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Zusatztext This is the definitive book in the field. There is no comparison. Informationen zum Autor Peter Jones is Emeritus Professor of Political Philosophy at Newcastle University. Klappentext 'Living with haemophilia' has established itself as the complete guide to haemophilia and related disorders. Written primarily for affected families! the book also provides a useful and up-to-date guide for doctors! paramedical staff! including nurses and physiotherapists! and teachers. Itexplains the inheritance of haemophilia! bleeding episodes and how to control them! safe treatment including home therapy and prophylaxis! and the prospects for a genetic cure. Other coverage includes: Sex and family planning; Childhood with haemophilia; Education and employment; Sports and travel; Previous side effects of treatment including HIV and AIDSSensitively and clearly written at an appropriate level for those with haemophilia! their families and friends. This book aims to dispel the myths and raise awareness of the realities of haemophilia. It takes a positive approach to physical development and encourages the pursuit of healthy! activeand fruitful living. Peter Jones shows how! with the right care! the person with haemophilia can live an active and normal life. He addresses all the questions that those with haemophilia or those caring for them need to know the answers to! with humour and genuine concern. He has worked withthose affected by it for over 30 years and this book contains his wealth of experience. Zusammenfassung Living with haemophilia has established itself as the complete guide for people who suffer from haemophilia and their families. Sensitively and clearly written, it takes a positive approach to physical development and encourages the pursuit of healthy, active and fruitful living. Peter Jones shows how, with the right care, the person with haemophilia can live an active and normal life. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface 1. Haemophilia 2: Growing up with haemophilia 2. Medical background 4: The causes of bleeding disorders 3.Treatment 6: What to use: therapeutic materials 7: How to treat: home therapy, prophylaxis, venepuncture 8: Physiotherapy 9: Surgery 4. Problems 11: Side-effects of treatment, including transfusion-transmitted infection 12: Coping without treatment: the developing world 5. Families with haemophilia 14: Planning a family 15: Towards a career: education and employment 6. Towards a cure Appendices B: Products containing aspirin C: A Charter for people with haemophilia D: History of haemophilia E: World federation of hemophilia Index ...
