Author: John Calam
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 1489933506
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 196
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It has been exciting to witness the discovery that most peptic ulcers are caused by a bacterium that is relatively easy to eradicate. Most doctors now aim to give their patients the benefits of this unexpected breakthrough, but the new knowledge raises many questions. One is precisely which groups of patients to treat. We should restrict ourselves to the infected, but which of the many tests should we use to identify them? Having decided to treat, which of the plethora of regimens should we use? These questions have been particularly difficult to address at a time when knowledge and c1inical techniques are still developing rapidly. This book aims to present the current scene in an objective and digestible form, so that c1inicians can choose strategies which suit their local needs. The relative merits of the various c1inical ap proaches are discussed, together with some scientifie background to prepare the reader for future developments. The book is primarily aimed at practising c1inieians but should be equally useful for stu dents preparing for examinations. It will also provide a source of reference to workers in the pharmaceutical industry, journalism or marketing who need to get 'up-to-speed' in this area.
Author: John (Md Calam (Frcp, Reader In Gastroenterology, Hammersmith Hospital, London)
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781860360046
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
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Helicobacter pylori is a bacterium that been implicated as the cause of stomach ulcers and perhaps stomach cancer, and has also been linked to other conditions. This guide aims to present the current state of medical knowledge in an objective form, so that clinicians can choose strategies which suit their local needs. The relative merits of various clinical approaches are discussed, together with a scientific background to prepare the reader for future developments. It includes an outline of the toxic bacterial products, and the important disease associations also addresses pathogenic mechanisms, and includes conditions such as non-ulcer dyspepsia, whose relationship with helicobacter pylori remains unclear. Diagnostic methods are described in some detail to assist the choice of test, which includes low-cost in-house methods. The final chapter looks into the future, in the expectation that developments will lead to further improvements in clinical management.
Author: C. Scarpignato
Publisher: Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers
ISBN: 3805564511
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 482
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There are few areas in medical science where the information explosion exceeds the capacity for a busy clinician to keep up to date. One such area is Helicobacter pylori. Since the first paper identifying H. pylori was published in 1983, great progress has occurred concerning H. pylori and its causal relationship to gastritis, duodenal ulcer, gastric ulcer and gastric cancer. In a field which is moving so fast, a lot of new information is continuously reported at medical meetings, often published only in abstract form, without further appearing in peer-reviewed journals. Even gastroenterologists, unless actively involved in the field of H. pylori research themselves, find it difficult to keep abreast of the field. Although several volumes and monographs have appeared on H. pylori, this book is the only one entirely devoted to the clinical pharmacology and therapy of the Helicobacter infection. It is clear that the real-world indications for H. pylori treatment are being broadened, and it is impossible to turn back the tide of prescribing by primary care physicians or gastroenterologists. Some effective and safe eradication regimens are available today but several new ones, often simple variations of an old scheme, are being proposed as equally effective and safe. This volume, which covers the treatment of all the H. pylori-related digestive diseases as well as the management of treatment failure and reinfection, will be a valuable reference text for all those physicians who pursue the cure of this common human infection.
Author: Sinead M Smith
Publisher: Humana
ISBN: 9781071613047
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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This book brings together a collection of methods for the successful detection, culture and investigation of H. pylori, and its associated diseases. Chapters guide the reader through overviews on H. pylori infection, protocols for analyzing human clinical samples, and protocols for characterizing H. pylori, its functional components and its interactions with host cells. Written in the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series format, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Authoritative and cutting-edge, Helicobacter pylori: Methods and Protocols aims to be a useful practical guide to researchers to help further their study in this field.
Author: Gary Gitnick
Publisher: Professional Communications
ISBN: 1932610278
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 209
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Provides the clinician with information about causation, complications, natural course, and management of GERD. The efficacy, safety, and suggested regimens of pharmacologic therapies are discussed. Data on the relationship between GERD and asthma are presented. The clinical presentation of GERD patients with chronic cough and laryngitis is discussed in detail.
Author: Gary L. Gitnick
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781884735363
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 160
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Provides the clinician with information about causation, complications, natural course, and management of GERD. Barrett's esophagus is reviewed. The efficacy, safety, and drug interactons of phamacologic therapies are discussed. A spearate chapter is dedicated to the relationship between Helicobacter pylori infection and GERD.
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781875515325
Category : Heliobacter pylori infections
Languages : en
Pages : 17
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Author: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0190628634
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 672
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THE ESSENTIAL WORK IN TRAVEL MEDICINE -- NOW COMPLETELY UPDATED FOR 2018 As unprecedented numbers of travelers cross international borders each day, the need for up-to-date, practical information about the health challenges posed by travel has never been greater. For both international travelers and the health professionals who care for them, the CDC Yellow Book 2018: Health Information for International Travel is the definitive guide to staying safe and healthy anywhere in the world. The fully revised and updated 2018 edition codifies the U.S. government's most current health guidelines and information for international travelers, including pretravel vaccine recommendations, destination-specific health advice, and easy-to-reference maps, tables, and charts. The 2018 Yellow Book also addresses the needs of specific types of travelers, with dedicated sections on: · Precautions for pregnant travelers, immunocompromised travelers, and travelers with disabilities · Special considerations for newly arrived adoptees, immigrants, and refugees · Practical tips for last-minute or resource-limited travelers · Advice for air crews, humanitarian workers, missionaries, and others who provide care and support overseas Authored by a team of the world's most esteemed travel medicine experts, the Yellow Book is an essential resource for travelers -- and the clinicians overseeing their care -- at home and abroad.
Author: American Academy of Pediatrics
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781581102475
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 440
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Based on key content from Red Book: 2006 Report of the Committee on Infectious Diseases, 27th Edition, the new Red Bookr Atlas is a useful quick reference tool for the clinical diagnosis and treatment of more than 75 of the most commonly seen pediatric infectious diseases. Includes more than 500 full-color images adjacent to concise diagnostic and treatment guidelines. Essential information on each condition is presented in the precise sequence needed in the clinical setting: Clinical manifestations, Etiology, Epidemiology, Incubation period, Diagnostic tests, Treatment
Author: Francis Mégraud
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Helicobacter pylori
Languages : en
Pages : 23
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