Rare Diseases and Orphan Products

Rare Diseases and Orphan Products

Author: Institute of Medicine

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 2011-04-03

Total Pages: 442

ISBN-13: 0309158060

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Rare diseases collectively affect millions of Americans of all ages, but developing drugs and medical devices to prevent, diagnose, and treat these conditions is challenging. The Institute of Medicine (IOM) recommends implementing an integrated national strategy to promote rare diseases research and product development.


Gastrointestinal Diseases and Their Associated Infections

Gastrointestinal Diseases and Their Associated Infections

Author: Guy D. Eslick

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2019-01-17

Total Pages: 285

ISBN-13: 032354844X

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Many bacteria, viruses, protozoa, and fungi play key roles in the development of gastrointestinal diseases, and this practical reference brings you up to speed with this increasingly important area. Covering a broad range of GI diseases and cancers, this resource provides an expert overview of the field, ideal for all gastroenterologists and infectious disease physicians. - Covers infections associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease and Barrett's esophagus, gallbladder disease, acute pancreatitis, small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, appendicitis, Whipple Disease, Crohn's Disease, and more. - Discusses esophageal cancer, gastric cancer, cholangiocarcinoma, hepatocellular carcinoma, and colorectal cancer. - Includes chapters on gut microbiome, fecal transplants, and the molecular pathgenesis of gastrointestinal infections. - Consolidates today's available information on this timely topic into a single convenient resource.


Diseases of the Abdomen and Pelvis 2018-2021

Diseases of the Abdomen and Pelvis 2018-2021

Author: Juerg Hodler

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2018-03-20

Total Pages: 262

ISBN-13: 3319750194

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This open access book deals with imaging of the abdomen and pelvis, an area that has seen considerable advances over the past several years, driven by clinical as well as technological developments. The respective chapters, written by internationally respected experts in their fields, focus on imaging diagnosis and interventional therapies in abdominal and pelvic disease; they cover all relevant imaging modalities, including magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography, and positron emission tomography. As such, the book offers a comprehensive review of the state of the art in imaging of the abdomen and pelvis. It will be of interest to general radiologists, radiology residents, interventional radiologists, and clinicians from other specialties who want to update their knowledge in this area.


Oxford Textbook of Medical Mycology

Oxford Textbook of Medical Mycology

Author: Christopher C. Kibbler

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2017-12-14

Total Pages: 401

ISBN-13: 0198755384

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The Oxford Textbook of Medical Mycology is a comprehensive reference text which brings together the science and medicine of human fungal disease. Written by a leading group of international authors to bring a global expertise, it is divided into sections that deal with the principles of mycology, the organisms, a systems based approach to management, fungal disease in specific patient groups, diagnosis, and treatment. The detailed clinical chapters take account of recent international guidelines on the management of fungal disease. With chapters covering recent developments in taxonomy, fungal genetics and other 'omics', epidemiology, pathogenesis, and immunology, this textbook is well suited to aid both scientists and clinicians. The extensive illustrations, tables, and in-depth coverage of topics, including discussion of the non-infective aspects of allergic and toxin mediated fungal disease, are designed to aid the understanding of mechanisms and pathology, and extend the usual approach to fungal disease. This textbook is essential reading for microbiologists, research scientists, infectious diseases clinicians, respiratory physicians, and those managing immunocompromised patients. Part of the Oxford Textbook in Infectious Disease and Microbiology series, it is also a useful companion text for students and trainees looking to supplement mycology courses and microbiology training.


Gastrointestinal Diseases

Gastrointestinal Diseases

Author: Amy Noffsinger

Publisher:

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781933477039

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Covers benign gastrointestinal diseases and provides an in-depth discussion of many lesions, both common and uncommon. Each disease entity is discussed from the point of view of its demographics, pathophysiology, clinical features, gross and microscopic pathology, and treatment. The text is heavily illustrated with diagrams and gross and microscopic photographs.


NORD Guide to Rare Disorders

NORD Guide to Rare Disorders

Author: National Organization for Rare Disorders

Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 982

ISBN-13: 9780781730631

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NORD Guide to Rare Disorders is a comprehensive, practical, authoritative guide to the diagnosis and management of more than 800 rare diseases. The diseases are discussed in a uniform, easy-to-follow format--a brief description, signs and symptoms, etiology, related disorders, epidemiology, standard treatment, investigational treatment, resources, and references.The book includes a complete directory of orphan drugs, a full-color atlas of visual diagnostic signs, and a Master Resource List of support groups and helpful organizations. An index of symptoms and key words offers physicians valuable assistance in finding the information they need quickly.


Gastrointestinal Emergencies

Gastrointestinal Emergencies

Author: Tony C. K. Tham

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2009-01-26

Total Pages: 235

ISBN-13: 9781444303308

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The definitive reference guide for the management ofgastrointestinal emergencies and endoscopic complications When you are caring for a patient with a gastrointestinalemergency – during a procedure or after emergencystabilization – you can count on this updated reference tosupply the specific how-to guidance you need. Written and edited by leading international experts in thefield, the second edition of Gastrointestinal Emergencies: now reflects the many diagnostic and therapeutic advances sincepublication of the first edition covers the full range of gastrointestinal emergenciesencountered in daily clinical practice gives evidence-based approaches to the presentation, diagnosis,investigation, and management of patients features the important contributions of new editor RoySoetikno, Associate Professor of Medicine at the VA Health CareSystem, Palo Alto, California All practitioners involved in gastrointestinal emergency carewill find clear and succinct advice in this concise reference.Every Emergency Department and every endoscopy unit should keep acopy close at hand for quick reference.


Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Diseases

Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Diseases

Author: Glenn T. Furuta

Publisher: Clinics: Internal Medicine

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781437704891

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Drs. Glen Furuta and Dan Atkins have assembled an in-depth look at Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Diseases as related to allergy with topics such as "Basic pathogenetic mechanisms of Eosinophilic Esophagitis", "Nutritional management of patients with food allergies and EGIDs", "Chemotactic factors role in EGIDs", "Biomarkers associated with allergic diseases", "Association of other allergic diseases with EGIDs" and much more!


Geriatric Gastroenterology

Geriatric Gastroenterology

Author: C. S. Pitchumoni

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2012-07-26

Total Pages: 660

ISBN-13: 1441916237

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As aging trends in the United States and Europe in particular are strongly suggestive of increasingly older society, it would be prudent for health care providers to better prepare for such changes. By including physiology, disease, nutrition, pharmacology, pathology, radiology and other relevant associated topics, Geriatric Gastroenterology fills the void in the literature for a volume devoted specifically to gastrointestinal illness in the elderly. This unique volume includes provision of training for current and future generations of physicians to deal with the health problems of older adults. It will also serve as a comprehensive guide to practicing physicians for ease of reference. Relevant to the geriatric age group, the volume covers epidemiology, physiology of aging, gastrointestinal physiology, pharmacology, radiology, pathology, motility disorders, luminal disorders, hepato-biliary disease, systemic manifestations, neoplastic disorders, gastrointestinal bleeding, cancer and medication related interactions and adverse events, all extremely common in older adults; these are often hard to evaluate and judge, especially considering the complex aging physiology. All have become important components of modern medicine. Special emphasis is be given to nutrition and related disorders. Capsule endoscopy and its utility in the geriatric population is also covered. Presented in simple, easy to read style, the volume includes numerous tables, figures and key points enabling ease of understanding. Chapters on imaging and pathology are profusely illustrated. All chapters are written by specialists and include up to date scientific information. Geriatric Gastroenterology is of great utility to residents in internal medicine, fellows in gastroenterology and geriatric medicine as well as gastroenterologists, geriatricians and practicing physicians including primary care physicians caring for older adults.


Genetic Diseases of the Kidney

Genetic Diseases of the Kidney

Author: Richard P. Lifton

Publisher: Academic Press

Published: 2009-02-25

Total Pages: 895

ISBN-13: 0080924271

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Genetic approaches have revolutionized our understanding of the fundamental causes of human disease by permitting the identification of specific genes in which variation causes or contributes to susceptibility to, or protection from, disease. More than 2,000 disease genes have been identified in the last 20 years, providing important new insight into the pathophysiology of diseases in every field of medicine. Genetic Diseases of the Kidney offers expert insight into the role of genetic abnormalities in the pathogenesis of abnormal kidney function and kidney disease. Genetic abnormalities are carefully presented within the appropriate physiologic context so that readers will understand not only which genes are linked to which diseases but also which pathways lead from a genetic "disturbance to the systemic appearance of disease. - Lays the essential foundation of mammalian genetics principles for medical professionals with little or no background in genetics - Analyzes specific renal diseases – both monogenic disorders confined to the kidney and systemic diseases with renal involvement – and explains their genetic causes - World-renowned editors and authors offer expert frameworks for understanding the links between genes and complex clinical disorders (i.e., lupus, diabetes, HIV, and hypertension)