Dr. Melissa Palmer's Guide to Hepatitis & Liver DiseaseIn the United States alone, more than four million people are infected with the hepatitis C virus, and chronic liver disease is the twelfth leading cause of death. In this revised and updated edition of her groundbreaking 2000 book, renowned hepatologist Dr. Melissa Palmer discusses all facets of liver disease, from symptoms and tests to treatment options and lifestyle changes. In addition, this comprehensive handbook reveals cutting-edge research on the dangers of hepatitis C, one of the world's fasting-growing microbial threats. |
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Hepatitis & Liver Disease
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Dr. Melissa Palmer's guide to hepatitis & liver disease: what you need to know
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Índice
Autoimmune Hepatitis | 205 |
Primary Biliary Cirrhosis | 225 |
Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease | 243 |
Alcohol and the Liver and Alcoholic Liver Disease | 259 |
Hemochromatosis and Other Diseases | 275 |
Benign and Malignant Liver Tumors | 289 |
Treatment Options and Lifestyle Changes | 311 |
Treatment of Common Symptoms and Complications | 313 |
| 73 | |
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| 91 | |
Understanding Hepatitis C | 109 |
Treating Chronic Viral HepatitisAn Overview | 143 |
Treating Hepatitis B and D | 163 |
Treating Hepatitis C | 177 |
Understanding and Treating Other Liver Diseases | 203 |
Herbs and Other Alternative Therapies | 333 |
Liver Transplantation | 357 |
Diet Nutrition and Exercise | 379 |
Pregnancy Sex Medications and Prevention | 417 |
Glossary | 443 |
Index | 457 |
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Dr. Melissa Palmer's Guide To Hepatitis and Liver Disease Melissa Palmer Pré-visualização limitada - 2004 |
Dr. Melissa Palmer's Guide to Hepatitis & Liver Disease Melissa Palmer Visualização de excertos - 2000 |
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Informação bibliográfica
| Título | Dr. Melissa Palmer's Guide to Hepatitis & Liver Disease |
| Autor | Melissa Palmer |
| Edição | ilustrada, revista |
| Editora | Penguin, 2004 |
| ISBN | 1583331883, 9781583331880 |
| Número de páginas | 470 páginas |
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