Alcoholic Hepatitis, An Issue of Clinics in Liver Disease, E-Book
Title | Alcoholic Hepatitis, An Issue of Clinics in Liver Disease, E-Book PDF eBook |
Author | Paul Y. Kwo |
Publisher | Elsevier Health Sciences |
Pages | 209 |
Release | 2021-07-07 |
Genre | Medical |
ISBN | 0323897010 |
In this issue of Clinics in Liver Disease, Guest Editor Paul Kwo brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Alcoholic Hepatitis. Top experts in the field cover key topics such as the Epidemiology of Alcoholic Hepatitis, Nutrition in Those with Alcoholic Hepatitis, Current therapies for alcoholic hepatitis, Selection Criteria for Liver Transplantation for Acute Alcoholic Hepatitis, and more. - Provides in-depth, clinical reviews on Alcoholic Hepatitis, 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. - Contains 11 relevant, practice-oriented topics including Emerging Therapies for alcoholic hepatitis; Diagnosis of Alcoholic Hepatitis; Moderate Alcoholic Hepatitis; Current and Future Biomarkers in Alcoholic Hepatitis, and more.
Complications of Cirrhosis
Title | Complications of Cirrhosis PDF eBook |
Author | Andrew P. Keaveny |
Publisher | Springer |
Pages | 348 |
Release | 2015-04-08 |
Genre | Medical |
ISBN | 3319136143 |
This volume presents a concise yet comprehensive overview on all facets concerning the complications of cirrhosis. Structured in three sections, the book reviews the natural history of cirrhosis, the diagnostic and predictive tools available to assess the disease, complications, and treatment options such as liver assist devices and transplantation. Topical concerns in the management of patients with cirrhosis are also addressed, including issues pertaining to the delivery of quality care in this patient population. Written by experts in their fields, Complications of Cirrhosis: Evaluation and Management serves as a valuable resource for practitioners and physicians-in-training on the subject of cirrhosis.
Alcohol-Associated Liver Disease, An Issue of Clinics in Liver Disease, E-Book
Title | Alcohol-Associated Liver Disease, An Issue of Clinics in Liver Disease, E-Book PDF eBook |
Author | Ashwani K. Singal |
Publisher | Elsevier Health Sciences |
Pages | 305 |
Release | 2024-10-07 |
Genre | Medical |
ISBN | 0443246718 |
In this issue of Clinics in Liver Disease, guest editor Dr. Ashwani K. Singal brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Alcohol-Associated Liver Disease. Portal hypertension is often one of the major complications seen in advanced liver disease. Top experts discuss various aspects of alcohol-associated liver disease (ALD), to provide comprehensive coverage on current status, update recent developments especially during the last decade, and highlight clinical and experimental unmet needs for practicing providers and for researchers in the field of ALD. - Contains 18 relevant, practice-oriented topics including microbiome in ALD; diagnosis of alcoholic use disorder and of ALD; non-invasive tests in assessment of ALD patients; treatment of alcoholic use disorder: behavioral and pharmacological therapies; current medical treatment of ALD: pharmacological and nutrition; liver transplantation in ALD; digital technology and AI in management of ALD; and more. - Provides in-depth clinical reviews on alcohol-associated 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.
Acute-on-Chronic Liver Failure, An Issue of Clinics in Liver Disease, E-Book
Title | Acute-on-Chronic Liver Failure, An Issue of Clinics in Liver Disease, E-Book PDF eBook |
Author | Nikolaos T. Pyrsopoulos |
Publisher | Elsevier Health Sciences |
Pages | 257 |
Release | 2023-06-29 |
Genre | Medical |
ISBN | 032394034X |
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.
Hepatic Encephalopathy, An Issue of Clinics in Liver Disease, E-Book
Title | Hepatic Encephalopathy, An Issue of Clinics in Liver Disease, E-Book PDF eBook |
Author | Sammy Saab |
Publisher | Elsevier Health Sciences |
Pages | 177 |
Release | 2024-03-28 |
Genre | Medical |
ISBN | 0443121427 |
In this issue of Clinics in Liver Disease, guest editor Dr. Sammy Saab brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Hepatic Encephalopathy. Hepatic encephalopathy (HE) is a reversible syndrome in patients with advanced liver dysfunction, and is characterized by a wide spectrum of neuropsychiatric abnormalities resulting from the accumulation of neurotoxic substances in the brain. In this issue, top experts provide detailed clinical reviews devoted to the epidemiology, manifestations, and management of HE in the hopes of improving patient outcomes. - Contains 13 relevant, practice-oriented topics including clinical manifestations of HE; laboratory abnormalities of HE; pharmacologic management of HE; nontraditional treatment of HE; social impact of HE; future therapies of HE; and more. - Provides in-depth clinical reviews on hepatic encephalopathy, 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.
Primary Biliary Cholangitis , An Issue of Clinics in Liver Disease, E-Book
Title | Primary Biliary Cholangitis , An Issue of Clinics in Liver Disease, E-Book PDF eBook |
Author | Binu V. John |
Publisher | Elsevier Health Sciences |
Pages | 249 |
Release | 2022-10-21 |
Genre | Medical |
ISBN | 0323972950 |
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.
Update on Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis, An Issue of Clinics in Liver Disease, E-Book
Title | Update on Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis, An Issue of Clinics in Liver Disease, E-Book PDF eBook |
Author | Zobair M. Younossi |
Publisher | Elsevier Health Sciences |
Pages | 401 |
Release | 2023-04-11 |
Genre | Medical |
ISBN | 032396057X |
In this issue, guest editors bring their considerable expertise to this important topic. - Contains 20 practice-oriented topics, including metabolic syndrome associated with NASH; genetic markers and comorbidities predisposing to NASH and progressive liver disease; the role of bariatric surgery and endobariatric surgery in NASH; future treatment options and regimens for NAFLD; and more. - Provides in-depth clinical reviews on non-alcoholic steatohepatitis, 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.