Although there is no cure for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), encouraging smoking cessation and a combination of pharmacological and non-pharmacological management may prevent deterioration of the condition, improve lung function and thus symptoms, and improve health status and functional ability of patients. These are attainable goals that will ultimately improve the quality of life for patients and may also decrease the healthcare costs associated with this disease. This fully updated third edition of Fast Facts: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease offers a concise and expert review of: * current guidelines * the disease process, its causes and progression * diagnostic techniques, including lung function tests and imaging * differential diagnoses * the main clinical features, systemic effects and comorbidities * current treatments to reduce symptoms and improve lung function in stable disease * the prevention and management of acute exacerbations * the latest clinical trial results, supporting aggressive therapy to reduce lung function decline * risk factor reduction, primarily through smoking cessation * future diagnostic and therapeutic developments. Intended as a practical and accessible resource for all general practitioners, practice nurses, specialist nurses, junior hospital doctors, paramedics, medical students and other allied healthcare professionals, this handbook will provide a 'breath of fresh air' to the field of COPD.

Fast Facts: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Medical Books

MacNee, William

Drummond, M. Bradley

Medicine

Health Press in S. Karger AG

<p>Information + Taking Control = Best Outcome is the theme running throughout this short, superbly illustrated workbook. Designed to help patients equip themselves with the best information about metastatic prostate cancer, it covers: • how prostate disease spreads and where it can spread to • a summary of diagnostic tests with detailed explanations to aid understanding of PSA levels, staging and Gleason score • all the hormone treatment options and their side effects • what to expect from the disease itself • how to manage key symptoms such as bone pain, urinary problems and fatigue • the treatment options when hormone treatment stops working • useful advice on diet, exercise, and getting the right support • a frank discussion of end of life care • a concise overview of the latest research in this area. With FastTests to test patients' understanding of their condition, handy checklists and plenty of space for patients and their doctors, nurses and family to write notes, this concise, easy-to-read resource will help patients get organized so that they are better equipped to ask the right questions and have more meaningful discussions about their treatment. Ultimately, it will help them make the best decisions about their care. Contents: • Information + Taking Control = Best Outcome • What is metastatic prostate cancer? • What do my test results mean? • Why is my cancer staged? • How will the disease affect me? • How is metastatic prostate cancer treated? • What is available after hormone therapy? • What are the side effects of hormone treatment? • What can I do to help myself? • Monitoring the effects of therapy • Treatment when myeloma returns • End of life care • What is the latest research in this area? • Useful resources</p>

Fast Facts: Metastatic Prostate Cancer for patients and their supporters: Advanced disease that has spread beyond the prostate

Lance Coetzee

<p>Lymphoma affects all ages. Advances in diagnostic cellular and molecular techniques coupled with new treatment options are improving patient outcomes. This third edition of our bestselling 'Fast Facts: Lymphoma' distills the most important aspects of diagnosis and management into an up-to-date and highly accessible well-illustrated overview that includes: • a clear outline of the nature of lymphoma • the essentials of clinical presentation, biopsy and histology • a synopsis of current laboratory diagnostics, including immunophenotyping, cytogenetics and microarray technology, and updated to include the latest molecular genetic techniques • key aspects of staging and initial therapy • clearly illustrated overviews of the pathology, presentation, treatment and prognosis of each lymphoma subtype • new treatment options, including targeted biological therapies and chimeric antigen receptor T cells (CAR T cells) • a practical overview of supportive care for the complications of lymphoma. Written by three lymphoma experts from the UK and USA, 'Fast Facts: Lymphoma' gives an interesting international perspective to this challenging disease. Its clarity and colorful format make it a valuable resource for senior health professionals seeking an accessible update in this area of hemato-oncology, trainee doctors and specialist nurses who are new to it, and individuals affected by lymphoma and seeking more information. Contents: • Epidemiology • Cellular and molecular aspects • Presentation, biopsy and diagnostic laboratory techniques • Staging and general management principles • Aggressive B-cell lymphomas • Indolent B-cell lymphomas • T-cell and natural-killer cell lymphomas • Immunocompromised and HIV-positive patients • Hodgkin lymphoma • Treatment modalities • Supportive care</p>

Fast Facts: Lymphoma

Chris (University of Manchester) Hatton

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