The approach described in this book is different from that in most student texts, and has been very successful in practice, starting almost from scratch, but omitting many of the ‘basics’ such as the details of hematopoiesis, laboratory technology, and so on, which are hardly relevant to the practising clinician and student in the wards, and are primarily of interest to the hematologist and sometimes to the clinical specialist. Considerable emphasis is given to the clinical history and examination, and the interpretation of the clinical patterns thus exposed. Hopefully it will overcome many of the traditional problems experienced in practical diagnostic haematology.
Textbook explores key aspects of hematology from normal hematopoiesis through diseases of erythroid, myeloid, lymphoid, and megakaryocytic origin. Includes a revised section on hemostasis and thrombosis. Case studies and chapter summaries are included.
Designed to provide a quick, concise guide to the clinical laboratory, Clinical Laboratory Pearls packages all the relevant science and important pathology concepts that residents, practicing pathologists, and laboratory technicians need to know in a book that fits inside the pocket of a lab coat. This handy, convenient resource offers "pearls" of wisdom, which are concepts, key points, and practical advice gained by the collective experience of a team of experts, as well as information on the most common laboratory tests and processes.
Introduction to Logic Synthesis Using Verilog HDL explains how to write accurate Verilog descriptions of digital systems that can be synthesized into digital system netlists with desirable characteristics. The book contains numerous Verilog examples that begin with simple combinational networks and progress to synchronous sequential logic systems. Common pitfalls in the development of synthesizable Verilog HDL are also discussed along with methods for avoiding them. The target audience is anyone with a basic understanding of digital logic principles who wishes to learn how to model digital systems in the Verilog HDL in a manner that also allows for automatic synthesis. A wide range of readers, from hobbyists and undergraduate students to seasoned professionals, will find this a compelling and approachable work. The book provides concise coverage of the material and includes many examples, enabling readers to quickly generate high-quality synthesizable Verilog models.
Project scheduling problems are, generally speaking, the problems of allocating scarce resources over time to perform a given set of activities. The resources are nothing other than the arbitrary means which activities complete for. Also the activities can have a variety of interpretations. Thus, project scheduling problems appear in a large spectrum of real-world situations, and, in consequence, they have been intensively studied for almost fourty years. Almost a decade has passed since the multi-author monograph: R. Slowinski, 1. W~glarz (eds. ), Advances in Project Scheduling, Elsevier, 1989, summarizing the state-of-the-art across project scheduling problems, was published. Since then, considerable progress has been made in all directions of modelling and finding solutions to these problems. Thus, the proposal by Professor Frederick S. Hillier to edit a handbook which reports on the recent advances in the field came at an exceptionally good time and motivated me to accept the challenge. Fortunately, almost all leading experts in the field have accepted my invitation and presented their completely new advances often combined with expository surveys. Thanks to them, the handbook stands a good chance of becoming a key reference point on the current state-of-the-art in project scheduling, as well as on new directions in the area. The contents are divided into four parts. The first one, dealing with classical models -exact algorithms, is preceded by a proposition of the classification scheme for scheduling problems.
Provides the information needed to interpret clinical laboratory assays of domestic mammals Fundamentals of Veterinary Clinical Pathology, Third Edition presents thoroughly updated and detailed information to promote appropriate clinical laboratory testing and interpretation of test results for common domestic mammals. Presented in an easy-to-use outline format complemented by many relevant tables and illustrations, the book is now in full color. This evidence-based guide synthesizes the laboratory principles, physiology, assays, analytical concepts, pathophysiologic states, and pathophysiologic processes relevant to detecting, evaluating, and understanding disorders in dogs, cats, horses, cattle, and camelids. Content additions include two entirely new chapters on synovial and cerebrospinal fluid analysis, as well as expanded sections on blood typing and crossmatching, viscoelastic testing, protein electrophoresis, positive acute-phase proteins, mixed acid-base disorders, vitamin D analysis, analytical and biological variation, blood smear evaluation, and more. New clinical tests and methods, useful data patterns, and additional disorders and pathologic processes are integrated throughout. Providing a conceptual understanding applicable to many species and serving as a valuable clinical reference, Fundamentals of Veterinary Clinical Pathology: Uses consistent terminology and chapter organization featuring separate sections for physiologic concepts, analytical methods, and interpretation of results Provides pathophysiologic explanations of laboratory abnormalities Allows easy access to information on disorders and conditions, grouping them by common mechanisms or processes and ordering them in parallel across interpretive tables and text Features a wealth of high-quality illustrations and photomicrographs throughout the text Includes extensive referencing on the companion website to support statements and provide direction for further reading Fundamentals of Veterinary Clinical Pathology, Third Edition is an excellent textbook for veterinary students taking clinical pathology courses, as well as a valuable resource for clinical and anatomic pathology residents, medicine and surgery residents, and practicing veterinarians.
Scheduling problems have been investigated since the late ?fties. Two types of applications have mainly motivated research in this area: project planning and machine scheduling. While in machine scheduling a large number of speci?c scheduling situations depending on the machine environment and the job c- racteristicshavebeenconsidered, theearlyworkinprojectplanninginvestigated scheduling situations with precedence constraints between activities assuming that su?cient resources are available to perform the activities. More recently, in project scheduling scarce resources have been taken into account leading to so-called resource-constrained project scheduling problems. On the other hand, also in machine scheduling more general and complex problems have been - vestigated. Due to these developments today both areas are much closer to each other. Furthermore, applications like timetabling, rostering or industrial scheduling are connected to both areas. This book deals with such complex scheduling problems and methods to solve them. It consists of three parts: The ?rst part (Chapters 1 and 2) contains a description of basic scheduling models with applications and an introduction into discrete optimization (covering complexity, shortest path algorithms, linear programming, network ?ow algorithms and general optimization methods). In the second part (Chapter 3) resource-constrained project scheduling problems are considered. Especially, methods like constraint propagation, branch-a- bound algorithms and heuristic procedures are described. Furthermore, lower bounds and general objective functions are discussed.
Beginning With An Introduction To Integrated Electronics, The Book Describes The Basic Digital And Linear Ics In Detail Together With Some Applications And Building Blocks Of Digital Systems. Principles Of System Design Using Ics Are Then Explained And A Number Of System Design Examples Using The Latest Ics Are Worked Out. Useful Supplementary Information On Ics Is Included In The Appendices And A List Of References To Published Work Is Given At The End. The Book Covers What Is Latest In The State-Of-The-Art In Ics Including Ls T Tl, F Ttl, N-Mos, High-Speed Cmos, I2L, Ccds, Proms, Plas, Asics And Microprocessors. The Main Emphasis Here Is On Providing A Clear Insight Into The Characteristics And Limitations Of Ics Upto Lsi/Vlsi Level, Their Parameters, Circuit Features And Electronic Equipment/System Design Based On Them. Students Of The B.E./M.E./M.Sc (Physics) Courses Specializing In Electronics Or Communication Engineering Would Find This Book A Convenient Text/Reference Source For A First In-Depth Understanding Of System Design Using Ics. The Book Would Also Be Useful To R&D Engineers In Electronics/Communication Engineering.
This issue of Veterinary Clinics: Equine Practice, guest edited by Dr. Sally DeNotta and Dr. Tracy Stokol, focuses on Clinical Pathology for the Equine Practitioner. This is one of three issues each year selected by the series consulting editor, Dr. Thomas J. Divers. Articles in this issue include, but are not limited to: practical tips on sample handling for hematology, biochemistry and cytology, what a hemogram can tell you, bone marrow, update on coagulation, inflammatory markers, point-of-care diagnostics, clinical pathology in the foal, synovial, CSF, peritoneal, and pericardial fluids, airway diagnostics, liver and GI clinical pathology in sick adult horses, renal clinical pathology and urinalysis in sick adult horses, and clinical pathology in the performance horse.
