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Mechanisms and Manifestations of Obesity in Lung Disease is a complete resource on the epidemiology and molecular mechanisms related to obesity and lung disease. Obesity has not simply changed the epidemiology of pulmonary disease, it has had a profound impact on the pathophysiology of common pulmonary diseases. As the obesity epidemic has taken hold throughout the developed world, scientists and clinicians are now challenged with identifying the mechanisms by which obesity alters lung health and the pathogenesis of lung diseases. This book is an important new resource for both clinicians and scientists dealing with these new health problems in pulmonary medicine. Presents an all-in-one resource that describes the impact of obesity on the development and severity of lung disease Details the molecular and immunologic mechanisms by which obesity impacts the pathogenesis and outcomes of lung disease Includes contributions from authors who are internationally recognized as leaders in the area of obesity and lung disease

Includes Abstracts section, previously issued separately.

Includes Abstracts section.

Each vol. consists of papers reprinted from various periodicals, etc.

This resource provides laboratory managers and practitioners with detailed information on achieving cost-effective utilization of laboratory resources and enhancing diagnostic and therapeutic decision-making. Clinical chapters are organized by body system for ease of reference. Each disorder is discussed in terms of etiology, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations/syndrome, diagnostic testing strategies, and treatment with effects on laboratory results. Success stories and case studies illustrate each chapter's content. Abundant flow charts, tables, and algorithms clarify tests' selection, use, interpretation, and value. No other book on the market addresses these issues from the standpoint of the laboratorian. Introductory chapters address rationales and practical implementation strategies for improved clinical laboratory resource utilisation, as well as the skills needed to develop and apply a consultationapproach to laboratory management. Success stories illustrate ways in which laboratory manages have implemented cost effective laboratory resource utilisation programs and provide examples of the extraordinary cost savings and physician/laboratory collaboration that occur. Clinical chapters are organised by body system for ease of reference. The structure of these chapters parallels a physicians approach to medical problem-solvinghelping clinical laboratory personnel to better understand and meet physicians needs. Each disorder is discussed in terms of aetiology, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations/syndromes, diagnostic testing strategies, and appropriate treatment and their effects on lab results and further test choice. Abundant flow charts, tables, and algorithms clarify various tests selection, use, interpretation, and value. Case studies demonstrate the application of each chapters content within the context of realistic situations.

Demonstrates the art and science of physiotherapy in heart and lung disease and emphasizes the essential contribution made by specialist physiotherapists within the whole team of those caring for adults, adolescents and children with cardiac and pulmonary problems.

Focusing on assessment through therapist-driven protocols, this valuable tool provides an overview of the assessment process and fundamentals needed for success. It offers discussion of the top five treatment protocols: oxygen, hyperinflation , bronchial hygiene and bronchodilator therapies, as well as mechanical ventilation. Using a case study approach, students learn to manage an entire case from beginning to end. Each time they assess the patient, they use the SOAP format: Subjective, Objective, Assessment, and Plan reasoning, giving them practice in documenting history and developing care plans.

New edition of a comprehensive overview of pulmonary diseases that supplies enough detail to appeal to the specialist, and enough basic medical science and background discussion to keep a good beginning medical student from feeling over his/her head. Emphasizing accurate diagnosis, this edition reflects the current focus on a genetic basis for many pulmonary abnormalities and the relevance of public health concerns when diagnosing and treating pulmonary infections. The contributors' approach to infectious diseases extrapolates from established standards of clinical bacteriology to diagnose and treat viral, rickettsial, and fungal diseases. Such discussions also integrate recent progress in chemotherapy and rehabilitation techniques. To further aid the clinician's skills, many chapters end with diagnostic tables that summarize that chapter's findings. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR.