{"product_id":"9781939924063","title":"C. Diff In 30 Minutes: A guide to Clostridium difficile for patients and families","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUpdated with latest information on C. diff treatments! Have you been diagnosed with C. diff, or do you have a family member suffering from symptoms of a C. diff infection?\u003c\/strong\u003e Do you want to know what causes C. diff, how to limit its spread, and modern treatment options? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnlike books about C. diff that are written by non-experts who have no experience treating patients, \u003cem\u003eC. Diff In 30 Minutes: A Guide To Clostridium Difficile For Patients And Families\u003c\/em\u003e, is written by author, doctor, and Harvard Medical School Professor J. Thomas Lamont, M.D. Dr. Lamont uses plain-English explanations and case studies to describe this unpleasant bacterial infection and how it can be successfully treated. One of the world's top experts on C. diff, Dr. Lamont has conducted ground-breaking research on the bacterium and has helped thousands of patients struggling with C. diff.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eClostridium difficile, or C. diff, is one of the most common hospital-acquired infections in the United States. In a recent study at a major Boston teaching hospital, nearly 1\/3 of inpatients who were given antibiotics were infected with C. diff. More than half of these patients suffered from diarrhea and other symptoms. \u003cem\u003eC. Diff In 30 Minutes\u003c\/em\u003e covers:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe origins of C. diff\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCdiff symptoms\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFour C. diff cases, from infection to cure\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAntibiotics that can lead to C. diff infections \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTreatment options, including antibiotics and cutting-edge procedures such as stool transfers (also known as fecal transplants)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to limit the spread of C. diff\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRecurring C. diff: What causes it, and special treatments\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA glossary of medical terms\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOnline resources\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book also references C. diff’s association with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), colitis, cancer, diabetes, kidney failure, strokes, and failure of the immune system resulting from lymphoma, leukemia, and chemotherapy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eC. Diff In 30 Minutes\u003c\/em\u003e is not a DIY guide -- a doctor is needed to diagnose and treat C. diff. However, this guide can help you understand what your doctor is recommending and why. If you or a loved one has C. diff, \u003cem\u003eC. Diff In 30 Minutes\u003c\/em\u003e can be an invaluable and expert resource to understand and deal with the infection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"i30 Media Corporation","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47055875997936,"sku":"9781939924063","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781939924063_p0.jpg?v=1763666036","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781939924063","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}