This comprehensive reference provides a complete historical and clinical background of influenza, describing all aspects of its development. It covers genetically modified vaccines and antiviral drugs, with a greater emphasis on laboratory diagnosis to take account of newer techniques, such as near patient tests.
Gives a perfectly balanced overview of te field, describing the key infectious agents our bodies encounter and how our immune system responds to them. It also explains how diseases are spread and what measures we can take to control this spread, from vaccination to increasing public awareness.
Helps nurses revise and prepare for their pathophysiology exams. This book covers a range of conditions common to nursing practice including pneumonia, diabetes, asthma, eczema and more. It includes chapters on: Integumentary system; Musculoskeletal system; Nervous system; Endocrine system; Urinary system; and, Reproductive system.
Suitable for nursing students and those studying on other Allied Health Professional fields, this title covers the relevant areas of pathophysiology. It focuses on UK related conditions, and includes chapters on reproductive diseases and complaints, and on skin.
Offers a clinical approach that facilitates learning by viewing pathophysiology as health care professionals do. Whereas a traditional systems-based approach impractically isolates diseases to a single body system, this title recognizes how disease affects multiple systems.
Offers a visual approach to mastering the principles of pathophysiology. This book features many color photographs, diagrams, charts, and other visual aids that clarify essential pathophysiology concepts, and explain key terms and concept.