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Immunogold silver staining is one of the most sensitive techniques available for visualizing the location of antibodies and nucleotide probes that have been bounded to specific antigens or to nucleotide sequences. As gold and silver staining continues to advance research in molecular morphology, this book presents the information you need to know about the various staining methods, their useful applications, and the advantages and drawbacks of each process. Gold and Silver Staining: Techniques i...

This easy-to-use, chapter-by-chapter companion to Mosby's Pharmacy Technician: Principles and Practice, 6th Edition helps you solidify your understanding and mastery of key skills and concepts. Each chapter of this combination workbook and lab manual contains a wide variety of review questions, exercises, and experiential lab activities to help reinforce key concepts, encourage you to reflect critically, and relate to practice for success on the job. Combined with the core textbook, this learnin...

Since the early 2000s, a growing body of scientific studies in neuropathology, neurology, biomechanics, statistics, criminology and psychology has cast doubt on the validity of the automatic diagnosis of Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS), more recently termed Abusive Head Trauma (AHT). It has been shown that accidental short falls, as well as a wide range of medical conditions, might cause the same symptoms. Nevertheless, mischaracterized diagnoses and wrongful convictions continue to this day. Bringin...

Enormous funds are currently being invested in nanotechnology, yet very little is known about how its products and by-products can interfere with both end users and people involved in their manufacture. Similar scenarios are already widely known in the history of science, such as the exploitation of radioactivity or the controversial issue of genet

In this issue of Surgical Pathology Clinics, guest editor Dr. Ming Zhou brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Genitourinary Pathology. Top experts in the field cover key topics such as prostate cancer: update on grading and reporting; cribriform lesions of the prostate; urothelial carcinoma: divergent differentiation and variants; kidney tumors: new developments in existing WHO kidney tumor entities; and more. Contains 13 relevant, practice-oriented topics including testicular tu...

Offering expert, practical guidance through the decision-making process, Differential Diagnoses in Surgical Pathology: Non-Neoplastic Dermatopathology, by Dr. Deborah L. Cook, helps you systematically solve tough diagnostic challenges in skin pathology and arrive at a correct diagnosis between commonly confused entities. In this all-new title, lesions are presented side by side for easy comparison, with clinical and pathological findings in short outline format followed by several full-color ima...

Each and every death scene presents new challenges to even the most seasoned investigator. Despite the unique nature of each scenario, using a standardized protocol is the key to ensuring consistent and accurate results. Death Scene Investigation: A Field Guide provides concise direction for the death scene investigator, crime scene investigator, coroner, medical examiner, or anyone associated with the investigation of death. Since the majority of deaths are due to natural causes, the book emph...

In this issue of Clinics in Laboratory Medicine, guest editor Dr. Gregory Tsongalis brings his considerable expertise to Current Topics in Molecular Diagnostics and Precision Medicine. Top experts in the field cover key topics such as syndromic and point-of-care molecular testing; building evidence for clinical use of pharmacogenomics and reimbursement for testing; precision medicine using pharmacogenomic panel-testing; and more. Contains 12 relevant, practice-oriented topics including next-...

The first stand-alone textbook on the subject, this illuminating reference compiles the expertise and recommendations of a team of 21 eminent specialists from the disciplines of forensic odontology, DNA analysis, pathology, and jurisprudence. It is generously illustrated with more than 543 black and white photographs and 32 full-color pages that serve to illustrate the many facets of bitemark recognition, diagnosis, handling, excision, lifting, transillumination, storage, preservation, transport...

This volume provides reviews covering the latest advances in particular areas of connective tissue research. This comprehensive work also includes areas of the medical field in which the basic aspects could be applied. It explains that both cells and matrix are altered in disease states because of the strong interactions established between cells and the extracellular matrix. The aim of this book is to close the existing gap between basic scientists and clinical investigators. This reference is...