Handbook of Liver Diseases and Nutrition Author : Lucinda Clopton Subject : Gastroenterology and Hepatology ISBN :9781639276820-2023 Kidneys are two reddish-brown organs that are shaped like beans and are found in vertebrates. They are positioned on the right and left side of the retroperitoneal space. Kidney disease is a condition Read More |
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Hepatology and Transplant Hepatology: A Case-Based Approach Author : Dylan Long Subject : Gastroenterology and Hepatology ISBN :9798887401812-2023 Transplant hepatology is a subspecialty of gastroenterology that focuses on the treatment of chronic liver disease. The liver performs a variety of crucial functions, such as producing bile to aid in digestion, Read More |
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Diagnosis and Therapeutics Author : Remy Bowen Subject : Gastroenterology and Hepatology ISBN :9798887402130-2023 Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) refers to group of disorders that cause chronic inflammation in the intestines. There are two main types of IBD, namely, Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Crohn's Read More |
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Liver Cirrhosis: Diagnosis, Medication and Treatment Author : Dallas Bowman Subject : Gastroenterology and Hepatology ISBN :9798887402314-2023 Cirrhosis is the last stage of complications associated with the liver disease. In this condition, the liver is permanently damaged due to loss of liver cells and irreversible tissue scarring. The common Read More |
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Liver Diseases: Pathophysiology and Clinical Aspects Author : Tucker Banks Subject : Gastroenterology and Hepatology ISBN :9798887402321-2023 Liver diseases are a group of disorders that affect the liver and its functions. The liver is a vital organ in the human body and it performs various functions associated with metabolism, storage of energy Read More |
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: Diagnosis and Treatment Author : Heidi Hamlin Subject : Gastroenterology and Hepatology ISBN :9781639277568-2023 Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) refers to a heterogeneous condition with an extensive range of clinical presentations and disease severity. People who suffer from this disease are observed to Read More |
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Nutritional Care of the Patient with Celiac Disease Author : Hervey Weiss Subject : Gastroenterology and Hepatology ISBN :9781639277650-2023 Celiac disease is a type of autoimmune disease which is caused through gluten ingestion in genetically predisposed individuals. Within this disease, villous atrophy and intestinal inflammation is caused Read More |
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Operative Techniques and Medical Management of Liver Transplantation Author : Duke Todd Subject : Gastroenterology and Hepatology ISBN :9798887402338-2023 A liver transplant is a surgical procedure that involves the replacement of a diseased liver with a healthy liver received from a donor. It is used to treat conditions such as chronic or acute liver failure Read More |
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Pathological and Clinical Aspects of Liver Cancer Author : Eddie Goblin Subject : Gastroenterology and Hepatology ISBN :9798887402307-2023 Liver cancer refers to a cancer that affects the liver. It is grouped in two categories, namely, primary liver cancer and secondary liver cancer. Primary cancer develops in the liver and is classified Read More |
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Recent Advancements in Biomarkers and Detection of Gastrointestinal Cancers Author : Mikhael Kular Subject : Gastroenterology and Hepatology ISBN :9798887404196-2023 A biomarker is a biological molecule present in the blood, other body fluids or tissues, that indicates normal or abnormal process, condition or a disease. It can act as an alternative tool and is helpful Read More |