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Magill's Medical Guide, 6th edition Covers diseases, disorders, treatments, procedures, specialties, anatomy, biology, and issues in an A-Z format, with sidebars addressing recent developments in medicine and concise information boxes for all diseases and disorders. The publication of the sixth edition of Salem Press' bestselling Magill's Medical Guide continues the tradition of providing reference content in both printed and online form as a single product. This edition grows to six volumes and 3,500 pages. Plus, the purchase of the printed set entitles a school or library to three years of complimentary online access to the Medical Guide's content. THE PRINTED REFERENCE  Six volumes, including 3,500 pages1,178 articles and 700+ sidebarsHundreds of photos, illustrations and graphsAppendixes, indexes and resource listingsTHE ONLINE SUBSCRIPTION Fully supportedComplimentary online accessUnlimited users at your libraryFull access from home or dorm roomImmediate access via online registrationA simple, intuitive interfaceUser profile areas for students and patronsSophisticated search functionsComplete content, including back matter and illustrationSince 1995, Magill's Medical Guide has had a reputation for providing general readers with the most authoritative yet accessible reference source that helps bridge the gap between medical encyclopedias and dictionaries for professionals and popular self-help guides. The Guide is a staple in high school, college, public and medical school libraries. A perfect mix of accessibility and depth, Magill's Medical Guide provides general readers with an authoritative reference. It is an up-to-date and easy-to-use compendium of medical information suitable for student research as well as general readers, including patients and caregivers. Now in its sixth edition, Magill's Medical Guide expands to six volumes and contains 1,178 entries. 161 essay topics are completely new to this edition, and all entries from the previous edition have been evaluated and updated by a panel of Medical Editors to ensure their currency and accuracy, as needed. All cross-references to other relevant entries in Magill's Medical Guide have been revised. Every bibliography has been updated with the latest editions and sources, including Web sites for relevant organizations. All appendixes from the previous edition have been updated and checked for accuracy, and the "Medical Journals" list has been expanded to include standard title abbreviations, now serving as a key for users. SCOPE AND COVERAGE Among the 1,178 entries in this edition are 161 completely new topics. Many of these topics fill gaps in the table of contents regarding anatomy, physiology, and diseases, such as "Adrenal glands," "Blood pressure," "End-stage renal disease," "Gallbladder," "Joints," "Polyps," "Side effects," "Tinnitus," and "Vision." Others address new and urgent health concerns, such as "Clostridium difficle infections," "Deep vein thrombosis," "Food allergies," "H1N1 influenza," "Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections," "Morgellons disease," "Stevens-Johnson syndrome," "Subdural hematoma," and "Vitiligo." Still others examine health care issues within society, such as "Assisted living facilities," "Epidemics and pandemics," "Health care reform," "Home care," "Living will," "Managed care," "Palliative medicine," "Prescription drug abuse," and "Rape and sexual assault." This edition includes 72 "In the News" sidebars—44 updated from the previous edition and 28 newly commissioned—that evaluate media stories about ongoing research and experimental treatments. These boxes both highlight the latest information and provide readers with a critical view of popular reports that may (or may not) prove crucial to the future understanding and treatment of certain medical conditions. The topics covered include chemotherapy targeting cancer stem cells, the Accord Trial concerning cardiovascular risks for type 2 diabetes, and new screening methods for Down syndrome. SPECIAL FEATURES Special features of this set include the "Complete List of Contents" at the beginning of each volume and "Entries by Specialties and Related Fields," and "Entries by Anatomy or System Affected" at the end of each volume. Volume 6 contains a "Glossary" of medical terms, a table of important "Symptoms and Warning Signs," an annotated guide to more than 900 "Diseases and Other Medical Conditions," a "Pharmaceutical List" with both generic and brand names, a detailed list of the training and duties of various "Types of Health Care Providers," the revised list of "Medical Journals" by their standard title abbreviations, a "General Bibliography," a helpful "Resources" list, a "Web Site Directory," the new "Personages Index" of important figures in medicine, and a comprehensive subject index. For each disease and disorder, a concise information box lists causes, symptoms, duration, and treatments, acting as a quick reference tool for the reader. The Free Database Salem Health is the free online companion to Magill's Medical Guide that brings online reference to your library or school. The database is free with the purchase of the printed reference. Magill’s Medical Guide is available as an online database free to all purchasers of the printed reference work. Virtually all of the content of the printed version is online, including illustrations and sidebars, indexes, appendixes, and other back matter. A POWERFUL & COMPLETE ONLINE DATABASE Salem Health offers libraries a user-friendly interface that provides all the content of our printed resource. Along with the complete 1,178 articles, 700+ sidebars, hundreds of photographs, illustrations, indexes, appendixes, and directories, users get terrific online tools to enhance the value of this great reference source. EASY REGISTRATION Libraries and schools will find an “Activation Number” in their printed volume of Magill’s Medical Guide. With this number it’s easy to log onto Salem Health, register and get your library connected to this resource. The whole process takes only minutes and our Customer Service department is ready to help every step of the way. |
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