A study supplement compiling essential figures, boxes, and data points related to Hepatology extracted from the 23rd edition of Davidson's Principles and Practice of Medicine.
A comprehensive guide covering the diagnosis, imaging, and management strategies for various focal liver lesions, including hepatocellular carcinoma, cholangiocarcinoma, adenoma, infectious lesions, and vascular tumors.
A quick reference guide covering key topics in Gastroenterology and Hepatology (GI/Liver). This edition utilizes the popular 'Secrets' Q&A format and provides enhanced digital access, including self-assessment tools, via ExpertConsult.com.
This up-to-date book deals comprehensively with Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), the hepatic manifestation of the obesity and metabolic syndrome epidemics. It covers disease mechanisms, diagnostic tests (including noninvasive screening), management, varying manifestations, special populations, the role of genetic variants and the gut microbiome, and extrahepatic manifestations. It serves as a guide for clinicians, primary care providers, gastroenterologists, and hepatologists on diagnosis and treatment.
Acute decompensated cirrhosis (DC) and acute-on-chronic liver failure are common reasons for hospital admission that have a high in-hospital mortality rate (10%–20%). This guideline updates the 2014 British Society of Gastroenterology (BSG)/British Association for the Study of the Liver (BASL) DC care bundle (DCCB) to incorporate recent advances in care and improve its usability. The updated bundle provides a structured approach for the management of patients with DC in the first 24 hours, including assessment for precipitating factors and management of complications.
A comprehensive guide and collection of high-yield medical pearls for candidates preparing for postgraduate exams including MRCP Part-II, FCPS Part-II, and residency tests in Medicine. This volume covers preparation strategies, updated guidelines, past papers, and core medical subspecialties such as Neurology, Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Nephrology, Endocrinology, and Rheumatology.
A comprehensive visual guide and diagnostic reference for diseases and disorders of the ear, nose, and throat (ENT), featuring high-quality color images.
This guide describes the essential steps required for the fabrication and insertion of prosthetic restorations for Straumann Bone Level (BL, BLT) and Bone Level X (BLX) Implants. It details the prosthetic portfolio, connections (CrossFit and TorcFit), preoperative planning, soft tissue management, impression taking methods, and procedures for various restorations and abutments (including Plan, Anatomic, Gold, and LOCATOR).
A comprehensive text detailing the physiological, technical, and practical aspects of utilizing cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) specifically tailored for pediatric patients, including neonates and young children. Covers topics such as anesthetic management, hypothermia, cannulation techniques, perfusion protocols, and the related inflammatory and metabolic pathophysiology.
A comprehensive, revised, and updated text focusing on the scientific evidence base, assessment, and management of Coma and Disorders of Consciousness (DoC). This third edition includes new areas of focus and incorporates recent research developments since 2018.
A comprehensive medical dictionary first published in 1906, aiming to provide accessible, science-based information on health, illnesses, and treatments. It includes appendices covering basic first aid, common medical tests, vitamins, and professional organizations.
A study analyzing infant feeding practices, primarily breastfeeding, within diverse social and cultural contexts. The book explores influential factors such as ethnicity, social class, and socio-economic status on maternal feeding decisions.
A medical assessment tool and question bank focused on clinical scenarios in dermatology. Content includes multiple-choice questions, key learning points, and detailed explanations covering topics such as infectious skin diseases (cellulitis) and chronic inflammatory conditions (psoriasis).
A comprehensive guide detailing step-by-step endoscopic repair techniques for nasoseptal perforations, featuring numerous illustrations and accompanying online video content.
An annual volume updating critical care topics, including current research and practices in infections (like severe influenza and antimicrobial stewardship), sepsis (microvesicles, stem cells), and fluid management.
A clinical guide detailing the principles and application of Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) in examining the optic nerve, focusing on conditions like glaucoma. The book covers analysis methods for the optic nerve, retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL), and macular ganglion cells, discusses error sources in OCT, and outlines result presentation formats for specific platforms, including Cirrus™ HD-OCT and OCT Optovue (RTVue).
