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Preface

In this book dealing with the lung health, the authors focus on various fields, spreading

The first section deals with the fundamental research on lung cancer that is mandatory for the development of novel and early biomarkers for diagnosis of the lung cancer. This devel‐ opment could be enhanced using experimental models despite the species barrier. Mouse models can help us understand the sequence of events involved in human lung neoplasia

The results of the research could be used to identify novel targets for the development of

In the second section of this book, the role of inflammation in various respiratory diseases is outlined. The authors recall cellular mechanisms including neutrophils to improve the un‐

The third section on parasitic tropical lung disease highlights the growing importance of ne‐ glected tropical diseases due to increased traffic across the continents and migration of the population. Physicians need to be aware of the symptoms and imaging findings of these

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from pulmonary oncogenesis, to inflammatory and parasitic lung diseases.

derstanding of the phenomenon and help develop targeted therapies.

diseases mainly in travelers and immigrants from tropical endemic areas.

and their underlying molecular mechanisms.

new biological therapies.

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