Marks' Basic Medical Biochemistry: A Clinical Approach

Good pictures, most explanations quite clear. Some calculations assume the reader just finished a course in pre-college algebra, and could have been simplified, such as the section on acids and bases early in the book. Other problem I have with this book: The Waiting Room felt like a complete waste of time. I want to learn concepts first, the patients will inevitably come. I was hoping the authors would eliminate that aspect in their book, but only progress made in this latest edition is to follow the HIPPA regulations and use initials to ID the fantasy patients. Othwise, I find some concepts better- explained in Marks than elsewhere, such as the very- overdone-for beginners-in- Biochemistry Lehninger. Definitely wasted money on that book! However, you will not waste money on this latest edition of Marks biochemistry. Plenty of clarifying illustrations and explanations for novices in medical biochemistry. 5 stars.

Received the international edition, front cover of which looks different from the image shown by seller. Book was delivered in poor condition with front cover folded, cuts along the edges. The book is definitely great content wise, except that we would expect a better delivery with amazon.

Significant changes from the previous edition so a must by for any med student. Has an excellent chap summary on a page to review before exams. The only con I have found so far is that if you want to use the ebook online using the scratch-off code, you will have to contact the customer service first and get another code; this new code will allow you to read the entire text online or on your mobile devices. There are questions at the end of each chapter that can help solidify concepts and help prepare for exams. Another new addition to this version is the clinical correlations for each section; it is a must for anyone studying clinical medicine and equally crucial for the boards.

the short 'waiting room' vignettes apply the basic science biochem to patient problems. much more interesting and helpful for remembering.

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