a ISBN 1-581-823363-

a Original cataloging agency NEU GrandLibrary

a Classification number WD200.5.I7

b Item number .W45 2004

a Dewey Classification 616.3/99

a Personal name Weinberg Eugene D

a Title Exposing the hidden dangers of iron :

b Remainder of title what every medical professional should know about the impact of iron on the disease process /

c Statement of responsibility, etc E.D. Weinberg ; edited by Cheryl Garrison ; foreword by Lois K. Lambrecht ; introduction by Randy S. Alexander.

h Medium BOOK

a Place of publication, distribution, etc Nashville, Tenn. :

b Name of publisher, distributor, etc Cumberland House,

c Date of publication, distribution, etc 2004.

a Extent xvi, 328 p. :

b Other physical details ill. ;

c Dimensions 20 cm.

a General note At head of title: "The iron disorders institute presents ..."

a Bibliography, etc Includes bibliographical references and index.

a Formatted contents note Iron loading in the body systems -- The basics of iron loading -- Genetics of iron loading -- Absorption and transport of iron -- Liver, spleen, gallbladder, pancreas -- Endocrine: pituitary, thyroid, adrenals, sex organs -- Central nervous system and the brain -- Cardiovascular system -- Pulmonary system -- Joints -- Skin, nails, vision, and hearing abnormalities -- Iron deficiency anemia, most common cause -- Cancer -- Infection -- ISIDS (sudden infant death syndrome) -- IWDS (iron withholding defense system) -- Antagonists to the IWDS -- Practical guide to diagnosis, treatment and prevention -- Diagnosis: tests and procedures such as MRI, ultra-sound guided liver biopsy, and molecular analysis -- Treatment: includes guide to frequency of therapeutic phlebotomy, how not to overbleed your patients, sensible diets, appropriate supplementation, over-the-counter products to avoid or consider -- Prevention of excess body iron: practical strategies for the patient such as routine blood donation, cessation of tobacco use, reduction in alcohol consumption.

a Topical term or geographic name as entry element Iron

a Topical term or geographic name as entry element Iron

a Topical term or geographic name as entry element Iron Overload

a Topical term or geographic name as entry element Iron Overload

a Topical term or geographic name as entry element Anemia IronDeficiency

a Topical term or geographic name as entry element Anemia IronDeficiency

a Topical term or geographic name as entry element Anemia IronDeficiency

a Topical term or geographic name as entry element Iron Overload

a Personal name Garrison Cheryl D

d Dates associated with a name 1945