Human Diseases
4th Edition
Will be published approx. on 7. January 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
592 pages
978-1-285-06592-2 (ISBN)
Description
Now it its fourth edition, HUMAN DISEASES has been updated and expanded to include the cutting-edge topics and features you need for success in health care today! This best-selling pathophysiology book first delivers basic anatomy and physiology in a reader-friendly manner, then explores the diseases and disorders health care professionals see and treat most. Intuitively organized, chapters present each disease's description, etiology, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. Readings also incorporate contemporary issues in health care, including the impending ICD-10 switchover, pharmacology concerns, herbal and non-traditional remedies, new research findings, and current statistics. Designed to simplify pathology, HUMAN DISEASES, 4th Edition lightens heavy concepts with thought-provoking vignettes and cases, highlighted features, colorful photography and illustrations, and more.
Reviews / Votes
UNIT 1: INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN DISEASES. 1. Introduction to Human Diseases 2. Mechanisms of Disease. 3. Neoplasms. 4. Inflammation and Infection. UNIT 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. UNIT 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.More details
Edition
4th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Clifton Park
United States
Publishing group
Cengage Learning, Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 25 mm
Width: 210 mm
Thickness: 271 mm
Weight
1207 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-285-06592-2 (9781285065922)
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Marianne Neighbors | Ruth Tannehill-Jones
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Persons
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.
Content
UNIT 1: INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN DISEASES.
1. Introduction to Human Diseases
2. Mechanisms of Disease.
3. Neoplasms.
4. Inflammation and Infection.
UNIT 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.
UNIT 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.
1. Introduction to Human Diseases
2. Mechanisms of Disease.
3. Neoplasms.
4. Inflammation and Infection.
UNIT 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.
UNIT 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.