Jacqueline L. Longe – The Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine (5th edition, 9 Volume set)

Автор: Jacqueline L. Longe
Название книги: The Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine (9 Volume set)
Формат: PDF
Жанр: Медицина
Страницы: 6181
Качество: Изначально компьютерное, E-book

The Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, Fifth Edition
is a health reference product designed to inform and
educate readers about a wide variety of health topics,
including diseases, disorders, conditions, treatments
and diagnostic tests, diets, alternative treatments, and
prevention. Gale, Cengage Learning believes the product
to be comprehensive, but not necessarily definitive.
It is intended to supplement, not replace, consultation
with a physician or other healthcare practitioners.
While Gale, Cengage Learning has made substantial
efforts to provide information that is accurate, comprehensive,
and up-to-date, Gale, Cengage Learning
makes no representations or warranties of any kind,
including without limitation, warranties of merchantability
or fitness for a particular purpose, nor does it
guarantee the accuracy, comprehensiveness, or timeliness
of the information contained in this product.
Readers should be aware that the universe of medical
knowledge is constantly growing and changing, and
that differences of opinion exist among authorities.
Readers are also advised to seek professional diagnosis
and treatment for any medical condition, and to
discuss information obtained from this book with
their healthcare provider.

The Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine 5 (GEM5) is a
one-stop source for medical information on common
medical disorders, conditions, tests, treatments, drugs,
and other health-related topics, including high-profile
diseases such as AIDS, Alzheimer’s disease, cancer,
and heart disease. This encyclopedia avoids medical
jargon and uses language that laypersons can understand
while still providing thorough coverage of each
topic. The Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine 5 fills a gap
between basic consumer health resources, such as singlevolume
family medical guides, and highly technical professional
materials.
Scope
Almost 2,000 full-length articles are included in
The Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine 5, including disorders/
conditions, tests/procedures, and treatments/
therapies. Many common drugs are also covered,
with generic drug names appearing first and brand
names following in parentheses—e.g., acetaminophen
(Tylenol). Prominent individuals in medicine and historic
medical breakthroughs are highlighted as sidebars
that accompany the main topical essays. Articles follow
a standardized format that provides information at a
glance. Rubrics include:
Disorders and conditions
Definition
Description
Demographics
Causes and symptoms
Diagnosis
Treatment
Prognosis
Prevention
Resources
Key terms
Tests, treatments, therapies, and other procedures
Definition
Purpose
Precautions
Description
Preparation
Aftercare
Risks
Results
Alternatives
Resources
Key terms
Drugs, herbs, and supplements
Definition
Description
Recommended dosage
Precautions
Side effects
Interactions
Resources
Key terms
In recent years, there has been a resurgence of
interest in holistic medicine that emphasizes the connection
between mind and body. Aimed at achieving and
maintaining good health rather than just eliminating
disease, this approach has come to be known as alternative
medicine. The Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine 5
includes a number of essays on alternative therapies,
ranging from traditional Chinese medicine to homeopathy
and from meditation to aromatherapy. In addition
to full essays on alternative therapies, the encyclopedia
features specific Alternatives sections for diseases and
conditions that may be helped by complementary
therapies. The Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine 5 also
includes entries on diets, nutrition, and general wellness.
Inclusion criteria
A preliminary list of diseases, disorders, tests, and
treatments was compiled from a wide variety of sources,
including professional medical guides and textbooks
as well as consumer guides and encyclopedias.
Final selection of topics to include was made by the
advisory board in conjunction with the editor.
About the contributors
The essays were compiled by experienced medical
writers, including physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and
other healthcare professionals. GEM5 medical advisors
reviewed the completed essays to ensure that they are
appropriate, up to date, and medically accurate.
How to use this book
The Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine 5 has been
designed with ready reference in mind.
Straight alphabetical arrangement allows users to
locate information quickly.
Bold-faced terms function as print hyperlinks that
point the reader to related entries in the encyclopedia.
Cross-references placed throughout the encyclopedia
direct readers to where information on subjects without
entries can be found. Synonyms and acronyms
are also cross-referenced.
A list of key terms are provided where appropriate to
define unfamiliar terms or concepts.
A chronology highlights significant events and discoveries
in the field of medicine that helps give the
reader a broad sense of the development of western
medicine through time and its importance in establishing
public health standards.
Valuable contact information for organizations and
support groups is included with each entry. The
appendix contains an extensive list of organizations
arranged in alphabetical order.
The resources section directs users to additional sources
of medical information on a topic.
A comprehensive general index allows users to easily
target detailed aspects of any topic, including Latin
names.
Graphics
The Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine 5 is enhanced
with over 850 images, including photos, charts, tables,
and detailed illustrations