LibGuides UFV: Health Sciences: Pathophysiology

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Pathophysiology: a 2-in-1 reference for nurses
Call Number: E-book
Publication Date: 2004
This unique 2-in-1 reference presents vital information on pathophysiology in two helpful ways on every page. The wide inner column contains detailed narrative text; the narrow outer column contains brief bulleted summaries of the same information. This format enables nurses to quickly scan the bulleted points and jump to in-depth information as needed without turning the page. Organized by body system, the book covers 220 diseases and disorders. Two 8-page full-color inserts illustrate selected disorders. Illustrations and flowcharts demonstrate abnormal structures and pathophysiologic processes. Icons highlight complications, life-threatening disorders, emergency interventions, and effects of treatment on disease processes. [From Publisher]
Lippincott visual nursing : a guide to diseases, skills, and treatments
Call Number: E-book
For an image-rich guide to the clinical concepts and on-the-unit skills needed to treat the major common diseases, look no further than the fully updated Lippincott Visual Nursing, 3rd Edition. Using clear, concise definitions backed by abundant images, this vital text explains disease pathophysiology, with expert guidance on anatomy, symptoms, assessment skills, and hands-on patient care. Ideal for students, new nurses, and experienced nurses needing a review, this is a must-have guide to providing appropriate, effective patient care. [From Publisher]
Infectious Diseases: An Evidence Based Approach
Call Number: E-book
Infectious Diseases an evidence based approach examines variousinfectious diseases including an extensive overview of factorsthat triggers them. It includes definitions of Infection control,pneumonia management, diseases, etc. Provides the reader withinsights into the development of its understanding, so as to comprehend the management of different diseases. [From Publisher]
Encyclopedia of Nursing (6 Volume Set) by Peyton P. O'Donnell (Editor)
Call Number: E-book
This six-volume set presents important research on nursing. Some of the topics discussed herein include: advanced practice nursing; the nursing workforce; nurse practitioners; physician assistants; certification and licensure; psychiatric-mental health nursing; rehabilitation; nursing education and nursing students; bioengineering nursing; immunisation for healthcare workers. [From Publisher]

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The American Journal of Pathology

Pathophysiology
Pathophysiology is an international, peer-reviewed, open access journal on the etiology, development, and elimination of pathological processes. Pathophysiology is the official journal of the International Society for Pathophysiology (ISP) and is published quarterly online. [From Publisher]

Cell Systems
Cell Systems was established in 2015 to provide a home at Cell Press for elegant work that addresses fundamental questions in systems biology. "Systems biology," as we broadly define it, is work that develops a rigorous understanding of any biological phenomenon where one plus one does not apparently equal two. [From Publisher]

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