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Pathophysiology

The Biologic Basis for Disease in Adults and Children

  • 7th Edition - August 19, 2013
  • Latest edition
  • Authors: Kathryn L. McCance, Sue E. Huether
  • Language: English

With easy-to-read, in-depth descriptions of disease, disease etiology, and disease processes, Pathophysiology: The Biologic Basis for Disease in Adults and Children, 7th Editi… Read more

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With easy-to-read, in-depth descriptions of disease, disease etiology, and disease processes, Pathophysiology: The Biologic Basis for Disease in Adults and Children, 7th Edition helps you understand the most important and the most complex pathophysiology concepts. More than 1,200 full-color illustrations and photographs make it easier to identify normal anatomy and physiology, as well as alterations of function. This edition includes a NEW Epigenetics and Disease chapter along with additional What’s New boxes highlighting the latest advances in pathophysiology. Written by well-known educators Kathryn McCance and Sue Huether, and joined by a team of expert contributors, this resource is the most comprehensive and authoritative pathophysiology text available!

Key features

  • Over 1,200 full-color illustrations and photographs
  • depict the clinical manifestations of disease and disease processes — more than in any other pathophysiology text.
  • A fully updated glossary includes 1,000 terms, and makes lookup easier by grouping together similar topics and terms.
  • Outstanding authors Kathryn McCance and Sue Huether have extensive backgrounds as researchers and instructors, and utilize expert contributors, consultants, and reviewers in developing this edition.
  • Chapter summary reviews provide concise synopses of the main points of each chapter.
  • Consistent presentation of diseases includes pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, and evaluation and treatment.
  • Lifespan content includes ten separate pediatric chapters and special sections with aging and pediatrics content.
  • Algorithms and flowcharts of diseases and disorders make it easy to follow the sequential progression of disease processes.
  • Nutrition and Disease boxes explain the link between concepts of health promotion and disease.

Table of contents

PART ONE: CENTRAL CONCEPTS OF PATHOPHYSIOLOGY: CELLS AND TISSUES
Unit I: The Cell

1. Cellular Biology

2. Altered Cellular and Tissue Biology

3. The Cellular Environment: Fluids and Electrolytes, Acids and Bases
Unit II: Genes and Gene-Environment Interaction

4. Genes and Genetic Diseases

5. Genes, Environment-Lifestyle, and Common Diseases

6. Epigenetics and Disease NEW!
Unit III: Mechanisms of Self-Defense

7. Innate Immunity: Inflammation

8. Adaptive Immunity

9. Alterations in Immunity and Inflammation

10. Infection

11. Stress and Disease
Unit IV: Cellular Proliferation: Cancer

12. Cancer Biology

13. Cancer Epidemiology

14. Cancer in Children
PART TWO: PATHOPHYSIOLOGIC ALTERATIONS: ORGANS AND SYSTEMS
Unit V: The Neurologic System

15. Structure and Function of the Neurologic System

16. Pain, Temperature Regulation, Sleep, and Sensory Function

17. Alterations in Cognitive Systems, Cerebral Hemodynamics, and Motor Function

18. Disorders of the Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems and the Neuromuscular Junction

19. Neurobiology of Schizophrenia, Mood Disorders, and Anxiety Disorders

20. Alterations of Neurologic Function in Children
Unit VI: The Endocrine System

21. Mechanisms of Hormonal Regulation

22. Alterations of Hormonal Regulation
Unit VII: The Reproductive Systems

23. Structure and Function of the Reproductive Systems

24. Alterations of the Female Reproductive System

25. Alterations of the Male Reproductive System

26. Sexually Transmitted Infections
Unit VIII: The Hematologic System

27. Structure and Function of the Hematologic System

28. Alterations of Erythrocyte Function

29. Alterations of Leukocyte, Lymphoid, and Hemostatic Function

30. Alterations of Hematologic Function in Children
Unit IX: The Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems

31. Structure and Function of the Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems

32. Alterations of Cardiovascular Function

33. Alterations of Cardiovascular Function in Children
Unit X: The Pulmonary System

34. Structure and Function of the Pulmonary System

35. Alterations of Pulmonary Function

36. Alterations of Pulmonary Function in Children
Unit XI: The Renal and Urologic Systems

37. Structure and Function of the Renal and Urologic Systems

38. Alterations of Renal and Urinary Tract Function

39. Alterations of Renal and Urinary Tract Function in Children
Unit XII: The Digestive System

40. Structure and Function of the Digestive System

41. Alterations of Digestive Function

42. Alterations of Digestive Function in Children
Unit XIII: The Musculoskeletal System

43. Structure and Function of the Musculoskeletal System

44. Alterations of Musculoskeletal Function

45. Alterations of Musculoskeletal Function in Children
Unit XIV: The Integumentary System

46. Structure, Function, and Disorders of the Integument

47. Alterations of the Integument in Children
Unit XV: Multiple Interacting Systems

48. Shock, Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome, and Burns in Adults

49. Shock, Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome, and Burns in Children

Product details

  • Edition: 7
  • Latest edition
  • Published: December 19, 2013
  • Language: English

About the authors

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Kathryn L. McCance

Professor Kathryn L. McCance works at the College of Nursing at University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor Emerita, College of Nursing, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah

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Sue E. Huether

Professor Emeritus Sue E. Huether works in the College of Nursing at University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
Affiliations and expertise
Professor Emerita, College of Nursing, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah