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Univ. of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Comprehensive text for the diagnosis and care of adults with cystic fibrosis. Text is organized by the organ systems most affected by CF: molecular and cellular bases of disease pathogenesis, pulmonary disease, gastrointestinal system, and other organ systems. Extensively referenced. DNLM: Cystic Fibrosis--in adulthood. ... Read more

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Cystic Fibrosis in Adults [Illustrated] (Hardcover)
This is an incredible book that can assist any adult CF patient. The authors work in North Carolina at UNC and have an excellent grasp of the problems the disease has on parients and more importantly, they understand the progression in adults.

For someone looking to understand the reasons for the tests, and what the goals are in treating adult CF patients, this is the book to get. ... Read more

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Defects in Secretion of Cystic Fibrosis presents an overview on current research from leading experts in North America and Europe. This update on cystic fibrosis provides in depth original work as well as review material on many of the relevant physiological and molecular topics in the field. Subjects covered include the interplay of the various epithelial ion channels, the underlying intracellular signal transduction, mucus secretion, and novel approaches to develop drugs against cystic fibrosis. This book brings together physicians, physiologists, and other scientists involved in basic research, from molecular biology to drug design and introduces novel investigative and therapeutic aspects of secretion disorders relevant in cystic fibrosis and related diseases.

This book will be of interest to Molecular biologists, physiologists, scientists working in pharmaceutical research and drug developement, physicians and researchers in Cystic fibrosis and related diseases.

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Presents the proceedings of a symposium held under the auspices of the Public Health Laboratory Service in London, May 3, 2002. ... Read more

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(Arnold) Rutgers Univ., Camden, NJ. Discusses the psychological impact of cystic fibrosis on individuals with this illness, and their families. Considers new approaches to issues including adherence to therapy, communication within families, staff burnout, and education and counseling. For clinicians and researchers. ... Read more

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The CFTR chloride channel is one of the most well studiedtransport proteins in biology. Yet there remain many mysteries aboutthe functional properties and biological roles of this ABCtransporter. This book addresses a select series of 'hot' topics thatrelate to the function of CFTR, and the links between CFTR dysfunctionand human disease (i.e., cystic fibrosis). The timeliness of thesetopics distinguishes this collection from previous volumes of thistype. Given the general interest in CFTR, this collection will appealto a broad readership with interests in CFTR, cystic fibrosis, ionchannels and ABC transporters. ... Read more

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In Cystic Fibrosis:Infection, Immunopathology, and Host Response, Richard Moss has organized a vanguard survey of the latest strategies for the control and reversal of this deadly disease that the tremendous advances in experimental medicine during the 1980s have made possible. These up-to-date reviews address both the nature and consequences of the complex interactions between microbial pathogens and respiratory epithelial surfaces that are of special interest to biomedical scientists and physicians concerned with the clinical manifestations of the disease's typically disordered cell biology.

Chapters by leading experimental and clinical pathologists cover a broad spectrum of topics, including:the relationship between atopy and cystic fibrosis • impact of respiratory viral infections in patients with cystic fibrosis • In¼ammation in the lung in cystic fibrosis • drug allergy in cystic fibrosis.

Cystic Fibrosis:Infection, Immunopathology, and Host Response is today's essential resource for all microbiologists, clinical immunologist, allergists, infectious disease specialists, pulmonologists, and other clinical investigators and physicians interested in either research or patient care. ... Read more

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Defective genes are responsible for an estimated 4,000 hereditary disorders. Children inherit these disorders from their parents in many different ways. While biomedical researchers have now identified most genes associated with genetic diseases, there are no absolute cures for these diseases today. Scientific advances have enabled affected people to experience longer and more comfortable lives, because they and their families have more beneficial means of coping with genetic disorders.

This second edition Sourcebook provides new and updated information to help laypeople understand the working of genes, the ethics of gene testing, and the causes and treatments of some of the most common genetic disorders. The book also covers the lifestyle expectations of individuals who suffer with these disorders, their disease management and care, and current research initiatives to prevent and cure gene defects. A glossary of genetic terminology and a directory of resources provide additional support and information. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Family Practice News, published by International Medical News Group on September 1, 2003. The length of the article is 513 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Derm diagnosis.(Clinical Rounds)(rash caused by malnutrition in an infant with cystic fibrosis)
Author: Timothy F. Kirn
Publication: Family Practice News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: September 1, 2003
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 33Issue: 17Page: 30(1)

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This comprehensive text focuses on the nature of malnutrition in Cystic Fibrosis (CF), its manage-ment and prevention, and on the interrelated topic of gastroin-testinal manifestations of CF, many of which have only recently been characterized and defined.This valuable book serves as a basis for subsequent research and the institution of programs to reverse or prevent nutritional and gastrointestinal manifesta-tion.It is a welcome new text for direct-care givers of CF pa-tients, particularly physicians, gastroenterologists, and nutri-tionists as well as researchers. ... Read more

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Here is an easy-to-understand, up-to-date treatment of cystic fibrosis, one of the most common genetic disorders. The volume maps the considerable recent progress made in developing an understanding of the disease, providing complete explanations of the latest research findings.It consolidates the available knowledge in the field, giving the reader a comprehensive source of information on such important developments as the availability of prenatal diagnosis for at-risk families, nutritional and psychological information, and perhaps most importantly, groundbreaking new techniques in molecular biology which will help to uncover the cause of this devastating disease. ... Read more

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Discusses what cystic fibrosis is and how it affects the body. Also explains how the disease is diagnosed and managed currently and how it may be managed in the future. Includes information on finding support and living with the condition. ... Read more

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This up-to-the-minute single-source reference provides a complete overview of cystic fibrosis (CF) care for the hospitalized patient, assisting in the successful development of effective management approaches to many of the serious symptoms and complications associated with both the disease and its related long-term treatment effects.Detailing the general principles for inpatient therapy, continued hospitalization, and terminal care, and optimal treatment of specific CF manifestations and complications, Treatment of the Hospitalized Cystic Fibrosis Patient offers the latest contributions on pertinent topics such as antibiotic combinations and doses pre- and post-lung transplant care constipation and distal intestinal obstruction syndrome complications of multilobular biliary cirrhosis anti-inflammatory treatmentand much more!Written by internationally recognized experts and furnished with over 1000 literature citations, tables, figures, and photographs, this practical volume is invaluable for pulmonologists, physiologists, pediatricians, internists, chest physicians, gastroenterologists, transplant surgeons, respiratory therapists, and medical and graduate school students in these disciplines. ... Read more