"Pathophysiology: Altered Physiological States" ed by David C. Gaze

Pathophysiology is the convergence of pathology (the discipline of observed changes in a diseased state) with physiology (the mechanisms of systems operation). It represents the functional changes that occur because of injury or disease. This volume provides state-of-the-art up-to-date literature reviews on pathophysiological processes in a number of disease states.

The book is organised methodically in a head-to-toe systems approach examining aspects of neuropathophysiology, endocrine pathophysiology, structural biology, renal pathophysiology and genitourinary pathophysiology. This short volume on pathophysiology is intended for general medical and biomedical students at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. In addition, it is a useful short update of recent advances in research and translational biology to those working in academia or healthcare science.


Contents
1 Body Dysmorphic Disorder: Characteristics, Psychopathology, Clinical Associations, and Influencing Factors
2 Alteration in Nasal Cycle Rhythm as an Index of the Diseased Condition
3 Changes in the Striatal Network Connectivity in Parkinsonian and Dyskinetic Rodent Models
4 Transthyretin in the Evaluation of Health and Disease in Human and Veterinary Medicine
5 The Intricate Relationship between Diabetes, Diet and the Gut Microbiota
6 Hypophosphatasia: A Systemic Skeletal Disorder Caused by Alkaline Phosphatase Deficiency
7 Dynamic Properties of Skeletal Muscle Contraction in Rats with Diabetes
8 Immunopathology of Kidney Transplantation
9 The Way from Renal Calcifications and Urinary Crystals to Kidney Stones: An Important Aspect in the Pathogenesis of Calcium Nephrolithiasis
10 An Overview on Prostate Pathophysiology: New Insights into Prostate Cancer Clinical Diagnosis
11 Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Pathophysiology, and Reproductive Health Implications