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Top Trials in Gastroenterology & Hepatology
by Mayur Brahmania, Dustin Loomes, Rahul Bhindi, & Dana Moffatt
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Words: 19,460.
Language:
English.
Published: August 4, 2014.
Categories:
Nonfiction » Health, wellbeing, & medicine » Medicine, Nonfiction » Health, wellbeing, & medicine » Medicine
The Top Trials in Gastroenterology and Hepatology is a selection of 25 “hot” trials that have been influential in clinical practice. These trials have been critically appraised and summarized. Topics include: Luminal Gastroenterology, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Nutrition, Motility, Hepatology, Therapeutic Endoscopy.
21st Century Hepatitis C (HCV) Sourcebook: Clinical Data for Patients, Families, and Physicians - Cirrhosis, Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC), Liver Transplants, New Medications
by Progressive Management
Price:
$9.99 USD.
Words: 547,120.
Language:
English.
Published: September 25, 2013.
Categories:
Nonfiction » Health, wellbeing, & medicine » Medicine, Nonfiction » Health, wellbeing, & medicine » Medicine
This comprehensive ebook provides a wealth of authoritative information and practical advice from the nation's health experts about hepatitis C (HCV). Starting with the basics, and advancing to detailed patient-oriented and physician-quality information, the 21st Century Sourcebook series provides the information needed to understand this infection.
A Simple Guide to Gallstones and Gallbldder Diseasess
by Kenneth Kee
Series: A Simple Guide to Medical Conditions, Book 34.
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Words: 3,480.
Language:
English.
Published: December 12, 2012.
Categories:
Nonfiction » Health, wellbeing, & medicine » Diseases / gastrointestinal, Nonfiction » Health, wellbeing, & medicine » Medicine
Gallstones are stones which are found in the gallbladder which is a sac that store bile from the liver.
They are made from
1. cholesterol
2. calcium and
3. other substances in the bile.
How are Gallstones formed?
Gallstones are formed when cholesterol and other substances like calcium found in bile combine to form stones.
They are more common in
1. Fat
2. Females
3. Forty years
Liver Cirrhosis, A Simple Guide To The Condition, Treatment And Related Diseases
by Kenneth Kee
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Words: 13,750.
Language:
English.
Published: December 19, 2014.
Categories:
Nonfiction » Health, wellbeing, & medicine » Diseases / gastrointestinal, Nonfiction » Health, wellbeing, & medicine » Medicine
Liver Cirrhosis is a chronic liver disease where the normal liver tissue is replaced by fibrous scar tissue separating regenerated liver cells resulting in loss of liver function.
CONTENT
Introduction
Chapter 1 Liver Cirrhosis
Chapter 2 More on Liver Cirrhosis
Chapter 3 Treatment of Liver Cirrhosis
Chapter 4 Alcoholism
Chapter 5 Hepatitis – HAV, HBV, HCV
Chapter 6 Ascites
Chapter 7 Fatty Liver
Autoimmune Hepatitis, A Simple Guide To The Condition, Treatment And Related Diseases
by Kenneth Kee
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Words: 11,820.
Language:
English.
Published: February 1, 2015.
Categories:
Nonfiction » Health, wellbeing, & medicine » Diseases / immune system, Nonfiction » Health, wellbeing, & medicine » Medicine
This book describes the disease Autoimmune Hepatitis and Its Treatments and Related Diseases.
Autoimmune hepatitis is a long-term disease in which the body's immune system attacks liver cells.
TABLE OF CONTENT
Introduction
1 Autoimmune Hepatitis
2 More Facts of Autoimmune Hepatitis
3 Treatment of Autoimmune Hepatitis
4 Hepatitis B
5 Hepatitis A
6 Liver Cirrhosis
7 Liver Cancer
Epilogue
Top Trials in Gastroenterology & Hepatology, 2nd Edition
by Mayur Brahmania
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Words: 23,780.
Language:
English.
Published: May 24, 2016.
Categories:
Nonfiction » Health, wellbeing, & medicine » Medicine, Nonfiction » Health, wellbeing, & medicine » Medicine
The Top Trials in Gastroenterology and Hepatology (2nd Edition) is a selection of 28 “hot” trials that have been influential in clinical practice. These trials have been critically appraised and summarized. Topics include: Luminal Gastroenterology, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Nutrition, Motility, Hepatology, and Therapeutic Endoscopy.
Ascites, A Simple Guide To The Condition, Treatment And Related Conditions
by Kenneth Kee
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Words: 13,420.
Language:
English.
Published: November 16, 2016.
Categories:
Nonfiction » Health, wellbeing, & medicine » Diseases / heart, Nonfiction » Health, wellbeing, & medicine » Medicine
This book describes the disease Ascites and Its Treatments and Related Diseases.
Ascites is the collection of fluid in the peritoneal cavity, causing abdominal swelling.
Most common causes:
1. Congestive heart failure
2. Liver Cirrhosis
Paracentesis or abdominal tap is done.
Treatment is by:
1. Diuretics, to remove water
2. Limit salt
3. Large volume paracentesis
4. TIPS (shunt to reroute blood)
Fatty Liver, A Simple Guide To The Condition, Diagnosis, Treatment And Related Conditions
by Kenneth Kee
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Words: 16,460.
Language:
English.
Published: October 23, 2016.
Categories:
Nonfiction » Health, wellbeing, & medicine » Diseases / gastrointestinal, Nonfiction » Health, wellbeing, & medicine » Medicine
This book describes the Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver, Diagnosis and Treatment and Related Diseases.
Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver disease is a disorder where there are fat deposits inside the liver preventing the liver from removing toxins from the blood.
Diagnosis is by:
Abnormal liver function test
Liver biopsy
Treatment is by:
Weight reduction
Diet control
Exercise
Drugs like Metformin and Orlistat
Cholecystitis And Gallstones, A Simple Guide To The Condition, Diagnosis, Treatment And Related Conditions
by Kenneth Kee
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Words: 13,480.
Language:
English.
Published: October 23, 2016.
Categories:
Nonfiction » Health, wellbeing, & medicine » Diseases / gastrointestinal, Nonfiction » Health, wellbeing, & medicine » Medicine
This book describes the Cholecystitis, Gallstones, Diagnosis and Treatment and Related Diseases.
Cholecystitis is a disorder caused by acute or chronic inflammation of the gallbladder.
Gallstones consist of small cholesterol stones that form in the gallbladder.
Diagnosis is by:
Ultrasound and MRI of gallbladder for both conditions.
Treatment is by:
Removal of gallstones and inflamed gallbladder.
Hepatic Fibrosis, (Liver Cirrhosis) A Simple Guide To The Condition, Diagnosis, Treatment And Related Conditions
by Kenneth Kee
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Words: 23,590.
Language:
English.
Published: December 29, 2017.
Categories:
Nonfiction » Health, wellbeing, & medicine » Diseases / gastrointestinal, Nonfiction » Health, wellbeing, & medicine » Medicine
This book describes Hepatic Fibrosis, Diagnosis and Treatment and Related Diseases
Hepatitis fibrosis is a better term to describe the scar tissue and nodule that replace liver tissue and disrupt liver function than Cirrhosis (Greek kirrhós mean yellowish)
Causes:
Alcoholism
Fatty liver disease
Hepatitis
Diagnosis:
Enlarged liver
Poor liver function
Biopsy
Treatment:
No cure, only liver transplant
Portal Hypertension, A Simple Guide To The Condition, Diagnosis, Treatment And Related Conditions
by Kenneth Kee
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Words: 29,680.
Language:
English.
Published: January 29, 2018.
Categories:
Nonfiction » Health, wellbeing, & medicine » Diseases / gastrointestinal, Nonfiction » Health, wellbeing, & medicine » Medicine
This book describes Portal Hypertension, Diagnosis and Treatment and Related Diseases
Portal hypertension is the presence of abnormal high blood pressure (12 mm Hg or more) in the hepatic portal vein.
Portal hypertension occurs from combined higher portal venous inflow and higher portal resistance
Diagnosis:
CT,MRI scans
Portal measurements
Treatment:
Beta blockers ± nitrate
Shunt
Liver transplant
Hepatic Encephalopathy, A Simple Guide To The Condition, Diagnosis, Treatment And Related Conditions
by Kenneth Kee
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Words: 15,110.
Language:
English.
Published: January 29, 2018.
Categories:
Nonfiction » Health, wellbeing, & medicine » Diseases / nervous system (incl. brain), Nonfiction » Health, wellbeing, & medicine » Medicine
This book describes Hepatic Encephalopathy, Diagnosis and Treatment and Related Diseases
Hepatic encephalopathy happens when the liver is not able to eliminate toxins from the blood causing loss of brain function
Early symptoms may be mild and are:
1.Breath with musty odor
2.Sleep patterns
3.Thought changes
Diagnosis:
Flapping
Raised serum ammonia
Treatment:
Lactulose
Rifaximin
Low-protein diet
Hepatorenal Syndrome, A Simple Guide To The Condition, Diagnosis, Treatment And Related Conditions
by Kenneth Kee
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Words: 16,840.
Language:
English.
Published: January 29, 2018.
Categories:
Nonfiction » Health, wellbeing, & medicine » Medicine, Nonfiction » Health, wellbeing, & medicine » Medicine
This book describes Hepatorenal Syndrome, Diagnosis and Treatment and Related Diseases
Hepatorenal syndrome is continual failure of the kidneys seen in patients with liver failure often caused by liver cirrhosis
When the kidneys stop functioning, the toxins begin to accumulate in the body
Diagnosis:
Liver failure with ascites
Kidney failure with edema
Treatment:
Dialysis
TIPS shunt
Restrict fluid