Comprehensive yet
concise
and
easy to read
, this updated edition of
Immunology for Medical Students
effectively explains
complex immunology topics
and their relevance in clinical practice. Boasting
just the right amount of detail
for today's busy medical student, it delivers state-of-the-art coverage of the
latest scientific and clinical knowledge
in the field.
Detailed and explanatory illustrations,
combined with clinically relevant examples and cases, offer a unique understanding of the human immune system and its role in protecting us from disease.
Designed with a
clear focus
on the needs of
medical students.
Includes overview illustrations
at the beginning of each chapter, as well as illustrations with dialogue boxes.
Immunology icons
are repeated throughout the text, accompanied by a helpful Icon Key.
Detailed clinical cases
demonstrate real-world applications.
Technical boxes
point out important scientific advances.
End-of-chapter
checklists of learning points
facilitate review.
Student Consult eBook version included with purchase.
This
enhanced eBook experience
allows you to search all of the text, figures, images, and references from the book on a variety of devices. You'll also access
100 multiple-choice questions
to enhance your understanding of the material.
Features
17 new clinical boxes
as well as
critical revisions to 25 of the clinical boxes
featured in the previous edition, providing relevant, practical examples of cases commonly encountered in day-to-day practice.
Presents
new material on T Cell Subsets
, the molecular and cellular processes involved in their selection and differentiation, and how this knowledge is already translating into clinical developments.
Includes a brand-new chapter titled
Regulation of the Immune System.