Basic Medical Biochemistry:

Abstract

Basic Medical Biochemistry: A Clinical Approach is a clinically oriented medical biochemistry textbook that integrates core biochemical principles with physiology and pathophysiology to help students apply biochemical knowledge in real clinical practice. The text is organised around patient-centred clinical vignettes, making biochemical concepts easier to understand in the context of diagnosis, disease mechanisms, and treatment decisions. It emphasizes metabolic pathways, molecular biology, enzymology, genetics, and biochemical regulation while linking these topics to human health and disease. The book also includes chapter summaries, review questions, clinical notes, and laboratory-related method notes to strengthen understanding and exam preparation. The 6th edition adds an expanded genetics chapter, updated clinical cases, and extensive self-assessment resources designed for medical and allied health students.