Description
Book SynopsisFeaturing more than 85 vibrant, fully annotated charts—19 new to this edition—this updated fourth edition of
Diseases and Disorders: The World's Best Anatomical Charts is a perfect quick reference for medical and nursing students and an ideal visual aid for patient education.
Printed on oversized, cardstock pages and compiled in a convenient, 10” x 12” spiral-bound volume with a laminated cover, these full-color charts created by some of the world's best medical illustrators illustrate and explain common diseases and disorders of the brain; heart; GI tract; eye and ear; endocrine, muscular, skeletal, reproductive, and respiratory systems; dental diseases; infectious diseases; healthy lifestyle issues; and cancer.
- Nineteen new charts cover Schizophrenia, Ovarian Cancer, Multiple Myeloma, Liver Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Heart Failure, Peripheral Artery Disease, UC/Crohn's Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Age-Related Macular Degeneration, and more.
- All charts have been reviewed and updated.
- Medical terminology and easy-to-understand supporting text are printed directly on each chart.
- Every chart depicts an aspect of human anatomy, physiology, and disease presented in a clear, visual presentation.
- The book is ideal as a review resource or quick reference for studying human anatomy or for patient consultation and education.
Table of ContentsBRAIN DISEASES & DISORDERS
Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease
Understanding Major Depressive Disorder
Understanding Epilepsy
Migraines and Headaches
Understanding Multiple Sclerosis
Understanding Pain
Understanding Parkinson’s Disease
Understanding Sleep Disorders
Understanding Stroke
Understanding Schizophrenia
CANCER (ONCOLOGY)
Understanding Breast Cancer
Understanding Cervical Cancer
Understanding Ovarian Cancer
Understanding Colorectal Cancer
Understanding Leukemia
Understanding Lung Cancer
Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer
Multiple Myeloma
Understanding Liver Cancer
Understanding Kidney Cancer
Understanding Pancreatic Cancer
Understanding Prostate Cancer
Understanding Skin Cancer
CARDIOVASCULAR AND VENOUS DISEASES & DISORDERS
Cardiovascular Disease
Understanding High Cholesterol
Deep Vein Thrombosis
Heart Disease
Understanding Hypertension
Understanding High Blood Pressure
Heart Failure
Peripheral Artery Disease
Understanding Valve Stenosis
DENTAL DISEASES & DISORDERS
Disorders of the Teeth and Jaw
Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ)
DIGESTIVE SYSTEM DISEASES & DISORDERS
Gastroesophageal Disorders and Digestive Anatomy
Diseases of the Digestive System
Understanding Ulcers
Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s Disease
Understanding Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
ENDOCRINE SYSTEM DISEASES & DISORDERS
Understanding Diabetes
Understanding Type 1 Diabetes
Understanding Type 2 Diabetes
Metabolic Syndrome
Thyroid Disorders
EYE AND EAR DISEASES & DISORDERS
Middle Ear Conditions
Disorders of the Eye
Understanding Glaucoma
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
INFECTIOUS DISEASES & DISORDERS
Understanding the Common Cold
Understanding Hepatitis
Understanding Bacterial Infections
Understanding HIV and AIDS
Understanding Influenza
Understanding Viral Infections
MUSCULAR AND SKELETAL DISEASES & DISORDERS
Understanding Arthritis
Understanding Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Anatomy and Injuries of the Foot and Ankle
Anatomy and Injuries of the Hand and Wrist
Anatomy and Injuries of the Hip
Hip and Knee Inflammations
Knee Injuries
Athletic Injuries of the Knee
Anatomy and Injuries of the Shoulder
Human Spine Disorders
Anatomy and Injuries of the Spine
Understanding Osteoporosis
Anatomy and Injuries of the Head and Neck
Whiplash Injuries of the Head and Neck
REPRODUCTIVE DISEASES & DISORDERS
Benign Breast Disease
Common Gynecological Disorders
Infertility
Understanding Erectile Dysfunction
The Prostate
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
Diseases of the Urinary Tract
RESPIRATORY DISEASES & DISORDERS
Understanding Allergies
Understanding Asthma
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Diseases of the Lung
HEALTHY LIFESTYLE ISSUES
Understanding Menopause
Dangers of Alcohol
Dangers of Smoking
BMI and Waist Circumference
Keys to Healthy Eating
Maintaining a Healthy Weight
Risks of Obesity
Understanding Your Weight
