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AnswersIn Alcoholic Liver Disease for iOS

Developer's Description

The AnswersIn Medicine Alcoholic Liver Disease module contains 60 minutes of high quality videos on the topic developed by Professor Owen Epstein and presented by Dr Nasser Khan, a Specialist Registrar in Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the Royal Free and University College Medical School, London. The modules have been produced in association with University College London Business (UCLB) plc and are based on the latest British Society of Gastroenterology Guidelines.The high quality medical information is delivered at the standard required for medical and nursing graduates and undergraduates, but the engaging videos are equally accessible to patients and individuals who want to find out the impact of alcohol consumption on the liver.Each video covers an aspect of the condition delivered as an engaging interview and accompanied by illustrations and animations:- Pathogenesis (16m 57s) - Introduction to the risks of alcohol consumption on the liver and the mechanisms responsible for liver damage- Clinical Features (11m 49s) - Screening for alcoholism and the clinical features of alcohol related liver damage including alcoholic hepatitis and cirrhosis- Investigations (13m 04s) - The role of blood tests, imaging and biopsy in investigating alcoholic liver disease- Management of Withdrawal (6m 52s) - Symptoms and treatment of alcohol withdrawal - Treatment (12m 16s) - The role of drugs, nutrients and transplantation in the treatment of alcoholic liver diseaseIn addition to the videos, each section is accompanied by bullet point text summaries which provide an at a glance overview of each topic.The module is part of the AnswersIn series, delivering specialist level knowledge to your iPhone / iPad ensuring access to high quality medical information and learning on the move.Information on this application is provided for informational purposes and is not meant to substitute for the advice provided by your own physician or other medical professional. You should not use the information contained herein for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing any medication. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem, promptly contact your health care provider. AnswersIn Medicine is not responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any form of damages whatsoever resulting from the use (or misuse) of information contained in or implied by the information on this application.

Full Specifications

What's new in version 1.1

- Updated user interface for iOS 7- Optimised for the larger 4 inch iPhone display- Optimised for retina display- Includes support for landscape mode- Take advantage of the built in iPhone dictionary to look up definitions for any text in the app- Bug fixes

General

Release January 5, 2014
Date Added January 5, 2014
Version 1.1

Operating Systems

Operating Systems iOS
Additional Requirements Compatible with iPhone 3Gs, iPhone 4. iTunes account required.

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