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Linked by Blood: Hemophilia and AIDS
1st Edition - May 19, 2016
Author: David Green
Language: English
Paperback ISBN:9780128053027
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eBook ISBN:9780128054475
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Linked by Blood: Hemophilia and AIDS recounts the factors responsible for the widespread infection of people with hemophilia by Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)-con…Read more
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recounts the factors responsible for the widespread infection of people with hemophilia by Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)-contaminated blood and offers a prescription for addressing the challenges of future viral epidemics. The book describes the impact of AIDS on people with hemophilia, their families, and caregivers.
The collection, processing, and distribution of blood in the early years of the HIV epidemic are described, including the failure of regulatory agencies to promulgate effective rules to safeguard the blood supply. The contributions of individuals and organizations that mitigated the epidemic are recognized. Linked by Blood presents recommendations for addressing the myriad medical, social, and economic challenges posed by blood-borne viral infections (AIDS, Ebola, MERS) that periodically sweep through large segments of our population.
Addresses the challenges of future viral epidemics
Promotes understanding of the risks and benefits of blood transfusion
Demystifies HIV/AIDS by explaining how the virus causes disease and is detected and treated
Covers the factors that led to contamination of the blood supply and contributed to the AIDS epidemic
Provides background information on hemophilia: who is affected, why they bleed, how it is treated, and what complications can occur
Discusses the role of regulatory agencies in protecting the blood supply and ensuring the safety of blood and blood products
Features new proposals to enhance blood product safety and regulate the prices of blood, drugs, and devices that are essential for human health
Residents, fellows and professionals in hematology, pathology, surgery, internal/hospital medicine, public health
Dedication
Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction
References
Chapter 1. The Impact of AIDS on Hemophilia
Abstract
Social Impact
Medical Impact
Economic Impact
Key Points
References
Chapter 2. What Is Hemophilia?
Abstract
Key Points
References
Chapter 3. Blood: Vital but Potentially Dangerous
Abstract
Key Points
References
Chapter 4. The Human Immunodeficiency Virus
Abstract
Key Points
References
Chapter 5. Hemophilia: An Affinity for Blood
Abstract
Key Points
References
Chapter 6. Blood as a Vehicle for the Spread of AIDS
Abstract
Key Points
References
Chapter 7. A Full-Blown Epidemic
Abstract
Key Points
References
Chapter 8. The Institute of Medicine Study
Abstract
Analysis
Key Points: The IOM Committee Report
References
Chapter 9. A Summary of Factors That Enabled the Epidemic
Abstract
Key Points
References
Chapter 10. Contributions That Mitigated the Epidemic
Abstract
Key Points
References
Chapter 11. Hemophilia: Past and Present
Abstract
Hemophilia Care at the Time of the HIV Epidemic
Hemophilia Care Since the HIV Epidemic
Access to Pharmaceutical Products
Infectious Disease Epidemics
Key Points
References
Chapter 12. A Prescription for the Next Health Care Crisis
Abstract
Blood Product Safety
Controlling the Costs of Hemophilia Therapy
Build Educational Programs to Promote Tolerance and Increase Support for Research
Key Points
References
Further Reading
Index
No. of pages: 168
Language: English
Edition: 1
Published: May 19, 2016
Imprint: Academic Press
Paperback ISBN: 9780128053027
eBook ISBN: 9780128054475
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David Green
David Green, MD, PhD, is Professor Emeritus in Medicine, Division of Hematology/Oncology, at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. He received his medical degree from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Doctorate in Biochemistry from Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois. He is a clinician-investigator and author of more than 300 published scientific articles. His most recent book, Linked by Blood: Hemophilia and AIDS, describes the AIDS epidemic in the early 1980s that ravaged the hemophilia community and led to major changes in the collection and processing of blood and blood products. He is a Master of American College of Physicians and recipient of many other awards.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor of Medicine Emeritus, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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