Ultimate Medical Encyclopedia is a revolutionary
visual guide to the human body and the medical
conditions that affect it, which can sometimes be
diagnosed simply by how a patient looks.A" It features
hundreds of fine photographs and startlingly precise
medical illustrations that explain the human body and
detail more than 400 medical conditions and illnesses,
from the most common and benign to the rarest and most
serious. These illustrations were produced by a team of
medical illustrators according to a rigorous
methodology, allowing for unprecedented views of the
entire human body that have an unparalleled degree of
realism. All illustrations were designed with the very
latest technology and have been validated by a team of
more than 300 physicians, medical specialists and
university professors. The entire human body is revealed
and recreated through a unique approach to medical
imagery. By precisely illustrating and examining every
physiological system of the human body, this
comprehensive reference book gives the reader a base
from which to understand illnesses and conditions and
their symptoms, including the mechanisms that cause
cancer, high blood pressure, diabetes, allergies,
depression and sleep disorders. For example, the heart
is examined in minute detail and then angina, myocardial
infarction, atherosclerosis, angioplasty and coronary
bypass surgery are fully illustrated and discussed. The
comprehensive coverage includes: - Human cells, blood,
the immune system. - Skin, bones and muscles. - The
nervous and sensory systems. - The cardiovascular and
respiratory systems. - The digestive and urinary
systems. - The endocrine system. - Reproduction,
childhood and adolescence. - Alternative care. - Medical
devices, from stents to prosthetic hips. There is also
expert guidance on how to maintain good health, and
general topics such as pregnancy, child growth,
nutrition, physical exercise and ageing are also
addressed. The expert biological and medical information
is complemented by a practical index of symptoms that
helps readers decide whether to consult a doctor or not.
There is also a directory of resources for those wanting
to access more information. From how organs work to what
causes cancer to grow to whether or not vitamins are
useful, easy to understand descriptions and expert,
practical advice make Ultimate Medical Encyclopedia an
essential guide to the well-being of the entire
family.
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