Book excerpt: Intended to accompany the new edition of BRS Pathology, these 800 blac k and white flash cards serve to assist in active memorization of majo r diseases and conditions for each organ system. Topics covered for ea ch organ system include basics of clinical manifestation, symptoms, as sociations, genetic etiology, and basic science mechanisms of disease. The cards also contain brief explanations of pathological findings wh ere applicable. Design icons identify the different organ systems repr esented in the cards. They are an excellent study tool for course or U SMLE review.