169 Questions on Stomach Diseases
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Summary
Editor's review
From an editorial perspective, the book's notable strengths are its clear structure and strong practicality. The 169 questions largely cover the public's most common concerns about stomach disease, such as "Does frequent stomach pain mean stomach cancer?" "Must Helicobacter pylori infection always be treated?" and "Is gastroscopy frightening?" These questions come from clinical practice and are highly relevant to real life. The answers strive for accuracy without oversimplification, explaining medical principles while also offering concrete suggestions for action.
However, the book's limitation is its relatively early publication date (inferred from the ISBN information). As medical guidelines and diagnostic and treatment techniques are constantly updated, some specific drugs or treatment regimens in the book may no longer reflect the current latest standards. Readers should therefore focus on the underlying medical logic, health concepts, and principles of self-management it conveys, rather than treating it as an absolute diagnostic and treatment manual. For readers who wish to gain a systematic understanding of stomach disease, dispel misconceptions, and learn to communicate effectively with doctors, this book remains a reliable introductory guide. It emphasizes a comprehensive health outlook centered on prevention, standardized medical care, and scientifically informed daily care—a core idea that remains relevant over time.
Who it's for
A good fit for
- General readers who want a systematic understanding of the basics of stomach disease
- Patients already diagnosed with a stomach condition who want a deeper understanding of their condition and the principles of treatment
- Readers concerned about their family's stomach health who want scientifically sound everyday care knowledge
- Beginners interested in health popular science who are looking for reliable sources of medical information
Not a good fit for
- Researchers seeking the latest, most cutting-edge stomach disease treatment plans or detailed drug specifications
- Readers hoping for instant-effect folk remedies or alternative therapies
Reading tips
- Use the book as a knowledge map: first read the table of contents to grasp the overall picture of stomach disease knowledge, then focus on the questions most relevant to your own concerns
- While reading, focus on understanding the mechanisms of disease and the logic of care; for specific drug names and dosages, follow the current guidance of a licensed physician
- Combine the book's daily care suggestions with reflection on and adjustment of your own eating habits and lifestyle, putting the principle that "prevention matters more than treatment" into practice
About the publisher
Peking Union Medical College Press focuses on medical academic publishing while also covering the social sciences. Judging from the 285 books in the database, its publishing centers on clinical medicine, public health and medical education: it offers translated clinical reference works such as The Sanford Guide to Antimicrobial Therapy (new translation, 53rd edition), the annual China Cardiovascular Health and Disease Report series, and monographs including Medicine in Rural China, Facial Nerve Studies, and Endoscope-Assisted Microneurosurgery. Its authors include international medical writers such as David Gilbert and Henry Chambers as well as Chinese scholars such as Chen Zhiqian, Wang Chen and Zhang Konglai. Its publishing features a balance between introducing authoritative international guidelines and presenting domestic academic achievements, alongside textbooks and works on the training of doctors.
Contents
- 版权信息
- 序
- 前言
- 一 胃部常见炎性疾病（上）
- 一 胃部常见炎性疾病（下）
- 二 消化性溃疡
- 三 胃部恶性肿瘤
- 四 幽门螺杆菌
- 五 胃镜
- 六 胃部的其他疾病
- 参考文献
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About the author
The Editorial Group for the National Health Popular Science Series is a writing team that publishes under a collective name and works on popular health and medical science. Public information about it is limited, and the composition of its members and their personal backgrounds have not been disclosed. Judging from the ten titles held in the collection, the group mainly addresses general readers and organizes its content around common and frequently occurring diseases, covering topics such as cervical spondylosis, allergic diseases, osteoporosis, obesity, skin diseases, anemia, stroke, and breast diseases, with health and medicine as the usual categories. Its writing mostly takes a question-and-answer form, with titles combining a disease name and a number of questions, such as 150 Questions on Cervical Spondylosis and 185 Questions on Allergic Diseases; the questions are specific and clearly directed, making it convenient for readers to consult as needed. The overall style is practical and accessible, turning medical knowledge into everyday guidance on prevention, recognition, and seeking medical care, and is suitable as family health reading material with practical value for spreading health knowledge.
