xviii, 558 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 511-540) and index.
Summary
"Science writer Bijal P. Trivedi gives a comprehensive look at cystic fibrosis, from its late 1930s discovery to the recent development of breakthrough treatments for 90% of patients, and the way treatments for the previously fatal disease are opening the door for curing other life-threatening conditions"-- Provided by publisher.