{"product_id":"9780128054475","title":"Linked by Blood: Hemophilia and AIDS","description":"\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinked by Blood: Hemophilia and AIDS 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. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe 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. \u003ci\u003eLinked by Blood \u003c\/i\u003epresents 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAddresses the challenges of future viral epidemics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePromotes understanding of the risks and benefits of blood transfusion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDemystifies HIV\/AIDS by explaining how the virus causes disease and is detected and treated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovers the factors that led to contamination of the blood supply and contributed to the AIDS epidemic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides background information on hemophilia: who is affected, why they bleed, how it is treated, and what complications can occur\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscusses the role of regulatory agencies in protecting the blood supply and ensuring the safety of blood and blood products\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures new proposals to enhance blood product safety and regulate the prices of blood, drugs, and devices that are essential for human health\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Elsevier Science","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47119416852720,"sku":"9780128054475","price":69.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780128054475_p0.jpg?v=1763640439","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780128054475","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}