Gastroenterology and Hepatology in Clinical Practice: A Practical Guide to GI and Liver Disorders, Diagnostic Reasoning, Procedures, Treatment Decisions, and Evidence-Based Patient Care

Gastroenterology and Hepatology in Clinical PracticeA Practical Guide to GI and Liver Disorders, Diagnostic Reasoning, Procedures, Treatment Decisions, and Evidence-Based Patient CareBy Dr. Lioren ValecrestDiscover the Clinical Thinking Behind Exceptional Digestive and Liver CareEvery day, clinicians face patients with abdominal pain, dysphagia, gastrointestinal bleeding, chronic diarrhea, abnormal liver tests, cirrhosis, inflammatory bowel disease, metabolic liver disease, and digestive cancers. The challenge is rarely recognizing symptoms it is knowing how to interpret them, prioritize risk, choose the right investigations, and make sound treatment decisions.Gastroenterology and Hepatology in Clinical Practice provides a comprehensive, real-world guide to modern digestive and liver medicine, helping readers move beyond memorization and develop the clinical reasoning skills required for effective patient care.Master the Knowledge That Drives Better DecisionsThis practical reference bridges foundational science with day-to-day clinical practice, guiding readers through the evaluation, diagnosis, management, and long-term care of gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary disorders.Inside, you'll learn how to:Apply structured diagnostic reasoning to common and complex GI presentationsInterpret laboratory findings, imaging studies, endoscopic results, and histopathology in clinical contextEvaluate and manage disorders of the esophagus, stomach, intestines, pancreas, biliary system, and liverRecognize alarm features, emergencies, and high-risk disease patterns requiring urgent interventionNavigate evidence-based treatment pathways for inflammatory, infectious, metabolic, autoimmune, and malignant conditionsIntegrate advances in telemedicine, artificial intelligence, digital health, and evidence appraisal into clinical practiceDeliver patient-centred care while balancing uncertainty, risk, prevention, and long-term disease managementA Complete Resource for Modern Gastroenterology and HepatologyCovering more than 550 pages of clinically focused content, this book explores:Gastrointestinal anatomy, physiology, microbiome science, and mucosal immunityDiagnostic reasoning and clinical decision-makingReflux disease, dyspepsia, peptic ulcer disease, and esophageal disordersDiarrhea, constipation, irritable bowel syndrome, and malabsorptionCeliac disease, nutritional disorders, and food-related conditionsInflammatory bowel disease and gastrointestinal infectionsViral hepatitis and chronic liver diseaseMASLD, MASH, obesity-related liver disease, and metabolic riskCirrhosis, portal hypertension, and liver failureGallbladder, biliary, and pancreatic disordersEndoscopy, ERCP, EUS, and procedural careGastrointestinal bleeding and emergency gastroenterologyColorectal cancer, hepatocellular carcinoma, and digestive oncologyTeam-based care, health equity, digital medicine, and future clinical practiceGet your copy of Gastroenterology and Hepatology in Clinical Practice today and strengthen your approach to diagnosing, managing, and preventing GI and liver disorders. Read more