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Fundamentals of pathology are covered here with a strong clinicopathologic orientation and integrated coverage of the impact of molecular pathology on the practice of medicine. Clinical and anatomic pathology are discussed throughout, in addition to laboratory diagnosis of specific disorders. Chapters are in sections on general pathology and diseases of organ systems. This seventh edition of the text has been edited to provide a more focused approach, and includes new diagrams and color photos. All chapters reflect the latest advances in pathology and molecular biology. Kumar is professor and chairman of the Department of Pathology at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine.Book News, Inc.®, Portland, OR

Book Info
Univ. of Chicago, IL. Brandon/Hill Allied Health first-purchase selection (#244). Offers updated insight into the fundamentals of pathology and presents human pathology, with a clinicopathologic orientation. Highlights the impact of molecular pathology on the practice of medicine. Contains detailed full-color illustrations. Previous edition: c1997. DNLM: Pathology.

ANNOTATION

The book contains predominantly color illustrations, with some black-and-white and two-color illustrations.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

A fully revised new edition of this core textbook of human pathology for medical and allied health students. The book offers a balanced, accurate, and up-to-date picture of the central body of knowledge of human pathology, with a strong clinicopathologic orientation, and discusses laboratory diagnosis of specific disorders. Wherever possible, the impact of molecular pathology on the practice of medicine is highlighted.

FEATURES: Clear and easily understood writing. The text has been thoroughly edited to give a clear and cohesive approach to the subject. Full Colour art program with over 240 line diagrams and 370 full color photographs. Integration of clinical and anatomic pathology, with laboratory diagnosis of specific disorders discussed All chapters updated to reflect the latest advances in pathology and molecular biology About 100 new or revised line drawings All black and white photographs replaced with colour WHAT'S NEW: Updates all chapters reflects the latest advances in pathology and molecular biology, including the latest in the understanding of the molecular basis of cancer new concepts in of the pathogenesis of diabetes and the impact on treatment the genetic basis of Alzheimer's Disease and the importance of DNA chip technology on the diagnosis of cancer and more. Discusses recent findings on the role of H.pylori in peptic ulcer and stomach cancer the immunologic basis of asthma and the current understanding of the molecular basis of osteoporosis. Features an even more colourful design with over 600 vivid, full-colour illustrations, many of which are brand new! Offers a streamlined alternative to larger textbooks, providing the reputable, comprehensive, and concise information that won't overwhelm students.

FROM THE CRITICS

Doody Review Services

Reviewer: Francis H. Straus II, MD, MS (University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine)Description: This new edition of an introductory pathology text includes 9 general principles chapters and 14 systemic pathology chapters. This edition updates the 1992 fifth edition.Purpose: The authors claim extensive revision in the written text and more so in conversion of most black-and-white illustrations into new color pictures. Charts and schematics have also been converted to color. The book emphasizes clinicopathologic correlations and how molecular pathology affects clinical medicine. A new chapter that includes selected common disorders of skin has been added. Pediatric disorders were covered diffusely and are now combined into one chapter called "Genetic and Pediatric Diseases." Laboratory diagnosis of selected heart diseases, endocrine disorders, and genetic diseases has been expanded.Audience: As before, this book is designed for beginning pathology students in a somewhat simpler, shorter format than the widely used medical student text, Pathologic Basis of Disease, by the same authors. This book can be used by medical students, but may be more appropriate for pathology doctoral candidates; paramedical, nursing, or dental students; physician assistants; or public health students. The authors are all experienced and credible.Features: This edition has the same type size, margin size, and number of pages as the fifth edition. There is a chapter outline on each chapter's title page, and there are boldfaced headings dividing the chapter text in the same outline format. Numerousillustrations, tables, and diagrams are placed appropriately in the text with brief legends. Important portions of text are printed on pale green background for emphasis. At the end of each chapter, there is a short list of up-to-date references, mostly review articles with brief content comments. At the back there is a useful 30-page index.Assessment: This book's reputation, careful organization, color illustrations, attractive layout, and succinct, clear expression will maintain its usefulness as a simpler and shorter introductory text in pathology. The new edition is more up-to-date and more understandable with its color additions. It is a good, not watered down, simpler pathology text.

Booknews

Fundamentals of pathology are covered here with a strong clinicopathologic orientation and integrated coverage of the impact of molecular pathology on the practice of medicine. Clinical and anatomic pathology are discussed throughout, in addition to laboratory diagnosis of specific disorders. Chapters are in sections on general pathology and diseases of organ systems. This seventh edition of the text has been edited to provide a more focused approach, and includes new diagrams and color photos. All chapters reflect the latest advances in pathology and molecular biology. Kumar is professor and chairman of the Department of Pathology at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

RATING

4 Stars! from Doody

ACCREDITATION

Kumar, Vinay, MD (Univ of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas); Cotran, Ramzi S., MD (Harvard Univ); Robbins, Stanley L., MD (Brigham and Women's Hospital)