Exposing the Hidden Dangers of Iron What Every Medical Professional Should Know about the Impact of Iron on the Disease Process

Name: Exposing the Hidden Dangers of Iron What Every Medical Professional Should Know about the Impact of Iron on the Disease Process
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ISBN: 9781581823363

ISBN-10: 1581823363

ISBN-13: 9781581823363

Edition: 2004

Authors: E. D. Weinberg, Cheryl D. Garrison, Lois K. Lambrecht, Randy S. Alexander

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Book details

List price: $20.95
Copyright year: 2004
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Incorporated
Publication date: 7/1/2004
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 328
Size: 5.56" wide x 7.94" long x 0.90" tall
Weight: 0.836
Language: English



Foreword



Preface


Introduction




Iron Loading in the Body Systems



Basics of Iron Loading



Genetics of Iron loading



Absorption and Transport of Iron



Liver, Spleen, Gallbladder, Pancreas



Endocrine System: Pituitary, Pancreas, Thyroid, Parathyroid



Central Nervous System



Cardiovascular System



Pulmonary System



Joints



Skin, Nails, Oral Cavity, Hearing, and Vision Abnormalities



Pathology, Iron, and Our Natural Defense Mechanisms



Cancer



Infection



Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)



Iron Withholding Defense System (IWDS)



Conditions That Antagonize the IWDS



Practical Guide to Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention



Diagnosis


tests and procedures such as MRI


ultra-sound-guided liver biopsy


molecular analysis



Treatment


includes guide to frequency of therapeutic phlebotomy


how not to overbleed your patients


sensible diets


appropriate supplementation


over-the-counter products to avoid or consider



Prevention of Excess Body Iron


practical strategies for the patient such as routine blood donation


cessation of tobacco use


reduction in alcohol consumption


Selected Reference Charts at a Glance


reference charts most frequently used to aid in diagnosis and treatment


Resources


valuable contact information


including voluntary health organizations and product information


Glossary


Index