Antenatal Corticosteroid Administration

Sourcebook covering Antenatal Corticosteroid Administration
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Title:	The Official Patient's Sourcebook on Antenatal Corticosteroid Therapy
Date Published:	2002-05-29
Pages:	136
ISBN:	0-597-83132-7

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 Antenatal Corticosteroid Therapy: Guidelines Overview The Effect of Corticosteroids for Fetal Maturation on Perinatal Outcomes Abstract Corticosteroids for Fetal Maturation on Perinatal Outcomes Why Are Antenatal Corticosteroids Used? Short-Term and Long-Term Benefits Short-Term and Long-Term Adverse Effects Influences on Treatment Outcome Circumstances of Administration Associated Therapies The Economic Consequences of this Treatment Recommendations for Use of Antenatal Corticosteroids Research Needed to Guide Clinical Care Conclusion More Guideline Sources Vocabulary Builder Chapter 2. Seeking Guidance Overview Associations and Antenatal Corticosteroid Therapy Finding Doctors Finding an Obstetrician-Gynecologist Selecting Your Doctor Working with Your Doctor Broader Health-Related Resources Vocabulary Builder PART II: ADDITIONAL RESOURCES AND ADVANCED MATERIAL Chapter 3. Studies on Antenatal Corticosteroid Therapy Overview Federally-Funded Research on Antenatal Corticosteroid Therapy The National Library of Medicine: PubMed Vocabulary Builder Chapter 4. Books on Antenatal Corticosteroid Therapy Overview The National Library of Medicine Book Index General Home References Vocabulary Builder Chapter 5. Multimedia on Antenatal Corticosteroid Therapy Overview Bibliography: Multimedia on Antenatal Corticosteroid Therapy Vocabulary Builder 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 Appendix B. Researching Nutrition Overview Food and Nutrition: General Principles Finding Studies on Antenatal Corticosteroid Therapy Federal Resources on Nutrition Additional Web Resources Vocabulary Builder Appendix C. Finding Medical Libraries Overview Preparation Finding a Local Medical Library Medical Libraries Open to the Public Appendix D. 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 E. Antenatal Corticosteroids Revisited: Repeat Courses Overview What Are Antenatal Corticosteroids? Repeat Courses of Antenatal Corticosteroids If So, What are the Recommendations? What Additional Information Should Be Obtained? Conclusions ONLINE GLOSSARIES Online Dictionary Directories ANTENATAL CORTICOSTEROID THERAPY GLOSSARY General Dictionaries and Glossaries INDEX