Written by biomedical scientists and clinicians, with the purpose of disseminating the fundamental scientific principles that underpin medicine, this new edition of the emOxford Handbook of Medical Sciencesem provides a clear, easily digestible account of basic cell physiology and biochemistry. Itbralso includes an investigation of the traditional pillars of medicine anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, pathology and pharmacology integrated in the context of each of the major systems relevant to the human body. It is cross-referenced to the emOxford Handbook of Clinical Medicineem, emOxford Handbookembremof Clinical Specialitiesem, and emOxford Handbook of Practical Drug Therapyem. Thoroughly illustrated, it is the ideal introduction to the medical sciences for medical students and biomedical scientists, as well as a valuable refresher for junior doctors.br