Medical Biochemistry

NOW WITH ACCESS TO FULL TEXT ONLINE PLUS MANY OTHER EXTRAS - POSTED ON STUDENTCONSULT.COM ACCESS IS VIA UNIQUE PIN NUMBER IN FRONT OF BOOK.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.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.Your purchase of this book entitles you to access www.studentconsult.com at no extra charge. This innovative web site offers you... Access to the complete text and illustrations of this book. Integration links to bonus content in other STUDENT CONSULT titles. Content clipping for your handheld. An interactive community center with a wealth of additional resources. The more STUDENT CONSULT titles you buy, the more resources you can access online! Look for the STUDENT CONSULT logo on your favorite Elsevier textbooks!3 new chapters: Ageing, Nutrition and Oxygen and Life providing the latest information on growth areas in biochemistryAll content updated with the latest information in the fast moving fields of genetics and molecular biologyNew 'clinical chemistry box' feature in each chapter making the text even more clinically relevant by highlighting and explaining the relevant laboratory testsMore clinical illustrations help to strengthen the link between the scientific and clinical practiceLearning 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-testingSeparate clinical index makes naviagtion around text and finding points of clinical relevance easier