Introduction to Gastrointestinal Diseases Vol. 2 (eBook)

Jakub Fichna (Herausgeber)

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2017 | 1st ed. 2017
VIII, 177 Seiten
Springer International Publishing (Verlag)
978-3-319-59885-7 (ISBN)

Infos

Learn the basics and more of gastrointestinal diseases.

Gastrointestinal diseases have become a major medical, social and economic burden worldwide. The larger the number of patients suffering from gastric ulcer and colorectal cancer, the greater the need to properly diagnose and cure.

This book is a comprehensive guide through GI diseases, which can be used by practitioners and patients. It will allow:

-          to explore the mechanisms underlying GI diseases

-          to accurately diagnose and find the best treatment

-          to learn how to alleviate GI disease symptoms by changing diet and lifestyle

This guide has been written by experts in the field who understand the needs of doctors and their patients. With this book, you will make sure that the GI disease can be properly managed.

Pharmacist, pharmacologist and gastroenterologist. In 2014 appointed the Head of Department of Biochemistry at the Medical University of Lodz, Poland. Authored more than 160 peer-reviewed publications, focusing principally on novel pharmacological targets for the treatment of functional and inflammatory diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. Former Young Committee Member of United European Gastroenterology (UEG) National Societies Committee and the leader of the UEG Young Talent Group. Recipient of the UEG Rising Star 2016 Award and the Award of the President of the Polish Academy of Sciences for scientific achievements (2015).

Inhalt

Part 3: Gastric ulcerPart 4: Colorectal cancerI.                   Introduction II.                Anatomy and physiology of the GI tract: Digestion and absorption in the GI tract Stomach lining and stomach acid Histology of the intestine Hormonal regulation of GI tract function III.             Pathophysiology and risk factors (environmental, genetic, other) IV.             Clinical features V.                Diagnostic criteria (with comments) VI.             Clinical treatment Pharmacological targets When is surgery necessary? Common adverse effects VII.          Patient’s guide Diet & Lifestyle Psychological aspects & treatment Co-operation between doctor and patient VIII.       Summary

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 4.10.2017
• Zusatzinfo: VIII, 177 p. 9 illus., 5 illus. in color.
• Verlagsort: Cham
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete
• Themenwelt: Studium ► Querschnittsbereiche ► Infektiologie / Immunologie
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie
• Schlagworte: Colorectal Cancer • Diet and Nutrition • Gastric ulcer • Gastrointestinal Tract • patient's guide • patient's quality of life
• ISBN-10: 3-319-59885-6 / 3319598856
• ISBN-13: 978-3-319-59885-7 / 9783319598857