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Liver specialist offers hope for hepatitis C sufferers. If a recent routine blood-donation screening or health-insurance exam has left you stunned by a positive result for chronic hepatitis C, you are not alone. Like many of the four million Americans currently diagnosed with this silent yet potentially fatal disease, you probably experienced no symptoms, have no idea how you got it, and don't really even know what it is.Separating fact from fiction, "The Hepatitis C Sourcebook" provides accurate, credible information to give you the key to understanding this virus - and living life to the fullest in spite of it. In clear language and supported by up-to-date clinical research, liver specialist Howard Worman, M.D., presents a thorough explanation of the disease - who's at risk, its symptoms and effects, its treatments, and the difference between it and other strains of hepatitis.He offers expert advice on: determining if you are at risk for developing the virus; familiarizing yourself with diagnostic tools, including blood tests, radiological procedures, and liver biopsy; selecting the right doctor for you; understanding current treatments and their potential side effects; and, finding support groups and additional resources. With authority and compassion, Dr. Worman frees the hepatitis C sufferer from frightening misconceptions and makes way for an informed, rational approach to dealing with the disease. If you or a loved one is afflicted with hepatitis C, this optimistic guide offers hope for a long, productive life.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1460167 in Books
• Published on: 2002-05-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 304 pages

From the Back Cover

Liver specialist offers hope for hepatitis C sufferers

If a recent routine blood-donation screening or health-insurance exam has left you stunned by a positive result for chronic hepatitis C, you are not alone. Like many of the four million Americans currently diagnosed with this silent yet potentially fatal disease, you probably experienced no symptoms, have no idea how you got it, and don't really even know what it is. Separating fact from fiction, The Hepatitis C Sourcebook provides accurate, credible information to give you the key to understanding this virus--and living life to the fullest in spite of it.

In clear language and supported by up-to-date clinical research, liver specialist Howard Worman, M.D., presents a thorough explanation of the disease­­who's at risk, its symptoms and effects, its treatments, and the difference between it and other strains of hepatitis. He offers expert advice on:

• Determining if you are at risk for developing the virus
• Familiarizing yourself with diagnostic tools, including blood tests, radiological procedures, and liver biopsy
• Selecting the right doctor for you
• Understanding current treatments and their potential side effects
• Finding support groups and additional resources

With authority and compassion, Dr. Worman frees the hepatitis C sufferer from frightening misconceptions and makes way for an informed, rational approach to dealing with the disease. If you or a loved one is afflicted with hepatitis C, this optimistic guide offers hope for a long, productive life.

About the Author

Howard J. Worman, M.D., is an associate professor of medicine and anatomy and cell biology at Columbia University. He is also an associate attending physician and director of the Division of Digestive and Liver Diseases of the Medical Service of the New York-Presbyterian Hospital Columbia-Presbyterian Center.