Medical Biochemistry [Paperback]

John W. Baynes (Author), Marek H. Dominiczak (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 17, 2004 | ISBN-10: 0723433410 | ISBN-13: 978-0723433415 | Edition: 2

The New Edition of this well-regarded textbook combines basic science and clinical medicine in a concise, easy-to-read format. Fully revised and updated, it reflects the latest information on genetic and molecular biology and integrates even more clinical medicine into the text. At the same time, it retains the dynamic, full-color design that made the first edition such a success-complete with case histories, advanced concept boxes, and color illustrations that clarify complex biochemical concepts. New summary boxes and an expanded self-assessment section make the text even more useful for review and study.

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• Offers an expanded and improved self-assessment section to test readers' knowledge.

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***2010 BMA Book Awards - Highly Commended - Basic and Clinical Sciences category***

"This is a very thorough book which is great for use for reference and also for quick revision from the summaries at the end of every chapter. The figures are of high quality: figure 1.1 Biochemistry, all in one, is a good overview of the metabolic pathways. Additionally, the clinical boxes highlight clinically relevant information. Overall, this is an excellent resource for undergraduates." - Judge's comments

".It includes all the essential biochemistry needed and indicates further reading at the end of each chapter. Importantly, it frequently uses clinical examples and there is an excellent use of clear and colourful diagrams. There are also a variety of revision questions at the back which are useful for exam practice." - UK Medical Student

"Graphics are amazing and sooooOOOOO helpful! I have never liked chemistry but thanks to this book I managed to get an A on my Biochemistry 2 exam." - Medical Student, University of Zagreb

".[lots of] colourful diagrams that are easy to follow and well explained (unusual for a textbook on biochemistry!). The textbook works through the systems of the body in a very logical and clear way without being too complex or misleading.the authors have clearly spent a lot of time assessing what is relevant for the course and in what detail." - Medical Student, University of Glasgow

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Book Description

Combines basic science and clinical practice in a concise and easy-to-read format

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Product Details

• Paperback: 696 pages
• Publisher: Mosby; 2 edition (December 17, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0723433410
• ISBN-13: 978-0723433415
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,161,399 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Terrible Book, DON'T WASTE your money, February 9, 2007

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This review is from: Medical Biochemistry (Paperback)

Like other people have said, this book is not worth the money. This book puts far too much emphasis on some topics, ignores others and simply does a terrible job explaining biochemical concepts that are important in medicine. If you would like a simplified biochemistry text, choose Lippencott's or Lange's texts. This is book is too simple and frustrating. I have spoken with many students in my medical school class that agree with my assessment and do no even bother reading the chapters because they leave them confused and frustrated. Save your money!!! I wish I could give it a negative star or no stars at all!

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Lacking in detail, October 7, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Medical Biochemistry, 1e (Paperback)

This book was the required book for my Medical Biochemistry class. Which was quite strange because none of the professors lectured from it, choosing instead Lehninger or Harper's. This book was so lacking in actual biochemistry that it was essentially useless for adequately covering the course material. I will admit that it does a pretty good job of covering clinical correlations, it has a lot of pretty charts, tables, figures, and pictures in multiple colors but it does not cover the material adequately. Do yourself a big favor and go with Lehninger or Harper's instead.

20 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars If you find Stryer rough reading....., December 14, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Medical Biochemistry, 1e (Paperback)

I needed a biochemistry book that was written in plain English, and this was it. Plenty of clinical applications are also presented. I'm a graduate student, taking a Biochemistry course with a major medical school. Stryer is the recommended book, and I do read my assigned chapters. But THIS is the book I go to to flesh out the confusing bits and pieces.. And it does so without the requirement of a previous degree in chemistry.