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Magill’s Medical Guide

Library Journal Review: “The content in this critically acclaimed five-volume set, now in its fourth edition, has been evaluated by a panel of medical consultants and then updated by experts or re-edited to ensure currency and accuracy. The guide now includes over 1000 essays, ranging in length from 500 to 3500 words; more than 400 photographs and drawings; and 644 sidebars and tables. The new edition introduces particularly current subject areas such as facial transplantation and avian influenza (bird flu), as well as 44 “In the News” sidebars that evaluate recent media stories about ongoing research and experimental treatments. Counting among the topics covered are the dangerous side effects of Ambien and other sleep aids, new treatments for Alzheimer’s disease and breast cancer, and Iraq War-related diseases. Also noteworthy is the addition of “Symptoms and Warning Signs” and a “Pharmaceutical List” surveying brand-name and generic drugs. Special features include the “Alphabetical List of Contents” in every volume, “Entries by Specialties and Related Fields,” and “Entries by Anatomy or System Affected.” There is also a glossary of medical terms, a list of almost 900 “Diseases and Other Medical Conditions,” an appendix detailing the training and duties of various health-care providers, a list of medical journals, a “General Bibliography and Web Site Directory,” a helpful resource list, and a comprehensive subject index. For each disease and disorder, a concise information box lists causes, symptoms, duration, and treatments, which allows readers quick-reference access.”