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| View Larger Image | Neurofibromatosis - A Medical Dictionary, Bibliography, and Annotated Research Guide to Internet References | Paperbackby ICON Health Publications (Author)
| List Price: | $28.95 | | | Available: | Usually ships in 24 hours |
| | Binding: | Paperback | | Publisher: | ICON Health Publications | | Page Count: | 260 Pages | | Publication Date: | February 13, 2004 | | Sales Rank: | 2,005,931nd |
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Product Description
In March 2001, the National Institutes of Health issued the following warning: "The number of Web sites offering health-related resources grows every day. Many sites provide valuable information, while others may have information that is unreliable or misleading." Furthermore, because of the rapid increase in Internet-based information, many hours can be wasted searching, selecting, and printing.This book was created for medical professionals, students, and members of the general public who want to conduct medical research using the most advanced tools available and spending the least amount of time doing so. |
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