Download or read book Respiratory Medicine Current Progress written by Elijah Jones and published by . This book was released on 2019-06-18 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Respiratory medicine is a branch of internal medicine concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of the conditions and diseases of the chest. Pulmonary medicine is also actively associated with intensive care medicine, particularly in patients requiring life support and mechanical ventilation. Certain respiratory diseases are triggered by an exposure to toxins like coal mining fumes, tobacco smoke and asbestos. They may also be caused by infectious agents like certain birds and malt processing. Some conditions are heritable such as alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency and cystic fibrosis. Physical examination for the presence or absence of clubbing, palpation of the cervical lymph nodes, auscultation and percussion of the lung fields is done for determining the condition. Research in respiratory medicine investigates possible treatments for diseases such as lung cancer and pulmonary tuberculosis, along with their underlying causes. This book is a compilation of chapters that discuss the most vital concepts and emerging trends in respiratory medicine. The various advancements in the diagnosis and surgical management of respiratory diseases are glanced at and their implications and ramifications are looked in detail. It includes contributions of experts and scientists, which will provide innovative insights in this domain of medical science.

Download or read book Current Progress in Respiratory Medicine written by Miguel Rodriguez and published by Hayle Medical. This book was released on 2019-06-17 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Respiratory medicine, widely known as pulmonology, is a field of medicine concerned with diseases related to the respiratory tract. The human respiratory tract is that part of the respiratory system which is involved with respiration. Respiratory medicine is a branch of internal medicine. A specialist in this field is called a respiratory therapist. Such doctors deal with chest conditions, including asthma, pneumonia and tuberculosis. Interventional pulmonology is a new sub-speciality, which falls under the domain of respiratory medicine. It is concerned with the use of minimally invasive endoscopic procedures for diagnosing and treating respiratory diseases. Pleuroscopy and bronchoscopy are two therapeutic procedures used in interventional pulmonology. This book unfolds the innovative aspects of respiratory medicine which will be crucial for the progress of this field in the future. It elucidates new techniques and their applications in a multidisciplinary manner. As this field is emerging at a rapid pace, the contents of this book will help the readers understand the modern concepts and applications of the subject.

Download or read book Encyclopedia of Respiratory Medicine written by and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2021-10-15 with total page 3400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Encyclopedia of Respiratory Medicine, Second Edition explores the key processes of lung diseases and their diagnosis and management. It dissects the molecular and cellular biology, physiology and immunology that underpin normal lung function as well as the aberrations that occur in respiratory diseases, from common disorders such as asthma and COPD to rarer lung diseases such as cystic fibrosis, interstitial lung diseases and pulmonary hypertension. The pace of science and impact on our understanding of lung disease has been astonishing over the last decade and here we update on the most recent scientific developments that will underpin the next generation of advances in how we diagnose and treat respiratory disorders. Written in at a time when the globe is in the grip of respiratory pandemic, lung disease has never been so prominent in the public and political conscious. This completely overhauled new edition encompasses 415 chapters, across 6 volumes, from renowned authorities across the globe covering the scientific basis of respiratory medicine, current concepts of underlying science and disease pathogenesis, as well as a review of current care and treatment of respiratory diseases. The vast majority of chapters are brand new, with a small portion being thoroughly revised and updated from the previous edition to reflect the significant developments that have taken place in the scientific basis of respiratory diseases as well as the progress in adopting new treatment modalities. This new edition of the Encyclopedia will provide new researchers in respiratory medicine with a solid foundation in unfamiliar topics and will update more experienced researchers seeking to step outside their core areas of research and to put their work into a broader context. A feature throughout is concise and clear prose that will be appropriate for non-specialists. Each article also contains clear diagrams that can be used as teaching aids. Encyclopedic coverage of respiratory medicine and research: a 'one-stop' resource covering the entire scope of modern respiratory medicine Renowned Editorial and Contributor board: a truly global collaboration bringing together some of the most authoritative voices in respiratory medicine Educational and foundational resource: chapters are concise and accessible, providing an authoritative introduction for non-specialists, as well as up-to-date, foundational content for those familiar with the field. The thematic structure represents a valuable compass for navigating the field across its main branches and for finding information quickly Multimedia-rich content: contains hundreds of clear and helpful illustrations that can be used as teaching aids Subject index, hyperlinked cross-references and references: these features will make it easy to find specific topics, related articles and cited literature

Download or read book Kendig and Chernick s Disorders of the Respiratory Tract in Children E Book written by Robert W. Wilmott and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2012-02-25 with total page 1163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kendig, Chernick’s Disorders of the Respiratory Tract in Children is the definitive medical reference book to help you confront critical challenges using the latest knowledge and techniques. You’ll get the state-of-the-art answers you need to offer the best care to young patients. Tackle the toughest challenges and improve patient outcomes with coverage of all the common and rare respiratory problems found in newborns and children worldwide. Get a solid foundation of knowledge to better understand and treat your patients through coverage of the latest basic science and its relevance to clinical problems. Get comprehensive, authoritative coverage on today’s hot topics, such as interstitial lung disease, respiratory disorders in the newborn, congenital lung disease, swine flu, genetic testing for disease and the human genome, inflammatory cytokines in the lung, new radiologic techniques, diagnostic imaging of the respiratory tract, and pulmonary function tests. Learn from the experts with contributions from 100 world authorities in the fields of pediatrics, pulmonology, neurology, microbiology, cardiology, physiology, diagnostic imaging, anesthesiology, otolaryngology, allergy, and surgery.

Download or read book A Nationwide Framework for Surveillance of Cardiovascular and Chronic Lung Diseases written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2011-08-26 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chronic diseases are common and costly, yet they are also among the most preventable health problems. Comprehensive and accurate disease surveillance systems are needed to implement successful efforts which will reduce the burden of chronic diseases on the U.S. population. A number of sources of surveillance data-including population surveys, cohort studies, disease registries, administrative health data, and vital statistics-contribute critical information about chronic disease. But no central surveillance system provides the information needed to analyze how chronic disease impacts the U.S. population, to identify public health priorities, or to track the progress of preventive efforts. A Nationwide Framework for Surveillance of Cardiovascular and Chronic Lung Diseases outlines a conceptual framework for building a national chronic disease surveillance system focused primarily on cardiovascular and chronic lung diseases. This system should be capable of providing data on disparities in incidence and prevalence of the diseases by race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and geographic region, along with data on disease risk factors, clinical care delivery, and functional health outcomes. This coordinated surveillance system is needed to integrate and expand existing information across the multiple levels of decision making in order to generate actionable, timely knowledge for a range of stakeholders at the local, state or regional, and national levels. The recommendations presented in A Nationwide Framework for Surveillance of Cardiovascular and Chronic Lung Diseases focus on data collection, resource allocation, monitoring activities, and implementation. The report also recommends that systems evolve along with new knowledge about emerging risk factors, advancing technologies, and new understanding of the basis for disease. This report will inform decision-making among federal health agencies, especially the Department of Health and Human Services; public health and clinical practitioners; non-governmental organizations; and policy makers, among others.

Download or read book Targeting Chronic Inflammatory Lung Diseases Using Advanced Drug Delivery Systems written by Kamal Dua and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2020-08-04 with total page 620 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Targeting Chronic Inflammatory Lung Diseases Using Advanced Drug Delivery Systems explores the development of novel therapeutics and diagnostics to improve pulmonary disease management, looking down to the nanoscale level for an efficient system of targeting and managing respiratory disease. The book examines numerous nanoparticle-based drug systems such as nanocrystals, dendrimers, polymeric micelles, protein-based, carbon nanotube, and liposomes that can offer advantages over traditional drug delivery systems. Starting with a brief introduction on different types of nanoparticles in respiratory disease conditions, the book then focuses on current trends in disease pathology that use different in vitro and in vivo models. The comprehensive resource is designed for those new to the field and to specialized scientists and researchers involved in pulmonary research and drug development. - Explores recent perspectives and challenges regarding the management and diagnosis of chronic respiratory diseases - Provides insights into how advanced drug delivery systems can be effectively formulated and delivered for the management of various pulmonary diseases - Includes the most recent information on diagnostic methods and treatment strategies using controlled drug delivery systems (including nanotechnology)

Download or read book Outcomes in Clinical Trials written by Martin Kolb and published by European Respiratory Society. This book was released on 2013-12-01 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The traditional end-points for clinical studies of lung diseases were based on functional parameters. Their value as surrogate markers for disease activity and progression has been increasingly questioned by scientists, carers, regulatory agencies and funding bodies. Novel tools and methods with regard to biomarkers and patient-reported outcomes have made these parameters emerge from their status as interesting secondary end-points and become potential primary outcomes for clinical trials. Nevertheless, their relevance and validity still needs to be proven. This issue of the European Respiratory Monograph describes the current status regarding end-points in all relevant areas of pulmonary medicine.

Download or read book Recent Progress in Pulmonary Medicine written by Lily Hartman and published by Hayle Medical. This book was released on 2019-06-10 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pulmonology is the branch of science and medicine, which is concerned with the disorders related to the respiratory tract. It is a sub-field of internal medicine. Some common disorders associated with the respiratory tract include common cold, pulmonary embolism, asthma, sinusitis, pneumonia, pharyngitis and tuberculosis. Auscultation for unusual breath sounds and percussion of the lung fields for dullness or hyper-resonance, pulmonary function tests, chest X-rays and CT scans are common ways to diagnose respiratory diseases. Inhalers are considered effective in the treatment of asthma. Other treatment methods include oxygen therapy and mechanical ventilation. Pulmonary medicine is an upcoming field of medicine that has undergone rapid development over the past few decades. The various advancements in pulmonology are glanced at and their applications as well as ramifications are looked at in detail. As this field is emerging at a rapid pace, the contents of this book will help the readers understand the modern concepts and applications of the subject.

Download or read book Disease Control Priorities in Developing Countries written by Dean T. Jamison and published by World Bank Publications. This book was released on 2006-04-02 with total page 1449 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on careful analysis of burden of disease and the costs ofinterventions, this second edition of 'Disease Control Priorities in Developing Countries, 2nd edition' highlights achievable priorities; measures progresstoward providing efficient, equitable care; promotes cost-effectiveinterventions to targeted populations; and encourages integrated effortsto optimize health. Nearly 500 experts - scientists, epidemiologists, health economists,academicians, and public health practitioners - from around the worldcontributed to the data sources and methodologies, and identifiedchallenges and priorities, resulting in this integrated, comprehensivereference volume on the state of health in developing countries.

Download or read book Sj Current Opinion Pulmonr Medic written by and published by . This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This reader-friendly resource provides a powerful, broad-based perspective on the most important advances from throughout the world literature. Featuring renowned guest editors and focusing exclusively on one to three topics, every issue of Current Opinion in Pulmonary Medicine delivers unvarnished, expert assessments of developments from the previous year. Insightful editorials and on-the-mark invited reviews cover key subjects such as asthma; obstructive, occupational, and environmental diseases; disorders of pulmonary circulation; neoplasms of the lung; sleep and respiratory neurobiology; and cystic fibrosis--some nine items in all of major relevance. All reviews are supplemented with an indispensable section, "References and Recommended Reading." At the back of each volume is "Current World Literature, " an exceptionally thorough bibliography culled from several hundred top journals in the field. Facts and Features: - access to crucial developments from the broadest range of resources - current clinical advances in a clear, readable format - expert annotations of the relevant original papers - comprehensive bibliographic listings from the most respected journals - Full text online at www.co-pulmonarymedicine.com

Download or read book Lung Stem Cells in Development Health and Disease written by Nikolic, Marko Z. and published by European Respiratory Society. This book was released on 2021-04-01 with total page 395 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most organs in the adult human body are able to maintain themselves and undergo repair after injury; these processes are largely dependent on stem cells. In this Monograph, the Guest Editors bring together leading authors in the field to provide information about the different classes of stem cells present both in the developing and adult lung: where they are found, how they function in homeostasis and pathologic conditions, the mechanisms that regulate their behaviour, and how they may be harnessed for therapeutic purposes. The book focuses on stem cells in the mouse and human lung but also includes the ferret as an increasingly important new model organism. Chapters also discuss how lung tissue, including endogenous stem cells, can be generated in vitro from pluripotent stem cell lines. This state-of-the-art collection comprehensively covers one of the most exciting areas of respiratory science

Download or read book Respiratory Epidemiology written by Isabella Annesi-Maesano and published by European Respiratory Society. This book was released on 2014-09-01 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over the last decade, the volume of research into the pathophysiology and genetics of pulmonary diseases has increased greatly. This has led to the development of new treatments and therapies for many diseases, including lung cancer, asthma and cystic fibrosis. This issue of the ERS Monograph comprehensively demonstrates the developments in respiratory medicine in recent years. It outlines the importance of epidemiology in respiratory medicine, and will prove a methodological tool that will help disease management. It should also be used as an advocacy tool for the sake of public health.

Download or read book ERS Handbook of Respiratory Medicine written by Paolo Palange and published by European Respiratory Society. This book was released on 2019-09-01 with total page 891 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The European Respiratory Society (ERS) Handbook of Respiratory Medicine, now in its third edition, is a concise, compact and easy-to-read guide to each of the key areas in respiratory medicine. Its 20 sections, written by clinicians and researchers at the forefront of the field, explain the structure and function of the respiratory system, its disorders and how to treat them. The Handbook is a must-have for anyone who intends to remain up to date in the field, and to have within arm's reach a reference that covers everything from the basics to the latest developments in respiratory medicine.

Download or read book Cell Therapy For Lung Disease written by Julia M Polak and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2010-03-17 with total page 529 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The use of stem cells to help with lung regeneration and repair is a novel therapy which could help phase out the need for conventional surgical or pharmacological approaches currently employed to treat diseases of the lung or other organs. The present book explores all avenues of this new form of medical care, moving swiftly, but in depth, from the basic science of lung development, to the analyses of different stem cell types available for regeneration and on to the application of this knowledge base in initial clinical trials.In this volume a stellar group of researchers converge, from different angles, to help towards clarifying the basic mechanisms of lung repair. These range from basic concepts of regeneration and lung development, the analyses of a variety of cell types that may be involved in lung repair, to ways of creating complex lung structures, including artificial and bioartificial lungs. The book offers an insight into repair mechanisms of the diseased lung, the role of specific lung niches and provides information on initial clinical trials as well as the use of stem cells as vehicles for gene therapy. Ingenious technological aspects of assessing stem cell engraftment of stem cell bioprocessing are also included in this volume./a

Download or read book How Tobacco Smoke Causes Disease written by United States. Public Health Service. Office of the Surgeon General and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 728 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report considers the biological and behavioral mechanisms that may underlie the pathogenicity of tobacco smoke. Many Surgeon General's reports have considered research findings on mechanisms in assessing the biological plausibility of associations observed in epidemiologic studies. Mechanisms of disease are important because they may provide plausibility, which is one of the guideline criteria for assessing evidence on causation. This report specifically reviews the evidence on the potential mechanisms by which smoking causes diseases and considers whether a mechanism is likely to be operative in the production of human disease by tobacco smoke. This evidence is relevant to understanding how smoking causes disease, to identifying those who may be particularly susceptible, and to assessing the potential risks of tobacco products.

Download or read book SARS MERS and other Viral Lung Infections written by David S. Hui and published by European Respiratory Society. This book was released on 2016-06-01 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Viral respiratory tract infections are important and common causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. In the past two decades, several novel viral respiratory infections have emerged with epidemic potential that threaten global health security. This Monograph aims to provide an up-to-date and comprehensive overview of severe acute respiratory syndrome, Middle East respiratory syndrome and other viral respiratory infections, including seasonal influenza, avian influenza, respiratory syncytial virus and human rhinovirus, through six chapters written by authoritative experts from around the globe.

Download or read book Disease Control Priorities Third Edition Volume 5 written by Dorairaj Prabhakaran and published by World Bank Publications. This book was released on 2017-11-17 with total page 948 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cardiovascular, respiratory, and related conditions cause more than 40 percent of all deaths globally, and their substantial burden is rising, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Their burden extends well beyond health effects to include significant economic and societal consequences. Most of these conditions are related, share risk factors, and have common control measures at the clinical, population, and policy levels. Lives can be extended and improved when these diseases are prevented, detected, and managed. This volume summarizes current knowledge and presents evidence-based interventions that are effective, cost-effective, and scalable in LMICs.