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Systematic alimentary system history and examination demonstrated on three patients- two with chronic liver disease and ascites, and one with acute abdominal pain, and acute intermittent porphyria masquerading as an acute abdomen, requiring a much more gentle approach.

The Nobel Prize for Medicine in 2005 has been awarded to Warren and Mitchell for the discovery of Helicobacter pylori and its central role in gastro-duodenal disease. On this film we consider all relevant aspects of Helicobacter pylori with the help of authorities in this field. We first look at four representative cases undergoing upper GI endoscopy followed by an informative clinical discussion. The second part of the film is a detailed discussion with Professor...

Hepatitis B is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in many parts of the world, with its vertical transmission from mother to child, and its capacity to cause cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. Immune tolerance, especially in the young plays a major role in chronicity, and ultimately fatal complications. The cases and discussion cover many of the important advances in its understanding and treatment including the use of antiviral drugs, and immunisation. Hepatitis E on...

The film first shows a typical case of hepatitis A, illustrating the importance of active immunisation. Hepatitis C, also due to an RNA virus, is quite different in its pathophysiology, being mainly blood-born, and susceptible to chronicity and ultimately leading to hepatocellular carcinoma. The cases shown and the expert discussions illustrate most of the important aspects of this disease and its (still unsatisfactory) treatment with pegylated interferon and antiviral drugs. Finally, we see and discuss...