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The MediFocus Guidebook on Meniere's Disease is the most comprehensive, up-to-date source of information available. You will get answers to your questions, including risk factors of Meniere's Disease, standard and alternative treatment options, leading doctors, hospitals and medical centers that specialize in Meniere's Disease, results of the latest clinical trials, support groups and additional resources, and promising new treatments on the horizon. This one of a kind Guidebook offers answers to your critical health questions including the latest treatments, clinical trials, and expert research; high quality, professional level information you can trust and understand culled from the latest peer-reviewed journals; and a unique resource to find leading experts, institutions, and support organizations including contact information and hyperlinks. This Guidebook was updated on April 11, 2010. ... Read more

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A Complete Reference for Meniere's Disease
This book is the most complete compilation of information on Meniere's Disease that I have come across in 24 years! It is easy-to-read and answers so many of the questions that arise concerning this disease. Anyone who has Meniere's Disease should read this book!

Outdated and dangerous
Good intentions prevail throughout this book; good high level advice on coping is shared. But like most reviews of the book, it's outdated. It's becoming common knowledge that Meniere's is caused by a viral infection and can be cured in 85%~90% of cases by taking Valtrex 1000mg or Zovirex 800mg three times a day for 4~6 weeks. These drugs are not even mentioned in this book and could lead many a reader to consider drastic, ineffective and irreversible surgical management which is still being pushed by many lagging doctors.

A must have for anyone with Menieres
This book was such a blessing in my life. I read it over and over when I first got it.So much of the information I was already experiencing but didnt' know why. I learned more from this book and my online support group than from any doctor.

Excellent Scope of Information
Once diagnosed with Meniere's, I began the search for information.Much is out there, but nothing was as informative as this book.The author gives you everything you could possibly want or need to know.It is very helpful in validating the more 'minor' Meniere's symptoms your physician may not have explained to you as being due to this disease. It will also give you options that range from traditional to holistic treatments. Should you reach the surgical level, this book diagrams and explains the options, risks, and outcomes to result in aninformed decision. I was on the fast-track to surgery, but after reading the book, I found the drug betahistine mentioned.I discussed this with my specialist, and he consented in giving it a try. While this drug therepy dosen't work for everyone, it gave me my life back. Might I have found this therapy in another book?Maybe...but I didn't.

Very informative
This book is very well written and organized.It covers Meniere's in great detail and has references you can turn to for further information.I found the exhaustive list of symptoms and the explantions of their causes particularly helpful.If you have Meniere's or treat patients with the disease, you should have this book.(I work for medical book publishers, so I don't hand out praise lightly.) ... Read more

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Topics include: Current day incidence of Meniere's disease -IMS data; Endolymphatic hydrops: pathophysiology and experimental models; Physiologic effects on the cochlea in Meniere's disease; Physiologic effects on the vestibular system in Meniere's disease; Audiovestibular testing in Meniere's patients; Clinical hints and Precipitating Factors in patients suffering from Meniere's disease; Hypothetical mechanism for vertigo in Meniere's disease; Meniere's disease and the menstrual cycle; Meniere's disease in the elderly; Allergy and Meniere's disease; Imaging of inner ear in patients with Meniere's disease; Medical and non-invasive therapy for Meniere's disease; In situ therapy for Meniere's disease; Endolymphatic sac shunt, labyrinthectomy, vestibular nerve section in Meniere's disease; Early vestibular rehab in patients with Meniere's disease; The Role of Regenerative Medicine in Meniere's Disease; Genetics (molecular biology) and Meniere's disease. ... Read more

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Michael Ruckensteins new book clarifies the current state of understanding of the disorder and develops an evidencebased treatment strategy, using a number of challenging case presentations to illuminate the text. As the principal author of this landmark reference, he brings to bear his extensive expertise in the field as researcher and clinician, collaborating with a number of world-renowned contributing authors. ... Read more

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Nicely presented medical papers; but no we don't understand MD yet.
As an informed Meniere's Disease patient for 40 years now, I bought this book hoping it might describe some new advances or understandings of Meniere's Disease. The Description given by Amazon for this book is rather terse, so I had to hope and guess.

The book is nicely bound and printed.It has 14 papers by various authors on aspects of the current conventional medical knowledge of Meniere's Disease.There is no ground breaking new research or evidence or treatment method.The book is not worth it for for my "solutions oriented" purposes.Treatment focuses more on the vertigo than the hearing loss.As is typical in a modest sized volume (156 pages plus Index) containing many papers by various authors, it is more of a survey of current knowledge from various perspectives than it is a ground breaking insight in depth of some particular aspect.

The papers and authors are:
1. Historical Perspectives, by Marc Eisen
2. Epidemiology of Meniere's Disease, by Raj Dedhia
3. Pathophysiology of Meniere's Disease, by Michael Ruckenstein
4. Histopathology, by Steven Rauch
5. Clinical Presentation of Meniere's Disease, by John Chi and Michael Ruckenstein
6. Differential Diagnosis, by Jason Leibowitz and Micahel Ruckenstein
== Diagnostic Evaluation ==
7. Audiometric Testing, by Michael Ruckenstein
8. Vestibular and Balance Function Testing, by Neil Shepard
9. Other Diagnostic Tests, by Michael Ruckenstein
== Treatment ==
10. Medical Treatment of Meniere's Disease, by Jessica Shen and Michael Ruckenstein
11. Surgical Therapy in the Treatment of Meniere's Disease, by Michael Ruckenstein and Marc Cohen
12. Rehabilitation of the Patient With Meniere's Disease, by Elizabeth Grace
13. Psychological Attributes of Meniere's Disease, by Jeffery Staab
14. Challenging Cases, by Michael Ruckenstein
15. Future Directions, by Michael Ruckenstein

The final paper, Future Directions (a brief 2 pages long) states "we really do not have an understanding as to the underlying pathophysiologic mechanisms responsible for Meniere's Disease", and for "Treatment" states "Unless the pathophysiology is better elucidated, it is highly unlikely we will develop any specific treatments for the disorder." He further states "I suspect that one day, we will look back at these treatments as being quite primitive."

I agree with the author on these conclusions, at least so far as "modern Western medicine" goes.

In an odd way, these conclusions of inadequate understanding may be positive in the long run.The book does discredit some classic hypotheses for the mechanisms of Meniere's Disease, such as endolymphatic hydrops (page 15), and thus may open the door to a complete rethinking of this disease.Whether, or when, modern Western medicine can walk through this door is not yet known.

If this is the sort of book you're looking for, it is well done.I can't recommend it so much for the patient who is focused more on what is known and what treatments do work.The right researcher might find this book quite provocative.

There was one positive note that I noticed in my skimming of the book.It states somewhere (I've lost the page now) that hearing loss is seldom total, rather bottoms out at perhaps 50 db loss. This suggests to me that once my second ear, which has only been failing recently, settles down, then hearing aids would be of some use.To be clear here, the book has no discussion of hearing aids that I've noticed; I'm just speculating. ... Read more

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Chapters: Diseases of External Ear, Diseases of Inner Ear, Diseases of Middle Ear and Mastoid, Ménière's Disease, Cholesteatoma, Otitis Externa, Otitis Media, Tympanosclerosis, Otosclerosis, Pathologic Nystagmus, Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, Labyrinthitis, Vestibular Neuronitis, Perforated Eardrum, Gradenigo's Syndrome, Labyrinthine Fistula, Bezold's Abscess. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 92. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Ménière's disease (pronounced ) is a disorder of the inner ear that can affect hearing and balance to a varying degree. It is characterized by episodes of vertigo and tinnitus and progressive hearing loss, usually in one ear. It is named after the French physician Prosper Ménière, who first reported that vertigo was caused by inner ear disorders in an article published in 1861. The condition affects people differently; it can range in intensity from being a mild annoyance to a chronic, lifelong disability. An audiogram illustrating low pitch hearing lossThe symptoms of Ménière's are variable; not all sufferers experience the same symptoms. However, so-called "classic Ménière's" is considered to comprise the following four symptoms: Ménière's often begins with one symptom, and gradually progresses. However, not all symptoms must be present for a doctor to make a diagnosis of the disease. Several symptoms at once is more conclusive than different symptoms at separate times. Attacks of vertigo can be severe, incapacitating, and unpredictable and can last anywhere from minutes to hours, but no longer than 24 hours. This combines with an increase in volume of tinnitus and temporary, albeit significant, hearing loss. Hearing may improve after an attack, but often becomes progressively worse. Nausea, vomiting, and sweating sometimes accompany vertigo, but a...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=55994 ... Read more

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Talons of Death will grab you!
Great book, I am 28 and really liked it. I think it will interest all ages, maybe appealing to a younger audiance a bit more. Quick read, worth every penny. ... Read more

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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."Furthermore, because of the rapid increase in Internet-based information, many hours can be wasted searching, selecting, and printing.This book was created for medical professionals, students, and members of the general public who want to conduct medical research using the most advanced tools available and spending the least amount of time doing so. ... Read more

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Highlights state-of-the-art information on M?ni`ereÆs disease Presents a variety of treatment options and rationale for using or not using endolymphatic sac surgery Information on pathophysiology and diagnosis of M?ni`ereÆs disease included International researchers and practitioners tell exactly what they think and where they stand on the issue of endolymphatic sac surgery Presents both sides of this controversial topic in a single, complete volume ... Read more

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Clinicians and scientists have been challenged by Meniere's disease, an ailment of unknown origin. This volume combines the findings of research and clinical practice exploring the pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment of the disease. ... Read more

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This book is the first book written on the subject by the Author. Unlike a clinical study or medical text, the Author writes with an understanding of the effects of having Meniere disease.The Author shares his personal experience in recovery from the effects of Meniere's disease. Today he is not only well, he windsurfs, snowboards, travels, works on his computer for hours and lives a full and active life which defies the initial prognosis given by his doctors and specialists. Today he is a writer, painter, designer and exhibiting artist. He continues to study, teach and practice the art of meditation and energy healing. The Author is married with two adult children. ... Read more

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Although many theories about Meniere's disease exist and much research is being done, its cause remains undetermined and no fundamental treatment method has been established yet. The articles in this special issue range from Meniere's disease epidemiology and clinical research to inner ear biochemistry, regenerative medicine and genetics. Microanalysis of stress-related gene expression and questionnaire analysis in patients indicate stress involvement for the onset of Meniere's disease. Endolymph metabolic disorder was suggested by single nucleotide palymorphisms in the potassium channel genes in patients. The effects of lithium on AQP2 expression in the rat inner ear indicate that the VP-AQP2 system really works for water homeostasis in the inner ear. A new method for drug application is proposed as a means to prevent inner ear damage or to facilitate recovery from inner ear disease. ... Read more

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The Ménière's Disease Medical Guide is a publication which has been designed to better help readers understand Ménière's Disease. This Qontro Medical Guide has been designed with the reader in mind, and is a useful information source for readers at all levels looking to learn more about Ménière's Disease. The Ménière's Disease Medical Guide is highly recommended for those interested in understanding and learning more about Ménière's Disease. ... Read more

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Very disappointed.
This 'book' was not much more than a big pamphlet. Very disappointed that I paid $10 and S+H for it. ... Read more

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This is the second book the author has written on the subject of Meniere's disease. In this book "Let's Get Better" it has been possible to add more information from the original manuscript. With a focus not only on his personal story of living with Meniere's disease, but on achieving better health through alternative therapies, diet , meditation, exercise and positive attitude.
So if you are putting your life on hold while you wait and hope to get well...don't! You simply can't wait to feel well to start working towards better health. Learn positive strategies for wellness. Reduce acute Meniere's symptoms. Manage Meniere attacks. Create a positive and powerful life.
Do the seemingly impossible...recover a sense of balance and power in your life. ... Read more