Marks' Basic Medical Biochemistry: A Clinical Approach

Marks' Basic Medical Biochemistry: A Clinical Approach

<DIV><B>Connect biochemistry to clinical practice!"</B><BR /><B><I>Marks’ Basic Medical Biochemistry</I></B> links biochemistry to physiology and pathophysiology, allowing students to apply fundamental concepts to the practice of medicine – from diagnosing patients to recommending effective treatments. Intuitively organized chapters center on hypothetical patient vignettes, highlighting the material’s clinical applications; helpful icons allow for smooth navigation, making complex concepts easier to grasp. <ul><li><B>Full-color illustrations</B> make chemical structures and biochemical pathways easy to visualize.</li><li><B>Patient vignettes</B> connect biochemistry to human health and disease.</li><I>Clinical Notes</I></B> explain patient signs or symptoms, and <B><I>Method Notes</I></B> relate biochemistry to the laboratory tests ordered during diagnosis.</li><I>Clinical Comments</I></B> link biochemical dynamics to treatment options and patient outcomes.</li><I>Biochemical Comments</I></B> explore directions for new research.</li><I>Key Concepts</I></B> and <B><I>Summary Disease</I></B> tables highlight the take-home messages in each chapter.</li><li><B>Questions and answers</B> at the end of each chapter – 470 total inside the book, with 560 more online – probe students’ mastery of key concepts.</li><li><B>Additional handy resources</B> available online make it easy to review all diseases and all methods covered throughout the book and to find references for further information and study</li></ul></DIV>