RT Journal
T1 CLinical biochemistry
JF Journal of the American Medical Association
JO Journal of the American Medical Association
YR 1939
FD October 7
VO 113
IS 15
SP 1439
OP 1439
DO 10.1001/jama.1939.02800400067043
UL http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/jama.1939.02800400067043
AB The task of adequately discussing the many biochemical subjects which find important applications in clinical medicine and surgery in a comparatively short textbook is admittedly difficult. Under the new title "Clinical Biochemistry" the authors have extensively revised and supplemented the material presented in the first edition. Chapters or sections are devoted to the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, chloride, calcium, inorganic phosphorus, magnesium, iron, iodine, sodium and potassium and to the topics of phosphatase activity, acid-base balance, respiratory exchange and basal metabolism, vitamins, renal function, hepatic, gastric and pancreatic function, cerebrospinal fluid and water balance. The normal picture is presented and the abnormal conditions bringing about disturbances are emphasized. Attention is given principally to changes of the blood constituents in the various disease conditions. The summary chapter on the most important chemical changes which may be utilized in diagnosis and prognosis of various diseases or conditions should be helpful. Although