In 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.
By:
Melissa Palmer Imprint: Avery Publishing Group Inc.,U.S. Country of Publication: United States Edition: Revised ed. Dimensions:
Height: 229mm,
Width: 155mm,
Spine: 33mm
Weight: 522g ISBN:9781583331880 ISBN 10: 1583331883 Pages: 480 Publication Date:24 May 2004 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
Melissa Palmer, M.D., is nationally recognized for her research in and treatment of liver disease. She maintains a private practice on Long Island, New York.
Reviews for Dr. Melissa Palmer's Guide To Hepatitis and Liver Disease: A Practical Guide to Understanding, Treating & Living with Hepatitis & Liver
""Palmer's impressive work is truly encyclopedic. Highly recommended.""