Overview

Designed specifically for future allied health professionals, HUMAN DISEASES, Sixth Edition, includes everything you need to know about the diseases and disorders health care providers see and treat most often. Making pathology fully accessible, this best-selling text is packed with the most current research available and reflects the latest practices from the field. Following a basic review of anatomy and physiology, chapters present each disease's description, etiology, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention, while detailed, full-color photos make it easier to gain a thorough understanding of key concepts. Completely up to date, the Sixth Edition includes information on new and emerging disorders, ICD-10 progress, pharmacology concerns, herbal and nontraditional remedies, current research and statistics and more. In addition, real-life cases and interactive learning tools give you hands-on experience to help you put what you learn into practice.

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Author:   Marianne Neighbors (University of Arkansas) ,  Ruth Tannehill-Jones (Mercy Health System, NWA, St. Mary's Hospital)
Publisher:   Cengage Learning, Inc
Imprint:   Delmar Cengage Learning
Edition:   6th edition
Dimensions:   Width: 21.50cm , Height: 27.40cm , Length: 2.50cm
Weight:   1.160kg
ISBN:  

9780357618042

ISBN 10:   0357618041
Pages:   624
Publication Date:   24 October 2022
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Replaced By:   9798214116167
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order  
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Table of Contents

Part I: INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN DISEASES. 1. Introduction to Human Diseases. 2. Mechanisms of Disease. 3. Neoplasms. 4. Inflammation and Infection. Part II: COMMON DISEASES AND DISORDERS OF BODY SYSTEMS. 5. Immune System Diseases and Disorders. 6. Musculoskeletal System Diseases and Disorders. 7. Blood and Blood-Forming Organ Diseases and Disorders. 8. Cardiovascular System Diseases and Disorders. 9. Respiratory System Diseases and Disorders. 10. Lymphatic System Diseases and Disorders. 11. Digestive System Diseases and Disorders. 12. Liver, Gallbladder and Pancreatic Diseases and Disorders. 13. Urinary System Diseases and Disorders. 14. Endocrine System Diseases and Disorders. 15. Nervous System Diseases and Disorders. 16. Eye and Ear Diseases and Disorders. 17. Reproductive System Diseases and Disorders. 18. Integumentary System Diseases and Disorders. Part III: GENETIC/DEVELOPMENTAL, CHILDHOOD AND MENTAL HEALTH DISEASES AND DISORDERS. 19. Genetic and Developmental Diseases and Disorders. 20. Childhood Diseases and Disorders. 21. Mental Health Diseases and Disorders.

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Dr. Marianne Neighbors is professor emeritus at the University of Arkansas Eleanor Mann School of Nursing in Fayetteville. Ruth Tannehill-Jones retired after 28 years in staff nursing, nursing education and hospital administration. She served most recently as vice president, patient care services for Mercy Health System, NWA, St. Mary's Hospital.

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