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Diseases of the Liver & Biliary System
Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 616.36
EAN: 9780632055821
Edition: 11
ISBN: 0632055820
Label: Wiley-Blackwell
Languages: EnglishOriginal LanguageEnglishUnknownEnglishPublished
Manufacturer: Wiley-Blackwell
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 728
Publication Date: January 15, 2002
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Studio: Wiley-Blackwell
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Editorial Review:Diseases of the Liver and Biliary System continues to be one of the pre-eminent textbooks of choice for trainee as well as practicing gastroenterologists. This new edition will contain updated sections on viral hepatitis, in which each type of virus has its own chapter. Since this is the fastest moving area within hepatology at the moment, the clearer demarcation of each virus will be much appreciated by the reader. There will also be updated sections on cholestasis, fulminant hepatitis and ascites. There will be expanded coverage of immunology of the liver and the role of cytokines in disease and therapy. The best hepatology book when it comes to integrating basic science and clinical wisdom Every chapter has been updated with the most recent advances in the study and control of hepatitis Previous ISBN 0865429065
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The latest edition of Dame Sheila Sherlock's text on diseases of the liver is a welcome addition to the books available for those treating patients in the clinic. The text is easy to read and well organized. It is easy to find subjects of interest in the index and that cannot be said for every text in print currently.
The book offers clear and consistent handling of issues concerning patient care. This proves very valuable in daily practice. ... the book is a more than reasonable memorial to ... Read More
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Sheila Sherlock is like the bible for anyone interested in Hepatology. Although there are several other books more advanced and comprehensive, this is an essential primer to the subject of Hepatology. It's approach is simple, yet reasonably comprehensive and the illustrations are superlative. This is a book every aspiring hepatologist should own.
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If you need to read this book as a patient or significant other, do not despair excessively. It is written by and for specialists in the field, but with the aid of a medical dictionary and a sypathetic physician or nurse, you will be able to understand quite a great deal. This helps in demystifying the diseases contained within, giving you at least a foundation of vocabulary and watchsigns. It may help in discussions with your physician if you have a desire for very detailed information. The ... Read More
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