Cystic Fibrosis - Hardcover

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Dennis John Shale, FCRP was emeritus professor of respiratory medicine at Llandough Hospital in Cardiff, Wales. He was a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and held the David Davies chair of respiratory and communicable diseases at the University of Wales College of Medicine.

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Until recently few suffers of cystic fibrosis have survived past childhood: now they have hope for their future.

In the face of major developments, this book brings together leading research material to provide a concise, informative, and up-to-date text. With contributions from renowned specialists worldwide, it explains the new major findings on genetic origins of the disease together with implementation of treatment. Particular emphasis is placed on tropical, ethical, and psychosocial issues.

Contents include:

• Clinical management
• Genetic disorders and developments
• Lung injury and transplantation
• Infection
• Nutrition

This is an invaluable text for respiratory and primary physicians, paediatricians, and all medical professionals seeking knowledge of this dynamic subject.

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Until recently few suffers of cystic fibrosis have survived past childhood: now they have hope for their future.

In the face of major developments, this book brings together leading research material to provide a concise, informative, and up-to-date text. With contributions from renowned specialists worldwide, it explains the new major findings on genetic origins of the disease together with implementation of treatment. Particular emphasis is placed on tropical, ethical, and psychosocial issues.

Contents include:

• 
  
• Clinical management
• 
  
• Genetic disorders and developments
• 
  
• Lung injury and transplantation
• 
  
• Infection
• 
  
• Nutrition

This is an invaluable text for respiratory and primary physicians, paediatricians, and all medical professionals seeking knowledge of this dynamic subject.