Description
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.- From the author of the popular Clinical Chemistry medical student textbook- 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 examinations- 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.comEnhanced eBooks for medical professionalsCompatible 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
Table of Contents
The uses of biochemical data in clinical medicineThe acquisition of biochemical dataThe interpretation of biochemical dataSodium, water and potassiumHydrogen ion homoeostasis, tissue oxygenation and their disordersCalcium, phosphate and magnesiumThe kidneys, renal function and renal failure. ProteinuriaRenal tubular disorders and renal stone diseaseThe clinical biochemistry of nutritionNutritional disorders and their managementThe clinical biochemistry of the gastrointestinal tractThe assessment of hepatic function and investigation of jaundiceAcute and chronic liver diseaseDiabetes mellitus: pathophysiology and biochemical backgroundThe clinical management of diabetes mellitusHypoglycaemiaHypothalamic, pituitary and adrenal disordersThyroid dysfunctionHormonal aspects of non-endocrine diseaseAbnormal sexual developmentThe clinical biochemistry of female reproductive function, including pregnancy, oral contraception and hormone replacement therapyReproductive function in the maleInherited metabolic diseasePaediatric clinical biochemistryBiochemical aspects of anaemiaThe porthyrias and disorders of haem synthesisThe haemoglobulinopathiesImmunology for clinical biochemistsMetabolic bone diseaseBiochemical aspects of articular diseaseMuscle diseaseInvestigation of cerebrospinal fluidBiochemical aspects of psychiatric disordersBiochemical aspects of neurological diseaseBiochemical aspects of mental retardationLipid metabolism, hyper- and hypo-lipidaemiasThe clinical biochemistry of the cardiovascular systemTherapeutic drug monitoring. PoisoningMetabolic effects of tumoursTumour markersMolecular clinical biochemistryFree radicals
