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For all courses on basic pathophysiology in a wide range of undergraduate allied health programs, including medical office assisting, nursing, and dental hygiene. Today's most accessible, accurate, current, and engaging introduction to basic pathophysiology Human Diseases: A Systemic Approach, 8th Edition is today's most comprehensive visual survey of the common diseases affecting each body system. This edition has been extensively updated and reorganised to present the field's latest knowledge more efficiently and intuitively than ever. Organised by organ system, it contains completely rewritten chapters on cancer, the nervous system, mental illness and cognitive disorders, the urinary system, the respiratory system, heredity, the endocrine system, cardiovascular system, and blood; as well as an entirely new chapter on the eye and ear (special senses). Its superior pedagogy has been enhanced with stronger foundational coverage of disease mechanisms, new Healthy Aging and Promote Your Health features, and extensive new artwork. Teaching and Learning Experience This text will help allied health students quickly understand the principles of pharmacology, learn how those principles manifest themselves in human disease, and use this knowledge in their careers. It offers: A stronger foundation in the latest knowledge: Starts by providing a strong foundation in terminology, and the concepts associated with immunity, inflammation, inheritance, cancer, and infectious diseases; then presents updated visual coverage of every body system Promotion of critical thinking throughout: Contains multiple features designed to encourage critical thinking - both by individual students and in classroom settings Emphasis on disease prevention and health promotion: Links key concepts to opportunities for students to promote health and prevent disease in both others and themselves

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Author:   Mark Zelman, PhD ,  Elaine Tompary ,  Jill Raymond ,  Paul Holdaway
Publisher:   Pearson Education (US)
Imprint:   Pearson
Edition:   8th edition
Dimensions:   Width: 20.30cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   0.920kg
ISBN:  

9780133424744

ISBN 10:   013342474
Pages:   512
Publication Date:   14 August 2014
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order  
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Table of Contents

I: Mechanisms of Disease 1. Introduction to Disease 2. Immunity, Inflammation, and Immune Disorders 3. Infectious Diseases and Infection Control 4. Neoplasms 5. Heredity and Disease   II: Diseases of the Systems 6. Diseases and Disorders of the Cardiovascular System 7. Diseases and Disorders of the Blood 8. Diseases and Disorders of the Respiratory System 9. Diseases and Disorders of the Digestive System 10. Diseases and Disorders of the Urinary System 11. Diseases and Disorders of the Reproductive System 12. Diseases and Disorders of the Endocrine System 13. Diseases and Disorders of the Nervous System 14. Diseases and Disorders of the Special Senses 15. Mental Illness and Cognitive Disorders 16. Diseases and Disorders of the Bones, Joints, and Muscles 17. Diseases and Disorders of the Skin   Appendices A. Glossary B. Answers to Interactive Activities C.  Laboratory Tests and Diagnostic Procedures D. Index  

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