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Digestive-disease-associated mortality accounts for a major part of all deaths in Western societies and inflammatory diseases such as GI infections, viral hepatitis, GERD or cancers due to chronic inflammation have a tangible economic and social impact. What further aggravates the situation is the fact that complex immunological disorders have surfaced where anti-infective treatments are not effective. Fortunately, due to breakthroughs in basic research that are being successfully translated into clinical practice, new treatment strategies are constantly evolving. In addition to the development of new therapeutic measures, however, it is also mandatory to review and periodically refine established treatment regimens to reflect current knowledge and ensure up-to-date medical care. Combining outstanding basic research reviews with cutting-edge treatment guidelines on inflammatory disorders of the GI tract, this book presents newly identified treatment targets and provides clinicians and practitioners in the field with a most useful account of the state of the art. ... Read more

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A child presents with weight loss, fatigue, and stomach pain. Is the diagnosis psychological, as in an eating disorder? Might it be medical, as in a GI disorder? Could it be both?

A young adolescent is assessed to have a gastrointestinal disorder. Do you take puberty into account when planning treatment?

Complex overlapping of physical and psychological symptoms is a hallmark of cases such as these - and a major factor in making diagnosis and intervention difficult.

In Pediatric Gastrointestinal Disorders:Biopsychosocial Assessment and Treatment, authors Cunningham and Banez pool their considerable expertise to give practitioners working with children a state-of-the-art, biopsychosocial grounding in this challenging area of practice:

- In-depth overview of pediatric gastrointestinal disorders, their prevalence and etiology

- Descriptions of the most common disorders (including irritable bowel syndrome, recurring abdominal pain, rumination disorder, and fecal incontinence), with their typical psychological and behavioral symptoms

- Conceptual and theoretical perspectives informing the authors’ biopsychosocial approach

- Reviews of empirically-based, clinically sound assessment and treatment strategies

- Case studies applying this knowledge in real-world detail, demonstrating collaborations between clinicians, patients, and families

Its lucid presentation, level of detail, and commitment to integrative care make Assessment and Treatment of Gastrointestinal Disorders in Children an important resource for children’s practitioners in both the medical and mental health fields. By featuring examples ranging from toddlers to teens, the authors have modeled a continuum of developmentally appropriate treatment.

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An Excellent Reference Book
Many of us in pediatric psychology working with patients with GI disorders did not aquire our knowledge of GI disorders while in graduate school.Instead, we sought out and amassed any literature on the topic we could find, learned from our GI colleagues, and perhaps most importantly, learned from clinical experience.This book is perhaps the first to condense all of that literature into one useful resource and make it applicable to the practitioner.The book provides a well-written explanation of the biopsychosocial approach to treatment, and case examples that bring research findings to life.

I sure wish I had this text when I was starting my work in GI/pediatric psychology!

Excellent resource
This book is an excellent resource for both professionals (e.g., physicians, behavioral/mental health care providers) and parents.Well-written, thorough, and easy to understand, Cunningham and Banez's text covers topics ranging in content from IBD/IBS and pediatric toileting difficulties to esophageal disorders, and all discussion is couched within an informative biopsychosocial approach.I would highly recommend this text to anyone working with, or living with, a child or adolescent struggling with GI difficulties.

Helpful Book
The information on globus sensation helped us with our daughter's fear of choking on food after she had choked on a piece of a dinner roll.We are very thankful to have Dr. Cunningham's expertise and care.Many parent's/patients would not know there was such a disorder without this book.

Peds GI Better Understood
This book is a great resource for a wide variety of pediatric healthcare providers. It provides an in depth understanding of a broad spectrum of factors affecting pediatric gastrointestinal complaints and related problems. This book can better enable primary care providers to deal with many of these issues. In some cases the kids may even be able to avoid visits to specialists. In other cases, the primary care providers will be better able to understand, support and complement the care their patients are receiving from specialists.
Pediatric specialists-such as psychologists and those in the field of gastroenterology- can also benefit from this reference. It provides a very thorough look at GI complaints from a biopsychosocial perspective, allowing for a more holistic approach to treating patients.
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Completely revised and updated version of one of the leading texts on gastrointestinal imaging. This abundantly illustrated text contains over 400 new images. Utilizing a pattern approach, each chapter addresses a specific radiographic pattern, lists all possible disease entities and discusses differential diagnoses. This edition features a new section on Ultrasound and CT of the Gallbladder, Liver and Spleen. Topics covered in this section include: thickened gallbladder wall, focal anechoic masses in the liver, complex or solid masses in the liver, shadowing lesions in the liver, generalized abnormal echogenicity of the liver, focal decreased-attenuation masses in the liver, focal increased-attenuation mass in the liver on contrast-enhanced CT, generalized abnormal attenuation of the liver. ... Read more

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This issue of Gastroenterology Clinics of North America is on Gastrointestinal Motility Disorders.GI motility disorders are common reasons for patients to see gastroenterologists.Knowledge of the pathophysiology, evaluation and treatment of these disorders is important to appropriately care for patients with gastrointestinal motility disorders in clinical practice.The chapters of this issue will discuss key aspects of gastrointestinal motility disorders focusing on how they relate to practicing gastroenterologists and other health care providers.Current knowledge in the area as well as evolving concepts from clinical investigations and translational research from basic sciences will be discussed.The rapid explosion of new technology used in the evaluation of patients will be covered. ... Read more

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Gastrointestinal diseases profoundly affect a person's well being. When the GI system fails, nutritional status suffers and the person is unable to support a healthy immune system, making him or her more vulnerable to illness and infection. This comprehensive guide takes an in depth look at the role the gastrointestinal tract plays in maintaining life and health. The author provides a helpful overview of how the GI tract works and the types of problems that can arise. She also explores the new research into the causes and treatment of the diseases, with special emphasis on nutrition regimens. ... Read more

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This book is a complete guide to the study and clinical management of the problems presented by gastrointestinal motility disorders. The advantages and disadvantages of all available techniques are compared and illustrated. The motor physiology of the oesophagus, stomach and duodenum, biliary tract, small and large intestine, and anorectic and spincteric regions are discussed individually, their normal ranges of motility are established and potential abnormalities are evaluated. The book also examines the effects of motility of the different pharmacological agents, as well as the problems associated with the psychological stress and post-surgical states. This edition contains new sections on scintigraphy, and the control of gastrointestinal motility, including intrinsic as well as extrinsic control mechanisms. ... Read more

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EXCELLENT BOOK ¡¡ VERY INTELLIGENT PERSON.
I WANT TO THINK THAT COULD BE A GREAT GUIDE FOR ALL SPECIALIST AND POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS TO BEGINING IN GASTROENTROLOGY WAY. ... Read more

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Alameda County Medical Center, Oakland, CA. Provides a brief overview of the broad spectrum of gastrointestinal radiology. Includes 250 conditions with key facts detailing major clinical and imaging findings. Illustrated. For residents and practicing radiologists, as well as students and referring clinicians. Bulleted format. DNLM: Gastrointestinal Diseases--radiography outlines. ... Read more

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Leading experts in gastroenterology assist you in making the best treatment decisions with coverage that encompasses modes of therapy, special populations, and symptom management. You'll find comprehensive, well-referenced, evidence-based treatment guidelines for a full range of digestive disorders, as well as in-depth information on pathogenesis, goals of therapy, medical and surgical treatment, prophylaxis, and more.

• Uses algorithms, tables, boxes, and chapter summaries to maximize ease of reference.
• Includes annotated references for further study.

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Great book for anyone with stomach/digestive difficulties
What a great book! Even though this book was written a number of years ago, it is still the single best resource out there for anyone who is investigating digestive difficulties and issues like heartburn and acid reflux. We learned so much about these problems by reading this book . . . Even if you are only looking to know enough about your problem in order to talk intelligently with your doctor, you'll want to have this book as either a front-to-back read, or as a reference book. It is complete and thorough, and definitely leans towards natural cures as opposed to big pharmaceutical company interests. I take a lot of supplements, and I really learned about what could cause heartburn and what might help. Now, my acid reflux is controlled and livable. Before the book, I couldn't get through the night. Great stuff!

Best book on subject!
I have read many books on the sunject, and this is by far one of the best. If you buy but one book, it should be this one first. Next is 'Why Stomach Acid is Good for You'. This book talks on things more form the alternative health standpoint. If conventional medicine was working for you, you would not be looking for more help. I believe that the alternative way is the way to go for reflux.
This book is so detailed that I have had to take notes as I read it.

"No More Heartburn"
So glad I purchased this book. I have a hiatal hernia and suffer horribly with GERD. This book had some great ideas that I had never heard of before.I have tried a few of them and they really work. I had purchased other books that the treatments did not work.Great book, would recommend to anyone suffering from GERD.

This helped me A LOT! Problems gone!
After reading this book, my heartburn problems went away. It took less than a month. There are some common sense things in here but also A LOT of important things you NEED to know about food and drugs. The example menus are helpful to illustrate her ideas and inform your own diet. In other words, they helped me construct my own diets, but I didn't try to follow her menus to the letter as that is just too complicated. It was easier for me to just get the gist of it. I have not had any recurring problems one year after having read this book. I have suffered on and off for 15 years and her advice made lots of sense and has changed my eating habits. My advice, read the book, learn what you need to know, but just use her example menus as a guide. Can't say enough good things. Here's to your health!

It Worked
I cant believe it but this book cured me!

Although it is a tough read - the contents of the book help you overcome the pain.I highly recommend it. ... Read more

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The field of motility continues to evolve rapidly. The 33 chapters contained in Schuster Atlas of Gastrointestinal Motility in Health and Disease, Second Edition, have an expanded scope both in depth and breadth from the first edition. This text includes more information in areas covered by the first edition, as well as new discoveries in previously unexplored areas. In keeping with the traditional concept of an atlas, this text focuses on descriptions of techniques using graphic pictorial tracings to illustrate diagnostic and therapeutic applications of motility studies in clinical disorders. Schuster Atlas of Gastrointestinal Motility in Health and Disease, Second Edition, is organ-centered and is divided into two major parts. The first part deals with basic physiology of the gastrointestinal tract with an emphasis on neural and smooth muscle physiology. In the second part, each chapter within seven separate sections, begins with a description of normal physiology and recording techniques for a specific organ, followed by a clinical discussion of the pathophysiology and motility tests pertinent to that particular organ system. This book is intended to help health care providers further their appreciation and understanding of gastrointestinal motility and its disorders, enhance their diagnostic accuracy and thereby improve the treatment of patients with motility disorders of the digestive tract. ... Read more

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Covers surgical pathology and cytopathology, including exfoliative & fine needle aspiration. There is a strong focus on clinical and endoscopic correlations useful for both pathologists and gastroenterologists. Useful problem-oriented approach. ... Read more

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This textbook is the most complete reference work available, and its balanced yet detailed account of the basic science of the digestive system includes up-to-date discussions of the cell biology and molecular biology which underlie and determine its function. Organ physiology precedes description of organ disease and tightly interwoven into the major sections of disorder and disease is the pathophysiology of their signs, symptoms, and laboratory abnormalities. For completeness in diagnosis and management, a section apart from common organ disease is devoted to problems involving multiple organs such as AIDS, systemic manifestation of G-1 disease, abdominal pain, and bleeding. Includes such new features as a mini atlas of colour photos, an augmented section on nutritional problems and their management, updated diagnosis and management of the important inflammatory and malignant diseases of the G-1 tract, and much more! . ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Pediatric News, published by International Medical News Group on September 1, 2001. The length of the article is 470 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: Got a Milk-Related Gastrointestinal Disorder?(Brief Article)
Author: Maureen Donohue
Publication: Pediatric News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: September 1, 2001
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 35Issue: 9Page: 38

Article Type: Brief Article

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"The sole purpose of this book is to present to sufferers from gastrointestinal disturbances, acidosis, anemia, high blood pressure, and similar disorders, the important facts about the causes of these ailments, and how relief may be obtained, both from the often acute pains and the unhealthy attendant body conditions as well....." [from the book preface by Arthur F. C. Herring, M.D.] ... Read more