In this era of abundant health information from many different sources, you can trust theAmerican Medical Association Concise Medical Encyclopedia to bring you accurate, authoritative information drawing on the expertise of doctors including a broad spectrum of specialists. TheAmerican Medical Association Concise Medical Encyclopedia covers thousands of topics, including diseases, diagnostic procedures, and treatments, offering clear, succinct descriptions and practical information to help you protect your family’s health and communicate better with doctors. The American Medical Association Concise Medical Encyclopedia is an essential book for every home and includes:·A-Z format that covers everything from Avian flu to Z-plasty·Over 3,000 up-to-date entries, including the new USDA food pyramid and revised CPR procedures·Causes, symptoms, and treatments for most medical conditions·Easy to use charts to help readers find the possible causes of common symptoms·Over 125 illustrations Read Less