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The field of liver transplantation is young, evolving, dynamic, and issues and decisions are often controversial, thus a text with a different focus is required, one that highlights controversy and challenges dogma. In Liver Transplantation: Challenging Controversies and Topics a useful set of chapters have been created that will take the reader step-by-step through key areas of controversy in the field of liver transplantation. The authors have tried to anticipate questions, define key issues, and provide options for resolving or approaching areas of uncertainty. The topics covered in this book impact our understanding and management of immunosuppressant, viral hepatitis, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, organ allocation, regional differences in rates of transplantation, and hepatocellular cancer. All authors are actively practicing physicians and surgeons who deal with all the issues presented on an ongoing and daily basis. Throughout the book, emphasis is put on the need for thoughtful well-controlled clinical and basic research of transplant hepatology and liver transplantation. There is also speculation on potential breakthroughs in immunology, virology, cell biology, surgery and medicine that might influence or impact the future directions of these fields of medicine. Liver Transplantation: Challenging Controversies and Topics is an important new book meant to stimulate interest, identify topics requiring additional study, and to promote discourse among transplant professionals.

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Endoscopic Therapy is emerging as the preferred therapy for early neoplasia in Barrett’s Esophagus. This volume provides the key decision making factors in determining endoscopic therapy for an individual patient. All current techniques and complications of ET are provided including, photodynamic therapy (PDT), APC, multipolar electrocoagulation (MPEC), RF, ER, and cryotherapy. Each technique includes “how to highlights”, high quality color endoscopic images, line drawings and diagrams. Endoscopic imaging modalities to detect dysplasia, decision making in the clinical arena and cost-effectiveness of ablation are some of the additional topics discussed in this highly practical volume. Written by experts in the field of endoscopic therapy, this text educates GI practitioners and researchers about this under-utilized approach to the treatment of Barrett’s Esophagus.

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Univ. of Chicago, IL. Text provides a comprehensive and concise overview of the myriad of issues surrounding the inflammatory bowel diseases. Also provides resources on how to get more information on a particular topic, with web page addresses, phone numbers, and addresses of various sources. Also presents new research on bowel diseases. ... Read more

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An ulcer is an open sore in the lining of the stomach or intestine.Peptic ulcers are eventually caused by acid and pepsin, a digestive stomach enzyme. These ulcers can occur in the stomach, where they are called gastric ulcers, or they can occur in the first portion of the intestine. These are called duodenal ulcers. Peptic ulcer is a term used to describe either or both of these two types of ulcers. H. pylori and certain drugs are the two major factors that cause ulcers. This issue provides a comprehensive overview of the causes, diagnosis, and treatments of peptic ulcers, including conditions like Zollinger -Ellison syndrome. Articles are devoted to NSAID ulcers and how to prevent them, stress ulcers, and antiplatelet therapy. ... Read more

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Written to address the needs and concerns of the clinician, the all-new edition maintains its readable style, and now is completely updated to include the latest in diagnosis and treatment. New features include a full-color section on endoscopy, the latest on the causes and treatment of peptic ulcer including antibiotic therapy, the use of deoxycholic acid therapy of liver disease, stents for pancreatic disease, the latest in diagnostic imaging, and much more. In Dr. Spiro's words, "everything focuses on the patient"--the overriding feature that uniquely distinguishes this text in the field. ... Read more

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Univ. of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. Text intended to facilitate care of pediatric patients with gastrointestinal and nutritional problems by providing a basis for primary care providers and specialists to cooperate and integrate care. Halftone illustrations and images. DNLM: Gastrointestinal Diseases--in infancy & childhood. ... Read more

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A textbook for medical undergraduates and trainees in gastroenterology aiming to deal with all the various diseases likely to affect the stomach, intestines and liver. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Internal Medicine News, published by Thomson Gale on January 1, 2007. The length of the article is 636 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: Natalizumab takes Crohn's remission Past 2 years.(Gastroenterology)
Author: Mitchel L. Zoler
Publication: Internal Medicine News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: January 1, 2007
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 40Issue: 1Page: 38(1)

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This digital document is an article from Internal Medicine News, published by International Medical News Group on September 1, 2003. The length of the article is 597 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: Brush sampling screen preferred for colorectal ca: patient friendly.(cancer)(Gastroenterology)
Author: Sharon Worcester
Publication: Internal Medicine News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: September 1, 2003
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 36Issue: 17Page: 45(1)

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"Recent Advances in Gastroenterology 7" has a great emphasis on malignancy - ranging from the clinical management of tumours to lasers, chemotherapy and molecular biology. The large bowel also features strongly with chapters on inflammatory bowel disease, colonic physiology and malignancy. The gastrointestinal tract is reviewed at the extremes of life (in childhood and in the elderly), in small animals, when damaged by non-steroidal anti inflammatory drugs, and also when affected by the tropics. The upper gastrointestinal tract is represented by contributions about the oesophagus, gastric acid, and the bacterium "compylobacter pylori". There is a full chapter about functional disorders of the alimentary tract. Finally, this volume again includes "reviews and leaders". ... Read more

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University of California, Los Angeles.Text/atlas, for clinicians. Emphasis on management of gastrointestinal and liver disease. 13 contributors, 11 U.S. DNLM: Gastrointestinal Diseases-in infancy & childhood. ... Read more

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This book, the proceedings of a Falk Workshop on `Topical Steroids in Gastroenterology and Hepatology', held in Berlin, Germany, on 14 June 2003, critically discusses the current role of budesonide in gastroenterology, hepatology, surgery and oncology and focuses especially on potential new indications for the use of budesonide. A number of smaller clinical studies and anecdotal case reports with impressive clinical effects are reported in patients with gastrointestinal, hepatic, oncological and surgical problems. In addition, the use of budesonide for the treatment of distal ulcerative colitis and ileocolonic Crohn's disease is evaluated with respect to its role in an evidence-based management of IBD. Finally, as clinical experience with the use of budesonide is increasing, safety issues and the side-effect profile of budesonide is addressed. ... Read more

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This series provides full-colour images on gastroenterology and hepatology, including expert assessments on recent and important advances and significant research findings from leading authorities in the field. It also highlights clinical applications and new techniques and procedures, guiding the reader through all stages of management with hundreds of clinical images, diagrams, algorithms and tables. Illustrations are accompanied by detailed captions and concise introductory text. ... Read more

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The use of lasers in gastroenterology has developed rather more slowly than in other fields. This is mainly due to the difficulties in relating the technique to fibreoptic endoscopy. This book aims to put the value of lasers as a therapeutic tool into perspective. Laser therapy is complementary to existing treatments of various gastrointestinal disorders. There are contributions from specialists worldwide including Belgium, Germany, Holland, Japan, UK and USA. The book includes sections devoted to the role of lasers in the treatment of haemostasis and gastrointestinal disease, photodynamic therapy and recent advances and future trends. This book should be of interest to qualified and trainee gastroenterologists, clinicians in other specialities, laser engineers, laser companies and endoscopy nurses. ... Read more

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This text covers all important gastrointestinal and liver diseases. Chapters focus on approaches to common patient-presented problems as well as specific disease entities. An overview of therapeutic modalities is provided. ... Read more