 |  | Murray and Nadel's Textbook of Respiratory Medicine
Robert J Mason, MD, Professor of Medicine, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center; Professor of Medicine, National Jewish Medical and Research Center, Denver Colorado; V Courtney Broaddus, MD, Professor of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco; Chief, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, San Francisco General Hospital, San Francisco, California; John F. Murray, MD, DSc(Hon), FRCP, Professor Emeritus of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco; Former Chief, Chest Service, San Francisco General Hospital; Cardiovascular Research Institute Investigator, San Francisco, California.; and Jay A. Nadel, MD, DSc(HON), Professor of Medicine, Physiology and Radiology, University of California, San Francisco; Cardiovascular Research Institute Investigator, San Francisco, Californi
W.B. Saunders
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Respiratory Medicine
Completely revised, the 4th Edition of this authoritative reference delivers a wealth of new information that enables readers to identify, treat, and manage a full range of respiratory disorders more easily than ever. Edited and written by leaders in the field, the book covers the scientific principles of respiratory medicine; its foundations in basic anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, pathology, and immunology; and its clinical applications. It features a wealth of new chapters * coverage of new modalities in biotechnologic, genomic, and informational sciences * a new 2-color design that makes it easier and quicker to access key information * and complete references for further study.
REVIEWS OF THE LAST EDITION:
"Without a doubt, this text is a must for serious students of pulmonary medicine, whether in training, academic tenure, or mature clinical practice."—JAMA
New to this Edition
- Covers the hottest topics in the field, including COPD guidelines and lung reduction surgery * better pharmacological control of asthma * first-line drug therapies for cancer * interstitial lung disease * thoracoscopic surgery * ARDS ventilation guidelines c and more.
- Includes 6 new chapters: Alveolar and Distal Airway Epithelial Fluid Transport * Mucus Production, Secretion, and Clearance * Pleuroscopy, Thoracoscopy, and Other Invasive Procedures * Clinical Exercise Testing * Smoking Hazards and Cessation * and Patient Education and Compliance.
- Offers a fresh editorial approach with the addition of 1 new editor.
- Features the work of 73 new authors, including international contributors.
- Incorporates 100 new full-color illustrations for a total of more than 1,250 images.
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Robert J Mason MD Professor of Medicine University of Colorado Health Sciences Center Professor of Medicine National Jewish Medical and Research Center Denver Colorado V Courtney Broaddus MD Professor of Medicine University of California San Francisco Chief Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine San Francisco General Hospital San Francisco California John F Murray MD DScHon FRCP Professor Emeritus of Medicine University of California San Francisco Former Chief Chest Service San Francisco General Hospital Cardiovascular Research Institute Investigator San Francisco California and Jay A Nadel MD DScHON Professor of Medicine Physiology and Radiology University of California San Francisco Cardiovascular Research Institute Investigator San Francisco Californi Murray Nadels Textbook Respiratory Medicine |
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