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In March 2001, the National Institutes of Health issued the following warning: "The number of Web sites offering health-related resources grows every day. Many sites provide valuable information, while others may have information that is unreliable or misleading."Furthermore, because of the rapid increase in Internet-based information, many hours can be wasted searching, selecting, and printing.This book was created for medical professionals, students, and members of the general public who want to conduct medical research using the most advanced tools available and spending the least amount of time doing so. ... Read more

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Here is an easy-to-understand, up-to-date treatment of cystic fibrosis, one of the most common genetic disorders. The volume maps the considerable recent progress made in developing an understanding of the disease, providing complete explanations of the latest research findings.It consolidates the available knowledge in the field, giving the reader a comprehensive source of information on such important developments as the availability of prenatal diagnosis for at-risk families, nutritional and psychological information, and perhaps most importantly, groundbreaking new techniques in molecular biology which will help to uncover the cause of this devastating disease. ... Read more

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The CFTR chloride channel is one of the most well studiedtransport proteins in biology. Yet there remain many mysteries aboutthe functional properties and biological roles of this ABCtransporter. This book addresses a select series of 'hot' topics thatrelate to the function of CFTR, and the links between CFTR dysfunctionand human disease (i.e., cystic fibrosis). The timeliness of thesetopics distinguishes this collection from previous volumes of thistype. Given the general interest in CFTR, this collection will appealto a broad readership with interests in CFTR, cystic fibrosis, ionchannels and ABC transporters. ... Read more

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This book has been created for parents 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 parents where and how to look for information covering virtually all topics related to cystic fibrosis (also Fibrocystic Disease of Pancreas; Mucosis; Mucoviscidosis; Pancreatic Fibrosis), 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 reproduced to give you some of the latest official information available to date on cystic fibrosis. Given parents' increasing sophistication in using the Internet, abundant references to reliable Internet-based resources are provided throughout this sourcebook. Where possible, guidance is provided on how to obtain free-of-charge, primary research results as well as more detailed information via the Internet. E-book and electronic versions of this sourcebook are fully interactive with each of the Internet sites mentioned (clicking on a hyperlink automatically opens your browser to the site indicated). Hard-copy users of this sourcebook can type cited Web addresses directly into their browsers to obtain access to the corresponding sites. In addition to extensive references accessible via the Internet, chapters include glossaries of technical or uncommon terms. ... Read more

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This book is divided into three sections; the first is a guide forparents, with a section answering the bewildering questions that areoften asked. The second section covers life for young adults who haveCF and the practical and emotional difficulties faced by theirfamilies. The third section covers the prospects of new treatments forCF and the progress of research into gene therapy. The book offersreal hope in the face of life threatening illness. ... Read more

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The inappropriate front page illustration would probably stop most people from looking further into the contents of the book. ... Read more

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This up-to-the-minute single-source reference provides a complete overview of cystic fibrosis (CF) care for the hospitalized patient, assisting in the successful development of effective management approaches to many of the serious symptoms and complications associated with both the disease and its related long-term treatment effects.Detailing the general principles for inpatient therapy, continued hospitalization, and terminal care, and optimal treatment of specific CF manifestations and complications, Treatment of the Hospitalized Cystic Fibrosis Patient offers the latest contributions on pertinent topics such as antibiotic combinations and doses pre- and post-lung transplant care constipation and distal intestinal obstruction syndrome complications of multilobular biliary cirrhosis anti-inflammatory treatmentand much more!Written by internationally recognized experts and furnished with over 1000 literature citations, tables, figures, and photographs, this practical volume is invaluable for pulmonologists, physiologists, pediatricians, internists, chest physicians, gastroenterologists, transplant surgeons, respiratory therapists, and medical and graduate school students in these disciplines. ... Read more

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Cystic fibrosis (CF), also known as munoviscidosis, is a chronic genetic disease involving the dysfunction of the exocrine glands. This dysfunction is manifested as a deficiency in pancreatic enzymes, accumulation of mucous in airways, and excess salt in sweat. Cystic fibrosis was previously restricted to infancy and childhood but developments in medical treatment and therapy have extended survival considerably. This book includes within its scope research aimed at understanding the genetic linkage in cystic fibrosis, as well as improving the diagnosis and treatment of this disease in both children and adults. Leading-edge scientific research from throughout the world is presented. ... Read more

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Explores the history, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of cystic fibrosis, reviews ongoing research, and discusses how to live with the incurable genetic disease that is often called "65 Roses." ... Read more

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This volume is produced from digital images created through the University of Michigan University Library's large-scale digitization efforts. The Library seeks to preserve the intellectual content of items in a manner that facilitates and promotes a variety of uses. The digital reformatting process results in an electronic version of the original text that can be both accessed online and used to create new print copies. The Library also understands and values the usefulness of print and makes reprints available to the public whenever possible. This book and hundreds of thousands of others can be found in the HathiTrust, an archive of the digitized collections of many great research libraries. For access to the University of Michigan Library's digital collections, please see http://www.lib.umich.edu and for information about the HathiTrust, please visit http://www.hathitrust.org ... Read more