Clinical Chemistry
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About this book

Clinical Chemistry considers what happens to the body's 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.

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Yes, you can access Clinical Chemistry by William J. Marshall,Márta Lapsley,Andrew Day,Kate Shipman in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Medicine & Medical Theory, Practice & Reference. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover image
  2. Title page
  3. Table of Contents
  4. Copyright
  5. Preface
  6. Further Reading
  7. | Chapter 1 |. An introduction to biochemistry and cell biology
  8. Chapter | 2 |. Biochemical investigations in clinical medicine
  9. Chapter | 3 |. Water, sodium and potassium
  10. Chapter | 4 |. Hydrogen ion homoeostasis and blood gases
  11. Chapter| 5 |. The kidneys
  12. Chapter | 6 |. The liver
  13. Chapter | 7 |. The gastrointestinal tract
  14. Chapter| 8 |. Clinical nutrition
  15. Chapter| 9 |. The hypothalamus and the pituitary gland
  16. Chapter| 10 |. The adrenal glands
  17. Chapter | 11 |. The thyroid gland
  18. Chapter| 12 |. The gonads
  19. Chapter | 13 |. Disorders of carbohydrate metabolism
  20. Chapter | 14 |. Calcium, phosphate and magnesium
  21. Chapter 15. Bones and joints
  22. Chapter 16. Plasma proteins and enzymes
  23. Chapter | 17 |. Lipids, lipoproteins and cardiovascular disease
  24. Chapter | 18 |. Muscles, nerves and psychiatric disorders
  25. | Chapter 19 |. Inherited metabolic diseases
  26. | Chapter 20 |. Metabolic aspects of malignant disease
  27. | Chapter 21 |. Therapeutic drug monitoring and chemical aspects of toxicology
  28. | Chapter 22 |. Clinical chemistry in children
  29. Appendix
  30. Index