{"product_id":"mechanisms-of-disease-an-introduction-to-clinical-science-paperback-9780521523189","title":"Mechanisms of Disease; An Introduction to Clinical Science (Paperback) 9780521523189","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eMechanisms of Disease\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eAn Introduction to Clinical Science\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis book describes the mechanistic processes and principles underlying disease and highlights the links between disease types.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eStephen Tomlinson (Edited by), Anthony M. Heagerty (Edited by), Anthony P. Weetman (Edited by), Rayaz A. Malik (Edited by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780521523189, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback, published 20 March 2008\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e340 pages, 113 b\/w illus.\u003cbr\u003e24.6 x 18.9 x 1.6 cm, 0.756 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e'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\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eTo 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.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e1. Molecular and cell biology Julian R. E. Davis\u003cbr\u003e 2. Hereditary disease Timothy M. Cox\u003cbr\u003e 3. Obesity J. Shaker, P. G. McTernan and Sudesh Kumar\u003cbr\u003e 4. Autoimmune mechanisms Anthony A. P. Weetman\u003cbr\u003e 5. Allergy: anaphylaxis Richard S. H. Pumphrey\u003cbr\u003e 6. Infection - Bacteria Stephen D. Lawn and George E. Griffin\u003cbr\u003e 7. Infection - Parasite E. M. Molyneux\u003cbr\u003e 8. The acute coronary syndrome Anthony M. Heagerty\u003cbr\u003e 9. Heart failure Ludwig Neyses and M. H. Buch\u003cbr\u003e 10. Acute neurodegeneration: cerebral ischaemia and stroke Craig J Smith, Jerard Ross, Nancy J. Rothwell and Pippa J. Tyrell\u003cbr\u003e 11. Diabetic neuropathy A. Greenstein, M. Mojaddidi, A. J. M. Boulton and Rayaz A. Malik\u003cbr\u003e 12. Renal cell carcinoma W. Mansoor\u003cbr\u003e 13. Toxic mechanisms James Neuberger\u003cbr\u003e 14. Diet, health and disease Michael E. J. Lean\u003cbr\u003e 15. Trauma Nick Payne and David Yates\u003cbr\u003e 16. The interaction between organic and psychiatric disease Elspeth Guthrie.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Medicine: general issues [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Medicine: general issues\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Medicine:%20general%20issues%20%5BMB%5D%22\"\u003eMB\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46003433013528,"sku":"9780521523189","price":39.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780521523189i_9f1609d6-edf6-48fa-a31d-7a0749a1ce14.jpg?v=1691383688","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/mechanisms-of-disease-an-introduction-to-clinical-science-paperback-9780521523189","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}