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Hepatic Encephalopathy Ecab


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Hepatic Encephalopathy Ecab


Hepatic Encephalopathy Ecab
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Author : Prabha Sawant
language : en
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Release Date : 2013-06-17

Hepatic Encephalopathy Ecab written by Prabha Sawant and has been published by Elsevier Health Sciences this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-06-17 with Medical categories.


Hepatic encephalopathy is the clinical syndrome resulting from increased ammonia levels in blood. The most common cause of HE is chronic liver disease. However, acute liver failure, Reye’s syndrome, or metabolic defects are other causes. The true prevalence of overt HE is difficult to establish because of the considerable heterogeneity in etiology and disease severity. However, HE has been reported to be present in around 50% of patients with cirrhosis or with porto-caval shunts at some time during their illness. It is less common in patients with portosystemic shunts without liver disease. Thirty percent of patients dying of end-stage liver disease experience significant encephalopathy, approaching coma. After TIPS placement, approximately 1/3 of patients will experience overt HE. Minimal HE (MHE) is difficult to diagnose due to lack of standard diagnostic tests. Its clinical significance with regards to progression to overt encephalopathy has however, not been established. Conventional treatment of hepatic encephalopathy relies primarily on reducing the production and absorption of ammonia. Identification and correction of the precipitating factors and general supportive measures are important management steps. There are very few randomized controlled trials (RCT) of therapies and even these are bugged by lack of a control group and small sample sizes.



Ecab Clinical Hepatology E Book


Ecab Clinical Hepatology E Book
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Author : Deepak Amarapurkar
language : en
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Release Date : 2014-12-11

Ecab Clinical Hepatology E Book written by Deepak Amarapurkar and has been published by Elsevier Health Sciences this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-12-11 with Medical categories.


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Ecab Recent Advances In Hepatology E Book


Ecab Recent Advances In Hepatology E Book
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Author : Sanjiv Saigal
language : en
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Release Date : 2014-12-11

Ecab Recent Advances In Hepatology E Book written by Sanjiv Saigal and has been published by Elsevier Health Sciences this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-12-11 with Medical categories.


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Alcoholic Liver Disease Ecab


Alcoholic Liver Disease Ecab
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Author : Philip Abraham
language : en
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Release Date : 2009-09-15

Alcoholic Liver Disease Ecab written by Philip Abraham and has been published by Elsevier Health Sciences this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-09-15 with Medical categories.


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.



Acute Pancreatitis Ecab


Acute Pancreatitis Ecab
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Author : Pramod Kumar Garg
language : en
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Release Date : 2013-05-24

Acute Pancreatitis Ecab written by Pramod Kumar Garg and has been published by Elsevier Health Sciences this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-05-24 with Medical categories.


Acute pancreatitis is defined as an acute inflammatory process of the pancreas that may also involve peripancreatic tissues and/or remote organ systems. It typically presents with sudden deep, boring pain that starts in the epigastrium and radiates to the back, which usually worsens on intake of food. It may be of varying severity ranging from mild to severe. Mild disease, if managed promptly and adequately resolves with minimal or no sequelae and seldom leads to extended morbidity or mortality. However Severe Acute Pancreatitis has a longer course of resolution, usually requires hospitalization and has a greater propensity to lead to adverse outcomes. As a thumb rule, it has greater morbidity and mortality rates as compared to Mild Acute Pancreatitis. Understandably, the management protocol for the severe acute pancreatitis is more invasive and emergent, and may require intensive care management. Hence understanding and assessment of the condition in the first 48 hours is a critical step in deciding the outcome. The various assessment criteria that are used to prognosticate and plan the management for this disease have been discussed in this clinical update. Previously, the condition was thought to be caused by infection, but now it is an established fact that it is an acute inflammation of the pancreatic gland with activation of the pancreatic enzymes within the gland leading to its autodigestion. Previously, acute pancreatitis was considered to be mostly associated with chronic alcohol abuse or acute bouts of binge drinking. With the availability of data from recent studies in India and the Asian subcontinent, Biliary disease is emerging as the commonest etiological agent. Extensive genetic analysis and mapping have helped put a cause to the erstwhile "idiopathic" cases. Newer diagnostic modalities and minimal invasive procedures have made the conventional surgeries nearly obsolete now. The rationale and use of antimicrobial treatment in the medical management of the condition has also undergone a change. This clinical update has been designed to update the readers on the important aspects of Acute Pancreatitis. The book has stressed upon various aspects of the condition like the etiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis and evaluation along with an insight into the management approach of the patient including the supportive and nutritional management. Overall, the book presents to the readers an excellent compilation of clinically applicable literature sourced from the most acclaimed physicians in the country.



Irritable Bowel Syndrome Ecab


Irritable Bowel Syndrome Ecab
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Author : Uday C Ghoshal
language : en
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Release Date : 2012-07-05

Irritable Bowel Syndrome Ecab written by Uday C Ghoshal and has been published by Elsevier Health Sciences this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-07-05 with Medical categories.


Irritable bowel syndrome is a part of the family of gastrointestinal motility disorders and is characterized by abdominal pain and altered bowel habits. It is highly prevalent throughout the world with the reported prevalence rates lying between 9% and 25%. The incidence of IBS varies between different ethnic groups and the incidence has also been reported to be different in males and females. The incidence also varies between various clinical subgroups (diarrhea-predominant/constipation-predominant) of the disorder. This is a chronic condition and is the most frequent symptom complex in patients who visit gastroenterologists throughout the world. However, this is one of the least understood GI disorders as it is not a disease but a complex of symptoms. The symptoms are often severe and quite bothersome, and thus have a negative effect on the patient’s quality of life and activity level, often leading to psychiatric complications. Besides this, a substantial economic burden of the disease and its impact in terms of man hours lost per annum make it one of the most troublesome symptom complexes in medicine, which need to be solved. This book has been designed to update the readers on the extensive research done over these years and on the many new potential mechanisms of pathogenesis of this troublesome condition. The reader will also be updated on the changing epidemiology of the condition. Diagnostic approach and management of IBS have also been thoroughly reviewed with an emphasis on the recent updates in the field. Typical supportive case scenarios have been included to exemplify and highlight various points discussed. Thus, it provides an excellent opportunity to widen one’s perspective in this area.



Alcoholic Hepatitis Ecab


Alcoholic Hepatitis Ecab
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Author : Philip Abraham
language : en
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Release Date : 2008-12-29

Alcoholic Hepatitis Ecab written by Philip Abraham and has been published by Elsevier Health Sciences this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-12-29 with Medical categories.


Alcoholic hepatitis 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 hepatitis 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



Ecab Reviews In Neurology 2013 E Book


Ecab Reviews In Neurology 2013 E Book
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Author : Shyamal Kumar Das
language : en
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Release Date : 2014-12-11

Ecab Reviews In Neurology 2013 E Book written by Shyamal Kumar Das and has been published by Elsevier Health Sciences this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-12-11 with Medical categories.


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Hepatitis Ecab


Hepatitis Ecab
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Author : Abhijit Chowdhury
language : en
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Release Date : 2009-07-15

Hepatitis Ecab written by Abhijit Chowdhury and has been published by Elsevier Health Sciences this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-07-15 with Medical categories.


Hepatitis means inflammation of the liver, which can be classified as acute or chronic depending upon the duration of the condition. Various etiological agents have been correlated with the occurrence of various forms of the disease. The developed countries have a majority of drug-induced and toxic liver injury, while the developing countries like India present with a majority of feco-oral and blood borne transmissions of the disease. Viral hepatitis virtually constitutes a separate etiological group. It causes a set of typical clinical, biochemical, and histological changes with or without icterus resulting from hepatic cell damage. It may be acute or chronic. The acute form causes considerable morbidity and mortality, and the chronic sequelae may prove to be fatal by resulting in liver cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Hepatitis A and E are transmitted feco-orally, while B and C are transmitted only through blood/secretions. Hepatitis D occurs only in association with hepatitis B. Morphological pattern of liver injury in acute hepatitis varies with etiology and severity of insult. The typical lesion in all forms of acute viral hepatitis is panlobular infiltration with mononuclear cells, predominantly lymphocytes, hepatic cell necrosis, and variable degree of cholestasis, Kupffer cell hyperplasia. In fulminant hepatic failure, massive hepatic necrosis results in a soft shrunken liver. All forms of acute viral hepatitis run similar clinical course, which include incubation period after infection during which they are asymptomatic, followed by prodromal, icteric, and convalescent phases. Extrahepatic manifestations of viral hepatitis include renal, neurological, and hematological disorders. Most patients with acute viral hepatitis recover with supportive management. Hospitalization is required only in severe cases as evidenced by prolonged PT, altered sensorium, deep jaundice with ascites. Identification of etiology of acute hepatitis is of prime importance for the treatment of hepatitis. Definitive therapy is needed in drug-induced hepatitis. Most mild forms of viral hepatitis resolve with supportive treatment. Progressive liver failure mandates urgent liver transplantation. Prognostic models (Kings’ College criteria, Clichy’s criteria) have been developed for early identification of patients who would require liver transplant.



Pancreatic Exocrine Insufficiency Ecab


Pancreatic Exocrine Insufficiency Ecab
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Author : Pramod Kumar Garg
language : en
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Release Date : 2010-09-29

Pancreatic Exocrine Insufficiency Ecab written by Pramod Kumar Garg and has been published by Elsevier Health Sciences this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-09-29 with Medical categories.


The exocrine pancreatic function can be impaired by many different pancreatic disease as well as diseases that do not appear to be directly linked to the exocrine pancreas. Hormones stimulating exocrine function (e.g. CCK) might be reduced in diseases affecting the intestinal mucosa (IBD, celiac disease, AIDS) resulting in decreased exocrine secretion. The function of digestive enzymes might be affected by post-cibal asynchrony or by a decreased intraduodenal pH as in Zollinger-Ellison syndrome (ZE). An atrophy of pancreatic tissue might be caused by a lack of trophic factors, as may occur in IDDM, and pancreatic damage might occur due to drugs used for the treatment of other diseases. While some of these conditions appear to be rather rare and of minor clinical relevance, exocrine pancreatic involvement is very frequent in patients with diabetes mellitus. The diagnosis of the condition can be made by the exploration of the exocrine pancreatic secretion, which has been mainly used for the diagnosis of chronic pancreatitis and detection of pancreatic exocrine insufficiency of any etiology. Thus, diagnosis of the disease is classically based on the demonstration of either the morphological and/or the functional changes that typically develop over time in the course of the disease. Exocrine pancreatic function impairs progressively as chronic pancreatitis develops. Thus, exocrine pancreatic dysfunction refers to a mild, moderate or severe reduction of the exocrine pancreatic secretion. Finally, pancreatic function becomes insufficient to maintain a normal digestive process. Pancreatic exocrine insufficiency refers to the stage of maldigestion and malabsorption of nutrients as a consequence of a primarily and/or secondarily impaired exocrine pancreatic function. Pancreatic enzymes remain as the cornerstone for the effective treatment of various disease pathologies resulting in pancreatic exocrine insufficiency. The rigid criteria set forth by the FDA in the USA will ensure that effective pancreatic enzyme preparations will be available and allow the clinician to successfully treat maldigestion, malabsorption, vitamin deficiencies, protein-calorie malnutrition, and in selected patients, the abdominal pain associated with chronic pancreatitis and PEI. Pancreatic enzymes are particularly underused in chronic pancreatitis patients with PEI, post-gastric and intestinal surgery patients who develop an asynchrony of enzyme delivery to the intestine, and pancreatic cancer patients. Earlier use of potent pancreatic enzymes will enhance the quality of life for these patients. This clinical update has been designed to update the readers on the important aspects of the pancreatic exocrine insufficiency, resulting from different conditions and its impact on the patient. The book has stressed upon the various aspects of the condition like its etiology, diagnosis, evaluation, and management approach to the patient. Overall, the book presents to the readers an excellent compilation of clinically applicable literature sourced from the most acclaimed physicians across globe.