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Many women are unaware that they have anemia. Its symptoms — fatigue, weakness, shortness of breath, headaches, and poor concentration — are often attributed to stress rather than iron deficiency. Using case studies, Joan Gomez discusses the prevention and treatment of anemia during childhood, adolescence, and menopause. ... Read more

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Anemia
Have not read book in it's entirety, but found just the excerpt was insightful. The book gives examples/case studies which provide some of the possible side-effects of anemia not offered in other books/sources, including physicians. Example: hair loss/thinning; brittle nails; odd cravings for ice and other things. Quite pleased so far, although sometimes a bit wordy with case studies. However, if you wish to learn/study more about the condition, again, this is a very candid, plain-written informative source.

Anemia is serious, a must read for every woman.
Every woman should have this book in her library. If you are tired and feel like you are pushing yourself to get through the day this book can literally be a life saver. Read this and be tested before you need to have a transfusion!!! Low iron levels are not just a small problem. This is especially vital to all vegetarians and those who avoid red meat. Dr. Gomez has written a terrific book full of helpful information for the entire family. She covers anemia in all it's various forms, anemia in children, teens and adults. Anemia is sometimes mistaken for senile dementia in the elderly. Left untreated it can lead to infertility, fainting and mental confusion in women of any age. In a busy life it isn't always easy to stay on top of all we need to and this is one issue that you do not want to let slip by untreated. Live long and prosper!!! ... Read more

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Each year thousands are told they suffer from anemia, but most have only a vague understanding of the condition. In fact, "anemia" is a generic term that includes myriad specific diseases, each of which has its own story regarding cause, manifestations, and treatments.

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Understanding Anemia
This is an excellent book on Anemia!I have had anemia for a period of time, and reading this book answered all the questions I had, and more.I am currently receiving I.V. iron fusions to bring up my hemoglobin and to help produce more, and healthier, red blood cells.I highly recommend this book written by a real professional in the medical community.

Excellent discussion/description of various types of anemia
Dr. Uthman presents the physiology of anemia (and its different types) in a straightforward manner.As he mentions in the book, it is written for someone with the equivalent of a high school level of biology.Dr. Uthman takes the reader step-by-step through the process - like a chef teachingsomeone a recipe.Starting from general discussion on anemia to how it isclinically diagnosed and even how blood tests are performed!Anyone whoneeds to know about anemia should read this book.The book can also bepicked up and used as a reference.The Table of Contents describe quiteclearly where to find specific topics. ... Read more

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More than 2 billion people worldwide have some form of anemia. Even so, the condition is greatly misunderstood and often improperly treated. The Iron Disorders Institute Guide to Anemia contains everything a patient needs to know about the different forms of anemia, symptoms, treatment, and diet. It provides patients and family members with everything they need to be proactive with their physicians, including information about what doctors must do to differentiate between different causes and how each cause is treated. ... Read more

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If you are ONLY IRON deficient, then this is T.M.I!
I am only iron deficient and wanted to learn about MY condition. This book cover EVERY kind of anemia and I only found 2-4 pages that I hi-lit with pertinent information. Therefore, it was wasted money. Now, you've been warned!

Helped me with RLS
After trying numerous drug regimes for Restless Leg Syndrone and either being nauseas or too sleepy to function plus no relief I was desperate.Someone suggested I should be checked for Anemia....I bought this book and started taking Iron on my own within 10 days ALL Symtons of RLS had completely disappeared.This book really helps the lay person understand Anemia. ... Read more

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Although it strikes individuals from a variety of backgrounds, sickle cell anemia has always been known as a "black" disease in America. In the Blood argues that ever since the discovery in 1910 and subsequent scientific analysis of the disease, sickle cell anemia has been manipulated to serve social ends-as a tool for securing white identity and a way to establish a hierarchy based on European heritage. Tapper shows how sickle cell anemia was used to promote the superiority of racial purity, to characterize the black body as contaminated, and even to support the notion that modern humans evolved from multiple origins.

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This groundbreaking book chronicles the history of sickle cell anemia in the United States, tracing its transformation from an "invisible" malady to a powerful, yet contested, cultural symbol of African American pain and suffering.

Set in Memphis, home of one of the nation's first sickle cell clinics, Dying in the City of the Blues reveals how the recognition, treatment, social understanding, and symbolism of the disease evolved in the twentieth century, shaped by the politics of race, region, health care, and biomedicine. Using medical journals, patients' accounts, black newspapers, blues lyrics, and many other sources, Keith Wailoo follows the disease and its sufferers from the early days of obscurity before sickle cell's "discovery" by Western medicine; through its rise to clinical, scientific, and social prominence in the 1950s; to its politicization in the 1970s and 1980s. Looking forward, he considers the consequences of managed care on the politics of disease in the twenty-first century.

A rich and multilayered narrative, Dying in the City of the Blues offers valuable new insight into the African American experience, the impact of race relations and ideologies on health care, and the politics of science, medicine, and disease. ... Read more

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Sickle-cell disease is a unique inherited and incurable condition of the blood cells which, according to doctors, has similarities with virtually all disease conditions known to mankind, includingAIDS and cancer.Commonly affecting Africans and those with an African ancestry, the disease is also prevalent among Arabs, Turks, Greeks, Italians (chiefly Sicilians), Iranians and Indians.As a result of migration and other factors, the disease is rampant the world over.From England to the United States and Canada, from Brazil to the Caribbean, children are still being born with the disease and its trait.Medical science is able to offer little more than palliation, and even in countries with the most advanced medicare, the average life expectancy for sicklers is low-42 years for males and 48 for females.With a population in excess of 150 million, of which one in four are carriers of the sickle cell trait, Nigeria hosts the largest population of sicklers in the world - over 6 million at the last estimate.

Suffering from a severe form of the disease, the type which, especially in sub-Saharan Africa makes survival to adulthood a rarity, the author writes about his childhood, the pains of growing up with a major health impairment.He also talks about his early cigarette and alcohol abuse and of being sexually molested at the age of 7.

In this first of a series, the author touches on the social and political milieu into which he was born and weaves into his story the life experiences of significant others in his web of relationship.

This book will be a source of encouragement to all whom the medical profession gives little prospects, whether of healing or survival

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"This is a personal account of aman's struggle through the threatening spasms of life.The novel offers a great deal of information about the sickle-cell disease, the Yoruba, their anthropology, religion, and family systems.It is a definite statement about African culture and belief patterns.The crafting of the story is rich and captivating."

Professor Charles OgbulogoFormer HOD

Department of African & Asian Studies

University of Lagos

Nigeria

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"Endless Love" A Romantic Christian Love Story Series that draws you into the life of Dr. Mark Sanders, a brilliant and attractive young man who is determined to find the meaning of true love.This captivating book is filled with romance, action, drama, passionate characters, and intense plot twists until the unexpected heartfelt conclusion.Mark's faith walk is challenged when life takes him on a path of intricate hardships and inconceivable heartache. Mark's determination leads him on a breath-taking journey as he discovers how to stand on God's promises when faced with death.When his beliefs are challenged, will Mark find peace and love? Can Mark overcome the enemy's deceitfulness and embrace life's joy?This story will warm your heart and restore your faith as you witness Mark struggle to uncover the truth, find love and grant forgiveness.An epic love story to read in front of a crackling fire. Elizabeth A. Ryan and her four children and three grandchildren make their home in Georgia. She is an active member of Believer's Church and serves as the director of the children's Bible story room. She owns a Christian based Home School called, "Noah's Ark Christian Academy." She enjoys working with small children and helping them develop a heart for God.Book 1 of the Endless Love Series ... Read more

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Best of Christian Romance - oh so dreamy
I can't say enough positive things about this wonderful Christian Romance Book Series. Oh, my, they have captured my heart and I could not wait to get my hands on the second book, One More Moment in Time.And thank God she had her third book out, Forever in His Heart. These books must be made into a Halmark movie!!!! I am a fan for life. Bless someone and give them these books. Word of advice - don't plan on cleaning or cooking or working until you have finished these books because once you start reading - you won't stop!

Endless Love
Elizabeth Ryan has written such a wonderful book on how determination and prayer can get a person through many struggles in life.
The glamour of football and all that it entails for the players and fans just brings the story so much to life.I have read the first two books in the series and am waiting for the next book in the mail from Elizabeth. This one will be signed.
I hope to see more from her in the future.

Sadly predictable
I bought four Christian romance novels by four different authors to add to our collection of favorite reading fare. This one was the weakest. The main character is so unbelievably perfect (good looking, rich, great academically, great footballer, great bike rider, great voice, self-sacrificial personality, etc.) that it was hard to have any sympathy for him. The plot was sadly predictable, and there were too many one-dimensional characters - I eventually struggled to keep track of all the names. I would have loved to see fewer, better developed characters, with both good and bad sides. With few exceptions, the good people were perfect and the bad ones had no redeeming features. I could have handled these problems had it not been for the editing. The author was badly let down by the editors. While any author could write words like warmness, humbleness or insaneness, surely the editors should point out that warmth, humility and insanity are common usage? Or that one should rather not have eight sentences in a row that all start with the word "Mark"? Or that, in the case of adjectives, less is more? Or fix a sentence such as "...[his] ability to bring joy to all those he came in contact." Yes, I will remember this story, but sadly not for its spiritual food as much as for the frustration that such a promising author did not receive better support.

AWSOME!!!!!! book
This is the second book of Elizabeth Ryan's and it was AWESOME!!!! I can't wait till the third book comes out.

Can't wait for the third!
Elizabeth Anne Ryan's books are a welcome addition to my collection of books by Christian authors!I am an avid reader of Christian fiction and am always looking for another good read.I thoroughly enjoyed Elizabeth's books and am anxiously awaiting the third in this series.Try it....you will not be disappointed! ... Read more

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Here's a New Edition of Petz & Garratty's classic text, Acquired Immune Hemolytic Anemias, originally published in 1980. The scope of the book has now been expanded to include the full spectrum of immune hemolytic anemias, rather than simply acquired (drug-related) diseases. Completely revised and updated from beginning to end, it presents authoritative coverage of all of today's best laboratory tests as well as the latest diagnostic and treatment methods. ... Read more

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Bible of Anemia
This is the most comprehensive work on hemolytic anemia that I have found. It is well written, well illustrated and documnented to the Nth degree. It is not an inexpensive book, but considering the cost of information from such an esteemed writer and the cost of medicine generally, it is a bargain. I recommend it to anyone who has, or is involved with, an anemic blood problem. ... Read more

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Most women have experienced unusually heavy menstrual bleeding at one time or another in their lives. But for millions of American women, heavy menstrual flow and the debilitating effects of anemia are chronic problems. Because it isn't enough to treat only the symptoms, Dr. Lark examines the underlying causes associated with these conditions, analyzes the risk factors for different groups of women, and presents a comprehensive self-assessment program. She discusses the vital roles of diet and exercise in coping with heavy menstrual flow and anemia, as well as the most current medical treatment and drug therapies available. ... Read more

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This Book Saved My Life!
I highly recommend this book to any woman who has this problem.It is the best book on the subject!

An excellent basic primer
This is an excellent basic primer on the causes of heavy menstrual bleeding and advice for dealing with it. Heavy bleeding can result in anemia, a condition also covered quite adequately. This information is presented in a workbook style, where the reader is first given some education on the subject, then guided to recognize and evaluate her own symptoms using worksheets. What follows is a wealth of advice concerning nutrition, diet, exercise, alternative therapies, drug therapy, and surgical intervention. Since the book covers all heavy menstrual bleeding, no one cause is examined in depth - for specific causes such as fibroid tumors or endometriosis, other sources of information would probably be needed. This book's great strength is its advice on diet, including sample menus and recipes, and its 18 pages of suggested exercise - a simple stretching routine, including several yoga positions. If mild anemia due to excessive menstrual bleeding is your problem, this book is an excellent starting place to inform yourself about what's going on with your body and what you can do to help yourself. ... Read more

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The first comprehensive, yet concise, clinical guide to the full spectrum of anemias

Anemias and Other Red Cell Disorders is the first resource to provide a practical diagnostic/treatment framework for identifying and successfully managing acute, congenital, and chronic anemias, and other red blood cell disorders.With its broad scope, easy-to-navigate format, and ready-to-apply diagnostic and treatment strategies, this is the most accessible - and essential - guide to anemias and related diseases ever published.

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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 book is the story of an inherited blood disease -- Cooley s anemia or beta thalassemia. Cooley s anemia is a severe and potentially fatal anemia that affects millions of people worldwide. Written by a world-recognized expert on the disease who has contributed greatly to the scientific understanding of the pathophysiology of this human hemoglobin disorder, the book describes the emotional and medical impact of the disease on patients and their families. It also summarizes the research on the disease at the level of the genes, DNA, RNA, and proteins. In addition, it also includes chapters on current therapy and future approaches to the disease, such as gene therapy, stem cell transplantation, and antenatal diagnosis.

A multidisciplinary book covering the fields of hematology, pediatrics, medicine, genetics, and molecular biology, the book details how Cooley s anemia serves as a model for understanding other human genetic and acquired diseases such as cancer, neurological disorders, and heart disease. It also provides new insights which may lead to new therapies.

Contents: Patients and Families: Love and Loss; In the Beginning; Nunzio: One of a Kind; Connie Paradiso; A Life on the Run; Amy's Loves; Understanding Thalassemia: The Big Alpha; Human Globin Messages; Finding the Genes; The Ultimate Answers; You Can't Go Home Again; The Best Medicine: Current Care and Future Goals: The Standard of Care; Dedicated Doctors; Human Beta Globin Gene Therapy; Genetic Roulette; Modern Times; Love Unbound; The Last Chapter. ... Read more

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Awesome
Hope and Destiny was referred to me by one of my parents in school-she is a mother of a student with sickle cell anemia. This book is user friendly, non intimidating and packied with important knowledge for me as a school nurse. It is a reasonable price. It is a book that you cannot sit down and read cover to cover in one sitting- there is just so much useful information. It is a reference book-I have highlighted passages and when my student comes down in crisis I feel that this book enable me to give him better care than I ever thought possible. A WONDERFUL PURCHASE.

a guide for the patients
This book is good for guiding patients suffering from the disease, but as far as carers psychological status is concerned it did not give much details. It is a good book, but was a bit dissapointed because it did not fulfill the requirement of what I have been looking for ... Read more

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A simple introduction to sickle cell anemia, describing its symptoms, its effects on the body, and how to cope with this disease. ... Read more

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An up-to-date, informative, and personal discussion of sickle-cell anemia, this guide provides information on medically proven methods of treatment along with patient vignettes. Written primarily for African Americans, who comprise the majority of the victims of sickle-cell anemia, this handbook for patients and those who live or work with them examines the complex issues that surround this genetic disease. Advice on dealing with the physical suffering, inability to work, quality of life issues, and premature death that affect sickle-cell patients is offered in layman's terms to aid patients and caregivers in making informed decisions. ... Read more

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Confidently recommended as a solid and informational primer
Collaboratively written by Allan F. Platt, Jr. (Program Coordinator and Physican Assistant at the George Comprehensive Sickle Cell Center, Grady Health System, Atlanta, Georgia) and Alan Sacerdote (Chief of Adult Endocrinoloty, Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center and Clinical Profesor of Medicine at SUNY Health Science Center, Brooklyn, New York), Hope And Destiny: A Patient's And Parent's Guide To Sickle Cell Disease And Sickle Cell Trait is a guide written especially for non-specialist general readers of all ages who must cope with sickle cell anemia, either in themselves or in their family and offspring. Individual chapters cover the causes of sickle cell disease; current tretment options; genetic counseling; age-based developmental issues; pain assessment and management; as well as new treatments and research. Hope And Destiny is confidently recommended as a solid and informational primer. ... Read more

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CHILDREN AND WOMEN OF CHILDBEARING AGE. 1st, 1993, National Academy Press. The Institute of Medicine, Washington, D.C. Report of the Food and Nutrition Board's Committee. For clinicians in nutrition, pediatrics, gynecology, obstetrics, or public health. 12 contributors, 11 U.S. ... Read more

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This book summarizes the most current research on the anemia of chronic disease and identifies effective diagnostic strategies for this common clinical condition-covering key topics related to the design and selection of therapeutic options including the treatment of the underlying disease, the biology of erythropoietin and the regulation of erythropoiesis, the disturbance of iron homeostasis, and the complex nature of the systemic inflammatory response. ... Read more

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Captivating
The Early Life Of Jeomie East is a wonderful book.This book is touching, loving, and enlightening.It helps you realize that there is an illness out there that can take hold of your life and completely change your view of it.Jeomie wrote a touching autobiography of her experiences.The photo album portion of this book helps you put faces with names.And the poems and the tributes were touching.I enjoyed it, and I learned so much.Thank you for sharing.

Absorbing and Meaningful
The Early Life Of Jeomie East is a wonderful book.This book is touching, loving, and enlightening.It helps you realize that there is an illness out there that can take hold of your life and completely change your view of it.Jeomie wrote a touching autobiography of her experiences.The photo album portion of this book helps you put faces with names.And the poems and the tributes were touching.I enjoyed it, and I learned so much.Thank you for sharing. ... Read more