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This book has been created for patients who have decided to make education and research an integral part of the treatment process. Although it also gives information useful to doctors, caregivers and other health professionals, it tells patients where and how to look for information covering virtually all topics related to pancreatitis (also Chronic relapsing pancreatitis), from the essentials to the most advanced areas of research. The title of this book includes the word official. This reflects the fact that the sourcebook draws from public, academic, government, and peer-reviewed research. Selected readings from various agencies are reproduced to give you some of the latest official information available to date on pancreatitis. Given patients' increasing sophistication in using the Internet, abundant references to reliable Internet-based resources are provided throughout this sourcebook. Where possible, guidance is provided on how to obtain free-of-charge, primary research results as well as more detailed information via the Internet. E-book and electronic versions of this sourcebook are fully interactive with each of the Internet sites mentioned (clicking on a hyperlink automatically opens your browser to the site indicated). Hard-copy users of this sourcebook can type cited Web addresses directly into their browsers to obtain access to the corresponding sites. In addition to extensive references accessible via the Internet, chapters include glossaries of technical or uncommon terms. ... Read more

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Comprehensive and Valuable
Sufferers of pancreatitis and their families will want to have this book - it's a well-organized gateway to a broad range of seemingly-current sources of information about all aspects (one imagines) of the disease and its management.

Price is high for its "build quality", but that shouldn't stand in the way of anyone who wants to begin learning a tremendous amount about this illness. ... Read more

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This is a moving story of how an ordinary family learnt to cope with the incurable, debilitating and often terminal disease of Pancreatitis. The first symptoms appeared when Andrew was just fifteen and after 20 years he lost complete pancreatic function. This robbed him of his job, wife, home and self-respect.

Often mistaken for an alcoholic or drug addict, it was a constant struggle to receive any help. He could 'live on the streets as homeless without detriment, the same as any other homeless person'.

This resulted in deep depression, self-harm and several suicide attempts. There is no justice.

About the Author

Like many people, Brenda Prentice does not like to see injustice. When her adopted son, who was chronically ill with 20 years of Pancreatitis, became homeless, he was told he could 'live on the streets as homeless like any other homeless person'. There was no help from Social Services, the Housing Authority or some Medics. She took up the issues with the Healthcare Ombudsman, Local Government Ombudsman and the Parliamentary Ombudsman to no avail and after five years all denied any wrong doing. The way he was treated brought further mental health problems of depression, self harm and attempted suicide. ... Read more

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The MediFocus Guidebook on Chronic Pancreatitis is the most comprehensive, up-to-date source of information available. You will get answers to your questions, including risk factors of Chronic Pancreatitis, standard and alternative treatment options, leading doctors, hospitals and medical centers that specialize in Chronic Pancreatitis, results of the latest clinical trials, support groups and additional resources, and promising new treatments on the horizon. This one of a kind Guidebook offers answers to your critical health questions including the latest treatments, clinical trials, and expert research; high quality, professional level information you can trust and understand culled from the latest peer-reviewed journals; and a unique resource to find leading experts, institutions, and support organizations including contact information and hyperlinks. This Guidebook was updated on April 2, 2010. ... Read more

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World-renowned experts and opinion-makers comprehensively review the clinical challenges of managing acute and chronic pancreatitis and explain the basic science that underlies these management strategies. The authors provide up-to-date discussions of the pathophysiology, epidemiology, diagnostic strategies, treatment, and complications of the diseases. ... Read more

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"This is the reference guide you dream about--answers to all your important questions written in a language you can understand. For everyone who wants better health and peace of mind."
--Diane Sawyer, Co-anchor of ABC News' Good Morning America and PrimeTime Thursday

"An important, practical, easy-to-read, and easy-to-understand source of information for anyone with a chronic gastrointestinal problem."
--Isadore Rosenfeld, M.D., Rossi Distinguished Professor of Clinical Medicine at Weill Medical College of Cornell University and bestselling author

Digestive ailments, whether mild or life-threatening, are a major concern for millions of people--and they can be difficult to diagnose and treat. Now, in this essential reference book, Dr. Paul Miskovitz, a physician at one of the world's top medical institutions, helps you understand the causes, symptoms, diagnoses, and medical treatments for a wide range of gastrointestinal disorders--everything from heartburn to IBS to hepatitis C.

This comprehensive, user-friendly guide begins with an overview of how your gastrointestinal system works and how it is affected by lifestyle, age, and emotions. Dr. Miskovitz then explains the disorders that can affect your esophagus, stomach, intestine, gallbladder, liver, pancreas, colon, and abdominal cavity--revealing how to identify and treat problems and, in most cases, prevent them. You'll also learn how to:
* Maintain a healthy gastrointestinal system through diet, exercise, checkups, and screenings
* Find the right gastroenterologist for you
* Identify symptoms and get an accurate diagnosis
* Prevent gastrointestinal problems when you travel


Complete with a list of organizations that provide information and support, The Doctor's Guide to Gastrointestinal Health is the ultimate resource for you and your family. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (3)

Excellent Book
I recommend this book to book to EVERYONE!!! Very much information.. I am still reading it.. Although I am ill... the book is fantastic.. Any questions or concerns, this book has answers.. You will love the book as well..I enjoyed this very much.

Just the book I needed.
Answers key questions about preventing and treating Acid Reflus and other gastrointestional problems.

My only complaint about the book is it should show some diagrams of the organs involved explanations.

Gastrointestinal Health by Miskovitz
This is an excellent medicinal reference on the workings of the
gastrointestinal system. The book is written from the perspective
of conventional medicine. It discusses classic gastrointestinal
issues; such as, difficulty in swallowing, gas, non-cardiac
discomfort, chest pain, nausea, abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss and constipation. Abdominal pain on the left side is associated with IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome). Pain on the right
side of the abdomen may be Crohns related. Diarrhea and rectal
bleeding are the classic symptoms of Crohns disease. The CT scan,
MRI, endoscopy and colorectal examinations are the classic
invasive techniques for detection. Non-invasive tests involve
analysis of the breath, blood tests, stool and fecal occult exams. Duodenal ulcers are caused by H-pylori. Standard treatments are H2 blockers, pepcid AC and proton pump inhibitors.
Prilosec is a classic proton inhibitor.

The work is a must for any health enthusiast. The problems
described are classic middle-age conditions encountered by
large portions of the population for a variety of reasons
ranging from genetics to junk food consumption. The work is
a solid investment for the price charged. Acquiring this volume will help you to discuss any of the symptomatology intelligently
with your primary care physician or medical specialist. ... Read more

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This book contains contributions by leading pancreatologists from around the world summarizing the latest developments in the fields of chronic pancreatitis:

• Etiology
  
• Pathophysiology
  
• Diagnostics
  
• Conservative, interventional and surgical treatment

Invaluable for students, general practitioners and clinicians. ... Read more

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In March 2001, the National Institutes of Health issued the following warning: "The number of Web sites offering health-related resources grows every day. Many sites provide valuable information, while others may have information that is unreliable or misleading."Furthermore, because of the rapid increase in Internet-based information, many hours can be wasted searching, selecting, and printing.This book was created for medical professionals, students, and members of the general public who want to conduct medical research using the most advanced tools available and spending the least amount of time doing so. ... Read more

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In March 2001, the National Institutes of Health issued the following warning: "The number of Web sites offering health-related resources grows every day. Many sites provide valuable information, while others may have information that is unreliable or misleading."Furthermore, because of the rapid increase in Internet-based information, many hours can be wasted searching, selecting, and printing.This book was created for medical professionals, students, and members of the general public who want to conduct medical research using the most advanced tools available and spending the least amount of time doing so. ... Read more

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This volume focuses on novel developments in our basic understanding of the anatomy, molecular biology and cell biology of the normal human pancreas, and the mechanisms underlying changes in chronic pancreatitis. It also explores data from epidemiological studies regarding risk factors, the natural history and outcome of patients with disease, and mechanisms underlying pain. Finally it discusses how these novel data are leading to improved medical (including application of gene transfer technology) and surgical treatment of chronic pancreatitis. ... Read more

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Acute pancreatitis is an acute inflammatory disease of the pancreatic gland which may lead to severe systemic response. The knowledge about this disease, however, has increased considerably in the last two decades. Experimentally, on molecular and pathophysiologic bases we do understand more clearly the primary events in the initiation of acute pancreatitis and its repair. For the diagnosis of acute pancreatitis there are new diagnostic tools available and clinically it is important to establish a generally accepted classification for the different entities of this disease. New treatment concepts have been introduced in the last years, for example the approach to biliary acute pancreatitis by endoscopic procedures and promising compounds for a specific therapy are currently evaluated, including drugs to interfere with the early stage of the disease and anti-infectives for the late phase where infected pancreatic necrosis plays a predominant role. It has become evident that the approach to acute pancreatitis should be managed interdisciplinarily to get the best treatment results.Leading authorities from around the world have contributed to this volume on all aspects of acute pancreatitis. Special attention is paid to new insight in pathophysiology and repair mechanisms, diagnosis and new treatment options in this disease. This book should be of interest to basic scientists, physicians, clinicians, ICU specialists and surgeons. ... Read more

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Good book presenting current concepts from world authorities
This book is designed for resaerchers and medics that have a strong interest in the field of acute pancreatitis. It presents some of the work by leaders in this field. For those of you who are into pancreatitis research, the names as well as chapters may be familiar to you which makes it easier to read and comprehend. It also presents sometime different and occassionally opposing views of some of the authors. I find this book useful especially with reference to a more general presentation of different views of authors which is not restricted by their one paragraph conclusion in various journal publications. I rate this book a 5 star especially for those in the field of acute pancreatitis research. ... Read more

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Webster's bibliographic and event-based timelines are comprehensive in scope, covering virtually all topics, geographic locations and people. They do so from a linguistic point of view, and in the case of this book, the focus is on "Pancreatitis," including when used in literature (e.g. all authors that might have Pancreatitis in their name). As such, this book represents the largest compilation of timeline events associated with Pancreatitis when it is used in proper noun form. Webster's timelines cover bibliographic citations, patented inventions, as well as non-conventional and alternative meanings which capture ambiguities in usage. These furthermore cover all parts of speech (possessive, institutional usage, geographic usage) and contexts, including pop culture, the arts, social sciences (linguistics, history, geography, economics, sociology, political science), business, computer science, literature, law, medicine, psychology, mathematics, chemistry, physics, biology and other physical sciences. This "data dump" results in a comprehensive set of entries for a bibliographic and/or event-based timeline on the proper name Pancreatitis, since editorial decisions to include or exclude events is purely a linguistic process. The resulting entries are used under license or with permission, used under "fair use" conditions, used in agreement with the original authors, or are in the public domain. ... Read more

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Inflammatory dieseases of the pancreas occur with increasingincidence in western industrialized countries. This volumedeals with all aspects of CHRONIC PANCREATITIS includingepidemiology, etiology, morphology and pathophysiology, dia-gnostic imaging as well as conservative and operative treat-ment. Very recent data based on experimental and clinicalresearch projects are presented. The contributions haveallbeen written by a team of internationally wellrecognizedauthorities in the various fields involved. Topics ofparti-cular interest include feed-back regulation, new aspects ofconservative and interventional treatment as well as modernsurgical approaches including organ-preserving procedures. ... Read more

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The second half of this century has been marked by the evolution of specialities in some branches of medicine, of which gastro-enterology has proved one of the more vigorous and successful. The development of intricate diagnostic and therapeutic techniques has fostered a tendency to overspecialization. In the past decade there has been a move to broaden the outlook. Workers who study the exocrine pancreas, both scientific and clinical, are now concerned not only with the endocrine pancreas but the liver and biliary tract as well because of the close embryological, anatomical and physiological relationships of the pancreas with these organs. In this volume, the concept of the secretory polarity of the acinar cell is reviewed and the concept of exit-block and the alternative non-regulated pathway via the basolateral membrane in pancreatitis is discussed. The possible validity of the role that oxygen-free radicals play in initiating attacks of acute pancreatitis and relapses of chronic pancreatitis is followed by reports of the Manchester preliminary trials of dietary modifications and the use of anti-oxidant supplements to reduce oxidative stress in these diseases.The part played by leucocytes is reviewed in relation to haemorrhagic pancreatitis and cystic fibrosis of the pancreas. ... Read more

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This book is the proceedings of the Falk Symposium 143 on ‘Pancreatitis: Advances in Pathobiology, Diagnosis and Treatment’, held in Freiburg, Germany, on 14--15 October 2004 (Part II of the Gastroenterology Week Freiburg): the first time in the nearly 40-year-old tradition of International Falk Symposia that pancreatitis has been the main topic of the program. The aim of this state-of-the-art postgraduate volume is two-fold. First, it is focused on the marked progress in the understanding, diagnosis and management of acute and chronic pancreatitis that has been achieved within the last two decades. Second, it emphasizes the numerous, clinically relevant problems which are still unsolved.

Progress in pancreatology is based primarily on a close cooperation between gastroenterologists, visceral surgeons, radiologists, endoscopists and basic scientists. Unfortunately, one important discipline is still largely absent – the pathology – because the pancreas is not accessible to routine biopsy comparable to liver biopsy. On the other hand, basic science has made major contributions recently towards an improved understanding of the pathobiology of pancreatitis.

The book provides an overview of the current knowledge of pancreatology by internationally recognized experts, who also discuss open questions and different standpoints. In pancreatology like in physics we have to recognize the idea which was expressed by the physicist and Nobel Laureate W. Pauli (1900--1958): "the question is never: will the present theory remain or not, the question is always: in what direction will it change."

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Two authors with special interests in the field of pancreatology present an up-to-date overview of acute and chronic pancreatitis. The etiology, pathophysiology, and clinical features of these diseases are included as well as complications, treatment strategies, and prognostic factors. Two chapters about congenital abnormalities and hereditary pancreatic diseases complete this book. Every chapter is well-structured to make the book useful for everyday practice. It can also be used as an actual reference book. ... Read more

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This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone! ... Read more