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Mechanisms of Disease : a Textbook of Comparative General Pathology by Slauson DVM PhD, David O., Cooper BVSc PhD<br>DDS, Barry J., Slauson, David O. is a book available to read on EtoBox.

What is Mechanisms of Disease : a Textbook of Comparative General Pathology about?

Pathology is a fundamental part of the veterinary curriculum, and all students take at least one semester in general pathology and one in special, or systemic, pathology. Slauson-Cooper has been the book of choice in general veterinary pathology since 1982. It introduces students to disease concepts inherent in clinical medicine through the study of pathogenetic mechanisms and stresses the importance of critical thinking. Pathology is a changing science. Disease is still often caused by various microbes and toxins, but the continuing fascination is with how disease occurs. This classic text focuses on new advances in our understanding of the complex mechanisms by which mammals become sick. Good balance between the detail required for sophisticated explanations of disease mechanisms and information overload Clear style of writing makes complex concepts understandable Updated chapter on inflammation, including discussions on mediators of the immune and inflammatory responses, adhesion molecules involved in the cellular component of the inflammatory response, signalling events in inflammation, and the role of growth factors in tissue repair and wound healing. New information on the ro

Author

Slauson DVM PhD, David O., Cooper BVSc PhD<br>DDS, Barry J., Slauson, David O.

Publisher

Mosby, Incorporated

Published

2002

Language

EN

ISBN

9780323002288

Subjects

Medical, Veterinary, Nursing