Biology of disease /  
Nessar Ahmed, Qiuyu Wang, Chris Smith. 
 - Second edition 
 - xxxi, 632 pages :  color illustrations ;  28 cm. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/>1.The Nature and Investigation of Diseases -- 2. Pathogens and Parasites -- 3. Prevention, Control and Treatment of Diseases -- 4. The Immune System -- 5. Disorders of the Immune System -- 6. Transfusion and Transplantation --  7. Disorders of the Endocrine System --  8. Disorders of Water, Electrolytes and Urate Balances -- 9. Disorders of Acid-Base Balance --  10. Diet and Disease --  11. Disorders of the Gastrointestinal Tract, Liver, Gall Bladder and Pancreas -- 12. Toxicology --  13. Disorders of the Blood --  14. Disorders of the Cardiovascular System --  15. Genetic Diseases --  16. Membrane and Cell-Related Disorders --  17. Cancer --  18. Ageing and Disease -- Case Study Discussions. 
<br/><br/> The second edition of Biology of Disease is primarily aimed at meeting the needs of both undergraduate and postgraduate students of the biomedical sciences. However, it will also be of utility to those studying topics related to medicine, such as clinical sciences, clinical physiology and health sciences. It should also provide an effective reference for students beginning medical school. The text will also interest students of biological sciences with a feel for clinical-related aspects of their subject areas. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9781032284361 9781032284378 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Pathology--Textbooks.<br/>Diseases--Textbooks.<br/>Medical sciences--Textbooks.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>RB111  / .B482 2026