Gastroenterology

Our collection of 52 books.

Constipation

Edited by Gyula Mózsik
ISBN 978-1-83881-873-9, Print ISBN 978-1-83881-872-2,
Edited Volume
118 pages, October, 2019

Constipation is a problem with multifactorial origin that affects both children and adults. It is a difficult problem to treat because there is no clear diagnostic criteria and there are only limited therapeutic options. This book presents informatio ...
Current Trends in Cancer Management

Edited by Liliana Streba, Dan Ionut Gheonea and Michael Schenker
ISBN 978-1-83880-006-2, Print ISBN 978-1-83880-005-5,
Edited Volume
156 pages, September, 2019

The field of cancer diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment is constantly advancing. From novel biomarkers to cutting-edge imaging solutions, changing chemotherapy protocols and novel immune-targeting agents, medical teams develop and test new ways to ma ...
Amyloid Diseases

Edited by Dmitry Kurouski
ISBN 978-1-78985-382-7, Print ISBN 978-1-78985-381-0,
Edited Volume
242 pages, August, 2019

Neurodegenerative diseases are severe, rapidly developing, and currently incurable conditions that result in progressive degeneration and the death of neurons. This causes dementia, movement problems, and essentially loss of personal identity. Amyloi ...
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease - Theory and Research

Edited by Ali Ibrahim Yahya
ISBN 978-1-78984-481-8, Print ISBN 978-1-78984-480-1,
Edited Volume
74 pages, April, 2019

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a very common, global clinical problem. It affects any age group, both males and females, and is seen mainly in developed countries, especially among obese individuals. GERD needs to be treated to prevent nui ...
Gastric Cancer - An Update

Edited by Hajime Orita, Hiroshi Maekawa and Michael Gibson
ISBN 978-1-78985-746-7, Print ISBN 978-1-78985-745-0,
Edited Volume
102 pages, March, 2019

This book, Gastric Cancer - An Update, is a collection of reviewed and relevant research chapters, offering a comprehensive overview of recent developments in the field of gastric cancer. The book is comprised of single chapters authored by various r ...
Endoscopy - Novel Techniques and Recent Advancements

Edited by Costin Teodor Streba, Dan Ionut Gheonea and Cristin Constantin Vere
ISBN 978-1-78985-126-7, Print ISBN 978-1-78985-125-0,
Edited Volume
150 pages, March, 2019

Endoscopic techniques are widely used for screening, diagnostic and therapeutic maneuvers in all groups of patients and for a large spectrum of complaints. The availability of basic iterations of endoscopic techniques made screening programs for vari ...
Celiac Disease - From the Bench to the Clinic

Edited by Luis Rodrigo and Carlos Hernández-Lahoz
ISBN 978-1-78985-050-5, Print ISBN 978-1-78985-049-9,
Edited Volume
100 pages, January, 2019

Celiac disease (CD) occurs in about 1% of people worldwide. Diagnosis rates are increasing due to a true rise in incidence, rather than increased awareness and detection. CD affects genetically susceptible individuals who are triggered by the ingesti ...
Esophageal Cancer and Beyond

Edited by Jianyuan Chai
ISBN 978-1-78984-413-9, Print ISBN 978-1-78984-412-2,
Edited Volume
92 pages, November, 2018

Human life relies on two basic supplies from nature: oxygen and food. Oxygen can be utilized directly, but food has to go through a process of digestion to become usable nutrients. The esophagus represents the beginning of this long journey. Because ...