Evolve Resources for Pathology, 4th Edition

• Coverage of basic science information and the clinical implications of disease within the rehabilitation process includes common illnesses and diseases, adverse effects of drugs, organ transplantation, laboratory values, and much more to enable therapists to devise an effective intervention plan. 
• Special Implications for the Therapist sections address precautions, contraindications and considerations specific to physical therapists, and include a special evidence-based focus on the relationship between exercise and specific diseases.
• At-a-glance format features key information organized by body-system.
• Full-color design, photos and illustrations provide visual reinforcement for the content.
• Inclusion of the latest research findings incorporates recent changes in medical testing and treatment, and practice models. 
• The medical model and the World Health Organization’s International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF) model are both incorporated for the diagnosis and treatment of disease and to describe the impact of disease on a person’s lifestyle and plan of care respectively.
• Focus on health promotion and disease prevention reflects the Healthy People 2020 emphasis.

• NEW! Quick reference Evolve resources cover preferred practice patterns, pelvic floor problems, and women’s health issues.
• NEW! Highlighted A Therapist’s Thoughts sections provide easier access to the observations, experiences, and expertise of the editors and contributors.
• NEW! Note to the Reader sections offer occasional comments and remarks from the editors and contributors on the information presented to assist students in understanding the context of specific material. 
• NEW! Case examples on the Evolve companion site range from simple to complex with patients who have multiple comorbidities and many factors to consider when evaluating and treating patients.

SECTION I: INTRODUCTION
1. Introduction to Concepts of Pathology
2. Behavioral, Social, and Environmental Factors Contributing to Disease and Dysfunction
3. The Psychosocial-Spiritual Impact on Health Care
4. Environmental and Occupational Medicine
5. Problems Affecting Multiple Systems
6. Injury, Inflammation and Healing

SECTION II: CLINICAL MEDICINE
7. The Immune System
8. Infectious disease
9. Oncology
10. The Integumentary System
11. The Endocrine and Metabolic Systems
12. The Cardiovascular System
13. The Lymphatic System
14. The Hematologic System
15. The Respiratory System
16. The Gastrointestinal System
17. The Hepatic, Pancreatic, and Biliary Systems
18. The Renal and Urologic Systems
19. The Male Genital/Reproductive System
20. The Female Genital/Reproductive System
21. Transplantation

SECTION III: PATHOLOGY OF THE MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM
22. Introduction to Pathology of the Musculoskeletal System
23. Genetic and Developmental Disorders
24. Metabolic Disorders
25. Infectious Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System
26. Musculoskeletal Neoplasms
27. Soft Tissue, Joint and Bone Disorders

SECTION IV: PATHOLOGY OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM
28. Introduction to Central Nervous System Disorders
29. Infectious Disorders of the Central Nervous System
30. Central Nervous System Neoplasms
31. Degenerative Diseases of the Central Nervous System
32. Stroke
33. Traumatic Brain Injury
34. Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury
35. Cerebral Palsy
36. Epilepsy
37. Headache
38. Vestibular Disorders
39. The Peripheral Nervous System
40. Laboratory Tests and Values
Appendix A: Summary of Standard Precautions
Appendix B: Guidelines for Activity and Exercise