Principios básicos de patología para fisioterapia: Volumen I

Abstract

Why is a tumor cell a good example of the “survival of the fittest”? Why is a cell constantly fighting against entropy? Join us in this book as we travel through the marvelous world of pathology. This first book will explore the fundamentals of pathol ogy, starting with definitions, history, laboratory techniques, followed by the life and death of cells. We will continue with the immune system and its diseases, genetics, hemodynamic disorders, infections, and neoplasms.The joint work between pathology professors and specialists in areas as diverse as physiology, genetics, and microbiology has led to this achievement. To explain each chapter, we have decided to tell it as a story to guide the reader. We used clear language, metaphors, and examples from everyday life to illustrate and teach. We hope that this book will help physiotherapy students have a better understanding and overview of pathology and find its relevance in their practice as physiotherapists. Given its colloquial language, it can serve as an introduction for health care students who wish to explore the area of pathology