Clinical Chemistry considers what happens to the bodys chemistry when affected by disease. It provides introductory coverage of the scientific basis for biochemistry tests routinely used in medicine - including tests for the assessment of organ function, diagnosis and monitoring disease activity and therapy efficacy. Each topic area begins with a concise description of the underlying physiological and biochemical principles and then applies them to patient investigation and management. The regular use of case histories helps further emphasise clinical relevance and chapter key points, as well as provide a useful starting point for examination revision. The clear and engaging writing style appreciated by generations of readers has been retained in this ninth edition, while the content has been thoroughly updated throughout. The approach and scope of this trusted text makes it ideal for integrated medical curricula, for medical training and for students and practitioners of clinical and biomedical science. The complementary eBook version, including additional cases and self-assessment material, completes this superb learning package. Updated to incorporate the latest changes in practice including new tests and the most recent evidence-based guidance plus a new chapter on clinical chemistry in pediatrics. Figures, tables, boxes, and case studies aid understanding and learning. Light bulb sections give practical advice and clarify difficult concepts or potential pitfalls. New Red flag boxes highlight the results which should cause immediate concern to clinicians. Updated references to core guidelines reflect latest best practice.
1. An Introduction to Biochemistry and Cell Biology 2. Biochemical Investigations in Clinical Medicine 3. Water, Sodium and Potassium 4. Hydrogen Ion Homoeostasis and Blood Gases 5. The Kidneys 6. The Liver 7. The Gastrointestinal Tract 8. Clinical Nutrition 9. The Hypothalamus and the Pituitary Gland 10. The Adrenal Glands 11. The Thyroid Gland 12. The Gonads 13. Disorders of Carbohydrate Metabolism 14. Calcium, Phosphate and Magnesium 15. Bones and Joints 16. Plasma Proteins and Enzymes 17 Lipids, Lipoproteins and Cardiovascular Disease 18. Muscles, Nerves and Psychiatric?Disorders 19. Inherited Metabolic Diseases 20. Disorders of Haemoproteins, Porphyrins and Iron 21. Metabolic Aspects of Malignant Disease 22. Therapeutic Drug Monitoring and Chemical Aspects of Toxicology 23. Clinical Chemistry at the Extremes of Age
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