Cystic Fibrosis (eBook, ePUB)

Redaktion: Allen, Julian; Rubenstein, Ronald; Panitch, Howard

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

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.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis
• Erscheinungstermin: 19. April 2016
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781040158425
• Artikelnr.: 72524419

Autorenporträt

Julian L. Allen, Howard B. Panitch, Ronald C. Rubenstein, all from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.

Inhaltsangabe

Preface
Pathophysiology
The Genetics of Cystic Fibrosis
Ion Transport
Mucus Abnormalities and Ciliary Dysfunction
Microbiology in Cystic Fibrosis
Inflammation in the Cystic Fibrosis Lung
Modifier Genes of Cystic Fibrosis
Diagnostics
Cystic Fibrosis: Diagnosis, Sweat Testing, and Newborn Screening
Diagnostic Approach to Diseases Associated with Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator Gene Mutations
Lung Function Testing in Infants
Assessment of Lung Function in Young Children with Cystic Fibrosis
Lung Function Testing in School-Age Children with Cystic Fibrosis
Thoracic Imaging in Cystic Fibrosis Pulmonary Disease
Clinical Manifestations and Treatment
Pulmonary Manifestations
Treatment Strategies for Maintaining Pulmonary Health in Cystic Fibrosis
Mucolytic Therapy and Airway Clearance Techniques
Pulmonary Exacerbations
Gastrointestinal Complications of Cystic Fibrosis
Liver Disease
Nutrition
Bone Health and Treatment
Cystic Fibrosis-Related Diabetes and Management
Other Extrapulmonary Complications and Treatment
Chronic Respiratory Failure and the Roles of Noninvasive Ventilation and Lung Transplantation
Gene Repair: Past, Present, and Future
Restoration of CFTR Function with Small-Molecule Modulators
Psychosocial Considerations and Care Systems
Quality Improvement in Cystic Fibrosis Care
Cystic Fibrosis and Infection Control
Transition to Adult Care
Reproduction, Sexuality, and Fertility
A Biopsychosocial Model of Cystic Fibrosis: Social and Emotional Functioning, Adherence, and Quality of Life
Palliative and End-of-Life Care in Cystic Fibrosis