Chemistry: An Introduction for Medical and Health Sciences

Chemistry: An Introduction for Medical and Health Sciences provides students amd practitioners with a clear, readable introduction to the chemical terms and concepts that are relevant to their study and practice.  Assuming little prior knowledge of the subject, the book describes and explains the chemistry underlying many of the most commonly prescribed drugs and medicines. It also includes information on chemical aspects of digestion and nutrition, oxidation, radioactivity and an overview of how chemicals fight disease.  The book contains a number of tests and questions, numerous good clear diagrams and boxes containing historical or topical vignettes. Chemistry: An Introduction for Medical and Health Sciences will prove invaluable to students and practitioners in medicine, pharmacology, pharmacy and the biomedical and health sciences. A user–friendly introduction to chemistry within the context of current practice. Excellent pedagogy including learning objectives, diagnostic tests and questions in each chapter and a comprehensive glossary. Effective both as a conventional textbook and for self–study.