Medicine in a Day 1: Medical Sciences Revision Notes

Physiology, Anatomy, Embryology, Pathology, Cell Biology, Microbiology and more - for Medical Students
Erscheinungsjahr 2026
ISBN: 978-0-443-37893-5
Verlag: Elsevier Health Sciences

Buch, Englisch, 700 Seiten, Format (B × H): 191 mm x 235 mm

Reihe: Medicine in a Day

The early years of medical school encompass a significant amount of new information covering normal body function and disease processes essential to understand clinical medicine. Efficiently studying the appropriate breadth and depth of medical science topics appropriate for your course can feel a daunting task. Medicine in a Day 1: Medical Sciences Revision Notes: Physiology, Anatomy, Embryology, Pathology, Cell Biology, Microbiology and more—for Medical Students is here to help! It covers just the key content you need to know, in one convenient volume, designed for quick study and effective retention. Using an integrated, rapid revision notes format supported by clear diagrams and ‘clinical relevance’ boxes, it serves as an invaluable stand-alone text, or an excellent companion to other Medicine in a Day volumes which focus on the core clinical material required in the medical curriculum and as outlined in the Medical Licensing Assessment (MLA) content map. Together, the volumes in the Medicine in a Day series are a powerful resource for students, offering essentials-only coverage in a consistent format—from day one of medical school through to graduation. - Helps you identify and understand fundamental content in the medical curriculum, as well as appreciate the direct connections between the sciences and clinical practice
- Features an easy-to-read format designed for quick navigation and highlighted by extensive illustrations
- Focusses on the key basic sciences content covered in medical schools, with concise sections on cell biology, biochemistry, microbiology, immunobiology, embryology, anatomy, physiology, histopathology, pharmacology, epidemiology, psychology, public health, statistics and planetary health. History/ examination and clinical cross-cutting themes are also covered
- Shares the knowledge and experience gained by a unique combination of authors, including early career stage doctors still close to what is required for exam success, expert educators, and senior specialists
- An ideal companion to other acclaimed volumes in the Medicine in a Day series for medical students—all designed to help you study efficiently, prepare for medical exams, or refresh your memory at any stage of your learning journey
- An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud
Also available in this series, providing the trusted information you need most when time is short:

Medicine in a Day: Revision Notes for Medical Exams, Finals, MLA and Foundation Years (9780323870986)
Medicine in a Day 2: Case Presentations for Medical Exams, Finals and MLA (9780323847698)

Autoren/Hrsg.

Drake, Marcus

Armbruster, Berenice Aguirrezabala

Paul, Sunjay

Atkinson, Simon

Miriyala, Rishi

Warner Levy, John

Blaber, Hollie

Fachgebiete

• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Medizin, Gesundheitswesen

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Expectations at the Start of a Medical Career

SECTION 1 Cellular in 3 Hours
2. Molecular Cell Biology and Biochemistry
3. Microbiology
4. Immunobiology

SECTION 2 Clinical Interface in 4 Hours
5. History and Examination
6. Scientific and Clinical Cross-Cutting Themes

SECTION 3 Embryology in an Hour
7. Embryology

SECTION 4 Anatomy in 6 Hours
8. Gastrointestinal Anatomy
9. Reproductive Anatomy
10. Urinary Tract Anatomy
11. Endocrine Anatomy
12. Cardiothoracic Anatomy
13. Breast Anatomy
14. Vascular Anatomy
15. Musculoskeletal Anatomy
16. Head, Neck and Spine
17. Anatomy of the Eye
18. Central Pathways of the Eye
19. Neuroanatomy
20. ENT Anatomy

SECTION 5 Physiology in 5 Hours
21. Gastrointestinal Physiology
22. Liver and Pancreas Physiology
23. Reproductive Physiology
24. Renal and Urinary Tract Physiology
25. Endocrine Physiology
26. Cardiovascular Physiology
27. Respiratory Physiology
28. Breast Physiology
29. Musculoskeletal and Smooth Muscle Physiology
30. Visual Physiology
31. Neurological Physiology

SECTION 6 Histopathology and Pharmacology in 3 Hours
32. Histopathology
33. Pharmacology

SECTION 7 Psychology, Public Health and Related in 2 Hours
34. Epidemiology
35. Public Health
36. Medical Statistics
37. Planetary Health
38. Psychology

Über Autor(innen)

Drake, Marcus
Marcus Drake is Professor of Neurological Urology at Imperial College London, and Honorary Consultant Urologist at Charing Cross Hospital. Dr. Drake has clinical and research interests in urodynamics, neuro-urology, lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and lower urinary tract physiology. He was Chief Investigator of several major National Institute of Health Research studies, including UPSTREAM, which clarified the role of urodynamics for assessing men with voiding LUTS; TRIUMPH, which showed the value of conservative management of male LUTS; and PLANET which reviewed the wide range of medical causes of nocturia. Dr. Drake is currently helping lead the PREMISE study on minimally invasive surgery of the prostate. He was a Trustee of the International Continence Society for nine years, and chair of their Standardisation Steering Committee for six years. He was a member of two European Association of Urology Guidelines committees- Male LUTS and Female Incontinence.