School of Nursing and Allied Health: Clinical Laboratory Science

Contains the core chapters stressing basic theory and application and also examines trouble shooting, specimen processing, and quality assurance. It addresses the economic topics of efficiency and cost. It covers all of these varied topics: analytical theories and applications; the use of lab computers; basic electronics; instrument reliability; the small lab/physician's office laboratory; and more.
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Derived from the Encyclopedia of Microbiology, this edition contains about 25 percent of the articles that originally appeared in that work. The articles selected have been chosen to offer the broadest appeal to microbiologists in all fields, and for their currency. The result is a volume where the coverage is extensive but not overly long in specific details. Topics fall into all major headings of the Encyclopedia, but greatest emphasis is placed on genetics, physiology, metabolism and gene expression, infectious diseases and pathogenesis and applied microbiology. Additionally, hot topics such as biofilms and quorum sensing have been included.

Here is a concise presentation of the essential knowledge and skills readers need to perform blood banking effectively. Coverage addresses blood group systems, compatibility testing, quality assurance, antiglobulin testing, blood donor selection, collection, processing and more. A second-color highlight, case studies, "real-life" clinical scenarios, learning objectives, review questions, and a glossary make the material come alive for readers.

The author received the 2009 Outstanding Faculty Award, the Commonwealth of Virginia's highest honor for faculty, in January 2009. More accessible to beginning students in the field than its encyclopedic counterparts, Fundamental Molecular Biology provides a distillation of the essential concepts of molecular biology, and is supported by current examples, experimental evidence, an outstanding art program, multimedia support and a solid pedagogical framework. The text has been praised both for its balanced and solid coverage of traditional topics, and for its broad coverage of RNA structure and function, epigenetics and medical molecular biology. Focuses primarily on eukaryotic examples but includes key comparisons with prokaryotic organisms where it is appropriate Includes all-original artwork providing the clearest possible insight into complex concepts. All artwork is available online and on CD-ROM Supplemented by outstanding student and instructor media resources including a CD-ROM that comes with every book and an interactive website at www.blackwellpublishing.com/allison featuring all artwork, animations of key processes, and useful student comprehension material Pedagogical boxes throughout explain additional concepts and topics in molecular biology: -TOOLS BOXES explore key experimental methods and techniques in molecular biology -FOCUS BOXES offer more detailed treatment of topics and delve into experimental strategies, historical background and areas for further exploration -DISEASE BOXES illustrate key principles of molecular biology by examining diseases that result from gene defects Visit www.blackwellpublishing.com/allison to access helpful student and instructor resources online. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

Intended for clinical laboratory personnel, pathologists, biochemists and cytologists, this basic textbook covers the use of instruments in the clinical laboratory. The concepts of electricity and electronic components and principles of instrumentation and automation in the laboratory are covered.
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Enhanced 6th edition contains more illustrations and documented figures -A perfect reference for hematological and oncological departments and the clincal labortory -Classified findings from the World Health Organization.

The Handbook of Research on Informatics in Healthcare and Biomedicine is the single authoritative reference source for information on the newest trends and breakthroughs in computer applications applied to healthcare and biomedicine. Innovative technologies in health information systems, medicine, health services, and other areas in biomedicine are explored. The comprehensive chapters contained in this handbook of research have been written by 99 international experts from the field of healthcare and IT. More than 900 references to existing publications and a wide-ranging compendium of over 450 key terms and definitions have been included to provide readers with the ultimate research tool.

The Immunology Guidebook provides an easily accessible text-reference to the more up-to-date and difficult concepts in the complex science of immunology. It aims to demystify basic concepts and specialised molecular and cellular interactions. Its 18 chapters offer a logical and sequential presentation where much of the data is displayed in carefully designed tables. This book is intended for immunology students, researchers, practitioners and basic biomedical scientists.• Tables provide a quick reference to ‘difficult to find'immunology data• A distillate of the latest information on immunogenetics of the human MHC associated with tissue transplantation• Information boxes featurw related web resources

The high demand for nurses and other medical professionals has resulted in a dramatic enrollment increase in nursing schools and colleges who offer medical training. The proposed book will demystify the complex topic of microbiology in a way that students will gain the necessary skills required for several different branches of the medical profession.
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Opportunities In . . . series gives you valuable career insight into your job field of choice! The most comprehensive career book series available, Opportunities In . . . explores a vast range of professions. In Opportunities in Allied Health Careers, you will find: The latest information on the field Training and education requirements you will need Salary statistics for different positions Up-to-date professional and Internet resources And much more