Crohn's Disease |
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Author:
| Allman, Toney |
Series title: | Diseases and Disorders Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-1-4205-0691-4 |
Publication Date: | Dec 2011 |
Publisher: | Cengage Gale
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Imprint: | Lucent Books |
Book Format: | Hardback |
List Price: | AUD $50.60 |
Book Description:
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Crohn's disease is a type of inflammatory bowel disease in which an abnormal immune system response causes chronic inflammation in the digestive tract. About 1.4 million Americans have Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis. This essential volume explains this disease in detail, covering its diagnosis, treatments and therapies, and medical advances. Readers will also hear from individuals who live with this challenging disease.
Crohn's disease is a type of inflammatory bowel disease in which an abnormal immune system response causes chronic inflammation in the digestive tract. About 1.4 million Americans have Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis. This essential volume explains this disease in detail, covering its diagnosis, treatments and therapies, and medical advances. Readers will also hear from individuals who live with this challenging disease.