Product Description
In the United States alone, more than four million people are infected with the hepatitis C virus, and chronic liver disease is the twelfth leading cause of death. In this revised and updated edition of her groundbreaking 2000 book, renowned hepatologist Dr. Melissa Palmer discusses all facets of liver disease, from symptoms and tests to treatment options and lifestyle changes. In addition, this comprehensive handbook reveals cutting-edge research on the dangers of hepatitis C, one of the world's fasting-growing microbial threats.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.5 based on 21 reviews)

Liver Bible by Ptrissa (USA)

5 Stars
April 04, 2009
This is the book to answer all the questions when a loved one has been diagnosed with hepatitis. Easy to understand.

Same old song by Byron T. Jacobson (Minneapolis Mn)

1 Stars
February 18, 2009
This is a very Biased book toward western medicine. All alternative therapies and herbs, vitamins are considered worthless and extremely dangerous. All research about any thing to the contrary is ignored, Like Milk thistle which has alot of medical research behind it, is considered dangerous and not to be touched unless you have a crufix handy. Good basic information about liver disease but hard to get past the Western doctor, Iam god complex.

"You Have Hepatitis. What Now?" by Selwyn J. Pereira (New York City)

5 Stars
December 28, 2008
"You have hepatitis!" Frightening words to so many people. Too many patients hear those words and are left in a state of fear - what does that mean?, what do I do now?, will I die?, what about my family?, can they catch it? As a psychiatrist my professional job is to allay anxiety. Surprise to know that the best weapon against anxiety is not medication, but education. The adage, "know your enemy" carries the truth that "knowledge is power". We fear the unknown. In counseling my patients who discover that they have liver disease in one form or another, the patient, the family and my own greatest ally is knowledge gained from Dr. Mellisa Palmer herself, or through sharing the knowledge imparted by her book, "Dr. Melissa Palmer's Guide to Hepatitis and Liver Disease". This book is a masterfully crafted volume easily understandable to all who live with, suffer from or treat liver dysfunction. The information contained in these four hundred plus pages is invaluable. Borrow it from your library or from a friend, but, better yet - own your own copy for easy reference to any question, any anxiety, about your disorder right there at your finger tips. A FIVE STAR ADDITION IN TIME OF NEED. Selwyn J. Pereira, M.D. New York City

The Best Liver Disease Book to date by Terri B. Keating (Gordo, AL USA)

5 Stars
December 22, 2008
Dr. Palmer's book is by far the best book on Liver Disease that I've read, to date. She has years of experience w/ Liver disease treatment & has written this book in a manner that is understandable for the lay-person, like myself, but at the same time educates us to the workings of these diseases, their causes, possible treatments & possible preventions. This book told me more about these diseases than all the doctors ever have...because of having read this book we could be prepared & understand what was going on as a relative's condition worsened & were better able to meet her needs.

Tremendously Informational Liver Book by K. Forte (Oxford, Michigan USA)

5 Stars
September 08, 2008
This book is a "must have" for ANYONE whom is either dealing with a liver disease, has a relative that is, or even a medical professional! Considered the "liver bible" by those of us dealing with liver diseases.

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