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OverviewIn its updated and expanded second edition, this helpful guide offers a wealth of information for people living with HIV and for people caring for HIV-positive loved ones. All aspects of HIV/AIDS are discussed, including opportunistic and associated infections, dental care, exercise and nutrition, substance use and abuse and emotional treatment. New information will help the newly diagnosed adjust to their illness and long-term survivors to improve their quality of life. Up-to-date discussion of the latest medications covers the growing practice of using HIV drugs as preventatives. Essential Internet resources are provided that help patients live a longer, healthier life. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Mark CichockiPublisher: McFarland & Co Inc Imprint: McFarland & Co Inc Edition: 2nd Revised edition Dimensions: Width: 17.80cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 25.40cm Weight: 0.499kg ISBN: 9781476664958ISBN 10: 1476664951 Pages: 304 Publication Date: 18 April 2017 Recommended Age: From 18 years Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsTable of Contents Introduction: Why Is This Book Needed? 1. The History of HIV and AIDS 2. HIV Prevention and Testing 3. HIV 101 … The Basics 4. The Test Is Positive…. Now What? 5. Your First Visit to the Doctor 6. Monitoring Your Health 7. Know Your HIV Medications 8. Opportunistic Infections 9. Associated Conditions 10. Treating the Whole Person 11. Substance Use and Abuse 12. Dental Care 13. Exercise and Nutrition 14. Living with HIV Bibliography IndexReviews“a helpful and practical guide that offers non-specialist general readers with a wealth of information for people living with HIV and for people caring for HIV-positive loved ones...very strongly recommended”—Midwest Book Review; “well-written...a valuable resource on HIV/AIDS...an informative resource with practical application”—ARBA. From the first edition: “the content is easy to understand, and complicated medical concepts and jargon are explained. Newly diagnosed patients will find this an excellent book for learning more about HIV, and others will find it a great reference work...a valuable guide...highly recommended”—Library Journal; “well-written guide...a timely and valuable resource”—ARBA; “written in easy to understand language without sacrificing medical content”—Reference Reviews. From the first edition: the content is easy to understand, and complicated medical concepts and jargon are explained. Newly diagnosed patients will find this an excellent book for learning more about HIV, and others will find it a great reference work...a valuable guide...highly recommended - Library Journal a reader-friendly guide for those diagnosed with HIV - Midwest Book Review well-written guide...a timely and valuable resource - ARBA Author InformationMark Cichocki, RN, has been an HIV Nurse Educator at the University of Michigan’s HIV/AIDS Treatment Program for the last 21 years and has authored hundreds of HIV–related articles. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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