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by Jenny Heathcote, Colina Yim, Quynh Thai, Averell Sherker
| | List Price: | $14.95 |  | | Available: | Usually ships in 24 hours | | | | | Sales Rank: | 1081289 | | Studio: | Firefly Books | | | Binding: | Paperback | | Number Of Pages: | 144 | | Publication Date: | March 01, 2003 | | Publisher: | Firefly Books |
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It is estimated that three million people in North American are infected with hepatitis C, and the numbers seem to be growing. More than 70% don't even know they are infected until they exhibit symptoms or are diagnosed during routine examinations. This comprehensive volume is updated to include the latest developments in the diagnosis and treatment of hepatitis C. Written by a team of doctors and nurses who have worked with hepatitis C patients for many years, Living with Hepatitis C provides practical, up-to-date advice for the newly diagnosed, their families and caretakers. It includes information on: The basics on the types of hepatitis (A, B, C) and how they are transmitted Symptoms and diagnosis of hepatitis C Causes and effects of lifestyle Current treatments and side effects Complementary therapies Liver transplantation How friends and family can help Myths and misconceptions Authoritative, up-to-date, and complete with illustrations, case studies and a resources list, this accessible book is a highly readable guide to a serious disease. About the first edition
The first issue facing the growing numbers of individual being diagnosed with hepatitis C is where to get reliable information... Professor Heathcote and her colleagues provide an accurate and authoritative assemblage of everything the patient needs to know to begin dealing with this diagnosis and its physical and emotional implications.
- Paul D. Berk, MD, FACP, FACQ Professor of Medicine, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York Editor-in-Chief, Hepatology It is an easy to read book with a minimum of technical jargon but still professional and accurate...recommended.
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An Excellent Rresource for the Newly Diagnosed 
Living With Hepatitis C: Everything You Need to Know (Your Personal Health) by Jenny Heathcote, et al. This is a very succinct and thorough guide to hepatitis C. It describes everything an HCV-positive individual needs to know about hepatitis C, from prevention to treatment. It contains case studies, illustrations, and an excellent resource guide. From her personal experience, Dr. Heathcote provides an excellent tool for people who are newly diagnosed with hepatitis C. Unlike many of the other books available, this one is concise and not overwhelming for people seeking simple and straightforward answers. It discusses both medical and practical aspects of living with hepatitis C. Subjects include the various types of hepatitis and how they differ, how hepatitis C affects the liver, the tests and procedures that are performed in order to effectively diagnose hepatitis C, an overview of the treatments available, and the medications that are used for treatment. In addition, the book includes a section on hepatitis C in children and during pregnancy, as well as the process an HCV-positive individual will go through if a liver transplant is necessary. The author very effectively covers sensitive areas, including a candid discussion on how drinking and other lifestyle decisions affect the course of the disease. In summary, this is a very comprehensive and to-the-point guide to hepatitis C. It is an excellent tool for people newly diagnosed with HCV and covers all the necessary subject areas with practical tools and suggestions. Highly Recommended.
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