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Cooley's anemia, or thalassemia major, is a blood disorder characterized by a marked increase in F hemoglobin and a decrease in the production of certain oxygen-carrying proteins in red blood cells. Thalassemia major is the most severe form of the chronic familial anemias that result from the premature destruction of red blood cells and is inherited as an autosomal recessive trait. In the years since the Seventh Cooley's Anemia Symposium, held in 1997, major advances have taken place in the understanding and treatment of the disease. The molecular mechanisms responsible for the switch from fetal hemoglobin to adult hemoglobin production have been further clarified, while new drugs to enhance the production of fetal hemoglobin and relieve the anemia of thalassemia have been introduced and studied. Understanding of the relationship between molecular genotype and clinical phenotype has been advanced, and the techniques for molecular diagnosis, including prenatal diagnosis, have been vastly improved. Most importantly, there have been dramatic improvements in teh treatment and prevention of complications of thalassemia.As a result, patients are now living longer, albeit with more disability. Problems such as osteoporosis, heart failure, growth hormone deficiency, pulmonary hypertension, and infertility can now be detected early and treated. This volume not only focuses on the advances over the last six or seven years, but also illuminates many unsolved but critically important issues in the understanding and treatment of thalassemia, thus offering the scientific, clinical, care-giving, and patient communities the most up-to-date exchange on the current and future perspectives of the disease. ... Read more

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Looks at a condition that affects 17per cent of non-pregnant women between the ages of 15 and 49, and 50per cent of all pregnant women. Jill Davies explains what iron deficiency anaemia is, why women are vulnerable, how to use supplements and diet to increase iron intake and what happens if you overdose on iron. ... Read more

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This monograph represents the first attempt to gather all aspects of Fanconi's anemia in one source. The editors are well-known for their continuous research in the field and have aptly brought together contributions containing the most up-to-date information available. The difficulties in differential diagnosis and treatment are covered; and the outlook for cure via bone marrow transplantation is included. This overview will interest specialists in human genetics as well as all those dealing with this disease. ... Read more

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In March 2001, the National Institutes of Health issued the following warning: "The number of Web sites offering health-related resources grows every day. Many sites provide valuable information, while others may have information that is unreliable or misleading."Furthermore, because of the rapid increase in Internet-based information, many hours can be wasted searching, selecting, and printing.This book was created for medical professionals, students, and members of the general public who want to conduct medical research using the most advanced tools available and spending the least amount of time doing so. ... Read more

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This superb new series is designed to present the facts and promote awareness and understanding of conditions that many children learn to live with. Each book: - introduces a condition, examining its causes and effects - looks at control, medication and treatment - covers the help and support available - includes numerous real-life case studies - is written with the help and advice of key experts ... Read more

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Anemia is common among patients with heart failure. The degree of anemia in patients with heart failure after acute myocardial infarction is associated with a poor prognosis, and anemia in patients with chronic heart failure from any cause has repeatedly been shown to predict a poor outcome.  Heart failure specialists believe that correction of reduced hemoglobin should be studied further to see whether it can help in the management of this serious chronic disease.  This issue brings together all of the most current information about the relationship of anemia to heart failure and the role of anemia treatment in management of heart failure. ... Read more

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Univ. of Munich, Germany. Pocket-sized text emphasizes the diagnosis and treatment of anemias in chronic disease and renal anemias. Discusses the role of transferrin receptors, the physiology of erythropoietin production, and the genetic effect of hemochromatosis. Previous edition: c2000. Softcover. ... Read more

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In March 2001, the National Institutes of Health issued the following warning: "The number of Web sites offering health-related resources grows every day. Many sites provide valuable information, while others may have information that is unreliable or misleading."Furthermore, because of the rapid increase in Internet-based information, many hours can be wasted searching, selecting, and printing.This book was created for medical professionals, students, and members of the general public who want to conduct medical research using the most advanced tools available and spending the least amount of time doing so. ... Read more

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The authors developed an interdisciplinary treatment strategy for left ventricular disease in patients with chronic uremia, which has an outstanduing reputation in international comparison.

The present state of therapy is presented with expertise in the first part of the book. Following this, nephrologists trained in cardiology point out the particular characteristics of the chronically diseased uremic heart. ... Read more

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The book has no illustrations or index. Purchasers are entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Title: Intestinal Ills Chronic Constipation, Indigestion, Autogenetic Poisons, Diarrhea, Piles, Etc. Also Auto-Infection, Auto-Intoxication, Anemia, Emaciation, Etc. Due to Proctitis and Colitis; Subjects: Intestines; Medical / Gastroenterology; ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Skin & Allergy News, published by International Medical News Group on January 1, 2004. The length of the article is 987 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Drug update: anemia.(Clinical Rounds)(synthetic form of erythropoietin for anemia)
Author: Mitchel L. Zoler
Publication: Skin & Allergy News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: January 1, 2004
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 35Issue: 1Page: 26(1)

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This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone! ... Read more