Prenatal Screening and Diagnosis, An Issue of the Clinics in Laboratory Medicine
Prenatal Screening and Diagnosis, An Issue of the Clinics in Laboratory Medicine

Author: Anthony O. Odibo

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2016-06-11

Total Pages: 265

ISBN-13: 0323446213

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This issue of Clinics in Laboratory Medicine, edited by Drs. Anthony Odibo and David A. Krantz, covers issues surrounding Prenatal Screening and Diagnosis. Topics examined in this issue include, but are not limited to: Strategies for Implementing cfDNA Testing; Genetic Counselling for Patients Considering Screening and Diagnosis of Chromosomal Abnormalities; Microdeletions/Duplications; Sex Chromosome Abnormalities; First-, Second- and Third-Trimester Screening for Preeclampsia and Intrauterine Growth Restriction; Biophysicial/Biochemical Screening for the Risk of Preterm Labor; Preimplantation Genetic Testing; Toxoplasmosis, Parvovirus and Cytomegalovirus in Pregnancy; and Sleep Apnea and Adverse pregnancy Outcomes.

Prenatal Screening and Diagnosis, An Issue of Clinics in Laboratory Medicine
Prenatal Screening and Diagnosis, An Issue of Clinics in Laboratory Medicine

Author: Anthony O. Odibo

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2010-08-11

Total Pages: 270

ISBN-13: 1455700398

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This issue of Clinics in Laboratory Medicine, Guest Edited by Anthony Odibo and David Krantz, will feature article topics such as: Screening for Chromosomal abnormalities; Cystic fibrosis screening; The role of second-trimester screening, in the post-first trimester screening era; Modifying risk for Aneuploidy with second-trimester ultrasound after a positive serum screen; Cost-effectiveness of Down syndrome screening paradigms; Biochemical and biophysical screening for the risk of Preterm delivery; Pre-implantation genetic diagnosis; Prenatal testing for infectious disease, Thrombophilias, Preeclampsia, Neural Tube Defects; Management of Multiple Pregnancy; Genetic Counseling Issues in Down syndrome Screening; First Trimester Ultrasound Markers; Quality Control of Nuchal Translucency; Clinical Implications of First Trimester Screening; Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes after Positive Screening; First Trimester Combined Screening: Instant Risks Approach.

Pathology Informatics, An Issue of the Clinics in Laboratory Medicine
Pathology Informatics, An Issue of the Clinics in Laboratory Medicine

Author: Anil V. Parwani

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2016-02-10

Total Pages: 209

ISBN-13: 0323444083

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This issue of the Clinics in Laboratory Medicine, edited by Dr. Anil Parwani, is a special issue is devoted to topics in Pathology Informatics. Topics include but are not limited to: Basics of Information Systems (Hardware, Software); Networks, Interfaces and Communications; Databases; Data Representation, Coding and Communication Standards; Laboratory Information Systems; Enhancing and Customizing Laboratory Information Systems; Laboratory Management and Operations; Specialized Laboratory Information Systems; Middleware and Laboratory Automation; Bar Coding and Tracking; Molecular Pathology Informatics; Pathology Informatics and Project Management; Digital Imaging; Telepathology; Healthcare Information Systems; Data Security and Reliability; Role of Informatics in Patient Safety and Quality Assurance; Role of Pathology Informatics in IT Leadership; Selection and Implementation of New Information Systems; Biomedical Informatics and Research Informatics; Training in Pathology Informatics; and more.

Pharmacogenomics and Precision Medicine, An Issue of the Clinics in Laboratory Medicine
Pharmacogenomics and Precision Medicine, An Issue of the Clinics in Laboratory Medicine

Author: Kristen Reynolds

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2016-08-16

Total Pages: 177

ISBN-13: 0323462804

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This issue of the Clinics in Laboratory Medicine on “Pharmacogenomics is being edited by Drs. Roland Valdes and Kristen Reynolds and will cover a wide variety of topics, including but not limited to, fundamentals of pharmacology, a review of pharmacogenetics guidelines, pharmacogenetic testing in pain management, pharmacogenetics of pain management, clinical and economic impact of pharmacogenetic genotyping analysis, exosome analysis in lab medicine, and implementation of pharmacogenetics in developing countries.

Laboratory Medicine in India, An Issue of Clinics in Laboratory Medicine
Laboratory Medicine in India, An Issue of Clinics in Laboratory Medicine

Author: T. F. Ashavaid

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2012-06-28

Total Pages: 261

ISBN-13: 1455744123

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This issue of Clinics in Laboratory Medicine on the topic of Laboratory Medicine in India will be Guest Edited by Tester F. Ashavaid, PhD, FACB, CSCi, and include the following article topics: Tuberculosis; Malaria; STIs and Dengue; Visceral Leishmaniasis; Neglected Tropical Diseases; Hepatitis; HIV; Diabetes; Cardiovascular diseases; Stroke; HPV / Cervical screening; Multiple congenital anomalies; Down Syndrome/Thalessemia; Muscle dystrophy; Spinal muscular atrophy; Wilson Disease; Hemophilia; National and International Accreditation; Blood Banking regulations; Distant Testing; Clinical Trials; Medical Tourism; International Reference labs; and Diagnostics in diet.

Tickborne Borrelia Infections, An Issue of Clinics in Laboratory Medicine
Tickborne Borrelia Infections, An Issue of Clinics in Laboratory Medicine

Author: Elitza S. Theel

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2016-01-07

Total Pages: 193

ISBN-13: 0323402550

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Topics in this publication on tickborne borrelia infections include: Lyme disease epidemiology and transmission; Clinical manifestation and treatment of Lyme disease; Neuroborreliosis; Prevention of Lyme disease; Lyme disease diagnosis - serology; Lyme disease diagnosis - alternatives to serology; Lyme disease co-infections; Relapsing fever borrelia (global review); Emerging tickborne borrelia - B. miyamotoi; Lyme Disease and the immune response. Led by Elli Theel Director of the Infectious Diseases Serology Laboratory of Mayo Clinic, this issue includes authors from the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada to present their expertise on tickborne disease for the clinical pathologist, the infectious disease specialist, and other clinicians who work with patients with these diseases.

Toxicology and Drug Testing, An Issue of Clinics in Laboratory Medicine
Toxicology and Drug Testing, An Issue of Clinics in Laboratory Medicine

Author: Martin H. Bluth

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2016-11-16

Total Pages: 225

ISBN-13: 032347795X

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This issue of Clinics in Laboratory Medicine, edited by Dr. Martin Bluth, will cover a wide array of topics related to drug testing and toxicology. Experts will discuss common drugs in analgesia, toxicology techniques, errors and interferences in toxicology testing, toxicology considerations in pain and addiction medicine, toxicology in reproductive endocrinology, forensic toxicology, and toxicology in emergency medicine, among others.

Diabetes, Hematology/Coagulation in Pregnancy, An Issue of Clinics in Laboratory Medicine
Diabetes, Hematology/Coagulation in Pregnancy, An Issue of Clinics in Laboratory Medicine

Author: Winston Campbell

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2013-06-28

Total Pages: 280

ISBN-13: 145577197X

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This issue focuses on three disease sections: Diabetes, Hematology and Coagulation, and covers diagnostic and management issues during pregnancy of selected topics in each section. The chapters cover new concepts, evolving management and important impacts on the mother and unborn child.

Risk, Error and Uncertainty: Laboratory Quality Management in the Age of Metrology, An Issue of the Clinics in Laboratory Medicine
Risk, Error and Uncertainty: Laboratory Quality Management in the Age of Metrology, An Issue of the Clinics in Laboratory Medicine

Author: James O. Westgard

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2017-02-06

Total Pages: 265

ISBN-13: 032347764X

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This issue of Clinics in Laboratory Medicine entitled “Risk, Error and Uncertainty: Laboratory Quality Management in the Age of Metrology will be guest edited by Sten Westgard, James Westgard, and David Armbruster. The issue will cover a broad range of topics related to management in the laboratory including but not limited to: Metrology Perspectives; Biologic Variation Approach to Daily Laboratory; Clinical Outcome Approach to Goal Setting; Six Sigma Quality Management System; Traceability and Comparability; MU, Risk, and Sigma-metrics at Sunway; and Quality Indicators for the Total Testing Process, among others.

Laboratory Testing and Health Disparities, An Issue of the Clinics in Laboratory Medicine, E-Book
Laboratory Testing and Health Disparities, An Issue of the Clinics in Laboratory Medicine, E-Book

Author: Dina N. Greene

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2024-12-28

Total Pages: 158

ISBN-13: 0443246750

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In this issue of Clinics in Laboratory Medicine, guest editor Dr. Dina N. Greene brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Laboratory Testing and Health Disparities. Reflecting recent significant research on social determinants of health and impacts on health equity, this issue summarizes health disparities inside and outside of the lab for healthcare providers and laboratory professionals. Top experts in the field discuss laboratory professionals' unique position in mitigating health disparities, raising awareness in this critical area and making recommendations for improvement. - Contains 10 relevant, practice-oriented topics including literacy and language: improving accessibility of laboratory test results through patient portals; racism in drugs of abuse testing; inclusive clinical trials and research studies; designing laboratory utilization strategies to improve health equity; and more. - Provides in-depth clinical reviews on laboratory testing and health disparities, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. - Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.