Practical clinical chemistry: core concepts

Clinical Chemistry in Practical Medicine

organism to the life of another. P'art II is concerned wvitli penicillin, and is the largest in the book. The tale of its (liscovery is told with commendable b-evity and accuracy. Considerable space is devoted to the chemistry of the substance and a method used in its synthesis is given. The description of its commercial production and manufacture is goo(d and the illustrations aire apt even if...

Clinical Chemistry in Practical Medicine

Clinical Chemistry in Practical Medicine

extension was almost full. Active flexion was improving and there was definite contraction of the biceps. By 21st November, 1961, there was full recovery of elbow movement and of muscle power, and he was discharged. SUMMARY. (1) A case of rupture of the tendon of the biceps brachii at the lower musculo tendinous junction is described. (2) Full functional recovery was obtained, although operativ...

Clinical Chemistry In Practical Medicine

enterology. The current issue of the tripartite volumes is the largest with 200 illustrations and contributions by twenty consultants under the editorship of Dr. Ernest Oppenheimer. Further, whereas the fine structure of the liver (1957) was demonstrated by light microscopy and mitochondria by Janus Green staining, the jejunal villi are depicted by three-dimensional schema from electron microsc...

Automation and Expert Systems in a Core Clinical Chemistry Laboratory

Clinical pathology has a major influence on clinical decisions and the past 60 years have seen an evolution brought about by advances in information technology and automation. The impact of the everchanging technology in regard to responsibilities and training therefore needs continual appraisal. In this article, the authors have drawn on their experience on automation in clinical chemistry and...