Human diseases : a systemic approach / Mark Zelman [and others].

Summary:

This book presents the basic principles of human disease, organized by human organ system. It provides practical information for both health career and non-professional readers-unlike other books, which are generally too high level or specialized for this purpose. New to this edition are: new diagnostic tests and lab procedures; enhanced coverage in treatment and diagnostic sections in disorders to include common treatments and general pharm options; increased coverage of disease statistics, prevalencies, risk factors for diseases and conditions; addition of prevention and aging to Diseases at a Glance table at the end of each chapter; A new page will be added at the end of each chapter which walks the readers through the multimedia resources that are available for each chapter; and much more! An ideal reference for health professionals.

Record details

ISBN: 9780135155561
ISBN: 0135155568
Physical Description: xii, 474 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm. + 1 CD-Rom (4 3/4 in.).
Edition: Seventh edition / Mark Zelman [and others].
Publisher: Upper Saddle River, N.J. : Pearson Education, [2010]
Copyright: ©2010.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Introduction to disease -- Immunity and the lymphatic system -- Infectious diseases -- Cancer -- Heredity and disease -- Diseases of the cardiovascular system -- Diseases of the blood -- Diseases of the respiratory system -- Diseases of the digestive system -- Diseases of the urinary system -- Diseases of the reproductive systems -- Diseases of the endocrine system -- Diseases of the nervous system and special senses -- Mental illness and cognitive disorders -- Diseases of the musculoskeletal system -- Diseases of the integumentary system.