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'''''The Merck Manuals''''' (outside the U.S. and Canada '''''The MSD Manuals''''') are medical references published by the American pharmaceutical company [[Merck & Co.]] (known as MSD outside the [[United States]] and [[Canada]]), that cover a wide range of medical topics, including disorders, tests, diagnoses, and [[Drug|drugs]]. The manuals have been published since 1899, when Merck & Co. was still a subsidiary of the [[Germany|German]] company [[Merck Group|Merck]].
'''''The Merck Manuals''''' (outside the U.S. and Canada '''''The MSD Manuals''''') are medical references published by the American [[pharmaceutical company]] [[Merck & Co.]] (known as MSD outside the [[United States]] and [[Canada]]), that cover a wide range of [[medical]] topics, including disorders, tests, [[Diagnosis|diagnoses]], and [[Drug|drugs]]. The manuals have been published since 1899, when Merck & Co. was still a [[subsidiary]] of the [[Germany|German]] company [[Merck Group|Merck]].


These manuals were originally developed in book form, but have been updated and converted to digital formats, including [[Website|websites]] and [[Mobile app|mobile apps]]. Digital versions also include audio, [[3D models]], and [[Animation|animations]].<ref>{{cite journal |author= White SM |title= Merck Manuals Information Online &lt;http://www.merck.com/mmhe&gt; |journal= J Consum Health Internet |year=2009 |volume=13 |issue=1 |pages=66–76 |doi=10.1080/15398280802674883 }}</ref>
These manuals were originally developed in book form, but have been updated and converted to [[digital formats]], including [[Website|websites]] and [[Mobile app|mobile apps]]. Digital versions also include audio, [[3D models]], and [[Animation|animations]].<ref>{{cite journal |author= White SM |title= Merck Manuals Information Online &lt;http://www.merck.com/mmhe&gt; |journal= J Consum Health Internet |year=2009 |volume=13 |issue=1 |pages=66–76 |doi=10.1080/15398280802674883 }}</ref>


The first Merck Manual, ''Merck's Manual of the Materia Medica'' (1899), was a small reference book that became widely used: by the 1980s it had become the world's best-selling medical text. Since then, several manuals have been produced, and are regularly updated. The titles include:<ref name=mm2>{{cite web |url=http://merckmanuals.com/home/about/about_the_merck_manual_home_health_handbookonline_version/committed_to_providing_medical_information_merck_and_the_merck_manuals.html |title= Committed to providing medical information: Merck and The Merck Manuals |year=2007 |accessdate=2009-06-16 |publisher=Merck}}</ref>
The first Merck Manual, ''Merck's Manual of the Materia Medica'' (1899), was a small [[Reference work|reference book]] that became widely used: by the 1980s it had become the world's [[best-selling]] medical text. Since then, several manuals have been produced, and are regularly updated. The titles include:<ref name=mm2>{{cite web |url=http://merckmanuals.com/home/about/about_the_merck_manual_home_health_handbookonline_version/committed_to_providing_medical_information_merck_and_the_merck_manuals.html |title= Committed to providing medical information: Merck and The Merck Manuals |year=2007 |accessdate=2009-06-16 |publisher=Merck}}</ref>


* ''[[The Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy]]'', commonly called ''The Merck Manual''. This is the descendant of the 1899 book.
* ''[[The Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy]]'', commonly called ''The Merck Manual''. This is the descendant of the 1899 book.
* ''The Merck Manual—Home Health Handbook'' is a consumer edition, introduced in 1997. An updated third edition was released in 2009.
* ''The Merck Manual—Home Health Handbook'' is a [[consumer]] edition, introduced in 1997. An updated third edition was released in 2009.
* ''The Merck Manual of Patient Symptoms'' was a small printed reference summary of symptoms intended for medical students, physician assistants, and the like.
* ''The Merck Manual of Patient Symptoms'' was a small printed reference summary of symptoms intended for [[medical students]], [[Physician assistant|physician assistants]], and the like.
* ''[[The Merck Veterinary Manual]]'', introduced in 1955, covers animal health care.
* ''[[The Merck Veterinary Manual]]'', introduced in 1955, covers [[animal health]] care.
* ''The Merck Manual for Pet Health'' is a consumer, or pet owner, edition.
* ''The Merck Manual for Pet Health'' is a consumer, or [[pet owner]], edition.
* ''The Merck Manual of Geriatrics'' was introduced in 1990, focusing on health care for older patients.
* ''The Merck Manual of Geriatrics'' was introduced in 1990, focusing on health care for older [[Patient|patients]].
* ''The Merck Manual of Health & Aging'' is a consumer edition.
* ''The Merck Manual of Health & Aging'' is a consumer edition.


The Manuals for human health were converted to a web format in 2015 and are hosted on MerckManuals.com in the US and Canada, and MSDManuals.com throughout the rest of the world. These sites include two versions tailored for consumers and for health care professionals respectively. The Manuals are available online in 12 languages.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-merck-co-idUSKBN0OW2RW20150616 |title= Merck Manuals health guides go digital, and free, in global push |year=2015 |accessdate=2017-03-24 |publisher=Reuters}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.msdmanuals.com/professional/resourcespages/global-medical-knowledge |title= Global Medical Knowledge - MSD Manuals}}</ref> The Manuals for animal health were converted to a web format in 2002 and are hosted on MerckVetManual.com (outside the U.S. and Canada MSDVetManual.com).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/merck-veterinary-manual-goes-online |title= Merck Veterinary Manual goes online |year=2002 |accessdate=2017-03-24 |publisher=dvm360 Magazine}}</ref>
The Manuals for [[human health]] were converted to a [[web-based]] format in 2015 and are hosted on MerckManuals.com in the US and Canada, and MSDManuals.com throughout the rest of the world. These sites include two versions tailored for consumers and for [[health care professionals]] respectively. The Manuals are available online in 12 languages.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-merck-co-idUSKBN0OW2RW20150616 |title= Merck Manuals health guides go digital, and free, in global push |year=2015 |accessdate=2017-03-24 |publisher=Reuters}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.msdmanuals.com/professional/resourcespages/global-medical-knowledge |title= Global Medical Knowledge - MSD Manuals}}</ref> The Manuals for animal health were converted to a web-based format in 2002 and are hosted on MerckVetManual.com (outside the U.S. and Canada MSDVetManual.com).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/merck-veterinary-manual-goes-online |title= Merck Veterinary Manual goes online |year=2002 |accessdate=2017-03-24 |publisher=dvm360 Magazine}}</ref>


==See also==
==See also==
* ''[[The Merck Index]]'' is a related product aimed at chemists; originally published in 1889, it predates ''The Merck Manual''.<ref name=mm2 /> It is now produced by the [[Royal Society of Chemistry]].
* ''[[The Merck Index]]'' is a related product aimed at [[Chemist|chemists]]; originally published in 1889, it predates ''The Merck Manual''.<ref name=mm2 /> It is now produced by the [[Royal Society of Chemistry]].


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 15:39, 17 January 2024

The Merck (MSD) Manuals
AuthorMerck & Co.
LanguageEnglish, Spanish, French
GenreHealth information
Published1899
Websitewww.merckmanuals.com (U.S. and Canada)
www.msdmanuals.com (worldwide)

The Merck Manuals (outside the U.S. and Canada The MSD Manuals) are medical references published by the American pharmaceutical company Merck & Co. (known as MSD outside the United States and Canada), that cover a wide range of medical topics, including disorders, tests, diagnoses, and drugs. The manuals have been published since 1899, when Merck & Co. was still a subsidiary of the German company Merck.

These manuals were originally developed in book form, but have been updated and converted to digital formats, including websites and mobile apps. Digital versions also include audio, 3D models, and animations.[1]

The first Merck Manual, Merck's Manual of the Materia Medica (1899), was a small reference book that became widely used: by the 1980s it had become the world's best-selling medical text. Since then, several manuals have been produced, and are regularly updated. The titles include:[2]

The Manuals for human health were converted to a web-based format in 2015 and are hosted on MerckManuals.com in the US and Canada, and MSDManuals.com throughout the rest of the world. These sites include two versions tailored for consumers and for health care professionals respectively. The Manuals are available online in 12 languages.[3][4] The Manuals for animal health were converted to a web-based format in 2002 and are hosted on MerckVetManual.com (outside the U.S. and Canada MSDVetManual.com).[5]

See also

References

  1. ^ White SM (2009). "Merck Manuals Information Online <http://www.merck.com/mmhe>". J Consum Health Internet. 13 (1): 66–76. doi:10.1080/15398280802674883.
  2. ^ a b "Committed to providing medical information: Merck and The Merck Manuals". Merck. 2007. Retrieved 2009-06-16.
  3. ^ "Merck Manuals health guides go digital, and free, in global push". Reuters. 2015. Retrieved 2017-03-24.
  4. ^ "Global Medical Knowledge - MSD Manuals".
  5. ^ "Merck Veterinary Manual goes online". dvm360 Magazine. 2002. Retrieved 2017-03-24.

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