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This course offers a detailed exploration of the structural and physiological characteristics of major diseases, examining their symptoms, diagnoses, treatments, and systemic impacts. Each lecture begins with a foundation in healthy system functions before progressing to the pathophysiology of diseases, ensuring a robust understanding of clinical manifestations.

The newly added Pharmacology chapter highlights drug action, metabolism, and therapeutic approaches, setting this course apart by integrating critical insights into disease management. Additional modules cover key topics like immunity, communicable diseases, cancer, and chronic conditions, with interactive flashcards, self-tests, and 3D model activities to reinforce learning.

Ideal for aspiring healthcare professionals, this course bridges science and practice, equipping students with the knowledge to excel in medical or allied health fields.

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Self-Test Quizzes

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Chapter and cumulative reviews help students test comprehension and retention in preparation for exams and real-world applications. This self-paced solution helps remove several common barriers to learning.

Multi-media lectures

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 HQ medical and scientific images illustrate curriculum concepts.  Professionally voiced lectures guide students through each lesson.

Interactive flashcards

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Students can review medical terms and word parts using banks of hundreds of illustrated and flippable cards. All medical terminology flashcards are printable and mobile-compatible for cloud-based, on-the-go learning.

Timed exams

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Configurable and flexible timed exams make testing a trouble-free process for instructors and students. To help ensure exam integrity, we also offer online proctoring services in partnership with ProctorU.

Explore a Wide Range of Topics:

  • Disease Characteristics

  • Major Diseases

  • Symptoms

  • Diagnosis

  • Treatments

  • Systemic Impacts

  • Clinical Alignment

  • Pharmacology

     

About The Author

Our course is designed by Dr. James Van Elswyk, a former partner in a six-person medical group for obstetrics and gynecology practice in northern New Jersey. After 20 years of medical practice, he retired to Florida to pursue his passion for teaching. He is the primary instructor for the Survey of Human Disease course at the University of South Florida.

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