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Introduction
Jennifer Kong
Acknowledgements
Licensing Information
Using this Resource
Abbreviations
Eva M. Su
Preface Overview
What Is Pathology, Pathophysiology, and a Pathologist?
Helen Dyck and Jennifer Kong
Where Do the Specimens Come From? The David Hardwick Pathology Learning Centre (DHPLC)
How Are the Specimens Obtained and Prepared?
Helen Dyck
How do we Look at a Pathology Specimen?
Epithelial Tissue
J. Gordon Betts; Kelly A. Young; James A. Wise; Eddie Johnson; Brandon Poe; Dean H. Kruse; Oksana Korol; Jody E. Johnson; Mark Womble; and Peter DeSaix
Video Lessons on Histology
Jennifer Kong; Lyz Boyd; and Jonathan Bush
Preface Summary
Inclusive Language Guide - Communication in HealthCare, Science, Education and the Workplace
Zoë Soon and Megan Owens
Inclusive Language in Health Care Practice Questions
Zoë Soon
Heart Failure Chapter Overview
Pre-Test for Heart Failure
Heart Anatomy
Cardiac Muscle Tissue
Video Lessons of Normal Heart Function, Anatomy, and Histology
Left-Sided Heart Failure: From Cellular to Clinical
Jennifer Kong and Helen Dyck
Types and Causes of Heart Failure
Right-Sided Heart Failure: From Cellular to Clinical
Diagnosis of Heart Failure
Heart Failure Summary and Credits
Clinical Side of Heart Failure
Post-Test for Heart Failure
Heart Anatomy - Review Q&A (Zoë)
Heart Electrical Activity - Review (Zoë)
Circulation of Oxygenated and Deoxygenated Blood - Review (Zoë)
Arteries, Veins, Blood Pressure, and Neuroendocrine control of Blood Pressure - Review (Zoë)
Melanoma Chapter Overview
Pre-Test for Metastatic Melanoma
Layers of the Skin
Video Lessons on Normal Anatomy and Histology of Skin
Lyz Boyd; Helen Dyck; and Jennifer Kong
Overview of Cancer
Cell Growth and Division
Cellular Differentiation
Cancer and the Cell Cycle
Mary Ann Clark; Jung Choi; and Matthew Douglas
General Introduction to the Cellular Development of Cancer and Metastasis
Pathophysiology of Melanoma
Histopathology of Melanoma
Lyz Boyd and Jennifer Kong
Gross Anatomy of Metastatic Melanoma
Signs and Symptoms of Metastatic Melanoma
Diagnosis and Treatment of Metastatic Melanoma
Melanoma Chapter Summary and Credits
Post-Test for Metastatic Melanoma
Emphysema Chapter Overview
Pre-Test for Emphysema
Organs and Structures of the Respiratory System
The Process of Breathing
Video Lessons on Normal Anatomy and Histology of Lungs
Respiratory System Review (Zoë)
General Introduction to Tissue Injury, Inflammation, and Remodelling
Inflammation and Fever
Nina Parker; Mark Schneegurt; Anh-Hue Thi Tu; Philip Lister; and Brian M. Forster
Chronic Inflammation and Tissue Remodelling
Pathophysiology of Emphysema
Signs and Symptoms of Emphysema
Diagnosis and Treatment of Emphysema
Emphysema Chapter Summary and Credits
Clinical side of COPD
Post-Test for Emphysema
Pneumonia Chapter Overview
Simon Duffy and Eva M. Su
Pre-Test for Pneumonia
Simon Duffy
Lung Anatomy
Normal Physiology of Breathing and the Cough Reflex
Pulmonary Circulation, Organs and Structures of the Respiratory Zone
J. Gordon Betts; Kelly A. Young; Mark Womble; Brandon Poe; Oksana Korol; Dean H. Kruse; Peter DeSaix; James A. Wise; Jody E. Johnson; and Eddie Johnson
Lung Microbiome and Barriers to Infection
Bacterial and Viral Pneumonia
Pathophysiology of Pneumonia
Noah Stewart
Video lessons on Normal lung: gross anatomy and histology
Noah Stewart and Jennifer Kong
Gross Pathology and Histopathology of Pneumonia
Diagnosis and Treatment of Pneumonia
Simon Duffy and Jennifer Kong
Pneumonia Chapter Summary and Credits
Patient narratives of Pneumonia
Post-Test for Pneumonia
Diabetes Mellitus Chapter Overview
Pre-Test for Diabetes
Anatomy of the Pancreas and Glucose Homeostasis
Normal Gross Anatomy and Histology of Pancreas
Type 1 Diabetes (Insulin Dependent)
Type 2 Diabetes (Non-Insulin Dependent)
Gestational Diabetes
Diagnosis of Diabetes
Consequences of Chronic High Sugars in Other Systems
Consequences of Uncontrolled High Blood Sugar: Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Interprofessional Collaboration During the Care of Diabetes
Management and Treatment of Diabetes
Patient Narrative on Type 1 Diabetes: Sally
Diabetes Chapter Summary and Credits
Post-Test for Diabetes
Atherosclerosis Chapter Overview
Jennifer Kong and Tetiana Povshedna
Pre-Test for Atherosclerosis
Tetiana Povshedna
Structure and Function of Blood Vessels
Blood Flow and Blood Pressure
Gross Anatomy and Histology of Normal Aorta
Risk Factors and Epidemiology of Atherosclerosis
Digestion and Absorption of Lipids
Karine Hamm
Pathophysiology of Atherosclerosis
Gross Anatomy and Histopathology of Atherosclerosis
Prevention, diagnosis and treatment of atherosclerosis
Clinical Side of Angina
Evolving concepts and research frontiers: atherosclerosis and microbiota
Chapter Summary and Credits
Post-Test for Atherosclerosis
Acute Kidney Injury Chapter Overview
Jennifer Kong and Lyz Boyd
Pre-Test for Acute Kidney Injury
Gross Anatomy of the Kidney
Microscopic Anatomy of the Kidney
Physiology of Urine Formation
Gross Anatomy of Normal Kidney
Jennifer Kong and Eva M. Su
Histology of Normal Kidney
Lyz Boyd
Pathology of Acute Kidney Injury
Clinical Presentation and Causes of AKI
Gross Pathology of AKI
Histopathology of AKI
Treatment and Prognosis of AKI
Consequences of AKI in other systems
Diagnosis of AKI and Interprofessional collaboration
AKI Chapter Summary and Credits
Post-Test for Acute Kidney Injury
Urinary System Review - Zoë
Cirrhosis Chapter Overview
Cirrhosis Pre-Test
The Normal Liver and Gallbladder
Gross Anatomy and Histology of Normal Liver
Causes and Pathophysiology of Cirrhosis
Gross pathology of cirrhotic liver
Digestive System - Review (Zoë)
Histopathology of Cirrhosis
Jennifer Kong and Yimei Qin
Clinical manifestations of Cirrhosis
Diagnosis of Cirrhosis
Interprofessional Collaboration During the Diagnosis and Management of Cirrhosis
Cirrhosis Chapter Summary and Credits
Post-Test on Cirrhosis
Post Test: Blood Function, Composition Hematopoiesis and Hemostasis
Review Crossword: Blood Function and Composition
General Senses and Somatosensory Pathways: Post-Test Review H5P Question Set
Somatic Motor Pathways: Post-Test Review H5P Question Set
Autonomic Nervous System (Sympathetic & Parasympathetic) - Highlight the Words Practice Review
Autonomic Nervous System (Sympathetic & Parasympathetic) - Crossword Practice Review
Olfaction - Review (Zoë)
Gustation - Review (Zoë)
Vision - Review (Zoë)
Hearing and Equilibrium (Balance) - Review (Zoë)
Learning Objectives
Glynda Rees; Rob Kruger; and Janet Morrison
Patient: Harj Singh
At Home
Emergency Room
Glynda Rees; Rob Kruger; Glynda; Kruger; and Janet Morrison
Patient: Erin Johns
Patient: Meryl Smith
In the Supermarket
Day 0: Medical Ward
Day 1: Medical Ward
Day 2: Medical Ward
Day 3: Medical Ward
Lymphatic System and Immunity - Review
Patient: Miki Huang
Annabelle Liao
Day 0: Emergency Department
Day 1 Emergency Department & Medical Unit
Day 2: Medical unit
Day 3: Medical unit
Day 4: Medical unit
Discharge
Reproductive System - Review
Conclusion
Glossary
Authors & Contributors
Feedback
Cirrhosis
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