Dr. Melissa Palmer's Guide To Hepatitis and Liver Disease: A Practical Guide to Understanding, Treating & Living with Hepatitis & Liver

by Melissa Palmer

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.

Genres: Health, Nonfiction

480 pages, Paperback

First published January 24, 2000

Reviews

[Ginger · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a reference work for me. I keep reading different sections and rereading old ones. Dr. Palmer understands Liver diseases well and her views and methods of treating them are current. I have PBC and while it is a rare disease, it is in this book.

[SueBee]

A useful resource to anyone who has, may have, or wants to prevent viral hepatitis. Good information about liver cancer, autoimmune hepatitis and other liver conditions as well. A must read for anyone with any type of liver disease. Not sure what questions to ask your doctor? Start here. This book will help guide you through your illness and give you the knowledge you need to speak intelligently with your health care providers.

[Debbie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a very informative book about liver disease with a great deal of future information. The writing style was quite understandable and there was a lot of information provided that is not easily accessible to the general public. I recommend it for anyone facing liver disease