| View Larger Image | 21st Century Ultimate Medical Guide to Pfiesteria Piscicida and Protozoan Infections, Harmful Algal Blooms - Authoritative Clinical Information for Physicians and Patients (Two CD-ROM Set) | CD-ROMby PM Medical Health News (Author)
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| | Binding: | CD-ROM | | Publisher: | Progressive Management | | Page Count: | 63,580 Pages | | Publication Date: | June 05, 2009 |
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Product Description
This up-to-date and comprehensive set of two CD-ROM discs provides a superb collection of authoritative documents on the subject of Pfiesteria piscicida. P. piscicida is a microscopic alga that lives in estuaries-where freshwater streams or rivers mix with and salt water-along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts. Researchers at North Carolina State University first identified P. piscicida in 1988 in fish cultures. Since then, scientists have advanced many theories about the organism's life cycle and its possible effects on the health of fish and humans. P. piscicida is a dinoflagellate, a free-swimming, single-celled organism that uses other organisms to create food from sunlight. Dinoflagellates are a natural part of the marine environment, and most dinoflagellates are not toxic. Some researchers have suggested that P. piscicida produces toxins that might be dangerous to humans, but so far researchers have not identified any such toxins. In 1998, Congress appropriated funds to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to address concerns about human health effects possibly associated with exposure to P. piscicida. For patients, practical information is provided in clearly written patient education documents. For medical professionals, doctor reference tools and texts have detailed technical information and clinical background material. There is no other reference that is as fast, convenient, and portable - everything you need to know, from the federal sources you trust. This thoroughly researched collection presents vital information from many authoritative sources: Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Centers for Disease Control (CDC), National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the relevant institute for this disease, and others. In addition to the comprehensive disease-specific coverage, this disc set also includes our Medical Encyclopedia, a $19.95 value! The Encyclopedia presents a collection of official documents about a wide range of medical topics, diseases, illnesses, health and wellness. There is vital information from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), National Cancer Institute, and more. Topics covered include: major diseases, including cancer, heart and vascular disease, stroke, blood diseases and disorders, lung diseases, and neurological disorders such as dementia and epilepsy * CDC Health Topics A to Z, Foodborne Illnesses, Infants and Children, Injuries, Occupational Health, Older Adults, Women * CDC Travelers' Health - Destinations, Vaccinations, Diseases, Mosquito, Tick, Food, Water, Clinics, Yellow Book, Children, Airplanes, Cruise Ships, Special Needs, Relief Workers * Dietary Guidelines * NIH A to Z from abnormalities to X-rays. Since navigating the Internet to find additional non-governmental medical information can be confusing, we've also provided our exclusive "Guide to Leading Medical Websites" with updated links to 67 of the best sites for medical information! Built-in weblinks let you quickly check for the latest clinical updates directly from the government and the best commercial portals, news sites, reference/textbook/non-commercial portals, and health organizations. |
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