Diseases of the human body / Carol D. Tamparo, PhD, CMA-A (AAMA), formerly Dean of Business and Allied Health, Lake Washington Institute of Technology, Kirkland, Washington, Coordinator, Medical Assistant Program, Highline Community College, des Moines, Washngton.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Tamparo, Carol D., 1940- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Diseases.

Internal medicine.

Disease.

Internal Medicine.

Medical Subjects:

Disease.

Internal Medicine.

Physical Description:

xxiii, 510 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm

Edition:

Sixth edition.

Place of Publication:

Philadelphia, PA : F.A. Davis Company, [2016]

Summary:

Provides an introduction to common human diseases and disorders. Taking a step-by-step approach, Tamparo explains the major categories of disease processes. She explores the major diseases and disorders of each body system and offers a brief review of the anatomy and physiology of that system, putting the information into context. A logical format for each disease entry follows that describes the disease or disorder, how it might be diagnosed and treated, and the likely consequences of the person experiencing it. --From publisher description.

Contents:

The disease process

Integrative medicine and complementary therapies

Pain and its management

Infectious and communicable diseases

Cancer

Congenital diseases and disorders

Mental health diseases and disorders

Skin diseases and disorders

Musculoskeletal diseases and disorders

Nervous system diseases and disorders

Endocrine system diseases and disorders

Cardiovascular and lymphatic systems diseases and disorders

Respiratory system diseases and disorders

Digestive system diseases and disorders

Urinary system diseases and disorders

Reproductive system diseases and disorders

Eye and ear diseases and disorders.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780803644519

0803644515

OCLC:

932048784