Clinical chemistry / William J. Marshall, Marta Lapsley, Andrew Day, Kate Shipman.

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

An Introduction to Biochemistry and Cell Biology -- Biochemical Investigations in Clinical Medicine -- Water, Sodium and Potassium -- Hydrogen Ion Homoeostasis and Blood Gases -- The Kidneys -- The Liver -- The Gastrointestinal Tract -- Clinical Nutrition -- The Hypothalamus and the Pituitary Gland -- The Adrenal Glands -- The Thyroid Gland -- The Gonads -- Disorders of Carbohydrate Metabolism -- Calcium, Phosphate and Magnesium -- Bones and Joints -- Plasma Proteins and Enzymes -- Lipids, Lipoproteins and Cardiovascular Disease -- Muscles, Nerves and Psychiatric Disorders -- Inherited Metabolic Diseases -- Metabolic Aspects of Malignant Disease -- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring and Chemical Aspects of Toxicology -- Clinical Chemistry in Children.

"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"--Back cover.