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Private gastroenterology practice, Missouri City, TX. The official patient guide of the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America. Comprehensive coverage of inflammatory bowel disease for patients: types, distinguishing features, problems diet and nutrition, therapies, IBD in children, adolescents and the elderly. Publication date of the previous edition was not cited. Softcover. ... Read more

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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
This book was sent in a very timely manner.I was so pleased with the information within. It has truly made a big difference in living with this disease.Written in terms easy for a lay person, easy reading.Very happy with the selection.

A Solid Resource on the Subject of IBD
This compilation of various articles written by IBD experts from across the country is an official Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America publication and that endorsement alone should indicate its quality andcontent.Every chapter in this book is well written and scrupulouslyup-to-date with excellent references and resources.Chapter subjects arevery holistic in that both the medical and emotional aspects of IBD arerepresented.There is even a chapter on the use of alternative medicine inthe treatment of IBD!Definitely purchase this book for your library. ... Read more

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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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Inflammatory Bowel Disease, such as Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis, can be hard to diagnose, but is a condition that can severely disrupt your life. There are many different forms of treatment that can lead to long remissions but at present no immediate cure exists. In this invaluable guide, Professor John Hunter helps you diagnose your disease correctly and formulates the best treatment to keep symptoms under control so you can lead a full life. With the aid of self-assessment exercises and the latest medical research, "Inflammatory Bowel Disease" will help you discover: what your condition is and how severe it is; the different drug treatments available; when you should consider surgery; and, how to control your symptoms using diet and lifestyle. With clear, accessible information and effective guidance on treatment, Professor John Hunter will help you manage your symptoms and take control of your condition. ... Read more

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Royal London School of Medicine and Dentistry, UK. Guide to presentation, management, and complications of this condition. Each chapter is highlighted in a different color. Softcover. ... Read more

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This book, the proceedings of Falk Symposium No. 123, VIInternational Symposium on Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, heldin Istanbul, Turkey, on September 3--5, 2001, focuses on theissues and controversies pertinent to IBD in the 21st century. Theachievements in medical, surgical, and in the basic sciences in thelast twenty years since the first Jerusalem IBD Symposium aresummarized in detail. Controversies with respect to the medicaltreatment of inflammatory bowel diseases are discussed. One sectiondeals with surgical issues such as laparoscopic surgery ininflammatory bowel diseases, ileo-anal pouches and the surgicaltreatment of Crohn's disease. The last section is devoted to thebiological treatment of IBD and to the needs both in medical scienceand in the clinic. ... Read more

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Proceedings of the Falk Symposium on 'Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Clinical Case Approach to Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Treatment,' held in Bologna, Italy, on June 22-23, 2001. ... Read more

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The first gene responsible for Crohn's disease has now been identified and the pathophysiological understanding of inflammatory bowel disease as well as its practical treatment have made much progress in recent years. Thus it is obviously important to consider the targets and the aims of treatment in context.
The Falk Symposium No. 131 (Part II of the Gastroenterology Week Freiburg 2002), held in October 2002 in Freiburg, Germany, in its first part was dedicated to newly defined and partly alternative therapeutic targets. In addition, an attempt was made to learn from experts from other fields such as pneumology or dermatology. The second part was dedicated to the aims of treatment in daily practice. Aside from general treatment, aims such as amelioration of symptoms, pre-conditions of treatment, the view of the patients, and aspects of life quality were dealt with.
This volume is the proceedings of the symposium and is important reading for both clinicians and basic scientists. ... Read more

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This book is the proceedings of an international symposium held in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, June 12--15 1996, and sponsored by Axcan Pharma, the Canadian Association of Gastroenterology and the Canadian Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons.While the etiology and cure of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) remain elusive, it is safe to say that there have been exciting advances in the field since the last symposium was held two years ago. A faculty of international experts from a range of disciplines -- including molecular genetics, physiology, epidemiology, pediatrics, gastroenterology and surgery -- was assembled and provided updates on the most current and controversial areas.The first part of the book is devoted to a review of advances in determining the etiology of IBD with focus on mucosal inflammation and genetics. The clinical part of the book includes sessions on ileal pouches, new therapies for the treatment of Crohn's disease, controversies related to the management of ulcerative colitis, cancer risk in IBD and management of IBD in the pediatric population.This volume will be of interest to both gastroenterologists and colon and rectal surgeons, whether concerned with basic science or clinical practice. ... Read more

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Most symposia on chronic inflammatory bowel disease during thelast few years have focused on new aspects of aetiology andpathophysiology. However, based on such new aspects, changes indiagnosis and treatment have been developed over the last few yearsand some others are currently under investigation. This book, the proceedings of Falk Symposium 97, `Clinical Challengesin Inflammatory Bowel Diseases -- Diagnosis, Prognosis andTreatment', held in Lugano, Switzerland, 18--19 April 1997,summarizes these changes and new developments, discusses their valueand defines further new approaches. The topics include primarydiagnosis, definition of different patient groups, special problems ofthese patients in daily life and very new therapeutic principles.This volume opens new possibilities of diagnosis and treatment ofinflammatory bowel disease to physicians and provides stimulation forfurther development. ... Read more

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This brand new text covers all aspects of the diagnosis and medical treatment of inflammation bowel disease, clinical signs, disease activity and progress, reoccurrence, complications, and nutritional aspects, diagnosis, medical treatments, and new surgical techniques. It offers up-to-date information on epidemiology, genetics, immunology, etiology, and pathogenesis of the disease. Hundreds of illustrations aid in the recognition of signs and symptoms, and tables, figures, and diagrams quickly present essential information. Histopathology, endoscopy and skin and eye images appear in color. ... Read more

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Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is an increasing problemfrom a population health point of view, and novel approaches indiagnostics and therapeutics are rapidly evolving. IBD has alsoemerged as an important example of a complex chronic inflammatorydisease where genetics, environmental risk factors, and individualphenotypic expression of disease interact to establish patterns ofdisease and potential disease etiologies. In fact, the recentdescription of a gene specific for Crohn’s disease (NOD2), theexploration of the role of microbes in disease causation, and theharnessing of microbes therapeutically (such as with probiotics) havefacilitated the emergence of IBD as an important model amongst thechronic inflammatory diseases. This Yearbook is the first in an annualseries, providing clinicians and scientists with state-of-the-artupdates on the hot topics relevant to clinical practice and to IBDresearch. ... Read more

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The pathogenesis of both forms of inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, depends on complex immune abnormalities, and the investigation of cytokines has become critical to basic, clinical and therapeutic aspects of these enigmatic entities. This book offers clear, concise, state-of-the-art information on the role of various immunoregulatory and pro-inflammatory mediators in Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Each cytokine is analyzed in regard to pathogenic and clinical implications, taking advantage of information derived from patients, animal models, as well as immunological and molecular in vitro systems. This volume is of interest to gastroenterologists, clinical investigators, immunologists, cell biologists and any professional interested in mucosal immunity and inflammation. ... Read more

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This is a revised and expanded edition of Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Personal View, (1985). The book is a distillation of the author's experience with this group of serious disorders during almost a half-century as a clinical investigator and clinician at Mount Sinai Hospital. It presents up-to-date research on diagnosis, testing, medications, and surgical treatment of IBD. ... Read more

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Among inflammatory bowel diseases, Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are of particular importance to gastroenterologists treating both children and adults. Although the aetiology of these diseases is still largely unknown, knowledge of their immunopathology is increasing. The contributions in this volume focus on nutritional therapy, which is important for both the repletion of associated protein-energy malnutrition and for modulation of the inflammatory response. Highlights include the growing role of enteral nutrition as primary therapy in paediatric practice and investigations into the ideal diet composition, including type of formula (polymeric, protein hydrolysate or amino acid). Furthermore, the pro- and anti-inflammatory effects of w-6 and w-3 fatty acids, respectively, and their impact on clinical response receive special attention. ... Read more

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This timely and comprehensive book contains the proceedings oftwo symposia held in Victoria, BC, Canada, in April 1994. Part 1 presents in-depth reviews as well as original new findingspertaining to new approaches to predisposing factors in the aetiologyof inflammatory bowel disease and pathophysiology of intestinalinflammation. Part 2 presents reviews and new research pertaining to new approachesto medical, nutritional and surgical IBD therapy. The volume will be of interest to all clinicians and basic scientistsinvolved in inflammatory bowel diseases. ... Read more

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Chronic inflammatory bowel diseases represent an important medical problem, since they have a devastating impact on the quality of life and require longstanding medical care. Many medical disciplines are involved in tackling the immensely complex studies on pathogenesis, clinical expression and treatment possibilities. This book, the proceedings of the Falk Symposium 105 on `Innovative Concepts in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases', held in Rostock, Germany, on April 30 -- May 2, 1998, brought together experts from different fields of science to allow a unified view on clinical and basic research.The main themes of the meeting were genetics, animal models, immunology, epithelial cells, endotoxin, diagnostic procedures, malignancy, medical therapies, and surgery. In each section of the book experts present state-of-the-art reviews with the very latest developments in the respective research areas followed by chapters on different aspects of inflammatory bowel diseases. They provide suggestions concerning future research and clinical management of patients with inflammatory bowel diseases. ... Read more

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Inflammatory Bowel Disease - Diagnostic and Therapeutic Strategies is the proceedings of the Falk Symposium 154 held in Moscow, Russia, on June 9–10 2006, and presents the most recent progress in our current understanding of the mechanisms of inflammatory bowel disease, the therapeutic state of the art, and future options of treatment.

The first half focuses on the role of the immune system, genetic factors, and intestinal microflora in IBD. The second half provides an evidence-based update on the current therapeutic options and presents future perspectives for the management of IBD. In particular, emphasis is placed on various so-called ‘biological’ therapies that are opening a whole new therapeutic era.

The authors and editors are a selected group of international experts, who contribute their wide experience of the mechanisms and management of IBD. Because of this, the book will be of equal interest to basic scientists and clinicians.