Diseases of the human body

Tamparo, Carol D. 1940- (Author).

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.

Record details

ISBN: 9780803644519
ISBN: 0803644515
ISBN: 9780803657915
ISBN: 0803657919
Physical Description: print
xxiii, 510 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm
Edition: Sixth edition.
Publisher: Philadelphia, PA : F.A. Davis Company, [2016]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

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.