Human Pathobiochemistry

This textbook uses a case-study approach to present the core principles of biochemistry and molecular biology in the context of human disease to students who will be involved in patient care. The 29 clinical cases are carefully selected to cover key scientific concepts and some common, and other not so common, diseases. This textbook covers many topics on metabolic disease as a major part but contains other topics on connective tissue disorders, neurological disorders, auto-inflammatory disorders, infective diseases, cancer etc. Each chapter provides a specific patient report that includes the natural history, pertinent clinical laboratory data, physical findings, subsequent diagnosis and therapy. This is followed by a comprehensive discussion of the normal biochemical processes and reactions pertaining to the case, along with the pathophysiological mechanisms of the disease. Graphical diagram in each chapter is provided for ease of comprehension. 

 

-  Provides various clinical cases on textbook for preclinical students in medical school and schools for other health professionals, including nurses, nutritionists, physiotherapists, radiographers.

-  Useful for Active Deep Learning including Small Group Discussion (SGD) and Problem-Based Learning-Tutorial (PBL).

-  An advantage over a standard textbook, where content delivery is emphasized, includes studying the approach clinicians and researchers used to discover the mechanism of disease. Instructors and students can also study similarities and differences in techniques and methodology between cases, in addition to content targeted to the molecular pathology being investigated.

-  Emphasizes the role and importance in ‘bench-to-bedside’ training of health care professionals.

-  Encourages independent inquiry outside of the textbook, in that ongoing research of disease mechanisms and of novel therapeutic approaches are constantly being updated and changed.  

  • ISBN: 978-981-13-2976-0
  • Editorial: Springer
  • Encuadernacion: Cartoné
  • Fecha Publicación: 05/03/2019
  • Nº Volúmenes: 1
  • Idioma: Inglés