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Pathology for the Health Professions
- 6th Edition - March 31, 2021
- Authors: Ivan Damjanov, Anamarija Morovic Perry, Kyle Perry
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 6 5 4 1 2 - 8
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 7 5 4 3 3 - 0
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 7 5 4 3 2 - 3
Pathology for the Health Professions, 6th Edition is the best resource for clear, concise, and clinically relevant information on general pathology. Praised for its stunning… Read more
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Request a sales quotePathology for the Health Professions, 6th Edition is the best resource for clear, concise, and clinically relevant information on general pathology. Praised for its stunning collection of pathology images, this engaging, easy-to-understand text covers the most frequently encountered diseases that you need to know to succeed in today’s healthcare environment.
- UNIQUE! Each major disease is presented in a standardized format called DEPPiCT (Disease description, Etiology, Pathogenesis, Pathology, Clinical features, and a short discussion on Therapy or prognosis), providing a valid and useful didactic approach to study and clinical practice.
- Clear, non-technical writing style makes complex concepts more engaging and easier to understand.
- Learning objectives and review questions help you identify the most important concepts and test your understanding of essential principles.
- Key terms are listed at the beginning of each chapter and bolded at first mention.
- Comprehensive glossary provides easy access to definitions of terms.
Market/Audience, Primary:
Health Profession and Nursing Students, including but not limited to Physician Assistant, Pathology Assistant, Veterinary Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, Clinical Laboratory Science, Respiratory Therapy, Imaging Technology, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Surgical Technician, Medical Transcription, and Health Information Management programs and/or courses- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Acknowledgments
- Preface
- Introduction
- 1. Cell Pathology
- Structure and Function of Normal Cells
- Cell Adaptations
- Death
- 2. Inflammation
- Signs of Inflammation
- Pathogenesis of Inflammation
- Cellular Events in Inflammation
- Classification of Inflammation
- Pathology of Inflammation
- Clinicopathologic Correlations
- Healing and Repair
- 3. Immunopathology
- Immune Response
- Cells of the Immune System
- Antibodies
- Hypersensitivity Reactions
- Transplantation
- Blood Transfusion
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Immunodeficiency Diseases
- Amyloidosis
- 4. Neoplasia
- Terminology
- Classification of Tumors
- Biology of Tumor Cells
- Causes of Cancer
- Immune Response to Tumors
- Clinical Manifestations of Neoplasia
- Cancer Epidemiology
- 5. Genetic and Developmental Diseases
- Normal Embryonic Development
- Developmental Malformations
- 6. Fluid and Hemodynamic Disorders
- Edema
- Hyperemia
- Hemorrhage
- Thrombosis
- Embolism
- Infarction
- Shock
- 7. The Cardiovascular System
- Normal Anatomy and Physiology
- Overview of Major Diseases
- Special Pathology
- 8. The Respiratory System
- Normal Anatomy and Physiology
- Overview of Major Diseases
- Special Pathology
- 9. The Hematopoietic and Lymphoid Systems
- Normal Anatomy and Physiology
- Overview of Major Diseases
- Special Pathology
- 10. The Gastrointestinal System
- Normal Anatomy and Physiology
- Overview of Major Diseases
- Special Pathology
- 11. The Liver and Biliary System
- Normal Anatomy and Physiology
- Overview of Major Diseases
- Special Pathology
- 12. The Pancreas
- Normal Anatomy and Physiology
- Overview of Major Diseases
- Special Pathology
- 13. The Kidney and the Urinary Tract
- Normal Anatomy and Physiology
- Overview of Major Diseases
- Special Pathology
- 14. The Male Reproductive System
- Normal Anatomy and Physiology
- Overview of Major Diseases
- Special Pathology
- 15. The Female Reproductive System
- Normal Anatomy and Physiology
- Overview of Major Diseases
- Special Pathology
- Pathology of Pregnancy
- 16. The Breast
- Normal Anatomy and Physiology
- Overview of Major Diseases
- Special Pathology
- 17. The Endocrine System
- Normal Anatomy and Physiology
- Overview of Major Diseases
- Special Pathology
- 18. The Skin
- Normal Anatomy and Physiology
- Overview of Major Diseases
- Special Pathology
- 19. Bones and Joints
- Normal Anatomy and Physiology
- Special Pathology
- 20. Muscles and Peripheral Nerves
- Normal Anatomy and Physiology
- Overview of Major Diseases
- Special Pathology
- 21. The Nervous System
- Normal Anatomy and Physiology
- Overview of Major Diseases
- Special Pathology
- 22. The Eye
- Normal Anatomy and Physiology
- Overview of Major Diseases
- 23. The Ear
- Normal Anatomy and Physiology
- Overview of Major Diseases
- Special Pathology
- Glossary
- Index
- IBC
- No. of pages: 544
- Language: English
- Edition: 6
- Published: March 31, 2021
- Imprint: Saunders
- Paperback ISBN: 9780323654128
- eBook ISBN: 9780323754330
- eBook ISBN: 9780323754323
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Ivan Damjanov
Dr. Ivan Damjanov is a pathologist in Kansas City, Kansas and is affiliated with University of Kansas Hospital. He received his medical degree from University of Zagreb Faculty of Medicine and has been in practice for more than 20 years. He is one of 19 doctors at the University of Kansas Hospital who specialize in Pathology.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, The University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City, KS, USA