Clinical biochemistry. An illustrated colour text

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This fully revised edition of Clinical Biochemistry is essential for today's medical students and anyone seeking a concise, practical introduction to the subject. Topics are organized into double-page 'learning units', each addressing specific aspects of clinical biochemistry. The book is divided into four main sections: 1. **Introducing Clinical Biochemistry** provides insights into modern hospital laboratory operations and test result interpretation. 2. **Core Biochemistry** covers routine analyses and their clinical relevance. 3. **Endocrinology** focuses on testing for thyroid, adrenal, pituitary, and gonadal functions. 4. **Specialised Investigation** offers an overview of less common yet significant analyses. Each learning unit is updated to reflect the latest developments and clinical best practices, including new material on myocardial infarction, gastrointestinal disorders, osteoporosis, proteinuria, diabetes diagnosis, trace metals, and screening tests in pediatrics. The book emphasizes a clinician's perspective on diagnostic services, presenting information in accessible two-page spreads, complemented by mini case histories, key point boxes, flowcharts, and summary points. It features four-color illustrations and clinical photographs, alongside a new appendix of annotated web resources for further exploration. Notably, the sections on hyper- and hypokalaemia have been split for clarity, and updates have been made