Download or read book Conquering Hepatitis C and Surviving Treatment written by Tim Duncan and published by . This book was released on 2010-04-30 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Conquering Hepatitis C and Surviving Treatment This book's whole focus is on killing the virus and making it through the necessary treatment journey. Both authors have followed this path. They reveal the latest in research findings on methods to improve treatment success and how to integrate those crucial results in the HCV treatment process. Nine others share their emotional response to learning of their infection, their decision to begin treatment, experiences while undergoing treatment, and what they are doing now. This book provides the necessary information and tools to follow in their footsteps with confidence. - Gives predictive pre-treatment indicators to success. - Shows steps to take to improve chances of success. - Provides proven methods for side effect management. - Reveals latest research findings with references. "Conquering Hepatitis C and Surviving Treatment should be required reading for people embarking on therapy, as well as for health care providers. It will give patients the tools they need to successfully complete treatment, and the stories from the people who have already gone down that path are motivating." ~Paul Schleinitz, MD, April 20, 2010, Medford, Oregon Companion Web Site: www.hcvshare.org

Download or read book Conquering Hepatitis C written by Willis C. Maddrey and published by PMPH-USA. This book was released on 2000 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hepatitis C is a serious viral illness that affects the liver. Most often spread by blood-to-blood contact, the majority of people infected with hepatitis C do not know they are infected until liver damage has occurred. Because the hepatitis C virus changes its form frequently, presently there is no vaccine for HCV; but once diagnosed, effective treatment is available for many. Written for people diagnosed with hepatitis C and under the care of a physician, this informative book is designed to answer questions about the condition and allow the reader to play an active role in its treatment.

Download or read book Eliminating the Public Health Problem of Hepatitis B and C in the United States written by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2016-06-01 with total page 187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hepatitis B and C cause most cases of hepatitis in the United States and the world. The two diseases account for about a million deaths a year and 78 percent of world's hepatocellular carcinoma and more than half of all fatal cirrhosis. In 2013 viral hepatitis, of which hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) are the most common types, surpassed HIV and AIDS to become the seventh leading cause of death worldwide. The world now has the tools to prevent hepatitis B and cure hepatitis C. Perfect vaccination could eradicate HBV, but it would take two generations at least. In the meantime, there is no cure for the millions of people already infected. Conversely, there is no vaccine for HCV, but new direct-acting antivirals can cure 95 percent of chronic infections, though these drugs are unlikely to reach all chronically-infected people anytime soon. This report, the first of two, examines the feasibility of hepatitis B and C elimination in the United States and identifies critical success factors. The phase two report will outline a strategy for meeting the elimination goals discussed in this report.

Download or read book Hepatitis Third Edition written by Alan Hecht and published by Infobase Holdings, Inc. This book was released on 2019-09-01 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hepatitis means an inflammation of the liver, but it also refers to a group of viral infections that affect the liver. There are several types of viral hepatitis, but the most common are A, B, and C. Viral hepatitis is spread through contact with infected blood, bodily fluids, or feces, though it may also result from alcohol and drug use or from other diseases. Acute hepatitis refers to the initial infection and can be mild or severe; chronic hepatitis refers to a serious condition in which the infection lasts six months or longer. Currently, vaccines are available for the prevention of hepatitis A and B viruses. This third edition of Hepatitis delves into the history, causes, and current treatments for this disease, giving valuable and up-to-date information to student researchers. Chapters include: Introduction to Hepatitis The Phases of Hepatitis Looking at the Liver Inflammation and Immune Response Hepatitis A Hepatitis B Hepatitis C.

Download or read book Overcoming Barriers to Eliminate Hepatitis C An Issue of Infectious Disease Clinics of North America E Book written by Camilla S. Graham and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2018-05-23 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The field of HCV has changed perhaps faster than any other field in medicine. The Guest Editors have strived to create an issue that is a state-of-the-art analysis of solutions to specific challenges faced in the United States and globally in implementing HCV elimination strategies. They believe that clinicians now have the tools and road maps needed to accomplish this goal. The clinical review articles in this issue accomplish that: Using Existing Health Care Infrastructure To Expand HCV Care; Creating A Reproducible Health Economic Model To Describe The Burden Of HCV And Cost Of Treatment In Any Country; The Best Uses Of Cost-Effectiveness Models In HCV; Increasing Access To HCV Care In Corrections; Cure As Prevention Strategies For HCV In People Who Inject Drugs; Australia Will Eliminate HCV – How It Works; New York Is The First State In The US To Develop An HCV Elimination Strategy; When HCV Diagnostics Are The Barrier To Care; Key Findings From The Checs HCV Cohort Study; Strategies To Reduce HCV Reinfection Rates In People Who Inject Drugs; Strategies To Reduce HCV Reinfection Rates In Men Who Have Sex With Other Men; The Value Of Curing HCV From A Payer’s Perspective; How To Expand Care Capacity In HCV; Strategies To Eliminate HCV In The HIV Coinfected Population; and The US Veteran’s Administration: Lessons Learned And Best Practices For HCV Elimination.

Download or read book Hepatitis C Treatment One Step at a Time written by Lucinda K. Porter, RN and published by Demos Medical Publishing. This book was released on 2013-09-19 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hepatitis C is the most common blood-borne virus in the U.S. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that 3.2 million Americans are chronically infected with the chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV). Treatment for HCV is long, sometimes lasting a year or more with success rate currently around 50%. And the medications often cause incapacitating side effects. Two new medications introduced in 2011 are showing success rates of 75 to 80%. However these new medications are taken with existing HCV drugs and include and intensify the side effects. Hepatitis C Treatment One Step at a Time provides the practical advice and daily inspiration you need to help you successfully make it through hepatitis C (HCV) treatment. Deciding to undergo hepatitis C treatment is one of the bravest and most important steps toward health youíll ever make. As a former Stanford nurse in the HCV field and a patient who was treated twice for HCV, Lucinda K. Porter understands how physically and emotionally challenging treatment can be. In Hepatitis C One Step at a Time, she provides entries for each day of treatment, offering you a daily dose of relief, encouragement, and tips to help you stay on treatment. From dealing with fatigue and nausea to nosy co-workers and lab results, Porter provides everything you need to know to ease the process, including how to: Prepare for treatment, mentally, physically, and financially Manage side effects Set up a support system Keep your spirits up with daily inspiration and humor Celebrate your strength and acknowledge your milestones Find additional community and up-to-date information with an extensive resources section

Download or read book Hepatitis C Treatment One Step at a Time written by Lucinda Porter RN and published by Demos Medical Publishing. This book was released on 2013-09-19 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hepatitis C Treatment One Step at a Time provides the practical advice and daily inspiration you need to help you successfully complete hepatitis C (HCV) treatment. Deciding to undergo HCV antiviral therapy is one of the bravest and most important steps toward health you'll ever make. As a nurse in the HCV field and a patient who underwent three courses of HCV therapy, Lucinda K. Porter understands how physically and emotionally challenging this experience can be. In Hepatitis C Treatment One Step at a Time, she provides entries for each day of treatment, offering you a daily dose of relief, encouragement, and tips to help you stay on track. From dealing with fatigue and nausea to nosy co-workers and lab results, Porter shows you how to: Prepare mentally, physically, and financially Manage side effects Set up a support system Keep your spirits up Celebrate your strength and acknowledge your milestones Find additional help and up-to-date information with an extensive resources section

Download or read book Disease Control Priorities Third Edition Volume 6 written by King K. Holmes and published by World Bank Publications. This book was released on 2017-11-06 with total page 1027 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Infectious diseases are the leading cause of death globally, particularly among children and young adults. The spread of new pathogens and the threat of antimicrobial resistance pose particular challenges in combating these diseases. Major Infectious Diseases identifies feasible, cost-effective packages of interventions and strategies across delivery platforms to prevent and treat HIV/AIDS, other sexually transmitted infections, tuberculosis, malaria, adult febrile illness, viral hepatitis, and neglected tropical diseases. The volume emphasizes the need to effectively address emerging antimicrobial resistance, strengthen health systems, and increase access to care. The attainable goals are to reduce incidence, develop innovative approaches, and optimize existing tools in resource-constrained settings.

Download or read book Antiviral Chemotherapy written by D. J. Jeffries and published by . This book was released on 1995-07-11 with total page 614 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Considerable advances have been made in the treatment of antiviral diseases over the last decade. Several new drugs have been introduced while new clinical information has been gathered on the efficacy of existing drugs. This study aims to provide an examination of the basic science (drug formulae, structure and biochemical activity) and clinical information (usage and efficacy) on chemotherapy, as well as describing future potentials.

Download or read book Overcoming the immune microenvironment of hepatocellular cancer written by Shishir Shetty and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2021-07-08 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Conquering and Curing Cancer written by Charlene Seaman and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2021-10-07 with total page 397 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Conquering And Curing Cancer – The Cancer Survival Book is focused on conquering and curing cancer. It is a patient's cancer survival guide. Part 1 takes you along with the authors from cancer diagnosis, surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, follow-up treatments and testing, and provides the insights, fears, and triumphs of a cancer survivor and caregiver. Scott and Charlene ́s story of survivorship demystifies the experience and enlightens readers in a very humanistic and unique way. At Charlene ́s insistence, they turned their tragedy into a positive mission to help people impacted by cancer. Part 2 is focused on you - the steps and approach you should consider taking to survive cancer. It covers topics such as: (1) the basics about cancer; (2) selecting the best doctors and treatment centers available to you; (3) obtaining a prompt and proper diagnosis; (4) understanding medical tests and diagnostic tools; (5) surviving your hospital stay; (6) an overview of conventional treatments, novel treatments, and clinical trials; (7) selecting the best treatment option for your cancer in this age of personalized medicine; (8) understanding survival rates and making appropriate adjustments; (9) developing a cancer warrior mentality; (10) taking advantage of complementary therapies and a healthy lifestyle to help you beat the disease; (11) the role of the immune system in beating cancer, and the authors’ explanation as to why blood cancer research is the superhighway to curing cancer; (12) a national call to action to cure cancer; and (13) the impact of COVID-19. Part 3 is a patient’s survival compendium. This is a useful resource containing: a detailed listing of questions to ask your doctors at each critical phase; some tips doctors may forget to tell you; a checklist of legal and insurance documents; pointers on addressing the side effects of treatment; and a listing of organizations, web sites, and resources available to help you get the support and information you need about your type of cancer and the treatments and clinical trials available to you. It also includes a patient’s medical information workbook to help you record relevant information. The book is something you will want to bring with you so that you have important information at your fingertips. This book is all about conquering and conquering cancer. The authors wrote the book for cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, and families that they wished they had available to them when they embarked upon their cancer journey.

Download or read book Triumph Over Hepatitis C written by Lloyd Wright and published by Unistar Books. This book was released on 2002 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Eight Years Ago Lloyd Wright was diagnosed with Chronic Hepatitis C. If experience is the best teacher, then Lloyd Wright is truly an expert. As a Hepatitis C researcher and author. Lloyd has developed more substantial credentials than many doctors or scientists currently treating and researching the virus. Lloyd had Hepatitis C and beat it. Standing up against a legion of medical doctors who insist there is no cure, he researched this disease and he proved them wrong. Now he wants to share this cure with other Hepatitis C sufferers. Book jacket.

Download or read book Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy written by Simon S. Lo and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-08-28 with total page 433 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) has emerged as an important innovative treatment for various primary and metastatic cancers. This book provides a comprehensive and up-to-date account of the physical/technological, biological, and clinical aspects of SBRT. It will serve as a detailed resource for this rapidly developing treatment modality. The organ sites covered include lung, liver, spine, pancreas, prostate, adrenal, head and neck, and female reproductive tract. Retrospective studies and prospective clinical trials on SBRT for various organ sites from around the world are examined, and toxicities and normal tissue constraints are discussed. This book features unique insights from world-renowned experts in SBRT from North America, Asia, and Europe. It will be necessary reading for radiation oncologists, radiation oncology residents and fellows, medical physicists, medical physics residents, medical oncologists, surgical oncologists, and cancer scientists.

Download or read book Nanostructured Biomaterials for Overcoming Biological Barriers written by Maria Jose Alonso and published by Royal Society of Chemistry. This book was released on 2012 with total page 643 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a critical overview of the advances being made toward overcoming biological barriers through the contribution of nanosciences and nanotechnologies to solve the problems of many current drugs and vaccines.

Download or read book Conquer Medical Coding 2018 written by Jean Juek and published by F.A. Davis. This book was released on 2017-12-25 with total page 1097 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take a real-world approach to coding that prepares you for the AAPC or AHIMA certification exams and for professional practice in any health care setting. The book is also a handy resource you can turn to throughout your career. Unique decision trees show you how to logically assign a code. It's the only text that breaks down the decision-making process into a visual and repeatable process! You’ll learn exactly how to select the correct ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes. Each section parallels the Official Coding Guidelines, with a special emphasis on commonly used codes. A wealth of learning tools and tips, along with critical-thinking exercises and real-life case studies, provide the practice you need to master coding. Brief reviews of A&P and pathophysiology put the codes into perfect context.

Download or read book Guidelines on Hepatitis B and C Testing written by World Health Organization and published by World Health Organization. This book was released on 2017 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Testing and diagnosis of hepatitis B (HBV) and C (HCV) infection is the gateway for access to both prevention and treatment services, and is a crucial component of an effective response to the hepatitis epidemic. Early identification of persons with chronic HBV or HCV infection enables them to receive the necessary care and treatment to prevent or delay progression of liver disease. Testing also provides an opportunity to link people to interventions to reduce transmission, through counselling on risk behaviors and provision of prevention commodities (such as sterile needles and syringes) and hepatitis B vaccination. These are the first WHO guidelines on testing for chronic HBV and HCV infection and complement published guidance by WHO on the prevention, care and treatment of chronic hepatitis C and hepatitis B infection. These guidelines outline the public health approach to strengthening and expanding current testing practices for HBV and HCV, and are intended for use across age groups and populations.

Download or read book Overcoming Medical Phobias written by Martin Antony and published by New Harbinger Publications. This book was released on 2006-03-03 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Overcome Your Fear of Doctors, Blood, Needles, and More-You Can Do It! Does even the thought of a visit to the doctor's office start your heart racing? You're not alone. Some 30 million of us have a significant fear of doctors, dentists, medical procedures, blood, needles, and so forth. These fears might already have inconvenienced you, but if you're avoiding necessary medical attention, you could be putting yourself in great physical danger. But you don't have to live with these fears anymore. This book can help you overcome your medical phobia, maybe in less time that you ever thought possible. Start by learning about your fears, where they might come from, what factors influence them, and how you can best prepare to overcome them. Then you'll gradually and safely confront your specific fears. The book also includes information about avoiding relapse so you can maintain your progress, as well as steps for helping someone you care about who suffers from a medical phobia. Learn about your fears, how they may have begun, and the methods used to treat them Prepare for treatment, either on your own or with the help of a professional Explore exposure-based strategies for overcoming your fears Learn strategies to prevent fainting Plan relapse-prevention strategies to maintain your progress Engage your family and friends as sources of support