Cystic Fibrosis

NOTE EDITORE

The median age of survival for those with cystic fibrosis has risen considerably in recent years. This text thoroughly examines the developments and breakthroughs which have led to this improvement in life expectancy. With a focus on the latest discoveries in the diagnosis and treatment of the disease, this book provides a comprehensive overview of the past, current and forthcoming advancements in cystic fibrosis research and clinical care.

SOMMARIO

PrefaceContributorsPathophysiologyThe Genetics of Cystic Fibrosis Laurence Suaud and Ronald C. RubensteinIon Transport James L. Kreindler and J. Kevin FoskettMucus Abnormalities and Ciliary Dysfunction A. Whitney Brown and Scott H. DonaldsonMicrobiology in Cystic Fibrosis Paul J. Planet and Lisa SaimanInflammation in the Cystic Fibrosis Lung James F. Chmiel and Michael W. KonstanModifier Genes of Cystic Fibrosis Mitchell DrummDiagnosticsCystic Fibrosis: Diagnosis, Sweat Testing, and Newborn Screening Brian P. O’SullivanDiagnostic Approach to Diseases Associated with Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator Gene Mutations Chee Y. Ooi (Keith), Elizabeth Tullis, and Peter R. DurieLung Function Testing in Infants Jessica E. Pittman and Stephanie D. DavisAssessment of Lung Function in Young Children with Cystic Fibrosis Fariba Rezaee and Clement L. RenLung Function Testing in School-Age Children with Cystic Fibrosis Oscar H. Mayer and Julian L. AllenThoracic Imaging in Cystic Fibrosis Pulmonary Disease Molly Raske and Alan S. BrodyClinical Manifestations and TreatmentPulmonary Manifestations Andrew BushTreatment Strategies for Maintaining Pulmonary Health in Cystic Fibrosis Susanna A. McColleyMucolytic Therapy and Airway Clearance Techniques Felix Ratjen and Craig LapinPulmonary Exacerbations Don B. Sanders and Margaret RosenfeldGastrointestinal Complications of Cystic Fibrosis Maria Mascarenhas and Asim MaqboolLiver Disease Meghana N. Sathe and Andrew P. FeranchakNutrition Asim Maqbool, Kelly Dougherty, Alisha J. Rovner, Suzanne H. Michel, and Virginia A. StallingsBone Health and Treatment Nadine G. Haddad and Linda A. DiMeglioCystic Fibrosis–Related Diabetes and Management Andrea Kelly and Andrew C. CalabriaOther Extrapulmonary Complications and Treatment Joshua P. Needleman and Suzanne E. BeckChronic Respiratory Failure and the Roles of Noninvasive Ventilation and LungTransplantation Samuel Goldfarb and Howard B. PanitchGene Repair: Past, Present, and Future Christian Mueller and Terence R. FlotteRestoration of CFTR Function with Small-Molecule Modulators Wynton Hoover and John P. ClancyPsychosocial Considerations and Care SystemsQuality Improvement in Cystic Fibrosis Care Michael S. SchechterCystic Fibrosis and Infection Control Susan Rettig and Susan CoffinTransition to Adult Care Sherstin G. Truitt and James R. YankaskasReproduction, Sexuality, and Fertility Lisa K. Tuchman and Ioanna K. GisoneA Biopsychosocial Model of Cystic Fibrosis: Social and Emotional Functioning, Adherence, and Quality of Life David Barker and Alexandra L. QuittnerPalliative and End-of-Life Care in Cystic Fibrosis Walter M. Robinson and Jeffrey C. KlickIndex

ALTRE INFORMAZIONI

• Condizione: Nuovo
• ISBN: 9781439801819
• Collana: Lung Biology in Health and Disease
• Dimensioni: 9 x 6 in Ø 1.85 lb
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Illustration Notes: 100 b/w images
• Pagine Arabe: 44
• Pagine Romane: d