Rapid advances on molecular studies, manipulation of the mouse genome, the development of a number of animal models, and using these in studies of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) have provided important insights into the pathogenesis of this relatively common disorder.
The Understanding Hepatitis chart is a comprehensive overview of the different types of hepatitis, including symptoms, causes and treatments. External views of healthy and cirrhotic livers are shown, including a view of the liver lobules. Heavy cover stock with protective varnish for durability.
Containing a selection of teaching tools for general anatomy and pathology, this work, with flip charts, offers an overview and understanding of the subject matter. It is useful for student or patient education. It is suitable for the home, the school library, or the physicians office and can be written on by a dry marker.
This second edition of Nuclear Hepatology: A Textbook of Hepatobiliary Diseases has been revised to encompass all of the most recent developments in the field. The result is an up-to-date book that serves as a reference and a clinical and procedural guide.
The liver is a large organ that sits in the right upper abdomen, just under the right lung. It is one of the body's most 'intelligent' organs in that it performs so many different functions at the same time. This book elucidates important research results from throughout the world.
Discusses various aspects of the metabolic basis of important chronic liver diseases. This book also discusses entities, such as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, diabetes in chronic hepatitis C, hemochromatosis, Wilson's disease, Gaucher disease, porphyria, as well as liver cirrhosis and its metabolic consequences.
Enables the practitioner to assess liver function using biochemical markers, other tests, signs, symptoms and disease knowledge. This practical guide covers background information on liver function, the principles of drug use in liver disease and includes a section of worked examples of commonly asked questions.
Focusing on the medical aspects of transplantation, this title offers information on key topics for clinical practice and examination. It discusses the developments in the field, including NASH and hepatitis, and is suitable for clinical practice and for review for certification or recertification.
Hepatologists, both researchers and front-line clinicians, now have a comprehensive guide to the treatment of patients with the HCV virus. This book focuses mainly on the efficacy and clinical use of antiviral therapies, including the use of antivirals post liver transplantation and in the presence of the HIV virus.
Offers a comprehensive review of the studies concerning HBV epidemiology, pathogenesis and treatment. This book describes developments in the knowledge of immune response function, promoting either viral control or persistence. It also reports the effects of antiviral therapy in patients with HBV acute or chronic infection.
Includes topics such as: benign liver tumor, vascular disorders of the liver, autoimmune hepatitis, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Special emphasis is given to articles devoted to immuno chemistry in liver tumors, hepatic granulomas, and diagnostic pitfalls in liver transplantation.
Viral hepatitis is an extremely complex disease to treat, and the patient care team faces clinical challenges on a daily basis. This handbook provides answers to the questions and challenges that arise in day-to-day practice. It is suitable for medical professionals involved in the care of patients with viral liver disease.
This convenient reference addresses commonly encountered challenges in liver, extrahepatic biliary tree and gallbladder consultation. For example, the text discusses the diagnosis of primary and secondary hepatic neoplasms and assessment of gross abnormalities of the gallbladder.
Includes chapters on gastric varices management, ectopic varices management, sinusoidal obstruction syndrome, portal hypertensive bilopathy, portal hypertension as a risk factor in nonhepatic abdominal surgery, idiopathic portal hypertension, and portal hypertension in pregnancy.
The name Schiff is synonymous with hepatology. Leon Schiff co-founded the AASLD in 1950 and was the main editor of this iconic book for the first 7 editions. Following Leon Schiff's death, his son Gene Schiff has taken on the lead editor role, and this 11th edition will be the 4th under his guidance.
Reviews the epidemiology, molecular virology, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of chronic hepatitis caused by the B and C viruses. This book contains discussion of patient management that includes contributions on developing therapeutics, supporting patients, alternative treatments, and the use of drugs in chronic viral hepatitis.
Includes the proceedings of the XX International Bile Acid Meeting, Falk Symposium 165 entitled 'Bile Acid Biology and Therapeutic Actions', held in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, June 13-14, 2008, and dedicated to both basic and clinical aspects of bile acid research with a focus on the role of bile acids in hepatobiliary diseases.
Illustrated in full color throughout, this title covers various aspects of liver pathology from the normal, the hepatidities, childhood disease, and neoplasms. It correlates histopathologic features with clinical features throughout to provide a practical account of how pathology impacts the diagnosis and management of liver disease.
This book presents a collection of cases in liver disease. It features a question/answer format that helps one through the problem of making a diagnosis or in considering a differential diagnosis and also point to the best way to manage each condition.
Offers information regarding the transmission of hepatitis viruses in various healthcare settings. This book delves with a patient safety subject that specifically targets healthcare professionals, gastroenterologists, hepatologists, dentists and all healthcare workers to adopt and share a variety of best practices to prevent this adverse event.
Hepatic insulin resistance and altered insulin metabolism play a role in the pathogenesis of liver disease. This book discusses the regulatory role of the AMPK-S6K1 pathway in terms of enhancing insulin receptor signalling with insulin receptor substrate-1/2 and phosphatidylinositol phosphate kinase activity.
Hepatology is an important specialty with diseases and complications related to viral hepatitis and alcohol being the main reason for seeking specialist advice. On most general medical rotations and on most surgical wards there are patients with hepatological problems.
The development of robust cell-culturing systems capable of Hepatitis C Virus replication and infection has witnessed an explosion of innovative research directed at understanding HCV biology in the context of the authentic replicative cycle of the virus. This book provides a compilation of research techniques in use in HCV labs worldwide.
Liver cirrhosis is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. It is the fifth most common cause of death between the ages of 25 and 45. This book discusses liver fibrogenesis and the cellular responses to chronic liver injury as well as non-invasive techniques for assessment of fibrosis in patients.
The liver is a large organ that sits in the right upper abdomen, just under the right lung. The liver makes proteins, eliminates waste material from the body, produces cholesterol, stores and releases glucose energy and metabolises many drugs used in medicine. This book details research results.
A comprehensive reference for the practicing pathologist. This title includes gross photographs, photomicrographs, and medical illustrations. It includes definitions, terminology, etiologies and pathogenesis, demographics, clinical presentations, therapy, prognoses, radiologic imaging, pathology, and differential diagnoses.
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) leads to diseases such as hepatitis, liver cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). This book says that HBV research should be focused more on animal models and clinical practice. It discusses the molecular approaches such as: antisense, oligonucleotides, and, ribozymes.
This thoroughly revised edition of a classic text reflects the international expansion in the knowledge of hepatology. Emphasizing evidence-based guidance, with chapters written by leading global authorities on each topic, the book features a consistent chapter structure for ease of use.
Hepatitis C Virus is a quickly evolving area within hepatology owing to various medical therapies. This title includes review articles devoted to the following medical therapies: Boceprevir, Telaprevir, Protease Inhibitors in Development, NS5B Nucleoside and Non-Nucleoside Inhibitors.
Vascular Liver Disease covers disease entities that stem from abnormalities that affect the hepatic vasculature. The text explores the mechanisms and management of intrahepatic vascular disease, including the most common cause of vascular disease of the liver, cirrhosis.
The liver is a large organ that sits in the right upper abdomen, just under the right lung. It is one of the body's most 'intelligent' organs in that it performs so many different functions at the same time. This book elucidates important research results throughout the world.
Following a description of the discoveries in the field of transfusion, this book deals with the questions that can determine its future including safety, biotechnologies, cell and tissue engineering. It concludes by considering the evolution of transfusion in its sociological, ethical and cultural context ending with a vision for the future.
Topical research in the study of liver cirrhosis, including etiologic types of end stage chronic liver disease; hepatocellular carcinoma screening in the cirrhotic patient; hepatic myofibroblasts and their role in liver fibrogenesis; the role of trace elements in the pathogenesis of liver cirrhosis and cell-based therapy for liver cirrhosis.
With questions that have been randomly placed on topics covering Organon, Philosophy, Materia Medica and Repertory basics, as well as lesser known minute details, this title is divided into 100 viva voce sessions, each of which consists of about 14 to 15 questions with their respective answers.
Deals with research in the area of liver cirrhosis. Cirrhosis is the scarring of the liver that involves the formation of fibrous (scar) tissue associated with the destruction of the normal architecture of the organ. This scarring distorts the normal structure and re-growth of liver cells.
This illustrated book provides up-to-date coverage of the surgical technique of caudate lobe resection. All kinds of procedures for caudate lobe resection are covered, from basic ones to the most complex, and a new surgical dissection technique is introduced.
Deals with the topic of orthotopic liver transplantation. This title covers the following topics: Transplantation for Hepatocellular Carcinoma; Transplantation for Cholangiocarcinoma; Management of Renal Dysfunction in Liver Transplant Patients; Expanded Donors in Liver Transplantation; and, Management of Recurrent HCV Infection.
Provides a compilation of the research from over 40 key opinion leaders in the field of Hepatitis. This book focuses on the advances in the search for new, more effective therapeutic options and related topics in viral hepatitis. It also provides insight into prevention and treatment options.
In the liver transplant community, it is well-known that decompensated cirrhosis from hepatitis C virus (HCV) is the leading indication for orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT) in the United States and most Western countries. This book provides a reference for transplant professionals involved in the care of HCV patients.
This volume documents the advances that have enhanced our understanding of chronic HCV over the past decade. The text reviews the natural history of chronic HCV, how this virus can affect other organs in addition to the liver, and whether treating chronic HCV alters the natural history of this disease.
An Institute of Medicine report has concluded that 'there is a lack of knowledge and awareness about chronic viral hepatitis on the part of health-care and social-service providers. This book features a group of experts in this field to present their expertise about this disease.
Liver disorders are encountered frequently in general practice. The goals of the physician's investigations are to understand the origin of the liver injury, to correct its cause and to prevent permanent organ dysfunction. This work aims to help the physician reach these goals.