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The New Edition of this well-regarded textbook combines basic science and clinical medicine in a concise, easy-to-read format. Fully revised and updated, it reflects the latest information on genetic and molecular biology and integrates even more clinical medicine into the text. At the same time, it retains the dynamic, full-color design that made the first edition such a successcomplete with case histories, advanced concept boxes, and color illustrations that clarify complex biochemical concepts. New summary boxes and an expanded self-assessment section make the text even more useful for review and study.
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Combines basic science and clinical practice in a concise and easy-to-read format.
Organizes content by organ, rather than by body system.
Uses a dynamic, full-color design, with case histories, advanced concept boxes, and clear photographs and illustrations.
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Includes 3 new chapters, Ageing, Nutrition, and Oxygen and Life.
Features new Clinical Chemistry boxes in each chapter that highlight and explain relevant laboratory tests.
Provides many new clinical illustrations and learning objectives for clearer understanding and quick study.
Presents a separate clinical index, making information easier to find quickly.
Incorporates new summary boxes to facilitate review.
Offers an expanded and improved self-assessment section to test readers' knowledge.
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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.