Ahmed N., Smith C. Biology of disease

Taylor & Francis, 2007. — 551 p.This book shows the role of biology in understanding the causes of disease, as well as diagnosis and therapy. There are very good diagrams and illustrations.
Biology of Disease describes the biology of many of the human disorders and disease that are encountered in a clinical setting. It is designed for first and second year students in biomedical science programs and will also be a highly effective reference for health science professionals as well as being valuable to students beginning medical school. Real cases are used to illustrate the importance of biology in understanding the causes of diseases, as well as in diagnosis and therapy.The Nature and Investigation of Diseases
Pathogens and Virulence
nfectious Diseases and Treatments
The Immune System
Disorders of the Immune System
Transfusion and Transplantation
Disorders of the Endocrine System
Disorders of Water, Electrolytes and Urate Balances
Disorders of Acid-Base Balance
Diet and Disease
Disorders of the Gastrointestinal Tract, Pancreas, Liver and Gall Bladder
Toxicology
Disorders of the Blood
Disease of the Cardiovascular System
Genetic Diseases
Membrane, Organelle and Cytoskeletal Disorders
Cancer
Ageing & Disease.
Case Study Discussions
Answers to Questions