Medical Physiology: With STUDENT CONSULT Online Access, 2e (MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY (BORON)) [Hardcover]

Walter F. Boron MD PhD (Author), Emile L. Boulpaep MD (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1416031154 | ISBN-13: 978-1416031154 | Publication Date: November 7, 2008 | Edition: 2

The updated 2nd edition of this accessible and in-depth resource firmly relates molecular and cellular biology to the study of human physiology and disease. Leading physiologists present you with practical, accurate coverage, continually emphasizing the clinical implications of the material. Each chapter explains the principles and organization of each body system, while more than 800 high-quality, full-color line drawings and prominently featured clinical examples clarify every concept. This exceptionally detailed and comprehensive guide to physiology is ideal for a rich, straightforward, state-of-the-art understanding of this essential subject.

• Provides clinical examples of disordered physiology in prominent boxes throughout the text for at-a-glance access to important content.
  
• Clarifies concepts with the use of 800 color drawings that feature balloon captions explaining key processes.
  
• Presents material in a consistent style to make the text readable and easy to understand.
  
• Offers a practical organization by body system for an intuitive and accessible approach to physiology.

• Features access to the complete contents of the book online, plus a full image collection, animations, 150 review questions, and supplemental web notes for more detailed information.
  
• Keeps you current with updated material, including a new chapter on Physiology of Aging and a new section on hemostasis.
  
• Offers the latest visual guidance with a revised and updated art program.

Your purchase entitles you to access the web site until the next edition is published, or until the current edition is no longer offered for sale by Elsevier, whichever occurs first. If the next edition is published less than one year after your purchase, you will be entitled to online access for one year from your date of purchase. Elsevier reserves the right to offer a suitable replacement product (such as a downloadable or CD-ROM-based electronic version) should online access to the web site be discontinued.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Clearly links the molecular and cellular biological foundations of physiology to organ-system physiology, as well as its aberrations that become disease. Designed to show 'expertise of a multi-author book with the consistency of a single pen' the editors sought Yale professors of physiology and then recast their manuscripts into uniform style to become a reliable resource for medical students. The excellent color illustrations can reduce the need for additional hand-outs."
-Comprehensive Therapy, review of previous edition

Book Description

Relates the molecular and cellular biological underpinnings of physiology to the study of human physiology and disease --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 1352 pages
• Publisher: Saunders; 2 edition (November 7, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1416031154
• ISBN-13: 978-1416031154
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.9 x 2.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (37 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #122,503 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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36 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Too confusing for begginers,excellent if you know the basics, December 21, 2003

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ana-marija (Odense, Denmark) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Textbook of Medical Physiology (Hardcover)

I have bought 4 physiology books during my medical studies and i am only a second year student! And i must say, that this book is definetely the best one, if you have the basic knowledge. If you are a new begginer though, it is very very difficult to start with this book, since the explanations are very detailed and require a certain level of 'scientific way of thinking'. There are many research examples and historical links, something that a student prepearing for an exam doesn't want to waste time on. Some of the explanations are too long and complicated, that one looses the initial idea of what the explanation was about.

On the other hand, if you are quite skilfull in physiology, this is a great book. The pictures are extraordinary and very scematic and understandable!!! You definetely get a lot for your money!

So, in conclusion, if you buy yourself a simpler physiology book and get the basics from there, Medical Physiology is the perfect choise to go on expanding your knowledge with. But don't buy it as your very very first physiology book. It will just confuse and frustrate you.

27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must for medical school!, April 13, 2009

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SmileyFace - See all my reviews

This review is from: Medical Physiology: With STUDENT CONSULT Online Access, 2e (MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY (BORON)) (Hardcover)

While in my first year of medical school, I have gone to the library and tried out the most popular physiology books. Guyton and Hall and Berne and Levy left much to be desired. The Lange Review is more of a review and simply doesn't teach things. There were concepts that I just didn't understand in these books that the authors assume a medical student should have as pre-req knowledge.

An example is a concept that relies a lot on physics (NOT one of my strengths!) Surfactant and surface tension. When I opened up Boron, it explained in detail with FOUR pictures... and A-ha! I understood in 5 minutes what had taken ages of confusion in Berne and Levy.

So, if you learn visually, need pictures and would like a bit more explanation and teaching in your physiology book, Boron is the textbook for you!

Yes, it does go deep into detail that is beyond what I will need during first year... but I just skim over those areas and focus on the parts that are most critical. It is so well-written that it is truly a joy to read! The authors are excellent teachers and have made many complicated subjects understandable.

A hint to Beginners: As I am a beginner in physiology, I MUST start a body system by reading the introduction chapter. For example, I read the intro to cardiovascular system before jumping into how the heart pumping mechanism works... But as long as I read the intro chapter and have a decent grasp on the organs involved, I can hop right into the physiology on my next read.

Medical Physiology inspires me to keep reading and keep learning. There are clinical examples, good referencing to topics previously discussed, and an extra plus, I can download ALL the diagrams and text from the studentconsult website! This allows me to download and carry the entire textbook around with me on my iPhone! Very convenient to review on my morning bus commute. (This book weighs a ton! Awesome to be able to fit it all into my pocket!)

In addition to all of the Pros of buying this textbook, I should also point out that it was released in 2009 and currently is the most up-to-date textbook. Thus, it incorporates quite a bit from molecular biology, biochemistry and genetics. It is truly on the cutting-edge of current understanding in these fields.

If in doubt, go to the bookstore or library and skim through several physiology books. Pick up Medical Physiology and try reading a topic that you find complicated. You will find that Boron outshines the other texts by far!

Happy Reading!

26 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best and most comprehensive physiology text, February 26, 2003

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Dr. Michael E. Maguire (Chesterland, OH USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Textbook of Medical Physiology (Hardcover)

No question this is the best physiology text going. Thorough, detailed, but has plenty of summary sections to keep everything organized. Very biophysical in sections, which I suspect many med students won't like, but everything's here you'll need. The sole (minor) problem is that the jpeg files on the CDRom are rather low resolution which makes them look fuzzy in a Powerpoint presentation. Otherwise, superb.