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The Merck Manual of Medical Information: Home Edition
The world's bestselling medical reference is now available in every day language. Comprehensive, accurate information is offered, with contributions from more than 300 leading medical experts. 300+ illustrations.
1509 pages, Hardcover
First published September 1, 1997
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March 20, 2008
Essential for every hypochondriac.
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September 23, 2008i want to read this book
July 11, 2012
Reference book. Must have on board.
April 5, 2013
IMPORTANT: Keep this book in case zombie apocalypse happens.
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February 9, 2017Merck Manual home Ed. @2003, ISBN: 0911910352, HB/DJ eBay $4.99, 3/2012
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March 30, 2025
Une référence indispensable à prix abordable. Le livre de toutes maladies et autres pathologies de l'organisme humain.
Vous êtes auteur et vous cherchez un truc bizarre pour agrémenter votre récit ? Ne cherchez pas plus loin. Vous trouverez ici toute l'information nécessaire pour concocter un épisode de Trauma ou de House. Pensez aux belles morts surprenantes dont vous pouvez pimenter votre polar, ou les maladies incapacitantes dont vous pouvez affubler votre personnage principal : dyschézie ou autres pulpites. Ha ! Jetez de la poudre aux yeux à vos lecteurs.
Reste que c'est une sorte d'indispensable de la maladie. Les articles, innombrables, font le tour de la question : symptômes, diagnostics et traitements. Le corps humain est absolument fascinant pour la variété de maladies qu'il peut abriter. Un excellent livre quand on a quelques minutes de lecture devant soi.
Absolument pas recommandé aux hypocondriaques, sauf aux hypocondriaques masochistes.
Pour référence seulement. (À noter que le Merck Veterinary Manual est aussi disponible. Very interesting aussi).
2010
Vous êtes auteur et vous cherchez un truc bizarre pour agrémenter votre récit ? Ne cherchez pas plus loin. Vous trouverez ici toute l'information nécessaire pour concocter un épisode de Trauma ou de House. Pensez aux belles morts surprenantes dont vous pouvez pimenter votre polar, ou les maladies incapacitantes dont vous pouvez affubler votre personnage principal : dyschézie ou autres pulpites. Ha ! Jetez de la poudre aux yeux à vos lecteurs.
Reste que c'est une sorte d'indispensable de la maladie. Les articles, innombrables, font le tour de la question : symptômes, diagnostics et traitements. Le corps humain est absolument fascinant pour la variété de maladies qu'il peut abriter. Un excellent livre quand on a quelques minutes de lecture devant soi.
Absolument pas recommandé aux hypocondriaques, sauf aux hypocondriaques masochistes.
Pour référence seulement. (À noter que le Merck Veterinary Manual est aussi disponible. Very interesting aussi).
2010
June 7, 2022
The Merck Manual is one of those reference books you really hope you'll never have to seriously use, but you'll be REALLY glad you have it, if you did.
A symptom based medical reference, it's well written in layman's terms to allow anyone the ability to search and review possible diagnosis while also providing treatment.
This was one of those "if you see it, grab it" books. It's popular enough right until you want to buy it, then you can't find it anywhere.
So this is me saying: "if it come across it in your travels, grab it. You never know if you'll need it. "
A symptom based medical reference, it's well written in layman's terms to allow anyone the ability to search and review possible diagnosis while also providing treatment.
This was one of those "if you see it, grab it" books. It's popular enough right until you want to buy it, then you can't find it anywhere.
So this is me saying: "if it come across it in your travels, grab it. You never know if you'll need it. "
August 30, 2023
A decent book with some good medical information in it. It could have been more detailed, in my opinion.
June 14, 2008
The plot of this book is very clear: you will suffer from something and possibly die unless you can identify it and get yourself help.
There are subplots, such as a loved one develops a terrifying cough, or an odd purplish stain on her skin, or a child will have headaches that should not be braved at such a young age.
There is always pain that should be explained. Or pain that is inexplicable. In any case, this is a fascinating book that will keep you up nights.
There are subplots, such as a loved one develops a terrifying cough, or an odd purplish stain on her skin, or a child will have headaches that should not be braved at such a young age.
There is always pain that should be explained. Or pain that is inexplicable. In any case, this is a fascinating book that will keep you up nights.
July 12, 2008
I am surprised that this book is such a page turner. My intention was to read it for a particular class, but I find myself browsing, just picking it up and reading where it opens - like a meditation or oracle.
It is well written and I recommend it heartily.
It is well written and I recommend it heartily.
December 25, 2008
This is an excellent resourse, even in this internet age. I've been known to lose an hour or two with the darn thing when I was just looking up one thing. It's packed with information that is easy to understand and references that are easy to navigate.
July 2, 2008
This is my Bible. Right by my bedside.
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May 18, 2009
The most basic book that I used to survive 1st year to even 3rd year med school. Very easy to understand informations to diseases that needs further basic explanations to students.
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July 15, 2010This is an essential part of a well-stocked library. And it is VERY useful if you are concerned that you're dying of a dread disease. You probably aren't.
June 6, 2013
This is not one to read cover to cover...it's my resource book..for medical info...among others.
September 15, 2015
A great book to read for all medical professions
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