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  • Handbook of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseaseby P John Rees; Peter M. A. Calverley

    Informa Healthcare 2002; US$ 100.00

    The medical literature addresses chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), but this text focuses on the most salient aspects of the disease and brings those into a single reference source. Handbook of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease begins with clear classifications of COPD symptoms and defines the full pathology. The editors then concentrate on management-the best approach, medications, prevention and methods for dealing with complications. That concentration, along with the concise layout and explanations, makes this guide extremely practical. It is ideal for the clinician who attends to COPD patients. more...

  • Management of Obstructive Sleep Apneaby Jonas T Johnson; Jack L Gluckman; Mark H Sanders

    Informa Healthcare 2001; US$ 139.95

    This textbook addresses every aspect of this common complaint: the causes, initial investigation, diagnosis, and treatment options for both adults and children. Illustrated with diagnostic imaging, diagrams of local anatomy and surgical approaches. more...

  • Toxicology of Chemical Respiratory Hypersensitivityby Ian Kimber; R.J. Dearman

    CRC Press 1997; US$ 150.00

    An overview of respiratory asthma is included in this text, which examines aspects of chemical respiratory allergy and occupational asthma caused by exposure to chemicals. It covers occupational safety measures, and methods for identifying and characterizing chemical allergens. more...

  • Mucus Hypersecretion in Respiratory Diseaseby Novartis Foundation

    John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. 2003; US$ 184.95

    A number of chronic respiratory diseases including chronic bronchitis, asthma, cystic fibrosis and bronchiectasis are characterized by mucus hypersecretion. Following damage to the airway epithelium, a repair process of dedifferentiation, regenerative proliferation and redifferentiation takes place that is invariably accompanied by mucus hypersecretion as a key element in the host defence mechanism. In chronic respiratory diseases, however, excessive mucus production leads to a pathological state with increased risk of infection, hospitalization and morbidity. An understanding of the mechanisms that underlie and maintain this hypersecretory phenotype is therefore crucial for the development of rational approaches to therapy. Despite a high... more...

  • Respiratory Disorders and Behavioral Medicineby Adrian A Kaptein; Thomas L Creer

    Informa Healthcare 2001; US$ 84.95

    Theoretical issues and empirical findings from current research on the behavioral aspects of respiratory disorders have been drawn together in this inspiring volume. more...

  • Chronic Respiratory Illnessby Simon Williams

    Routledge 1993; US$ 49.95

    Explores chronic respiratory illnesses from the view of sufferers and their families and gives a comprehensive review of relevant psycho-social literature and the implication for health professionals working in this area. more...

  • Clinical Skills for OSCEsby N.L. Burton; A.H. de' Medici; N.C. Stacey

    Informa Healthcare 2003; US$ 45.00

    The book is an essential revision guide for all students about to take their OSCE or PLAB exams. Written by final year medical students for their peers, it covers all relevant topics in a consistent and user-friendly style and should therefore be an more...

  • Year in Respiratory Medicine 2003by W. MacNee; A. Hill; P. Reid; J. Simpson

    Informa Healthcare 2003; US$ 99.95

    A single-volume overview of the current literature in respiratory disorders, The Year in Respiratory Medicine 2003 identifies and evaluates the papers published in the past eighteen months that have potentially changed practice, or that predict probable future developments. It provides readers with a state-of-the-science summary of recent research findings, and their implications for clinical practice. The book presents a highly focused review of the current literature, compiled by an expert team from two leading centers in the field. It is a practical and accessible resource that all doctors treating respiratory conditions will find invaluable in their daily practice. more...

  • Facial Swelling - A Medical Dictionary, Bibliography, and Annotated Research Guide to Internet Referencesby James N. Parker; Philip M. Parker

    ICON Group International Inc. 2004; US$ 28.95

    This is a 3-in-1 reference book. It gives a complete medical dictionary covering hundreds of terms and expressions relating to facial swelling. It also gives extensive lists of bibliographic citations. Finally, it provides information to users on how to update their knowledge using various Internet resources. The book is designed for physicians, medical students preparing for Board examinations, medical researchers, and patients who want to become familiar with research dedicated to facial swelling. If your time is valuable, this book is for you. First, you will not waste time searching the Internet while missing a lot of relevant information. Second, the book also saves you time indexing and defining entries. Finally, you will not waste time... more...

  • The Official Patient's Sourcebook on Mycoplasma Pneumoniaby James N. Parker; Philip M. Parker

    ICON Group International Inc. 2003; US$ 28.95

    This book has been created for patients who have decided to make education and research an integral part of the treatment process. Although it also gives information useful to doctors, caregivers and other health professionals, it tells patients where and how to look for information covering virtually all topics related to mycoplasma pneumonia (also Atypical pneumonia; Cold agglutinin-positive pneumonia; Eaton agent pneumonia; Primary atypical pneumonia (PAP); Walking pneumonia), from the essentials to the most advanced areas of research. The title of this book includes the word official. This reflects the fact that the sourcebook draws from public, academic, government, and peer-reviewed research. Selected readings from various agencies are... more...