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E-Book - The Desktop Guide to Complementary and Alternative Medicine

An Evidence-Based Approach

  • 2 Edición - 21 de junio de 2006
  • Última edición
  • Autor: Edzard Ernst
  • Editores: Max H. Pittler, Barbara Wider
  • Idioma: Inglés

The 2nd edition of this highly successful essential clinical reference provides concise, evidence-based information on 69 popular forms of complementary and alternative medicine… Leer más

Descripción

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.

Puntos claves

· 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

Detalles del producto

  • Edición: 2
  • Última edición
  • Publicado: 21 de junio de 2006
  • Idioma: Inglés

Sobre los editores

MP

Max H. Pittler

Afiliaciones y experiencia
Research Fellow in Complementary Medicine, Peninsula Medical School, Universities of Exeter and Plymouth, Exeter, UK

BW

Barbara Wider

Afiliaciones y experiencia
Research Fellow in Complementary Medicine, Peninsula Medical School, Universities of Exeter and Plymouth, Exeter, UK

Sobre el autor

EE

Edzard Ernst

Afiliaciones y experiencia
Professor of Complementary Medicine, Peninsula Medical School, Universities of Exeter and Plymouth, Exeter, UK