Conceptual Advances In Pathology An Issue Of Clinics In Laboratory Medicine E Book

This issue of Clinics in Laboratory Medicine titled, "Conceptual Advances in Pathology" addresses the key factors impacting pathology and details the technology surrounding the field. The Guest Editor, Zoltan Oltvai, MD., splits the issue into three sections; Technological Advances, Process Advances, Educational and Practice Needs, and the Business of Pathology.

This issue of Clinics in Laboratory Medicine, Guest Edited by Zoltan Oltvai, MD, will focus on Conceptual Advances in Pathology. The issue will discuss the convergence of anatomic pathology, clinical pathology and genomics and other sciences, with the technological underpinning of digital pathology. Topics will include: CAD in digital pathology and Modeling protein motion.

In this issue of Clinics in Laboratory Medicine, guest editor Dr. Christopher Hergott brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Advances in Clinical Cytometry. Flow cytometry is an essential tool in biology, pathology, and medicine thanks to its combination with the advancements in computer sciences. In this issue, top experts inform readers on the various aspects of clinical cytometry and its applications in the field, as well as new technologies. Contains 11 practice-oriented topics including immunophenotypic profile of the healthy human bone marrow; advances in monitoring and prognostication for lymphoma by flow cytometry; clinical flow cytometry for Hodgkin’s lymphoma; clinical cytometry and translational drug development; and more. Provides in-depth clinical reviews of advances in clinical cytometry, 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.

This issue of Clinics in Laboratory Medicine will focus on Clinical Pathology and is edited by Geza S. Bodor. Topics include, but are not limited to, Steroid measurement / Salivary cortisol measurement, Protein testing by LCMSMS, LCMSMS in the Clinical Laboratory, Laboratory Standards for Clinical LCMSMS, The need to teach LCMSMS to clinical laboratory scientists, MALDI-TOF in the clinical laboratory, MALDI TOF MS in the clinical microbiology laboratory, LCMSMS method development consideration in clinical laboratory practice, Cancer diagnosis using mass spectrometry, Adulteration and LCMSMS drug testing, Diagnosis of inherited metabolic disorders using LCMSMS, Harmonization of LCMSMS protein assays, Vitamin D testing by LCMSMS versus by immunoassay, Pain management testing by LCMSMS, and Development of FDA approved clinical mass spectrometer.

In this issue of Clinics in Laboratory Medicine, guest editor Dr. Linoj Samuel brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Point of Care Testing. Top experts discuss the challenges, techniques, and data collection for point of care and at-home testing options for COVID-19, fungal pathogens, and STDs in various demographics, among other key topics. Contains 10 practice-oriented topics including point of care testing during the COVID-19 pandemic: challenges and pitfalls; will antigen testing remain relevant in point of care testing; the role of point of care testing in specific populations; lab at home: is at-home testing the new normal; point of care testing for sexually transmitted diseases; and more. Provides in-depth clinical reviews on point of care testing, 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.

This updated issue of Clinics in Laboratory Medicine, edited by Martin H. Bluth, will focus on Molecular Pathology. Topics include, but are not limited to, The Impact of Molecular Pathology on the Practice of Pathology; Molecular pathology techniques; Clinical Implication of MicroRNAs in Molecular Pathology; Diagnostic Molecular Microbiology; Molecular Pathology in Transfusion Medicine; Molecular Diagnosis of Hematopoietic Neoplasms; Molecular Diagnostics in Colorectal Carcinoma; Molecular Diagnostics in the Neoplasms of Small Intestine and Appendix; Molecular Diagnostics in Esophageal and Gastric Neoplasms; Molecular Diagnostics in the Neoplasms of the Pancreas, Liver, Gall Bladder, and Extrahepatic Biliary Tract; Current Applications of Molecular Genetic Technologies to the Diagnosis and Treatment of Cutaneous Melanocytic Neoplasms; Breast Carcinoma; and Gynecologic Cancers.

Pathology of lung cancers is presented, along with targeted therapies current in 2010. Additionally, asbestosis, mesothelioma, and malignant lymphomas are presented with reference to their features, differential diagnoses, and prognosis. Topics include: Bronchioloalveolar carcinoma and minimally invasive adenocarcinoma; Neuroendocrine tumors; Lung carcinoma staging problems; Targeted therapies in lung cancer; Benign and malignant mesothelial proliferations; Asbestos related lung disease; Primary Lymphoproliferative diseases of the lung; Vasculitis; and Small airway disease.