Give your students a clear understanding of pathology with this concise, clinically relevant resource! Praised for its stunning collection of pathology images, Pathology for the Health Professions, 7th Edition, simplifies complex pathophysiology concepts and provides essential information on the most frequently encountered diseases. Clinically relevant coverage includes both general and systemic pathology. This edition features a streamlined narrative and enhanced review questions to help students master the pathology information they need to succeed in today's healthcare environment.
UPDATED! Did You Know? boxes showcase brief clinical facts and address today's most relevant health issues
NEW! Streamlined narrative features checklists and bulleted lists to improve readability and reinforce key topics
NEW! Enhanced review questions test students' understanding of essential principles
Clear, non-technical writing style makes complex concepts more engaging and easier to understand
UNIQUE! Each major disease is presented in a standardized format called DEPPiCT (Disease description, Etiology, Pathogenesis, Pathology, Clinical features, and a short discussion on Therapy or prognosis), providing a consistent, didactic approach for study and clinical practice
More than 500 full-color, high-quality images help reinforce understanding of disease conditions and general pathology principles
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 bolded at first mention, and a comprehensive glossary offers easy access to definitions of terms
1. Cell Pathology 2. Inflammation 3. Immunopathology 4. Neoplasia 5. Genetic and Developmental Diseases 6. Fluid and Hemodynamic Disorders 7. The Cardiovascular System 8. The Respiratory System 9. The Hematopoietic and Lymphoid Systems 10. The Gastrointestinal System 11. The Liver and Biliary System 12. The Pancreas 13. The Kidney and 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
Ivan Damjanov, MD, PhD, Professor, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, The University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City, KS, USA, Anamarija Morovic Perry, MD and Kyle Perry, MD
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