Marks' Basic Medical Biochemistry: A Clinical Approach

by Michael A. Lieberman, Allan D. Marks, Alisa Peet

This core textbook helps medical students bridge the gap between biochemistry, physiology, and clinical care. The strength of Mark's Basic Medical Biochemistry is that it starts with the patient—the metabolic and nutritional needs of the human body (easy for students to understand)—as opposed to explanations of complex chemical theory. Mark's Basic empahsizes clinical correlations throughout the text and links biochemical concepts to physiology and pathophysiology, using patient vignettes as the context. These specific and memorable mock patient cases are followed throughout the chapter to pose questions, illustrate core concepts, and help students remember and apply biochemical principles within the context of clinical practice.

Genres: School

1024 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2004

Reviews

[Katie Bananas]

I will read this book again in detail next semester!!! It was really good for the class that I just finish... Verbose but explains complex concepts well!! :)

[Dan'S_mind]

Reading excerpt, from the 2nd tome (that's translated) from our Pub library

Wanna het bettere in touch, with ATP production from Glycose : Glycolysis!

[Bryanna · Rating 3 out of 5]

The diagrams in this book are standouts. If you ever are short a pathway or failing to understand different endocrine signals link organs this is a great quick reference.

The format may be better for some (starting each chapter with several clinical cases, going over the information, and closing with a reconnection to the case), I found it cumbersome. It would often state the obvious or redundantly tread out the same information. While the little tidbits to the sides were helpful and the overall writing easy to follow, my personal take on the format of this book makes it difficult to rate highly.

[Billy Hammond · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is the best chemistry book I've ever read. I wish it had been around when I studied organic chem in the '70s.
It repeats concepts and material to give you a good chance of remembering what you've read. The use of clinical examples with amusing names that help you remember the condition or disease associated with them is quite cute and a nice learning technique.
The summaries at the end of each chapter are great for pulling out the main information (which the book presents in a very detailed manner) and perfect for review.
If you are the type that can absorb everything in one pass, then this may not be the book for you, but if you're like me and enjoy a good dose of reinforcement, then it should prove to be an excellent book.