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Canadian Medical Association complete home medical guide

Younger-Lewis, Catherine. (Added Author). Canadian Medical Association. (Added Author).

Summary: Using clearly written text and abundant illustrations, the guide explains how the body works, provides tools for interpreting symptoms, describes how and why diseases occur, and outlines the details of modern diagnostic tests and treatments. These features allow Canadians to know what to expect if disease develops, to ask the right questions, and to actively take part in managing their health. Additional, up-to-the-minute information is available through a comprehensive selection of authoritative, reliable online medical sites.

Record details

ISBN: 9781553630548 :
ISBN: 1553630548 :
Physical Description: print
1,104 p. : col. ill. ; 27 cm.
Edition: Canadian ed.
Publisher: Toronto : Dorling Kindersley, 2005, c2001.

Content descriptions

General Note:

Includes index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Part 1: Taking control of your health -- Introduction -- Inheritance, age and health -- Part 2: Assessing your symptoms -- Introduction -- General charts -- Men's charts -- Women's charts -- Children's charts -- Part 3: Looking for disease -- Introduction -- Visiting your doctor -- Testing samples -- Visualizing internal organs -- Part 4: Yoour body and disease -- Introduction -- Genes and inheritance -- Cancer -- Infections and infestations -- Serious injuries and environmental disorders -- Skin, hair, and nails -- Musculoskeletal system -- Cardiovascular system -- Blood and the lymphatic and immune systems -- Respiratory system -- Nervous system and mental function -- Eyes and vision -- Ears, hearing and balance -- Teeth and gums -- Digestive system -- Hormones and metabolism -- Urinary system -- Male reproductive system -- Female reproductive system -- Sex and reproduction -- Pregnancy and childbirth -- Infancy and childhood -- Part 5: Treating disease -- Introduction -- Drug treatment -- Surgery -- Care and therapies -- First aid.