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Digital access to Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology, 2nd Edition, on CourseConnect, an interactive online platform. Concise and well-organized, this advanced physiology and pathophysiology text promotes deep understanding of key pathophysiological concepts and relates them to major disorders commonly seen in practice. The second edition offers new features that add to its value in preparing the student clinician to care for patients with a broad variety of disorders, as well as coverage of new scientific advances.
With the aim of preparing students to be well-informed and confident decision makers in primary care settings, the text provides the key knowledge required to master pharmacology for prescriptive practice. Addressing both healthy organ function and disease-associated changes, it details and illustrates the cellular structure and function of each organ system and mechanisms of associated major clinical disorders. It examines the reasons patients often present with particular symptoms, the rationale for ordering specific diagnostic tests and interpretation of the results, and common management strategies that proceed from the underlying pathology. This online course is replete with lessons, interactive case studies and critical-thinking questions, flashcards, and chapter quizzes.
New to the Second Edition: Physiology of pregnancy, labor, and delivery Expanded coverage of neonatal and pediatric development and vulnerabilities Methylation patterns of cell-free DNA (epigenetics) in oncology practice Expanded coverage of fluid and electrolyte balance Increased content on the social determinants of health Introduction of the exposome concept in human disease New content on biological and psychosocial aspects of human sexual development and variations relevant to LGBTQ+-centered care
Key Features: Includes comprehensive lifespan considerations with key insights from specialists in pediatric and geriatric pathophysiology Integrates critical-thinking questions and case studies to promote discussion and information synthesis Provides unique "Bridge to Clinical Practice" to translate science to practical patient care Includes more than 500 images to illustrate complex scientific concepts Summarizes content with key points at the end of each chapter
CourseConnect Features: Interactive chapter modules with lessons, case studies, critical-thinking questions, and quizzes Flashcards, game center, and discussion board Analytics dashboard with strengths and weaknesses and progress tracking
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Publisher: Springer Publishing Company
Publish Date: 2024-09-23
Edition: 2
ISBN: 0826191789
ISBN 13: 9780826191786
Dimension: Length: 5.17 inches, Width: 0.18 inches, Height: 8.6 inches
Weight: Weight: 0.08 pounds
Binding: Printed Access Code
Pages:
Pass your course with CourseConnect, the interactive platform that includes exercises, quizzes, and analytics to help you maximize study time!
Digital access to Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology, 2nd Edition, on CourseConnect, an interactive online platform. Concise and well-organized, this advanced physiology and pathophysiology text promotes deep understanding of key pathophysiological concepts and relates them to major disorders commonly seen in practice. The second edition offers new features that add to its value in preparing the student clinician to care for patients with a broad variety of disorders, as well as coverage of new scientific advances.
With the aim of preparing students to be well-informed and confident decision makers in primary care settings, the text provides the key knowledge required to master pharmacology for prescriptive practice. Addressing both healthy organ function and disease-associated changes, it details and illustrates the cellular structure and function of each organ system and mechanisms of associated major clinical disorders. It examines the reasons patients often present with particular symptoms, the rationale for ordering specific diagnostic tests and interpretation of the results, and common management strategies that proceed from the underlying pathology. This online course is replete with lessons, interactive case studies and critical-thinking questions, flashcards, and chapter quizzes.
New to the Second Edition: Physiology of pregnancy, labor, and delivery Expanded coverage of neonatal and pediatric development and vulnerabilities Methylation patterns of cell-free DNA (epigenetics) in oncology practice Expanded coverage of fluid and electrolyte balance Increased content on the social determinants of health Introduction of the exposome concept in human disease New content on biological and psychosocial aspects of human sexual development and variations relevant to LGBTQ+-centered care
Key Features: Includes comprehensive lifespan considerations with key insights from specialists in pediatric and geriatric pathophysiology Integrates critical-thinking questions and case studies to promote discussion and information synthesis Provides unique "Bridge to Clinical Practice" to translate science to practical patient care Includes more than 500 images to illustrate complex scientific concepts Summarizes content with key points at the end of each chapter
CourseConnect Features: Interactive chapter modules with lessons, case studies, critical-thinking questions, and quizzes Flashcards, game center, and discussion board Analytics dashboard with strengths and weaknesses and progress tracking
Author:
Publisher: Springer Publishing Company
Publish Date: 2024-09-23
Edition: 2
ISBN: 0826191789
ISBN 13: 9780826191786
Dimension: Length: 5.17 inches, Width: 0.18 inches, Height: 8.6 inches
Weight: Weight: 0.08 pounds
Binding: Printed Access Code
Pages: