Primary Biliary Cholangitis An Issue Of Clinics In Liver Disease E Book

Author : Binu V. John
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 249 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2022-10-21
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780323972956

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Primary Biliary Cholangitis , An Issue of Clinics in Liver Disease, E-Book by Binu V. John Pdf

In this issue of Clinics in Liver Disease, guest editor Dr. John V. Binu brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Primary Biliary Cholangitis. PBC leads to inflammation and scarring of the small bile ducts, and, if untreated, can lead to cirrhosis and liver failure. In this issue, top experts provide a state-of-the-art review of diagnosis and treatment for this chronic, progressive liver disorder. Contains 13 practice-oriented topics including genetics of primary biliary cholangitis; prognostic scoring systems in PBC; overlap syndromes and PBC; non-invasive evaluation of fibrosis and portal hypertension in PBC; treatment of PBC: first- and second-line therapies; novel therapies for PBC; and more. Provides in-depth clinical reviews on primary biliary cholangitis, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

Author : Elizabeth J Carey,Cynthia Levy
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2018-07-13
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780323613958

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Primary Biliary Cholangitis, An Issue of Clinics in Liver Disease E-Book by Elizabeth J Carey,Cynthia Levy Pdf

The Guest Editors have put together an issue of clinical reviews that provides the most current look at PBC. Authors, all experts in their respective areas, have submitted articles in the following areas: Changes in epidemiology of PBC; Genetic and epigenetics in PBC; Role of bile acids and the bicarbonate umbrella in the pathogenesis of PBC; Current treatment options in PBC; Work in progress: Drugs in development; Natural history of PBC in the UDCA era: Role of scoring systems; Treatment of Pruritus: Tricks of the trade; Chronic complications of cholestasis: Work-up and Management; Individualizing care: Management beyond medical therapy; Role of liver biopsy: When to do, how to stage; AMA-negative PBC: Is it really the same as AMA-positive PBC?; New thoughts on Overlap syndrome with auto-immune hepatitis; and Current status of liver transplantation for PBC.

Author : Cynthia Levy
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2013-04-11
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781455771998

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Cholestatic Liver Diseases, An Issue of Clinics in Liver Disease, by Cynthia Levy Pdf

Dr. Levy is a key leader in the field of hepatology , and she has enlisted authors who are top experts in their fields to submit state-of-the-art clinical reviews on cholestatic liver diseases. Articles are devoted to genetic determinants of cholestasis, nuclear receptors as drug targets, drug-induced cholestasis, primary sclerosing cholangitis, therapeutic advances in primary biliary cirrhosis, overlap syndromes, autoimmune sclerosing cholangitis, secondary sclerosing cholangitis, Focus is also on familial cholestasis, allagile syndrome and other hereditary causes of cholestasis, Systemic causes of cholestasis, advances in pathogenesis and treatment of pruritus, care of the cholestatic patient, and transplantation for cholestatic diseases . Readers will come away with a full overview of the diagnosis and treatment of cholestatic liver diseases.

Author : David Bernstein
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2023-11-10
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780443121463

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AUTOIMMUNE LIVER DISEASES: AUTOIMMUNE HEPATITIS, PBC, AND PSC, An Issue of Clinics in Liver Disease, E-Book by David Bernstein Pdf

In this issue of Clinics in Liver Disease, guest editor Dr. David E. Bernstein brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Autoimmune Hepatitis Including PBC and PSC. The three main immune disorders that involve the liver are AIH, primary biliary cholangitis, and primary sclerosing cholangitis. As these autoimmune diseases can share symptoms, it is important for the hepatologist to have clinical knowledge of each and understand their differences and similarities. This issue addresses these variants and provides the reader with important information relating to pathology, diagnosis, and treatment. Contains 15 relevant, practice-oriented topics including autoimmune hepatitis: epidemiology, subtypes, and presentation; diagnosis of autoimmune hepatitis; treatment of autoimmune hepatitis including transplant; diagnostic tests in primary sclerosing cholangitis: serology, elastography, imaging; post-transplant management and complications of AIH, PBC, and PSC, including disease recurrence; and more. Provides in-depth clinical reviews on autoimmune hepatitis, including PBC and PSC, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

Author : E. Jenny Heathcote
Publisher : Saunders
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2008-05
Category : Bile ducts
ISBN : 1416062270

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Primary Biliary Cirrhosis, an Issue of Clinics in Liver Disease by E. Jenny Heathcote Pdf

Primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC) is a disease characterized by inflammatory destruction of the small bile ducts within the liver. PBC eventually leads to cirrhosis of the liver. The cause of PBC is unknown, but because of the presence of autoantibodies, it is generally thought to be an autoimmune disease. Other causes, such as infectious agents, have not been completely excluded. In this issue, the guest editor has expert authors present information on important topics such as epidemiology of PBC, pathogenesis of PBC, medical therapies, and liver transplantation in PBC.

Author : Philip Rosenthal
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 233 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2022-08-11
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780323897556

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Pediatric Liver Disease, An Issue of Clinics in Liver Disease, E-Book by Philip Rosenthal Pdf

In this issue, guest editors bring their considerable expertise to this important topic. Provides in-depth reviews on the latest updates in the field, providing actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create these timely topic-based reviews.

Author : Cynthia Levy
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2016-01-07
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780323429924

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Advances in Cholestatic Liver Diseases, An issue of Clinics in Liver Disease, by Cynthia Levy Pdf

Dr. Levy has secured the field’s top experts to offer the latest clinical reviews on cholestatic liver disease. The issue will include articles devoted to The Gut-Liver Axis; Update on Genetics in Primary Biliary Cirrhosis and Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis; New thoughts on IgG4 Associated Cholangitis; Cancer Risk and Surveillance in PSC; Novel Therapies for PBC; and Liver transplantation for Cholestatic Liver Diseases, to name a few. Dr. Levy’s issue will be the most current authority on cholestatic liver disease.

Author : Steven L. Flamm
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 185 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2022-11-18
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780323961332

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Consultations in Liver Disease, An Issue of Clinics in Liver Disease, E-Book by Steven L. Flamm Pdf

In this issue of Clinics in Liver Disease, guest editor Dr. Steven L. Flamm brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Updates in Consultations in Liver Disease. Many disease entities are uncommon and complicated in scope, and liver disease may occur in the setting of other chronic medical conditions and involve other organ systems. In this issue, top experts provide a up-to-date framework for approaching consultation for common liver-related problems for the gastroenterology and hepatology practitioner. Contains 12 practice-oriented topics including clinical pearls in evaluation and treatment of patients with liver disease; evaluation of patients with markedly elevated liver enzymes; evaluation of liver disease in pregnancy; COVID and implications on the liver; and more. Provides in-depth clinical reviews on consultations in liver disease, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

Author : Binu V. John
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2022-11-28
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0323972942

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Primary Biliary Cholangitis, an Issue of Clinics in Liver Disease: Volume 26-4 by Binu V. John Pdf

In this issue of Clinics in Liver Disease, guest editor Dr. John V. Binu brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Primary Biliary Cholangitis. PBC leads to inflammation and scarring of the small bile ducts, and, if untreated, can lead to cirrhosis and liver failure. In this issue, top experts provide a state-of-the-art review of diagnosis and treatment for this chronic, progressive liver disorder. Contains 13 practice-oriented topics including genetics of primary biliary cholangitis; prognostic scoring systems in PBC; overlap syndromes and PBC; non-invasive evaluation of fibrosis and portal hypertension in PBC; treatment of PBC: first- and second-line therapies; novel therapies for PBC; and more. Provides in-depth clinical reviews on primary biliary cholangitis, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

Author : Jorge Herrera
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 233 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2019-05-28
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780323678162

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Liver in Systemic Diseases, An Issue of Clinics in Liver Disease by Jorge Herrera Pdf

In consultation with Consulting Editor, Dr. Norman Gitlin, Dr. Jorge Herrera has put together a timely look at health and function of the liver in systemic diseases. The issue has all of the top experts in their field contributing conscise reviews of the following topics: The Liver in Celiac Disease; The Liver in Sickle Cell Disease; Hepatic Complications of Inflammatory Bowel Disease; The Liver in Circulatory Disturbances; Hepatobiliary Complications in Critically Ill Patients; Endocrine Diseases and the Liver; Rheumatologic Diseases and the Liver; Hepatic Manifestations of Cystic Fibrosis; Hepatic Complications of Total Parenteral Nutrition; Hepatic Manifestations of Lymphoproliferative Disorders; Liver Disease in HIV Infection; Sarcoidosis and the Liver; Liver Disease in Pregnancy; and Obstructive Sleep Apnea and the Liver.Readers will come away with the latest updates they need to improve outcomes in hepatology patients.

Author : Steven L. Flamm
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2014-12-24
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780323354615

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Consultations in Liver Disease, An Issue of Clinics in Liver Disease by Steven L. Flamm Pdf

Dr. Flamm has invited a group of distinguished hepatologists to provide insight into the assessment of a variety of scenarios where clinical judgment based on experience and published literature is an invaluable addition to the care of individual patients. Articles included in the issue address the following topics: Evaluation and Management of Portal Vein Thrombosis, Liver Disease in the HIV patient, Hepatocellular Carcinoma, Evaluation of Renal Insufficiency in the Cirrhotic Patient, Contemporary Management of Autoimmune Hepatitis, Diagnosis and Treatment of Overlap Syndromes, Ins and Outs of Liver Imaging for the Gastroenterologist, Contemporary Assessment of Hepatic Fibrosis, A Primer on Liver Transplantation Immunosuppressive Agents for the Gastroenterologist, Evaluation of Jaundice in the Hospitalized Patient, Liver Disease in the Adolescent, Evaluation and Management of Hemochromatosis and How and When to Administer Hepatitis A and B Virus Vaccinations. These are all common contemporary reasons for consultations for Gastroenterologists and Hepatologists and this issue will address the issues in a pragmatic way.

Author : E. Jenny Heathcote
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:56639138

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Primary Biliary Cirrhosis by E. Jenny Heathcote Pdf

Author : Nikolaos T. Pyrsopoulos
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2023-06-29
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780323940344

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Acute-on-Chronic Liver Failure, An Issue of Clinics in Liver Disease, E-Book by Nikolaos T. Pyrsopoulos Pdf

In this issue of Clinics in Liver Disease, guest editor Dr. Nikolaos T. Pyrsopoulos brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Acute-on-Chronic Liver Failure. Recent studies indicate that as many as one in four patients with cirrhosis develop acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF) and 25% die within one month. This issue, the first devoted to this topic, provides thorough coverage of critical clinical interventions, including diagnosis, treatment, and management. It also focuses on early recognition of ACLF, which is important for the initiation of aggressive management and ultimately, saving lives. Contains 17 practice-oriented topics including ACLF: mechanisms of disease and multisystemic involvement; the clinical spectrum and manifestations of ACLF; management of ACLF; maximizing the donor potential for patients with ACLF Listed for Liver Transplant; future approaches and therapeutic modalities for ACLF; and more. Provides in-depth clinical reviews of acute-on-chronic liver failure, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

Author : Anne M. Larson
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 417 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2014-02-07
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780323287135

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Diagnosis and Management of Chronic Liver Diseases, An Issue of Medical Clinics, by Anne M. Larson Pdf

Chronic liver diseases progressively destruct liver tissue, leading to fibrosis and cirrhosis. Liver diseases can be caused by viral, autoimmune, or toxic (drugs/alcohol). Most conditions can be managed pharmacologically for indefinite periods of time. The articles in this issue will review best practices for managing and treating patients who present with these chronic problems, like hepatitis, nonalcoholic fatty liver, end stage liver disease, and drug-induced injuries.

Author : Andres Cardenas,Thomas Reiberger
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 249 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2021-04-14
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780323793889

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Complications of Cirrhosis, An Issue of Clinics in Liver Disease, E-Book by Andres Cardenas,Thomas Reiberger Pdf

In collaboration with Consulting Editor, Dr. Norman Gitlin, Guest Editors Drs. Andres Cardenas and Thomas Reiberger have created an up-to-date monograph on the complications of cirrhosis. They have secured top experts to contribute clinical review articles on the following topics: Non-invasive Detection of CSPH in cACLD; Prevention of First Decompensation in ACLD; Treatment of Acute Variceal Bleeding in 2020: When to Use TIPS; Prevention of Variceal Bleeding and Rebleeding by NSBB: A Tailored Approach; The Role of Hepatic Venous Pressure Gradient (HVPG); Measurement in the Management of Cirrhosis; Bacterial Infections in Cirrhosis as a Cause or Consequence of Decompensation; Nutrition in Chronic Liver Disease; Diagnosis and Management of Hepatic Encephalopathy; Discriminating Acute Decompensation from Acute-on-Chronic Liver; Management of Severe and Refractory Ascites; Monitoring Renal Function and Therapy of HRS patients with Cirrhosis; Coagulopathy in Cirrhosis; and Current Concepts of Cirrhotic Cardiomyopathy. Hepatologists will come away with the information they need to manage these patients.