Overview

This exciting new reference brings you information about the most controversial gastroenterology and nutrition challenges you face in your practice. The book confidently tackles these subjects and gives seasoned advice on the latest diagnostic and treatment strategies using evidence-based medicine wherever possible. It gives you the latest information you need to keep pace with the fast-paced, dynamic environment of neonatology.

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Author:   Josef Neu ,  Josef Neu
Publisher:   Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Imprint:   Saunders
Dimensions:   Width: 18.40cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 26.00cm
Weight:   1.089kg
ISBN:  

9781416031604

ISBN 10:   141603160
Pages:   384
Publication Date:   01 April 2008
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   In Print  
Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock.

Table of Contents

Section 1: Scientific Overview and Developmental Perspectives 1.Gastrointestinal Development: Morphogenesis and Molecular Mechanisms Robert Montgomery, PhD 2. Deitary Regulation of Gene Expression Ian Sanderson, MD 3. The Exocrine Pancreas Steven Werlin, MD Alan Mayer, MD PhD 4. Innate Immunity and Epithelial Biology: Special Considerations in the Neonatal Gut Patricia Lin, MD Andrew S. Neish 5. The intestinal Microbiota and the Microbiome Erika Claud, MD W. Allan Walker, MD 6. Intestinal Barrier Function: Implications For the Neonate and Beyond Ricardo Caicedo, MD Martha Douglas-Escobar, MD Nan Li, MD Josef Neu, MD 7. Intestine as a Neuroendocrine organ Carol Lynn Berseth, MD 8. Trophic Factors In the Neonatal Gastrointestinal Tract Douglas G Burrin, PhD Michael Janeczko, MD 9. Cholestasis in Neonates and Infants Michael K. Davis, MD Joel M. Andres, MD Section 2: Nutrition 10. Regulation of Protein Synthesis and Proteolysis in the Neonate by Feeding Tracy Gautsch Anthony, PhD Susan Hazels Mitmesser, PhD 11. Non-Invasive Techniques to Monitor Nutrition in Neonates Dominique Darmaun , MD Jean-Christophe Roze , MD 12. Nutritional Requirements of the Very Low Birthweight Infant Patti J. Thureen, MD William W. Hay, Jr., MD 13. Controversies in Neonatal Nutrition: Macro and Micronutrients Frank R. Greer, MD 14. Diverse Roles of Lipids in Neonatal Physiology and Development Nancy Auestad, PhD Section 3: Select Clinical Entities 15. Necrotizing Enterocolitis: Pathogenesis, Clinical Care and Prevention Josef Neu, M.D. Martha Douglas-Escobar, M.D. 16. Short Bowel Syndrome J. Marc Rhoads, MD 17. Adult Consequences of Neonatal and Fetal Nutrition: Mechanisms Robert Lane, M.D., Clotilde desRobert Kjersti Aagaard-Tillery, Nichole Mitchell 18. Short Bowel Syndrome and Intestinal Tissue Engineering Mike K. Chen, MD

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Dr. Neu is Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology; he received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in 1971, at Wisconsin State University, Whitewater, WI. In 1975 he received his Medical Doctorate, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI. Dr. Neu completed his Pediatrics Residency at John Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD from 1975-1978, 1978-1980 Postdoctoral Fellow in Neonatology, Stanford University Medical Center, Stanford, CA. In 1987 he completed his Sabbatical, Inselspital, at the University of Bern, Switzerland. Dr. Neu has received during his career several honors and awards. He Chairs and is involved on National and International Committees. Dr. Neu is active on several Society Membership, Editorial boards, journal reviewer, Service to the Community, Service to schools. He is well known for his lectures here and aboard. Dr. Neu has received many appointments as Assistant Professor, Director, Division of Neonatology, Milwaukee Children's Hospital Milwaukee, WI, Associate Professor, and Associate Division Chief for Neonatology, College of Medicine, University of Florida, Director/Neonatology Fellowship Program and Director of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

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