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Biology for the Health Sciences Mechanisms of Disease

Biology for the Health Sciences Mechanisms of Disease

Biology is central to our understanding of health and disease and to the development of effective treatments and thus it is critical that health professionals have a solid grounding and knowledge comfort in the pathogenesis and mechanisms of disease processes. This innovative new textbook draws these topics together providing an accessible introduction across four central disciplines - basic biology biotechnology non-infectious disease and infectious disease. Key Features: Provides students of biology and those going into health care professions with a strong foundation to understand the pathogenesis of disease at the molecular and cellular level Focuses on the etiology and pathophysiology of the major human diseases by body system including diabetes and nutritional disorders cardiovascular disease neurodegenerative diseases and cancer aligned to medicine and health science course structure Covers mechanisms of infectious disease transmission as well as disease pathophysiology and considers the impact of antibiotic resistance Reviews the applications of biotechnology and genomics to human health in diagnosis and treatment as well as to our understanding of disease and disease surveillance Each chapter contains a mini glossary of key terms and associated definitions and review questions allow students to assess how much of the chapter they have understood Digital resources accompany the textbook such as interactive quizzes for students to engage with and figure slides of the book's illustrations that instructors can use in lectures Enhanced throughout with plentiful illustrations Biology for the Health Sciences is an essential companion for any student of the health sciences and for biological science students studying the causes of disease as part of a wider course. | Biology for the Health Sciences Mechanisms of Disease

GBP 49.99
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Strelkauskas' Microbiology A Clinical Approach

Strelkauskas' Microbiology A Clinical Approach

As with the much-praised prior editions the third edition of Strelkauskas' Microbiology: A Clinical Approach remains a comprehensive introductory textbook written specifically for pre-nursing nursing and allied health students. Clinically relevant throughout it uses the theme of infection as its foundation fitting closely with the 'One Health' approach that is considered increasingly central to the effective control of zoonoses and to combatting antimicrobial resistance. The third edition has been thoroughly revised and updated to reflect the latest developments including the emergence of the SARS-CoV-2 virus and associated COVID-19 pandemic. The book is accompanied by a robust instructor ancillary package that allows educators to incorporate readily the book’s unique approach into their lectures and includes additional materials for students to supplement classroom learning and encourage and support study and self-reflection. Key Features: Student-focused with all elements carefully designed to help students engage with and understand difficult concepts and to spark and hold interest Dedicated learning skill section introduces practical strategies for improving comprehension and retention Numerous text features further support learning and teaching including chapter overviews fast facts case studies and human stories and ‘why is this important?’ highlights A variety of question-and-answer types for self-testing and reflection to support and assess basic learning to challenge students to integrate important concepts and ask students to apply what they have just learned to a specific clinical setting or problem All supported by a comprehensive suite of online resources including lecturer support material and for students interactive questions lecture notes MicroMovies and the BugParade The book is an excellent resource to guide and support inter-professional education in the health sciences and an ideal entry-point to the subject for anyone coming from another discipline and invaluable supplementary reading for medical microbiology and biomedical science students. | Strelkauskas' Microbiology A Clinical Approach

GBP 54.99
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