(100 Questions & Answers about) Stephen C. Fabry, R. Anand Narasimhan - 100 Q&A About Hepatitis C_ A Lahey Clinic Guide-Jones & Bartlett Learning (2006).pdf

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Contents Dedication iii Introduction ix Foreword xi Part 1: The Basics 1 Questions 1–8 provide background information for understanding hepatitis C, including: • Can you give me an overview... of the liver and liver disease? • What is hepatitis C? • Who should be screened for hepatitis C? Part 2: Transmission 15 Questions 9–17 address concerns about how hepatitis is transmitted and prevention, including: • What are the most common risk factors for hepatitis C? • How can I prevent transmission of hepatitis C to other people? • Can hepatitis C be spread through sexual contact Part 3: Natural History and Symptoms 25 Questions 18–24 discuss symptoms and other factors associated with hepatitis C, including: • What is the natural history of hepatitis C? • What are the signs and symptoms of hepatitis C infection? • Can the liver worsen while someone feels well? Part 4: Testing and Evaluation 35 Questions 25–36 cover available tests and methods for evaluation, including: • Can you give me an overview of testing and evaluation? • What is a hepatitis C antibody test? • What is a direct test for hepatitis C virus?Part 5: Treatment 59 Questions 37–50 explore treatment options and choices, including: • Can you give me an overview of treatment? • Can hepatitis C be cured, and how is “cure” defined? • What are the potential benefits of undergoing treatment for hepatitis C? Part 6: Treatment Side Effects 83 Questions 51–62 address common side effects associated with treatment, including: • Are there any treatment side effects? • What are the side effects of interferon therapy? • What are the side effects of ribavirin therapy? Part 7: Special Situations 103 Questions 63–68 help patients cope with special situations, including: • What if I have a new case of acute hepatitis C infection? • Is acute hepatitis C treated differently? • What if I have mild kidney disease or even kidney failure? Part 8: Complementary and Alternative Medicine Options 113 Questions 69–79 explore the role of complementary and alternative medicine options, including: • What is the role of complementary and alternative medicine options in hepatitis C? • What can you tell me about milk thistle? • What can you tell me about licorice root? Part 9: Cirrhosis 123 Questions 80–85 provide answers about cirrhosis as it relates to hepatitis C, including: • What is cirrhosis? • How is cirrhosis diagnosed? • What are the signs and symptoms of cirrhosis? Part 10: Liver Cancer 139 Questions 86–91 answer common questions about liver cancer, including: • Can you give me an overview of liver cancer and hepatitis C? • What are the signs and symptoms of liver cancer? • Who should be screened for liver cancer and how? vi 1 0 0 Q U E S T I O N S & A N S W E R S A B O U T H E P A T I T I S CPart 11: Liver Transplantation 149 Questions 92–98 cover the risks, recurrence, and treatment before and after a liver transplant, including: • Can you give me an overview of liver transplantation for hepatitis C? • How are patients ordered on the transplant list, and what is the MELD score? • What are the risks of surgery, and what is the difference between deceased donor and living donor liver transplantation? Part 12: The Future 163 Questions 99 and 100 offer a candid account of the current rate of cure and reasons for tremendous optimism for the future, including: • Are there any new treatment options for hepatitis C? • What should I expect in the future? Resources 167 Glossary 171 Index 177 [Show More]

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