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The term Alternative Medicine encompasses many forms, and elicits at least as many opinions. This authoritative, objective set is in tune with the subjects that matter to students and researchers, presenting four volumes of current, unbiased information on alternative and complementary medical practices. Covering all aspects of the subjectTherapies, Conditions/Diseases, Herbs/Plants and Peoplethe Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine identifies 150 types of alternative medicine being practiced today, including reflexology, acupressure, acupuncture, chelation therapy, kinesiology, yoga, chiropractic, Feldenkrais, polarity therapy, detoxification, naturopathy, Chinese medicine, biofeedback, Ayurveda and osteopathy. For the practitioner or interested patient, there are current training requirements, listings of organizations, as well as descriptions of treatments.

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This digital document is an article from Biotech Business, published by Worldwide Videotex on July 1, 2003. The length of the article is 709 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: STUDY SHOWS SECRETIN REDUCES POST-ERCP PANCREATITIS.
Publication: Biotech Business (Newsletter)
Date: July 1, 2003
Publisher: Worldwide Videotex
Volume: 16Issue: 7Page: NA

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This digital document is an article from MedSurg Nursing, published by Jannetti Publications, Inc. on February 1, 1999. The length of the article is 5786 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

From the author: Acute pancreatitis is a complex, life-threatening disease that requires diligent and comprehensive medical and nursing care. Recent research and expert panels consensus statements provide new direction with regard to the causes, diagnosis, prognostic indicators, treatment, and nursing care of patients with acute pancreatitis.

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Title: Update on Acute Pancreatitis.
Author: Barbara S. Aronson
Publication: MedSurg Nursing (Refereed)
Date: February 1, 1999
Publisher: Jannetti Publications, Inc.
Volume: 8Issue: 1Page: 9(1)

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This is a 3-in-1 reference book. It gives a complete medical dictionary covering hundreds of terms and expressions relating to pancreatitis. It also gives extensive lists of bibliographic citations. Finally, it provides information to users on how to update their knowledge using various Internet resources. The book is designed for physicians, medical students preparing for Board examinations, medical researchers, and patients who want to become familiar with research dedicated to pancreatitis.If your time is valuable, this book is for you. First, you will not waste time searching the Internet while missing a lot of relevant information. Second, the book also saves you time indexing and defining entries. Finally, you will not waste time and money printing hundreds of web pages.Download Description
This is a 3-in-1 reference book. It gives a complete medical dictionary covering hundreds of terms and expressions relating to pancreatitis. It also gives extensive lists of bibliographic citations. Finally, it provides information to users on how to update their knowledge using various Internet resources. The book is designed for physicians, medical students preparing for Board examinations, medical researchers, and patients who want to become familiar with research dedicated to pancreatitis. If your time is valuable, this book is for you. First, you will not waste time searching the Internet while missing a lot of relevant information. Second, the book also saves you time indexing and defining entries. Finally, you will not waste time and money printing hundreds of web pages. ... Read more

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Two authors with special interests in the field of pancreatology present an up-to-date overview of acute and chronic pancreatitis. The etiology, pathophysiology, and clinical features of these diseases are included as well as complications, treatment strategies, and prognostic factors. Two chapters about congenital abnormalities and hereditary pancreatic diseases complete this book. Every chapter is well-structured to make the book useful for everyday practice. It can also be used as an actual reference book. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Southern Medical Journal, published by Southern Medical Association on September 1, 2004. The length of the article is 1006 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Eosinophilic gastroenteritis, ascites, and pancreatitis: a case report and review of the literature.(Case Report)
Author: Connie D. Le
Publication: Southern Medical Journal (Refereed)
Date: September 1, 2004
Publisher: Southern Medical Association
Volume: 97Issue: 9Page: 905(2)

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This is a 3-in-1 reference book. It gives a complete medical dictionary covering hundreds of terms and expressions relating to chronic pancreatitis. It also gives extensive lists of bibliographic citations. Finally, it provides information to users on how to update their knowledge using various Internet resources. The book is designed for physicians, medical students preparing for Board examinations, medical researchers, and patients who want to become familiar with research dedicated to chronic pancreatitis.If your time is valuable, this book is for you. First, you will not waste time searching the Internet while missing a lot of relevant information. Second, the book also saves you time indexing and defining entries. Finally, you will not waste time and money printing hundreds of web pages.Download Description
This is a 3-in-1 reference book. It gives a complete medical dictionary covering hundreds of terms and expressions relating to chronic pancreatitis. It also gives extensive lists of bibliographic citations. Finally, it provides information to users on how to update their knowledge using various Internet resources. The book is designed for physicians, medical students preparing for Board examinations, medical researchers, and patients who want to become familiar with research dedicated to chronic pancreatitis. If your time is valuable, this book is for you. First, you will not waste time searching the Internet while missing a lot of relevant information. Second, the book also saves you time indexing and defining entries. Finally, you will not waste time and money printing hundreds of web pages. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Internal Medicine News, published by International Medical News Group on June 15, 2004. The length of the article is 4480 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Incidence of acute pancreatitis on the rise.(Gastroenterology)
Author: Doug Brunk
Publication: Internal Medicine News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: June 15, 2004
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 37Issue: 12Page: 62(1)

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This digital document is an article from Southern Medical Journal, published by Southern Medical Association on January 1, 2003. The length of the article is 2341 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Association of pancreatitis with administration of contrast medium and intravenous lipid emulsion in a patient with the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. (Case Report).
Author: Vijaykumar S. Kasi
Publication: Southern Medical Journal (Refereed)
Date: January 1, 2003
Publisher: Southern Medical Association
Volume: 96Issue: 1Page: 66(4)

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This digital document is an article from Southern Medical Journal, published by Southern Medical Association on October 1, 2004. The length of the article is 305 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Acute pancreatitis as a manifestation of HIV seroconversion.(Section on Gastroenterology)(Brief Article)
Author: Sarah Jorgensen
Publication: Southern Medical Journal (Refereed)
Date: October 1, 2004
Publisher: Southern Medical Association
Volume: 97Issue: 10Page: S15(2)

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The article is excerpted fromGale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine.
"Gale's products are known to be thorough, well-researched, and good reference tools.This item is no exception...
This is a valuable resource for readers who are seeking information on complementary medicine and herbal remedies. The scope of this encyclopedia is comprehensive, but not definitive. Readers should use this as a supplement,.to professional healthcare consultation. This source has been a long-awaited product for the consolidation of general alternative medicine information."
-- ARBA (2002)

Information on recommended therapies for specific disorders and diseases, medicinal uses for plants and herbs are balanced by conclusions of studies on efficacy and analysis of current levels of acceptance by traditional scientists and doctors. Biographies of pioneers in the field -- including Deepak Chopra, Edward Bach and David Palmer --appear as sidebars through the text. Included are 39 sidebars. Each volume contains a color photo insert containing images of herbs. There are more than 275 disease/condition entries, 300 herb/remedy entries, and 150 therapies. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Cat Watch, published by Thomson Gale on February 1, 2007. The length of the article is 1282 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Diagnosis: pancreatitis: the inability of the pancreas to produce important digestive enzymes can kill a cat. Here are the signs to looks for.(Disease)
Author: Tom Ewing
Publication: Cat Watch (Magazine/Journal)
Date: February 1, 2007
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 11Issue: 2Page: 12(2)

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This digital document is an article from Southern Medical Journal, published by Thomson Gale on May 1, 2007. The length of the article is 764 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Acute pancreatitis induced by adult precursor B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia associated with complex cytogenetics.(Letters to the Editor)(Letter to the editor)
Author: Amr Hanbali
Publication: Southern Medical Journal (Magazine/Journal)
Date: May 1, 2007
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 100Issue: 5Page: 548(2)

Article Type: Letter to the editor

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