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This digital document is an article from Family Practice News, published by International Medical News Group on February 1, 2002. The length of the article is 1183 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: Drug update: Crohn's disease.(Brief Article)
Author: Mitchel L. Zoler
Publication: Family Practice News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: February 1, 2002
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 32Issue: 3Page: 16(1)

Article Type: Brief Article

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In March 2001, the National Institutes of Health issued the following warning: "The number of Web sites offering health-related resources grows every day. Many sites provide valuable information, while others may have information that is unreliable or misleading."Furthermore, because of the rapid increase in Internet-based information, many hours can be wasted searching, selecting, and printing.This book was created for medical professionals, students, and members of the general public who want to conduct medical research using the most advanced tools available and spending the least amount of time doing so. ... Read more

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It has become acceptable to talk about heart disease, ulcers and even cancer, but inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)which includes two chronic conditions known as Crohns disease and ulcerative colitishas remained for too long the secret illness that no one wants to discuss. Now Dr. Fred Saibil, a renowned expert on IBD, provides concise, up-to-date information on these common conditions.Topics include: Signs and symptoms Procedures and instruments Effects of diet Available drugs and how they work Various surgical options Effects on sexual activity and child-bearingBIO:FRED SAIBIL, MD, FRCPC, became interested in Crohns disease and ulcerative colitis during his training at New Yorks Mount Sinai School of Medicine, a world center for IBD treatment and research. He has been a medical Adviser to the Crohns and Colitis Foundation of Canada since its inception in 1974. His straightforward, easy to understand style has made him a popular public lecturer on the subject of IBD. Dr. Saibil lives in Toronto, Ontario. ... Read more

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Important Reading: Crohn's Disease & Ulcerative Colitis
The 2003 edition of Crohn's Disease & Ulcerative Colitis by Fred Saibil is an outstanding reference guide. The book provides a comprehensive review of symptoms, treatment and complications of IBD. An excellent chapter offering practical suggestions for those living with IBD is also included. Dr. Saibil masterfully anticipates every question that a person may ask regarding IBD and answers it here in a simple and straightforward manner. I strongly recommend this book to everyone who is suffering from IBD or who is interested in gaining an understanding of Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis.

Easy to read Information
I recently bought this book to learn more about IBD.I have to say that this book is excellent.It is very easy to read and makes us, as a non-medical people, knowledable and aware. It is a must read for everyone - people who have IBD and even those who do not.The ease of language, coupled with the excellent diagrams and clear explanations, make it a must read.

CROHNS DISEASE & ULCERATIVE COLITIS
I have been a Crohn's patient for over 30 Years and found Dr Saibils book the BEST resource I have yet to see.The book is written in clear no-medicalese and is easily read by patients , friends and family.Its very up to date and covers all the new treatments available.Crohns and Colitis patientsa should rush to their bookstore or library and obtain this book. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Family Practice News, published by Thomson Gale on September 15, 2003. The length of the article is 604 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 may quell Crohn's disease, MS: selective adhesion-molecule inhibitor.(Clinical Rounds)
Author: Kerri Wachter
Publication: Family Practice News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: September 15, 2003
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 33Issue: 18Page: 18(1)

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A gem among surgical manuals, this comprehensive guide to Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis is an excellent source for all surgeons looking specifically for technical details about the surgical management of these two diseases. Its authors - both involved in multi-center international trials, working parties and symposia - capture in print the improved techniques that have brought about revolutionary developments in the field. The extremely practical approach makes it easy for surgeons to review the indications for surgical interventions and the surgical options available for each clinical problem. Step-by-step operative instructions with practical tips born of long experience are given. The authors point out what results one should expect following the surgical intervention; these include zero mortality and minimal morbidity. They also list all the steps that should be taken to minimize the risk of late complications or recurrence. The clear instructions in this manual will also be of great value to non-surgical physicians who wish to know the indications for surgical treatment and what results they should expect from their surgical colleagues. ... Read more

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This guide is for all healthcare professionals, but aimed especially at nurses. The CD-ROM provides 300 images and illustrations, animations, sound recordings and video clips to create a multimedia reference that, with the accompanying hyperlinks and separate electronic glossary, makes for a fully interactive experience. The subjects covered include selected bowel disorders such as inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis), intestinal infections, bowel cancer, intestinal polyps, diverticular disease, haemorrhoids, food allergy and irritable colon. ... Read more

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Superb - must have as a patient
I went through the CD-ROM.Although at some places old technology (todays video encodings run faster) it is great!For the first time I understand my disease, what the mechanisms are and why to treat it.There is also a more general section about other intestinal disorders for those who do not have IBD but are interested in intestinal disease.By far the best product in a long time! ... Read more

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Looks at Crohn's disease and the related condition, ulcerative colitis, bowel problems which are unpleasant and difficult to live with. It explains what they are, who suffers from them, diagnosis, treatments (including side effects), day-to-day management and self help. ... Read more

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The fact that the differential diagnosis of inflammatory boweldisease includes intestinal infections has been a source of muchinterest and clinical concern for many years. Since the recognition ofulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease as clinical entities, numerousattempts have been made to identify a specific organism resulting inthe clinical and pathologic picture of inflammatory bowel disease.
The isolation, in 1984, of M. paratuberculosis initiated thecurrent interest in and controversy about a mycobacterial etiology inCrohn's disease. The hypothesis that 'Crohn's disease is Johne'sdisease' has led to a number of efforts, world-wide, to determinewhether or not mycobacteria are associated with Crohn's disease. Themost active reserach groups have contributed to this book, describingtheir attempts to unravel the hypothesis, providing the reader with anup-to-date review of knowledge available up to Fall, 1992.
The book is based in part on presentations to the symposium on Crohn'sdisease held during European Digestive Disease Week, Amsterdam, 24October 1992. The contributions have been especially updated forpublication.
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Crohn's disease is an inflammatory bowel disease, whose symptoms are similar to other intestinal disorders, such as irritable bowel syndrome and ulcerative colitis; it can therefore be difficult to diagnose. Its knowledge and understanding have increased considerably in the last years; new advances in genetics, medical and surgical management offer today new possibilities for patients suffering from an inflammatory bowel disease. However, Crohn's disease remains a difficult disease to deal with, both from a research and clinical point of view.

This book provides general practitioners with a basic knowledge of the disease, offering in the same time an update on new facts about Crohn's disease to specialists. It can also be useful for residents willing to develop a deeper knowledge of inflammatory bowel diseases.

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An overview of the etiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of inflammatory bowel disease is contained in this valuable two-volume publication. Chapters include discussions of experimental animal models for enteritis, colitis and colon cancer. The clinical aspects of inflammatory bowel disease are presented, with sections describing symptoms and signs, fertility and pregnancy, special features of childhood disease, and disease in the elderly, and complications.In addition, pathologic aspects are included, with chapters on the pathology of idiopathic ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, and ultrastructure features. In summary, the therapy of idiopathic inflammatory bowel disease is discussed especially for gatroenterologists, graduate students and clinicians from various disciplines involved in the management of its complications. ... Read more

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out of date
I sent my daughter a book called "People not patients". she received two books and I was charged for two. One seller in Rhode Island-- Ms Pimental sent me a check right away with an apology-- the other books420 wanted the book back--my daughter sent it back--I was only credited 7 dollars and change--I would do business with the first person and not with the second person in -Pamela A Enos ... Read more

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Written specifically for patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), this book provides a clear explanation of current medical and surgical therapies. Its up-to-date coverage includes discussions on advances in nutritional care, new drugs such as 5-ASA, 6-MP, and metronidazole, new surgical alternatives to ileostomy for ulcerative colitis, and new surgical procedures for Crohn's disease. The section on medical therapy covers nonspecific medications, sulfasalazine, corticosteroids, metronidazole, immunosuppressive medications, and newer medications and discusses the management of complications and the treatment of IBD in pregnant women, children, and older people. The section on supportive treatments covers nutritional management, psychotherapy, patient support groups, and genetic counseling. The latter portion of the book describes surgical procedures for ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, addresses concerns of patients facing surgery, and considers special problems of surgery during pregnancy and in older people. ... Read more

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Good though Outdated Guide to IBD
For the newly diagnosed patient, for the patient who has lived with IBD for years, and for their families, the book's objective is to"make you a better informed patient who can understand what your doctor is doingand why". This book is rather outdated and doesn'tinclude recentmedical research and drug treatments.

Good but Outdated Guide to IBD
For the newly diagnosed patient, for the patient who has lived with IBD for years, and for their families, the book's objective is to "make you a better informed patient who can understand what your doctor is doing and why". This book is rather outdated and doesn't include recent medical research and drug treatments. At last check this book was out of stock indefinately, but you can check it's availability ... Read more