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Book SynopsisBiomedical scientists are the foundation of modern healthcare, from cancer screening to diagnosing HIV, from blood transfusion for surgery to food poisoning and infection control. Without biomedical scientists, the diagnosis of disease, the evaluation of the effectiveness of treatment, and research into the causes and cures of disease would not be possible.The Fundamentals of Biomedical Science series has been written to reflect the challenges of practicing biomedical science today. It draws together essential basic science with insights into laboratory practice to show how an understanding of the biology of disease is coupled to the analytical approaches that lead to diagnosis. Assuming only a minimum of prior knowledge, the series reviews the full range of disciplines to which a Biomedical Scientist may be exposed - from microbiology to cytopathology to transfusion science. Clinical Immunology gives the new biomedical scientist an insight into the function of the immune system, the f
Trade ReviewReview from previous edition The main strength is the description of the methods used in a laboratory setting. This is a unique feature and makes it stand out from other textbooks in the area. * Dr Fiona L. Henriquez, University of the West of Scotland *
Using case studies really helps to integrate knowledge in an applied context. Students not only get to understand what is happening, but they begin to see why this is important, how this can affect the patient, and what it could mean to them in the diagnostic laboratory. * Glenn Hussey, Keele University *
This excellent book would be particularly useful for undergraduates aiming to enter a career in biomedical science, and also a worthwhile read for trainee and practising biomedical scientists. * Immunology News *
Table of Contents1. Introduction to the clinical immunology laboratory ; 2. Immunoglobulins ; 3. Allergy ; 4. Complement ; 5. Autoimmune rheumatological disease ; 6. Autoimmune kidney disease ; 7. Organ specific autoimmunity ; 8. Autoimmune skin disorders ; 9. Autoimmune liver disease ; 10. Neuroimmunology ; 11. Flow cytometry and primary immunodeficiency ; 12. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) ; 13. Histocompatibility and immunogenetics
