{"product_id":"mecfs-the-severely-and-kenneth-j-friedman-9783036593609","title":"ME\/CFS - the Severely and Very Severely Affected","description":"\u003cp\u003eManuscripts in this monograph are sorted into five categories: 1. Case Reports: a description of living as a bedridden patient; structured interviews with severely affected ME\/CFS patients; how past events contribute to severe ME\/CFS; a comparison of moderately ill, severely ill, and very severely ill; case reports of ME\/CFS in children. 2. A healthcare provider's view of managing ME\/CFS patients. 3. Characterization of the Severely and Very Severely Affected: (1) the most troubling symptoms; (2) disease severity diminishes capacity for exercise, (3) operationalized definitions of the severely ill and very severely ill; (4) the usefulness of a modified Korean Chalder Fatigue Scale Questionnaire; (5) cardiac dimensions and function in patients; (6) an easier tilt test; and (7) review of sleep studies. 4. Progress in Diagnosis and Treatment: (1) objective measures for grading ME\/CFS; (2) a sitting tilt test for orthostatic intolerance; (3) the benefits of IVIgG; (4) risks and protective factors in suicidality; (5) malnutrition and overcoming it; (7) partnerships between patients, caregivers, and providers, and the use of technology; (8) a holistic model of care, \"Compassion in Practice; and (9) the effects of suffering, utilizing a four-phase model. 5. Impact of the Disease: (1) a historical perspective; (2) the impact of ME\/CFS on psychosocial dynamics; (3) the educational needs of school-aged; and (4) the economic impact of ME\/CFS\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Kenneth J. Friedman\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 3036593608\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9783036593609\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Mdpi AG\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/25\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 358\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.14lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.61h x 6.69w x 1.13d","brand":"Kenneth J. Friedman","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":45180632858879,"sku":"9783036593609","price":117.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_e13cb511-7ddf-4f6a-a146-286b8d493b05.jpg?v=1712898304","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/mecfs-the-severely-and-kenneth-j-friedman-9783036593609","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}