The Second Edition of this clinically focused and comprehensible handbook presents new information in the field of pathophysiology with an increased emphasis on cellular pathophysiology, and an entire chapter devoted to psychoneuro-immune response. Organized by body system, each chapter includes pediatric and geriatric considerations. This edition offers more illustrations, and information is presented in a concise outline format for easy reference in the classroom or clinical environ. Expanded coverage and in-depth treatment of diseases makes this handbook a wonderful, quick-reference publication for both undergraduate and graduate nursing students and other health-related professionals.