This book provides an overview of the gastroesophageal reflux illness. For many who suffer from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), the condition has been a major source of anxiety. Individuals with GERD are always at risk of experiencing a decline in their quality of life and an implicit risk of developing cancer. In addition, it has resulted in financial hardship for both society and the sick. The goal of this book is to give gastroenterologists a better understanding of GERD and to support them in managing and treating this serious condition.
This comprehensive book explains the treatment options and prognosis for ulcerative colitis. This book's objective is to provide readers with up-to-date information on gastroenterology, with a focus on ulcerative colitis, as a source of reference. Expert writers from all over the world have added insightful knowledge to the field of ulcerative colitis. It is a complete source of information that is clear and educational, filled with knowledge and facts about Ulcerative Colitis.
An integrated analysis of gastritis is presented in this book. Although the name "gastritis" was originally used approximately 150 years ago, its etiology and prognosis have evolved because several sub-disciplines have focused on the medical issues associated with the disease.
One of the most prevalent chronic infections in people is peptic ulcer disease. Despite centuries of research, many people continue to experience this illness, particularly those living in developing nations. Distinguished researchers from many nations throughout the world have contributed up-to-date knowledge about peptic ulcer disease to this book. It covers subjects like the disease's cause, medical treatment, and complementary therapies.
The condition known as ulcerative colitis causes inflammation to grow in the colon and the rectum. The purpose of this book is to meet the needs of readers who are interested in gastroenterology, and more especially, ulcerative colitis. It will serve as a current source of information and references. In-depth material about Ulcerative Colitis has been given to this large book by reputable authorities from several specialty sectors throughout the world. This is an extensive information source with detailed information about ulcerative colitis.
This book discusses developments in gastric cancer treatment as well as its care. Gastric cancer has been identified as the second most prevalent type of cancer in numerous evaluations of cancer-related fatalities around the world.
The development of gastroenterology and other medical specialties has been significantly facilitated by endoscopy. The field of endoscopic surgery has developed recently. Understanding pathogenic mechanisms is improved by endoscopic technique.
This book's objective is to describe comprehensive clinical strategies based on recent developments in gastroenterology. The most important advancements in the etiology and management of gastrointestinal illnesses are clarified.
This book's objective is to outline comprehensive clinical strategies that are based on recent developments in the discipline of gastroenterology. This book explains the most important advancements in the pathophysiology and treatment of gastrointestinal illnesses like peptic ulcer disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and NSAID-induced gastroenteropathy. A particular focus is placed on the microbial components of the gut, including the most recent developments in our understanding of the role of probiotic bacteria, their interactions with the gastrointestinal epithelium, and their potential for treating human illnesses. Clinicians, fundamental scientists, and medical students will all benefit from the significant new material in this book.
This book provides a thorough description of numerous study and research methods related to gastrostomy. Patients who are unable to eat can receive nutrients through the insertion of a gastrostomy. The book is primarily concerned with the need for gastrostomies in youngsters, those who have neurological disability, and those who have head and neck tumors. All of these patient groups can benefit from home enteral nutrition, which is much simpler with a gastrostomy. Laparoscopic gastrostomy, laparoscopy assisted endoscopic gastrostomy with/without fundoplication, and ultrasonography assisted gastronomy are some of the new techniques that are needed to treat the emerging symptoms.
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When dealing with patients who have a variety of skin diseases, this second edition of the Oxford Handbook of Medical Dermatology offers helpful and understandable guidance on how to make a diagnosis or develop a treatment plan. By analyzing clinical indicators, this Handbook provides clinicians with clear and concise instructions on inquiry and therapy, enabling them to take a step-by-step approach at the bedside to understanding skin conditions. It covers skin physiology, a summary of common skin disorders, and skin issues that are frequently seen in a variety of specialties, including psychiatry and rheumatology, as well as in children and the elderly. It is fully color and illustrated.
The well-received first two editions of the title have been followed by this third edition. The most recent findings in the field have been carefully revised within the text. addition of a few new superficial fungal illnesses, as these have recently become extremely resistant to treatment and have spread like an epidemic. focuses on useful hints for common dermatoses' diagnosis and treatment. instructs through text presentation and visual pattern on the key aspects of skin disorders. attempts to close the gap that exists between diagnosis and recognition of clinical manifestations. greatly aids in the confident treatment of daily practitioners. Very helpful for both graduate and undergraduate students.
This book covers all the steps involved in getting a diagnosis, including how to take a patient's history, examine them, and approach them. It also includes information that is necessary to confront the exam discussion.The bulleted Q&A format makes it simple to read and comprehend. • Common presentations of the ailment or disease described in the box; • Differential diagnosis with photos, if available or appropriate; • Causes of signs/symptoms emphasized in the box
According to descriptions, psoriasis is a skin condition characterized by red, scaly, itchy areas. The purpose of this book is to give a descriptive analysis of psoriasis, a disease that affects two to three percent of people worldwide. Psoriasis has been studied since the 3,000–5,000 years ago when Assyrian and Babylonian clay tablets were discovered, and up until the present day. This includes the middle ages, the Renaissance, the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
Skin biopsy is the procedure that involves taking a sample of skin tissue, processing it, and examining it under a microscope. This book covers a wide range of significant topics and characteristics related to skin biopsy. Among these is a detailed description of the process of choosing a skin biopsy site, which improves the diagnosis of a number of dermatological conditions and frequently serves as a therapeutic intervention used to track a patient's reaction to treatment. The book also covers the function and use of skin biopsies in the comprehensive diagnosis of particular diseases such foliaceus and pemphigus vulgaris, severe cutaneous adverse responses, alopecia both scarring and non-scarring, and Langerhan cell neoplasms.
Three main categories can be used to further classify the skin illness contact dermatitis. The several aspects of contact dermatitis are covered in this book. In order to produce an accurate analysis and management plan, it seeks to provide professionals with a solid foundation of clinical knowledge and important technical results. The book provides a thorough review of the most recent methods that have improved contact dermatitis analysis. This book's chapters are organized in a user-friendly, scientifically oriented manner that can quickly increase the reader's understanding of the illness. Some of the most reputable experts in the world talk about topics that have experienced significant advancements as well as possible opportunities for growth in this book.
This book contains extensive information about skin grafts and flaps. A very straightforward yet crucial technique for closing a deep partial thickness or full thickness skin defect is split thickness skin grafting. For the process to be successful, prudence and accuracy are required. This book is dedicated solely to skin grafting. This book goes into great detail about the three essential components of this process: managing the skin graft donor area for both full thickness and split thickness grafts, fixing skin grafts to the recipient area to improve graft take, and preparing the wound bed.
Vitiligo is characterized by the loss of melanocytes, the cells that give skin its color, leaving white patches in between usually pigmented skin. This book's objective is to provide as a thorough, hands-on guide to vitiligo, outlining current research on the condition's fundamentals and management. The contributions of seasoned researchers and specialists from all over the world have been assembled into this book. Modern medical and technological advancements have improved our understanding of this illness and broadened the range of possible treatments. In this book, important information about vitiligo has been included along with useful clinical photos and reference tables.
Skin biopsy is the procedure that involves taking a sample of skin tissue, processing it, and examining it under a microscope. Selected subjects pertaining to the techniques and uses of skin biopsies in the diagnosis of skin disorders are included in this book. A summary or interpretation of skin biopsy hypotheses in several unique skin diseases has been published in a number of articles. Still, very few of these books go into great length regarding refining skin biopsy techniques. An attempt is made to close this gap with this book. It places a strong emphasis on treating human skin problems with modern methods. A few subjects on animal skin biopsies are also covered.
The most recent viewpoints regarding one of the most prevalent clinical manifestation diseases are reflected in this book. A collection of highly skilled professionals from many nations have produced a series of extremely encouraging scientific studies for better clinical care.
This book offers some of the most recent viewpoints regarding one of the most prevalent clinical manifestation diseases. A number of highly qualified specialists from various nations have attempted to produce a series of extremely promising scientific investigations on clinical allergy.
According to descriptions, psoriasis is a skin condition characterized by red, scaly, itchy areas. Because science operates in a dynamic manner, understanding the cause, kind, and course of a disease is a constant state of research. Similar to this, examining the historical background of our current knowledge, evaluating general hypotheses, and projecting future research horizons can all help to expose the complicated character of any disease. This book aims to clarify the types, causes, and therapies of this illness.
Melanoma is a skin cancer that causes melanocytes to form quickly and is becoming more and more of a global issue. This book compiles the most recent findings and information about a number of topics, all of which point to possible targets for the fight against melanoma. It seeks to give a clear understanding of this complex topic and act as a useful resource for the scientific and clinical communities. Making quick progress in melanoma eradication requires a solid understanding of fundamental science. The main goal of the book is to extend the viewpoints of scientists, physicians, and students while offering them insightful information that will motivate them to find the ultimate treatment for melanoma.
An overview of the most recent techniques and innovations created to help doctors efficiently address the difficulties they face when treating metastatic melanoma is provided in this book. The most popular course of treatment for melanoma limited to the primary tumor and/or lymph nodes is still surgery. The results of randomized controlled trials indicate that adjuvant radiotherapy to the regional lymph node areas after surgical resection decreases loco-regional recurrence in patients at high risk of relapse, and that sentinel node biopsy for the treatment of cutaneous melanoma of average thickness has a substantial effect on repetition rates. Treatment options for stage IV illness still being evaluated include photodynamic treatment, localized limb perfusion, and electrochemotherapy.
The term "autoimmune disorders" describes a broad category of illnesses that can impact almost every organ system in the human body. By offering an etiopathogenetic overview of systemic and organ-specific autoimmune diseases, comorbidities of autoimmune disorders, growth, and new discoveries in the exciting fields of osteoimmunology and immunology of pregnancy, this book aims to present currently accessible manifestations.
This book explores several facets of atopic dermatitis and numerous therapeutic techniques. Atopic dermatitis is a condition marked by dry, itchy, and inflamed skin. Its therapy is complicated by the complex etiology and extraordinarily high clinical heterogeneity of this allergy illness. The physiological causes of this condition are discussed in this book, as well as the crucial function of host-microorganism interactions. The book contains a study of the clinical diagnostic process and the commonly employed illness management methods. It goes into detail about the therapy modalities that have positive clinical outcomes.
This book aims to give information and expertise from the most knowledgeable specialists in the subject. The fundamental aspects of melanoma biology are covered in depth in this book. It offers a broad view on one of the most prevalent forms of cancer, which many people experience at some point in their lives. For individuals who are interested in learning more about melanoma, this book is a wonderful resource
One of the most prevalent types of cancer is skin cancer, which develops malignant cancer cells in the epidermis of the patient's skin. This book is a handbook written specifically for medical oncologists, dermatologists, residents, general practitioners, surgeons, plastic surgeons, and other professionals with a focus on skin cancers. The book was put together in a way that will introduce readers to fresh perspectives on skin cancers in the context of real-world clinical situations. Reviews on many aspects of skin cancer are included among the many subjects discussed.
The most prevalent type of cancer is thought to be skin cancer. The prevention, diagnosis, therapy, and etiology of skin cancer are among the unique subjects in skin cancer research that are covered in this book. It highlights the most recent breakthroughs and developments in skin cancer research. Additionally, it strives to educate readers on the fundamentals of skin cancer and familiarize them with recent developments in the field. The contributions of renowned specialists and researchers in the subject of skin cancer are included, and it will be an invaluable resource for those who are interested.
This book explains skin cancer prevention and treatment methods and also provides examples of the dangers associated with this serious condition. One of the cancer forms with the quickest rate of growth in the US is skin cancer. It has been noted as the malignancy with the highest rate of diagnoses, surpassing colorectal, prostate, lung, and breast cancer. According to reports, the British Isles have Europe's highest rates of adolescent and pediatric skin cancer. This book offers the most recent information on instruments that may be utilized for skin cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.
Hemophilia is a disease where blood's capacity to clot is significantly diminished. The book documents the substantial efforts made to improve the ways in which patients with hemophilia are cared for. Hemophiliac patients' and their families' quality of life will improve as a result.
The book offers thorough information while highlighting current advancements in dermatology. Mendelian inheritance is the cause of a number of different skin conditions. Mutations in the genes encoding proteins expressed in skin, melanocytes, skin appendages, and immune-related cells are the root cause of hereditary skin disorders. The identification of genes and a description of how encoded proteins work may offer the newest methods to treat illnesses. This book's objectives are to update medical professionals, dermatologists, and scientists on every illness and to present patients with new treatments.
This updated and redesigned 11th edition of the renowned textbook Adler's Physiology of the Eye, written by Drs. Paul L. Kaufman, Albert Alm, Leonard A. Levin, Siv F. E. Nilsson, James Ver Hoeve, and Samuel Wu, will help you better comprehend ocular function. This user-friendly, full-color edition provides you with unmatched knowledge and insight into the physiology of the eye and its structures while capturing the most recent findings in molecular, genetic, and biochemical research. To facilitate a deeper understanding of the relationship between physiological principles and clinical practice, 41 chapters have been rearranged according to their functions.
The numerous scientific and technical facets of steroids are covered in this book. It explains the fundamentals of the science behind steroids and is written with health service professionals in mind. A few key ideas, such as the understanding of steroids and their therapeutic application, may easily change with the development of new ideas because of how quickly medical science is evolving. Steroids can be either synthetic, lipid-soluble chemicals or organic substances that exist naturally. Animals, plants, and fungus all contain them. They control a wide range of biological reactions. The most prevalent steroid in the body among these is cholesterol. It serves as a crucial component of cell membranes and serves as the precursor for the synthesis of other steroids.
For young women and men, bulimia nervosa and eating disorders are frequent sources of anguish and concern related to their health. Despite significant advancements over the past three decades, many patients put off starting their therapy, only to find that it cannot fully address the complex psychopathology and co-morbidities of the illness. This book makes an effort to raise awareness of bulimia nervosa in order to aid in its treatment and prevention. Therapists interested in improving their present approaches will find this book helpful. Additionally, it will be advantageous to individuals who are interested in earlier and more efficient illness prevention and in reducing the time between the development of a disease and access to treatment. This book offers helpful advice, original concepts, and ways of approaching the experience of disease and bulimia nervosa.
Across the globe, infectious diseases and related issues have been among the inevitable consequences of conflict. An extensive examination of the pathophysiology of infectious diseases is given in this book. This book examines the progression of these diseases and includes many insightful and beautifully illustrated descriptions. 'General Epidemics and Its Control by Mathematical Approach' and 'Immuno-Kinetics and Vaccination' are the two sections that make up the book. The book would be a helpful resource for scientists and researchers in this field.
The numerous studies on intellectual and developmental disorders are covered in this book. The article provides an assessment of multiple aspects related to neurological and intellectual disability, such as the cognitive impairments associated with habitual human quadrupedal locomotion, autism spectrum disorders, Down syndrome, Fragile X syndrome, and intellectual development disabilities in children of African descent. It is a collection of studies conducted by numerous international academics that address a variety of topics, from the condition's underlying genetics to the most recent advancements in treatment.
Over 30 different forms and subtypes of the inherited neuromuscular illnesses known as muscular dystrophy have been identified, and there are still a number of others that need to be identified and categorized. The many muscular dystrophies, the genes associated with each subtype, disease diagnosis, management, and therapy possibilities are all thoroughly examined in this book. Even though each individual kind and subtype of muscular dystrophy has a unique gene associated with its causation, the majority of these types share clinical symptoms, making molecular identification essential for both patient care and disease diagnosis. This insightful book presents discussions of the already available diagnostic approaches that have changed clinical research combined with comments on the ongoing analyses that show promise for future therapeutic approaches.
An comprehensive examination of the physiology of hematology is provided in this book. The field of hematology focuses on the physiology and pathophysiology of the blood and the organs that produce it. Hematology has recently made tremendous advancements in comparison to other fields of medicine. Modern hematologists now have access to a wide range of therapeutic alternatives, and the majority of patients with blood abnormalities have excellent prospects for the future. Improvements in scientific understanding of hematological operations in both healthy and illness situations are reflected in developments in the clinic and are responsible for many of these developments. This book compiles a number of studies that examine the molecular mechanisms behind the operation of blood systems in order to understand the physiology of hematology.
This book is a compilation of data on rhinoplasty that has been researched. A renowned method for doing plastic and reconstructive procedures is rhinoplasty. Its roots can be traced all the way back to the early advancements in nasal restoration and the creation of contemporary rhinoplasty. The science of rhinoplasty is presented in this book in a comprehensive overview with a focus on structural repair through aesthetic improvement. The contributors to this book are experts in innovative procedures ranging from small refinement to large reconstruction, and they have specializations in aesthetic and reconstructive approaches. This variety highlights the complexity of the art and science involved in rhinoplasty.
Readers will receive both a comprehensive and in-depth review of the key developments in endocrine disorders from this book. This book tackles a number of themes, such as pituitary adenomas and thyroid carcinogenesis, in addition to more specialized difficulties that have not yet been fully clarified. The control of the thyrotropin beta gene and abnormalities of the monogenic phosphate balance are two examples of these molecular pathways. This book will give readers from all backgrounds the chance to learn more and resolve any ambiguities or conflicts in a variety of endocrine disorder-related issues.
This book discusses both the development of the disease's therapeutic options as well as a fundamental understanding of amyloidosis. Extracellular fibrillar proteins are seen in numerous organs and tissues of people with amyloidosis, a disorder that slowly worsens over time. Both of its locally limited and systemic manifestations have attracted the attention of many experts. In the past few years, there have been a lot of case studies on amyloidosis. This book aims to aid both students and specialists in fully learning the subject and completing their individual research projects.
This book, which was written by seasoned and well-known authors worldwide, provides a thorough analysis of the potential danger factors related to the advancement of NPCs. It covers a variety of subjects, including the methods used to identify and analyze NPC and the theories explaining why NPC patients experience neuro-endocrine abnormalities and ear-related problems following radiotherapy and chemotherapy. Additionally, it clarifies the molecular mechanisms of NPC carcinogenesis and potential treatment molecular objectives for NPC. Readers with an interest in this subject will benefit from the book.
The term "otolaryngology" refers to the study of ear, nose, and throat conditions. This book outlines the distinctive features of otolaryngology, the medical specialty that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of ENT problems. It is further divided into a number of clinical sub-specialties, including head & neck, laryngology, otology, and rhinology. The book addresses recent developments in otolaryngology as well as its possibilities for the future. It is intended for readers who are interested in deepening their understanding of otolaryngology through focused study, the highest standard of clinical treatment, and careful clinical observation. For otolaryngologists, specialists, general practitioners, researchers, and trainees, this book will be a useful source of reference.
The main objective of this book is to present current knowledge on thyroid and parathyroid disorders. This book has been put together to satisfy the demands of those seeking knowledge on fundamental, clinical, psychiatric, and laboratory concepts. It also clarifies the surgical techniques used to treat thyroid and parathyroid disorders. Given the significance that maladies originating from an excess or lack of glandular secretions have received and the fact that thyroid-related ailments have been proven to be hereditary, it is an in-depth analysis covering different elements of these diseases, detection, and treatment.
The study of rheumatism, arthritis, and other conditions affecting the joints, muscles, and ligaments is known as rheumatology. The management of rheumatoid arthritis has significantly advanced in recent years thanks to methotrexate and biologics.
This book provides a thorough analysis of the difficult and enigmatic fibromyalgia clinical condition. Science cannot always guarantee findings because it is an evidence-based research and there may not be enough evidence to support a claim. Minor variances are inevitable, and the results could be erratic. Because of this, the complex question of whether fibromyalgia is actually "real" or simply a patient's mental state has been covered in this book. The clinical description of fibromyalgia, its pathogen-based causes, and its treatment technique are discussed in the book and are derived from the weight of the evidence and body of information that point to the condition's objective existence.
