Understanding Hepatitis: An Introduction for Patients and Caregivers

Hepatitis can afflict anyone and can present in a variety of types. Understanding Hepatitis offers readers an overview of cutting-edge information that will help them to successfully confront this disease. Naheed Ali offers an introduction to the many forms of the disease, its causes and symptoms, its treatment and outcomes, and its risk factors. Looking at the disease from a whole-patient perspective, he details ways in which sufferers and their families can better cope with it. Since hepatitis is a life changer for anyone dealing with it, this book is a must-have addition to any public or personal library.

Table of Contents:
Table of Contents , , Dedication , , Other Works , , Title , , Disclaimer , , Author’s Note , , Preface , , Chapter 1 , , Part 1 , Basic Picture , Chapter 2 , Anatomy of Hepatitis , Chapter 3 , Physiology of Hepatitis , Chapter 4 , Importance of Digestive Health when it comes to Hepatitis , Chapter 5 , Importance of Circulatory System Health when it comes to Hepatitis , Chapter 6 , History of Hepatitis , Chapter 7 , Glo0bal Scale of Hepatitis , Chapter 8 , Pathology of Hepatitis , Part 2 , Clinical Picture , Chapter 9 , Risk Factors and Causes , Chapter 10 , Diagnosis of Hepatitis , Chapter 11 , Role of Primary Caregivers in Hepatitis , Chapter 12 , Role of Hepatologists in Hepatitis , Chapter 13 , Role of Gastroenterologists in Hepatitis , Chapter 14 , Role of Hospitals , Chapter 15 , Connection between Hepatitis and Cholesterol , Part 3 , , Chapter 16 , Connection between Hepatitis and Obesity , Chapter 17 , Connection between Hepatitis and Heart Disease , Chapter 18 , Connection between Hepatitis and Liver Cancer , Chapter 19 , Types of Liver Disorders , Chapter 20 , Related Non-Hepatic Manifestations , Chapter 21 , Natural Approaches for Hepatitis , Part 4 , , Chapter 22 , Exercises for Hepatitis Patients , Chapter 23 , Pharmacological Approaches to Hepatitis , Chapter 24 , Hepatitis and Surgery , Chapter 25 , Mental Aspects of being a Hepatitis Patient , Chapter 26 , Adjusting Lifestyle as a Hepatitis Patient , Chapter 27 , Recent Advancements in Hepatitis Clinical Research , Chapter 28 , Collective Efforts against Hepatitis , Part 5 , Homestretch , Chapter 29 , Hope Patience Confidence and Responsibility as a Hepatitis Patient , Glossary of Terms , , For Further Reading , , About the Author , ,

About the Author :
Naheed Ali, MD, PhD, began writing professionally in 2005 when he was published as a sole author of a research journal article while still an undergrad. He currently serves as the COO of Golden Gate Institute for Integrative Medicine where he runs strategy, corporate development, and operations. Dr. Ali has been lecturing on various biomedical topics at U.S. colleges for years. He is the author of many books including Arthritis and You (Rowman & Littlefield, 2013), Understanding Parkinson’s Disease(Rowman & Littlefield, 2013), Understanding Lung Cancer (Rowman & Littlefield, 2014), Understanding Celiac Disease (Rowman & Littlefield, 2014), Understanding Pain (Rowman & Littlefield, 2015), and Understanding Fibromyalgia (Rowman & Littlefield 2016).

Review :
Ali (Golden Gate Institute for Integrative Medicine) provides a solid introduction to the different kinds of hepatitis and to the liver's fundamental role. Chapters are short and succinct, and difficult vocabulary is mostly defined and explained. Ali briefly discusses the disease's history, vaccines, prevention, risk factors, liver disorders, and related diseases. Explaining the many nuances of a diagnosis of [hepatitis] can be a Herculean task to say the least; with Understanding Hepatitis, Dr Naheed Ali provides a comprehensive resource to these patients and those who will join them on their journey towards evaluation and treatment. This book provides the target audience with easy-to-understand facts and recommendations, as well as lifestyle suggestions that are clearly influenced by Dr Ali’s holistic background, and are truly patient-centered. Understanding Hepatitis: An Introduction for Patients and Caregivers is exceptionally well written, thoroughly 'reader friendly' in organization and presentation, and unreservedly recommended for personal, community, medical clinic, college, and university library Health & Medicine collections. I’ve been in the Clinical diagnostic laboratory business for a long, long time. Each year, thousands of patients are screened for hepatitis. In this well written book, the author concisely explains it all in a format unlike any other I have seen. I’m going to recommend it to those who are interested in a basic overview of Hepatitis. It also serves as a valuable resource for practicing Laboratorians, Pathologists, Residents, Fellows and to Health care practitioners researching the advanced clinical aspects of Hepatitis.