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by Sanjeev Nanda (Author)
A browsable, illustrated one-stop shop for reliable and updated information on the signs, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention of most common health conditions.
Allergies, breast cancer, hyperthyroidism, PTSD, shin splints - when you've got questions about health conditions, you want quick, clear answers. You'll find them in the second edition of Mayo Clinic A to Z Health Guide, with information on identifying, treating and preventing a wide range of medical problems from experts at the top-ranked U.S. hospital. With topics ranging from hiccups to cancer, the full-color pages inside Mayo Clinic A to Z Health Guide feature medical illustrations that add clarity to complex medical concepts, and the user-friendly design helps you easily find what you're looking for such as:- Questions like, 'What is it?' and 'What's the cause?'
- The latest knowledge of risk factors
- Symptom checker, with comprehensive lists of common signs and symptoms
- What tests to expect, to help you approach any health care visit feeling prepared
- Treatment, including updated medication options
- Lifestyle tips for treatment and prevention in your daily life
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150+ common conditions. Uncommon expertise.
Answers and advice from Mayo Clinic experts, at your fingertips.
When you have questions about your health, you want quick, clear answers -- or, when things get more complex, a road map of sorts. You'll find those in this second edition of Mayo Clinic A to Z Health Guide, with updated guidance on a wide range of medical problems. Easy-to-understand explanations cover:
- In plain terms, What is it?
- Risk factors and What's the cause?
- Comprehensive lists of common signs and symptoms
- What tests to expect, to help you approach any health care visit feeling prepared
- Treatment options, including innovative medications and procedures
- Lifestyle tips for managing and preventing health issues in your daily life
Author Biography
Sanjeev Nanda, M.D., is a consultant in general internal medicine at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. A passionate educator, he has helped to create continuing medical education courses focused on fibromyalgia, medically unexplained symptoms and updates in the field of internal medicine. He has also received awards for excellence in teaching as an assistant professor at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science. Dr. Nanda has a broad interest in medicine with a particular interest in preventive health and lifestyle medicine.
