Edition: 4
The simplicity and readability of methods including student information without overwhelming their needs, even if they have a limited scientific background.
Unique challenges, the function asked: “What can go to this structure or system error?” As a way to help the students to use previously learned knowledge to facilitate progress.
Unique way of thinking about the box to help the self-evaluation, test preparation and review.
A unique emergency treatment box lists the basic emergency measures, all of which can be modified to meet the specific professional, established protocols, or practice setting.
Box discussion and study a new development, the problems in the field of pathophysiology, and complications.
“Warning signs” box summarizes the patients likely to develop the condition.
The diagnostic testing and treatment, including for each of the major diseases.
Case studies in each chapter provide a basis for discussion, and can also be used to distribute.
Research questions to provide a self-assessment, the material in each chapter.
Ready reference provided in the Appendix to quickly find anatomical terminology, conversion tables, abbreviations and acronyms word, diagnostic studies and tests, and more.
A companion Evolve website, including Web links, learning activities, updates.
Causes and trends of the disease, new drugs, technology, and the treatment of new content.
Obesity and its complications, including in-depth discussion of the coverage of the metabolic syndrome.
The multiple barriers syndrome middle-aged customers.
DNA, genetics and the human genome project and the current study the impact of the protein in a healthy way (proteomics), drug therapy and disease causality.
Autism coverage.
Update the contents of the H1N1 virus and infectious diseases, HIV, cancer causation, immunology and drug abuse, to reflect the use of illegal drugs (street), and the common practice of prescription drug abuse.
Case study revised emphasis on chronic disease prevention and emergency, and applicable to a wide range of health professional.
Improved reference and lookup Appendix reorganization.
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