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University of Colorado, Denver. Reference on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of all currently known forms of viral hepatitis, A through E. Includes the new hepatitis A vaccine. For practitioners in internal medicine, family practice, or pediatrics.

Viral Hepatitis: Practical Evaluation and Treatment

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This up-to-date and comprehensive set of two CD-ROM discs provides a superb collection of official Federal government documents on the subject of hepatitis. The liver helps the body digest food, store energy and remove poisons. Hepatitis is a swelling of the liver that makes it stop working well. It can lead to scarring, called cirrhosis, or to cancer. Viruses cause most cases of hepatitis. The type of hepatitis is named for the virus that causes it; for example, hepatitis A, hepatitis B or hepatitis C. Drug or alcohol use can also lead to hepatitis. In other cases, your body mistakenly attacks its own tissues. You can help prevent some viral forms by getting a vaccine. Sometimes hepatitis goes away by itself. If it does not, it can be treated with drugs. Sometimes hepatitis lasts a lifetime. For patients, practical information is provided in clearly written patient education documents. For medical professionals, doctor reference tools and texts have detailed technical information and clinical background material. There is no other reference that is as fast, convenient, and portable – everything you need to know, from the federal sources you trust. This thoroughly researched collection presents vital information from many authoritative sources: Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Centers for Disease Control (CDC), National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the relevant institute for this disease, and others. In addition to the comprehensive disease-specific coverage, this disc set also includes our Medical Encyclopedia, a $19.95 value! The Encyclopedia presents a collection of official documents about a wide range of medical topics, diseases, illnesses, health and wellness. There is vital information from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), National Cancer Institute, and more. Topics covered include: major diseases, including cancer, heart and vascular disease, stroke, blood diseases and disorders, lung diseases, and neurological disorders such as dementia and epilepsy * CDC Health Topics A to Z, Foodborne Illnesses, Infants and Children, Injuries, Occupational Health, Older Adults, Women * CDC Travelers’ Health – Destinations, Vaccinations, Diseases, Mosquito, Tick, Food, Water, Clinics, Yellow Book, Children, Airplanes, Cruise Ships, Special Needs, Relief Workers, * Dietary Guidelines * NIH A to Z from abnormalities to X-rays. Since navigating the Internet to find additional non-governmental medical information can be confusing, we’ve also provided our exclusive “Guide to Leading Medical Websites” with updated links to 67 of the best sites for medical information! Built-in weblinks let you quickly check for the latest clinical updates directly from the government and the best commercial portals, news sites, reference/textbook/non-commercial portals, and health organizations.

21st Century Ultimate Medical Guide to Hepatitis – Authoritative Clinical Information for Physicians and Patients

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This concise summary of “need-to-know” information about What To Do If You Have A STD answers these important questions. What Are STDs? Why Should I Worry About STDs? How Do I Know If I Have A STD? Who Is At Risk To Get A STD? What Should I Do If I Think I Have A STD? How Do I Find A Doctor? What Will A Doctor Do? Who Will Know If I Received Treatment For A STD? Where Can I Learn More About STDs?

What To Do If You Have A STD

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Each year more than 13 million Americans are diagnosed with a sexually transmitted disease, with an estimated annual cost of more than $5 billion to the American healthcare system. If not treated promptly, sexually transmitted diseases can lead to blindness, cancer, heart disease, and even death.

Sexually Transmitted Diseases Sourcebook provides consumers with the most current information about the symptoms, treatments, and prevention of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Among the STDs covered are chlamydia, trichomoniasis, gonorrhea, genital warts, genital herpes, hepatitis, syphilis, and AIDS. (See AIDS Sourcebook for more extensive coverage of AIDS.)

Sexually Transmitted Diseases Sourcebook: Basic Information About Herpes, Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Hepatitis, Nongonoccocal Urethritis, Pelvic Inflammatory … AIDS, and More

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In June 1993, a clinical trial of fialuridine (FIAU), a promising new medication for hepatitis B, was abruptly terminated when one of the 15 out-patients participating in the National Institutes of Health (NIH) study was suddenly hospitalized with liver failure. Although, all the remaining patients were contacted and told to stop taking their medication, six more subsequently developed severe toxicity. Five patients died, and two others were probably saved from death only by having liver transplants. In response to a request from the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, the IOM committee has analyzed the FIAU clinical trials, making recommendations for additional safeguards for the conduct of future clinical trials. This evaluation included the review of documents pertaining to investigational new drug submissions, protocols and consent forms from other clinical trials, as well as information available from other clinical and preclinical experience with compounds related to FIAU and its parent drug, fiacitibine (FIAC), which is metabolized to FIAU. The committee does not seek to affix responsibility for the adverse outcome of this NIH trial, but instead focuses on whether any rules or procedures governing the clinical trials process itself need to be changed, and if so, what burdens or costs such changes might place on future clinical trials.

Review of the Fialuridine

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Molecular Biology of the Hepatitis B Virus presents a comprehensive account of the various molecular aspects of the life cycle of the hepatitis B virus (HBV). Topics covered include the animal model systems, sequence data on the hepadnavirus genomes, the transcripts coded for the biral genome and sequence elements involved in regulating their expression, hepadnavirus replication, and analysis of the various HBV gene products and their role in virion synthesis and assembly. Other important features of the book include its discussions of the consequences of long term exposure to hepadnavirus infection and its association with hepatocellular carcinoma, the use of recombinant technologies in the generation of second generation vaccines, and the utilization of recombinant technologies to analyze an immune mediated disease. Researchers studying hepadnaviruses will find a wealth of information in this essential reference volume.

Molecular Biology of the Hepatitis B Virus

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Four times more prevalent than the AIDS virus and just as deadly, hepatitis C affects 3.5 million Americans–with 30,000 new cases reported each year. Yet, most Americans have never even heard of this disease. This book provides the general reader, those infected with the disease, and their loved ones with the latest information about prevention, transmission, and treatment.

Hepatitis C: The Silent Epidemic

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In March 2001, the National Institutes of Health issued the following warning: “The number of Web sites offering health-related resources grows every day. Many sites provide valuable information, while others may have information that is unreliable or misleading.” Furthermore, because of the rapid increase in Internet-based information, many hours can be wasted searching, selecting, and printing.This book was created for medical professionals, students, and members of the general public who want to conduct medical research using the most advanced tools available and spending the least amount of time doing so.

Hepatitis C Virus – A Medical Dictionary, Bibliography, and Annotated Research Guide to Internet References

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In March 2001, the National Institutes of Health issued the following warning: “The number of Web sites offering health-related resources grows every day. Many sites provide valuable information, while others may have information that is unreliable or misleading.” Furthermore, because of the rapid increase in Internet-based information, many hours can be wasted searching, selecting, and printing.This book was created for medical professionals, students, and members of the general public who want to conduct medical research using the most advanced tools available and spending the least amount of time doing so.

Hepatitis B Virus – A Medical Dictionary, Bibliography, and Annotated Research Guide to Internet References

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This concise summary of “need-to-know” information about what to do if you have Hepatitis B answers these important questions. What Is Hepatitis B? How Does Someone Get Hepatitis B? What Are The Symptoms Of Hepatitis B? How Soon Do Symptoms Develop? How Dangerous Is Hepatitis B? How Long Does The Illness Last? Is There A Cure For Hepatitis B? What Should People Do If They Think They Have Hepatitis B? Where Can I learn More About Hepatitis B?

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