Gastroenterology

Appendicitis remains one of the most common surgical emergencies, with approximately 200,000 annual cases in the United States and a lifetime risk ...

Crohn''s Disease (CD) is one of the most important chronic inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) that can affect the whole gastrointestinal tract from ...

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the world''s third most common cancer. The symptoms and syndromes most commonly observed in CRC patients are pain, nause...

Ulcerative colitis is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the gastrointestinal tract, primarily confined to the colon and rectum. The clinical manif...

Gluten is a complex structural protein, constituted by a particular composition of amino acids present in wheat. In this book, the authors address ...

Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a chronic inflammatory condition characterized clinically by symptoms of esophageal dysfunction and histologicall...

A holistic approach for healing trauma stored in the gut. A healthy gut is fundamental to a healthy life. Embedded within our digestive ­system is ...

A follow-up to The Gut Stuff, this is an accessible, easy-to-follow cookbook that offers easy How-Tos so you can add fermented food seamlessly into...

The human digestive system plays an important role in processing food in order to provide nutrients that the body can use. This well-illustrated te...

Celiac disease (CD) was once viewed as a rare disorder, but it is now known to directly affect the lives of millions worldwide. Over the years, man...

In this book, the authors present current research in the study of the symptoms, treatment and prevention of gastrointestinal disorders. Topics dis...

This book focuses on early diagnosis of the morphological changes in gastric mucosa, which are believed to be precursors for gastric cancer develop...

This book presents current research in the study of oesophageal cancer. Topics discussed include epidemiology and risk factors; helicobacter pylori...

Swallowing difficulties or dysphagia, can occur with numerous conditions, some of which are permanent, some reversible, and some progressive. The u...