Gastroenterology, An Issue of Physician Assistant Clinics

1st Edition, Volume 6-4 - August 31, 2021
Editor: Jennifer R. Eames MPAS
Language: English
Paperback ISBN:
9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 7 9 4 2 6 - 8
eBook ISBN:
9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 7 9 4 2 7 - 5

In this issue of Physician Assistant Clinics, Guest Editor Jennifer R. Eames brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Gastroenterology. Top experts in the field cover key… Read more

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In this issue of Physician Assistant Clinics, Guest Editor Jennifer R. Eames brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Gastroenterology. Top experts in the field cover key topics such as Hepatitis C, Celiac Disease, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, and more.

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
CME Accreditation Page
Contributors
Forthcoming Issues
Foreword
Preface
Hepatitis C: Cure for a New Era
Key points
Introduction
Background
Patient evaluation
Special populations
Therapeutic options
Summary
Clinics care points
Disclosure statement
Review of Celiac Disease: Clinical Manifestations, Diagnosis, and Management
Key points
Introduction
Definitions: types of celiac disease
Background
Discussion
Summary
Clinics care points
Evaluating Patients for Nutritional Deficiencies
Key points
Introduction
Water soluble
Fat soluble
Minerals
Special populations
Summary
Clinics care points
Eosinophilic Esophagitis: An Emerging Disorder for Co-management
Key points
Introduction
Background
Discussion
Summary
Nature of the problem
Observation/assessment/evaluation
Prevalence/incidence and mortality rates
Goals
Evaluation
Newest guidelines
Application
Therapeutic options
Controversies
Epidemiology
Future Directions
Summary
Clinics care points
Disclosure statement
Pathophysiology of Peptic Ulcer Disease
Key points
Introduction
Summary
Clinics care points
Refractory Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: A Closer Look
Key points
Introduction
Identifying high-risk patients
Clinics care points
Refractory gastroesophageal reflux disease: early management
Clinics care points
Refractory gastroesophageal reflux disease: evaluation
Alternative diagnosis: a review
Medical management of refractory gastroesophageal reflux disease
Antireflux procedures
Clinics care points
Summary
Updated Screening Strategies for Colorectal Cancer
Key points
Introduction
Summary
Clinics care points
Disclosure statement
Irritable Bowel Syndrome-Strategies for Diagnosis and Management
Key points
Introduction
Discussion
Summary
Clinics care points
Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Managing Complex Patients
Key points
Background
Overview of Crohn disease and ulcerative colitis
Cause and risk factors
Extraintestinal manifestations
Diagnosis
Treatment
Choice of therapy
Diet
Discussion
Special patient group: pregnant and breastfeeding
Special patient group: children
Special patient group: elderly
Original case study
Summary
Clinics care points
Disclosure
Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: The New Epidemic
Key points
Introduction
Discussion
Summary
Clinics care points
Acute Gastrointestinal Bleeding – Locating the Source and Correcting the Disorder
Key points
Introduction
Epidemiology
Summary
Clinics care points