Designed specifically for allied health students, HUMAN DISEASES, 5e delivers comprehensive coverage packed with the latest research and developments from real-world practice. Extremely reader friendly, this best-selling pathophysiology text begins with a basic review of anatomy and physiology and then explores the diseases and disorders health care professionals see and treat most. Intuitively organized, chapters present each disease's description, etiology, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention, while detailed, full-color photos help ensure thorough understanding. Completely up to date, the fifth edition covers new emerging disorders, ICD-10 progress, pharmacology concerns, herbal and nontraditional remedies, current statistics, and more. Its thought-provoking vignettes, real-life cases, and interactive learning tools make pathology more accessible than ever for learners.

Unit 1: INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN DISEASES.
1. Introduction to Human Diseases.
2. Mechanisms of Disease.
3. Neoplasms.
4. Inflammation and Infection.
Unit II: COMMON DISEASES AND DISORDERS OF BODY SYSTEMS.
5. Immune System Diseases and Disorders.
6. Musculoskeletal System Diseases and Disorders.
7. Blood and Blood-Forming Organ Diseases and Disorders.
8. Cardiovascular System Diseases and Disorders.
9. Respiratory System Diseases and Disorders.
10. Lymphatic System Diseases and Disorders.
11. Digestive System Diseases and Disorders.
12. Liver, Gallbladder, and Pancreatic Diseases and Disorders.
13. Urinary System Diseases and Disorders.
14. Endocrine System Diseases and Disorders.
15. Nervous System Diseases and Disorders.
16. Eye and Ear Diseases and Disorders.
17. Reproductive System Diseases and Disorders.
18. Integumentary System Diseases and Disorders.
Unit III: GENETIC/DEVELOPMENTAL, CHILDHOOD, AND MENTAL HEALTH DISEASES AND DISORDERS.
19. Genetic and Developmental Diseases and Disorders.
20. Childhood Diseases and Disorders.
21. Mental Health Diseases and Disorders.

Designed specifically for allied health students, HUMAN DISEASES, 5e delivers comprehensive coverage packed with the latest research and developments from real-world practice. Extremely reader friendly, this best-selling pathophysiology text begins with a basic review of anatomy and physiology and then explores the diseases and disorders health care professionals see and treat most. Intuitively organized, chapters present each disease's description, etiology, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention, while detailed, full-color photos help ensure thorough understanding. Completely up to date, the fifth edition covers new emerging disorders, ICD-10 progress, pharmacology concerns, herbal and nontraditional remedies, current statistics, and more. Its thought-provoking vignettes, real-life cases, and interactive learning tools make pathology more accessible than ever for learners. Helping student sharpen their critical thinking skills, new "Consider This" boxes prompt readers to go more in depth with key chapter concepts. Numerous illustrations have been replaced with vivid, full-color photographs to enhance student understanding of the diseases and disorders discussed in the text. Coverage of new generic medications has been added to the Pharmacology Highlight boxes to ensure students have the latest information on the drugs now available. Adding to the fifth edition's comprehensive coverage, "Complementary and Alternative Therapy" boxes highlight information about treatments and special therapies that have research-based evidence of success. "Glimpse of the Future" boxes detail cutting-edge information and treatments -- equipping students with the latest developments and practices from the field. The text emphasizes real-world examples and insight throughout. "Healthy Highlights" features include tips for health promotion and disease prevention, while hands-on case studies enable students to put what they learn into practice through real-life scenarios in today's health care settings. Providing a wealth of clear visual aids, HUMAN DISEASES is packed with meticulous, full-color illustrations and photographs depicting body systems and the impacts of disease to help learners better understand important material. Pharmacology topics and issues are integrated into chapter readings as well as thoroughly discussed in "Pharmacology Highlight" boxes throughout the text.