Lung Biology in Health and Disease
Lung Development and Regeneration
1st Edition
Edited
By Donald J. Massaro, Gloria DeCarlo Massaro, Pierre Chambon
September 09, 2004
This reference compiles the most current technical and biological data available to survey the state-of-science in the care and management of patients with bronchopulmonary dysplasia, COPD, and other forms of lung disease-tracking the initiation and progression of processes that cause airway ...
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
1st Edition
Edited
By Joseph P. Lynch
December 18, 2003
A discussion of the epidemiology, clinical features, and differential diagnoses of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). Key topics include the role of polymorphonuclear leukocytes in the pathogenesis of pulmonary fibrosis, and current treatment options, including medical therapy and lung ...
Lung Volume Reduction Surgery for Emphysema
1st Edition
Edited
By Henry E. Fessler, John J. Reilly, Jr., David Sugarbaker
November 14, 2003
Considering the epidemiology of COPD, this title collects all available knowledge on the subject, featuring data on the national emphysema treatment trial. It explores the epidemiology of emphysema, the management of complications and surgical controversies in lung volume reduction surgery for ...
Upper and Lower Respiratory Disease
1st Edition
Edited
By Jonathan Corren, Alkis Togias, Jean Bousquet
August 29, 2003
Focusing specifically on the inter-relationship between the nose and the lungs, this reference examines the structural connections between the upper and lower airways and explores the microscopic and gross anatomy of the respiratory tract. Considering functional relationships, as well as human and ...
Proteoglycans in Lung Disease
1st Edition
By Hari G. Garg
October 16, 2002
Discusses new treatment strategies for malignant mesothelioma, pulmonary edema, fibrosis, asthma, emphysema, and bronchiectasis.Proteoglycans in Lung Disease considersglycosaminoglycans as novel therapeutic agents or targets in lung disease the role of proteoglycans in determining mechanical ...
IgE and Anti-IgE Therapy in Asthma and Allergic Disease
1st Edition
Edited
By Robert Fick
April 24, 2002
Exploring the role of Immunoglobulin-E (IgE) in human disease, this reference summarizes current research on the mechanisms and utilization of anti-IgE therapeutics in the treatment of IgE-mediated allergic disease, inflammation, and asthma-discussing the structural composition of high- and ...
Inhaled Steroids in Asthma: Optimizing Effects in the Airways
1st Edition
By Robert P. Schleimer
November 21, 2001
This book sums up the mechanistic basis, current status, and future prospects of steroid inhalation as the cornerstone of prophylactic asthma therapy, identifying its kinetic basis-especially the essential airway selectivity-and including a historical account of inhaled glucocorticoid ...
Asthma and Respiratory Infections
1st Edition
By David P. Skoner
November 08, 2000
Performing a thorough and detailed study of one of the most common yet less accurately understood causes of human illness, this all-inclusive reference examines the epidemiology, pathophysiology, and future treatment options for asthma and respiratory infections. Contains up-to-date results from ...
Lung Surfactants: Basic Science and Clinical Applications
1st Edition
Edited
By Robert H. Notter
July 18, 2000
Integrating basic and clinical research on the biophysical and physiological functions of pulmonary surfactants, this practical reference presents thorough, cutting-edge coverage on surfactant-related lung disease. Manage neonatal respiratory distress syndrome (RDS), acute respiratory distress ...
Regulation of Sleep and Circadian Rhythms
1st Edition
Edited
By Fred Turek
May 06, 1999
Providing an up-to-date overview of the field, this state-of-the-art reference details how sleep and circadian rhythms are interconnected, revealing the impact of various disease states on, and the molecular and genetic basis for, disrupted sleep and circadian rhythmicity and their effects on ...
Pediatric Asthma
1st Edition
By Shirley J. Murphy, H. William Kelly
January 04, 1999
An up-to-the-minute reference guide for health professionals confronting pulmonary disorders in children, Pediatric Asthma offers the latest findings on this classification-defying disease and related conditions. Written by more than 20 international experts in the field, the book focuses on drug ...
Human Immunodeficiency Virus and the Lung
1st Edition
By Mark J. Rosen, James M. Beck
June 26, 1998
Synthesizing disparate information into a readily accessible format, this insightful volume presents state-of-the-art reviews on the basic and clinical features of pulmonary diseases in HIV-infected individuals-informing critical decision making as well as suggesting avenues for future research. A ...