{"product_id":"living-with-hepatitis-c-for-dummies-paperback","title":"Living with Hepatitis C for Dummies - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eNina L. Paul\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eGina Pollichino\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA comprehensive, empathetic guide for anyone suffering from this serious liver disease\u003cbr\u003e Approximately 4 million Americans and 170 million people worldwide suffer from hepatitis C, a viral liver disease that is treatable but not curable. It accounts for more than 40 percent of U.S. liver disease deaths-about 8,000 to 10,000 people annually-and is the most common reason for liver transplantation. This compassionate guide explains how hepatitis C affects the liver and the body and provides solid advice on today's treatment options-from drugs (and their side effects) to transplants and alternative therapies-as well as tips on dealing with the emotional and financial burdens the disease brings with it.\u003cbr\u003e Nina L Paul, PhD (New York, NY) earned her doctorate in infectious disease epidemiology and immunology from Yale University. She has researched viruses (human immunodeficiency virus and others) and the immune system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeat fatigue and confusion \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGet the right diagnosis, get treated, and live a good life\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNeed to better understand hepatitis C? This compassionate guide provides a path for living a healthy life by addressing the physical, emotional, and financial demands that accompany the disease. Find out how hepatitis C affects the liver and the rest of the body, and check out the best medical treatment options available, along with complimentary and alternative approaches.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscover how to: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSpot symptoms and warning signs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHelp kids deal with the disease\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStay positive and connected with others\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eKeep your loved ones safe\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFind the support you need\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNina L. Paul\u003c\/b\u003e, PhD, earned a doctorate in infectious disease epidemiology and immunology from Yale and has done research on viruses and the immune system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 292\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.69 x 9.18 x 6.18 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 28, 2005\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42723246374975,"sku":"9780764576201","price":20.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/d11c344861a288082360b46a773a36e1.webp?v=1765098506","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/living-with-hepatitis-c-for-dummies-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}