Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis: A Complete Guide for Patients - Couverture souple

Rajapakse, Ramona

 
9783031454066: Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis: A Complete Guide for Patients

Synopsis

This book provides a complete overview of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis for the general reader. Written for patients, their friends and families, and any medical or non-medical persons who wish to learn more about Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), it explains the science in clear, accessible language.

The book covers the most current and comprehensive information about potential causes, clinical features, diagnosis, and treatment of IBD, including surgical options. Individual chapters are dedicated to special patient populations like pediatric patients, pregnant women, and the elderly. It also includes information about alternative therapies, as well as guidance regarding managing treatment costs for patients with financial or insurance difficulties. Featuring hand-drawn illustrations, references for further reading, and other useful resources, this book is a must-read for patients and others seeking to understand inflammatory bowel disease.


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À propos de l?auteur

Ramona Rajapakse, MD, FRCP(UK), FACGAssociate Professor of MedicineZucker School of Medicine at Northwell HealthProgram DirectorMather Gastroenterology FellowshipPort Jefferson, NY

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