Featuring more than 85 vibrant, fully annotated charts—19 new to this edition—this updated fourth edition of Diseases and Disorders: The World's Best Anatomical Charts is a perfect quick reference for medical and nursing students and an ideal visual aid for patient education.
 
Printed on oversized, cardstock pages and compiled in a convenient, 10” x 12” spiral-bound volume with a laminated cover, these full-color charts created by some of the world's best medical illustrators illustrate and explain common diseases and disorders of the brain; heart; GI tract; eye and ear; endocrine, muscular, skeletal, reproductive, and respiratory systems; dental diseases; infectious diseases; healthy lifestyle issues; and cancer.
 

• Nineteen new charts cover Schizophrenia, Ovarian Cancer, Multiple Myeloma, Liver Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Heart Failure, Peripheral Artery Disease, UC/Crohn's Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Age-Related Macular Degeneration, and more.
• All charts have been reviewed and updated.
• Medical terminology and easy-to-understand supporting text are printed directly on each chart.
• Every chart depicts an aspect of human anatomy, physiology, and disease presented in a clear, visual presentation.
• The book is ideal as a review resource or quick reference for studying human anatomy or for patient consultation and education.

BRAIN DISEASES & DISORDERS

Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease

Understanding Major Depressive Disorder

Understanding Epilepsy

Migraines and Headaches

Understanding Multiple Sclerosis

Understanding Pain

Understanding Parkinson’s Disease

Understanding Sleep Disorders

Understanding Stroke

Understanding Schizophrenia

CANCER (ONCOLOGY)

Understanding Breast Cancer

Understanding Cervical Cancer

Understanding Ovarian Cancer

Understanding Colorectal Cancer

Understanding Leukemia

Understanding Lung Cancer

Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer

Multiple Myeloma

Understanding Liver Cancer

Understanding Kidney Cancer

Understanding Pancreatic Cancer

Understanding Prostate Cancer

Understanding Skin Cancer

CARDIOVASCULAR AND VENOUS DISEASES & DISORDERS

Cardiovascular Disease

Understanding High Cholesterol

Deep Vein Thrombosis

Heart Disease

Understanding Hypertension

Understanding High Blood Pressure

Heart Failure

Peripheral Artery Disease

Understanding Valve Stenosis

DENTAL DISEASES & DISORDERS

Disorders of the Teeth and Jaw

Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ)

DIGESTIVE SYSTEM DISEASES & DISORDERS

Gastroesophageal Disorders and Digestive Anatomy

Diseases of the Digestive System

Understanding Ulcers

Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s Disease

Understanding Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

ENDOCRINE SYSTEM DISEASES & DISORDERS

Understanding Diabetes

Understanding Type 1 Diabetes

Understanding Type 2 Diabetes

Metabolic Syndrome

Thyroid Disorders

EYE AND EAR DISEASES & DISORDERS

Middle Ear Conditions

Disorders of the Eye

Understanding Glaucoma

Age-Related Macular Degeneration

INFECTIOUS DISEASES & DISORDERS

Understanding the Common Cold

Understanding Hepatitis

Understanding Bacterial Infections

Understanding HIV and AIDS

Understanding Influenza

Understanding Viral Infections

MUSCULAR AND SKELETAL DISEASES & DISORDERS

Understanding Arthritis

Understanding Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Anatomy and Injuries of the Foot and Ankle

Anatomy and Injuries of the Hand and Wrist

Anatomy and Injuries of the Hip

Hip and Knee Inflammations

Knee Injuries

Athletic Injuries of the Knee

Anatomy and Injuries of the Shoulder

Human Spine Disorders

Anatomy and Injuries of the Spine

Understanding Osteoporosis

Anatomy and Injuries of the Head and Neck

Whiplash Injuries of the Head and Neck

REPRODUCTIVE DISEASES & DISORDERS

Benign Breast Disease

Common Gynecological Disorders

Infertility

Understanding Erectile Dysfunction

The Prostate

Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)

Diseases of the Urinary Tract

RESPIRATORY DISEASES & DISORDERS

Understanding Allergies

Understanding Asthma

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Diseases of the Lung

HEALTHY LIFESTYLE ISSUES

Understanding Menopause

Dangers of Alcohol

Dangers of Smoking

BMI and Waist Circumference

Keys to Healthy Eating

Maintaining a Healthy Weight

Risks of Obesity

Understanding Your Weight