Enfermedades humanas Marianne Neighbors, Ruth Tannehill-Jones.

Includes index.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction to human diseases -- Mechanisms of disease -- Neoplasms -- Inflammation and infection -- Immune system diseases and disorders -- Musculoskeletal system diseases and disorders -- Blood and blood-forming organs diseases and disorders -- Cardiovascular system diseases and disorders -- Respiratory system diseases and disorders -- Lymphatic system diseases and disorders -- Digestive system diseases and disorders -- Liver, Gallbladder, and pancreatic diseases and disorders -- Endocrine system diseases and disorders -- Nervous system diseases and disorders -- Eye and ear diseases and disorders -- Reproductive system diseases and disorders -- Integumentary system diseases and disorders -- Genetic and developmental diseases and disorders -- Childhood diseases and disorders -- Mental health diseases and disorders.

Organized by body systems, this essential pathophysiology resource is written specifically for allied health learners and as a reference for allied health professionals. This libro is also ideal as a resource on basic diseases for anyone within the medical arena or lay community. It is designed to make difficult pathophysiology concepts easier to understand by using consistent organization, pronunciations, boxed features, and full-color ilustraciones and fotograf�ass Chapters progress through a basic review of anatomy and physiology before introducing the most common diseases. Common diseases and disorders are presented consistently through description, etiology, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention headings.