Diseases of the Human Body

Another trusted resource for your mobile & desktop platforms

Carol D. Tamparo, PhD, CMA & Marcia (Marti) A. Lewis, EdD, RN, CMA (F. A. Davis)

Diseases of the Human Body, 4th Ed. offers students an excellent resource for learning common medical conditions.

The new edition of this classic text continues to offer students an excellent resource for learning common medical conditions. To help students locate specific information on more than 350 diseases, each condition is presented in an easy to follow format and includes description, etiology, signs and symptoms, diagnostic procedures, treatment, prognosis, and prevention.

Key Features:

NEW chapter - "Mental Health Diseases and Disorders," provides a well-rounded introduction to a critical healthcare topic
Full-color illustrations
Each disease condition is presented in an easy-to-follow format that includes description, etiology, signs and symptoms, diagnostic procedures, treatment, prognosis, and prevention
Coverage of new and reemerging diseases, including:
- SARS
- Monkeypox
- Smallpox
Complementary and alternative therapies to keep you up-to-speed on the latest holistic remedies
Case studies that offer valuable real-life patient scenarios
Patient Teaching boxes help you take even better care of your patients

Facts About Skyscape's PDA Medical Software
Diseases of the Human Body, 4th Edition can be fully cross-indexed with all of Skyscape's 500+ nursing and medical references.