Medical Biochemistry: The Big Picture

Medical Biochemistry: The Big Picture is a unique biochemistry review that focuses on the medically applicable concepts and techniques that form the underpinnings of the diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of medical conditions. Those preparing for the USMLE, residents, as well as clinicians who desire a better understanding of the biochemistry behind a particular pathology will find this book to be an essential reference. Featuring succinct, to-the-point text, more than 300 full-color illustrations, and a variety of learning aids, Medical Biochemistry: The Big Picture is designed to make complex concepts understandable in the shortest amount of time possible. This full-color combination text and atlas features: Progressive chapters that allow you to build upon what you've learned in a logical, effective manner Chapter Overviews that orient you to the important concepts covered in that chapter Numerous tables and illustrations that clarify and encapsulate the text Sidebars covering a particular disease or treatment add clinical relevance to topic discussed Essay-type review questions at the end of each chapter allow you to assess your comprehension of the major topics USMLE-style review questions at the end of each section Three appendices, including examples of biochemically based diseases, a review of basic biochemical techniques, and a review of organic chemistry/biochemistry Lee W. Janson, Ph.D., M.D. Family/General Practice, Emergency and Flight Medicine Physician, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK Marc E. Tischler, Ph.D Professor of Biochemistry and Physiology and Medicine, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona Table of contents Section I: The Basic Molecules of Life Chapter 1. Amino Acids and Proteins Chapter 2. Carbohydrates Chapter 3. Lipids Chapter 4. Nucleosides, Nucleotides, DNA, and RNA Section I: Integrated USMLE-Style Questions and Answers Section II: Functional Biochemistry Chapter 5. Enzymes and Amino Acid/Protein Metabolism Chapter 6. Carbohydrate Metabolism Chapter 7. Lipid Metabolism Chapter 8. Membranes Chapter 9. DNA/RNA Function and Protein Synthesis Section II: Integrated USMLE-Style Questions and Answers Section III: Applied Biochemistry Chapter 10. Metabolism and Vitamins/Minerals Chapter 11. The Digestive System Chapter 12. Muscles and Motility Chapter 13. Connective Tissue and Bone Chapter 14. Blood Chapter 15. The Immune System Chapter 16. The Cardiovascular System Chapter 17. The Respiratory System Chapter 18. The Urinary System Chapter 19. The Nervous System Chapter 20. The Reproductive System Section III: Integrated USMLE-Style Questions and Answers Section IV: Appendices Appendix I: Biochemical Basis of Diseases Appendix II: Biochemical Methods Appendix III: Organic Chemistry Primer Index