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Medical Biochemistry at a Glance Paperback – 6 January 2012

by J. G. Salway (Author)
4.4 out of 5 stars 27 ratings
Offering a concise, illustrated summary of biochemistry and its relevance to clinical medicine, Medical Biochemistry at a Glance is intended for students of medicine and the biomedical sciences such as nutrition, biochemistry, sports science, medical laboratory sciences, physiotherapy, pharmacy, physiology, pharmacology, genetics and veterinary science. It also provides a succinct review and reference for medical practitioners and biomedical scientists who need to quickly refresh their knowledge of medical biochemistry.

The book is designed as a revision guide for students preparing for examinations and contains topics that have been identified as 'high-yield' facts for the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE), Step 1.

This third edition:

  • Has been thoroughly revised and updated and is now in full colour throughout
  • Is written by the author of the hugely successful Metabolism at a Glance (ISBN 9781405107167)
  • Features updated and improved clinical correlates
  • Expands its coverage with a new section on Molecular Biology
  • Includes a brand new companion website of self-assessment questions and answers at www.ataglanceseries.com/medicalbiochemistry
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  1. Part of series
    At a Glance
  2. Print length
    176 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    Wiley-Blackwell
  5. Publication date
    6 January 2012
  6. Dimensions
    22.1 x 1.02 x 27.69 cm
  7. ISBN-10
    0470654511
  8. ISBN-13
    978-0470654514
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I have taught biochemistry to medical students and to undergraduates and graduate students, at both Temple University School of Medicine and at Case Western Reserve University, since 1968, so that I have had a great deal of experience in the field and have a feel for what works well for medical students.
Medical Biochemistry at a Glance would be an excellent book for USMLE Step 1. In my experience, medical students (and pre-medical students) would greatly benefit from reading it in preparation for the exam.
This compares very well with Lippincott’s Biochemistry - this has the right price and approach to compete with Lippincott for a less expensive and more accessible alternative to the larger text books that are out there.
I like the way it combines the metabolic pathways and principles in such a creative fashion, and the metabolism sections are among the best I have read and the easiest to understand. Metabolism is a very complicated subject and, in my experience, most teachers of the subject would really benefit from your text. (Richard W. Hanson, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine)

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I have taught biochemistry to medical students and to undergraduates and graduate students, at both Temple University School of Medicine and at Case Western Reserve University, since 1968, so that I have had a great deal of experience in the field and have a feel for what works well for medical students.
Medical Biochemistry at a Glance would be an excellent book for USMLE Step 1. In my experience, medical students (and pre-medical students) would greatly benefit from reading it in preparation for the exam.
This compares very well with Lippincott?s Biochemistry - this has the right price and approach to compete with Lippincott for a less expensive and more accessible alternative to the larger text books that are out there.
I like the way it combines the metabolic pathways and principles in such a creative fashion, and the metabolism sections are among the best I have read and the easiest to understand. Metabolism is a very complicated subject and, in my experience, most teachers of the subject would really benefit from your text. (Richard W. Hanson, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine)

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Wiley-Blackwell
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 6 January 2012
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 3rd
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 176 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0470654511
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0470654514
  • Item weight ‏ : ‎ 210 g
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 22.1 x 1.02 x 27.69 cm
  • Part of series ‏ : ‎ At a Glance
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 out of 5 stars 27 ratings

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  • Nigel Kinbrum
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good book.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 26 June 2017
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    Another winner from Jack Salway.
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  • J. Kraw
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great little Supplement for visual learning of Medical Biochemistry
    Reviewed in the United States on 8 July 2010
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    This book saved me in the first year of medical school. I had a very poorly organized biochemistry textbook, with lectures that were not any better. I am a visual learner and needed large, detailed pictures that give an idea of the 'big picture.' That is where this small text excelled. Most of the major, basic pathways needed in medical biochemistry are covered--from TCA cycle to purine, pyrimidine, fat, and amino acid metabolism. I was not a science major in college so I needed major reviews on biochemistry.

    Each 'system' is usually depicted on 2 adjacent pages, with many annotations, and usually a short, concise clinical note; but overall the majority of the page is taken up by the diagrams.

    If you like systems diagrams to learn with, and need some good, visual, 'big picture' biochemistry study aids, I highly recommend this text.
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  • Sophia
    5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to understand explanations without a lot of reading
    Reviewed in Canada on 20 February 2018
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    Helpful book for Biochem. Easy to understand explanations without a lot of reading. Definitely helped with my studying.
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  • WatermelonTiger
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Book
    Reviewed in the United States on 25 November 2012
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    This is a great book for any medical professional, whether doctor, researcher, med student or nutritionist. It captures the major metabolic pathways in an easy to read format, with just the right mix of text and diagrams. The author's larger volume entitled Biochemistry at a Glance has even more in-depth information on the pathways, but fewer clinically relevant tidbits. I own and use both books. In fact, they are part of my go-to library of must-have reference books, spending more time out on the desk than sitting on the shelf.

    I don't know if these come in an electronic format, but I bought the paper editions. With lots of graphics, ink colors and oversized pages, I think this would translate poorly into an eBook.
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  • Gabriel F. MD
    3.0 out of 5 stars Not so good actually
    Reviewed in the United States on 15 June 2021
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    It really wasn't what I expected. The idea of explaining in graphic form is very good, but in my opinion, simply highlighting the metabolic pathway that is being explained, leaving the rest of the metabolic processes in a barely visible format, does not clarify; actually confusing. I understand that it is very difficult to condense so much information in a few pages, but it does not provide much clarity. I must admit that certain parts of the book are excellent, but they are not in abundance. I'm sorry to have to express what I feel.
    Thank you very much anyway.
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