Immunology

Publié par Elsevier Saunders, le 01 juillet 2006

134 pages

Résumé

Need to read up on Immunology quickly? Want to get straight to the core of the subject, but need something more than an outline? Relax... Crash Course is that perfect set of course notes that you have, until now, only dreamt of. Crash Course is a combination of narrative text and notes that are quickly and easily absorbed. You can use this book either as a review aid or as a supplement to course text-books. Built-in features have been designed to maximize your intake of information and help you to monitor how much you are learning as you are reading. Comprehension boxes test your understanding of the content you have just read. Hints and tips boxes draw attention to high yield content you and give you advice on remembering concepts. Extensive use of color artwork helps you to understand the more complex material. Free online version with USMLE test questions. This text first takes you through the basic medical science of Immunology. Each component is considered in an integrated format, combining anatomy, development, histology, physiology and pharmacology. The basic pathology of Immunology is then outlined, high-lightning the more common diseases and complaints. Part II brings clinical application to the basic science by looking at clinical assessment of the patient presenting with an immunological complaint. The more common presenting complaints are considered, as well as advice on clerking, examination, communication skills and further investigations.

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