Introduction To Clinical Biochemistry

Author : William J. Marshall,S. K. Bangert
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 997 pages
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Release : 2008-01-01
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780443101861

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Now fully revised and updated, Clinical Biochemistry, third edition is essential reading for specialty trainees, particularly those preparing for postgraduate examinations. It is also an invaluable current reference for all established practitioners, including both medical and scientist clinical biochemists. Building on the success of previous editions, this leading textbook primarily focuses on clinical aspects of the subject, giving detailed coverage of all conditions where clinical biochemistry is used in diagnosis and management - including nutritional disorders, diabetes, inherited metabolic disease, metabolic bone disease, renal calculi and dyslipidaemias. The acquisition and interpretation of clinical biochemical data are also discussed in detail. Expanded sections on haematology and immunology for clinical biochemists provide a thorough understanding of both laboratory and clinical aspects New chapters are included on important evolving areas such as the metabolic response to stress, forensic aspects of clinical biochemistry and data quality management An extended editorial team - including three expert new additions - ensures accuracy of information and relevance to current curricula and clinical practice A superb new accompanying electronic version provides an enhanced learning experience and rapid reference anytime, anywhere! Elsevier ExpertConsult.com Enhanced eBooks for medical professionals Compatible with PC, Mac®, most mobile devices and eReaders, browse, search, and interact with this title - online and offline. Redeem your PIN at expertconsult.com today! Straightforward navigation and search across all Elsevier titles Seamless, real-time integration between devices Adjustable text size and brightness Notes and highlights sharing with other users through social media Interactive content

Author : Tarun Kumar Mishra
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2019-08-31
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9788131259504

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Introduction to Clinical Biochemistry

Author : Geoffrey Beckett,Simon W. Walker,Peter Rae,Peter Ashby
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2013-05-06
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781118687062

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Lecture Notes: Clinical Biochemistry by Geoffrey Beckett,Simon W. Walker,Peter Rae,Peter Ashby Pdf

The new edition of the best-selling Lecture Notes title is aconcise introduction to clinical biochemistry that presents thefundamental science underpinning common biochemical investigationsused in clinical practice. Lecture Notes: Clinical Biochemistry allows thereader to make efficient and informed use of the diagnosticservices offered by their clinical biochemistry department. Theresult is a text that serves as a reference to the practitioner aswell as the student. The book takes a system-based approach, withthe underlying physiological rationale for any test explained inthe context of disruption by disease. This leads naturally to anintegrated and practical understanding of biochemicaldiagnostics. Including multiple choice questions (MCQs) alongsideend-of-chapter case studies to help develop test-selection skills,Lecture Notes: Clinical Biochemistry provides the essentialbackground to biochemical investigations and is an ideal coursecompanion and revision guide for medical students, junior doctorson the Foundation Programme, general practitioners, and nurses andlaboratory technicians.

Author : Derek A. Woodrow
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2016-04-20
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781483182599

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Introduction to Clinical Chemistry by Derek A. Woodrow Pdf

Introduction to Clinical Chemistry presents the physiological background for a number of investigations. It discusses the principles and analytical techniques in clinical chemistry. It addresses the basic understanding of chemical pathology. Some of the topics covered in the book are basic principles of metabolic chemistry; disorders of carbohydrate metabolism; nitrogen metabolism; inborn errors of metabolism; chemical endocrinology; assessment of hormonal function; liver function; the formation of bile; and the synthesis and metabolism of amino acids and protein. The storage of carbohydrates and removal of toxic substances from the body are covered. The assessment of liver function is discussed. The text describes the renal function and acid-base metabolism. A study of the renal tubular reabsorption and excretion is presented. A chapter is devoted to the hydrogen ion concentration and analytical techniques in potentiometric determination. Another section focuses on the measurement of osmolality. The book can provide useful information to scientists, physicists, doctors, students, and researchers.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Bookboon
Page : 54 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2024-06-11
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9788776816735

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Introduction to Clinical Biochemistry by Anonim Pdf

Author : Michael Murphy,Rajeev Srivastava,Kevin Deans
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2018-03-15
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780702072970

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Clinical Biochemistry E-Book by Michael Murphy,Rajeev Srivastava,Kevin Deans Pdf

Now over 70,000 copies sold! This comprehensively revised edition of Clinical Biochemistry offers essential reading for today’s students of medicine and other health science disciplines – indeed, anyone who requires a concise, practical introduction to the subject. Topics are clearly presented in a series of double-page ‘learning units’, each covering a particular aspect of clinical biochemistry. Four sections provide a core grounding in the subject: Introducing clinical biochemistry gives an insight into how modern hospital laboratories work, and includes an entirely new series of learning units on the interpretation of test results Core biochemistry covers the bulk of routine analyses, and their relevance to the clinical setting Endocrinology provides an overview of endocrine investigations as well as a practical approach to thyroid, adrenal, pituitary and gonadal function testing Specialised investigations embraces an assortment of other topics that students may encounter This edition represents the most radical revision of the book to date. Every learning unit has been examined and updated to reflect current developments and clinical best practice. Entirely new material includes a series of learning units on interpretation and analytical aspects of clinical biochemistry. Coverage of fluid biochemistry is now more comprehensive. New "Want to know more?" links throughout the book point readers to relevant further information. (Printed version) now includes the complete eBook version for the first time – downloadable for anytime access and enhanced with new, interactive multiple choice questions for each section, to test your understanding and aid exam preparation

Author : N.C. den Boer
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 807 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781461307532

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Clinical Chemistry by N.C. den Boer Pdf

The XIIIth International and the VIIth European Congress of Clinical Chemistry took place at the Netherlands Congress Centre in The Hague, from June 28th to July 3rd 1987. The Organizing Committee and the Scientific Committee for these combined congresses aimed to present the state-of-the-science as well as the state-of-the-art for those fields of clinical chemistry which show a strong progress and which will most probably inflict a great part of all clinical chemists. "Clinical Chemistry, an Overview" comprises almost all papers which were presented during the congress in 5 plenary lectures and 97 lectures during 24· symposia. The invited speakers, being experts in their fields of clinical chemistry, succeeded very well in presenting an overview over the newest developments in connection to the knowledge already known, thereby demonstrating the progress made in clinical chemistry during the last years. The Editors take great pleasure in thanking once more the members of the Scientific Committee and of the International Scientific Advisory Board in creating an excellent scientific programme for this congress. The Editors also take great pleasure in thanking all those whose afforts have made possible the publication of this book. We are most grateful to all speakers who also prepared a manuscript for publication. The Editors also appreciate the most helpful and encouraging attitude of Plenum Press Publishers Corporation.

Author : Vijay Kumar,Kiran Dip Gill
Publisher : Springer
Page : 175 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2018-03-30
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9789811081866

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Basic Concepts in Clinical Biochemistry: A Practical Guide by Vijay Kumar,Kiran Dip Gill Pdf

This book is a practical guidebook in biochemistry, for medical as well as life sciences' students. The book covers reference values, sample collection procedure and detailed protocol to perform experiments. Each experiment starts with a brief introduction of the protocol, followed by specimen requirements and procedure. The procedures are presented in a very lucid manner and discuss details of calculations and clinical interpretations,The book is divided into 29 chapters, It offers references, general guidelines and abbreviations and provides principles and procedures of clinical biochemistry tests, along with their diagnostic importance.

Author : Dr. S. P. Dandekar
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2008-08
Category : Clinical biochemistry
ISBN : 818873912X

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Introduction To Clinical Biochemistry by Dr. S. P. Dandekar Pdf

Topics 1. Clinical Biochemistry: Use And Interpretation Of Biological Tests 2. Clinical Enzymology 3. Disorders Of Carbohydrate Metabolism 4. Disorders Of Amino Acid Metabolism 5. Disorders Of Lipid Metabolism 6. Water And Electrolyte Balance 7. Acid-Base Balance 8. Liver Function Tests 9. Renal Function Tests 10. Gstric Function Tests 11. Thyroid Function Tests 12. Pancreatic Function Tests 13. Nutrition 14. Cancer

Author : John S. Varcoe
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 608 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Science
ISBN : 9810245564

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Clinical Biochemistry by John S. Varcoe Pdf

Clinical biochemistry is an analytical and interpretative science. The analytical part involves the determination of the level of chemical components in body fluids and tissues. The interpretative part examines these results and uses them in the diagnosis of disease, the screening for susceptibility to specific diseases, and the monitoring of the progress of treatment. This book is designed to cover the major techniques and analytical instruments used in clinical biochemistry.Each chapter of this book is based on a specific technique, or techniques, with associated instrumentation. These are discussed in some detail. A historical introduction is included for most of the techniques, and the current uses of the techniques are presented. Following that is a series of practical exercises. The first exercises in most of the chapters are a general introduction to the technique, leading to those with a clinical bias. Where applicable, the clinical practical exercises are associated with a case history and/or the discussion of the relevance of the assay to diagnosis and prognosis and to the monitoring of recovery. Each chapter concludes with a selection of appropriate references.

Author : J. J. Kaneko,C. E. Cornelius
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 456 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2014-05-10
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781483274171

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Clinical Biochemistry of Domestic Animals by J. J. Kaneko,C. E. Cornelius Pdf

Clinical Biochemistry of Domestic Animals, Second Edition, Volume I, is a major revision of the first edition prompted by the marked expansion of knowledge in the clinical biochemistry of animals. In keeping with this expansion of knowledge, this edition is comprised of two volumes. Chapters on the pancreas, thyroid, and pituitary-adrenal systems have been separated and entirely rewritten. Completely new chapters on muscle metabolism, iron metabolism, blood clotting, and gastrointestinal function have been added. All the chapters of the first edition have been revised with pertinent new information, and many have been completely rewritten. This volume contains 10 chapters and opens with a discussion of carbohydrate metabolism and associated disorders. Separate chapters follow on lipid metabolism, plasma proteins, and porphyrins. Subsequent chapters deal with liver, pancreatic, and thyroid functions; the role of the pituitary and adrenal glands in health and disease; the function of calcium, inorganic phosphorus, and magnesium metabolism in health and disease; and iron metabolism.

Author : Allan Gaw
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 189 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2008-01-01
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780443069321

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Clinical Biochemistry by Allan Gaw Pdf

2014 BMA Medical Book Awards Highly Commended in Basic and Clinical Sciences category! This fully revised edition of Clinical Biochemistry offers essential reading for today's medical student and all those who require a concise, practical introduction to this subject. Topics are clearly presented in a series of double-page 'learning units', each covering a particular aspect of clinical biochemistry. Four sections provide a core grounding in the subject: Introducing clinical biochemistry gives a basic insight in to the workings of a modern hospital laboratory and the interpretation of test results; Core biochemistry covers the bulk of routine analyses undertaken and their relevance in a clinical setting; Endocrinology covers the thyroid, adrenal, pituitary and gonadal function testing; Specialised investigation provides an overview of less requested yet important analyses. Every 'learning unit' has been thoroughly checked and updated to reflect the latest field developments and clinical best practice and all new material is included on: Myocardial infarction Gastrointestinal disorders Osteoporosis Proteinuria The diagnosis of diabetes Trace metals Screening tests Paediatrics Covers clinical biochemistry from the point of view of the clinician using the diagnostic service Presents topics in easily accessible two-page spreads Includes mini case histories, key point boxes, flowcharts, and summary points Well illustrated with four-color drawings and clinical photographs New appendix added of annotated web resources for students to take further many of the topics covered in the book. To reflect the difficulties people have sometimes in analyzing hyper- and hypo-kalaemia, the existing spread is split into two - one spread on hyperkalaemia and another on hypokalaemia. The spread on hypertension will be revised and updated to reflect the fact that biochemistry is used as much or more in guiding treatment as it is in screening for secondary hypertension. Spreads on Myocardial Infarction, Cancer and Tumour Markers will all substantially revised and updated.

Author : Daniel Rajdl a kol.
Publisher : Charles University in Prague, Karolinum Press
Page : 1174 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2016-08-01
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9788024631646

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Clinical Biochemistry by Daniel Rajdl a kol. Pdf

The textbook is essential for medical students and can serve as a reference for young doctors in postgraduate training. It covers all major topics of clinical biochemistry: from preanalytical issues, acid-base balance and ion dysbalances, via special topics (diabetes mellitus, gastrointestinal tract or laboratory investigation of important organs - liver, kidney, heart) to therapeutic drugs monitoring and trends in laboratory medicine. Authors are leading experts in clinical biochemistry. The topics are presented in readable and comprehensive form and are suplemented by intractive e-learning course with control quizzes.

Author : Geoffrey Beckett,Peter Rae,Peter Ashby
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 347 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2010-02-08
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781405193054

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Lecture Notes: Clinical Biochemistry by Geoffrey Beckett,Peter Rae,Peter Ashby Pdf

The new edition of the best-selling Lecture Notes title is a concise introduction to clinical biochemistry that presents the fundamental science underpinning common biochemical investigations used in clinical practice. Lecture Notes: Clinical Biochemistry allows the reader to make efficient and informed use of the diagnostic services offered by their clinical biochemistry department. The result is a text that serves as a reference to the practitioner as well as the student. The book takes a system-based approach, with the underlying physiological rationale for any test explained in the context of disruption by disease. This leads naturally to an integrated and practical understanding of biochemical diagnostics. Including multiple choice questions (MCQs) alongside end-of-chapter case studies to help develop test-selection skills, Lecture Notes: Clinical Biochemistry provides the essential background to biochemical investigations and is an ideal course companion and revision guide for medical students, junior doctors on the Foundation Programme, general practitioners, and nurses and laboratory technicians.

Author : William J. Marshall,Márta Lapsley,Andrew Day,Ruth Ayling
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 996 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2014-03-05
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780702054785

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Clinical Biochemistry E-Book by William J. Marshall,Márta Lapsley,Andrew Day,Ruth Ayling Pdf

Essential reading for candidates for the MRCPath examination and similar postgraduate examinations in clinical biochemistry. The book gives an overview of the acquisition of data, as well as concentrating on clinical aspects of the subject, giving detailed coverage of all conditions where clinical biochemistry is used in diagnosis and management. In common with other diagnostic specialties clinical biochemistry now uses an increasing number of techniques involving the 'new biology': these are covered in this book. It is also increasingly common for medically qualified clinical biochemists to become involved in the clinical management of patients (eg nutritional support) and material on this will be included. From the author of the popular Clinical Chemistry medical student textbook. Although there are many competing texts on clinical chemistry, the vast majority concentrate on the technology; this book concentrates on the clinical. Ideally suited for preparation for the MRCPath and similar examination. Significant changes to content to reflect changes in how clinical chemistry services are organised and to reflect the advent of metabolic medicine as a recognised specialty. Chapter on Clinical biochemistry of nutrition to include new information on regulation of appetite and the clinical management of obesity. New chapter to bring together information on inborn errors of metabolism affecting adults. New chapter on clinical biochemistry of cardiovascular disease. The diabetes chapter has been split into two separate chapters to allow more detailed description of the practical clinical management of the disease.