Mechanisms of Disease An Introduction to Clinical Science Tomlinson Heagerty 2e

Mechanisms of DiseaseAn Introduction to Clinical Science\nAuthor(s): Stephen Tomlinson, Anthony M. Heagerty, Anthony P. Weetman, Rayaz A. Malik\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Cambridge University Press, United Kingdom\nImprint: Cambridge University Press\nISBN-13: 9780521818582, 978-0521818582\nSynopsis\nTo 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 st.