Biochemistry for Health Professionals is a concise introductory text integrating biochemistry with physiology and cell biology and is aimed specifically at introductory health science students. It assumes no prior knowledge and covers some molecular biology and chemistry basics. The text is accompanied by a wealth of resources for both students and instructors via the evolve platform.
The work is written at a consistently high level, with technical notes added to aid comprehension for complex topics.
The first edition of "Handbook of Pharmaceutical Biochemistry for Health Professionals" is designed and written to provide accurate, current information about the basic concept of Biochemistry in a fascinating and lucid manner.
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The culmination of more than ten years of research by the authors, this book describes for the first time ever the scientific basis and clinical applications of medical biochemistry, a fundamental paradigm shift in medicine.
This text presents the fundamentals of biochemistry and related topics for all those pursuing medical or other health-related fields such as clinical chemistry, medical technology, or pharmacology.
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This is in addition to developing a range of interpersonal and communication skills. There are sections covering biology, chemistry, physics, nutrition, biochemistry, medical microbiology and physiology.
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Clinical Biochemistry for Health Science Students
Relate biochemistry to everyday practice with the help of Clinical Boxes integrated into the text, and access in-depth coverage of important topics - including recent research in biochemistry - through Advanced Concept Boxes.