Pathophysiology: The Biologic Basis for Disease in Adults and Children (8th Edition)

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Learn the how; what; and why of pathophysiology! With easy-to-read; in-depth descriptions of disease etiology; disease; and disease processes; Pathophysiology: The Biologic Basis for Disease in Adults and Children; 8th Edition (PDF) helps you understand the most complex and most important pathophysiology concepts. This updated textbook includes more than 1;300 full-color photographs and illustrations to make it easier to identify normal anatomy and physiology; as well as alterations of function. This new 8th edition includes a NEW chapter on obesity and nutritional disorders; along with expanded coverage of rare diseases and epigenetics. It’s the most comprehensive and authoritative pathophysiology textbook available right now!

• • Chapter summary reviews provide concise synopses of the main points of each chapter.

• • Additional What’s New boxes highlight the most current research and clinical development.

• • NEW! Over 50 new or heavily revised illustrations visually highlight pathophysiology concepts.

• • Nutrition and Disease boxes explain the link between concepts of health promotion and disease.

• • NEW! Added coverage of some rare diseases and epigenetics further explore genetic disease traits.

• • NEW! A chapter on obesity and nutritional disorders thoroughly covers these growing global concerns.

• • Lifespan content includes ten separate pediatric chapters and special sections with aging and pediatrics content.

• • Consistent presentation of diseases includes pathophysiology; clinical manifestations; and evaluation and treatment.

• • NEW! More than 30 new 3D animations on Evolve bring difficult concepts to life for a new perspective on disease processes.

• • Algorithms and flowcharts of diseases and disorders make it easy for you to follow the sequential progression of disease processes.

• • The most comprehensive and authoritative pathophysiology text on the market provides unparalleled coverage of Pathophysiology content.

• • Over 1;300 full-color illustrations and photographs depict the clinical manifestations of disease and disease processes — more than in any other pathophysiology text.

• • Outstanding authors Kathryn McCance and Sue Huether have extensive backgrounds as instructors and researchers and utilize expert contributors; consultants; and reviewers in developing this edition.

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