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This is a "must have" reference book for patients, parents, caregivers, and libraries with medical collections. This sourcebook is organized into three parts. Part I explores basic techniques to researching ménière's disease (e.g. finding guidelines on diagnosis, treatments, and prognosis), followed by a number of topics, including information on how to get in touch with organizations, associations, or other patient networks dedicated to ménière's disease. It also gives you sources of information that can help you find a doctor in your local area specializing in treating ménière's disease. Collectively, the material presented in Part I is a complete primer on basic research topics for patients with ménière's disease. Part II moves on to advanced research dedicated to ménière's disease. Part II is intended for those willing to invest many hours of hard work and study. It is here that we direct you to the latest scientific and applied research on ménière's disease. When possible, contact names, links via the Internet, and summaries are provided. In general, every attempt is made to recommend "free-to-use" options. Part III provides appendices of useful background reading for all patients with ménière's disease or related disorders. The appendices are dedicated to more pragmatic issues faced by many patients with ménière's disease. Accessing materials via medical libraries may be the only option for some readers, so a guide is provided for finding local medical libraries which are open to the public. Part III, therefore, focuses on advice that goes beyond the biological and scientific issues facing patients with ménière's disease. ... Read more

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Pretty Good Resource
It is a helpful guide for a hellious disease.If you are very internet savy this probably not the book for you. ... Read more

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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.)

At last!
It's so refreshing to read a book about this disease without being scared to death each time you learn something new about the disease. It was also a relief to know that my grumpiness was common to, I thought it was me! Brilliant book, well written and informative without being shocking, and positive without being overly optimistic. Thankyou P J Haybach, you've helped me a lot!

As a patient, this gave me the power to help myself
I've had Meniere's Disease for 20+ years and while my doctor and the internet helped me find information, I still felt ignorant.This book changed all that: I can't think of anything anyone would need to know about Meniere's that isn't covered in this book.There's also an excellent appendix of further refernces.The more I learn, the better I can cope. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Ear, Nose and Throat Journal, published by Thomson Gale on March 1, 2007. The length of the article is 6578 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Psychological characteristics of patients with Meniere's disease compared with patients with vertigo, tinnitus, or hearing loss.
Author: Marina Savastano
Publication: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal (Magazine/Journal)
Date: March 1, 2007
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 86Issue: 3Page: 148(9)

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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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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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This digital document is an article from Ear, Nose and Throat Journal, published by Thomson Gale on August 1, 2006. The length of the article is 2258 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Long-term follow-up after gentamicin application via the Silverstein MicroWick in the treatment of Meniere's disease.
Author: Samuel L., III Hill
Publication: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal (Magazine/Journal)
Date: August 1, 2006
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 85Issue: 8Page: 494(3)

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This is a 3-in-1 reference book. It gives a complete medical dictionary covering hundreds of terms and expressions relating to Meniere's disease. It also gives extensive lists of bibliographic citations. Finally, it provides information to users on how to update their knowledge using various Internet resources. The book is designed for physicians, medical students preparing for Board examinations, medical researchers, and patients who want to become familiar with research dedicated to Meniere's disease.If your time is valuable, this book is for you. First, you will not waste time searching the Internet while missing a lot of relevant information. Second, the book also saves you time indexing and defining entries. Finally, you will not waste time and money printing hundreds of web pages.Download Description
This is a 3-in-1 reference book. It gives a complete medical dictionary covering hundreds of terms and expressions relating to Meniere's disease. It also gives extensive lists of bibliographic citations. Finally, it provides information to users on how to update their knowledge using various Internet resources. The book is designed for physicians, medical students preparing for Board examinations, medical researchers, and patients who want to become familiar with research dedicated to Meniere's disease. If your time is valuable, this book is for you. First, you will not waste time searching the Internet while missing a lot of relevant information. Second, the book also saves you time indexing and defining entries. Finally, you will not waste time and money printing hundreds of web pages. ... Read more