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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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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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Written by the world's leading surgeons, gastroenterologists, internists, radiologists, and pathologists, this volume is the most complete, current, and authoritative clinical reference on acute pancreatitis. The contributors present a reliable system for classifying acute pancreatitis and stratifying its severity, and offer definitive guidelines on diagnosis and treatment of its various clinical presentations and complications. ... Read more

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This book in intended as a collection of contemporary accounts of controversial subjects in the field of acute and chronic pancreatitis. The authors are all recognised as international authorities in this area and have concentrated on subjects of current interest. It is aimed at postgraduate surgical trainees; surgical consultants and specialist surgeons. ... Read more

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The insidious nature of disease taken into account, the majority of patients with chronic or malignant pancreatic disease present late in their course and even with early diagnosis, mortality rates of pancreatic cancer are high. In anticipation of a better understanding of the molecular biology and the epigenesis in the origin and progression of disease, benign and malignant as well, the most challenging items in the diagnosis and management reside at present in endoscopic and radiological pancreatic imaging. In these the diagnosis of early chronic pancreatitis, of early pancreatic cancer, the differentiation of a pancreatic mass in the setting of chronic pancreatitis and the accurate staging of potentially respectable pancreatic cancer with respect to the dorsal extension are of utmost importance. Focus in this book is on the diagnostic and imaging challenges of chronic pancreatitis and the differentiation with pancreatic cancer in an early stage. ... Read more

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This title features clearly structured text, presented with the corresponding illustrations on a two-page spread. Compiled by a team of authors with many years' experience in the field of diseases of the pancreas, this book is an ideal combination of evidence-based literature and the authors' expertise. An interdisciplinary approach to the basis, diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the pancreas has been chosen, and the succinct and clearly structured text is consistently linked with the corresponding illustrations on a two-page spread. The division into three major parts (acute pancreatitis, chronic pancreatitis and pancreatic tumors) further enhances the clarity of the text. In the chapter 'Acute pancreatitis', along with the new markers of necrosis, several major topics of imaging via nuclear magnetic resonance and the different randomized controlled studies addressing treatment are covered. ... Read more

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Using numerous high-quality illustrations, this volume assesses strengths and limitations of techniques for the imaging of pancreatitis. Ultrasound, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging and interventional imaging are considered separately in the settings of acute and chronic pancreatitis, with an additional section on imaging of complications. The significance of the imaging findings for clinical and therapeutic decision making is clearly explained, and protocols are provided to help obtain the best possible images.

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Pancreatitis is an inflammation of the pancreas. The pancreas secretes digestive enzymes into the small intestine through a tube called the pancreatic duct. These enzymes help digest fats, proteins, and carbohydrates in food. The pancreas also releases the hormones insulin and glucagon into the bloodstream. These hormones help the body use the glucose it takes from food for energy. Normally, digestive enzymes do not become active until they reach the small intestine, where they begin digesting food. But if these enzymes become active inside the pancreas, they start 'digesting' the pancreas itself.Acute pancreatitis occurs suddenly and lasts for a short period of time and usually resolves. Chronic pancreatitis does not resolve itself and results in a slow destruction of the pancreas. In severe cases, bleeding, tissue damage, and infection may occur. Pseudocysts, accumulations of fluid and tissue debris, may also develop. And enzymes and toxins may enter the bloodstream, injuring the heart, lungs, and kidneys, or other organs. This new book presents the latest research from around the world in this field. ... Read more

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This is the first book to focus on open packing of the abdomen (laparostomy) for the treatment of necrotizing pancreatitis and severe peritonitis. Despite the greater expenditure in terms of medical personnel, laparostomy has several advantages over traditional methods: it circumvents the often difficult decision about performing repeat laparostomy; the rates of mortality and of complications are reduced; the course of the disease can be observed closely; and reintervention, a daily necessity in many cases, is quick and simple. Close interdisciplinary cooperation with intensive care staff is essential for good results. ... Read more

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"Dogs, Diet, and Disease" delves into some of today's most troubling canine illnesses, including diabetes mellitus, pancreatitis, Cushing disease, hypothyroidism, liver disease, and kidney degeneration. Levin takes an indepth look at the factors that cause canine illness, examines options for treatment, and provides detailed instructions on how to feed and care for chronically ill dogs.

Topics include:
•Normal canine metabolism and digestion
•Easy-to-understand explanations of the disease processes
•Concepts of autoimmune disease
•Commercial diets, home-cooked diets, and fresh food diets
•Digestive enzymes and other nutritional aides
•How to care for Cushinoid dogs
•Giving insulin injections and home blood glucose testing
•Related ophthalmic diseases and treatment
•Urinary tract disease, infection and incontinence
•Liver, thyroid, and dental issues
•Emotional support for owners ... Read more

Customer Reviews (14)

just the book i was needing
this book was perfect for all 3 diseases that my pet has; i needed information to better equip myself for caring for her.i accidentally ran across the book, purchased, and rec'd promptly.
thanks.

Help with my SARD's Patient
This book is very helpful about how to deal with special needs dogs and understanding how they got that way. I have a SARD's dog and am working with the author on a protocol to treat him now. She is so incredibly helpful. She has talked to my vet for me and emailed me so much material about what I can do for him. I also bought Living With Your Blind Dog. Both are very informative in their own way.

Good book, well written, focus on most common serious diseases in dogs
Our 10 year old miniature poodle was recently diagnosed with diabetes and Cushing's disease. Although there is a lot of information on the web, we ordered this book to keep handy. It's a good, well written book about diet, and the most common serious diseases in dogs, including the two our poodle has. We found it very useful and not too expensive.

Not impressed
Rather small and outdated for the price.The majority of the information in the book is nothing that you wouldn't find yourself just by searching on the Internet- for free.Sort of a disappointment really.I was so looking forward to receiving this book and then changing our dogs' diets but the diet plan in here is extremely vague.Look elsewhere for info if your dog has Cushings or SARDS.

Bought the book for my Dad
I bought the book for my dad whose favorite dog was recently diagnosed with diabetes. It didn't sound like his Vet had given him much information beyond the most basic information (give the dog a shot at this time every day). My dad says the book answers many of his questions and provides him with the information he needs to understand the condition and properly care for his dog. ... Read more

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Question:Recently, I saw a patient who had an elevated serum lipase level, but the serum amylase level was normal and the clinical picture for pancreatitis was equivocal. My understanding has been that lipase elevation is specific for pancreatitis. Are there other conditions that can cause an increase in serum lipase level? ... Read more

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Abstract: You have severe pain low in your stomach, feel feverish, and are vomiting. Your doctor tells you that you have pancreatitis, an inflammation of the pancreas that occurs in about 80,000 people each year in the United States. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Cat Watch, published by Belvoir Media Group, LLC on April 1, 2009. The length of the article is 1294 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Feline pancreatitis: serious: the outcome can be lethal when a cat's pancreas starts to digest its own tissue. Here are the signs to look for.(Disease)
Author: Tom Ewing
Publication: Cat Watch (Magazine/Journal)
Date: April 1, 2009
Publisher: Belvoir Media Group, LLC
Volume: 13Issue: 4Page: 10(2)

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This up-to-date electronic book on CD-ROM provides the best collection available anywhere of official Federal government information and documents on the subject of pancreatic diseases, pancreas disorders, and pancreatitis. This CD-ROM uses next-generation search technology that allows complete indexing and makes all files on the disc fully searchable. For patients, practical information is provided in clearly written patient education documents. For medical professionals, doctor reference tools and texts have detailed technical information and clinical background material.

This thoroughly researched collection presents vital information from many authoritative sources: National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Combined Health Information Database (CHID), Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). Contents include clinical and medical information, with information on signs, symptoms, testing, diagnosis, treatment, and more.

In addition, as a bonus we have included an encyclopedic collection of general medical and health documents – thousands of pages with extensive material from the CDC and NIH on hundreds of diseases and health topics from A to Z, along with FDA drug and medical publications, government consumer healthcare tips, disease prevention programs, dietary guidelines, and travelers’ health information. Since navigating the Internet to find additional non-governmental medical information can be confusing, we've also provided our exclusive "Guide to Leading Medical Websites" with updated links to 73 of the best sites for medical information! By using weblinks on the CD-ROM, you can quickly check for the latest clinical updates directly from the government.

This CD-ROM has over 44,000 pages reproduced using Adobe Acrobat PDF software and Reader software is included. Advanced search and indexing features are built into our reproduction, providing a complete full-text index. This enables the user to search all the files on the disk at one time for words or phrases using just one search command! The Acrobat cataloging technology adds enormous value and uncommon functionality to this impressive collection of government documents and material. There is no other reference that is as fast, convenient, comprehensive, and portable!

Our CD-ROMs are privately-compiled collections of official public domain U.S. government files and documents - they are not produced by the federal government. They are designed to provide a convenient user-friendly reference work, utilizing the benefits of the Acrobat format to uniformly present thousands of pages that can be rapidly reviewed or printed without untold hours of tedious searching and downloading. This book-on-a-disc makes a superb reference work and educational tool for patients and their families, physicians, and other medical professionals. (Information on this CD-ROM is NOT a substitute for professional medical advice; of course, readers are urged to consult with a professional health care provider for any suspected illness.) ... Read more

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This up-to-date and comprehensive set of two CD-ROM discs provides a superb collection of authoritative documents on the subject of pancreatic diseases and pancreatitis. The pancreas is a gland behind your stomach and in front of your spine. It produces juices that help break down food and hormones that help control blood sugar levels. Problems with the pancreas can lead to many health problems. These include* Pancreatitis, or inflammation of the pancreas: This happens when digestive enzymes start digesting the pancreas itself* Pancreatic cancer* Cystic fibrosis, a genetic disorder in which thick, sticky mucus can also block tubes in your pancreasThe pancreas also plays a role in diabetes. In type I diabetes, the beta cells of the pancreas no longer make insulin because the body's immune system has attacked them. In type II diabetes, the pancreas loses the ability to secrete enough insulin in response to meals.For patients, practical information is provided in clearly written patient education documents. For medical professionals, doctor reference tools and texts have detailed technical information and clinical background material. There is no other reference that is as fast, convenient, and portable - everything you need to know, from the federal sources you trust. This thoroughly researched collection presents vital information from many authoritative sources: Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Centers for Disease Control (CDC), National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the relevant institute for this disease, and others.In addition to the comprehensive disease-specific coverage, this disc set also includes our Medical Encyclopedia, a $19.95 value! The Encyclopedia presents a collection of official documents about a wide range of medical topics, diseases, illnesses, health and wellness. There is vital information from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), National Cancer Institute, and more. Topics covered include: major diseases, including cancer, heart and vascular disease, stroke, blood diseases and disorders, lung diseases, and neurological disorders such as dementia and epilepsy * CDC Health Topics A to Z, Foodborne Illnesses, Infants and Children, Injuries, Occupational Health, Older Adults, Women * CDC Travelers' Health - Destinations, Vaccinations, Diseases, Mosquito, Tick, Food, Water, Clinics, Yellow Book, Children, Airplanes, Cruise Ships, Special Needs, Relief Workers * Dietary Guidelines * NIH A to Z from abnormalities to X-rays.Since navigating the Internet to find additional non-governmental medical information can be confusing, we've also provided our exclusive "Guide to Leading Medical Websites" with updated links to 67 of the best sites for medical information! Built-in weblinks let you quickly check for the latest clinical updates directly from the government and the best commercial portals, news sites, reference/textbook/non-commercial portals, and health organizations. ... Read more

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Hypercalcemia is a common metabolic condition encountered in both inpatient and outpatient settings. This article, the first of two parts, provides an overview of normal and abnormal calcium metabolism. A discussion of the various causes of hypercalcemia, as well as signs and symptoms, is included. The second article, which will appear in an upcoming issue of Postgraduate Medicine, reviews the diagnostic evaluation of the patient with an elevated serum calcium concentration and presents appropriate therapeutic strategies. ... Read more

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Chapters: Peptic Ulcer, Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Pancreatitis, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Blastocystosis, Sarcoidosis, Gastroenteritis, Diverticulitis, Gallstone, Dientamoebiasis, Ischemia, Adhesion, Side Stitch, Volvulus, Biliary Colic, Murphy's Punch Sign, Manning Criteria, Cva Tenderness. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 194. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Crohn's disease (also known as granulomatous, and colitis) is an inflammatory disease of the intestines that may affect any part of the gastrointestinal tract from mouth to anus, causing a wide variety of symptoms. It primarily causes abdominal pain, diarrhea (which may be bloody), vomiting, or weight loss, but may also cause complications outside of the gastrointestinal tract such as skin rashes, arthritis, inflammation of the eye, tiredness, and lack of concentration. Crohn's disease is thought to be an autoimmune disease, in which the body's immune system attacks the gastrointestinal tract, causing inflammation; it is classified as a type of inflammatory bowel disease. There has been evidence of a genetic link to Crohn's disease, putting individuals with siblings afflicted with the disease at higher risk. It is understood to have a large environmental component as evidenced by the higher number of cases in western industrialized nations. Males and females are equally affected. Smokers are three times more likely to develop Crohn's disease. Crohn's disease affects between 400,000 and 600,000 people in North America. Prevalence estimates for Northern Europe have ranged from 2748 per 100,000. Crohn's disease tends to present initially in the teens and twenties, with another peak incidence in the fifties to seventies, although the disease can occur at any age. There is no known pharmaceu...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=63522 ... Read more