Cystic Fibrosis

This volume brings together basic scientific knowledge relevant to patients with cystic fibrosis (CF). It considers the shift in management, now that there is an increased survival of patients with CF into adulthood. To reflect developments in a range of areas from treatment options to the delivery of care both in hospital and in the home, chapters have been added on diagnosis genotype/phenotype correlations, screening, reproductive issues, surgery, quality of life and health economics, while other areas such as the organization of home care have been expanded. It also includes input from leading authorities in North America, Europe and Australasia. An excellent overview of recent developments in cystic fibrosis of particular interest to clinicians.BMJ (of the first edition)An up-to-date and balanced view of both the clinical and basic science aspects of the subject.The Lancet (of the first edition)Anyone who cares for patients with CF or is researching this condition needs this book on their shelf. Such a well-referenced and comprehensive textbook holds its own against any electronic rival.Hospital Medicine, June 2002