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A full-color case-based review of the essentials of pathophysiology covering all major organs and systemsMore than 130 case studies with Q&AA Doodyâs Core Title for 2020!
The goal of this trusted text is to introduce you to clinical medicine by reviewing the pathophysiologic basis of 132 diseases (and associated signs and symptoms) commonly encountered in medical practice. The authors, all experts in their respective fields, have provided a concise review of relevant normal structure and function of each body system, followed by a description of the pathophysiologic mechanisms that underlie several common diseases related to that system. The accessible presentation features high-quality full-color illustrations, an
Table of ContentsIntroduction
Genetic Disease
Disorders of the Immune System
Infectious Diseases
Neoplasia
Blood Disorders
Nervous System Disorders
Diseases of the Skin
Pulmonary Disease
Cardiovascular Disorders: Heart Disease
Cardiovascular Disorders: Vascular Disease
Disorders of the Adrenal Medulla
Gastrointestinal Disease
Liver Disease
Disorders of the Exocrine Pancreas
Renal Disease
Disorders of the Parathyroids & Calcium & Phosphorus Metabolism
Disorders of the Endocrine Pancreas
Disorders of the Hypothalamus & Pituitary Gland
Thyroid Disease
Disorders of the Adrenal Cortex
Disorders of the Female Reproductive Tract
Disorders of the Male Reproductive Tract
Inflammatory Rheumatic Diseases
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