The Rat Nervous System - An Introduction to Preparatory Techniques                   
J.P. Cassella, J. Hay, S. J. Lawson
Paperback, 116 pages
February 1997

Description
Provides an accessible guide to the dissection and perfusion of rats, placing particular emphasis on the preparation of nervous tissue for further study in the laboratory including biochemical analysis and microscopic study. Logically structured with highly illustrated chapters, the book provides a comprehensive introduction to those techniques required to provide consistent, high-quality tissues for subsequent investigation. An overview of the essential topics of animal husbandry of a high standard and minimization of discomfort is also incorporated.

Key Features

	Gross Anatomy
	Anatomy of the Nervous System
	Anesthesia
	Biological Fixation
	Brain Extraction
	Extraction of Selected Cranial Nerves, Intact Spinal Cord and Sciatic Nerves

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Pocket Guide to Clinical Microbiology
3rd Edition
Author: Patrick R. Murray, National Institutes of Health and Yvonne R. Shea, N.I.H.
Paperback
Number of Pages: 406 est., index
Publication Date: April 2004

Description
The reorganized and updated Pocket Guide to Clinical Microbiology, Third Edition, continues to present valuable quick-reference information to the clinical microbiology community in a small package.  Easily portable, this new guide retains the format of the previous two editions--condensed information on detection and identification of clinically important microbes.

The new edition introduces a second author, specifically on the mycology and mycobacteriology sections, and reflects changes in taxonomy and the emergence of new pathogens and diseases.  Reorganization efforts yield the integration of information into separate diagnostic sections, covering bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites.  Another added feature is the increased use of summary tables, which results in a user-friendly Pocket Guide.  The third edition is specifically organized to complement the Manual of Clinical Microbiology, 8th Edition.

Beyond its utility as a handy laboratory resource, the Pocket Guide to Clinical Microbiology, 3rd Edition, is also a practical tool for teaching medical technologists, pathology residents, and infectious disease fellows and offers a critical starting point for further research on topics presented.

Key Features of the Third Edition

	quick, portable reference for common clinical microbiology questions
	condensed information on detection and identification of clinically important microbes
	revised edition reflects changes in taxonomy and emergence of new pathogens and diseases
	diagnosis information of major microbe groups integrated into individual sections
	summary tables have been increased to make the guide more user-friendly
	parallels coverage of the Manual of Clinical Microbiology, 8th Edition

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Comparative Cardiovascular Dynamics of Mammals
John K-J Li Rutgers University

Publication Date: 12/5/1995
Number of Pages: 176

Description
Comparative Cardiovascular Dynamics of Mammals offers never-before-published data on the structure and function of the circulatory systems of the different mammalian species. This text explores classic allometry, dimensional analysis, and modern hemodynamics to establish similarity principles that provide a necessary and important step in understanding the natural common design and functional features of the cardiovascular systems of different mammals. 

Fluid and blood vessel mechanics, pulse transmission characteristics, cardiac energetics and mechanics, as well as heart-arterial system interaction are included in this essential reference. The sensitivity of parameters and similarity of principles in the diagnosis of cardiovascular diseases are also addressed. This book also describes the natural processes involved in the functional development of the mammalian cardiovascular system.
By using modern methods to present recent findings on the similarities and differences of the mammalian cardiovascular system, the author provides an easily understood approach to this dynamic field of study. 

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