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 - very helpfulI used this for my grad-level biochem classes. Great when used in addition to a full biochem textbook. Excellent review for exams. Buy it!! Rating: - Still a good review sourceI am a graduate of Ross University School of Medicine. In addition to our great biochemistry text written by our very own Dr. Meisenberg, which is required reading for many medical students in the U.S. and all over the world; although a little outdated, Lipponcott is still very useful for USMLE preparation (which I aced) and is a must-have for all first year medical students to prepare for exams. Rating:  - VERY GOOD, BUT NEEDS TO BE UPDATED"Lippincott's Illustrated Reviews: Biochemistry" is one textbook that should be given credit for its simple and illustrative way of imparting knowledge. This medium-sized book was essentially designed for non-biochem students who must take a course or two in biochemistry. It provides straightforward overview at any time revisions become necessary. However, the downside of it is that it hasn't been updated for nearly ten years now. Biochemistry is a dynamic science, and although I admit that the book is still good, I think that this Second Edition which appeared in 1994 needs to be updated. A Third Edition is long overdue! Rating: - Perfect for the Step 1Hi, I got this book during my first year of medical school. It was perfect for the biochemistry course with a lay-out that makes it easy to read. This summer I found use for the book again as I was preparing for the USMLE step 1 and again I realized what a great book this is. Fast and easy to review, and the questions make you feel confident in the subject. Rating: - I finally understand!This book is amazing. I took biochemistry in college and again my first year of medical school. I decided to use Lippincott to study for the biochem final. I really wish that I had picked it up sooner. I have a much better concept of how many of the systems work! It does an excellent job of differentiating confusing concepts while demonstrating how they are related. Lippincott does an excellent job of explaining everything in a clear and organized manner. Perhaps more importantly, it ties together important integrated concepts, and will give references to from one section of the book to another for enzymes/coenzymes/reaction species/vitamins that are essential to various reactions--so that you can make the connection for how each thing works in different systems. I highly recommend this not just as a review book, but as a book to use concurrently with your course. Of course, I should warn that the book has not been revised since 1994, and since biochemistry is a quickly changing field, there are definitely some inaccuracies or important omissions. But for a standardized exam (like the National Board Biochemistry Shelf Exam) it is wonderful. This book is too detailed for use in studying for Step 1 of the Boards. Learn as much as you can the first time around during your biochemistry course, then study with First Aid. In association with Amazon.com | |