ISBN:
9780323402804
Copyright:
2019
Publication Date:
01-30-2018
Page Count:
1720
Imprint:
Mosby
List Price:
$128.99
Pathophysiology - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource, 8th Edition
by Kathryn L. McCance, MS, PhD and Sue E. Huether, MS, PhD
Elsevier eBook on VitalSource
ISBN:
9780323402804
Copyright:
2019
Publication Date:
01-30-2018
Page Count:
1720
Imprint:
Mosby
List Price:
$128.99
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Teach students the what, how, and why of pathophysiology! With easy-to-read, in-depth descriptions of disease, disease etiology, and disease processes, Pathophysiology: The Biologic Basis for Disease in Adults and Children, 8th Edition helps your students understand the most important and most complex pathophysiology concepts. This updated text includes more than 1,300 full-color illustrations and photographs to make it easier to identify normal anatomy and physiology, as well as alterations of structure and function. This edition includes a NEW chapter on obesity and nutritional disorders, along with expanded coverage of rare diseases and epigenetics. It’s the most comprehensive and authoritative pathophysiology text available!
New Edition Expected Availability: 08-23-2022
McCance & Huether’s Pathophysiology - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource
Elsevier eBook on VitalSource
ISBN: 9780323789905
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- NEW! Chapter on obesity and nutritional disorders thoroughly covers these growing global concerns
- NEW! Added coverage of rare diseases and epigenetics further explore genetic disease traits
- NEW! Over 50 new or heavily revised illustrations visually highlight pathophysiology concepts
- NEW! More than 30 new 3D animations on Evolve bring difficult concepts to life for a new perspective on disease processes
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- NEW! Added coverage of rare diseases and epigenetics further explore genetic disease traits
- NEW! Chapter on obesity and nutritional disorders thoroughly covers these growing global concerns
- NEW! Over 50 new or heavily revised illustrations highlight pathophysiology concepts and visually engage the reader
- Over 1,300 full-color illustrations and photographs depict the clinical manifestations of disease and disease processes — more than in any other pathophysiology text.
- The most comprehensive and authoritative pathophysiology text on the market provides unparalleled coverage of Pathophysiology content
- NEW! More than 30 new 3D animations on Evolve bring difficult concepts to life for a new perspective on disease processes
- Consistent presentation of diseases includes pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, and evaluation and treatment
- Lifespan content includes ten separate pediatric chapters and special sections with aging and pediatrics content
- Outstanding authors Kathryn McCance and Sue Huether have extensive backgrounds as researchers and instructors, and utilize expert contributors, consultants, and reviewers in developing this edition
- Algorithms and flowcharts of diseases and disorders make it easy for students to follow the sequential progression of disease processes
- Additional What’s New boxes highlight the most current research and clinical development
- Nutrition and Disease boxes explain the link between concepts of health promotion and disease
- Chapter summary reviews provide concise synopses of the main points of each chapter
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Part 1: CENTRAL CONCEPTS OF PATHOPHYSIOLOGY: CELLS AND TISSUES
Unit I: THE CELL
1. Cellular Biology
2. Altered Cellular and Tissue Biology: Environmental Agents
3. The Cellular Environment: Fluids and Electrolytes, Acids and Bases
Unit II: GENES AND GENE-ENVIRONMENT INTERACTION
4. Genes and Genetic Diseases
5. Genes, Environment-Lifestyle, and Common Diseases
6. Epigenetics and Disease
Unit III: MECHANISMS OF SELF-DEFENSE
7. Innate Immunity: Inflammation
8. Adaptive Immunity
9. Alterations in Immunity and Inflammation
10. Infection
11. Stress and Disease
Unit IV. CELLULAR PROLIFERATION: CANCER
12. Cancer Biology
13. Cancer Epidemiology
14. Cancer in Children
Part 2: PATHOPHYSIOLOGIC ALTERATIONS: ORGANS AND SYSTEMS
Unit V: THE NEUROLOGIC SYSTEM
15. Structure and Function of the Neurologic System
16. Pain, Temperature Regulation, Sleep, and Sensory Function
17. Alterations in Cognitive Systems, Cerebral Hemodynamics, and Motor Function
18. Disorders of the Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems and the Neuromuscular Junction
19. Neurobiology of Schizophrenia, Mood Disorders, and Anxiety Disorders
20. Alterations of Neurologic Function in Children
Unit VI: THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
21. Mechanisms of Hormonal Regulation
22. Alterations of Hormonal Regulation
23. Obesity and Disorders of Nutrition
Unit VII: THE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEMS
24. Structure and Function of the Reproductive Systems
25. Alterations of the Female Reproductive System
26. Alterations of the Male Reproductive System
27. Sexually Transmitted Infections
Unit VIII: THE HEMATOLOGIC SYSTEM
28. Structure and Function of the Hematologic System
29. Alterations of Erythrocyte, Platelet, and Hemostatic Function
30. Alterations of Leukocyte and Lymphoid Function
31. Alterations of Hematologic Function in Children
Unit IX: THE CARDIOVASCULAR AND LYMPHATIC SYSTEMS
32. Structure and Function of the Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems
33. Alterations of Cardiovascular Function
34. Alterations of Cardiovascular Function in Children
Unit X: THE PULMONARY SYSTEM
35. Structure and Function of the Pulmonary System
36. Alterations of Pulmonary Function
37. Alterations of Pulmonary Function in Children
Unit XI: THE RENAL AND UROLOGIC SYSTEMS
38. Structure and Function of the Renal and Urologic Systems
39. Alterations of Renal and Urinary Function
40. Alterations of Renal and Urinary Tract Function in Children
Unit XII: THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
41. Structure and Function of the Digestive System
42. Alterations of Digestive Function
43. Alterations of Digestive Function in Children
Unit XIII: THE MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM
44. Structure and Function of the Musculoskeletal System
45. Alterations of Musculoskeletal Function
46. Alterations of Musculoskeletal Function in Children
Unit XIV: THE INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM
47. Structure, Function, and Disorders of the Integument
48. Alterations of the Integument in Children
Unit XV: MULTIPLE INTERACTING SYSTEMS
49. Shock, Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome, and Burns in Adults
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