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This book has been created for patients who have decided to make education and research an integral part of the treatment process. Although it also gives information useful to doctors, caregivers and other health professionals, it tells patients where and how to look for information covering virtually all topics related to cushing's syndrome (also Adrenal Cortex Adenoma; Adrenal Hyperfunction resulting from Pituitary ACTH Excess; Cushing's III; Ectopic ACTH Syndrome; Ectopic Adrenocorticotropic Hormone Syndrome), from the essentials to the most advanced areas of research. The title of this book includes the word official. This reflects the fact that the sourcebook draws from public, academic, government, and peer-reviewed research. Selected readings from various agencies are reproduced to give you some of the latest official information available to date on cushing's syndrome. Given patients' increasing sophistication in using the Internet, abundant references to reliable Internet-based resources are provided throughout this sourcebook. Where possible, guidance is provided on how to obtain free-of-charge, primary research results as well as more detailed information via the Internet. E-book and electronic versions of this sourcebook are fully interactive with each of the Internet sites mentioned (clicking on a hyperlink automatically opens your browser to the site indicated). Hard-copy users of this sourcebook can type cited Web addresses directly into their browsers to obtain access to the corresponding sites. In addition to extensive references accessible via the Internet, chapters include glossaries of technical or uncommon terms.

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• Amazon Sales Rank: #879914 in Books
• Published on: 2002-08
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 196 pages

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This sourcebook has been created for patients who have decided to make education and Internet-based research an integral part of the treatment process. Although it gives information useful to doctors, caregivers and other health professionals, it also tells patients where and how to look for information covering virtually all topics related to cushing's syndrome, from the essentials to the most advanced areas of research. The title of this book includes the word official. This reflects the fact that the sourcebook draws from public, academic, government, and peer-reviewed research. Selected readings from various agencies are reproduced to give you some of the latest official information available to date on cushing's syndrome. Following an introductory chapter, the sourcebook is organized into three parts. PART I: THE ESSENTIALS; Chapter 1. The Essentials on Cushing's Syndrome: Guidelines; Chapter 2. Seeking Guidance; Chapter 3. Clinical Trials and Cushing's Syndrome; PART II: ADDITIONAL RESOURCES AND ADVANCED MATERIAL; Chapter 4. Studies on Cushing's Syndrome; Chapter 5. Books on Cushing's Syndrome; Chapter 6. Multimedia on Cushing's Syndrome; Chapter 7. Physician Guidelines and Databases; PART III. APPENDICES; Appendix A. Researching Your Medications; Appendix B. Researching Alternative Medicine; Appendix C. Researching Nutrition; Appendix D. Finding Medical Libraries; Appendix E. Your Rights and Insurance; ONLINE GLOSSARIES; CUSHING'S SYNDROME GLOSSARY; INDEX. Related topics include: Adrenal Cortex Adenoma, Adrenal Hyperfunction resulting from Pituitary ACTH Excess, Cushing's III, Ectopic ACTH Syndrome, Ectopic Adrenocorticotropic Hormone Syndrome.

Download Description
This sourcebook has been created for patients who have decided to make education and Internet-based research an integral part of the treatment process. Although it gives information useful to doctors, caregivers and other health professionals, it also tells patients where and how to look for information covering virtually all topics related to cushing's syndrome, from the essentials to the most advanced areas of research. The title of this book includes the word official. This reflects the fact that the sourcebook draws from public, academic, government, and peer-reviewed research. Selected readings from various agencies are reproduced to give you some of the latest official information available to date on cushing's syndrome. Following an introductory chapter, the sourcebook is organized into three parts. PART I: THE ESSENTIALS; Chapter 1. The Essentials on Cushing's Syndrome: Guidelines; Chapter 2. Seeking Guidance; Chapter 3. Clinical Trials and Cushing's Syndrome; PART II: ADDITIONAL RESOURCES AND ADVANCED MATERIAL; Chapter 4. Studies on Cushing's Syndrome; Chapter 5. Books on Cushing's Syndrome; Chapter 6. Multimedia on Cushing's Syndrome; Chapter 7. Physician Guidelines and Databases; PART III. APPENDICES; Appendix A. Researching Your Medications; Appendix B. Researching Alternative Medicine; Appendix C. Researching Nutrition; Appendix D. Finding Medical Libraries; Appendix E. Your Rights and Insurance; ONLINE GLOSSARIES; CUSHING'S SYNDROME GLOSSARY; INDEX. Related topics include: Adrenal Cortex Adenoma, Adrenal Hyperfunction resulting from Pituitary ACTH Excess, Cushing's III, Ectopic ACTH Syndrome, Ectopic Adrenocorticotropic Hormone Syndrome.

From the Publisher
This is a "must have" reference book for patients, parents, caregivers, and libraries with medical collections. This sourcebook is organized into three parts. Part I explores basic techniques to researching cushing's syndrome (e.g. finding guidelines on diagnosis, treatments, and prognosis), followed by a number of topics, including information on how to get in touch with organizations, associations, or other patient networks dedicated to cushing's syndrome. It also gives you sources of information that can help you find a doctor in your local area specializing in treating cushing's syndrome. Collectively, the material presented in Part I is a complete primer on basic research topics for patients with cushing's syndrome. Part II moves on to advanced research dedicated to cushing's syndrome. Part II is intended for those willing to invest many hours of hard work and study. It is here that we direct you to the latest scientific and applied research on cushing's syndrome. When possible, contact names, links via the Internet, and summaries are provided. In general, every attempt is made to recommend "free-to-use" options. Part III provides appendices of useful background reading for all patients with cushing's syndrome or related disorders. The appendices are dedicated to more pragmatic issues faced by many patients with cushing's syndrome. Accessing materials via medical libraries may be the only option for some readers, so a guide is provided for finding local medical libraries which are open to the public. Part III, therefore, focuses on advice that goes beyond the biological and scientific issues facing patients with cushing's syndrome.

Customer Reviews

A total waste of money
If you are even slightly internet savvy, then you're already aware of the information in this book. It mostly gives a high level overview of Cushing's, with no more useful information than you'd find in your own internet searches.

Anyone with half a brain knows to check the accredited medical sites that appear in your search results. This book is nothing but a glorified dump from someone else's internet search.

I am so sorry that I wasted my time and money on this. I got absolutely zero help from this book.