Kumar (pathology, U. of Chicago) et al. are joined by pathologists from the US for this pathology textbook aimed at medical students. It emphasizes gross and microscopic analysis and morphologic changes, clinicopathologic correlations, and the impact of molecular pathology on the practice of medicine, and includes sections on pathogenesis and boxes on targeted therapy. Chapters are organized by the pathology of various diseases in different body systems, along with genetic and pediatric diseases, inflammation and repair, immune diseases, neoplasia, environmental and nutritional diseases, and other topics. This edition has new illustrations to aid in understanding complex concepts like the control of the cell cycle, functions of cancer genes, interactions of HIV with its receptors, and the biochemical basis of apoptotic cell death. The format and color of tables have been modified for clarity. Access to the full text, review questions, additional case studies, virtual microscope slides, and other tools is available online. Annotation ©2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Robbins Basic Pathology delivers the pathology knowledge you need, the way you need it, from the name you can trust! This medical textbooks unbeatable author team helps you efficiently master the core concepts you need to know for your courses and USMLE exams. Get a rich understanding of all essential pathology concepts with expert guidance from an all-star editorial team. Grasp the connections between basic science and clinical medicine with clinicopathologic correlations throughout. Access information anywhere - from the coffee shop to the classroom - with full-text online access at studentconsult.com. Take your learning farther with targeted therapy boxes, clinical cases, virtual microscope slides, and self-assessment questions online! Learn core concepts quickly and efficiently with a highly templated design that highlights pathogenesis and morphology. New interior design with a more modern look Artwork revised and updated for a more modern look and more three-dimensional feel Targeted Therapy boxes included in online text - provides clinical information on appropriate therapy related to the disease under discussion All photomicrographs and gross photos reviewed and improved to ensure excellent quality A trusted title in the world of pathology, Robbins offers easy-to-access information thats concise and accurate Robbins Basic Pathology delivers the pathology knowledge you need, the way you need it, from the name you can trust! This medical textbooks unbeatable author team helps you efficiently master the core concepts you need to know for your courses and USMLE exams. Get a rich understanding of all essential pathology concepts with expert guidance from an all-star editorial team. Grasp the connections between basic science and clinical medicine with clinicopathologic correlations throughout. Access information anywhere - from the coffee shop to the classroom - with full-text online access at studentconsult.com. Take your learning farther with targeted therapy boxes, clinical cases, virtual microscope slides, and self-assessment questions online! Learn core concepts quickly and efficiently with a highly templated design that highlights pathogenesis and morphology. New interior design with a more modern look Artwork revised and updated for a more modern look and more three-dimensional feel Targeted Therapy boxes included in online text - provides clinical information on appropriate therapy related to the disease under discussion All photomicrographs and gross photos reviewed and improved to ensure excellent quality A trusted title in the world of pathology, Robbins offers easy-to-access information thats concise and accurate
