Bøger af Amy McMahon

Hepatology refers to the branch of medicine that studies and manages disorders of the gallbladder, pancreas, liver and biliary tree. It was previously considered as a subspecialty of gastroenterology, but it is now becoming recognized as a separate field of study. Clinical research in hepatology is focused on developing novel medications, such as improvements to well-established liver transplantation procedures, antiviral medicines and developing new strategies for sustenance of failing liver. The application of molecular biology methods has helped to shed light on the vulnerability to various liver problems, as well as the mechanisms of liver diseases with hereditary and viral origins. This book aims to shed light on some of the unexplored aspects of hepatology and the recent researches in this field. Those in search of information to further their knowledge will be greatly assisted by it.

Hepatology is a field of medicine which studies the pathologies of the liver, including their management and diagnosis. Hepatic disease or liver disease causes damage to the liver. They are majorly caused by viral or parasitic infections, alcohol overconsumption, obesity and metabolic syndrome, genetics and genetic disorders, etc. Certain signs of liver disease are jaundice, coagulopathy and thrombocytopenia, confusion and altered consciousness, ascites and bleeding symptoms. The assessment of the liver is possible through a variety of liver function tests. Imaging allows the examination of liver tissue and bile ducts. Ultrasound, transient elastography and magnetic resonance imaging are used to assess the condition. Liver biopsy is another definitive diagnostic test for liver disease. The treatment of each liver disease requires a unique therapeutic modality. Antiviral medications are generally prescribed for the treatment of hepatitis B. Steroid-based drugs are useful in autoimmune hepatitis, while venesection is a routine procedure in hemochromatosis. This book discusses the fundamentals as well as modern approaches of hepatology. It unfolds the innovative aspects of hepatology which will be crucial for the progress in the understanding and management of liver diseases. The extensive content of this book provides the readers with a thorough understanding of the subject.

The field of hepatology is concerned with the study of the liver, biliary tree, gallbladder and pancreas, and their clinical conditions. Some of the diseases affecting the hepatobiliary system include Aagenaes syndrome, Budd-Chiari syndrome, Crigler-Najjar syndrome, Mirizzi's syndrome, HELLP syndrome, Alagille syndrome, etc. The diseases arising due to alcohol consumption and viral hepatitis are the common conditions that are under the scope of this study. There has been a rise in cases of cirrhosis and related complications. Liver function tests detect enzymes in blood which normally are most abundant in liver tissue, such as serum albumin, serum globulin, aspartate transaminase, alanine transaminase, etc. An examination of these levels aids in the diagnosis of liver conditions. The objective of therapy in hepatology is to slow the progression of the disease. This is done with anti-viral medications, steroid-based drugs, medications such as ursodeoxycholic acid, etc. Liver transplantation is an effective treatment for acute or chronic liver conditions with the potential to cause severe and irreversible liver dysfunction. This book explores all the important aspects of clinical hepatology in the modern day. It strives to provide a fair idea about hepatological disorders and to help develop a better understanding of the latest advances in their clinical management. With state-of-the-art inputs by acclaimed experts of hepatology, this book targets students and professionals.