Publisher's Synopsis
Updated to keep pace with the many changes in the field, Crowley's An Introduction to Human Disease: Pathology and Pathophysiology Correlations, Eleventh Edition provides readers with a clear, well-illustrated explanation of the structural and functional changes associated with disease, the clinical manifestations of disease, and how to determine treatment. It reflects current information on the pathenogenesis of infectious disease and how changes in the genome are expressed as disease. The first chapters of the text discuss general concepts and diseases affecting the body as a whole. Later chapters consider the various organ systems and their diseases. The Eleventh Edition includes new content on COVID-19, Zika virus, brain eating amoebas, plus mini podcasts to address difficult concepts such as cancer and the use of microscope slides. Includes new and updated Case Studies covering a variety of topics, that help students apply key concepts to the medical setting. Includes a wealth of new chapter content, including: a new section on circulating tumor cells in Chapter 7 a new section on brain eating amoebas in Chapter 8. new information on HIV prophylaxis, HPV, and other sexually transmitted diseases in Chapter 10. a new section in Chapter 15 on vaping and its impact on its impact on vaping-induced lung injuries. new sections in Chapter 16 on breast cancer therapies and inflammatory lesions of the breast. an extensively reorganized Chapter 19 includes new information on extracellular water and body water content and new information on regulation of plasma pH and respiratory control of pH.a new section on Oropharyngeal Cavity Tumors in Chapter 23. a new section on Zika Virus in Chapter 25. Helpful Animations, found within Navigate, add visual clarity to key concepts and competencies. Author-led Podcasts help students understand and retain material on difficult concepts and prepare for their upcoming class. Extensive art program, with many new photos and revised illustrations, are enhanced to support the new focus on the cellular and molecular roots of disease and provide additional visual support for students. DYNAMIC TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS Every new copy includes Navigate Advantage Access online learning materials, including eBook, animations, author lead podcasts, lecture slides, student practice activities, learning analytics reporting tools, and more! INSTRUCTOR RESOUCES Instructor Resources include: Slides in PowerPoint format, test bank, lecture outlines, lesson plans, grading and analytics tools within Navigate, and more. © 2022 | 850 pages
