Helps you introduce you to clinical medicine by reviewing the pathophysiologic basis of the symptoms and signs of 120 diseases commonly encountered in medical practice. This title provides a concise review of relevant normal structure and function of each body system.
This text introduces students to clinical medicine by reviewing the pathophysiologic basis of the signs and symptoms of 100 diseases commonly encountered in medical practice. Each chapter first describes normal function of a major organ or organ system, then turns attention to the pathology and disordered physiology, including the role of genetics, immunology, and infection in pathogenesis. Underlying disease mechanisms are described, along with their systems, signs, and symptoms, and the way these mechanisms themselves determine the most effective treatment