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Edzard Ernst MD PhD FRCP FRCPED
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The Desktop Guide to Complementary and Alternative Medicine: An Evidence-Based Approach |
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English |
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Paperback |
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480 |
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2006-08-16 |
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0723433836 |
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Mosby |
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2.03 pounds |
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6.22 x 0.87 x 9.17 inches |
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2 |
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Product Description
The 2nd edition of this highly successful essential clinical reference provides concise, evidence-based information on 69 popular forms of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), and 46 common conditions frequently treated with CAM. Each section has a clear and accessible design for quick decision-making, and includes an analysis of the most up-to-date research available. This handy reference also includes a searchable CD-ROM.
· Provides a single authoritative reference source on CAM for health professionals
· Takes a systematic and evidence-based approach
· Offers concise information on CAM diagnostic methods and treatments
· Summarizes clinical trial data on the effectiveness of CAM for specific conditions
· Alerts readers to cases where CAM may be risky or inappropriate
· Weighs up the benefits and risks of each CAM treatment
· Makes recommendations for practice in the context of conventional medical management
· Includes CD-ROM with fully searchable text
· CD-ROM includes links to Medline
· Thoroughly revised, updated and expanded
· Additional forms of CAM therapies and medicine
· Additional conditions frequently treated with CAM
· All literature searches fully updated and hundreds of new trials reviewed
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http://bookmooch.com/0723433836 |
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