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Human Diseases, 7th Edition

Marianne Neighbors, Ruth Tannehill-Jones, Elisa Ratliff, Pamela Vaughn

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Human Diseases 7th Edition by Marianne Neighbors/Ruth Tannehill-Jones/Elisa Ratliff/Pamela Vaughn
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Overview

Empower learners with a trusted, comprehensive resource designed for today’s allied health classrooms. "Human Diseases," 7th Edition, offers a structured, up-to-date pathophysiology text, bridging foundational science with real-world clinical relevance. Beginning with a review of anatomy and physiology, the text transitions into diseases and disorders commonly encountered in a healthcare practice. Chapters are organized to support effective teaching, covering disease descriptions, etiology, symptoms, diagnostics, treatment and prevention. Full-color visuals and clear content enhance comprehension and retention. The text includes the latest updates on emerging diseases, ICD-10 coding, pharmacological developments and alternative therapies. With engaging case studies, thought-provoking vignettes and interactive learning tools, it supports diverse teaching strategies and learning styles.

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Meet the Authors

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Marianne Neighbors

Dr. Marianne Neighbors is professor emeritus at the University of Arkansas Eleanor Mann School of Nursing in Fayetteville.

Ruth Tannehill-Jones

Ruth Tannehill-Jones retired after 28 years in staff nursing, nursing education and hospital administration. She served most recently as vice president, patient care services for Mercy Health System, NWA, St. Mary's Hospital.

Elisa Ratliff

Elisa Ratliff has nearly two decades of experience teaching biology courses in both high school and college settings. She has taught for several institutions of higher education across the country, including Florida State College at Jacksonville and dual enrollment through Lake Region State College at Valley-Edinburg High School in North Dakota. She currently teaches for Clark State College in southeast Ohio. She received the Southwest Ohio Council for Higher Ed (SOCHE) Faculty Excellence Award in 2017.

Pamela Vaughn

Pamela Vaughn has been in the healthcare field for over 30 years working as a registered nurse in a variety of settings, including long-term care, home healthcare, hospitals and medical offices. The majority of her nursing career has been spent in the roles of nurse practitioner and nurse educator. For the past 10 years, she has served as an instructor at Clark State College.

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  • The text includes Complementary and Alternative Therapy boxes with evidence-based treatments and a Coding Connection feature that links diagnoses to ICD-11-CM codes.
  • The updated MindTap online learning platform includes revisions throughout this edition's digital resources, reflecting functionality enhancements, customization improvements and assessment updates.

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  • Healthy Highlights offer tips on prevention and wellness, while hands-on case studies help students apply concepts to real-life scenarios in modern healthcare.
  • Real-world examples throughout the text give students practical insights and exposure to common scenarios they may face as future allied health professionals.
  • The text is packed with meticulous, full-color illustrations and photographs depicting body systems and the impacts of disease.
  • Pharmacology topics are woven into chapters with Pharmacology Highlight boxes, using generic drug names to build familiarity over brand-name variations.

Table of Contents

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Part I: INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN DISEASES.
1. Introduction to Human Diseases.
2. Mechanisms of Disease.
3. Neoplasms.
4. Inflammation and Infection.
Part II: COMMON DISEASES AND DISORDERS OF BODY SYSTEMS.
5. Immune System Diseases and Disorders.
6. Musculoskeletal System Diseases and Disorders.
7. Blood Diseases and Disorders.
8. Cardiovascular System Diseases and Disorders.
9. Respiratory System Diseases and Disorders.
10. Lymphatic System Diseases and Disorders.
11. Digestive System Diseases and Disorders.
12. Liver, Gallbladder and Pancreatic Diseases and Disorders.
13. Urinary System Diseases and Disorders.
14. Endocrine System Diseases and Disorders.
15. Nervous System Diseases and Disorders.
16. Eye and Ear Diseases and Disorders.
17. Reproductive System Diseases and Disorders.
18. Integumentary System Diseases and Disorders.
Part III: GENETIC/DEVELOPMENTAL, CHILDHOOD AND MENTAL HEALTH DISEASES AND DISORDERS.
19. Genetic and Developmental Diseases and Disorders.
20. Childhood Diseases and Disorders.
21. Mental Health Diseases and Disorders.

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International MindTap Instant Access for Human Diseases, is the digital learning solution that powers students from memorization to mastery. It gives you complete control of your course--to provide engaging content, to challenge every individual, and to build their confidence. Empower students to accelerate their progress with MindTap. MindTap: Powered by You. MindTap gives you complete ownership of your content and learning experience. Customize the interactive syllabi, emphasize the most important topics, and add your own material or notes in the eBook. All online text media materials accessible through this access code are available in EMEA, Latin America, Asia, and India only.