Description |
xvii, 1060 : colour illustrations ; 28 cm |
Contents |
PART 1 Cellular and tissue pathophysiology -- 1. Pathophysiological terminology, cellular adaptation and injury -- 2. Determinants of health and illness -- 3. Inflammation and healing -- 4. Genetic disorders -- 5. Neoplasia -- PART 2 Body defences & immune system pathophysiology -- 6. Stress and its role in disease -- 7. Immune disorders -- 8. Infection -- PART 3 Nervous system pathophysiology -- 9. Brain and spinal sord dysfunction -- 10. Neurodegenerative disorders -- 11. Neurotrauma -- 12. Seizures and epilepsy -- 13. Nociception and pain -- 14. Disorders of the special senses -- 15. Mental health disorders -- PART 4 Endocrine pathophysiology -- 16. Concepts of endocrine dysfunction -- 17. Hypothalamic-pituitary disorders -- 18. Thyroid & parathyroid disorders -- 19. Adrenal gland disorders -- 20. Diabetes mellitus -- PART 5 Cardiovascular pathophysiology -- 21. Blood disorders -- 22. Vascular disorders and circulatory Shock -- 23. Coronary artery heart disease -- 24. Cardiac muscle and valve disorders -- 25. Dysrhythmias -- PART 6 Pulmonary pathophysiology -- 26. Pulmonary dysfunction -- 27. Obstructive pulmonary disorders -- 28. Restrictive respiratory disorders -- 29. Respiratory infections, cancers and vascular conditions -- PART 7 Fluid, electrolyte and renal pathophysiology -- 30. Fluid imbalances -- 31. Electrolyte imbalances -- 32. Common inflammatory disorders of the kidneys and urinary tract -- 33. Renal neoplasms and obstructions -- 34. Acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease -- PART 8 Gastrointestinal pathophysiology -- 35. Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease and peptic ulcer disease -- 36. Malabsorption syndromes -- 37. Intestinal disorders -- 38. Disorders of liver, gallbladder, & pancreas -- PART 9 Reproductive pathophysiology -- 39. Female reproductive disorders -- 40. Male reproductive disorders -- PART 10 Musculoskeletal pathophysiology -- 41. Musculoskeletal trauma and muscle disorders -- 42. Bone & joint disorders -- PART 11 Integumentary system pathophysiology -- 43. Integumentary system disorders -- 44. Skin cancers, burns, and scarring -- 45. Bites & stings. |
Summary |
Principles of pathophysiology is a ground-up Australian title focused on making complex pathological concepts readable and accessible, with strong links to clinical practice that effectively contextualizes the discipline. |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
Subject |
Psychiatric hospital care -- Australia
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Community mental health services -- Australia
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Mental health services -- Australia
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Physiology, Pathological
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Reading List |
HNN227 recommended text 2024
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Author |
Hales, Majella, author
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ISBN |
9780655708377 |
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0655708375 |
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