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Books > Medicine > Clinical & internal medicine > Respiratory medicine
This book provides a comprehensive framework for treatment and
management of bronchopulmonary dysplasia. In recent years great
strides have been made toward understanding the pathogenesis and
clinical aspects of BPD, which is the most common chronic lung
disease affecting infants. This one-stop resource is written by
leading scientists and clinicians in the field, and chapters
discuss the most recent developments in the basic scientific,
translational, and clinical characteristics of the disease. Topics
such as hyperoxia, pre- and post-natal inflammation, and genetics
and biomarkers of BPD are included, as well as non-invasive
ventilation techniques, nutrition, and radiology applications from
pre-term birth to adulthood. The book closes with an in-depth look
at emerging therapeutic options for prevention of BPD.
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia is an essential volume for all
neonatologists, pediatric pulmonologists, and scientists interested
in developmental disorders of the lung.
Collaboratively authored by international experts and innovators,
this book serves as a comprehensive introduction to flexible
bronchoscopy in children, a guide to normal and abnormal
bronchoscopy findings, and as the first pediatric bronchoscopy text
to describe the array of innovative technologies now being utilized
in advanced diagnostic and interventional bronchoscopy programs.
Flexible bronchoscopy is a core clinical service provided by
academic pediatric pulmonary medicine programs and a critical skill
that trainees are expected to develop. The role of flexible
bronchoscopy in the care of children with disorders of the
respiratory tract has evolved rapidly over the past decade due to
technological advances in diagnostic and therapeutic instruments.
While many of these tools were designed for adult patients,
pediatric pulmonologists have adapted them to meet the unique needs
of children. The book is organized into three sections: the history
and fundamentals of flexible bronchoscopy; the role of flexible
bronchoscopy in evaluation of pediatric respiratory tract
disorders; and advanced diagnostic and interventional bronchoscopy.
Throughout, images and videos enhance the text and provide
invaluable perspective. This is an ideal guide for practicing
pediatric pulmonologists and trainees, and will also prove useful
to pediatric anesthesiologists, intensivists, otolaryngologists and
respiratory therapists.
This book provides a detailed review of state of the art knowledge
on critical care topics as well as the latest research findings. It
covers the core aspects in excellent detail, but is not so
comprehensive as to make its daily use unfeasible. For each
condition considered, discussion of the pathophysiology is
integrated with observations on diagnosis and treatment in order to
allow a deeper understanding. The book is scientifically based,
with extensive references to published research. This will allow
readers to investigate their individual interests further and will
enable physicians to justify measures by providing a coherent,
evidence-based strategy and relevant citations where needed. Core
Knowledge in Critical Care Medicine will appeal to experienced
practitioners as an aide-memoire, but will also be of great value
to a wide range of more junior staff wishing to complement their
background knowledge with important facts applicable to everyday
practice.
This book describes the molecular mechanisms of lung cancer
development and progression that determine therapeutic
interventions in the era of genomics, when the rapid evolution in
lung cancer diagnosis and treatment necessitates critical review of
new results to integrate advances into practice. The text opens
with background and emerging information regarding the molecular
biology of lung cancer pathogenesis. Updated results regarding lung
cancer prevention and screening are discussed, followed by chapters
on diagnostic techniques and pathological evaluation. This leads on
to a detailed presentation of treatment modalities, from surgery
and radiation therapy to standard chemotherapy and targeted agents.
The coverage includes resistance to therapy and the emergence of
immunotherapy for lung cancer; in addition, the current evidence in
respect of small cell lung cancer is summarized. The book presents
insights from experts across disciplines to emphasize the
importance of collaborative care. Advances in our understanding of
issues in geriatric oncology and palliative care complete the
comprehensive discussion of lung cancer.
This, the second of two volumes on personalized medicine in lung
cancer, touches upon the recent progress in targeted drug
development based on genomics; emerging biomarkers and therapeutic
targets such as EMT, cancer stem cells, and the tumor
microenvironment; current personalized clinical management and
radiation therapy for lung cancers; and the promise of epigenetics
and next-generation sequencing for the advancements towards
personalized therapy of lung cancer patients. With chapters on
state-of-the-art therapies and technologies written by leading
experts working to develop novel companion diagnosis tools for the
personalized treatment of lung cancer patients, this volume brings
readers up-to-date by presenting the current knowledge on the
efforts to make personalized management of lung cancer patients a
reality.
Dispelling the commonly held belief that lung cancer is always
self-inflicted, this book guides patients, their loved ones, and
caregivers through diagnosis, acceptance, and treatment, and
provides support and hope to the tens of thousands of people coping
with this illness. Lung cancer is a serious illness-one that is
considered among medicine's most dreaded diagnoses. Alone, it's
responsible for 29 percent of cancer deaths in the United States
and causes more deaths than breast, colon, ovarian, and prostate
cancer combined! Additionally, lung cancer isn't typically
discovered until it causes symptoms, at which point options are
limited and the chances of a cure greatly reduced. But it doesn't
have to be this way. In this book, Dr. Eric Presser provides an
empowering, comprehensive guide to lung cancer for anyone seeking a
deeper understanding of the treatments available, coping with the
diagnosis, and dealing with the side effects associated with the
disease on both patients and their loved ones. His book offers a
complete resource for anyone touched by lung cancer, presenting the
latest scientifically tested information to help reduce the rates
of illness and infirmity and ultimately make lung cancer a thing of
the past. The book first covers the basic information necessary to
understand lung cancer, including lung anatomy. Dr. Presser then
identifies the six steps that will with help people cope with lung
cancer and take charge of their lives. The final section focuses on
nutrition and lung cancer in addition to practical concerns such as
health insurance, work and disability, and financial challenges.
Provides a crucial reference that helps patients, caregivers, and
loved ones educate themselves and obtain the best possible
treatments Discusses customized chemotherapy; treatment options for
early-stage lung cancer, including minimally invasive surgery
techniques pioneered by author Dr. Eric Presser; and today's most
promising treatments, including multimodality therapy Examines the
latest diagnostic tools for the early detection of lung cancer,
emphasizes the importance of cancer staging, and evaluates the
range of alternative treatments Guides readers concerning emotional
matters such as telling family members and dealing with guilt, and
with the practical needs of late-stage lung cancer patients
Prepare for success on respiratory therapy credentialing exams!
Updated to reflect the 2009 National Board of Respiratory Care
(NBRC) content outlines, Sills' The Comprehensive Respiratory
Therapist's Exam Review, 5th Edition helps you review for both
entry and advanced level credentialing exams. It covers every
testable subject, providing content review, self-assessment
questions, and study hints. The new Evolve website contains
electronic testing offering realistic practice for the entry-level
credentialing exam and the advanced-level credentialing Written
Registry Exam (WRE) and Clinical Simulation Exam (CSE). Self-study
questions at the end of each chapter include an answer key with
rationales to help you analyze your strengths and weaknesses in
content learned. UNIQUE! Exam Hint boxes point out point out
subjects that are frequently tested, helping you study, plan your
time, and improve your test-taking skills. Rationales for each
question provide feedback for correct and incorrect answers so you
understand why an answer is correct or incorrect and retain
information better. Difficulty level codes (recall, application,
analysis) for each question on Evolve help you prepare for
questions in the way that is most appropriate (e.g., memorization
for recall or synthesis for analysis). Special NBRC coding of
topics corresponds to every topic covered in the NBRC Detailed
Content Outline (DCO) so you can easily review each of the testable
topics. Secure Evolve website lets you experience the actual NBRC
testing environment in a computerized format. NEW! Therapist
Multiple Choice Exam (TM-CE) practice test aligns with the new 2015
NBRC Written Exam. UPDATED! Revised content reflects the 2015 NBRC
Detailed Content Outline and examination matrix so you know exactly
what to expect on the exams - and can review each of the areas
covered on the matrix. NEW! More analysis-type questions added to
the end-of-chapter self-study questions reflect changes in the
matrix content outlines. NEW! Greater consistency in formulas,
abbreviations, and equations achieved through aligning the text and
Evolve site to comprehensive Abbreviation and Equation Glossaries.
EXPANDED! 22 clinical simulations feature shortened sections and
align with the new 2015 NBRC Clinical Simulation Exam in both study
mode and exam mode, giving you the opportunity to practice this
difficult portion of the Registry Exam on Evolve. NEW! Standard
Normal Range Guide features reference tables with normal values of
various parameters used in respiratory care assessment. EXPANDED!
New practice exams on Evolve, including one 140-question TM-CE with
automatic scoring to delineate entry and advanced credentialing
levels, let you assess your understanding in both study (untimed)
and exam (timed) modes.
This volume focuses on current evidence-based pharmacological
treatments of various forms of pulmonary hypertension and provides
a comprehensive review of the latest developments in this area. The
first part of the book covers the definition, classification,
pathophysiology, pathology, biomarkers and animal models of the
disease, thus laying the conceptual basis for what follows. The
middle section provides an overview of the established therapies,
such as calcium channel blockers, prostanoids, endothelin receptor
antagonists, phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors and inhaled nitric
oxide. The last section explores novel pathways and emerging
therapeutic approaches including soluble guanylate cyclase
stimulators, Rho-kinase inhibitors, inhibitors of serotonin
receptors and transporters, peptide growth factors, vasoactive
peptides, modulators of redox equilibrium and cyclic nucleotide
homeostasis, as well as immunosuppressive and anti-proliferative
agents. Particular attention is given to the clinical applications
of these experimental therapies, that are on the horizon. The book
thus spans the continuum from basic science to clinical
applications.
This comprehensive volume on the blood-gas barrier (BGB) among
vertebrates covers its structure and composition along with aspects
of evolution, bioengineering, and morphometry. The book also
discusses the embryological development of the BGB, including
chronology of events and molecular control in vertebrates;
modulation of the barrier function, including cyclic
stretch-induced increases in alveolar epithelial permeability;
mechanisms of lung vascular/epithelial permeability; transport
mechanisms of the BGB, including sodium transport channels; factors
affecting trans-barrier traffic of fluids, such as chronic
elevation of pulmonary microvascular pressure; stress failure;
regulation and repair in acute lung injury; chronic lung disease;
and lung transportation. Ten authoritative chapters approach the
blood-gas barrier holistically, from basic structure and
development to pathology and treatment. Properties of the BGB are
discussed in the earlier chapters, followed by prenatal and
post-natal development and mechanisms of the healthy BGB. The
latter half of the book delves into the pathology of the BGB,
analyzing common afflictions and exploring options for treatment,
including its alterations during lung transplantation. Intuitively
structured and comprehensive, The Vertebrate Blood-Gas Barrier in
Health and Disease is ideal for researchers and clinicians
interested in pneumology and angiology.
This, the first of two volumes on personalized medicine in lung
cancer, touches on the core issues related to the understanding of
lung cancer-statistics and epidemiology of lung cancer-along with
the incidence of lung cancer in non-smokers. A major focus of this
volume is the state of current therapies against lung
cancer-immune, targeted therapies against EGFR TKIs, KRAS, ALK,
angiogenesis; the associated challenges, especially resistance
mechanisms; and recent progress in targeted drug development based
on metal chemistry. Chapters are written by some of the leading
experts in the field, who provide a better understanding of lung
cancer, the factors that make it lethal, and current research
focused on developing personalized treatment plans. With a unique
mix of topics, this volume summarizes the current
state-of-knowledge on lung cancer and the available therapies.
This volume presents the most recent developments in diagnosis and
treatment of patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
and those who continue to be refractory to conventional GERD
therapies. The book delineates the role of newly developed
endoscopic therapies in GERD and outlines the best candidates for
surgical fundoplication. Topics as the risks associated with GERD,
lifestyle modification in GERD and the role of H2RA and proton pump
inhibitor therapy in treating reflux disease are also explored.
Written by authorities in the field, Diagnosis and Treatment of
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease is a concise yet comprehensive
resource that is useful for primary care providers,
gastroenterologists, pulmonologists, surgeons and ENT specialists.
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