This Course Guide identifies tools and resources for researching topics in Pathophysiology. Use the tabs on the side to browse the various tools and resources available.
Below you will find information and links to resources that will help you with the research process.
: the physiology of abnormal states; specfifically :
the functional changes that accompany a particular syndrome or disease
(from merriam-webster.com)
Search by name rather than acronym - transient ischemic attack rather than TIA, gastroesophageal reflux disease rather than GERD; clostridium difficile rather than C. diff.
Search alternate names if you don't get results - interstitial lung diseases, interstitial pneumonitis, or diffuse parenchymal lung diseases; 3rd degree heart block, or 3rd-degree atrioventricular block, or complete heart block.
Insert AND between concepts for more results - epidemiology AND sickle cell anemia; management AND compartment syndromes.
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