Medical Biochemistry - Paperback

Medical Biochemistry combines basic science and practical medicine in a concise format that is ideal for the future doctor. In the second edition, clinical medicine is even more integrated in the text as well as in the case study boxes, and a new 'clinical tests' feature will be a quick reference to the most common laboratory tests. The new edition retains the dynamic full colour design of the first edition incorporating case histories, advanced concept boxes and clear colour pictures which explain the more complex biochemical concepts. There are three new chapters on Ageing, Nutrition and Oxygen and Life, bringing the book up to date in these important areas of development. All chapters have been thoroughly revised and contain the latest information on genetics and molecular biology. Summary boxes and an expanded self-assessment section make the book even more useful for revision. What's New 3 new chapters: Ageing, Nutrition and Oxygen and Life providing the latest information on growth areas in biochemistry All content updated with the latest information in the fast moving fields of genetics and molecular biology New 'clinical chemistry box' feature in each chapter making the text even more clinically relevant by highlighting and explaining the relevant laboratory tests More clinical illustrations help to strengthen the link between the scientific and clinical practice Learning objectives at the start of each chapter to familiarise undergraduates with the learning objectives concept which helps them to quickly identify and digest the core points of the material. Improved self-assessment section gives more use for revision and self-testing Separate clinical index makes naviagtion around text and finding points of clinical relevance easier