App Detail » AnswersIn Coeliac Disease

Published by: Answers In Medicine Ltd

iPhone App - Designed for iPhone, compatible with iPad

Price: $0.99
Current Version: 1.2
Released: September 19, 2010

What's New

Bug fixes

App Description

The AnswersIn Medicine Coeliac Disease module contains 30mins of high quality videos on the topic developed by Professor Owen Epstein (Professor of Gastroenterology at the Royal Free Hospital, 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 about Coeliac Disease.

Each video covers an aspect of the condition delivered as an engaging interview and accompanied by illustrations and animations:
- Introduction (16m 55s) - An introduction to Coeliac Disease including discussion on cause, the role of the immune system and common symptoms
- Management (14m) - Diagnosing the condition including the role of blood tests and biopsy, the principle of dietary control, refractory disease and the risks of chronic malabsorption and lymphoma

In addition to the videos, each section is accompanied by bullet point text summaries which provide an at a glance overview of each topic.

Coeliac Down The Microscope - High quality images accompanied by explanations of abnormalities seen when coeliac disease is observed under a microscope.

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.