Clinicians' Guide to Helicobacter pylori by J. Calam (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Clinicians' Guide to Helicobacter pylori by J. Calam This text covers helicobacter pylori, a bacterium that been implicated as the cause of stomach ulcers and perhaps stomach cancer, as well as being linked to other conditions. It is known to be widespread and in Western countries probably affects at least half the population over 60 years old. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description It has been exciting to witness the discovery that most peptic ulcers are caused by a bacterium that is relatively easy to eradicate. Most doctors now aim to give their patients the benefits of this unexpected breakthrough, but the new knowledge raises many questions. One is precisely which groups of patients to treat. We should restrict ourselves to the infected, but which of the many tests should we use to identify them? Having decided to treat, which of the plethora of regimens should we use? These questions have been particularly difficult to address at a time when knowledge and c1inical techniques are still developing rapidly. This book aims to present the current scene in an objective and digestible form, so that c1inicians can choose strategies which suit their local needs. The relative merits of the various c1inical ap proaches are discussed, together with some scientifie background to prepare the reader for future developments. The book is primarily aimed at practising c1inieians but should be equally useful for stu dents preparing for examinations. It will also provide a source of reference to workers in the pharmaceutical industry, journalism or marketing who need to get up-to-speed in this area. Author Biography J. Calam, Hammersmith Hospital, London. Table of Contents 1 Discovery and bacteriology.- 2 Epidemiology, spread and re-infection.- 3 Disease associations.- 4 Diagnosis of infection.- 5 Treatment.- 6 Management strategies.- 7 The future. Long Description It has been exciting to witness the discovery that most peptic ulcers are caused by a bacterium that is relatively easy to eradicate. Most doctors now aim to give their patients the benefits of this unexpected breakthrough, but the new knowledge raises many questions. One is precisely which groups of patients to treat. We should restrict ourselves to the infected, but which of the many tests should we use to identify them? Having decided to treat, which of the plethora of regimens should we use? These questions have been particularly difficult to address at a time when knowledge and c1inical techniques are still developing rapidly. This book aims to present the current scene in an objective and digestible form, so that c1inicians can choose strategies which suit their local needs. The relative merits of the various c1inical ap Details ISBN0412740001 ISBN-10 0412740001 ISBN-13 9780412740008 Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 616.33 Short Title CLINICIANS GT HELICOBACTER PYL Edition Description Softcover Repri Language English Media Book Publisher Chapman and Hall Year 1996 Publication Date 1996-01-01 Imprint Chapman and Hall Author J. Calam Pages 192 Series Clinicians Guide Series Format Hardcover Illustrations 24 line illus, 10 halftone illus, 7 colour illus DOI 10.1604/9780412740008 Series Number 1 UK Release Date 1996-01-01 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:96351516;

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