Author(s): Julian Allen (Editor), Howard Panitch (Editor), Ronald Rubenstein (Editor)
Publisher: CRC Press
Publication Date: March 25, 2010
Edition: 1st
Language: English
Print length: 544 pages
ISBN-10: 1439801819
ISBN-13: 9781439801819
Book Description
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.
Editorial Reviews
About the Author
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.
Author(s): Julian Allen (Editor), Howard Panitch (Editor), Ronald Rubenstein (Editor)
Publisher: CRC Press
Publication Date: July 21, 2017
Edition: 1st
Language: English
Print length: 544 pages
ISBN-10: 1138112615
ISBN-13: 9781138112612
Book Description
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.
Editorial Reviews
About the Author
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.
Discusses clinical manifestations and available therapies for cystic fibrosis. Amongst other relevant topics, the text examines complications of the disease and treatment strategies, and presents the genetics and genetic epidemiology of cystic fibrosis.