Cases on Medical Nutrition Therapy for Gastrointestinal Disorders


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Medical nutrition therapy plays a central role in the management of diseases including reducing disease risk, slowing disease progression, and monitoring nutritional status. Though a nutrition care process has been implemented in some countries, many do not have a national standard for nutrition and dietetic practices for different diseases including the scope of gastrointestinal disorders. Moreover, there is no guidance to dietetic practice by most of the governing bodies of the world. Cases on Medical Nutrition Therapy for Gastrointestinal Disorders presents real-world case studies on nutrition assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring, and evaluation standards and practices. Moreover, the cases provide critical updates on the use of medical nutrition therapy for gastrointestinal disorders that include but are not limited to Celiac Disease, Crohn’s Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, constipation, and bowel obstructions and discusses strategies for the prevention and management of these disorders. Registered dietitians, dietetic interns, nutritionists, healthcare professionals, researchers, academicians, and students will benefit from the scenarios presented within this book.




Buruli Ulcer


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A major objective of this open access book is to summarize the current status of Buruli Ulcer (BU) research for the first time. It will identify gaps in our knowledge, stimulate research and support control of the disease by providing insight into approaches for surveillance, diagnosis, and treatment of Buruli Ulcer. Book chapters will cover the history, epidemiology diagnosis, treatment and disease burden of BU and provide insight into the microbiology, genomics, transmission and virulence of Mycobacterium ulcerans.




Ulcer Free!


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Over 4 million Americans are diagnosed annually with peptic ulcer disease. 'Ulcer Free!' is a practical guide to understanding the causes of and effective treatments for peptic ulcer disease.




Atlas of Ulcers in Systemic Sclerosis


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This Atlas examines skin ulcers in patients affected by systemic sclerosis. Although they are not life threatening, digital ulcers cause enormous pain, impact function and quality of life, and can lead to serious local complications such as gangrene, osteomyelitis, and permanent tissue loss. Knowledge and understanding of these ulcers is pivotal in everyday practice in order to arrive at an accurate early diagnosis, a correct analysis of ulcer characteristics, and an appropriate direct and systematic treatment. To that end, this book describes all the major characteristics of skin ulcers in systematic sclerosis, including classification, evaluation, and categorization. Richly illustrated for practical use, Atlas of Ulcers in Systemic Sclerosis: Diagnosis and Management is an essential resource for physicians and related professionals, residents, and graduate students in rheumatology, dermatology, and angiology.




Ulcer Disease


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The latest data on the pathogenesis of ulcer disease is presented in this text, with the emphasis that an understanding of the pathogenesis and etiology of ulcer diseases represents the most rational approach to pharmacology - the prevention and treatment of ulcer disease. Early and late biochemical and functional changes, morphologic stages of the injury and healing phases, as well as vascular factors in ulceration are highlighted. In addition, new pathogenetic elements on neuroendocrine and other endogenous modulators and circadian rhythms in ulcerogenesis are covered. The section on new pharmacology consists of several chapters presenting new animal models of gastric, small intestinal and colonic ulcers because in vivo models represent the basis to test and accurately detect new antiulcer drugs. A large series of chapters cover new drugs for ulcer prevention and treatment. This book is indispensible to investigators in basic and applied research, academic and industrial pharmacologists and clinicians in gastroenterology.




Peptic Ulcer Disease


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Peptic ulcer disease is one of the most common chronic infections in the world. Despite centuries of study, it remains a major digestive disease that affects a lot of people. This book is an update on the latest development in this field. It includes five chapters contributed by scholars from different parts of the world. It discusses the causes, epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical care, and treatment options for the disease.




Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers


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Renowned primatologist Robert Sapolsky offers a completely revised and updated edition of his most popular work, with over 225,000 copies in print Now in a third edition, Robert M. Sapolsky's acclaimed and successful Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers features new chapters on how stress affects sleep and addiction, as well as new insights into anxiety and personality disorder and the impact of spirituality on managing stress. As Sapolsky explains, most of us do not lie awake at night worrying about whether we have leprosy or malaria. Instead, the diseases we fear-and the ones that plague us now-are illnesses brought on by the slow accumulation of damage, such as heart disease and cancer. When we worry or experience stress, our body turns on the same physiological responses that an animal's does, but we do not resolve conflict in the same way-through fighting or fleeing. Over time, this activation of a stress response makes us literally sick. Combining cutting-edge research with a healthy dose of good humor and practical advice, Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers explains how prolonged stress causes or intensifies a range of physical and mental afflictions, including depression, ulcers, colitis, heart disease, and more. It also provides essential guidance to controlling our stress responses. This new edition promises to be the most comprehensive and engaging one yet.




Pathophysiology of Peptic Ulcer


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Peptic Ulcer Disease: Clinical Perspectives


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A break which occurs in the inner lining of the stomach, the first part of the small intestine, or the lower esophagus is known as peptic ulcer disease. Stomach ulcer is called a gastric ulcer, whereas, intestine ulcer is called a duodenal ulcer. Symptoms of a gastric ulcer include pain while eating, belching, vomiting, poor appetite and weight loss. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and the bacterium Helicobacter pylori are some of the common causes of peptic ulcer disease. In case of complications, there may be bleeding, perforation and blockage of the stomach. Stopping smoking, the intake of alcohol and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are some of the common effective ways to treat peptic ulcer disease. This book explores all the important aspects of peptic ulcer disease in the present day scenario. It includes some of the vital pieces of work being conducted across the world, on various topics related to peptic ulcer disease. This book is a vital tool for all researching and studying this condition.




Peptic Ulcer Disease


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