Medical Sciences: with STUDENTCONSULT access

An integrated approach to teaching basic sciences and clinical medicine has meant that medical students have been driven to a range of basic science textbooks to find relevant information. Medical Sciences is designed to do the integration for you. In just one book, the diverse branches of medical science are synthesised into the appropriate systems of the human body, making this an invaluable aid to approaching the basics of medicine within in a clinical context.

• Highly illustrated with clear, full-colour line drawings and colour photos.
• Information boxes throughout, giving more specific detail of research findings, drug mechanisms, etc.
• Clinical boxes throughout, demonstrating the clinical relevance of the science.

Interactive features of the StudentConsult e-book (PIN access in your print copy)

• 5 slideshows

• 34 test yourself

• 4 slideshow test yourself

• 3 hotspots

• 2 guided tours

• 6 slidelines

• 435 MCQs (end-of-chapter quizzes and Assessment chapter in e-book)

• Eleven new contributors.
• Completely new chapters on Biochemistry and cell biology, Genetics, The nervous system, Bones, muscle and skin, Endocrine and reproductive systems, The cardiovascular system, The renal system and Diet and nutrition.
• Completely revised and updated throughout with over 35 new illustrations .
• Expanded embryology sections with several new illustrations.

Table of Contents

1- Introduction and homeostasis Jeannette Naish
2- Biochemistry and cell biology Marek Dominiczak
3- Energy metabolism Mark Holness, Mary Sugden and Jeannette Naish
4- Pharmacology Walter Wieczorek and Jeannette Naish
5- Human genetics Denise Syndercombe Court and David P Kelsell
6- Pathology and immunology Denise Syndercombe Court, Paola Domizio and Armine Sefton
7- Epidemiology: science for the art of medicine Jeannette Naish and Denise Syndercombe Court
8- The nervous system Brian Pentland
9- Bone, muscle, skin and connective tissue Lesley Robson and Denise Syndercombe Court
10- Endocrinology Joy Hinson and Peter Raven
11- The cardiovascular system Andrew Archbold and Jeannette Naish
12- Haematology Drew Provan, Adrian C Newland and Denise Syndercombe Court
13- The respiratory system Gavin Donaldson
14- The renal system Girish Namagondlu and Alistair Chesser
15- The alimentary system John Wilkinson
16- Diet and nutrition Amrutha Ramu, Penny Neild and Jeannette Naish