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Sourcebook covering Amebic Colitis

Title:

The Official Patient's Sourcebook on Amebiasis

Date Published: 2002-08-29
Pages: 184
ISBN: 0-597-83360-5
   
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.

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