Gastroenterologi

In this issue of Gastroenterology Clinics, guest editor Dr. Laurie Keefer brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Psychogastroenterology. This burgeoning, multidisciplinary field applies psychological science and practice to gastrointestinal health and illness, providing a patient-centered understanding of GI conditions with roots in the biopsychosocial model of illness. In this unique issue, top experts in psychogastroenterology present reviews on key topics across the spectrum of digestive disorders. Contains 14 practice-oriented topics including stress, resilience, and the brain-gut axis; the future of brain-gut psychotherapies; psychological considerations in the management of food intolerances; working with trauma in the GI setting; addressing disparities in psychogastroenterology care; and more.  Provides in-depth clinical reviews on psychogastroenterology, offering actionable insights for clinical practice.  Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

Standardizing Pharmacology: Assays and Hormones, Volume Two in the Discoveries in Pharmacology series, presents selected articles from historic discoveries that are enhanced with commentary from contemporary scholars who present discussions on the importance of each chapter, along with an updated bibliography on the subject and contributions from a Nobel Prize winner and other pioneers in pharmacology. Academic and industry researchers in pharmacology and medicine, as well as advanced students will find this series a useful teaching tool and launch to new discoveries. Sections cover key discoveries in receptor theory, pharmacological methods and the development of hormone therapy, including J. Parascandola on the development of receptor theory, R.S. Yalow on radioimmunoassay, M. van Rossum and J.T L.A. Hurkmans on bioassays, M. Tausk on androgen therapy and C. Djerassi on oral contraceptives, with commentaries from experts such as T. Hökfelt and V.C. Jordan.

"In The GutSMART Protocol, "America's Gut Doctor" Vincent Pedre, MD, author of Happy Gut, outlines the latest science-based knowledge on the gut, the microbiome, and the way the environment impacts our health, then translates the research into actionable and easy-to-apply advice for how to eat (and more!)"--

This book provides comprehensive and definitive coverage of the current understanding of the structure and function of the exocrine pancreas. While emphasis is on normal physiology, the relevant cell biological, developmental and biochemical information is also provided. Where appropriate, chapters also include material on functional changes in pancreatitis. All chapters are fully referenced and provide up to date information. The book has been overseen and published by the American Pancreatic Association with Fred S. Gorelick and John A. Williams as Editors. It includes 26 chapters written by an international group of authorities; completed chapters are also presented in open access format on the Pancreapedia (www.pancreapedia.org). The book contains full-color images and summary diagrams that enhance readability and extend the detail provided in the text. The Pancreas: Biology and Physiology is divided into four sections: Pancreatic Exocrine Structure and Function Anatomy, Bioenergetics, Cytoskeleton, Intracellular Signaling Acinar Cells Digestive enzyme synthesis, intracellular transport, Zymogen granules, Exocytosis Exocrine Pancreas Integrative Responses Hormonal and Neural Control of Protein and Fluid Secretion, Molecular mechanisms of fluid and bicarbonate secretion, regulation of growth and regeneration Pancreatic Islet and Stellate Cell Structure and Function Structure and vasculature of islets, regulation of islet secretion, Stellate Cells in health and disease The book is designed to be a reference book for pancreas researchers but its clear and readable text will appeal to teachers, students and all individuals interested in the exocrine pancreas.

A significant proportion of patients do not tolerate existing treatments because of their adverse effects and about 20% to 30% of patients fail to respond to the drugs given for induction of remission. Consequently, new alternatives for the treatment of UC constantly are being sought. Sood, et al., 2009>Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory disease involving the rectum and the colon-causing pain, bleeding, diarrhea, and tissue damage. More than 750,000 North Americans have this disease (or it has them). It can be devastating. It can be deadly. Remission in ulcerative colitis is often difficult to achieve and maintain. We use powerful drugs to treat this disease, drugs that can cause serious side effects and may not stop its progression. But help is on the way. >More to Consider in the Battle against Ulcerative Colitis explains, in layman's terms, what this disease is all about and offers suggestions on how to treat it more effectively than by drug therapy and little else. Here you will learn from the experiences of others who achieved remission in their struggle with this disease by the use of alternative and complementary measures. This book only exists because of the careful observations I have made, unique experiences that have come my way, and a lot of hard work and dedication. Eugene L. Heyden, RN>###>About the Author: Eugene L. Heyden, RN is a registered nurse with a wide variety of clinical experiences. His passions include medical research and patient education. He has written a wonderful book just for you.

The Unsaid Words is a small collection of poems about life with chronic pain. Themes of despair, struggle, and, ultimately, hope, run through the book. The poems encourage readers to acknowledge the emotional and mental struggles that accompany chronic physical pain. The book is a space to mourn these effects on one's life, as well as a message of solidarity and hope for those who suffer.