2002 Official Patient's SourceBook on Impotence » (2002)

A comprehesive manual for anyone interested in self-directed research on impotence. Fully referenced with ample Internet listings and glossary.

PART I: THE ESSENTIALS
Chapter 1. The Essentials on Impotence: Guidelines
Overview
What Is Impotence?
How Does an Erection Occur?
What Causes Impotence?
How Is Impotence Diagnosed?
How Is Impotence Treated?
What Will the Future Bring?
Points to Remember
For More Information
More Guideline Sources
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Chapter 2. Seeking Guidance
Overview
Associations and Impotence
Finding More Associations
Finding Doctors
Finding a Urologist
Selecting Your Doctor
Working with Your Doctor
Broader Health-Related Resources
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PART II: ADDITIONAL RESOURCES AND ADVANCED MATERIAL
Chapter 3. Studies on Impotence
Overview
The Combined Health Information Database
Federally-Funded Research on Impotence
E-Journals: PubMed Central
The National Library of Medicine: PubMed
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Chapter 4. Patents on Impotence
Overview
Patents on Impotence
Patent Applications on Impotence
Keeping Current
Vocabulary Builder
Chapter 5. Books on Impotence
Overview
Book Summaries: Federal Agencies
Book Summaries: Online Booksellers
The National Library of Medicine Book Index
Chapters on Impotence
Directories
General Home References
Vocabulary Builder
Chapter 6. Multimedia on Impotence
Overview
Video Recordings
Audio Recordings
Bibliography: Multimedia on Impotence
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Chapter 7. Periodicals and News on Impotence
Overview
News Services & PressReleases
Newsletters on Impotence
Newsletter Articles
Academic Periodicals covering Impotence
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Chapter 8. Physician Guidelines and Databases
Overview
NIH Guidelines
NIH Databases
Other Commercial Databases
The Genome Project and Impotence
Specialized References
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Chapter 9. Dissertations on Impotence
Overview
Dissertations on Impotence
Keeping Current

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
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 Impotence
Additional Web Resources
General References
Appendix C. Researching Nutrition
Overview
Food and Nutrition: General Principles
Finding Studies on Impotence
Federal Resources on Nutrition
Additional Web Resources
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Appendix D. Finding Medical Libraries
Overview
Preparation
Finding a Local Medical Library
Medical Libraries Open to the Public
Appendix E. NIH Consensus Statement on Impotence
Overview
Abstract
What Is Impotence?
Prevalence and Association with Age
Clinical, Psychological, and Social Impact
Physiology of Erection
Erectile Dysfunction
Evaluation and Diagnosis
Treatment Considerations
Improving Public and Professional Knowledge about Impotence
Directions for Future Research
Conclusions
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ONLINE GLOSSARIES
Online Dictionary Directories

IMPOTENCE GLOSSARY
General Dictionaries and Glossaries

INDEX