Pathophysiology of Disease

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Pathophysiology of Djsease_____ An Introduction to Clinical Medicine IStephen J. McPhee, MD William F. Ganong, MD As your bridge from the basíc sciences to the clinical sciences, this book introduces "disease" as disorders of body function. Pathophysiology of Disease focuses on 100 diseases commonly encountered in medical practice. Each chapter first describes normál function of a major organ or organ system, then turns attention to the pathology and disordered physiology, including the roles of genetics, immunology, and infection in pathogenesis. Underlying disease mechanisms are described, along with their symptoms and signs and the ways in which those mechanisms determine the most effective treatments. > Organized by body systems and organs > 89 clinical case studies-many new to this edition > Q&A's for self-assessment throughout each chapter > Extensively illustrated with 2-color tables, charts, photos, and drawings > New sections in chapters on genetic diseases, disorders of... Tovább

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Pathophysiology of Djsease_____ An Introduction to Clinical Medicine IStephen J. McPhee, MD William F. Ganong, MD As your bridge from the basíc sciences to the clinical sciences, this book introduces "disease" as disorders of body function. Pathophysiology of Disease focuses on 100 diseases commonly encountered in medical practice. Each chapter first describes normál function of a major organ or organ system, then turns attention to the pathology and disordered physiology, including the roles of genetics, immunology, and infection in pathogenesis. Underlying disease mechanisms are described, along with their symptoms and signs and the ways in which those mechanisms determine the most effective treatments. > Organized by body systems and organs > 89 clinical case studies-many new to this edition > Q&A's for self-assessment throughout each chapter > Extensively illustrated with 2-color tables, charts, photos, and drawings > New sections in chapters on genetic diseases, disorders of the adrenal cortex, and inf lammatory rheumatic diseases > Covers normál structure and function, pathology and disordered physiology, resultant signs and symptoms, and "whys" of treatments > Great study aid for boards and exams fifth edition "... Wish I would have used this book for my Step 1... if somebody masters this book, they can rock the exam." -Purvesh R. Patel, medical student, online review of 4th edition "Pathophysiology at its BEST. This incredible blend of physiological and pathological concepts beautifully integrates the two subjects...highlights important concepts in studentfriendly ways ..excellent for review and preparing for exams." -medical student review Vissza