Pathology for the Health Professions - E-Book

Pathology for the Health Professions - E-Book

<p>Damjanov’s <b>Pathology for the Health Professions, 5th Edition</b> 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 discusses 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 format for <b>D</b>isease,　<b>E</b>tiology,　<b>P</b>athogenesis,　<b>P</b>athology,　<b>C</b>linical features, and　<b>T</b>herapy or prognosis.</p><ul><b><li>UNIQUE! DEPPiCT approach</b>　helps you study more efficiently by presenting each major disease in format that includes a　<b>D</b>isease description,　<b>E</b>tiology,　<b>P</b>athogenesis,　<b>P</b>athology,　<b>C</b>linical features, and a short discussion on　<b>T</b>herapy or prognosis.</li><li><b> More than 500 high-quality, full-color images</b>　reinforce your understanding of disease conditions and general pathology principles.</li><li><b> A clear, non-technical writing style</b> makes complex concepts more engaging and easier to understand.</li><li><b> Evolve Resources for Students</b> include PowerPoint student lecture notes, <i>Body Spectrum</i> online coloring book, and 30 animations. </li><li><b> Learning objectives　and　review questions</b>　help you identify the most important concepts and assess your understanding of essential principles.</li><li><b> Key terms</b>　are listed at the beginning of each chapter and in a comprehensive glossary to help you easily access definitions of terms.</li><li><b> <i>Did You Know</i>　boxes</b>　showcase interesting clinical tidbits and addressing the most relevant health issues of today. </li><li><b>Evolve Resources for Instructors</b> include an Instructor’s Manual, test bank, PowerPoint slides, ARQ’s for iClicker, image collection, answer key for end-of-chapter review questions, 30 animations, and web links.<b> </li></ul></b><ul><b><li> UPDATED! All chapters revised to include new data on major diseases</b> and to reflect other changes in guidelines and literature.</li><li><b> NEW and UPDATED! Expanded discussion of important tumors</b>, such as: gastrointestinal stromal tumors, testicular tumors, prostatic adenocarcinoma, and lung cancer.</li><li><b>UPDATED! Expanded coverage of important disorders</b>, such as: non-alcoholic steatohepatitis, diabetes mellitus, and cardiomyopathies.</li><li><b> EXPANDED! Added molecular biology data</b> on important malignant tumors.</li><li><b> UPDATED! New terminology for many diseases</b> conforms to clinical usage of these terms (for example, fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, sexually transmitted infections, etc.).</li><li><b> <i>Did You Know</i> boxes</b> reflect current health care concerns and help you apply content in the book to everyday practice.</li><li><b> NEW! Addresses infectious diseases</b> that are important in clinics.</li><li><b> EXPANDED! New illustrations</b> help enhance learning.</li><li><b> UPDATED! Revised review questions</b> focus on critical issues.</li></ul>