Mechanisms of Disease : An Introduction to Clinical Science

Stephen Tomlinson

ISBN 10: 0521523184 / ISBN 13: 9780521523189

Published by Cambridge University Press Apr 2008, 2008

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Neuware - To reflect the changing face of undergraduate and postgraduate medical education, this new edition emphasises the principles of disease processes and their underlying mechanisms, bringing the content up to date with the latest developments from the fields of molecular and cellular biology. The focus is on describing the fundamental features of pathophysiological processes with examples to illustrate the similar mechanisms underlying apparently diverse clinical conditions. By understanding the cellular interactions in one disease area, similar principles can be applied to other disease groups and to the scientific basis of medical management and treatment strategies. Throughout, the student is encouraged to evaluate and integrate the evidence critically, developing skills for self-directed learning and the application of knowledge. To further encourage the reader to integrate the theory with clinical practice, each chapter concludes with a series of clinical scenarios and MCQs, with answers provided.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Mechanisms of Disease : An Introduction to Clinical Science
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press Apr 2008
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521523184
• ISBN 13: 9780521523189
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 239W x 188H x 17D millimeters 239 millimeters width by 188 millimeters height by 17 millimeters depth
• Weight: 748 grams

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Synopsis

To reflect the changing face of undergraduate and postgraduate medical education, this new edition emphasises the principles of disease processes and their underlying mechanisms, bringing the content up to date with the latest developments from the fields of molecular and cellular biology. The focus is on describing the fundamental features of pathophysiological processes with examples to illustrate the similar mechanisms underlying apparently diverse clinical conditions. By understanding the cellular interactions in one disease area, similar principles can be applied to other disease groups and to the scientific basis of medical management and treatment strategies. Throughout, the student is encouraged to evaluate and integrate the evidence critically, developing skills for self-directed learning and the application of knowledge. To further encourage the reader to integrate the theory with clinical practice, each chapter concludes with a series of clinical scenarios and MCQs, with answers provided.

About the Authors

Stephen Tomlinson is Vice-Chancellor of the University of Wales College of Medicine, UK.

Anthony M. Heagerty is Head of the Cardiovascular Research Division, Department of Medicine, University of Manchester, UK.

Anthony P. Weetman is Professor of Medicine and Dean of the Medical School, University of Sheffield, UK.

Rayaz Malik is Senior Lecturer and Consultant Physician, Academic Department of Medicine, Manchester Royal Infirmary, UK.