Human Diseases: A Systemic Approach (6th Edition) [Paperback]

Mary Lou Mulvihill (Author), Mark Zelman (Author), Paul Holdaway (Author), Elaine Tompary (Author), Jill Raymond (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 30, 2005 | ISBN-10: 0131527495 | ISBN-13: 978-0131527492 | Edition: 6

This book presents the basic principles of human disease, organized by human organ system. It provides practical information for both health career and non-professional readers–unlike other books, which are generally too high level or specialized for this purpose. New in this edition are sections on Pharmacology and aging added to each chapter, new photos, an expanded end-of-chapter review complete with case studies, “Fact or Fiction” sections throughout, new sections on Mental Illness and Psychological Disorder and more. Existing content has been updated throughout. It also offers a FREE book-specific Website that connects readers quickly to reliable resources on the Internet and comes with a FREE CD-ROM. Full-color illustrations and photographs are throughout. An ideal reference for health professionals, readers preparing for a health course, biology teachers or for anyone interested in learning more about human diseases.

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Reviewer List

 

James Aumer, MS, C(ASCP)

Program Director, Department of Medical Sciences

Rochester Institute of Technology

Rochester, New York

 

Carole Berube, MA, MSN, BSN, RN

Instructor, Health Sciences

Bristol Community College

Fall River, Massachusetts

 

Glenn Bower, BA, MS, Ed

Department Coordinator, Mortuary Science

Cypress College

Cypress, California

 

Paula Cantwell, BS, RN, BSN, MA

Associate Professor, Technical Science Department.

New England Institute of Technology               

Warwick, Rhode Island

 

Michael P. Covone M.Ed., RT(R), CT

Assistant Professor, School of Health Sciences

Pennsylvania College of Technology

Williamsport, Pennsylvania

 

Debra Downs, LPN, RMA

Program Director, Medical Assisting

Okefenokee Technical College

Waycross, Georgia

 

Ruby Fogg, MA/MAT

Professor, Math and Science

New Hampshire Community Technical College

Manchester, New Hampshire

 

Suzanne B. Garrett MSA, RHIA

Associate Professor, Health Information Management

Central Florida Community College

Ocala, Florida

 

Rebecca Gibson Lee, MSTE, CMA, ASPT

Professor/Program Director, Medical Assisting Technology

The University of Akron

Akron, Ohio

 

Karen E. Gieseker, PhD, MS

Assistant Professor, Institute of Public Health

Georgia State University

Atlanta, Georgia

 

Naomi S. Greenberg, OTR, MPH, PhD

Program Director, Occupational Therapy Assisting

LaGuardia Community College

Long Island City, New York

 

Sandra Johnson, RHIT

Instructor, Health Information Technology

San Juan College

Farmington, New Mexico

 

Cherie Mattson, CMA, LPN

Instructor, Medical Assisting

Ridgewater College

Willmar, Minnesota

 

Ryan D. Morris, BS, MS

Instructor, Life Sciences

Pierce College

Lakewood, Washington

 

Brigitte Niedzwiecki, RN, MSN

Program Director, Medical Assisting

Chippewa Valley Technical College

Eau Claire, Wisconsin

 

Pamela K. Terry, Ph.D., CHES, CADP CIPS, FASHA

Associate Professor, Health Sciences

Western Illinois University

Macomb, Illinois

 

Connie Werner, RHIA, MS

Coordinator, Healthcare Coding Program

York College of Pennsylvania

York, Pennsylvania

 

Judy Williams, PhD

Professor, Biological Sciences

Southeastern Oklahoma State University

Durant, Oklahoma

 

Kari Williams, DC

Program Director, Medical Office Technology

Front Range Community College

Longmont, Colorado

 

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

From the Inside Flap

Preface WELCOME TO THE FIFTH EDITION This thoroughly revised and updated fifth edition of Human Diseases: A Systemic Approach continues to meet the needs of instructors and students who have used its previous four editions, but has been revised to meet the changing needs of students and instructors by including new pedagogical features to enhance student learning. This edition includes a robust teaching/learning package that features a full range of multimedia tools for both students and instructors. Like the previous editions, this text is written for students entering allied health careers and for students interested in learning the fundamentals of human disease. It embraces the ideas of the original author, the late Dr. Mary Lou Mulvihill, whose vision guided and inspired us as we revised this text. Although the changes in some places are numerous and extensive, instructors will recognize Mary Lou's original purpose and organization. We believe the revisions will serve to greatly enhance understanding of human disease basics. TEXT ORGANIZATION The text is divided into three parts. Part I, Mechanisms of Disease, introduces important terminology, the study of disease, inflammation and allergy, neoplasia, heredity and disease, dietary factors and disease, and includes a new chapter, Infectious Diseases. Part II, Diseases of the Systems, introduces students to the major diseases associated with each body system. Part III, Stress, Aging, and Wellness, discusses the role stress and aging play in health and disease. Students are also introduced to the concept of wellness. CHAPTER REVISIONS In contemplating our plans for the revision we studied every word, figure, photograph, and chart. Changes in some areas are minor, in others extensive, and in some cases, passages were completely rewritten to better facilitate student understanding. Chapter 3, Infectious Diseases, is new to this edition. This chapter discusses the nature of infectious disease and provides a framework for learning about the specific infectious diseases discussed throughout the text. It includes discussions of antibiotic resistance and emerging infectious diseases, which are of considerable medical importance. Some passages, such as those on tuberculosis and pneumonia (Chapter 13), benefited from complete rewriting. Other passages, such as those on cirrhosis and jaundice (Chapter 12), were improved through careful editing and updating. The text was scrutinized for currency and was carefully updated throughout (see AIDS/HIV discussion in Chapter 2). Figures and photographs were added, deleted, or improved to comprise over 100 photographs. Over 150 full color line drawings illustrate and explain many difficult concepts. Revised and new charts throughout the text organize complicated information for students. ENHANCEMENTS TO THE FIFTH EDITION Each chapter opens with an expanded Outline and with Student Objectives. Key terms are highlighted and appear in boldface when first introduced and a pronunciation guide appears in the margin for key terms where they are introduced. The end of each chapter contains a revised set of study questions as well as study aids. Each chapter also includes the following pedagogical aids to facilitate student learning:

Side by Side photographs and art depicting normal and diseased organs and tissues are included in each systems chapter. Fact or Fiction? at the opening of each systems chapter questions popular wisdom and helps students debunk myths. On the Practical Side offers useful health tips throughout the text. Epidemiology: Diseases by the Number provides data that gives perspective on the incidence and importance of certain diseases. Prevention Plus! offers sound advice on disease prevention throughout. Diseases at a Glance charts summarize each chapter's diseases and their signs, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. TEACHING/LEARNING PACKAGE For the Student

Companion Website (grenhall/mulvihill) Tied chapter-by-chapter to the text, the Companion Website provides interactive student quizzes, complete with instant scoring and immediate user feedback, links to resources on the web, and case studies. CD-ROM Provides interactive activities organized by chapter, anatomy exercises, links to useful websites and an audio glossary of all key terms in the book. For the Instructor

Instructor's Manual (0-8385-3691-3) Contains lecture outlines, discussion questions, multimedia resources and a printed version of the testbank. Test Manager (Win, 0-13-032388-8; MAC, 0-13032389-6) Computerized test manager contains approximately 500 questions in a customizable format. Instructor's PowerPoint CD-ROM (0-13-032738-7) Over 200 color illustrations from the text are available for projection in the classroom utilizing PowerPoint. Companion Website (prenhall/mulvihill) In addition to the student resources, the site links to appropriate online resources and provides a Syllabus Manager for instructors. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 464 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 6 edition (May 30, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0131527495
• ISBN-13: 978-0131527492
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 7.9 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #703,799 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Nothing to rave about, November 26, 2003

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This review is from: Human Diseases: A Systemic Approach (5th Edition) (Paperback)

I used this text for a pathology undergraduate course, along with a more complex text (Concise Pathology by Lange). The Mulvihill text did not solidify the concepts; rather, it skimmed over the topics in a cursory manner without giving each topic the attention it needs. A good book for someone with little background in the health sciences, but not enough for anyone who needs something more comprehensive. One plus in this book are the charts at the end of each chapter, which categorize diseases by signs and symptoms, treatment, etc.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars The book itself is a disease, December 27, 2009

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This review is from: Human Diseases: A Systemic Approach (7th Edition) (Paperback)

Throughout the entire Fall semester, I was struggling to come to term with the content of the book. When I say struggle, it's because the book is full of typo and contradiction. Like one reviewer mentioned earlier, the "text did not solidify the concepts". The information is so brief that you really don't get much out of it. The online exercises is a joke. Some answers are wrong, making you scratch your head. In one multiple choice question, cervical cancer is caused by monkey virus, not HPV virus. Huh? If it's true, fine. But where in the book is the monkey virus mentioned? The worst is the author's test bank. The questions don't pertain to the book, making it hard for students to follow. I'm halfway into my MA program. I work in the hospital amongst a bunch of MDs. I took some of the questions from the test bank to the MDs and they agreed with my answers, which are marked wrong according to the author. Speaking of MDs, I looked up the authors' panel and was stunned to find only PhDs, MA, Pharm Tech etc. I'm not saying PhDs aren't qualified to write a book. But if it's about diseases and treatments, at least give me one MD on the panel. Pharm Tech I can deal with. Who needs an MA for this book?

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Too many errors, July 25, 2011

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This review is from: Human Diseases: A Systemic Approach (7th Edition) (Paperback)

I have used many Pearson products throughout my nursing program. This book, like other Pearson products, has numerous errors, especially the True/False questions at the end of the chapters. Pearson's desire to provide the most recent, up-to-date information is negated by poor copy editing. Up-to-date information is useless if it's not correct. I'm frustrated with Pearson products in general.