Point of care testing (POCT) is a new concept in laboratory medicine that is widely used at present. It is the new advent that helps ease medical care in the present day. The knowledge on the POCT medicine is very important and necessary for the general practitioner. In this specific book, the author summarizes, presents and discusses on the concept of POCT, its importance and examples of important POCT tools.

In a perfect world, after their clinical rotation, CLSs and MLTs will be working in all four areas of study of medical technology (Microbiology, Chemistry, Hematology and Immunohematology), retain all that they know and live and work happily ever after. But as we all know that is far from the case, more frequently than not, a CLS or MLT will be stuck in one or two specialized area of study. Mycology is a unique sub-subspecialty of Microbiology that both the macroscopic and microscopic part of it require years of experience for a CLS to feel a high level of confidence. CLSs who had been away from the Mycology department for a period of time or never had a chance to work in the Mycology department will need a good refresher course before venturing into this department. This manual does not claim to be able to boost someone's confidence overnight or claim to have all the answers, but instead this manual serves as a guide to re-discovering what one previously knew. My hope is that this manual will serve its purpose and be a source of confidence to those who are brave enough to venture out in the mycology department as a newbee or someone who had been away from it for a period of time.

A Guide to Technical Consulting for the Clinical Laboratory offers consulting guidance to provide regulatory instruction to qualified individuals, especially medical technologists who want to pursue a career as a technical consultant for a clinical laboratory. Cathy Manske has more than 40 years' experience working in the field of medical technology as a laboratorian, researcher, and consultant. A Wisconsin transplant to Arizona, she was educated at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, receiving a B.S. in medical technology. Her early work experience was as a generalist in hospitals, and then specializing in microbiology and virology, ultimately becoming a technical consultant to physicians whose offices implemented in-house clinical laboratories. In 2003, she created and incorporated Clinical Laboratory Consultants, Ltd. Since then, she has helped set up more than 60 physicians' office laboratories of varying specialties including pediatric, cardiac, internal, rheumatoid, OBGYN, oncology, endocrinology, urology, and family practice. She also set up six reference laboratories. In addition to starting up clinical labs, she consults with over 20 laboratories in an ongoing technical consultant capacity, and occasionally serving as laboratory director. She successfully guides her clients to full CLIA compliance, while ensuring both accurate testing analysis and profitability. Beyond her thorough knowledge of standard lab practices and prevailing state and federal regulations, the author's strength lies in communicating effectively with CLIA inspectors, doctors, administrators, and laboratory staff. Cathy L. Manske hopes her book will encourage more medical technologists and qualified professionals to pursue the field of laboratory technical consulting. This is her first book. Publisher's website: http: //sbprabooks.com/CathyLManske

With the first IVF treatments, many skeptics rejected the process due to the possibility of something going wrong. But with time, this new way of conceiving became accepted throughout the world. But there is always a danger that somebody might come up with an unethical and dangerous idea to influence the process of fetal development in order to be able to offer his or her services to the people who would be prepared to pay enormous sums and in this way endanger the lives of the innocent newborn.

With time and effort, some of the ideas, impossible today, might be achievable in the future and it could go beyond our present understanding but we should be on guard that it does not go beyond our control.

Defined as red blood cell break down and the release of hemoglobin and intracellular contents into the plasma, haemolysis can seriously impact patient care as well as the laboratory's reputation through its affect on test results. Therefore, the European Preanalytical Scientific Committee, in collaboration with the International Federation of Clinical Chemistry Working Group on Patient Safety, have designed a questionnaire to collect data on prevalence and management of haemolytic specimens referred to the clinical laboratories for clinical chemistry testing. The new book will help identify the areas where haemolysis occurs most frequently, which can, in turn, guide further analysis about why it is occurring. Once these elements are known, practices and procedures can be implemented to dramatically reduce haemolysis and avoid erroneous laboratory results affecting patient care and increasing laboratory costs.

This text discusses the applications, outcomes, and controversies of using animal models in cancer research and human disease. The topics include murine models of sporadic and inflammation-related colon carcinogenesis with particular focus on the AOM/DSS chemically induced colorectal cancer model; large animal models of human cardiovascular disease; developments of cell therapeutic strategies for Alzheimer's disease using animal models; the techniques and limitations of murine models of human colorectal cancer; animal models for antineoplastic chemotherapy-induced alopecia; and development of columnar-lined oesophagus with or without goblet cells in rate duodengastroesophageal reflux models through gut regenerative cell lineage (GRCL).

Look no further for quick, complete answers to questions such as which laboratory tests to order or what the results might mean. Laboratory Tests And Diagnostic Procedures, 5th Edition covers more tests than any other reference of its kind, with over 900 lab tests and diagnostic procedures in all. In Part I, you'll find a unique, alphabetical list of hundreds of diseases, conditions, and symptoms, including the tests and procedures most commonly used to confirm or rule out a suspected diagnosis. Part II presents key information on virtually every laboratory and diagnostic test available. All test entries are up-to-date, concise, complete, and consistently presented, making this resource the perfect choice for students or practitioners who need fast, accurate information on diagnostic tests. More than 900 laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures are included - more than any other reference! Over 600 diseases, conditions, and symptoms are listed, along with the tests used to confirm them. Alphabetical organization and A-to-Z thumb tabs make it easy to find the information you're looking for. Alternative test names and acronyms are cross-referenced to simplify lookup. Instructions for client and family teaching help you offer guidance concerning test preparation and follow-up care. Age and gender-specific norms are provided, giving you complete lifespan coverage. Risks and Contraindications are highlighted to help you safeguard your patients and provide effective care. Panic Level Symptoms and Treatment are provided for dangerously increased and decreased levels. Minimum volumes for blood samples are included, useful when a client's blood preservation is essential, as well as information on whether blood specimens can be drawn during hemodialysis. Tests for toxic substances are included, making this a lab, diagnostic, and toxicology book all in one. Abbreviations, measurement prefixes, and symbols are listed on the front and back covers for convenience. Information on herbal supplements indicates when a client's use of natural remedies might affect test results. Over 20 NEW test entries present the latest tests and procedures, with a strong focus on affordable, clinically relevant genetic tests. UPDATED content includes the latest research relating to accuracy of tests, diagnostic value of results, and associated cost-benefit ratios.

This book will enable the production of reliable, accurate, reproducible (best possible care) results that satisfies the customer's requirements obtained from an accredited, process oriented, health and safety conscious laboratory that is cost effectively run (value for money) by qualified, certified and highly motivated biomedical staff (Joy and pride at work) using well maintained, validated and quality controlled equipments and appropriately stored reagents on the right sample drawn from the right patient that is appropriately communicated in a timely fashion to the requesting clinician to enable them render the best possible evidenced- based medical care to their patients.

Written in a very simple and reader-friendly manner, this book can be used by laboratory personnel in the biological and chemical sciences. It addresses the difficulties students and scientific laboratory personnel have with translating chemical concepts into an in-lab practical preparation and description of solutions. Its step-by-step approach in describing pre-laboratory calculations and setups, and the preparation of solution at the bench, was designed to meet the needs of a wide range of laboratory personnel irrespective of their academic status. The provision of alternative methods and approaches presented in this book ensures that readers can choose an approach more suited to their needs and understanding.

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for assessing the extent of environmental contamination and human health consequences in the event of a radiological incident such as a terrorist incident involving radioactive materials. Although the EPA will be mainly involved in the intermediate and recovery phases of an incident response, there also may be involvement in some activities in the early phase. This book describes project method validation guidance that a radioanalytical laboratory should comply with in order to validate methods used to process samples submitted during a radiological or nuclear incident, such as that caused by a terrorist attack. These responsibilities include response and recovery actions to detect and identify radioactive substances, and to co-ordinate federal radiological monitoring and assessment activities.

Weareenteringintoaneraofre-awakeningoftheimportanceandinterestinthe role ofaltered intermediary metabolisminthedevelopmentandprogressionof malignancy. Therefore, thisbookMitochondriaandCanceristimelyandrelevant tocontemporaryandfutureresearch, training, andeducation. Thehallmarkstudies ofOttoWarburgetal. (1926)sparkedtheeraoftumorcellmetabolism. Fromthen untilaround1980, studiesofintermediarymetabolismofnormalandmalignant cellsweremajorareasofresearchandofgraduateandpostgraduatetrainingin biomedicalsciences. Thisperiodwasdominatedbymitochondrialstudiesandby thoseextraordinaryoutstandingscientistswhowereaffectionatelyreferredtoasthe "mitochondriacs." However, theadvent, development, andsubsequentdominance ofmoleculargenetics/molecularbiologyandmoleculartechnologyinbiomedical researchwereaccompaniedbythenearlycompletesubmersionofinterestinareas ofintermediarymetabolismandtumorcellmetabolism. Forthepast30orsoyears, graduateandpostgraduatetraining, experienceandfocusinbiochemistry, meta- lism, enzymology, cellphysiologyhavedeclined, beingdisplacedbythedo- nanceofmoleculartechnologies. Therecentrevelationsandadvancesinmolecular genetics/molecularbiologyandthedevelopmentofmolecularandnanotechnology providenewdimensionstoapplytotheunderstandingandelucidationoftheroleof intermediarymetabolismandmitochondrialfunctioninthedevelopmentandp- gressionofcancers. Toaddresstheissuesoftumormetabolism, thepresentand futuregenerationsofresearchersmustintegratetheknowledgeandmethods of biochemistrywiththeknowledgeandtechnologyofmolecularbiology. Thefocusonmitochondriaiscentraltodiscussionsandissuesofintermediary metabolism. Thegenetictransformationofnormalfunctionalcellstoneoplastic cellsimposestheneedforalterationsinintermediarymetabolismandmitochond- alfunctiontoprovidethebioenergetic/synthetic/growthrequirementsforthep- gression of the neoplastic cell to malignancy. In the absence of the metabolic transformation, theneoplasticmalignantcellwillnotachieveitsmalignantpot- tial. Thus, itiscriticaltoestablishtheroleofthemitochondriainthemalignant process. Moreover, speci?calterationsindifferentcancertypesmustbeidenti?ed. Such information will provide new approaches to the treatment and perhaps preventionofdifferingcancers. TheadventofMetabolomicsforthedetectionof v vi Preface cancer and progression of malignancy is dependent upon the elucidation and identi?cationofalteredmetabolismandmitochondrialfunction. Thus, thisexciting journeyincancerresearchhasbarelybegunandhasalongwaytogo. Thisbook, Mitochondria and Cancer, and its subject matter provide a roadmap and the preparationtoproceedonthisjourney. Wearegreatlyindebtedtothecontributingauthorsfortheirenthusiasticsupport andwritingachapterintheirareaofexpertise. WearegratefultoMs. DonnaOvak for secretarial help and our families for their patience and support in putting togetherthisbook. Thisbookisdedicatedtopast, present, andfuture"mitoch- driacs"aroundtheworld. Buffalo, NY KeshavK. Singh Baltimore, MD LeslieC. Costello Contents MitochondriaandCancer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 KjerstinM. Owens, J. S. Modica-Napolitano, andKeshavK. Singh WarburgandhisLegacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 MichaelRistowandTimJ. Schulz TheLipogenicSwitchinCancer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 KoenBrusselmansandJohannesV. Swinnen CitrateMetabolisminProstateandOtherCancers . .

Heart rejection is a major problem for heart transplant patients. The best strategy for understanding and preventing organ rejection is to study experimental animal models. The popular mouse model of heterotopic cardiac transplantation has been used for over three decades to help investigators understand the pathogenesis of graft rejection and in turn, how novel drugs can attenuate the immune response to transplanted organs. Also, since the genetic blueprint of mice is well-known, specific genes can be modified to study its effect on graft acceptance and tolerance. Despite the large potential for this model, little is known about the physiology, haemodynamics, and morphology of the transplanted heart and there is no method to assess objectively graft survival. This work describes in detail the use of high-frequency ultrasound for investigating the small transplanted mouse heart. For the first time, insights are made into blood flow, the effects of graft rejection, and organ survival with never before seen high-resolution images unachievable with conventional ultrasound. This work will be of significant interest to investigators, clinicians and students in the field.

Increased intracellular levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS) may result in tissue damage and are therefore associated with various diseases, especially with cancer. Apart from their potentially harmful functions, ROS have been identified as important mediators of essential cellular processes like apoptosis. Antioxidants are the cellular antagonists of ROS and act to neutralize the cytotoxic impact of oxyradicals. In healthy individuals, antioxidant systems serve to maintain intracellular ROS levels below a certain threshold, permitting the functionality of essential ROS-mediated signaling processes but preventing ROS overproduction and potential tissue damage. Even small shifts of the ROS-antioxidant balance may entail serious biological consequences. In the context of ROS-based anti-cancer applications inducing apoptosis, the action of antioxidants may critically influence the outcome of the therapy. Decreased antioxidant capacity that is induced purposefully as a therapeutic strategy may result in an improved anti-cancer action, whereas the external addition of antioxidants may reduce the cytotoxic potential of the therapy.

Homeless women and female-headed families represent the fastest growing subgroups of homeless individuals. To expand the body of knowledge and provide further insight into the complex area of homelessness and health, health practices of sheltered homeless women were investigated using a cross-sectional, descriptive, and non-experimental design using Pender's Health Promotion Model as the theoretical framework. Homeless women in this study were found to be highly educated, mostly unemployed, and primarily single. A greater number of African Americans than represented in the local population were found to be shelter residents. Significant findings reflected women's personal strengths. Homeless women were noted to practice health-promoting behaviors in all areas but scored the lowest on physical activity; negative health behaviors related to tobacco use was widespread. Health care access and effective utilization of services were evidenced in the sample. This book is addressed to those who provide services to homeless women including shelters, clinics, nurses, outreach workers, and social workers.

Group I metabotropic glutamate receptors (mGluRs) play an important role in the treatment of numerous neurodegenerative, cognitive and psychiatric disorders. How can we identify exogenous ligands mediating the effects of mGluRs? How do these ligands affect the receptor? The author Tobias Noeske presents the establishment of strategies for the identification and optimization of molecules acting as non-competitive antagonists of group I mGluRs. These strategies ensure high diversity in the identified chemotypes not resembling original reference molecules ("scaffold-hopping"). The detection of new scaffolds, in turn, is divided into two approaches: First the development of pharmacological assays to screen compounds at a certain target for their bioactivity, and second the evaluation of computer aided methods for the identification of virtual hits to be screened on the pharmacological assays. Promising molecules were optimized regarding bioactivity and selectivity, their binding mode investigated and, finally, compared to existing lead compounds. This book addresses scientists in academia and industry working in early stage drug discovery, predominantly in computer aided drug design.

Biomedical scientists are the foundation of modern healthcare, from cancer screening to diagnosing HIV, from blood transfusion for surgery to food poisoning and infection control. Without biomedical scientists, the diagnosis of disease, the evaluation of the effectiveness of treatment, and research into the causes and cures of disease would not be possible. The Fundamentals of Biomedical Science series has been written to reflect the challenges of practicing biomedical science today. It draws together essential basic science with insights into laboratory practice to show how an understanding of the biology of disease is coupled to the analytical approaches that lead to diagnosis. Assuming only a minimum of prior knowledge, the series reviews the full range of disciplines to which a Biomedical Scientist may be exposed-from microbiology to cytopathology to transfusion science. The science of transfusion and transplantation demands a multifaceted understanding of immunology, haematology, and genetics from the biomedical scientist. Transfusion and Transplantation Science synthesizes the essential concepts of these subjects and presents them within the practical framework of the hospital banking and transplantation centre, providing you with the knowledge and skills to specialize in this discipline.

Introduction to MOHS Cryotomy by Steven Lee is the first Manual written for those individuals interested in becoming Mohs Techs. The manual touches on all areas of a Mohs techs' responsibilities, with charts, diagrams and photographs to aid the beginner to better understand their most important responsibility. This manual covers Quality Control, Specimen Inking and Mapping, Embedding, Cryotomy, The Hematoxylin and Eosin Stain, Coverslipping and Troubleshooting. ~~~~~~~~~~Upon graduating Laboratory Technology training in New York City, Steven Lee moved to Florida where he began his work in Histology. Lee worked for one of the first Mohs Surgeons in Palm Beach County in 1982 and has continued working in that specialty for a number of surgeons in the South Florida region. This past year, Lee created the first employment Staffing Agency that specifically address this specialized area of expertise. www.mohstechstaffing.com is a website designed to place qualified Mohs Techs with Mohs Surgeons. In addition, Mr. Lee also offers individual and group training programs.~~~~~~~~~~~~~1stworldpublishing.com

The X-ray equipment maintenance and repairs workbook is intended to help and guide staff working with, and responsible for, radiographic equipment and installations in remote institutions where the necessary technical support is not available, to perform routine maintenance and minor repairs of equipment to avoid break downs. The book can be used for self study and as a checklist for routine maintenance procedures.

A one-of-a-kind roadmap for foreign medical graduates seeking positions in the United States. Includes user-friendly advice on obtaining a visa; moving to and living in America; passing the USMLE, CSA, and TOEFL; developing residency survival skills; and practicing medicine successfully in the USA.

Immunoassays are among the most powerful and sensitive technologies now available for patient diagnosis and monitoring. This book is an indispensable guide to information on the theory and practice of immunoassays. It discusses the scientific basis of these technologies in a logical, organized, and heuristic manner and provides protocols for specific assays. The contents of this unique book are balanced among theory, practical issues, quality control, automation, and subspecialty areas, making it ideal for health science students, laboratory scientists, and clinicians.
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* Presents up-to-date information
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* Written by leading authorities

Biomedical scientists are the foundation of modern healthcare, from cancer screening to diagnosing HIV, from blood transfusion for surgery to food poisoning and infection control. Without biomedical scientists the diagnosis of disease, the evaluation of the effectiveness of treatment, and research into the causes and cures of disease would not be possible. The Fundamentals of Biomedical Science series has been written to reflect the challenges of practicing biomedical science today. It draws together essential basic science with insights into laboratory practice to show how an understanding of the biology of disease is coupled to the analytical approaches that lead to diagnosis. Assuming only a minimum of prior knowledge, the series reviews the full range of disciplines to which a Biomedical Scientist may be exposed-from microbiology to cytopathology to transfusion science. Cytopathology provides a wide-ranging overview of the microscopic study of normal and abnormal cells, showing how current visualization methods are used to study cell structure, and how early detection of abnormal cell pathology can lead to timely clinical interventions.

Dry chemistry has been accepted as an important technology in medical laboratories for many years. Many evaluations of this technology have been undertaken by reputable clinical laboratories, the results of which were excellent when compared with conventional wet chemistry analysis.

This book contains a detailed overview of the current knowledge in the field of dry chemistry both in the physicians' office laboratories and large medical laboratories. The results from many evaluation studies are presented, as is data from interference studies which complete the descriptions of many dry chemistry methods.

A detailed description of various commercially available dry chemistry systems such as Ektachem, Reflotron, Seralyzer, Cobas Ready, Drichem, Opus and Stratus are also included.

This book effectively describes the current state-of-the-art technology and knowledge and succeeds in filling the gap in information in this important field of clinical chemistry science.

Originally published as 'Trockenchemie' by Georg Thieme Verlag,
Stuttgart, Dr. Sonntag has taken the opportunity of this translation to completely revise and update the contents of his book.