Table of Contents
Introduction
Overview
Organization
Scope
Moving Forward
PART I: THE ESSENTIALS
Chapter 1. The Essentials on Cushing's Syndrome: Guidelines
Overview
What Is Cushing's Syndrome?
What Are the Symptoms?
What Causes Cushing's Syndrome?
How Is Cushing's Syndrome Diagnosed?
How Is Cushing's Syndrome Treated?
Current Research on Cushing's Syndrome
Other Resources
More Guideline Sources
Vocabulary Builder
Chapter 2. Seeking Guidance
Overview
Associations and Cushing's Syndrome
Finding More Associations
Finding Doctors
Finding an Endocrinologist
Selecting Your Doctor
Working with Your Doctor
Broader Health-Related Resources
Chapter 3. Clinical Trials and Cushing's Syndrome
Overview
Recent Trials on Cushing's Syndrome
Benefits and Risks
Keeping Current on Clinical Trials
General References
Vocabulary Builder
PART II: ADDITIONAL RESOURCES AND ADVANCED MATERIAL
Chapter 4. Studies on Cushing's Syndrome
Overview
Federally-Funded Research on Cushing's Syndrome
The National Library of Medicine: PubMed
Vocabulary Builder
Chapter 5. Books on Cushing's Syndrome
Overview
Book Summaries: Online Booksellers
The National Library of Medicine Book Index
Chapters on Cushing's Syndrome
General Home References
Chapter 6. Multimedia on Cushing's Syndrome
Overview
Bibliography: Multimedia on Cushing's Syndrome
Vocabulary Builder
Chapter 7. Physician Guidelines and Databases
Overview
NIH Guidelines
NIH Databases
Other Commercial Databases
The GenomeProject and Cushing's Syndrome
Specialized References
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
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 Cushing's Syndrome
Additional Web Resources
General References
Vocabulary Builder
Appendix C. Researching Nutrition
Overview
Food and Nutrition: General Principles
Finding Studies on Cushing's Syndrome
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
CUSHING'S SYNDROME GLOSSARY
General Dictionaries and Glossaries
INDEX
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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 cushing's syndrome, your doctor, research publications, and specialists may refer to your condition using a variety of terms. Therefore, you should understand that cushing's syndrome is often considered a synonym or a condition closely related to the following: Adrenal Cortex Adenoma; Adrenal Hyperfunction resulting from Pituitary ACTH Excess; Cushing's III; Ectopic ACTH Syndrome; Ectopic Adrenocorticotropic Hormone Syndrome.
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