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Sourcebook
covering Amebic Colitis
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The Official Patient's Sourcebook on Amebiasis |
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2002-08-29 |
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184 |
| ISBN: |
0-597-83360-5 |
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About
the Author(s)/Editor(s) |
James
N. Parker, M.D.
Dr. James
N. Parker received a B.S. in Psychobiology from University
of California, Riverside and his M.D. from the University
of California, San Diego. In addition to authoring numerous
research publications, he has lectured at various academic
institutions. Dr. Parker is the medical editor for the
Official Patient’s Sourcebook series published by ICON
Health Publications.
Philip M. Parker, Ph.D.
Philip M.
Parker is the Eli Lilly Chair Professor of Innovation,
Business and Society at INSEAD (Fontainebleau, France
and Singapore). Dr. Parker has also been Professor at
the University of California, San Diego and has taught
courses at Harvard University, the Hong Kong University
of Science and Technology, the Massachusetts Institute
of Technology, Stanford University, and UCLA. Dr. Parker
is the associate editor for the Official Patient’s Sourcebook
series published by ICON Health Publications.
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About
the Series |
| Designed
to help patient’s understand the latest information, study
or research being conducted on their disease, or condition.
Sourcebooks in this series generally cover the following:
symptom or symptoms; diagnosis or diagnostic test or tests;
cause or causes; prevention; therapy or therapies; natural
medicine; drugs and medication or medications; facts on
surgery or operations; treatment, treatments or cures;
traditional and alternative approaches; what is available
to patients for insurance, cost reduction, help and other
support, including video, multimedia, dissertations, patents,
hospital and library location services. Check with book
table of contents for details. |
Contents |
Introduction Overview Organization Scope Moving Forward PART I: THE ESSENTIALS Chapter 1. The Essentials on Amebiasis: Guidelines Overview What Is Amebiasis? Who Is at Risk for Amebiasis? How Can I Become Infected with E. Histolytica? What Are the Symptoms of Amebiasis? If I Swallowed E. Histolytica, How Quickly Would I Become Sick? What Should I Do If I Think I Have Amebiasis? How Is Amebiasis Diagnosed? How Is Amebiasis Treated? Tips for Travelers Should I Be Concerned about Spreading the Infection? Amebiasis: Technical Notes Causal Agent Life Cycle Geographic Distribution Clinical Features Laboratory Diagnosis Treatment More Guideline Sources Vocabulary Builder Chapter 2. Seeking Guidance Overview Associations and Amebiasis Finding Doctors Selecting Your Doctor Working with Your Doctor Broader Health-Related Resources Chapter 3. Clinical Trials and Amebiasis Overview Recent Trials on Amebiasis Benefits and Risks Keeping Current on Clinical Trials General References Vocabulary Builder PART II: ADDITIONAL RESOURCES AND ADVANCED MATERIAL Chapter 4. Studies on Amebiasis Overview The Combined Health Information Database Federally-Funded Research on Amebiasis E-Journals: PubMed Central The National Library of Medicine: PubMed Vocabulary Builder Chapter 5. Patents on Amebiasis Overview Patents on Amebiasis Patent Applications on Amebiasis Keeping Current Vocabulary Builder Chapter 6. Books on Amebiasis Overview Book Summaries: Federal Agencies Book Summaries: Online Booksellers The National Library of Medicine Book Index Chapters on Amebiasis General Home References Vocabulary Builder Chapter 7. Multimedia on Amebiasis Overview Bibliography: Multimedia on Amebiasis Chapter 8. Physician Guidelines and Databases Overview NIH Guidelines NIH Databases Other Commercial Databases Specialized References Chapter 9. Dissertations on Amebiasis Overview Dissertations on Amebiasis Keeping Current PART III. APPENDICES Appendix A. Researching Your Medications Overview Your Medications: The Basics Learning More about Your Medications Commercial Databases Contraindications and Interactions (Hidden Dangers) A Final Warning General References Vocabulary Builder Appendix B. Researching Alternative Medicine Overview What Is CAM? What Are the Domains of Alternative Medicine? Can Alternatives Affect My Treatment? Finding CAM References on Amebiasis Additional Web Resources General References Vocabulary Builder Appendix C. Researching Nutrition Overview Food and Nutrition: General Principles Finding Studies on Amebiasis Federal Resources on Nutrition Additional Web Resources Vocabulary Builder Appendix D. Finding Medical Libraries Overview Preparation Finding a Local Medical Library Medical Libraries Open to the Public Appendix E. Your Rights and Insurance Overview Your Rights as a Patient Patient Responsibilities Choosing an Insurance Plan Medicare and Medicaid NORD's Medication Assistance Programs Additional Resources Appendix F. More on Infections with Nonpathogenic Intestinal Amebas Overview Where Do These Amebas Live in the Body? How Did They Get There? Are These Amebas the Cause of My Illness? With a Weak Immune System, Am I at Greater Risk of Developing Illness? How Long Do These Amebas Stay in My Body? Should I Be Treated for These Amebas? ONLINE GLOSSARIES Online Dictionary Directories AMEBIASIS GLOSSARY General Dictionaries and Glossaries INDEX
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