Medical Physiology: With STUDENT CONSULT Online Access (MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY (BORON)) |  | Authors: Walter F. Boron MD PhD, Emile L. Boulpaep MD
Publisher: Saunders
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ISBN: 1416031154
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Publication Date: November 7, 2008
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The updated 2nd edition of this accessible and in-depth resource firmly relates molecular and cellular biology to the study of human physiology and disease. Leading physiologists present you with practical, accurate coverage, continually emphasizing the clinical implications of the material. Each chapter explains the principles and organization of each body system, while more than 800 high-quality, full-color line drawings and prominently featured clinical examples clarify every concept. This exceptionally detailed and comprehensive guide to physiology is ideal for a rich, straightforward, state-of-the-art understanding of this essential subject.
- Provides clinical examples of disordered physiology in prominent boxes throughout the text for at-a-glance access to important content.
- Clarifies concepts with the use of 800 color drawings that feature balloon captions explaining key processes.
- Presents material in a consistent style to make the text readable and easy to understand.
- Offers a practical organization by body system for an intuitive and accessible approach to physiology.
- Features access to the complete contents of the book online, plus a full image collection, animations, 150 review questions, and supplemental web notes for more detailed information.
- Keeps you current with updated material, including a new chapter on Physiology of Aging and a new section on hemostasis.
- Offers the latest visual guidance with a revised and updated art program.
Your purchase entitles you to access the web site until the next edition is published, or until the current edition is no longer offered for sale by Elsevier, whichever occurs first. If the next edition is published less than one year after your purchase, you will be entitled to online access for one year from your date of purchase. Elsevier reserves the right to offer a suitable replacement product (such as a downloadable or CD-ROM-based electronic version) should online access to the web site be discontinued.
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 The best and most comprehensive physiology text February 26, 2003
Dr. Michael E. Maguire (Chesterland, OH USA)
22 out of 23 found this review helpful
No question this is the best physiology text going. Thorough, detailed, but has plenty of summary sections to keep everything organized. Very biophysical in sections, which I suspect many med students won't like, but everything's here you'll need. The sole (minor) problem is that the jpeg files on the CDRom are rather low resolution which makes them look fuzzy in a Powerpoint presentation. Otherwise, superb.
A must for medical school! April 13, 2009
K. McCammon (Norway, Europe)
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
While in my first year of medical school, I have gone to the library and tried out the most popular physiology books. Guyton and Hall and Berne and Levy left much to be desired. The Lange Review is more of a review and simply doesn't teach things. There were concepts that I just didn't understand in these books that the authors assume a medical student should have as pre-req knowledge.
An example is a concept that relies a lot on physics (NOT one of my strengths!) Surfactant and surface tension. When I opened up Boron, it explained in detail with FOUR pictures... and A-ha! I understood in 5 minutes what had taken ages of confusion in Berne and Levy.
So, if you learn visually, need pictures and would like a bit more explanation and teaching in your physiology book, Boron is the textbook for you!
Yes, it does go deep into detail that is beyond what I will need during first year... but I just skim over those areas and focus on the parts that are most critical. It is so well-written that it is truly a joy to read! The authors are excellent teachers and have made many complicated subjects understandable.
A hint to Beginners: As I am a beginner in physiology, I MUST start a body system by reading the introduction chapter. For example, I read the intro to cardiovascular system before jumping into how the heart pumping mechanism works... But as long as I read the intro chapter and have a decent grasp on the organs involved, I can hop right into the physiology on my next read.
Medical Physiology inspires me to keep reading and keep learning. There are clinical examples, good referencing to topics previously discussed, and an extra plus, I can download ALL the diagrams and text from the studentconsult website! This allows me to download and carry the entire textbook around with me on my iPhone! Very convenient to review on my morning bus commute. (This book weighs a ton! Awesome to be able to fit it all into my pocket!)
In addition to all of the Pros of buying this textbook, I should also point out that it was released in 2009 and currently is the most up-to-date textbook. Thus, it incorporates quite a bit from molecular biology, biochemistry and genetics. It is truly on the cutting-edge of current understanding in these fields.
If in doubt, go to the bookstore or library and skim through several physiology books. Pick up Medical Physiology and try reading a topic that you find complicated. You will find that Boron outshines the other texts by far!
Happy Reading!
My bible June 21, 2007
Rabbit
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
A+ This book spectacularly integrates modern understanding of biochemical and genetic processes with clinically relevant explanations. Medicine cannot avoid the increasing focus towards the molecular and genetic bases of disease, so I disagree with some of the other reviews that there is too much of a molecular focus. If you plan to enter into medicine and be the best physician/researcher you can, get comfortable with this stuff early. That said, if you are not someone who thrives on filling their head up just for the sake of more deeply understanding processes, and instead have limited time and memory and simply need MCAT or USMLE-relevant information, perhaps you are better off getting another book. Because of its multiple contributors, each section manages to go into incredible detail that would not have been possible with a single author. The result is a 1200+ page beast that assumes relative comfort with biochem, genetics, thermodynamics, etc. If you read this book and understand it, you're on your way.
Book gives real understanding December 8, 2007
Med Student
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
This book is a gem. What is great about it is that since it teaches fundamental biophysical mechanisms, I could apply the principles to areas that it does not cover. Specially for the nerve membrane section, I felt that the writing was not only lucid but also sufficiently in-depth to apply the information to real life. While it may not lead to high USMLE scores directly, the book will definitely create a solid base on which to build upon later. More efforts to be comprehensive would lead to a tome like Gray's Anatomy.
Boron beats Guyton...well, Boron beats EVERYTHING!! September 18, 2008
J. PEREZ (Omnipresent)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
The basis of everything that happens in our universe is chemistry. The basis of function or disease is biochemistry. Boron makes sure that you understand that right from the start.
This book takes a diferent aproach to physiology, focusing mainly on molecular and chemical interactions betwen cells and, ultimately, organs and systems.
Complex mechanisms regulate the cells response to stmuli and these mechanisms are ultimately responsible of secretion, growth or death. Physiology can be as simple as ¨this hormone stimulates this tissue¨, but without understanding the mechanism, how can we hope to repair it?
Boron takes physiology to new heights, explaining complex machinery ¨this hormone binds to this receptor, changing the protein structure, and enables several cytoplasmic molecules to interact with it, thus activating enzymes to increase sintesis of this factor...¨and it goes on and on.
The amazing comlexity is paired with accurate images that explain everything in the text. This book is the best ilustrated book that I have seen so far in my career. Also the text is easy to read, understand and follow.
To my personal taste, this book achieves te pinnacle of what a medical book, regardless the subject, should be:
heavily ilustrated, well writen and deep molecular oriented presentation.
This is my favoite book, give it a try.
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