Johannes Bircher Knihy

The Oxford Textbook of Hepatology covers the liver and biliary system from basic science to clinical practice and is intended to inform clinicians comprehensively and be up-to-date. The basic science content enables the reader to appreciate the importance of ongoing research. The clinicalcontent covers pathogenesis, etiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment. The effects of liver disease on other systems, and the effect of other diseases on the liver and liliary tract are dealt with in sections unique to this book. The book's comprehensive coverage includes rarer disorders, and drug and toxic insults to the liver. This edition has been very substantially improved, augmented, and brought right up to date throughout and there are many new chapters.

This comprehensive reference offers an in-depth account of clinical hepatology, edited by five leading European experts in liver and biliary tract diseases. With contributions from over 200 internationally recognized specialists, it provides clear answers to clinical challenges in an accessible format. Designed for both non-specialists and liver disease experts, the textbook features unique sections on symptoms and signs of liver disease, rare liver diseases, industrial liver conditions, and the interplay between liver disease and other systemic illnesses. It includes detailed discussions on viral hepatitis, encompassing hepatitis C and E, as well as the impact of bacterial, fungal, and parasitic infections on liver health. The text also addresses liver disease in diverse populations, including the elderly, children, pregnant women, drug addicts, and homosexuals. Management strategies for liver diseases are thoroughly examined, focusing on general care, nutrition, and medication considerations. Key chapters cover hepatocellular carcinoma and transplantation. Additionally, an appendix contains patient education materials from the American Liver Foundation, along with supplementary information on the geography, history, and industrial aspects of liver disease.

This major reference offers a comprehensive account of clinical hepatology, edited by five leading European experts. With contributions from over 200 internationally recognized specialists, this encyclopedic volume equips clinicians with clear answers to clinical problems in an accessible format. It serves as a clinical reference for both non-specialists and specialists in liver disease. Unique sections cover symptoms and signs of liver disease, rare liver diseases, industrial diseases, and the interplay between liver disease and other systemic conditions. The viral hepatitis section includes detailed chapters on hepatitis C and E, as well as the impact of bacterial, fungal, and parasitic infections on the liver. The text addresses liver disease across various demographics, including the elderly, children, pregnant women, drug addicts, and homosexuals. Management strategies for liver diseases encompass general care, nutrition, and considerations for prescribing in the presence of liver conditions. Major chapters focus on hepatocellular carcinoma and transplantation. An appendix features patient education resources from the American Liver Foundation, alongside additional appendices on the geography, history, and industrial aspects of liver disease.

Die beiden Autoren legen ein umfassendes Entwicklungskonzept der Medizin vor, das viele interessante, bisher unbeachtete und neue Aspekte enthält. Ins Zentrum des Gesundheitsbegriffs setzen sie das Potential des Menschen, das aus zwei Komponenten besteht – einer biologisch gegebenen und einer persönlich erworbenen. Der Summe beider Potentiale stehen die alters- und kulturspezifischen Ansprüche des Lebens gegenüber, denen jeder Mensch in Eigenverantwortung zu genügen hat. Somit sind bei der ärztlichen Untersuchung eines Patienten immer beide Potentiale zu berücksichtigen und in Verhältnis zu den Ansprüchen des Lebens und zur Eigenverantwortung zu setzen. 'Das ungenutzte Potential der Medizin' bietet eine fundierte Analyse des aktuellen Gesundheitssystems sowie eine methodische Basis, um die längst fällige Neuorientierung der Medizin wirkungsvoll in Angriff zu nehmen.