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Alcohol Related Diseases in Gastroenterology

Author : Helmut K. Seitz
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 3642700489
Total Pages : 690 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (427 download)

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Book Synopsis Alcohol Related Diseases in Gastroenterology by : Helmut K. Seitz

Download or read book Alcohol Related Diseases in Gastroenterology written by Helmut K. Seitz and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 690 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alcohol abuse ranks among the most common and also the most severe environmental hazards to human health. Its significance is heightened by the possibility of prevention by elimination of the habit, however, rarely exerted. The incidence of deleterious effects on human health has relentlessly risen in the past years for a variety of factors. They include migration of populations and, particularly, increased urbanization. Thus, in some parts of the world, population groups previously spared have become involved, which is also re flected in the increasing number of breweries and distilleries in the developing countries. Social, religious, and gender-related barriers to alcohol consumption are loosening, and the financial improvement of some segments of populations now enable them to buy alcoholic beverages. Thus the greatest percentage rise in the United States has recently been in black women. Adolescents and young people drink more alcoholic beverages than ever, and growing alcohol abuse by pregnant women has let to an increase of the incidence of the fetal alcohol syndrome. While the social and behavioral, including psychiatric, consequences of alcoholism are staggering, the gastrointestinal and, particularly, hepatic manifestations are the most widespread somatic effects, and chronic hepatic disease in alcoholics appears to cause the greatest cost to society. Indeed, mortality from liver cirrhosis is considered a reliable index of alcohol consumption in a country.

Alcohol and the Gastrointestinal Tract

Author : Manfred V. Singer
Publisher : Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers
ISBN 13 : 3805581149
Total Pages : 271 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (55 download)

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Book Synopsis Alcohol and the Gastrointestinal Tract by : Manfred V. Singer

Download or read book Alcohol and the Gastrointestinal Tract written by Manfred V. Singer and published by Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers. This book was released on 2006 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alcohol-related disorders account for an enormous part of the global mortality and morbidity, with most patients being treated in gastroenterology. For this book, a team of internationally renowned experts has contributed state-of-the-art reviews on alcohol-related epidemiology, diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, liver and pancreas as well as the question of how to guide alcoholics psychologically. The first paper evaluates epidemiological data on the impact of alcohol consumption on total morbidity and mortality. This is followed by a critical appraisal of the effect of moderate drinking on the risk and pathophysiological mechanisms of gastrointestinal diseases and of certain health benefits of moderate alcohol consumption. An assessment of available animal models to explain the latest findings in basic alcohol research is followed by a discussion of the effects of alcohol on the various parts of the gastrointestinal system, with special emphasis on the pancreas and liver. Reviews of the well-known association between alcohol consumption and increased risk of cancer and a discussion on how best to care for alcoholics in view of the presented research advances conclude this volume. For those interested in alcohol-related epidemiology, molecular mechanisms, pathophysiology, clinical aspects and the treatment of alcohol-induced diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, liver and pancreas, this publication contains a wealth of information.

Alcohol and the Gastrointestinal Tract

Author : M.V. Singer
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9783318013443
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (134 download)

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Download or read book Alcohol and the Gastrointestinal Tract written by M.V. Singer and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alcohol-related disorders account for an enormous part of the global mortality and morbidity, with most patients being treated in gastroenterology. For this book, a team of internationally renowned experts has contributed state-of-the-art reviews on alcohol-related epidemiology, diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, liver and pancreas as well as the question of how to guide alcoholics psychologically. The first paper evaluates epidemiological data on the impact of alcohol consumption on total morbidity and mortality. This is followed by a critical appraisal of the effect of moderate drinking on the risk and pathophysiological mechanisms of gastrointestinal diseases and of certain health benefits of moderate alcohol consumption. An assessment of available animal models to explain the latest findings in basic alcohol research is followed by a discussion of the effects of alcohol on the various parts of the gastrointestinal system, with special emphasis on the pancreas and liver. Reviews of the well-known association between alcohol consumption and increased risk of cancer and a discussion on how best to care for alcoholics in view of the presented research advances conclude this volume. For those interested in alcohol-related epidemiology, molecular mechanisms, pathophysiology, clinical aspects and the treatment of alcohol-induced diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, liver and pancreas, this publication contains a wealth of information.

Alcohol and Alcohol-related Diseases

Author : Sebastian Mueller
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3031324838
Total Pages : 1577 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (313 download)

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Download or read book Alcohol and Alcohol-related Diseases written by Sebastian Mueller and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2023-11-25 with total page 1577 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alcohol is one of the major risk factors for negative health outcomes worldwide. It accounts for more than 60 alcohol-related diseases, ranging from addiction, through liver cirrhosis, to cancer. Collectively, these conditions account for mortality and morbidity that make alcohol use one of the leading preventable causes of disability adjusted life-years (DALYs) lost globally. In this book, an international faculty covers all aspects of alcohol-related disorders, ranging from addiction/alcohol use disorders (AUD) to alcohol-related diseases of other organs such as liver, heart or cancer. A special focus is to reach out to primary care physicians who are in the front line of this major health problem. The book also provides an update for addiction specialists, as well as specialists in internal medicine, gastroenterology and hepatology. The book is divided into sections that include epidemiology, alcohol use disorders and addiction, alcohol-related liver disease, alcoholic hepatitis, primary care and interdisciplinary approaches and other alcohol-related diseases. Besides current diagnostic measures and treatment strategies, the book deals with the many underlying molecular and genetic mechanisms of alcohol toxicity. Novel insights include prospective data on all-cause mortality and the emerging major role of alcohol-mediated hemolysis and enhanced red blood cell turnover. The book also aims at guiding policy makers to handle the topic of alcohol in our society more responsibly.

Alcoholic/Non-Alcoholic Digestive Diseases

Author : Hitoshi Yoshiji
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 9811314659
Total Pages : 166 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (113 download)

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Download or read book Alcoholic/Non-Alcoholic Digestive Diseases written by Hitoshi Yoshiji and published by Springer. This book was released on 2019-06-11 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book describes the latest advances concerning the molecular mechanisms of and therapeutic strategies for alcohol- and non-alcohol-related digestive diseases. Alcohol abuse causes not only liver injury but can harm various organs, resulting in esophageal and colorectal cancers, GERD, pancreatitis, etc. Similar to alcoholic abuse, metabolic syndrome based on obesity and diabetes is also strongly associated with the development of various digestive diseases. Although these diseases may be differentiated by the presence or absence of alcohol intake, the pathologic findings and pathogenesis reveal a number of similarities. This volume covers clinical and basic approaches for esophageal, gastric, hepatic, colorectal and pancreatic diseases associated with alcohol abuse and metabolic syndrome; further, it discusses the roles of microbiota, oxidative stress, and apoptosis, the critical factors causing alcoholic and metabolic digestive diseases. Also, it showcases new pathological and therapeutic perspectives in gastric and pancreatic cancers. Alcoholic/Non-Alcoholic Digestive Diseases will provide invaluable information for doctors specializing in gastroenterology and hepatology and researchers seeking new research on digestive diseases based on alcohol consumption and obesity.

Alcohol and the Gastrointestinal Tract

Author : Victor R. Preedy
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1351369296
Total Pages : 802 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (513 download)

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Download or read book Alcohol and the Gastrointestinal Tract written by Victor R. Preedy and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2017-09-08 with total page 802 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book covers all aspects of gastrointestinal tract problems caused by alcohol misuse. Opening chapters discuss epidemiology and the metabolism of alcohol and the liver's role in that process. Alcohol and acetaldehyde dehydrogenases, free radicals, and endocrine changes are discussed in detail. Recent advances in the pathophysiology of alcohol-induced disorders are summarized and many chapters detail techniques such as permeability and protein synthesis. Effects on specific organs, including the salivary glands, stomach, pancreas, and small intestine, are also discussed. All contributors and both editors are internationally recognized experts in their fields.

Textbook of Addiction Treatment

Author : Nady el-Guebaly
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030363910
Total Pages : 1512 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (33 download)

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Download or read book Textbook of Addiction Treatment written by Nady el-Guebaly and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-11-03 with total page 1512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Addiction is increasingly being recognized as a major global public health issue, and an ever-growing number of medical specialties, psychological and social science training programs, and professional associations are including addiction as part of their training and continuing education curricula. The first edition of this book presented an overview of the spectrum of addiction-related problems across different cultures around the globe. Sharing the experience and wisdom of more than 260 leading experts in the field, and promoted by the International Society of Addiction Medicine, it compared and contrasted clinical practices in the field of addiction medicine on the basis of neurobiological similarities as well as epidemiological and socio-cultural differences. Building on the success of this inaugural edition, and taking into account the formal and informal comments received as well as an assessment of current need, this textbook presents general updated information while retaining the most requested sections of the first edition as demonstrated by the number of chapter downloads. It also provides a basic text for those preparing for the ISAM annual certification exam. Written by some 220 international experts, it is a valuable reference resource for anyone interested in medicine, psychology, nursing, and social science.

Alcoholic Liver Disease, An Issue of Clinics in Liver Disease

Author : Norman L. Sussman
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 0323654525
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (236 download)

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Download or read book Alcoholic Liver Disease, An Issue of Clinics in Liver Disease written by Norman L. Sussman and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2018-11-21 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alcoholic liver disease has once again entered our collective conscience. A paper in 2012 showed the utility of orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT) in acute alcoholic hepatitis. As expected, this opened the floodgates. Every liver transplant program in the USA is now under pressure to list and transplant patients with alcoholic liver disease (ALD), resulting n a shift in the type of patients to admit and list for OLT. In consultation with Dr. Norman Gitlin, Dr. Norman Sussman and Dr. Michael Lucey have put together a collection of articles on current practices and future trends in the management of alcohol-related diseases. Expert authors from top institutions have contributed articles on the following topcs: Histopathology; Alcohol and the Law; Alcoholic Liver Disease in Children; Alcohol Use Disorder; Pathogenesis of ALD; Acute Alcoholic Hepatitis; Nutrition and Malnutrition in ALD; Alcoholic Cirrhosis; Liver Transplantation for Alcoholic Liver Disease; CNS effects of Alcohol; and Will Studies in NASH Help to Manage AS. Readers will come away with current clinical information to help them to make clinical decisions that will improve patient outcomes.

Alcoholic Liver Disease - ECAB

Author : Philip Abraham
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 8131231844
Total Pages : 168 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (312 download)

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Download or read book Alcoholic Liver Disease - ECAB written by Philip Abraham and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2009-09-15 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alcoholic liver disease involves an acute or chronic inflammation of liver occurring as a consequence of alcohol abuse. The pathological changes occur in 3 stages namely, fatty liver, alcoholic liver disease and cirrhosis, with the final stage traditionally considered to be irreversible. Alcoholic liver disease is responsible for a significant number of premature deaths per annum all around the globe. There is an urgent need to educate the masses about the hazards of alcohol abuse. An efficient system to encourage and prolong the period of alcohol abstinence is the need of the hour. The importance of lifestyle modifications like weight reduction and cessation of smoking in the progression of liver disease needs to be communicated to the patients and the medical community as well. Moreover, realization of the role of nutrition in the management and recovery of ALD would enhance the treatment strategies for this condition. This book has been designed to update the readers on the important aspects of ALD and is a step forward to enable the society in combating the social and economic losses that occur as a result of alcohol abuse. The book has stressed upon various aspects of ALD like the role of nutrition, epidemiology and pathogenesis, and the possible therapeutic strategies involved. Supportive case scenarios have also been incorporated with relevance to the topics covered under the book. Overall, the book presents to the readers an excellent compilation of clinically applicable literature sourced from the most acclaimed physicians in the country.

Alcohol Abuse and Liver Disease

Author : Andrea DiMartini
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118887298
Total Pages : 264 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (188 download)

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Download or read book Alcohol Abuse and Liver Disease written by Andrea DiMartini and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2016-03-21 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For people with alcohol excess and liver disease, successful management must be two-fold with management of both their psychological/physical addiction to alcohol and their liver disease. Alcohol Abuse and liver disease, with its joint focus on hepatology and psychiatry, provides both hepatologists and psychiatrists of all levels with a practical, concise and didactic guide to the investigation and clinical management of those with alcohol-related problems. Edited by a practicing hepatologist in the UK and a practising specialist in psychiatry/substance abuse in the US, it covers areas such as: • Risk factors for alcoholic liver disease • Interaction of alcohol with other co-morbidities • Clinical assessment of alcohol intake • Detoxification and management of withdrawal • Psychotherapeutic and pharmaceutical interventions • Treatment of liver disease Key points, management diagrams and high-quality images are all be supported by the very latest in clinical guidelines from the major hepatology and psychiatry societies such as the APA, EPA, AASLD and EASL. With increasing emphasis on multi-disciplinary speciality care in this area, this is the ideal tool to consult in order to provide the best care possible care for what are very challenging patients to manage.

Alcoholic Liver Disease, An Issue of Clinics in Liver Disease, E-Book

Author : Stanley Cohen
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 0323459749
Total Pages : 209 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (234 download)

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Download or read book Alcoholic Liver Disease, An Issue of Clinics in Liver Disease, E-Book written by Stanley Cohen and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2016-07-15 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alcohol abuse remains a significant problem world-wide. The most commonly affected organ remains the liver with a risk of alcoholic liver disease (ALD) which can range from asymptomatic to alcoholic hepatitis to alcoholic cirrhosis. In 2010, alcohol-attributable cirrhosis was responsible for 0.9% of all global deaths. Given the sheer magnitude of alcohol abuse and alcoholic liver disease, an update on this topic is pertinent and relevant. This issue will focus on a variety of topics including alcoholism, the pathogenesis of ALD, the spectrum of ALD, the pathology of ALD, and the long-term management of patients with ALD. Alcoholic hepatitis is a particular type of ALD with a high mortality. This issue will explore the syndrome of alcoholic hepatitis, its prognostic markers, and the available therapies. Because alcohol intake can influence so many other conditions of the liver (especially hepatitis C), articles in this issue will also explore the impact of alcohol abuse on other liver conditions. In addition, several other topics such as nutritional therapy for ALD, ALD and liver cancer, and ALD and infection risk will be explored. Also, even though it is quite controversial, we will also explore liver transplant as a therapy for alcoholic liver disease including alcoholic hepatitis.

Variceal Hemorrhage

Author : Roberto de Franchis
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1493900021
Total Pages : 266 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (939 download)

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Download or read book Variceal Hemorrhage written by Roberto de Franchis and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2014-01-25 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Variceal Hemorrhage provides an update of the evidence concerning several aspects of variceal hemorrhage. The book features new information on natural history, diagnosis of esophageal varices, assessment of the risk of bleeding and identification of high risk groups and patients who may benefit or be harmed from different treatments. The volume also presents a critical analysis of the different steps in the management of acute variceal bleeding. Authored by the most prominent world experts in their areas of expertise, Variceal Hemorrhage serves as a very useful reference for gastroenterologists, GI surgeons, residents in internal medicine and physicians dealing with and interested in the different aspects of this severe medical emergency.

Alcohol in Health and Disease

Author : Dharam Agarwal
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 0203902173
Total Pages : 656 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (39 download)

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Download or read book Alcohol in Health and Disease written by Dharam Agarwal and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2001-06-01 with total page 656 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume, based on presentations from the symposium on the health effects of alcohol held in Titisee, Germany, examines the physical and psychological consequences of alcohol use and abuse, and considers environmental and ethnic factors that lead to addiction and dependence. Discusses epidemiological studies that show the influence of light to moderate intake of alcoholic beverages on coronary heart disease. Featuring contributions from nearly 60 internationally recognized and respected authors, and over 2900 references for further investigation of the subject, Alcohol in Health and Disease analyzes biochemical, pharmacogenetic, and pathologic disturbances that follow acute and chronic ingestion of alcohol; describes complications that arise from social, biological, and environmental factors; examines alcohol metabolic genes and their role in alcohol sensitivity, drinking habits, and dependence; spotlights hepatic and nutritional disorders associated with alcoholism; considers the relationship of alcohol to cancer; debates the French paradox and more. Covering a multitude of disciplines, including molecular biochemistry, genetics, epidemiology, pathophysiology, neurobiology, and cardiology, Alcohol in Health and Disease is a critical reference for addiction psychiatrists, neuropsychopharmacologists, psychologists, geneticists, toxicologists, biochemists, environmental and public health scientists, health policy makers, social workers, counselors, and graduate and medical school students in these disciplines.

Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

Author : Naga Chalasani
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319205382
Total Pages : 378 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (192 download)

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Download or read book Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease written by Naga Chalasani and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-12-10 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume is the first text to concisely yet comprehensively cover developments for both alcoholic and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in an organized fashion. Aspects of these two diseases covered in the book include global epidemiology and risk factors, pathogenesis, animal models, hepatic and extra-hepatic malignancies, treatment models, and current and emerging therapies. Written by experts in the field, Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: Bench to Bedside is a valuable resource for gastroenterologists, pathologists, and hepatologists who treat patients with alcoholic and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.

Alcoholic Hepatitis, An Issue of Clinics in Liver Disease, E-Book

Author : Paul Y. Kwo
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 0323897010
Total Pages : 209 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (238 download)

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Download or read book Alcoholic Hepatitis, An Issue of Clinics in Liver Disease, E-Book written by Paul Y. Kwo and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2021-07-07 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Alcoholic Liver Disease

Author : Pauline Hall (MB, BS, FRCPA.)
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Alcoholic Liver Disease written by Pauline Hall (MB, BS, FRCPA.) and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 1985 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

A Practical Approach to the Spectrum of Alcoholic Liver Disease, An Issue of Clinics in Liver Disease

Author : David Bernstein
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 1455747378
Total Pages : 249 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (557 download)

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Download or read book A Practical Approach to the Spectrum of Alcoholic Liver Disease, An Issue of Clinics in Liver Disease written by David Bernstein and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2012-11-28 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Guest Editor has organized this issue to focus on the clinical management of alcoholic liver disease. Authors have written state-of-the-art reviews on the following topics: Prevalence and Natural History of ALD; Alcohol Metabolism; Immunology in ALD; Histological Findings in ALD; Diagnosis and Management of Alcoholic Hepatitis; Management of Alcohol Abuse; Long Term Management of Alcoholic Liver Disease; Infections in ALD; Nutrition in ALD; Alcohol’s Effect on Other Chronic Liver Diseases; Liver Cancer and Alcohol; Evaluation and Selection of Candidates for Liver Transplantation; and ALD and Specific Transplant-Related Issues.