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Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis: A Comprehensive Clinical Guide
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Edition:
- 2nd Ed.
- Author:
- Meyer, Keith C.; Nathan, Steven D.
- ISBN:
- 978-3-31-999974-6
- Doody's Star Rating®:
- Score:
- 97
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Description
Fully updated information on diagnosis and management of IPF, including six new chapters
Includes new coverage of interstitial lung disease classification, biomarkers in IPF, new concepts in disease pathogenesis, and the genetic underpinnings of the disease
Written by an international group of expert authors
This book is a comprehensive guide to our current understanding of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), its disease pathogenesis, genetic underpinnings, diagnosis, and management. Since the first edition, many new developments have occurred in the understanding and management of this serious disease, revising our understanding of how it presents, manifests, and reacts to certain treatments. This second edition is fully updated with six new chapters by our team of international, expert authors. New topics include: classification of interstitial lung disease, pulmonary function tests in IPF, biomarkers, clinical phenotypes, mimics, and a discussion of clinical trials. Each chapter additionally includes a brief summary of ongoing research and potential future directions. Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis: A Comprehensive Clinical Guide, Second Edition is an invaluable resource for clinicians who desire a deeper understanding of IPF in order to better help their patients.
Includes new coverage of interstitial lung disease classification, biomarkers in IPF, new concepts in disease pathogenesis, and the genetic underpinnings of the disease
Written by an international group of expert authors
This book is a comprehensive guide to our current understanding of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), its disease pathogenesis, genetic underpinnings, diagnosis, and management. Since the first edition, many new developments have occurred in the understanding and management of this serious disease, revising our understanding of how it presents, manifests, and reacts to certain treatments. This second edition is fully updated with six new chapters by our team of international, expert authors. New topics include: classification of interstitial lung disease, pulmonary function tests in IPF, biomarkers, clinical phenotypes, mimics, and a discussion of clinical trials. Each chapter additionally includes a brief summary of ongoing research and potential future directions. Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis: A Comprehensive Clinical Guide, Second Edition is an invaluable resource for clinicians who desire a deeper understanding of IPF in order to better help their patients.
Details
- Platform:
- OvidSP
- Product Type:
- Book
- Author:
- Meyer, Keith C.; Nathan, Steven D.
- ISBN:
- 978-3-31-999974-6
- Specialty:
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- Internal Medicine
- Pulmonary Medicine
- Language:
- English
- Edition:
- 2nd Ed.
- Pages:
- 475
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Doody's Star Rating®:
- Score:
- 97