Clinical Biochemistry, second edition (BMS) - Softcover

Richard Luxton

 
9781904842415: Clinical Biochemistry, second edition (BMS)

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Clinical Biochemistry 2e focuses on the areas of body function required for the maintenance of health, including: input; control; processing; transport and storage; and defence and output. This new edition has been substantially revised and updated and incorporates the latest developments in genomics, proteomics and biosensors to ensure the reader is up to date with the subject. The book also benefits from an improved design and layout to aid student understanding. Contents: 1. What is clinical biochemistry? 2. Nutrition and drugs 3. Digestion 4. Genetic control 5. Endocrinology 6. Thyroid hormones 7. Control of water and electrolyte metabolism 8. Control of calcium metabolism 9. Control of carbohydrate metabolism 10. Enzymes 11. Inborn errors of metabolism 12. Plasma proteins 13. Lipid and lipoproteins 14. Acid-base balance and blood gases 15. Immunoglobulins 16. Proteins of the innate immune system 17. Kidney function 18. Liver function Index This title forms part of Scion's series of books for the biomedical sciences. Other books include: Histological and Histochemical Methods 4e (9781904842422); Cellular Pathology 2e (9781904842309), Immunology 2e (9781904842569), Medical Microbiology (9781904842613), Haematology 2e (9781904842392), Human Genetics 2e (9781904842736) and Transfusion Science 2e (9781904842408).

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A very useful addition to the clinical biochemistry area, especially for those new to the subject. --British Journal of Biomedical Science

Synopsis

"Clinical Biochemistry, Second Edition" focuses on the areas of body function required for the maintenance of health including: input; control; processing; transport and storage; and, defence and output. This new edition has been substantially revised and updated and incorporates the latest developments in genomics, proteomics and biosensors to ensure the reader is up to date with the subject. The book also benefits from an improved design and layout to aid student understanding.

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9780750628785: Clinical Biochemistry (Biomedical Sciences Explained)

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ISBN 10:  0750628782 ISBN 13:  9780750628785
Publisher: Scion Publishing Ltd, 2005
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