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The Merck manual home health handbook

Porter, Robert S., 1950- (Added Author). Kaplan, Justin L. (Added Author). Homeier, Barbara P. (Added Author). Albert, Richard K. (Added Author).

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  • ISBN: 9780911910308 (hbk.)
  • Physical Description: print
    xlii, 2,306 p., [8] p. of plates : col. ill. ; 25 cm.
  • Edition: [3rd ed.].
  • Publisher: Whitehouse Station, NJ : Merck Research Laboratories, 2009.

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General Note:
Previously published as: The Merck manual of medical information, Home ed.
Includes index.
Formatted Contents Note: A guide for readers -- Understanding medical terms -- Fundamentals -- Drugs -- Digestive disorders -- Liver and gallbladder disorders -- Kidney and urinary tract disorders -- Heart and blood vessel disorders -- Lung and airway disorders -- Bone, joint, and muscle disorders -- Brain, spinal cord, and nerve disorders -- Mental health disorders -- Disorders of nutrition and metabolism -- Hormonal disorders -- Blood disorders -- Cancer -- Immune disorders -- Infections -- Skin disorders -- Mouth and dental disorders -- Ear, nose, and throat disorders -- Eye disorders -- Men's health issues -- Women's health issues -- Children's health issues -- Older people's health issues -- Injuries and poisoning -- Special subjects -- Appendixes. Weights and measures ; Common medical tests ; Drug names : generic and trade ; Resources for help and information.

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► Summaries & More
▼ Additional Content
A Guide for Readers xxxix
Understanding Medical Terms xli
Section 1 Fundamentals
1(74)
The Human Body
2(6)
Genetics
8(9)
Making the Most of Health Care
17(11)
Prevention
28(10)
Exercise and Fitness
38(7)
Rehabilitation
45(12)
Death and Dying
57(10)
Legal and Ethical Issues
67(8)
Section 2 Drugs
75(34)
Overview of Drugs
76(4)
Administration and Kinetics of Drugs
80(5)
Drug Dynamics
85(3)
Factors Affecting Response to Drugs
88(5)
Adverse Drug Reactions
93(4)
Adherence to Drug Treatment
97(2)
Trade-Name and Generic Drugs
99(5)
Over-the-Counter Drugs
104(5)
Section 3 Digestive Disorders
109(100)
Biology of the Digestive System
110(4)
Symptoms and Diagnosis of Digestive Disorders
114(18)
Esophageal Disorders
132(5)
Peptic Disorders
137(8)
Gastroenteritis
145(11)
Hiatus Hernia, Bezoars, and Foreign Bodies
156(3)
Pancreatitis
159(4)
Malabsorption
163(5)
Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
168(8)
Clostridium difficile--Induced Colitis
176(1)
Diverticular Disease
177(4)
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
181(1)
Anal and Rectal Disorders
182(6)
Tumors of the Digestive System
188(13)
Gastrointestinal Emergencies
201(8)
Section 4 Liver and Gallbladder Disorders
209(40)
Biology of the Liver and Gallbladder
210(2)
Diagnostic Tests for Liver, Gallbladder, and Biliary Disorders
212(2)
Manifestations of Liver Disease
214(7)
Fatty Liver, Cirrhosis, and Related Disorders
221(6)
Hepatitis
227(5)
Blood Vessel Disorders of the Liver
232(6)
Tumors of the Liver
238(4)
Gallbladder and Bile Duct Disorders
242(7)
Section 5 Kidney and Urinary Tract Disorders
249(66)
Biology of the Kidneys and Urinary Tract
250(3)
Symptoms and Diagnosis of Kidney and Urinary Tract Disorders
253(7)
Kidney Failure
260(5)
Dialysis
265(4)
Kidney Filtering Disorders
269(9)
Blood Vessel Disorders of the Kidneys
278(5)
Tubular and Cystic Kidney Disorders
283(7)
Urinary Incontinence
290(7)
Obstruction of the Urinary Tract
297(5)
Urinary Tract Infections
302(6)
Injury to the Urinary Tract
308(3)
Cancers of the Kidney and Urinary Tract
311(4)
Section 6 Heart and Blood Vessel Disorders
315(128)
Biology of the Heart and Blood Vessels
316(4)
Symptoms and Diagnosis of Heart and Blood Vessel Disorders
320(13)
High Blood Pressure
333(10)
Low Blood Pressure
343(7)
Shock
350(2)
Heart Failure
352(9)
Cardiomyopathy
361(5)
Abnormal Heart Rhythms
366(12)
Heart Valve Disorders
378(8)
Infective Endocarditis
386(4)
Pericardial Disease
390(3)
Heart Tumors
393(3)
Atherosclerosis
396(5)
Coronary Artery Disease
401(17)
Peripheral Arterial Disease
418(9)
Aneurysms and Aortic Dissection
427(6)
Venous Disorders
433(7)
Lymphatic Disorders
440(3)
Section 7 Lung and Airway Disorders
443(90)
Biology of the Lungs and Airways
444(4)
Symptoms and Diagnosis of Lung Disorders
448(11)
Rehabilitation for Lung and Airway Disorders
459(2)
Acute Bronchitis
461(2)
Pneumonia
463(9)
Abscess in the Lungs
472(1)
Asthma
473(7)
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
480(5)
Sleep Apnea
485(3)
Pulmonary Embolism
488(3)
Bronchiectasis
491(4)
Atelectasis
495(1)
Environmental Lung Diseases
496(9)
Interstitial Lung Diseases
505(9)
Allergic and Autoimmune Diseases of the Lungs
514(4)
Pleural Disorders
518(4)
Pulmonary Hypertension
522(2)
Respiratory Failure and Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
524(4)
Cancer of the Lungs
528(5)
Section 8 Bone, Joint, and Muscle Disorders
533(88)
Biology of the Musculoskeletal System
534(4)
Symptoms and Diagnosis of Musculoskeletal Disorders
538(6)
Osteoporosis
544(3)
Paget's Disease of Bone
547(2)
Osteonecrosis
549(3)
Bone and Joint Tumors
552(4)
Bone and Joint Infections
556(3)
Joint Disorders
559(13)
Autoimmune Disorders of Connective Tissue
572(10)
Vasculitic Disorders
582(12)
Gout and Pseudogout
594(4)
Hand Disorders
598(7)
Foot Problems
605(7)
Muscular Dystrophies and Related Disorders
612(3)
Muscle, Bursa, and Tendon Disorders
615(6)
Section 9 Brain, Spinal Cord, and Nerve Disorders
621(224)
Biology of the Nervous System
623(6)
Diagnosis of Brain, Spinal Cord, and Nerve Disorders
629(8)
Pain
637(11)
Headaches
648(9)
Dizziness and Vertigo
657(9)
Sleep Disorders
666(11)
Brain Dysfunction
677(5)
Delirium and Dementia
682(19)
Stupor and Coma
701(8)
Seizure Disorders
709(9)
Stroke
718(15)
Head Injuries
733(8)
Tumors of the Nervous System
741(8)
Infections of the Brain and Spinal Cord
749(16)
Prion Diseases
765(3)
Movement Disorders
768(19)
Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders
787(6)
Spinal Cord Disorders
793(13)
Low Back and Neck Pain
806(9)
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
815(16)
Autonomic Nervous System Disorders
831(4)
Cranial Nerve Disorders
835(10)
Section 10 Mental Health Disorders
845(56)
Overview of Mental Health Care
846(3)
Somatoform Disorders
849(4)
Anxiety Disorders
853(9)
Mood Disorders
862(11)
Suicidal Behavior
873(3)
Eating Disorders
876(4)
Personality Disorders
880(5)
Dissociative Disorders
885(4)
Schizophrenia and Delusional Disorder
889(6)
Sexuality
895(6)
Section 11 Disorders of Nutrition and Metabolism
901(78)
Overview of Nutrition
902(11)
Undernutrition
913(4)
Vitamins
917(15)
Minerals and Electrolytes
932(19)
Obesity and the Metabolic Syndrome
951(10)
Cholesterol Disorders
961(8)
Water Balance
969(3)
Acid-Base Balance
972(3)
Porphyrias
975(4)
Section 12 Hormonal Disorders
979(42)
Biology of the Endocrine System
979(4)
Pituitary Gland Disorders
983(7)
Thyroid Gland Disorders
990(9)
Adrenal Gland Disorders
999(6)
Diabetes Mellitus
1005(9)
Hypoglycemia
1014(2)
Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Syndromes
1016(2)
Carcinoid Tumors
1018(3)
Section 13 Blood Disorders
1021(54)
Biology of Blood
1022(1)
Symptoms and Diagnosis of Blood Disorders
1023(3)
Blood Transfusion
1026(5)
Anemia
1031(9)
Bleeding and Clotting Disorders
1040(6)
White Blood Cell Disorders
1046(5)
Plasma Cell Disorders
1051(4)
Leukemias
1055(6)
Lymphomas
1061(6)
Myeloproliferative Disorders
1067(4)
Spleen Disorders
1071(4)
Section 14 Cancer
1075(20)
Overview of Cancer
1075(4)
Symptoms and Diagnosis of Cancer
1079(7)
Prevention and Treatment of Cancer
1086(9)
Section 15 Immune Disorders
1095(42)
Biology of the Immune System
1095(9)
Immunodeficiency Disorders
1104(8)
Allergic Reactions
1112(12)
Autoimmune Disorders
1124(4)
Transplantation
1128(9)
Section 16 Infections
1137(138)
Biology of Infectious Disease
1138(6)
Immunization
1144(7)
Bacterial Infections
1151(34)
Bacteremia, Sepsis, and Septic Shock
1185(3)
Antibiotics
1188(6)
Tuberculosis
1194(6)
Leprosy
1200(2)
Rickettsial and Related Infections
1202(4)
Parasitic Infections
1206(23)
Fungal Infections
1229(7)
Viral Infections
1236(18)
Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection
1254(10)
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
1264(11)
Section 17 Skin Disorders
1275
Biology of the Skin
1276(2)
Diagnosis and Treatment of Skin Disorders
1278(5)
Itching and Noninfectious Rashes
1283(13)
Acne
1296(3)
Pressure Sores
1299(3)
Sweating Disorders
1302(1)
Hair Disorders
1303(5)
Pigment Disorders
1308(2)
Blistering Diseases
1310(2)
Parasitic Skin Infections
1312(3)
Bacterial Skin Infections
1315(5)
Fungal Skin Infections
1320(4)
Viral Skin Infections
1324(1)
Sunlight and Skin Damage
1325(4)
Noncancerous Skin Growths
1329(4)
Skin Cancers
1333(4)
Nail Disorders
1337
Section 18 Mouth and Dental Disorders
343(1032)
Biology of the Mouth
1343(3)
Lip and Tongue Disorders
1346(2)
Salivary Gland Disorders
1348(1)
Mouth Sores
1349(3)
Mouth Growths
1352(3)
Tooth Disorders
1355(8)
Periodontal Diseases
1363(4)
Temporomandibular Disorders
1367(4)
Urgent Dental Problems
1371(4)
Section 19 Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders
1375(36)
Biology of the Ears, Nose, and Throat
1375(3)
Hearing Loss and Deafness
1378(7)
Outer Ear Disorders
1385(2)
Middle and Inner Ear Disorders
1387(6)
Nose, Sinus, and Taste Disorders
1393(9)
Throat Disorders
1402(4)
Nose and Throat Cancers
1406(5)
Section 20 Eye Disorders
1411(54)
Biology of the Eyes
1412(3)
Symptoms and Diagnosis of Eye Disorders
1415(9)
Refractive Disorders
1424(5)
Injuries to the Eye
1429(5)
Eyelid and Tearing Disorders
1434(3)
Conjunctival and Scleral Disorders
1437(4)
Corneal Disorders
1441(4)
Cataract
1445(2)
Uveitis
1447(1)
Glaucoma
1448(4)
Retinal Disorders
1452(7)
Optic Nerve Disorders
1459(3)
Eye Socket Disorders
1462(3)
Section 21 Men's Health Issues
1465(24)
Male Reproductive System
1465(3)
Penile and Testicular Disorders
1468(6)
Prostate Disorders
1474(8)
Sexual Dysfunction in Men
1482(7)
Section 22 Women's Health Issues
1489(184)
Female Reproductive System
1491(5)
Symptoms and Diagnosis of Gynecologic Disorders
1496(9)
Sexual Dysfunction in Women
1505(9)
Menopause
1514(7)
Menstrual Disorders and Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding
1521(8)
Endometriosis
1529(4)
Fibroids
1533(3)
Vaginal Infections
1536(5)
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
1541(2)
Pelvic Floor Disorders
1543(3)
Breast Disorders
1546(17)
Noncancerous Gynecologic Abnormalities
1563(7)
Cancers of the Female Reproductive System
1570(11)
Violence Against Women
1581(4)
Infertility
1585(8)
Family Planning
1593(14)
Detection of Genetic Disorders
1607(9)
Normal Pregnancy
1616(10)
High-Risk Pregnancy
1626(2)
Pregnancy Complicated by Disease
1628(8)
Pregnancy and Drug Use
1636(7)
Complications of Pregnancy
1643(8)
Normal Labor and Delivery
1651(6)
Complications of Labor and Delivery
1657(8)
Postdelivery Period
1665(8)
Section 23 Children's Health Issues
1673(210)
Newborns and Infants
1675(11)
Problems in Newborns
1686(22)
Birth Defects
1708(18)
Chromosomal and Genetic Abnormalities
1726(5)
Problems in Infants and Very Young Children
1731(9)
Preschool and School-Aged Children
1740(5)
Behavioral and Developmental Problems in Young Children
1745(6)
Adolescents
1751(3)
Problems in Adolescents
1754(6)
Bacterial Infections
1760(8)
Viral Infections
1768(16)
Respiratory Disorders
1784(4)
Cystic Fibrosis
1788(4)
Digestive Disorders
1792(10)
Neurologic Disorders
1802(6)
Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders
1808(9)
Eye Disorders
1817(3)
Bone Disorders
1820(5)
Hereditary Connective Tissue Disorders
1825(4)
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
1829(1)
Diabetes Mellitus
1830(4)
Hereditary Metabolic Disorders
1834(7)
Hereditary Periodic Fever Syndromes
1841(2)
Childhood Cancers
1843(6)
Learning and Developmental Disorders
1849(7)
Cerebral Palsy
1856(2)
Mental Retardation/Intellectual Disability
1858(4)
Mental Health Disorders
1862(11)
Social Issues Affecting Children and Their Families
1873(6)
Child Neglect and Abuse
1879(4)
Section 24 Older People's Health Issues
1883(56)
The Aging Body
1884(12)
Aging and Drugs
1896(6)
Provision of Care
1902(8)
Health Care Coverage for Older People
1910(7)
Long-Term Care
1917(7)
Coping With Changes Related to Aging
1924(3)
Driving
1927(4)
Falls
1931(3)
Elder Mistreatment
1934(5)
Section 25 Injuries and Poisoning
1939(84)
First Aid
1940(8)
Burns
1948(4)
Fractures
1952(13)
Sports Injuries
1965(12)
Heat Disorders
1977(3)
Cold Injuries
1980(4)
Radiation Injury
1984(6)
Electrical and Lightning Injuries
1990(4)
Drowning
1994(2)
Diving and Compressed Air Injuries
1996(7)
Altitude Illness
2003(3)
Poisoning
2006(9)
Bites and Stings
2015(8)
Section 26 Special Subjects
2023(90)
The Science of Medicine and Clinical Trials
2024(6)
Medical Decision Making
2030(4)
Common Imaging Tests
2034(12)
Hospital Care
2046(6)
Surgery
2052(7)
Complementary and Alternative Medicine
2059(8)
Medicinal Herbs and Nutraceuticals
2067(11)
Drug Use and Abuse
2078(22)
Travel and Health
2100(7)
Amyloidosis
2107(2)
Disorders of Unknown Cause
2109(4)
Appendixes
2113(52)
Weights and Measures
2113(3)
Common Medical Tests
2116(8)
Drug Names: Generic and Trade
2124(27)
Resources for Help and Information
2151(14)
Index 2165

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