This is the Second Edition of this highly acclaimed book for people with the liver disease primary biliary cholangitis (PBC), fully updated and expanded in 2023 to take account of the substantial progress in the field over the three years since the publication of the first edition.This is the definitive guide to help patients with PBC beat the condition. Treatments for PBC have advanced rapidly in recent years and we are in a better position than ever to completely control it. With the information in this book you can make sure you are getting the best possible treatment, and find out what you can do to help yourself. Written by one of the world's leading experts on PBC, this book explains all aspects of the condition, from why people get it, to how it is diagnosed in the clinic, how it is treated and how you can beat the symptoms. It can be read as a thorough explanation; a textbook for patients. Alternatively, with "two-minute versions" for each of the chapters, you get can all the key facts quickly. The book also has a dictionary of PBC which will help you understand the technical terms and medical jargon that you may encounter. The book is also ideal for the relatives and partners of PBC patients to help them better understand their loved one's medical problems. It will also be really useful for students, doctors, nurses and other professionals who are encountering PBC for the first time and want to find out more.New for the second editionA chapter summarising what has changed in PBC in the three years since the first edition was publishedExtensive details of all the new and emerging drugs being used in trials in PBCMore information on what the best management in clinic looks like and how to get itExpanded section on why people get fatigue and the new approaches to treating it in practiceA frequently asked questions section directly answering the questions I get asked most frequently in clinicA revised look at the future of PBC taking on board all the recent advancesA “know your numbers” section to help you understand how well your disease is controlled and to give you confidence in your discussions with doctors and nursesWhat people said about the first edition" An excellent book.....thank you for writing this" S“If you have PBC this is a must have book” C“This book is a bible for PBC” SS" This book is an absolute godsend......this amazing book is a must have for all PBC patients and their families" JP"An essential purchase" C"Professor Jones is amazing, thank you so much for writing this invaluable book" LE"Every piece of information you need to know and more is contained within this bible" PL
✔ Author(s): Prof David Jones OBE
✔ Title: PBC: The Definitive Guide for Patients with Primary Biliary Cholangitis (The Definitive Guides to Liver Disease)
✔ Rating : 5 out of 5 base on (24 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: B0BTRTBND1
✔ ISBN-13: 978B0BTRTBND2
✔ Language: English
✔ Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
Readers' opinions about PBC by Prof David Jones OBE
Lucy Garraway
The author's writing style is so captivating; I couldn't put the book down. Every sentence was beautifully crafted, and the descriptions painted vivid images in my mind. A true literary gem.
Sarah Franklin
This book is a treasure trove of knowledge and wisdom. The insights offered by the characters and their experiences have left a lasting impression on me.
Polly Hurlbutt
I couldn't stop raving about this book to my friends and family. It's a literary gem that deserves all the praise. I can't wait to dive into more works by this talented author.
