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Living With Hepatitis C For Dummies
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11,99 € |
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| Verlag: | Wiley |
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| Veröffentl.: | 22.04.2005 |
| ISBN/EAN: | 9780471751014 |
| Sprache: | englisch |
| Anzahl Seiten: | 320 |
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Beschreibungen
A comprehensive, empathetic guide for anyone suffering from this serious liver disease<br /> Approximately 4 million Americans and 170 million people worldwide suffer from hepatitis C, a viral liver disease that is treatable but not curable. It accounts for more than 40 percent of U.S. liver disease deaths-about 8,000 to 10,000 people annually-and is the most common reason for liver transplantation. This compassionate guide explains how hepatitis C affects the liver and the body and provides solid advice on today's treatment options-from drugs (and their side effects) to transplants and alternative therapies-as well as tips on dealing with the emotional and financial burdens the disease brings with it.<br /> Nina L Paul, PhD (New York, NY) earned her doctorate in infectious disease epidemiology and immunology from Yale University. She has researched viruses (human immunodeficiency virus and others) and the immune system.
<p>Foreword xvii</p> <p>Introduction 1</p> <p><b>Part I: Understanding and Exposing Hepatitis C 7</b></p> <p>Chapter 1: Conquering Hepatitis C 9</p> <p>Chapter 2: Talking about Transmission 19</p> <p>Chapter 3: Let’s Get Ready to Rumble: Hepatitis C versus Your Immune System 29</p> <p>Chapter 4: Infecting the Liver: Symptoms and Progression of the Disease 39</p> <p><b>Part II: Diagnosing and Treating the Disease 51</b></p> <p>Chapter 5: Building Your Medical Support Team 53</p> <p>Chapter 6: Testing for the Hepatitis C Virus 67</p> <p>Chapter 7: Testing the Liver 79</p> <p>Chapter 8: Prescribing Medical Treatment 91</p> <p>Chapter 9: Getting a New Liver 109</p> <p>Chapter 10: Looking at Types of Treatment: Western, Complementary, and Alternative Medicine 119</p> <p><b>Part III: Living a Good Life with Hep C 133</b></p> <p>Chapter 11: Eating and Drinking for Health 135</p> <p>Chapter 12: Avoiding Harmful Substances 157</p> <p>Chapter 13: Moving and Grooving to Reduce Stress and Feel Better 173</p> <p>Chapter 14: Surrounding Yourself with Support 189</p> <p>Chapter 15: Working through Relationships and Telling Others 199</p> <p>Chapter 16: Facing Financial and Workplace Challenges 209</p> <p><b>Part IV: Considering Different Groups with Hepatitis C 223</b></p> <p>Chapter 17: Helping Kids with Hepatitis C 225</p> <p>Chapter 18: Special Groups with Hepatitis C 239</p> <p>Chapter 19: For Family and Friends 247</p> <p><b>Part V: The Part of Tens 257</b></p> <p>Chapter 20: Ten Tips for Vacationing with Hepatitis C 259</p> <p>Chapter 21: Ten Tips for Sleeping Well with Hepatitis C 267</p> <p>Chapter 22: Ten-Plus Web Sites and Resources for Hep C 271</p> <p>Index 277</p>
<p><b>Nina L. Paul</b>, PhD, earned a doctorate in infectious disease epidemiology and immunology from Yale and has done research on viruses and the immune system.</p>
Beat fatigue and confusion <p>Get the right diagnosis, get treated, and live a good life</p> <p>Need to better understand hepatitis C? This compassionate guide provides a path for living a healthy life by addressing the physical, emotional, and financial demands that accompany the disease. Find out how hepatitis C affects the liver and the rest of the body, and check out the best medical treatment options available, along with complimentary and alternative approaches.</p> <p>Discover how to:</p> <ul> <li>Spot symptoms and warning signs</li> <li>Help kids deal with the disease</li> <li>Stay positive and connected with others</li> <li>Keep your loved ones safe</li> <li>Find the support you need</li> </ul>
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