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Title: The Johns Hopkins Medical Guide to Health After 50: The Latest Recommendations from the Hopkins Specialists
by Simeon Margolis
ISBN: 0-929661-73-7
Publisher: Rebus, Inc.
Pub. Date: October, 2002
Format: Hardcover
Volumes: 1
List Price(USD): $39.95
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Average Customer Rating: 4.67 (3 reviews)

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Rating: 4
Summary: very useful
Comment: comprehensive, incredibly useful and easy to read.

Definitely worth keeping in the home.

Rating: 5
Summary: Extensive and right on target
Comment: From the highly respected John Hopkins University Medical School, "The John Hopkins Medical Guide to Health After 50" provides extensive information in an easy to use and easy to understand format. It is logically divided into three major divisions plus several extremely useful appendices. The three major divisions are Disease Prevention, a thorough Body Atlas, and the alphabetic Guide to Medical Disorders.

The section on Disease Prevention includes information on longevity, exercises, diet, Weight control, smoking, alcohol, and screening tests. It carefully discusses each of these items and their importance to keeping healthy.

The section on the Body Atlas is exactly what you would expect from the name. It is thoroughly illustrated and covers all major organs and structures of the body including the skeletal system, eyes, ears, endocrine system, digestive system, and others. The only one that I found lacking was the part on the muscular system. With a frontal view of the muscular system it clearly shows how they relate to each other, however, there was no illustration of the muscular system of the back. Since back problems are fairly common as we age I would have like to have seen a view of the back muscles in addition to the frontal. All the illustrations provided are detailed, in full color and well designed.

The Medical Disorders division is by far the most extensive section. It covers all the expected items such as arthritis, breast cancer, chronic pain, coronary disease, and emphysema. But it also includes some unexpected topics such as bipolar disorder, sleeping problems, and even wrinkles. Each disorder typically include information on causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options, side effects, involved structures, current research, and alternative therapies. It is easy to look through a particular disorder and come away with sufficient knowledge to intelligently discuss the condition with your physician. Knowing what questions to ask and the purpose of a suggested treatment regimen is a critical step in taking control and responsibility for your own health. This book provides you with that knowledge.

A very highly recommended book, it is extensive in its coverage, filled with excellent illustrations that clearly demonstrate the accompanying text, contains a medical glossary, and a thorough listing of support groups and organizations for various disorders. With over a hundred specific ailments common in people over 50 this is an important reference text for any home.

Rating: 5
Summary: An excellent book, beautifully produced
Comment: A terrific guide to all of the major medical disorders for people who reach a certain age! Easy use A to Z format, colorful illustrations, and written in clear language, this is a must-have medical book for yourself, or for a loved one. It is ideal for people caring for their elderly relatives as well.

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