Human Diseases, 5th Edition

Book Description Designed specifically for future allied health professionals, HUMAN DISEASES, 5e delivers everything you need to know about the diseases and disorders health care providers see and treat the most. Making pathology fully accessible, this best seller is packed with the most current research available and reflects the latest practices from the field. Following a basic review of anatomy and physiology, chapters present each disease's description, etiology, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention as well as detailed, full-color photos to ensure your thorough understanding. The fifth edition covers emerging disorders, ICD-10 progress, pharmacology concerns, herbal and nontraditional remedies, current statistics, and much more. In addition, real-life cases and interactive learning tools give you hands-on experience putting what you learn into practice.

Content

Unit I - CONCEPTS OF HUMAN DISEASE
CHAPTER 1. Introduction to Human Diseases
CHAPTER 2. Mechanisms of Disease
CHAPTER 3. Neoplasms
CHAPTER 4. Inflammation and Infection

Unit II - COMMON DISEASES AND DISORDERS OF BODY SYSTEMS
CHAPTER 5. Immune System Diseases and Disorders
CHAPTER 6. Musculoskeletal System Diseases and Disorders
CHAPTER 7. Blood and Blood-Forming Organs Diseases and Disorders
CHAPTER 8. Cardiovascular System Diseases and Disorders
CHAPTER 9. Respiratory System Diseases and Disorders
CHAPTER 10. Lymphatic System Diseases and Disorders
CHAPTER 11. Digestive System Diseases and Disorders
CHAPTER 12. Liver, Gallbladder, and Pancreatic Diseases and Disorders
CHAPTER 13. Urinary System Diseases and Disorders
CHAPTER 14. Endocrine System Diseases and Disorders
CHAPTER 15. Nervous System Diseases and Disorders
CHAPTER 16. Eye and Ear Diseases and Disorders
CHAPTER 17. Reproductive System Diseases and Disorders
CHAPTER 18. Integumentary System Diseases and Disorders

Unit III - GENETIC AND DEVELOPMENTAL, CHILDHOOD, AND MENTAL HEALTH DISEASES AND DISORDERS
CHAPTER 19. Genetic and Developmental Diseases and Disorders
CHAPTER 20. Childhood Diseases and Disorders
CHAPTER 21. Mental Health Diseases and Disorders