Mechanisms of Disease
An Introduction to Clinical Science

This book describes the mechanistic processes and principles underlying disease and highlights the links between disease types.

Stephen Tomlinson (Edited by), Anthony M. Heagerty (Edited by), Anthony P. Weetman (Edited by), Rayaz A. Malik (Edited by)

9780521818582, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 20 March 2008

340 pages, 113 b/w illus.
25.2 x 19.5 x 2.2 cm, 0.912 kg

'This is a well organised and illustrated book. The concepts are presented in a straightforward manner, keeping the minutiae to a minimum. I would highly recommend this for beginners in physiology and biochemistry as it is one of the better introductory books available.' Doody's Book Review

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 evaluate and integrate the evidence critically, developing skills for self-directed learning and the application of knowledge. To further encourage the reader to integrate the theory with clinical practice, each chapter concludes with a series of clinical scenarios and MCQs, with answers provided.

1. Molecular and cell biology Julian R. E. Davis
2. Hereditary disease Timothy M. Cox
3. Obesity J. Shaker, P. G. McTernan and Sudesh Kumar
4. Autoimmune mechanisms Anthony A. P. Weetman
5. Allergy: anaphylaxis Richard S. H. Pumphrey
6. Infection - Bacteria Stephen D. Lawn and George E. Griffin
7. Infection - Parasite E. M. Molyneux
8. The acute coronary syndrome Anthony M. Heagerty
9. Heart failure Ludwig Neyses and M. H. Buch
10. Acute neurodegeneration: cerebral ischaemia and stroke Craig J Smith, Jerard Ross, Nancy J. Rothwell and Pippa J. Tyrell
11. Diabetic neuropathy A. Greenstein, M. Mojaddidi, A. J. M. Boulton and Rayaz A. Malik
12. Renal cell carcinoma W. Mansoor
13. Toxic mechanisms James Neuberger
14. Diet, health and disease Michael E. J. Lean
15. Trauma Nick Payne and David Yates
16. The interaction between organic and psychiatric disease Elspeth Guthrie.

Subject Areas: Medicine: general issues [MB]