PULSE.Byline: Nicole Sunkes HEPATITIS hepatitis (hĕp'ətī`tĭs), inflammation of the liver. There are many types of hepatitis. Causes include viruses, toxic chemicals, alcohol consumption, parasites and bacteria, and certain drugs. TIPS: ``Living With Hepatitis C Hepatitis C Definition Hepatitis C is a form of liver inflammation that causes primarily a long-lasting (chronic) disease. Acute (newly developed) hepatitis C is rarely observed as the early disease is generally quite mild. for Dummies'' (Wiley; $16.99), by Nina L. Paul, is a great reference guide for people diagnosed with the liver disease Liver Disease Definition Liver disease is a general term for any damage that reduces the functioning of the liver. Description The liver is a large, solid organ located in the upper right-hand side of the abdomen. . Presented in an easy-to-read format, this information-packed book explains how to live with the disease and includes special chapters on children and support groups. Also included is a tear-out ``cheat sheet,'' a list of do's and don'ts and steps to protect others from infection. PAIN RELIEF: ``When Your Body Aches'' (Walker & Company; $14), by the American Academy The American Academy in Berlin is a non-partisan academic institution in Berlin. It was founded in September 1994 by a group of prominent Americans and Germans, among them Richard Holbrooke, Henry Kissinger, Richard von Weizsäcker, Fritz Stern and Otto Graf Lambsdorff and opened in of Orthopaedic Surgeons, aims to keep you out of the doctor's office with clear, concise descriptions of common body ailments and their remedies. The book is divided by body region - shoulder, hip and thigh thigh (thi) femur; the portion of the leg above the knee. thigh n. The part of the leg between the hip and the knee. Also called femur. , hand and wrist. Each description of an ache includes advice on treatment and prevention. Also included are injury-prevention exercises and diagrams of the body's bone and muscle structure. WHEN PARENTS AGE: Caring for aging parents is a challenging task. Dr. Linda Rhodes discusses finances, insurance options and family issues in ``Caregiving as Your Parents Age'' (Penguin penguin, originally the common name for the now extinct great auk of the N Atlantic and now used (since the 19th cent.) for the unrelated antarctic diving birds. ; $16.95) and the companion ``Should Mom Be Left Alone? Should Dad Be Driving? Your Q&A Companion for Caregiving'' (Penguin; $13.95). The books feature a wealth of resources and cover such topics as lifestyle issues, living with chronic illnesses and legal concerns. CAPTION(S): 4 photos Photo: (1) no caption (book: ``Caregiving as Your Parents Age'') (2) no caption (book: ``Should Mom Be Left Alone?) (3) no caption (book: ``Living With Hepatitis C for Dummies'') (4) no caption (book: ``When Your Body Aches'') |
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