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    • Rare and Orphan Lung Diseases, An Issue of Clinics in Chest Medicine

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 46-4
      • Cormac McCarthy + 1 more
      • English
      In this issue of Clinics in Chest Medicine, guest editors Drs. Cormac McCarthy and Nishant Gupta bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Rare and Orphan Lung Diseases. Top experts discuss both rare and orphan diseases (those which are not widely researched, those where specific treatments are not available, and those which may only be of limited interest to scientists and doctors). Topics in this issue include primary ciliary dyskinesia, multiple cystic lung diseases, and idiopathic eosinophilic pneumonias.

    • Hospital Sleep Medicine and Non-Invasive Ventilation: Emerging Clinical Paradigm, An Issue of Sleep Medicine Clinics

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 20-3
      • Michelle Cao + 1 more
      • English
      In this issue of Sleep Medicine Clinics, guest editors Drs. Michelle Cao and Sunil Sharma bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Hospital Sleep Medicine and Non-Invasive Ventilation. Inpatient sleep medicine consultation service is a new subspecialty that can greatly enhance the care of patients with complex sleep related respiratory disorders as well as provide a smooth transition to outpatient management. Many common sleep-related respiratory conditions are encountered in the hospital setting, and these patients benefit from specialized inpatient management by experts in pulmonology and sleep medicine.

    • Parkinsonian Syndromes and Sleep, An Issue of Sleep Medicine Clinics

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 20-3
      • K. Ray Chaudhuri + 1 more
      • English
      In this issue of Sleep Medicine Clinics, guest editors Drs. Ray Chaudhury, Karolina Poplowska-Domaszewic... and Naomi Limbachiya bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Synucleinopathies and Sleep. Patients with synucleinopathies often experience disrupted sleep patterns, such as insomnia, excessive daytime sleepiness, REM sleep behavior disorder, and sleep fragmentation. These sleep disturbances can have a significant impact on overall quality of life, and understanding and managing them are crucial aspects of appropriate and effective care and treatment plans.

    • Pulmonary Function Testing, An Issue of Clinics in Chest Medicine

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 46-3
      • Teal S. Hallstrand + 1 more
      • English
      In this issue of Clinics in Chest Medicine, guest editors Drs. David A. Kaminsky and Teal S. Hallstrand bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Pulmonary Function Testing. Leading experts provide in-depth discussions on key topics in respiratory diagnostics, including spirometry, lung volume measurement, diffusion capacity (DLCO), methacholine and mannitol challenge testing, exercise and field-based testing, cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET), and more.

    • Interventional Pulmonology, An Issue of Clinics in Chest Medicine

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 46-2
      • David E Ost + 1 more
      • English
      In this issue of Clinics in Chest Medicine, guest editors Drs. David E. Ost and A. Christina Argento bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Interventional Pulmonology. Top experts discuss diagnosis of pleural effusion of unknown etiology; malignant pleural effusion treatment; management of parapneumonic effusion and empyema; chylothorax; management of recurrent transudative effusions in CHF and hepatic hydrothorax; and more.

    • Crash Course Respiratory Medicine

      For the MLA and Medical Exams
      • 6th Edition
      • Amar J Shah + 2 more
      • Swapna Mandal
      • English
      Crash Course – your effective every-day study companion PLUS the perfect antidote for exam stress! Save time and be assured you have the essential information you need in one place to excel on your course and achieve exam success.A winning formula now for over 25 years, having sold over 1 million copies and translated in over 8 languages, each series volume has been fine-tuned and fully updated to make your life easier. Especially written by senior students or junior doctors/residents – those who understand what is essential for exam success – with all information thoroughly checked and quality assured by expert Faculty Advisers, the result is books that exactly meet your needs and you know you can trust.Each chapter guides you succinctly through the full range of curriculum topics in the MLA syllabus, integrating clinical considerations with the relevant basic science and avoiding unnecessary or confusing detail. Text boxes help you get to the hints, tips and key points you need fast! A fully revised self-assessment section matching the latest exam formats is included to check your understanding and aid exam preparation. The accompanying enhanced, downloadable eBook completes this invaluable learning package.Series volumes have been honed to meet the requirements of today’s medical students, although the range of other health students and professionals who need rapid access to the essentials of respiratory medicine will also love the unique approach of Crash Course. Whether you need to get out of a fix or aim for a distinction Crash Course is for you!This revised and fully updated textbook aligns perfectly with the MLA syllabus and includes brand-new OSCE cases. It features fully updated asthma guidelines reflecting the latest NICE recommendations, alongside new COPD classification and management protocols. Completely rewritten, it offers a comprehensive, current resource for students and clinicians, ensuring mastery of respiratory medicine in line with the most recent evidence-based practices.

    • Future of Sleep Medicine, An Issue of Sleep Medicine Clinics

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 20-1
      • Robert Joseph Thomas + 1 more
      • English
      In this special 20th anniversary issue of Sleep Medicine Clinics, guest editors Drs. Robert Joseph Thomas and Meir H. Kryger bring their considerable expertise to the topic of the Future of Sleep Disorders. Science, innovation, technology, and public and scientific interest all contribute greatly to the future of this fast-changing field. This issue seeks to report on, demystify, and predict the near-future possibilities in sleep medicine, in the expectation that sleep medicine will become increasingly personalized and will better bridge the gap between science and practice.

    • Pulmonary Disease in the Immunocompromised Host, An Issue of Clinics in Chest Medicine

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 46-1
      • Scott Evans + 3 more
      • English
      In this issue of Clinics in Chest Medicine, guest editors Drs. Scott Evans, Guang-Shing Cheng, Julio Ramirez, and Bashar Staitieh bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Pulmonary Disease in the Immunocompromised Host. Top experts discuss imaging the immunocompromised lung; laboratory molecular testing in immunocompromised host pneumonia; vaccines and other preventative strategies for immunocompromised pneumonia; adjunctive/host-dire... therapies in immunocompromised host pneumonia; sequelae of immunocompromised host pneumonia; and more.

    • Sleep Deficiency and Health, An Issue of Sleep Medicine Clinics

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 19-4
      • Melissa P. Knauert
      • English
      In this issue of Sleep Medicine Clinics, guest editor Dr. Melissa P. Knauert brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Sleep Deficiency and Health. Sleep deficiency is linked to many chronic health problems, including heart disease, kidney disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, stroke, obesity, and depression, as well as a higher chance of injury in adults, teens, and children. This issue explores many key issues in the field, including racial/ethnic disparities in obstructive sleep apnea, sleep deficiency in young children, adolescents and the school start time debate, how work hours induce social jetlag and sleep deficiency, and more.