Table of Contents
Introduction
Overview
Organization
Scope
Moving Forward
PART I: THE ESSENTIALS
Chapter 1. The Essentials on Legionellosis: Guidelines
Overview
What Is Legionellosis?
How Common Is Legionellosis in the United States?
What Are the Usual Symptoms of Legionellosis?
How Is Legionellosis Diagnosed?
Who Gets Legionellosis?
What Is the Treatment for Legionellosis?
How Is Legionellosis Spread?
Where Is the Legionella Bacterium Found?
What Is Being Done to Prevent Legionellosis?
Legionellosis: Technical Notes
Additional Technical Information
More Guideline Sources
Vocabulary Builder
Chapter 2. Seeking Guidance
Overview
Associations and Legionellosis
Finding Doctors
Selecting Your Doctor
Working with Your Doctor
Broader Health-Related Resources
PART II: ADDITIONAL RESOURCES AND ADVANCED MATERIAL
Chapter 3. Studies on Legionellosis
Overview
Federally-Funded Research on Legionellosis
E-Journals: PubMed Central
The National Library of Medicine: PubMed
Vocabulary Builder
Chapter 4. Books on Legionellosis
Overview
Book Summaries: Online Booksellers
The National Library of Medicine Book Index
Chapters on Legionellosis
General Home References
Vocabulary Builder
Chapter 5. Physician Guidelines and Databases
Overview
NIH Guidelines
NIH Databases
Other Commercial Databases
Specialized References
PART III. APPENDICES
Appendix A. Researching Your Medications
Overview
Your Medications: The Basics
Learning More about Your Medications
CommercialDatabases
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 Legionellosis
Additional Web Resources
General References
Vocabulary Builder
Appendix C. Researching Nutrition
Overview
Food and Nutrition: General Principles
Finding Studies on Legionellosis
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
ONLINE GLOSSARIES
Online Dictionary Directories
LEGIONELLOSIS 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 legionellosis, your doctor, research publications, and specialists may refer to your condition using a variety of terms. Therefore, you should understand that legionellosis is often considered a synonym or a condition closely related to the following: Legionella pneumonia; Legionellosis; Pontiac Fever.
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