Pathology for the Health Professions - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource, 5th Edition

by Ivan Damjanov, MD, PhD

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ISBN: 9780323417808

Publication Date: 09-28-2016

Page Count: 544

Imprint: Saunders

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Damjanov’s Pathology for the Health Professions, 5th Edition is the best resource for clear, concise, and clinically relevant information on general pathology. Praised for its stunning collection of pathology images, this engaging, easy-to-understand text covers the most frequently encountered diseases that today’s healthcare students need to know. This new edition addresses the latest in cerebral palsy, coronary artery bypass, Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, hypertension, Alzheimer’s, and drug therapy for HIV. A unique DEPPiCT approach presents major diseases in a consistent for　Disease,　Etiology,　Pathogenesis,　Pathology,　Clinical features, and　Therapy or prognosis.

New Edition Expected Availability: 07-23-2021

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Pathology for the Health Professions - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource

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ISBN: 9780323754330

New to This Edition
- UPDATED! All chapters revised to include new data on major diseases and to reflect other changes in guidelines and literature.
- NEW and UPDATED! Expanded discussion of important tumors, such as: gastrointestinal stromal tumors, testicular tumors, prostatic adenocarcinoma, and lung cancer.
- UPDATED! Expanded coverage of important disorders, such as: non-alcoholic steatohepatitis, diabetes mellitus, and cardiomyopathies.
- EXPANDED! Added molecular biology data on important malignant tumors.
- UPDATED! New terminology for many diseases conforms to clinical usage of these terms (for example, fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, sexually transmitted infections, etc.).
- Did You Know boxes reflect current health care concerns and help you apply content in the book to everyday practice.
- NEW! Addresses infectious diseases that are important in clinics.
- EXPANDED! New illustrations help enhance learning.
- UPDATED! Revised review questions focus on critical issues.
Key Features
- UPDATED! Presents the latest information on major disease, new terminology, and current developments in guidelines and literature.
- UNIQUE! DEPPiCT approach　helps students study more efficiently by presenting each major disease in format that includes a　Disease description,　Etiology,　Pathogenesis,　Pathology,　Clinical features, and a short discussion on　Therapy or prognosis.
- More than 500 high-quality, full-color images　reinforce students’ understanding of disease conditions and general pathology principles.
- Did You Know boxes reflect current health care concerns and help students apply content in the book to everyday practice.
- NEW and UPDATED! Expanded discussion of gastrointestinal stromal tumors, prostatic adenocarcinoma, lung cancer, testicular tumors, and more.
- UPDATED! New terminology for many diseases reflects current clinical usage of these terms (for example, fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, sexually transmitted infections, etc.).
- A clear, non-technical writing style makes complex concepts more engaging and easier to understand.
- UPDATED! Expanded coverage of important disorders, such as: non-alcoholic steatohepatitis, diabetes mellitus, and cardiomyopathies.
- EXPANDED! Added molecular biology data on important malignant tumors.
- Evolve Resources for Students include the Body Spectrum online coloring book and 30 animations.
- NEW! Addresses infectious diseases that are important in clinics.
- EXPANDED! New illustrations help engage students and enhance learning.
- UPDATED! Revised review questions focus on critical issues.
- Learning objectives　and　review questions　help students identify the most important concepts and assess their understanding of essential principles.
- Key terms　are listed at the beginning of each chapter and in a comprehensive glossary to help students easily access definitions of terms.
- Did You Know　boxes　showcase interesting clinical tidbits and addressing the most relevant health issues of today.
- Evolve Resources for Instructors include an Instructor’s Manual, test bank, PowerPoint slides with audience response questions, image collection, and answer key for end-of-chapter review questions.
Contents

1. Cell Pathology
2. Inflammation
3. Immunopathology
4. Neoplasia
5. Genetic and Developmental Disorders
6. Fluid and Hemodynamic Disorders
7. The Cardiovascular System
8. The Respiratory System
9. The Hematopoietic and Lynphoid Systems
10. The Gastrointestinal System
11. The Liver and Biliary System
12. The Pancreas
13. The Urinary Tract
14. The Male Reproductive System
15. The Female Reproductive System
16. The Breast
17. The Endocrine System
18. The Skin
19. Bones and Joints
20. Muscles and Peripheral Nerves
21. The Nervous System
22. The Eye
23. The Ear
Glossary
Index
Authors

Ivan Damjanov, MD, PhD, Professor, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, The University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City, KS, USA
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