The Fundamentals of Biomedical Science series has been written to reflect the challenges of practising biomedical science today. It draws together essential basic science with insights into laboratory practice to show how an understanding of the biology of disease is coupled to the analytical approaches that lead to diagnosis. Assuming only a minimum of prior knowledge, the series reviews the full range of disciplines to which a biomedical scientist may be exposed - from microbiology to cytopathology to transfusion science.

Clinical Biochemistry provides a clear and comprehensive introduction to the biochemical basis of disease processes, and how these diseases can be investigated in the biomedical laboratory. New clinical case studies have been added to the third edition, to further emphasize the link between theory and practice and help engage students with the subject.

Features

• A blend of science theory and biomedical science practice make this series ideal for those seeking both the knowledge and skills to become proficient Biomedical Scientists.
• Self-test, case study, and discussion questions, with answers provided at the back of the book, encourage students to analyse the text and develop their problem-solving skills.
• The text is written by an experienced author team, including both practitioners and educators.

New to this Edition:

• All chapters have been updated, with new images of automated equipment added.
• Additional case studies have been added wherever possible, and all case studies have been moved to the ends of the chapters for easier reference.
• Further reading sections have been updated for all chapters.

1: David Cameron and Nessar Ahmed: Biochemical investigations and quality control
2: Tim James: Automation
3: Nessar Ahmed: Kidney disease
4: Joanne Marsden: Hyperuricaemia and gout
5: Benjamin James and Tim James: Fluid and electrolyte disorders
6: David Tierney: Acid-base disorders
7: Paul Collinson and Amy Lloyd: Clinical enzymology and biomarkers
8: Roy Sherwood: Liver function tests
9: Mike France: Abnormalities of lipid metabolism
10: Nessar Ahmed: Disorders of calcium, phosphate, and magnesium homeostasis
11: Garry McDowell: Abnormal pituitary function
12: Garry McDowell: Thyroid disease
13: Allen Yates and Ian Laing: Diabetes mellitus and hypoglycaemia
14: John Honour: Adrenal disease
15: Ian Laing and Julie Thornton: Reproductive endocrinology
16: Aidan Ryan, Patrick Twomey and William Simpson: Biochemical nutrition
17: Garry McDowell and Gordon Brydon: Gastrointestinal disorders and malabsorption
18: Mareike Posner and Gerald Maguire: Specific protein markers
19: Joanne Adaway and Gilbert Wieringa: Cancer biochemistry and tumour markers
20: Mary Anne Preece: Inherited metabolic disorders and newborn screening
21: Robin Whelpton, Nigel Brown, and Robert Flanagan: Therapeutic drug monitoring
22: Gwendolen Ayers: Chemical toxicology

Nessar Ahmed, Reader in Clinical Biochemistry, Manchester Metropolitan University