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      • Respiratory medicine
        March 2013

        Fast Facts: Asthma

        by Stephen T Holgate, Jo A Douglass

        Fast Facts: Asthma delivers a clear practical message – improved asthma control can be achieved through efficient commonsense delivery of asthma care, alongside strategies that improve patient self-management and medication use. This fully updated fourth edition examines the essentials of good asthma care.

      • Respiratory medicine
        May 2013

        Advances in Smoking Cessation

        by Riccardo Polosa, Pasquale Caponnetto

        With approximately 5.4 million deaths annually, tobacco smoking is the leading noninfectious cause of premature mortality in the world. This book of 20 chapters from international experts comprehensively explores smoking-related health issues. The editors have paid special attention to the structure and content of Advances in Smoking Cessation so that only truly ground-breaking yet practical aspects of the topic would be dissected out to offer the reader a terrific learning experience.

      • Respiratory medicine
        January 2012

        Addressing Unmet Medical Needs in COPD Management

        by Peter J Barnes

        Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is as a major global health problem; in most countries incidence is increasing, and COPD is predicted to become the fourth leading cause of death in the world by 2030. There has been important progress in management of COPD over the past decade, and this book highlights these advances in drug therapy. After a review of current management, the new developments in long-acting bronchodilators and combinations are reviewed. There is a need to find new treatments and several types of new drug are currently in development. A phosphodiesterase-4 inhibitor – roflumilast – is the first anti-inflammatory treatment that has been specifically approved for COPD and its place in therapy is discussed. In the future, it will be important to individualize treatment according to the phenotype of the patients and this may require the development of biomarkers to predict and monitor response. This book therefore brings together some of the new information about drug therapy of COPD and also looks towards future developments in this important area.

      • Respiratory medicine
        January 2012

        Advances in Asthma Management

        by Riccardo Polosa, Gabriella Papale, Stephen T Holgate

        Asthma is a common chronic inflammatory disease of the airways that has received significant attention in recent years and around which there has developed a substantial literature. This fifteen-chapter book represents a significant enhancement to that knowledge base. The Editors have brought together international experts to create a well rounded collection of articles addressing the main issues relating to the disease, its management and the current guidelines available. Moreover, they have ensured that the key practical aspects of the topic are dissected out in order to provide a great learning experience for the reader. As such, this work constitutes a highly educational volume that resonates with the future directions for asthma management.

      • Respiratory medicine
        June 2013

        Current & Emerging Pharmaceutical Treatments for Cystic Fibrosis Lung Disease

        by Eric WFW Alton, Jane C Davies, Uta Griesenbach

        This book contains contributions on cystic fibrosis (CF) lung disease from leading international investigators. In eight chapters, they describe exciting progress in each of their respective fields, from pathogenesis through symptomatic treatments to addressing the basic defect. Each describes an iterative process in the best traditions of science; hypotheses being tested, rejected or improved. All of the authors have made major contributions to the cause of CF research and treatment over many years, and in this book the Editors have encouraged them to speculate and to be controversial where necessary, providing genuine insight through their experience and expertise.

      • Respiratory medicine

        The Management of COPD in Primary and Secondary Care

        An Introduction

        by Dave Lynes

        COPD is preventable and treatable, yet its low profile and late presentation means that many people are not diagnosed until the disease has progressed to a moderate or severe stage, where interventions are less effective. The education of all healthcare professionals is therefore essential in improving care for this patient group. It is not simply a disease of the airways; it also has cognitive and social aspects and if care is to be optimised it needs to be approached holistically. "This book addresses a wide range of issues and includes a chapter on the patient's perspective, written by a patient, which gives useful insights. It merits a place in the healthcare library." Gill Hall, Chief Executive, Respiratory Education UK CONTENTS INCLUDE: Pathological processes, aetiology and natural history The patient's perspective Assessment and diagnosis Pharmacological management of chronic disease Managing an exacerbation in primary care Management of respiratory failure caused by exacerbations Smoking and smoking cessation Holistic issues Domiciliary oxygen therapy Pulmonary rehabilitation

      • Respiratory medicine
        January 2009

        Fast Facts: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

        by William MacNee, Stephen Rennard

        Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a heterogeneous collection of respiratory syndromes with overlapping manifestations. As well as the characteristic shortness of breath, the disease is associated with a number of comorbidities that can present major clinical problems for the individual. Fast Facts: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is an invaluable resource for all healthcare professionals, full of practical information on the early recognition, stabilization and successful management of this multifaceted disease. Table of contents: Pathology and pathogenesis Etiology and natural history Clinical features Lung function tests Imaging Smoking cessation Therapy in stable disease Acute exacerbations of COPD Future trends

      • Agriculture & farming
        May 2023

        Integrated Disease Management: Principles & Practices

        by Sanjeev Kumar

        The book Integrated Disease Management is written for Students. The main features of this volume are as follows: 1.The book has been carefully designed for maximum comprehension by children with minimum effort. 2Each chapter is designed to provide a thorough understanding of key concepts and help students develop their investigative skills. 3.The content is presented point by point, which not only arouses students interest but also simplifies the comprehension process. 4.Fun time is good ice breaker and prepares the students for the information to follow. 5.Infohive inspires young minds to learn new things and broaden their horizons. 6.The language is simple and easy to understand. 7.This book will be of great help to teachers and students in the field of plant pathology

      • Medicine
        August 2016

        Fast Facts: Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer

        NSCLC

        by Mary O’Brien, Benjamin Besse

        Rapid developments in the classification, screening and treatment of non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) are improving outcomes for patients with the disease. This insightful guide is designed to bring you up to speed with recent advances, including: - the latest CT-based screening and interval growth imaging techniques - proposed changes to the TNM classification system - the increasing trend for minimally invasive and lung-sparing surgery - stereotactic radiation for early-stage tumors - new targeted therapies - breakthroughs in personalized medicine. Today's developments will change tomorrow?s standards of care. Fast Facts: Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer is important reading for all health professionals and medical trainees working in this fast-moving area. ;

      • Medicine
        August 2015

        Fast Facts: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

        by William MacNee, M. Bradley Drummond

        Although there is no cure for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), encouraging smoking cessation and a combination of pharmacological and non-pharmacological management may prevent deterioration of the condition, improve lung function and thus symptoms, and improve health status and functional ability of patients. These are attainable goals that will ultimately improve the quality of life for patients and may also decrease the healthcare costs associated with this disease. This fully updated third edition of Fast Facts: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease offers a concise and expert review of: • current guidelines • the disease process, its causes and progression • diagnostic techniques, including lung function tests and imaging • differential diagnoses • the main clinical features, systemic effects and comorbidities • current treatments to reduce symptoms and improve lung function in stable disease • the prevention and management of acute exacerbations • the latest clinical trial results, supporting aggressive therapy to reduce lung function decline • risk factor reduction, primarily through smoking cessation • future diagnostic and therapeutic developments. Intended as a practical and accessible resource for all general practitioners, practice nurses, specialist nurses, junior hospital doctors, paramedics, medical students and other allied healthcare professionals, this handbook will provide a ‘breath of fresh air’ to the field of COPD. ;

      • Medicine
        January 2010

        Fast Facts: Asthma

        by Stephen T Holgate, Jo Douglass

        Despite the availability of many effective treatments for asthma, patients' control of the condition is often suboptimal. Now in its third edition, Fast Facts: Asthma delivers a clear practical message - improved asthma control can be achieved through efficient commonsense delivery of asthma care. This highly readable and well-illustrated book examines the essentials of good asthma care, distilled from the latest international guidelines and best available evidence. These include: - accurate asthma diagnosis - identification of risk factors and triggers - objective assessment of airway inflammation and severity - practical and convenient measurement of lung function - effective delivery of inhaled medication - the recommended stepwise approach to asthma treatment - recognition and treatment of acute asthma attacks - individualized management plans and patient education. The practical applied information presented in this fully updated edition of Fast Facts: Asthma is designed to help healthcare professionals in primary care improve treatment, reduce dependence on reliever medication, achieve near-normal lung function and improve quality of life in all patients with asthma.

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