The liver : biology and pathobiology / / edited by Irwin M. Arias, [and six others]

• Pubblicazione: Hoboken, New Jersey : , : Wiley-Blackwell, , [2020]; ©2020
• Edizione: Sixth edition.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (1,147 pages) : Illustrations
• Disciplina: 612.352
• Soggetto topico: Fetge; Malalties del fetge; MEDICAL - Gastroenterology
• Soggetto genere / forma: Llibres electrònics
• Persona (resp. second.): AriasIrwin M.; WolkoffAllan W.; AlterHarvey J.; BoyerJames L.; ThorgeirssonSnorri S.; ShafritzD. A (David A.); CohenDavid E.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Sommario/riassunto: "The sixth edition of this classic book retains its traditional strength of relating molecular physiology to understanding disease pathology and treatment as it explores the current state and future direction of hepatology. The volume is fully revised throughout with 70 new chapters. As in previous editions, a section called Horizons summarizes advances of extraordinary nature in areas expected to have a substantial impact on hepatology. Chronic liver disease occurs throughout the world irrespective of age, sex, region or race. According to WHO, about 46% of global diseases and 59% of the mortality is because of chronic diseases and almost 35 million people in the world die of chronic diseases. Liver disease rates are steadily increasing over the years. According to National statistics in the UK, liver diseases have been ranked as the fifth most common cause of death. Liver diseases are recognized as the second leading cause of mortality amongst all digestive diseases in the US"--
• Titolo autorizzato: Liver
• ISBN: 1-119-43684-2; 1-119-43681-8; 1-119-43683-4
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910554832603321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II