Pathophysiology: The Biologic Basis for Disease in Adults And Children Fifth Edition
by Kathryn L. McCance
from Mosby
Well-known for its authoritative and comprehensive coverage, complete treatment of pediatric pathophysiology, and the most extensive illustration program in its field, the 5th edition of this classic book has been extensively revised and updated. Part One presents the general principles of pathophysiology and discusses the influence of the environment and the role of genetics in the development of disease. Part Two, organized by body system, examines normal anatomy and physiology, alterations of function in adults, and alterations of function in children.
- Comprehensive coverage provides unparalleled discussion of disease processes.
- Extensive full-color art program illustrates disease processes and clinical manifestations of diseases.
- Life span content includes ten separate chapters for the pediatric content and special headings for aging content within the structures and functions chapters.
- "What's New?" boxes highlight the most current research and findings.
- "Nutrition and Disease" boxes show evidenced-based links between concepts of health promotion and disease.
- Algorithms throughout the text illustrate the sequential progression of disease processes.
- Detailed chapter outlines with page numbers provide easy access to content and overview of topics.
- Chapter introductions provide a rationale for learning the content about to be presented.
- Consistent presentation of each disease includes epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, and evaluation and treatment.
- Key terms are highlighted in each chapter and listed with page numbers for easy reference and chapter review.
- Chapter summaries provide concise synopses of key points and serve as a built-in content review.
- An "Introduction to Pathophysiology" provides an entrance to the study of disease and defines basic terms.
- More than 90 "What's New?" boxes present the most current research available.
- Includes approximately 310 new full-color illustrations.
- A new companion CD-ROM with over 750 review questions and answers and 20 animations.
- Now includes a comprehensive glossary of approximately 1,200 terms to help students with the often difficult terminology related to pathophysiology.
- Infection content is presented in a separate chapter to better organize content on mechanisms of self-defense.
- Extensive revisions and updates of every chapter, particularly: inflammation and immunity, stress, cancer, pain, the reproductive system, and urinary and renal systems alterations.
Essentials of Pathophysiology: Concepts of Altered Health States (Point (Lippincott Williams & Wilkins))
by Carol Mattson Porth
from Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Clinical Pathophysiology Made Ridiculously Simple
by Aaron Berkowitz
from MedMaster Inc.
Provides a conceptual overview of pathophysiology and mechanisms of disease, designed to ease the transition from the basic sciences to the clinical years. Should be particularly useful in the transition from the second to the third year of medical school, but should also be very helpful to nurses and other health care professionals. Shows the clinical relevance of the basic sciences through overall principles and understanding. Accompanied by a CD on Differential Diagnosis, showing the interpretation of common lab tests and patient symptoms and signs.
Pathophysiology: Concepts of Altered Health States (Pathophysiology)
by Carol Mattson Porth
from Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Understanding Pathophysiology
by Sue E. Huether
from Mosby
This easy-to-read textbook provides you with the basic concepts of pathophysiology and the processes of specific diseases with the most accurate, up-to-date information on the treatments, manifestations, and mechanisms of disease. Understanding Pathophysiology, 4th Edition offers complete coverage in clear and concise detail with extensive full-color illustrations to make learning pathophysiology easy.
- Consistent presentation of each disease includes pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, and evaluation and treatment to make remembering and learning information easier.
- Extensive collection of 900 photographs and illustrations vividly illustrate normal anatomy and physiology, cellular mechanisms, disease processes, and clinical manifestations of disease.
- UNIQUE! Health Alert boxes discuss a broad range of topics from new research, diagnostic studies, preventative care, and more.
- UNIQUE! Quick Check questions at the end of major sections promote critical thinking to help you apply your knowledge to real-life situations.
- UNIQUE! Risk Factor boxes illustrate the risk factors associated with specific diseases.
- Pediatric content presented in nine separate chapters provides thorough coverage of how various disease processes specifically affect children.
- Special headings highlight aging content within adult chapters to help you address the specialized needs of older patients.
- Did you Understand? end-of-chapter summaries help you review the major concepts presented in each chapter.
- Disease pathways throughout illustrate normal and compensatory physiology and pathophysiology.
- Includes extensively updated content based on the most current research available.
- Approximately 200 new full-color drawings, as well as hundreds of improved illustrations, clarify concepts to make content more easily understandable.
- Over 50 new Health Alert boxes present the most current research available.
- Electronic Resources listed at the beginning of each chapter direct you to additional materials on the companion CD and Evolve site.
- A glossary of over 850 terms helps you learn the often-difficult terminology related to pathophysiology.
Cecil Medicine: Expert Consult: Online and Print (Cecil Textbook of Medicine)
from Saunders
Faster reference...better practice! If you aren't already getting your medical information from Cecil Medicine, it's time for you to start. The 23rd Edition is quite simply the fastest and best place to find all of the clinical answers you need! Both inside the remarkably user-friendly printed version of this Expert Consult title and on its fully searchable web site, you'll find definitive, unbiased, evidence-based guidance on the evaluation and management of every medical conditionfrom a veritable "who's who" of preeminent leaders in the field.
- A new chapter format makes clinically actionable information leap right off the pageincluding algorithms to simplify decision making.
- Access to the complete contents of this Expert Consult title online, fully searchable, permits rapid consultation from anyplace with an Internet connection.
- A wealth of brand-new chapters and comprehensive updates throughout put the latest knowledge and evidence-based practices at your fingertips.
- An exceptionally practical focus zeroes in on today's most relevant, current, essential knowledge for every condition you seeincluding the most pertinent bibliographical references, with annotations explaining their clinical significance.
- Each chapter indicates which management recommendations are supported by Grade A clinical evidence, so you can implement them with total confidence.
- The editorial team is a veritable "who's who" of preeminent leaders in medicine today, and noted world authorities have written each and every chapter, so you get all the accuracy, expertise, and dependability you could ask for...and then some!
Your purchase entitles you to access the web site until the next edition is published, or until the current edition is no longer offered for sale by Elsevier, whichever occurs first. If the next edition is published less than one year after your purchase, you will be entitled to online access for one year from your date of purchase. Elsevier reserves the right to offer a suitable replacement product (such as a downloadable or CD-ROM-based electronic version) should access to the web site be discontinued.
Pharmacology and Physiology in Anesthetic Practice
How the Immune System Works (Blackwell's How It Works)
by Lauren M. Sompayrac
from Wiley-Blackwell
Understanding the immune system is crucial for both medical and bioscience students, with new research revealing yet more secrets year on year. Many books offer in-depth introductions to the subject, but How the Immune System Works remains uniquely popular for its personable and practical overview of the nuts and bolts of the immune system.
This third edition provides a perfect introduction to the essential principles of the immune system, covered in humorous but highly informative 'lectures' accompanied by clear and accessible illustrations. It is perfect for exam preparation or as an enjoyable overview of a difficult subject. Both students and instructors will welcome the clarity and authority that Lauren Sompayrac brings to this timely revision.
Smith's Recognizable Patterns Of Human Malformation Sixth Edition (Smith's Recognizable Patterns of Human Malformation)
by Kenneth Jones
from Saunders
The completely revised and updated New Edition of this definitive textnow in full color! Long known as the source to consult for guidance on diagnosis, prognosis, plan management, and genetic counseling, this easy-to-use reference focuses on the patterns of human defects caused by inborn errors in morphogenesis as opposed to defects caused by mechanical problems. It provides a wealth of information on normal and abnormal morphogenesis * minor anomalies and their relevance * clinical approaches to specific diagnoses * and normal standards of measurement for the entire spectrum of disorders. Each chapter includes a description of the specific abnormalityincluding occasional associated abnormalitiesnatural history, etiology, and references. On opposing pages are several descriptive photographs and line drawings of either an individual with the abnormality or specific features of the abnormality.
- Provides over 1,450 photographs and illustrations to depict each malformationmany from the personal collections of Drs. Smith and Jonesto aid readers in diagnosis.
- Uses a consistent chapter format to help readers quickly and easily find information on any given disorder
- Offers the most current coverage available on existing disorders and their molecular basis, plus the very latest information on virtually any genetic or physiological malformation.
- Offers a clearer understanding of abnormalities through the use of more than 1,000 new full-color figures and photographs.
- Includes updates for every disorder, with extensive new information on the molecular basis of malformations as well as new clinical information for many disorders.
- Covers 16 additional commonly seen disorders, including Deletion 1p36 syndrome * Deleletion 22q13 syndrome * Meier-Gorlin Syndrome * Short Syndrome * 3-C Syndrome * GAPO Syndrome * Lenz Microphthalmia Syndrome * Muenke Craniosynostosis * Torriello-Carey Syndrome * Mandibulo-Acral Syndrome * Mowat-Wilson Syndrome * Ulnar-Mammary Syndrome * Kaufman-McKusick Syndrome * Smith-Maginess Syndrome * Wiedeman-Rautenstrauch Syndrome * and Shprintzen-Golberg Syndrome.
- Presents a wealth of new Growth Charts, plus complete revisions to existing Growth Charts.
Pathophysiology of Heart Disease: A Collaborative Project of Medical Students and Faculty (PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OF HEART DISEASE (LILLY))
from Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
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