Download or read book Living with Hepatitis C Fifth Edition written by Gregory T. Everson and published by Hatherleigh Press. This book was released on 2009-09-29 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Most Trusted Resource and Reference for Millions of Americans Living with Hepatitis C was the first book to explain in everyday language the causes of this disease, its major and minor symptoms, and all of the latest treatments available. Researchers have continued to make dramatic strides in helping the millions of Americans who suffer from Hepatitis C since the book's first publication, and each new edition has kept up with the most recent findings. The latest revised Living With Hepatitis C, Fifth Edition includes cutting-edge information on: * New treatments including pegylated and consensus interferons * Living-donor transplants * Co-infections with Hepatitis B and HIV/AIDS * Promising new clinical trials of protease and polymerase inhibitors * New maintenance therapies, an expanded and updated resource section, ways to avoid infection, and much more Living with Hepatitis C, Fifth Edition is still the "gold standard" resource and reference for those who must endure this disease. It offers guidance and answers for those infected by the virus--and for their spouses, families, and friends.
Download or read book Living with Hepatitis C Fifth Edition written by Gregory T. Everson and published by Hatherleigh Press. This book was released on 2009-09-29 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Most Trusted Resource and Reference for Millions of Americans Living with Hepatitis C was the first book to explain in everyday language the causes of this disease, its major and minor symptoms, and all of the latest treatments available. Researchers have continued to make dramatic strides in helping the millions of Americans who suffer from Hepatitis C since the book's first publication, and each new edition has kept up with the most recent findings. The latest revised Living With Hepatitis C, Fifth Edition includes cutting-edge information on: * New treatments including pegylated and consensus interferons * Living-donor transplants * Co-infections with Hepatitis B and HIV/AIDS * Promising new clinical trials of protease and polymerase inhibitors * New maintenance therapies, an expanded and updated resource section, ways to avoid infection, and much more Living with Hepatitis C, Fifth Edition is still the "gold standard" resource and reference for those who must endure this disease. It offers guidance and answers for those infected by the virus--and for their spouses, families, and friends.
Download or read book Living with Hepatitis C written by Ireland. Consultative Council on Hepatitis C. and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Living With Hepatitis C For Dummies written by Nina L. Paul and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-05-04 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive, empathetic guide for anyone suffering from this serious liver disease 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. 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.
Download or read book The First Year Hepatitis C written by Cara Bruce and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2009-04-29 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The number of people infected with the Hepatitis C virus has risen to a staggering 200 million worldwide, yet there is surprisingly little information available to the public about this silent epidemic. Cara Bruce and Lisa Montanarelli, both of whom live with Hepatitis C and have become experts on the condition, guide those newly diagnosed step-by-step through the first year following diagnosis. They provide crucial information about the nature of the disease, treatment options, diet, exercise, the myriad of emotional issues that accompany the diagnosis, and much more. The First Year--Hepatitis C will be an invaluable guide for everyone struggling to rebuild their lives after a Hepatitis C diagnosis.
Download or read book Living with Hepatitis C written by Massachusetts. Department of Public Health and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Living with Hepatitis C written by Donna Ann Bahneman and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Free from Hepatitis C written by Lucinda K. Porter and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For decades, having hepatitis C virus (HCV) was the equivalent of serving a life sentence--with a dangerous liver disease. All of that changed with the discovery that the virus could be defeated with a new treatment. To shed light on this groundbreaking therapy, Lucinda Porter, a registered nurse, a passionate HCV advocate, and a hep C patient herself, has written a comprehensive guide for people who are undergoing or considering this new hep C treatment. Ms. Porter begins by explaining what hepatitis C is. She then looks at both the mainstream and the alternative management techniques currently used to keep the virus in check. From there, she examines hep C's new therapy and what you can expect from it. The author demystifies test results, provides important questions you can ask your healthcare provider, and offers advice--all with the compassion of someone who has gone through the process herself. Well over 3 million North Americans live with hepatitis C. Here, at last, is all the information they need to make informed decisions about their future.
Download or read book Living with Hepatitis C written by Jenny Heathcote and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide for those diagnosed with Hepatitis C, and their families.
Download or read book Hepatitis C written by Mark Jenkins and published by Hazelden. This book was released on 2000 with total page 151 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Practical, Medical and Spiritual Guidelines for Daily Living with HCV. For those facing the daily challenge of living with the hepatitis C virus (HCV), this handy book offers a healthy dose of hope and practical advice. A day-to-day guide to managing the disease, Hepatitis C combines up-to-date medical information with a spiritual program, rooted in the Twelve Steps, for coping with the issues associated with HCV infection. In clear, non-technical language, Mark Jenkins discusses the causes, symptoms, and progress of HCV, as well as the latest medical guidelines for containing the disease. He describes complementary treatments and provides information on liver transplantation. With attention to the mind-body connection, Jenkins focuses on strategies for maintaining physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health. His authoritative, practical, and compassionate guide points the way to a life with HCV that is not just livable but also deeply rewarding.
Download or read book Living with Hepatitis C written by and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 27 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Guide to Hepatitis C for People Living with HIV written by Simon Collins (Patient representative) and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 51 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Guide to Hepatitis C for People Living with HIV written by Simon Collins and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 83 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Curing Hepatitis C written by Gregory T. Everson and published by Hatherleigh Press. This book was released on 2012-08-21 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hepatitis C Doesn't Have to Be a Lifelong Illness Curing Hepatitis C provides the latest information to guide you through the diagnosis and treatment of hepatitis C. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with hepatitis C, this book provides an indispensable and comprehensive overview of everything you need to know to take the right steps toward a cure. For the nearly 160 million people worldwide and 4 million Americans diagnosed with hepatitis C, there is now hope. Although hepatitis C was once considered incurable, medical and technological innovations have made a cure possible. A new frontier of treatment options has improved upon previous methods by curbing side-effects more effectively and working to eradicate hepatitis C entirely. Curing Hepatitis C also includes: * Easy-to-understand explanations of the nature of hepatitis C * The revealing truth of misconceptions about hepatitis C * Tips to prevent, diagnose, cope with, and ultimately cure this disease * An overview of types of tests and how to understand your results * Breakthrough treatments and medications for hepatitis C, such as triple therapy * The next generation of treatments including interferon-free regimens, QUAD therapy, host-acting antivirals, and more * Personal anecdotes from those affected by hepatitis C
Download or read book Recommendations and guidance on hepatitis C virus self testing written by World Health Organization and published by World Health Organization. This book was released on 2021-07-15 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: WHO has set a global goal to eliminate HCV as a public health problem by 2030. WHO estimates that 58 million people had chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection globally in 2019, and less than a quarter of them were diagnosed. New and innovative approaches are needed to accelerate progress toward the HCV elimination targets. Self-testing is one such approach. These guidelines provide a new recommendation and guidance on HCV self-testing to complement existing HCV testing services in countries. These guidelines also highlight operational considerations to support strategic implementation and scale up of HCV self-testing.
Download or read book Guide to Hepatitis C for People Living with HIV written by Cindra Feuer and published by . This book was released on 2007-08 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Gastrointestinal Diseases and Disorders Sourcebook Fifth Edition written by James Chambers and published by Infobase Holdings, Inc. This book was released on 2022-07-01 with total page 594 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides basic consumer health information about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of digestive diseases and disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, including facts about the effects of food intolerances, infections, and certain cancers. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources.
