Clinical and Laboratory Medicine Textbook

This textbook covers various diseases and clinical conditions, emphasizing the importance of laboratory medicine in guiding correct interpretations of laboratory findings. It covers common and rare diseases, including clinical biochemistry of the mind and hot topics like biological drugs, biobanks, health technology assessment, and omics sciences. It includes appendices with reference ranges and decisional cut-off values for laboratory parameters and instructions on performing venous blood samples. It is a valuable resource for medical and biomedical students and practitioners.

Format: Hardback
Length: 770 pages
Publication date: 15 November 2023
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

This comprehensive textbook delves into a wide range of diseases and clinical conditions, encompassing both common and rare manifestations. It provides a detailed exploration of physiopathological mechanisms, alongside comprehensive clinical pictures, emphasizing the significance of laboratory medicine in guiding accurate interpretations of laboratory findings. Recognized as a vital component of clinical medicine, laboratory testing plays a pivotal role in shaping clinical decisions. Consequently, it is essential to possess a thorough understanding and effective utilization of laboratory data.

One of the remarkable features of this book is its meticulous attention to detail, ensuring that each topic is thoroughly explained to facilitate comprehension. It covers a diverse array of diseases, including Diabetes Mellitus, Cardiovascular Diseases, Dyslipidemias, and Autoimmune Diseases, which are prevalent in the population. Additionally, the book delves into rare diseases such as Hereditary Metabolic Diseases, providing valuable insights into these less common conditions. Furthermore, the textbook addresses unconventional topics such as Clinical Biochemistry of the Mind and emerging hot topics such as Biological Drugs, Biobanks, Health Technology Assessment, and Omics Sciences.

To enhance accessibility and practicality, the book includes a chapter dedicated to the recent health emergency, the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. Furthermore, two appendices are provided at the end, offering valuable resources. The first appendix presents a comprehensive table summarizing the reference range and decisional cut-off for the main laboratory parameters, while the second appendix provides step-by-step instructions on performing a venous blood sample.

This textbook is an invaluable resource for medical and biomedical students, as well as practitioners, seeking a comprehensive understanding of diseases and clinical conditions. Its comprehensive coverage, detailed explanations, and practical appendices make it an essential tool for advancing knowledge and improving patient care.

Dimension: 279 x 210 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031249570
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023