Kathryn L. McCance

Sue E. Huether

Mammoth Hardcover (8 to 10 lbs)

Science

The Biologic Basis for Disease in Adults and Children

Learn 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 you 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 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!

 * The most comprehensive and authoritative pathophysiology text on the market provides unparalleled coverage of Pathophysiology content.
 * Over 1,300 full-color illustrations and photographs depict the clinical manifestations of disease and disease processes - more than in any other pathophysiology text.
 * 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 you 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.

 * 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.

Pathophysiology

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Well-known for its authoritative and comprehensive coverage, complete treatment of pediatric pathophysiology, and the most extensive illustration program in its field, the 5th edition of this classic book has been extensively revised and updated. Part One presents the general principles of pathophysiology and discusses the influence of the environment and the role of genetics in the development of disease. Part Two, organized by body system, examines normal anatomy and physiology, alterations of function in adults, and alterations of function in children.
 * Comprehensive coverage provides unparalleled discussion of disease processes.
 * Extensive full-color art program illustrates disease processes and clinical manifestations of diseases.
 * Life span content includes ten separate chapters for the pediatric content and special headings for aging content within the structures and functions chapters.
 * "What's New?" boxes highlight the most current research and findings.
 * "Nutrition and Disease" boxes show evidenced-based links between concepts of health promotion and disease.
 * Algorithms throughout the text illustrate the sequential progression of disease processes.
 * Detailed chapter outlines with page numbers provide easy access to content and overview of topics.
 * Chapter introductions provide a rationale for learning the content about to be presented.
 * Consistent presentation of each disease includes epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, and evaluation and treatment.
 * Key terms are highlighted in each chapter and listed with page numbers for easy reference and chapter review.
 * Chapter summaries provide concise synopses of key points and serve as a built-in content review.
 * An "Introduction to Pathophysiology" provides an entrance to the study of disease and defines basic terms.

 * More than 90 "What's New?" boxes present the most current research available.
 * Includes approximately 310 new full-color illustrations.
 * A new companion CD-ROM with over 750 review questions and answers and 20 animations.
 * Now includes a comprehensive glossary of approximately 1,200 terms to help students with the often difficult terminology related to pathophysiology.
 * Infection content is presented in a separate chapter to better organize content on mechanisms of self-defense.
 * Extensive revisions and updates of every chapter, particularly: inflammation and immunity, stress, cancer, pain, the reproductive system, and urinary and renal systems alterations.

With easy-to-read, in-depth descriptions of disease, disease etiology, and disease processes, Pathophysiology: The Biologic Basis for Disease in Adults and Children, 7th Edition helps you understand the most important and the most complex pathophysiology concepts. More than 1,200 full-color illustrations and photographs make it easier to identify normal anatomy and physiology, as well as alterations of function. This edition includes a NEW Epigenetics and Disease chapter along with additional What's New boxes highlighting the latest advances in pathophysiology. Written by well-known educators Kathryn McCance and Sue Huether, and joined by a team of expert contributors, this resource is the most comprehensive and authoritative pathophysiology text available! Over 1,200 full-color illustrations and photographs depict the clinical manifestations of disease and disease processes - more than in any other pathophysiology text. A fully updated glossary includes 1,000 terms, and makes lookup easier by grouping together similar topics and terms. 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. Chapter summary reviews provide concise synopses of the main points of each chapter. 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. Algorithms and flowcharts of diseases and disorders make it easy to follow the sequential progression of disease processes. Nutrition and Disease boxes explain the link between concepts of health promotion and disease. EXTENSIVELY Updated content reflects advances in pathophysiology including tumor biology invasion and metastases, the epidemiology of cancer, diabetes mellitus, insulin resistance, thyroid and adrenal gland disorders, female reproductive disorders including benign breast diseases and breast cancer, and a separate chapter on male reproductive disorders and cancer. NEW! Chapter on epigenetics and disease. Additional What's New boxes highlight the most current research and clinical development.

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Format - Hardcover

Condition - Excellent

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