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Mechanisms of Disease: An Introduction to Clinical Science
Stephen Tomlinson
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Description for Mechanisms of Disease: An Introduction to Clinical Science
paperback. This book describes the mechanistic processes and principles underlying disease and highlights the links between disease types. Editor(s): Tomlinson, Stephen; Heagerty, A.M.; Weetman, Anthony P.; Malik, Riaz (University of Sheffield). Num Pages: 340 pages, 113 b/w illus. BIC Classification: MMF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 246 x 190 x 17. Weight in Grams: 758.
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
340
Condition
New
Number of Pages
340
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780521523189
SKU
V9780521523189
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Ref
99-12
About Stephen Tomlinson
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 ... Read more
Reviews for Mechanisms of Disease: An Introduction to Clinical Science
'… a refreshing and innovative attempt to allow clinical scientists access and input to medical students at an early stage and provide a true understanding of the cause rather than effect of disease. A brave new book for a brave new world … might well sweep this text to the top of most students' book list.' British Medical Journal 'This ... Read more