TY  - BOOK
AU  - Mahl,Thomas
AU  - O'Grady,John G.
TI  - Liver disorders
T2  - Fast facts
SN  - 9781908541963 (e-book)
AV  - RC845 
U1  - 616.362 23
PY  - 2015///
CY  - Abingdon
PB  - Health
KW  - Liver
KW  - Diseases
KW  - Health and Wellbeing
KW  - ukslc
KW  - Electronic books
KW  - lcsh
N1  - This edition previously issued in print: 2014; Includes bibliographical references and index; Investigating liver disease Acute liver disease Alcoholic liver disease Drug-induced liver injury Autoimmune liver diseases Metabolic liver diseases Chronic viral hepatitis Complications of cirrhosis Benign liver tumors, cysts, infections and abscesses Hepatocellular carcinoma Pregnancy and the liver Liver transplantation; Electronic reproduction; Browns Books For Students; Mode of access: World Wide Web
N2  - Liver disorders are encountered frequently in general practice. This volume will help the physician to understand the origin of the liver injury, correct its cause, and to prevent permanent organ dysfunction. It contains chapters on acute liver disease, alcoholic liver disease, complications of cirrhosis, cysts, and many more; With rising levels of alcohol consumption, obesity and viral hepatitis infection, liver disease is presenting more and more frequently in general practice. Health professionals need to be adept at isolating the cause of disease and initiating prompt action. Fast Facts: Liver Disorders is designed to help primary care providers, hospital doctors and specialist nurses understand the most important issues as quickly as possible, including the indicators of severe disease in order to identify patients who need specialist referral.This succinct, practical handbook provides quick access to: an organized approach to the interpretation of liver function tests guidance on determining levels of alcohol consumption the latest hepatitis B and C treatments key information on the complications of cirrhosis an overview of the common clinical problems associated with transplantation.With its simple explanations, clear illustrations and logical algorithms, Fast Facts: Liver Disorders will help you identify and correct liver disease, minimize permanent damage, and monitor and manage recovery within the community
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