new health care delivery system for every American, funded largely by employee/employer payroll taxes fed into a trust fund (similar to Social Security) and then distributed by the user via a voucher to a private "system of care", such as a major hospital with satellite clinics. These systems of care would be paid the fixed voucher amount (vouchers would vary in amount based on age, gender, location) and then be totally responsiblefor that user's care for the year. Users are free to choose their system of care from among competing private entities. Quality of care would be insured by the establishment of an independent (non-government) standards of care organization, which would establish standards, publish a "Red Book" of the standards, and then grade competing systems of care based on adherence to approved standard practices, while leaving plenty of latitude for individual physicians to deviate if justified. The system, as presented, has the advantages of simplicity, much less government involvement, full access by everyone without discrimination, and, most important, cost containment introduced solely by increased competition.

This book is well worth reading as it presents the basis for a way forward out of the current health care mess we are in.

Informative, intelligent and thought provoking
Governor Bredesen explains why the recently enacted healthcare reform won't work and offers an alternative framework for reformation of our troubled healthcare system that makes sense.Bredesen's experience as an entrepreneur, healthcare industry executive and a governor who inherited and managed a troubled state Medicaid system brings credibility to his analysis without becoming excessively wonkish.This book is not a discussion of healthcare reform as a political issue -- it is a discussion of it as a humanitarian and economic imperative. ... Read more

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Revised, updated, and expanded to reflect the latest thinking and information on children's health issues, Smart Medicine for a Healthier Child enables parents to combine the best of conventional and alternative approaches. Part One explains the full spectrum of techniques that can be employed to effectively treat childhood health problems, providing an overview of the history, fundamentals, and uses of conventional medicine, herbal medicine, homeopathy, acupressure, diet, and nutritional supplementation. Part Two contains a comprehensive A-to-Z guide to the various health problems of childhood, from acne to chickenpox to thumb-sucking. Finally, Part Three offers guidance on using the therapies and procedures suggested in Part Two, from locating acupressure points to preparing herbal remedies.

Written by a naturopathic physician, a medical doctor, and a pediatric nurse, this unique book gives parents easy access to current information and advice regarding their children's health and acts as a bridge between time-honored healing systems and mainstream medicine. Illustrated with line art. Amazon.com Review
Health-care practitioners are a polarized lot: generallyspeaking, either they subscribe wholeheartedly to conventional medicaltreatments, or they eschew them altogether. This can be a great sourceof frustration to parents, whose natural response to a child's illnessis a desire to do everything possible to make that child well. Writtenby a natural-medicine practitioner, a traditionally licensed doctor,and a pediatric nurse, Smart Medicine for a Healthier Childpresents an integrated approach to children's health care that allowsa parent to do just that. This excellent reference applies a fullspectrum of responses to common childhood health problems:conventional medical treatments, dietary guidelines, nutritionalsupplements, herbal treatments, homeopathy, and acupressure; for eachailment, general recommendations and preventive measures are alsooffered. The book's authors explain that their approach to health care"considers all treatment possibilities and draws on whatworks. Sometimes this will be an herb, sometimes an antibiotic,sometimes both." This well-researched, balanced, and clearly writtenreference belongs on every parent's bookshelf.--JaneSteinberg ... Read more

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Very helpful book
I have used this book for all 3 of my daughters, I love that it overs many different comprehensive options on how to treat each problem we may encounter. The book covers conventional remedies, bach flower remedies, homeopathic remedies, herbal treatments, acupressure, general recommendations, and dietary guidelines as well as preventative measures which can be helpful in case you ever see a situation arising again (since if you are looking it up while the child is suffering from said problem it's too late for preventative measures).

As some reviews have mentioned there are remedies in the book which you have probably never heard of, I have found that writing down the suggested remedy and heading to a health food store was all I needed to do. The employees at the health food store have always been very willing to help me find what it is I need.

In the beginning of the book each medical field type has a section that briefly explains it's history and a chart outlining the different remedies available within that practice of medicine, how they are given, what they are given for, contraindications, and possible side effects. Then in the next section, common childhood health problems, each illness is listed in alphabetical order and goes more into depth about that problem and offers treatment plans for each of the types of medicine. Part three offers therapies and procedures such as elimination diet, pulse taking, and therapeutic recipes. Then finally they offer and appendix with a glossary, common medical abbreviations, recommended supplies, resource organizations, hot lines, and bibliographies for further reading.

I have found this is the only book I need, after having tried many different books and finding their layouts lacking. Where you could look up by the medicine/treatment or by the symptom only.

OUTSTANDING, BALANCED REFERENCE - A Mom Must-Have!
I have an extensive library of books, but if I were forced to give them all away but one, this is the one I would keep.This is my go-to book as a mom.

Every malady is listed alphabetically.The malady is described, and below the description is a balanced, detailed overview of possible treatments for that particular malady:
* Conventional Treatment
* Dietary Guidelines
* Nutritional Supplements
* Herbal Treatment
* Homeopathy
* Acupressure
Then, after the overview of treatments, a general recommendation is given, and if applicable, prevention tips for the future.

This book is thorough, balanced, effective, and most importantly HELPFUL.With it, I am "Dr. Mom."Of course we see the dr. when needed, but the need is much less when I have information like this at my fingertips.When we do go to see the doctor, this book comes along, so I know what questions to ask.When I need to give a gift to a new mom, I give a copy of this book and a subscription to Mothering magazine.This book is a book EVERY parent needs to have handy on the shelf.There is NOTHING better out there.If there has ever been such a thing as a "Must-Have," this book qualifies.I also recommend Janet Zand's other book, "A Parent's Guide to Medical Emergencies : First Aid for Your Child."

Seems helpful
I bought this book prior to having kids to educate myself on different approaches to kids' medical issues.It is easy to read and understand. It has good basic information for someone like myself who has no medical background or real experience with kids. After reading it, I find myself leaning more towards nutritional approaches and conventional medicine than to the herbal treatments or homeopathic remedies

A MUST FOR MOMS!
This is an incredible resource for moms.It gives insight on how to treat your child without calling the doctor every other day!Also gives advice on what dangers to look for and WHEN you should notify or get outside help.I use this book as a shower gift for new moms especially!Excellent resource.

EXCELLENT RESOURCE
This is a great resource.I give it as baby shower presents to new mothers.I like all the methods of helping to treat an illness.I've even used some of the homeopathic methods for myself and found Washington Homeopathics to offer a great selection and more in the smaller containers which with three kids makes it very useful.We even took it overseas and it took care of many of our illnesses. Washington Homeopathic Products 30x Remedy Kit (50 vials)Smart Medicine is a must have and a tremendous resource for the middle of the night coughs or illnesses. ... Read more

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Final Updated: 10/02/2007 - jocelyn_doxsey Introducing the most dramatically revised edition of Harrison's ever! Now with NEW bonus DVD with 37 chapters and more than 500 brand new images and video clips! MORE THAN TRUSTED, BEYOND ESSENTIAL ...The #1 selling medical textbook worldwide, Harrison's has defined internal medicine for millions of clinicians and students. The new Seventeenth Edition retains Harrison's acclaimed balance of pathobiology, cardinal signs and manifestations of disease, and best approaches to patient management, yet has been massively updated to give you an innovative array of bold new features and content. If ever there was one must-have resource for clinicians and students - this is it! UNMATCHED EXPERTISE AT YOUR FINGERTIPS As an unprecedented amount of medical information bombards you and your patients, where do you go to sort it out and make sense of it all? When your patients request clarification on something they've "printed off" where do you turn for expert explanations? The same trusted resource physicians and students have turned to for over fifty years: Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine.Now more than ever, trust Harrison's to filter and clarify the exploding knowledge base, to highlight the breakthroughs, and to deliver a clear, balanced distillation of the best and most current information on which to base clinical decisions. THE MOST EXCITING AND EXTENSIVELY REVISED EDITION EVER! Here are just a few of the reasons why the new 17th Edition of Harrison's is the best edition yet: Bonus companion DVD featuring: 37 new "e-chapters"; over 500 brand-new radiological, laboratory, and clinical images, including complete atlases; state-of-the-art video clips; an Image Bank of nearly all the illustrations contained in the parent text, and much more Expanded, modernized illustration program with more than 800 brand-new, additional illustrations-a 60% increase over the previous edition Dozens of brand new chapters on vital topics in medical education and clinical practice: Global Issues in Medicine: Patient Safety and Health Quality; Health Disparities: Atlas of EKGs; Clinical Management of Obesity: Atlas of Hematology: Atlases of Chest, Neurological, and Cardiovascular Radiology, and much more!Also included a complete new Section on biological foundations and emerging clinical applications of regenerative medicine! Brand new, reader-friendly text design optimizes the full-color format An expanded, innovative focus on global health NEW Global Advisory Board comprised of 11 prominent medical experts from Asia, India, Europe, and South America Revision of the popular On Line Learning Center, which offers more skill-sharpening self-assessment questions and answers, plus additional case studies for helping you apply Harrison's content to the daily care of patients Harrison's related products are available in a full suite of formats to meet all your educational and clinical needs. Harrison's Practice of Medicine is a complete database of more than 700 clinical topics formatted for use at the point of care. The Harrison's Manual of Medicine is one of the most popular and heavily used handbook-sized resources in internal medicine. The Harrison's Self-Assessment and Board Review features more than 1000 board-type cases and questions and highlights the use of Harrison's as a great board prep resouce. ... Read more

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A Classic
Purchased as a reference text.A classic title.More than you can digest!DVD is a useful added bonus.

Great service and product
Very quick service - I bought this product from Australia and it arrived within 1 and a half weeks. Product was still in shrink wrap and brand new with DVD as described. Very happy with the transaction.

I love this book!
I absolutely love this book!It's an awesome reference for a medical student (and I would guess for residents and docs too).Good layout and organization.Super useful!

Harrison's still a classic, but more manageable
Having Harrison's in a two volume set makes using it much more convenient.My wife, the physician has rheumatoid arthritis and trying to lug the single volume edition off the shelf for reference, was painful.The two volume set contains evrything the single does, even up-dated, but is lighter to use.

Fauci and Straus are junk scientists
Fauci is a very poor scientist. He lets his own political beliefs bias his medical opinions.As he has been in high positions in NIH this serves to greatly retard medical science and cause much suffering to disabled Americans.An example is his steadfast support of Stephen Straus in his disinformation campaign on ME (aka CFS).Fauci still includes the deceased Straus' inaccurate article as the section on ME in this edition.
Internist Paul Cheney, MD, PhD, the world's foremost clinican and top researcher on ME said of Straus' findings in his most (self-)publicized study, "it's an absolute lie." Internist Dan Peterson, also one of the world's foremost clinicians and researchers on ME said "Stephen Straus is a snake."Straus was still doing grand rounds in the mid- late 90's saying possible retroviral association with ME made no sense because retroviruses cause neurological, cognitive, immunological and endocrine pathology, which aren't prominent features of ME.These are in fact the central, disabling features of the disease. And of course quite a few bench scientists have found retroviral involvement since 1986, most recently Dan Peterson finding 95-98% of studied ME patients with antibodies to XMRV. ... Read more

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The perfect balance between the latest research and age-old wisdom
This completely revised and expanded second edition of the classic reference work arms you with the latest information on the extraordinary healing powers of natural medicine. Michael Murray and Joseph Pizzorno, two of the most trusted naturopathic doctors in the world, have teamed up once again to bring you cutting-edge natural remedies for the most common ailments.
Easy to understand, a pleasure to read, yet scientifically well researched and documented, this is your complete health adviser to the natural approach to over 70 diseases, from arthritis to varicose veins. In addition, this life-long reference offers important information on:
·The four cornerstones of good health and how to achieve them
·How to enhance your body's key systems
·How to promote good health and increase longevity
Authoritative and up to date, the Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine is the essential medical reference no home should be without.Amazon.com Review
Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine weighs three poundsand nine ounces, has 946 pages, and is as informative as it ishefty. The authors are naturopathic doctors--they focus on promotinghealth and treating disease with nontoxic, naturaltherapies. Naturopathic medicine follows these seven principles:

1. Do no harm: use safe, effective, natural therapies.
2. Nature has healing powers: the physician's job is to enhance thebody's natural power to heal itself.
3. Identify and treat the cause:find the cause, rather than just suppress the symptoms.
4. Treat thewhole person: administer to the patient's physical, mental/emotional,spiritual, and social sides.
5. The physician is a teacher: educateand motivate patients to take more responsibility for theirhealth.
6. Prevention is the best cure: health-supporting lifehabits prevent disease.
7. Establish health and wellness: increasethe patient's positive physical and mental state.

This bookshows you how to improve your health through a positive mentalattitude, healthy lifestyle, health-promoting diet, and supplements,with plenty of practical tips. Learn disease prevention throughenhancing key body systems. The bulk of the book details naturalremedies for treating more than 70 ailments. Each includes symptoms,description, therapeutic considerations (with discussion of studies),and a treatment summary, including nutritional supplements andbotanical (herbal) medicines. If you have a disease, this book willgive you a valuable perspective on natural treatments. If you're well,it will give you many pointers for maintaining and enhancing yourhealth. --Joan Price ... Read more

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practical
A great overview of natural medicine by two authors who are long respected in the field. In addition to an explanation of what natural medicine is, there are detailed descriptions of how to enhance health, immunity, and longevity through improving cardiovascular and digestive health. In addition it addresses specific health problems which make it a great supplement for those who want to dip into non-pharmaceutical treatment and can't find any professional medical support for doing so.

If you know a doctor who wants to encourage your efforts to take more responsibility for your state of health but who doesn't have the time to take courses, this is a great gift. There are plenty of references to research yet the text material is clear and easy enough for the layman to read. The doctor can give patients some relevant reading material while waiting for the doctor's return to the examination room.

Each of the specific conditions is followed by a review and treatment summary plus suggested lifestyle changes, supplements, and botanical medicines. There are often guidelines within each condition write-up that help the patient decide which treatments are more likely relevant to that person's needs. An example within "Insomnia" is the explanation that melatonin will not have a sedative effect unless the person is actually low on melatonin.

This is a great introduction to natural medicine as well as an ongoing companion throughout one's ups and downs of personal health care.

More of an FYI less of an How to and How Much!
This book, is extremely informative andgives youthe scientific standpoint which is great for the person who is acutally some kind of an herbal alchemist, but useless or less informative or interesting for someone thats wants more of a how to, the Kitchen Witch, which is considered alternative religeon deals on the why's and how much of kitchen wizardry/medicine. Or Rosemary Gladstar's is a better book for the Mom, Or Dad or Layperson. This book is for a person who is dealing with the chemical components/chemistry of plant medicine..

Not as good as expected.
Not as good as expected. Purchased another book (God's Medicine Is Best by Linda Wise)that gave me more information.

encyclopedia of natural medicine
This book explain the natural cause of the illness, and how to prevent it and how to use the natural ingredients to treat them. very good book.

A must have book on Natural Medicine.
This is a must have book on natural Med. Anyone seeking natural healing, this is a must read book. ... Read more