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 avascular necrosis (also aseptic necrosis; ischemic bone necrosis; osteonecrosis), 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 avascular necrosis. 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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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 avascular necrosis (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 avascular necrosis. It also gives you sources of information that can help you find a doctor in your local area specializing in treating avascular necrosis. Collectively, the material presented in Part I is a complete primer on basic research topics for patients with avascular necrosis. Part II moves on to advanced research dedicated to avascular necrosis. 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 avascular necrosis. 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 avascular necrosis or related disorders. The appendices are dedicated to more pragmatic issues faced by many patients with avascular necrosis. 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 avascular necrosis.
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Though many physicians and public officials had thought that the emergence of the Internet would do much to assist patients in obtaining reliable information, 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." Since the late 1990s, physicians have seen a general increase in patient Internet usage rates. Patients frequently enter their doctor's offices with printed Web pages of home remedies in the guise of latest medical research. This scenario is so common that doctors often spend more time dispelling misleading information than guiding patients through sound therapies. ... This book has been created for patients who have decided to make education and research an integral part of the treatment process. ... While this sourcebook covers avascular necrosis, your doctor, research publications, and specialists may refer to your condition using a variety of terms. Therefore, you should understand that avascular necrosis is often considered a synonym or a condition closely related to the following: aseptic necrosis; ischemic bone necrosis; osteonecrosis.
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The subject line says it all... this book is a waste of money. I have found more information on the web then this "official" book has, more accurate too. It boils down to the usual, no one knows anything of substance about AVN/ON. We're in pain, how about some real research or info for once.
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This book is very basic and I knew more than the book had to say by just doing google searches. The book does have lots and lots of sites to visit on the 'net (too many) but it seems to me that there are more sites listed than actual information! Anyone can do internet searches.....you don't need a book to tell you how. This book is very disappointing. $25 for internet sites that you can get free yourself is highway robbery in my humble opinion. Not impressed at all. A waste of money.
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Designed for people who are new to avascular necrosis, 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 is designed for patients who are less familiar or are new to the Internet as a medical research tool. It tells the reader where and how to look for information covering virtually all topics related to avascular necrosis, 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 compiled and reproduced to give you some of the latest official information available to date on avascular necrosis. Following an introductory chapter, the sourcebook is organized into three parts. PART I: THE ESSENTIALS; Chapter 1. The Essentials on Avascular Necrosis: Guidelines; Chapter 2. Seeking Guidance; Chapter 3. Clinical Trials and Avascular Necrosis; PART II: ADDITIONAL RESOURCES AND ADVANCED MATERIAL; Chapter 4. Studies on Avascular Necrosis; Chapter 5. Books on Avascular Necrosis; Chapter 6. Multimedia on Avascular Necrosis; Chapter 7. Periodicals and News on Avascular Necrosis; Chapter 8. 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. NIH Consensus Statement on Total Hip Replacement; ONLINE GLOSSARIES; AVASCULAR NECROSIS GLOSSARY; INDEX. Related topics include: aseptic necrosis, ischemic bone necrosis, osteonecrosis.
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