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ISBN 10: 1609133692
ISBN 13: 978-1609133696
Author: Thomas McConnell
Easy to understand and fun to read, this engaging primer on the etiology and pathogenesis of human disease will help you develop a basic understanding of pathology that will set you on the path to a successful career in the health professions. Punctuated by humor, unique case studies that link pathology to real-world clinical applications, and absorbing tales from the history of medicine, this engaging book focuses on the patient as it guides you through the causes and consequences of common diseases.
The Nature of Disease Pathology for the Health Professions 2nd Table of contents:
1 Health and Disease
What Is Disease?
How Do Scientists Study Disease?
What Causes and Influences Disease?
How Is Disease Expressed?
How Are Medical Tests Interpreted?
2 Cellular Pathology: Injury, Inflammation, and Repair
Cell Reproduction and Differentiation
Cell Injury, Disease, and Death
The Inflammatory Response to Injury
Repair
3 Disorders of the Immune System
Non-Immune Defense Mechanisms
Lymphoid Organs and the Lymphatic System
Innate and Adaptive Immunity
Cells of the Immune System
B Lymphocyte (Antibody)-Mediated Immunity
T Lymphocyte (Delayed)-Mediated Immunity
Hypersensitivity Reactions
Allergic Disorders and Atopy
Autoimmune Disorders
Amyloidosis
Immunity in Tissue Transplantation and Blood Transfusion
Immunodeficiency Disorders
4 Infectious Disease
The Biology of Infectious Disease
Virus Infections
Bacterial Infections
Fungus Infections
Parasite Infections
Sexually Transmitted Infections
Laboratory Tools
5 Neoplasia
Characteristics and Definitions of Neoplasia
The Causes of Cancer
The Molecular Basis of Neoplasia
The Biology of Neoplastic Growth
Clinical Manifestations
Clinical and Laboratory Assessment of Neoplasms
Cancer Treatment
Early Detection and Prevention of Cancer
6 Disorders of Fluid, Electrolyte and Acid-Base Balance, and Blood Flow
Pressure and the Movement of Body Fluids
Fluid Flow in Blood Vessels and Lymphatics
Water and Fluid Compartments
Fluid Imbalance
Electrolyte Imbalances
Acid-Base Imbalance
Hyperemia and Congestion
Hemostasis
Hemorrhage
Thrombosis
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation
Embolism
Infarction
The Collapse of Circulation: Shock
7 Disorders of Blood Cells
The Formed Elements of Blood
Laboratory Assessment of Formed Elements
Anemia
Polycythemia
Leukopenia, Leukocytosis, and Lymphadenopathy
Overview of Malignancies of White Blood Cells
Myeloid Malignancies
Lymphoid Malignancies
Disorders of the Spleen and Thymus
8 Disorders of Blood Vessels
Overview of Vascular Structure and Functioning
Hypertensive Vascular Disease
Atherosclerosis
Aneurysms and Dissections
Vasculitis
Raynaud Syndrome
Diseases of Veins
Tumors of Blood and Lymphatic Vessels
9 Disorders of the Heart
The Uniqueness of the Heart
Heart Failure
Coronary Artery Disease
Valvular Heart Disease
Diseases of the Myocardium
Pericardial Disease
Congenital Heart Disease
Tumors of the Heart
Cardiac Arrhythmias
10 Disorders of the Respiratory Tract
The Normal Respiratory Tract
Lung Volume, Air Flow, and Gas Exchange
Diseases of the Upper Respiratory Tract
Atelectasis
Pulmonary Edema
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Obstructive Lung Diseases
Restrictive Lung Diseases (Diffuse Interstitial Disease)
Vascular and Circulatory Lung Disease
Pneumonia
Lung Neoplasms
Diseases of the Pleura
11 Disorders of the Gastrointestinal Tract
The Normal Gastrointestinal Tract
Signs and Symptoms of Gastrointestinal Disorder
Diseases of the Oral Cavity
Diseases of the Esophagus
Diseases of the Stomach
Congenital Anomalies of the Small and Large Bowel
Vascular Diseases of the Small and Large Bowel
Infectious Diseases Affecting the Small and Large Bowel
Malabsorption Syndromes
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Neoplasms of the Large and Small Bowel
Colonic Diverticulosis and Anorectal Conditions
Diseases of the Appendix and Peritoneum
12 Disorders of the Liver and Biliary Tract
The Normal Liver
The Liver Response to Injury
Viral Hepatitis
Non-Viral Inflammatory Liver Disease
Toxic Liver Injury
Metabolic Liver Disease
Disease of Intrahepatic Bile Ducts
Circulatory Disorders
Tumors of the Liver
Disorders of the Gallbladder and Extrahepatic Bile Ducts
13 Disorders of the Pancreas
Normal Pancreatic Physiology
Pancreatitis
Diabetes
Pancreatic Neoplasms
14 Disorders of the Endocrine Glands
The Normal Endocrine System
Disorders of the Pituitary Gland
Disorders of the Thyroid Gland
Disorders of the Adrenal Cortex
Disorders of the Adrenal Medulla
Disorders of the Parathyroid Glands
Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Syndromes (MEN)
15 Disorders of the Urinary Tract
The Normal Urinary Tract
Urine
Urinary Obstruction
Urolithiasis
Neoplasms of the Urinary Tract
Congenital Anatomic Abnormalities
Infection and Inflammation
Voiding Disorders
Clinical Presentations of Renal Disorder
Inherited, Congenital, and Developmental Disorder
Glomerular Disorders
Tubular and Interstitial Disorders
Pyelonephritis
Vascular Disorder
16 Disorders of the Male Genitalia
The Normal Male Genital System
Disorders of Reproductive Function
Disorders of the Penis, Scrotum, and Groin
Disorders of the Epididymis and Testis
Disorders of the Prostate
17 Disorders of the Female Genitalia and Breast
The Normal Female Genitalia
The Pituitary-Ovarian-Endometrial Cycle
Pregnancy
Infertility
Vulvar Disorder and Vaginitis
Disorders of the Cervix
Disorders of the Endometrium and Myometrium
Disorders of the Ovary
The Normal Breast
Evaluation of Breast Disorders
Benign Breast Conditions
Breast Cancer
18 Disorders of Bones, Joints, and Skeletal Muscle
The Normal Skeleton
Normal Joints
Normal Skeletal Muscle
Disorders of Bone Growth, Maturation, Modeling, and Maintenance
Fractures
Bone Infarction and Infection
Bone Tumors and Tumor-Like Lesions
Arthritis
Injuries to Joints and Periarticular Tissues
Periarticular Pain Syndromes
Tumors and Tumor-Like Lesions of Joints and Soft Tissues
Pathologic Reactions of Muscle
Myopathies
Myasthenia Gravis
19 Disorders of the Nervous System
The Normal Nervous System
Increased Intracranial Pressure
CNS Congenital and Perinatal Disorder
CNS Trauma
Cerebrovascular Disease
CNS Infections
CNS Demyelinating Diseases
CNS Metabolic Disorders
CNS Degenerative Disorders
CNS Neoplasms
Diseases of Peripheral Nerves
20 Disorders of the Senses
The Normal Eye and Orbit
Disorders of Alignment and Movement
Trauma
Disorders of Refraction
Disorders of the Eyelid, Conjunctiva, Sclera, and Lacrimal Apparatus
Disorders of the Cornea
Disorders of the Lens
Disorders of the Uveal Tract
Disorders of the Vitreous Humor and Retina
Disorders of the Optic Nerve
Ocular Neoplasms
The Normal Ear
Disorders of the External Ear
Disorders of the Middle Ear
Disorders of the Inner Ear
Normal Taste and Smell
Disorders of Taste and Smell
Normal Somatic Senses
Disorders of Somatic Senses
21 Disorders of the Skin
Normal Skin
General Conditions of Skin
Infections, Infestations, Bites, and Stings
Disorders of Hair Follicles and Sebaceous Glands
Dermatitis
Diseases of the Dermis and Subcutis
Blistering Diseases
Disorders of Pigmentation and Melanocytes
Neoplasms of Skin Not Including Melanoma
Disorders of Hair and Nails
22 Congenital and Childhood Disorders
Normal Pregnancy and Gestation
Overview of Congenital Defects
Defects Caused by Environmental Factors
Genetic Disorders An Introduction
Single-Gene Defects Transmitted According to Mendel’s Rules
Single-Gene Defects Transmitted According to Non-Mendelian Rules
Disorders Influenced by Multiple Genes
Disorders Caused by Large-Scale Chromosome Abnormalities
Genetic Diagnosis
Perinatal and Neonatal Disease
Infections of Infants and Children
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
Tumors and Tumor-Like Conditions in Children
23 Disorders of Daily Life
Injury from Physical Agents
Toxic Exposures
Tobacco Use
Alcohol Use and Abuse
Illicit Drug Abuse
Nutritional Disease
24 Aging, Stress, Exercise, and Pain
Aging and the Decline of Body Functions
Stress
Exercise
Pain
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