The Desktop Guide to Complementary and Alternative Medicine

ISBN: 9780723433835

出版社: Elsevier Science Health Science div

出版年: 2006-8

页数: 480

定价: 393.00元

装帧: Pap

内容简介

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