The Official Patient's Sourcebook on Prostatitis: Revised and Updated
for the Internet Age
Pages: 236
Price: $24.95
ISBN: 0597832285
Web Link: http://www.icongrouponline.com/health/Prostatitis.html
Synopsis
A comprehensive manual for anyone interested in self-directed research
on prostatitis. Fully referenced with ample Internet listings and
glossary.
Related Conditions/Synonyms
Prostatitis; Chronic bacterial prostatitis; Pelvic pain syndrome;
Prostate Infection (Inflammatory); Prostatodynia
Description
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 prostatitis
(also Chronic bacterial prostatitis; Pelvic pain syndrome; Prostate
Infection (Inflammatory); Prostatodynia), 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 prostatitis. 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.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Overview
Organization
Scope
Moving Forward
PART I: THE ESSENTIALS
Chapter 1. The Essentials on Prostatitis: Guidelines
Overview
What Is Prostatitis?
For More Information
Additional Information on Prostatitis
More Guideline Sources
Vocabulary Builder
Chapter 2. Seeking Guidance
Overview
Associations and Prostatitis
Finding More Associations
Finding Doctors
Finding a Urologist
Selecting Your Doctor
Working with Your Doctor
Broader Health-Related Resources
PART II: ADDITIONAL RESOURCES AND ADVANCED MATERIAL
Chapter 3. Studies on Prostatitis
Overview
The Combined Health Information Database
Federally-Funded Research on Prostatitis
E-Journals: PubMed Central
The National Library of Medicine: PubMed
Vocabulary Builder
Chapter 4. Patents on Prostatitis
Overview
Patents on Prostatitis
Patent Applications on Prostatitis
Keeping Current
Vocabulary Builder
Chapter 5. Books on Prostatitis
Overview
Book Summaries: Federal Agencies
Book Summaries: Online Booksellers
The National Library of Medicine Book
INDEX
Chapters on Prostatitis
Directories
General Home References
Vocabulary Builder
Chapter 6. Multimedia on Prostatitis
Overview
Video Recordings
Bibliography: Multimedia on Prostatitis
Chapter 7. Periodicals and News on Prostatitis
Overview
News Services & Press Releases
Newsletters on Prostatitis
Newsletter Articles
Academic Periodicals covering Prostatitis
Vocabulary Builder
Chapter 8. Physician Guidelines and Databases
Overview
NIH Guidelines
NIH Databases
Other Commercial Databases
Specialized References
Vocabulary Builder
Chapter 9. Dissertations on Prostatitis
Overview
Dissertations on Prostatitis
Keeping Current
PART III. APPENDICES
Appendix A. Researching Your Medications
Overview
Your Medications: The Basics
Learning More about Your Medications
Commercial Databases
Contraindications and Interactions (Hidden Dangers)
A Final Warning
General References
Vocabulary Builder
Appendix B. Researching Alternative Medicine
Overview
What Is CAM?
What Are the Domains of Alternative Medicine?
Can Alternatives Affect My Treatment?
Finding CAM References on Prostatitis
Additional Web Resources
General References
Vocabulary Builder
Appendix C. Researching Nutrition
Overview
Food and Nutrition: General Principles
Finding Studies on Prostatitis
Federal Resources on Nutrition
Additional Web Resources
Vocabulary Builder
Appendix D. Finding Medical Libraries
Overview
Preparation
Finding a Local Medical Library
Medical Libraries Open to the Public
Appendix E. Your Rights and Insurance
Overview
Your Rights as a Patient
Patient Responsibilities
Choosing an Insurance Plan
Medicare and Medicaid
NORD's Medication Assistance Programs
Additional Resources
Vocabulary Builder
ONLINE GLOSSARIES
Online Dictionary Directories
PROSTATITIS GLOSSARY
General Dictionaries and Glossaries
INDEX
Note to the press - the following search terms are related to the
above release:
acute bacterial prostatitis
bacterial prostatitis
cause prostatitis
chronic bacterial prostatitis
chronic pelvic pain syndrome
cipro prostatitis
congestive prostatitis
cronica prostatitis
elevated prostatitis psa
nonbacterial prostatitis
pain prostatitis
pelvic pain syndrome
prostatitis
prostatitis acute
prostatitis chronic
prostatitis cure
prostatitis help
prostatitis non bacterial
prostatitis symptom
prostatitis treatment
prostatodynia
prostatitis signs
prostatitis symptoms
nausea prostatitis
constipation prostatitis
prostatitis bleeding
piles prostatitis
diarrhea prostatitis
prostatitis pain
complications prostatitis
prostatitis history
swelling prostatitis
prostatitis symptom
children prostatitis
prostatitis sign
onset prostatitis
prostatitis causes
prostatitis symptoms
infection prostatitis
prostatitis baby
complication and interaction prostatitis
prostatitis ache
detection prostatitis
vomiting prostatitis
prostatitis apnea
sleep prostatitis
sleepiness prostatitis
diagnosis prostatitis
testing prostatitis
prostatitis test
prostatitis syndrome
detection prostatitis
prostatitis detectors
complications prostatitis
prostatitis analysis
prostatitis system
chronic prostatitis
illness prostatitis
prostatitis disease
prostatitis prevention
screening prostatitis
prostatitis treatment
herbal remedies and recipes prostatitis
prostatitis counseling
curative prostatitis
prostatitis therapy
surgery prostatitis
prostatitis reversal
organizations prostatitis
recovery prostatitis
prostatitis information
treating prostatitis
prostatitis symptoms
prostatitis rates
prostatitis cure
research prostatitis
recovery prostatitis
prostatitis relief
parent prostatitis
prostatitis support
prostatitis groups
prostatitis guidance
illnesses prostatitis
prostatitis help
foundations prostatitis
prostatitis associations
recovery prostatitis
prostatitis information
prostatitis contact
drugs prostatitis
medication prostatitis
info on withdrawal prostatitis
prostatitis reaction
overdose prostatitis
prostatitis new prescriptions
prostatitis pill dosage
drug intolerance prostatitis
prostatitis patient insurance
manufacturing sources prostatitis
prostatitis costs