This book on complementary alternative medicine (CAM) for the Elderly provides a critical and objective evaluation of alternative medical therapy for the elderly. The focus on practical aspects such as adverse effects and general risks of various therapeutic methods makes it a valuable reference book for the general practitioner, for geriatricians and professionals within the area of alternative medicine, but also for interested laypeople. In the three sections, Epidemiology, Types of CAM, and Common Medical Problems and CAM, a broad range of issues are covered. They range from drug compliance in elderly people to CAM in the treatment of specific conditions such as pulmonary diseases, arthritis or cancer. The above features and in particular the unbiased approach to discuss the pros and cons of CAM make this publication a must-have for everybody searching for detailed information on alternative medicine for the elderly.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg Gmbh & Co. Kg
ISBN-13
9783642079139
eBay Product ID (ePID)
178343299
Product Key Features
Author
N. Cherniack, P. Cherniack
Publication Name
Alternative Medicine for the Elderly
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Subject
Medicine
Publication Year
2010
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
473 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
235mm
Item Width
155mm
Item Weight
747g
Additional Product Features
Editor
N. Cherniack, P. Cherniack
Country/Region of Manufacture
Germany
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