Alcoholic/Non-Alcoholic Digestive Diseases
This book describes the latest advances concerning the molecular mechanisms of and therapeutic strategies for alcohol- and non-alcohol-related digestive diseases. Alcohol abuse causes not only liver injury but can harm various organs, resulting in esophag
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Alcoholic/Non-Alcoholic Digestive Diseases
Hitoshi Yoshiji • Kosuke Kaji Editors
Alcoholic/Non-Alcoholic Digestive Diseases
Editors Hitoshi Yoshiji Third Department of Internal Medicine Nara Medical University Kashihara Japan
Kosuke Kaji Third Department of Internal Medicine Nara Medical University Kashihara Japan
ISBN 978-981-13-1464-3 ISBN 978-981-13-1465-0 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-1465-0 © Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2019 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors, and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, expressed or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. This Springer imprint is published by the registered company Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. The registered company address is: 152 Beach Road, #21-01/04 Gateway East, Singapore 189721, Singapore
Preface
Over the last decade, there has been an explosion in understanding the treatment of alcoholic/non-alcoholic digestive diseases as well as various clinical challenges and research results. Alcohol, nutrition, and dietary habits are closely related to most lifestyle-related diseases as well as people’s quality of life. These lead to not only ischemic heart disease but also digestive system disorders. Alcohol confers a direct impact on the digestive system due to its contact with gastrointestinal mucosa and disturbance in digestive functions. Various diseases of the gastrointestinal tract may be associated with an excessive alcohol intake, and the relationship between alcohol consumption and hepatic and pancreatic damage is widely recognized. Obesity- based metabolic syndrome has been seen as a risk factor for a variety of digestive diseases, and obesity has been implicated in various gastrointestinal diseases including gastroesophageal reflex diseases and colorectal cancer as well as liver diseases known as non-alcoholic fatty liver diseases. The aim of this book is to bring together in one place reviews of the several different fields. In this
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