Pathophysiology: A Practical Approach, Fourth Edition focuses on teaching nursing students how normal versus abnormal physiological alterations can present in patients to identify disease or injury progression. The text is intuitively organized by body system and employs a practical approach to teaching the somewhat complex topic of pathophysiology. The Fourth Edition features new content on mental health, ground-breaking research, and community resources for reference. Students and faculty praise this text for its innovative, user-friendly approach as well as its easy reading style, use of dynamic images and coverage of current trends.
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Cellular function -- Immunity -- Hematopoietic function -- Cardiovascular function -- Respiratory function -- Fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base homeostasis -- Urinary function -- Reproductive function -- Gastrointestinal function -- ...
The Second Edition of Pulmonary Physiology and Pathophysiology presents normal and abnormal pulmonary function in the same case-based format that has made the first edition a favorite among students.
The first edition of this book demonstrated that there is a need to understand the particular features of osteoporosis in older persons, which is the main aim of this book.
This novel approach instills a deeper understanding of altered human function than traditional memorization, empowering students to achieve optimal client outcomes in the management of a wide range of diseases.
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This book is perfect for urologists—particularly those who specialize in sexual medicine and/or infertility—and for Andrologists and Endocrinologists.
Schneider. Psoriasis is a debilitating disease characterized by recurrent exacerbations and remissions. It affects between 2% and 3% of the U.S. population, with a higher incidence in whites and an equal distribution between the sexes.
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Illustrations, memory joggers, and other special features help readers understand and remember key points. This edition's expanded cancer chapter covers more types of cancer.