Rapid advances on molecular studies, manipulation of the mouse genome, the development of a number of animal models, and using these in studies of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) have provided important insights into the pathogenesis of this relatively common disorder.

Primary sclerosing cholangitis is a chronic disease of the intra- and extrahepatic bile ducts leading to obstructions and dilatations followed by liver cirrhosis and in some cases cholangiocarcinoma. This book is the proceedings of the Falk Workshop held on October 3, 1997, in Freiburg, Germany (Part II of the Liver Week Freiburg 1997).

Cholestatic disorders of infancy and adulthood represent a major group of causes of end-stage chronic liver disease. Since secondary malnutrition plays an important role in inducing multiorgan morbidity in these patients, nutritional and metabolic aspects need better understanding. This book is suitable to various hepatologists and paediatricians.

Molecular diagnosis and gene therapy are of importance in clinical medicine. This book presents an understanding of the methodology of molecular diagnosis by hybridization analysis, polymerase chain reaction and others. It also offers basic strategies of gene therapy, including gene transfer and targeting.

The first exclusive guide to acute liver failure aetiology, pathology and treatment.

A teaching class in the range of problems in hepatology, from unusual aspects of common diagnoses through to rarer diseases. Hepatologists at any level of their career will find this informative and stimulating reading.

Review the developments in the biology, pathogenesis, and epidemiology of the hepatitis viruses. This work examines the five well-recognized hepatitis viruses, A through E, and some of the newer agents. It also includes topics such as: diagnostic tests and routine blood screening, new vaccines, and the use of interferon and antiviral drugs.

Offers guidelines to help readers recognize and diagnose a spectrum of liver disorders. This book presents basics - technical considerations, liver anatomy, and examination methods - and provides guidelines for recognizing and assessing specific hepatic conditions, such as hepatitis, toxic liver disease, bile duct disorders, and cirrhosis.

Containing a selection of teaching tools for general anatomy and pathology, this work, with flip charts, offers an overview and understanding of the subject matter. It is useful for student or patient education. It is suitable for the home, the school library, or the physicians office and can be written on by a dry marker.

A practical manual for primary care physicians involved in diseases of the liver and biliary tract. Experts explain available tests and provide algorithims for evaluation and treatment. Practical information is presented on how to recognize problems and deal with them effectively.

Designed as reference material to increase knowledge of the human body. Beautiful full-colour illustrations help enhance understanding of the body or illness. Suitable for healthcare professions, patients, students, educators and parents.

Liver disorders are encountered frequently in general practice. The goals of the physician's investigations are to understand the origin of the liver injury, to correct its cause and to prevent permanent organ dysfunction. This work aims to help the physician reach these goals.

An essential resource for the day-to-day management of patients with liver disease and its complications.

Enables the practitioner to assess liver function using biochemical markers, other tests, signs, symptoms and disease knowledge. This practical guide covers background information on liver function, the principles of drug use in liver disease and includes a section of worked examples of commonly asked questions.

Designed as reference material to increase knowledge of the human body. Beautiful full-colour illustrations help enhance understanding of the body or illness. Suitable for healthcare professions, patients, students, educators and parents.

The development of robust cell-culturing systems capable of Hepatitis C Virus replication and infection has witnessed an explosion of innovative research directed at understanding HCV biology in the context of the authentic replicative cycle of the virus. This book provides a compilation of research techniques in use in HCV labs worldwide.

In several liver diseases, the underlying cause cannot always be eliminated. This is true for non-responders to the treatment of chronic hepatitis C (HCV). It is relevant for more than 40 per cent of patients with HCV genotype 1 and up to 20 per cent of patients with genotype 2 or 3.

Contains proceedings from the Falk Symposium No 114, held in Switzerland, October 1999, focused on immunology in autoimmune liver diseases. This book presents the papers in several sections wherein the first section presents basic mechanisms of autoimmunity, including the relevance of superantigens and the role of apoptosis.

Fatty liver disease, especially non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), is emerging as the most common form of liver disease - affecting at least 5 per cent of the population of western countries. This book combines a practical approach for students and physicians concerned with the problem with an overview on the causative mechanisms.