Trends in Alcoholic Liver Disease Research: Clinical and Scientific Aspects (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9789533079851)

Alcoholic liver disease occurs after prolonged heavy drinking. Not everyone who drinks alcohol in excess develops serious forms of alcoholic liver disease. It is likely that genetic factors determine this individual susceptibility, and a family history of chronic liver disease may indicate a higher risk. Other factors include being overweight and iron overload. This book presents state-of-the-art information summarizing the current understanding of a range of alcoholic liver diseases. It is hoped that the target readers - hepatologists, clinicians, researchers and academicians - will be afforded new ideas and exposed to subjects well beyond their own scientific disciplines. Additionally, students and those who wish to increase their knowledge will find this book a valuable source of information.

Author: Ichiro Shimizu
ISBN-10: 9533079851
ISBN-13: 9789533079851
Publisher: Intechopen
Language: English
Published: 01/11/2012
Pages: 236
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.27lbs
Size: 9.61h x 6.69w x 0.56d