Biochemistry Behind the Symptoms: A Problem-Based Approach for Clinical Success

Authored by Emine E. Abali, Roy Carman M.D., and Douglas Spicer Ph.D., this comprehensive textbook revolutionizes the way clinicians approach biochemistry, fostering superior clinical outcomes through a problem-based learning approach.

Understanding the Connection Between Biochemistry and Clinical Manifestations

Organized around common symptoms encountered by clinicians, this engaging text clarifies the connections between foundational science and clinical manifestations, empowering users to form confident diagnoses throughout their clerkship and beyond.

Realistic Patient Cases and Interactive Learning

Each chapter explores the biochemical concepts behind underlying causes, demonstrating their ties to presenting symptoms through 5 realistic patient cases. Accompanying questions encourage discussion and guide users in building accurate differential diagnoses.

Ideal for Peer-to-Peer Learning Environments and Independent Study

This practical approach strengthens users’ application of fundamental knowledge, ensuring long-term retention essential to clinical success. Whether used in peer-to-peer learning environments or independent study, Biochemistry Behind the Symptoms is an invaluable resource for clinicians.

Key Features

• 50 Patient Cases: Emphasize the biochemical concepts behind common patient symptoms through problem-based learning.
• Clinical Impression sections: Encourage critical thinking and train students step by step in building effective differential diagnoses.
• Basic Science Correlations: Clarify the biochemical concepts underlying diagnosis with an engaging question-and-answer format.
• High-Yield Concepts: Summarized after each Patient Case, reinforcing students’ comprehension of essential chapter concepts.
• Digital Animations: Immerse students in biochemical processes, enriching their understanding and diagnostic confidence.

Product Details

Published by LWW, this comprehensive textbook is available in paperback, featuring 520 pages of engaging content. ISBN-10: 1975191471, ISBN-13: 978-1975191474.