Jones & Bartlett Learning Essentials of Human Disease

Revised and updated with the latest data in the field, Essentials of Human Disease, Second Edition is a consolidated and modified version of the very successful An Introduction to Human Disease, now in its Ninth Edition. This book is designed for students who have limited time to master basic disease concepts. It covers the essential structural and functional characteristics of common and important diseases, as well as the principles of diagnosis and treatment. The book is organized into two main sections. The first section deals with general concepts and with diseases affecting the body as a whole. The second section considers the various organ systems and their diseases. Each chapter begins with learning objectives, followed by a brief review of the anatomy and physiology of the organ system discussed, then a systematic survey of the pathology, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, and principles of treatment of the diseases covered. Features & Benefits Tables are used to reinforce and summarize material in the text, such as essential features of bacterial, fungus, and parasitic diseases, characteristics of the various types of congenital heart disease, and principles of diagnosis and treatment of heart attacks. Updated with the latest data on AIDS and HIV New material on renal transplantation. Includes the latest Adult BMI calculations and tables "A Closer Look" boxes discuss important physicians and scientists who contributed to the diagnosis or treatment of specific diseases as well as other interesting facts related to human disease. End-of-chapter material includes multiple-choice, true/false, and fill-in-the-blank exercises, as well as critical thinking questions. The Companion Website, included with every new copy of the text, includes: an anatomy & physiology review, chapter outlines, interactive flashcards, crossword puzzles, practice quizzes, and more. Instructor resources include: PowerPoint Lecture Outlines, PowerPoint Image Bank, Test Bank, and answers to end-of-chapter questions.