Foster M Johns (6 results)

paperback. 13 pages. (pp. 567-579) EXTRACTED FROM: The Journal of Experimental Medicine. Vol. 165, 1912. Slim 8vo, modern wrappers. N.Y., 1912. GM 5255.1.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book by the author is a comprehensive guide to clinical laboratory diagnostics, providing a practical approach to common laboratory examinations. It is an excellent resource for students and practicing laboratory professionals who need a well-rounded understanding of essential laboratory techniques and their applications in diagnosing various conditions. The book begins by familiarizing readers with essential laboratory equipment and microscopy techniques, including blood collection and preparation of blood smears for differential leukocyte counts, malaria parasite identification, and typhoid agglutination testing. The author provides detailed instructions for conducting specific laboratory tests, including urinalysis, gastric juice analysis, fecal examinations for parasites and ova, and laboratory procedures for diagnosing conditions such as pyorrhea, meningitis, diphtheria, and gonorrhea. The author also includes a chapter on performing and interpreting the Wassermann serum test for syphilis, a widely used serological test developed in the early 20th century. The book concludes with a comprehensive appendix listing necessary materials, equipment, and reagents for carrying out the laboratory tests described in the text. This book is a valuable resource for individuals seeking a practical understanding of clinical laboratory diagnostics and the essential techniques and procedures used in this field. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

8vo, 168pp. + 16C. Original dark blue cloth with gilt lettering on sine, very feintly edgeworn. Numerou intricate b/w diagramatic illustrions, in addition to b/w photographic and histological microphical illustrations, several of which are in colour. A beautiful copy in near-fine condition. First edition.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. First edition. 167+(16) pages, 39 figures in the text. Very good condition, just a hint of the front hinge weakening. No owner names.

Hardcover. 1st Edition. First edition. Bookplate to front pastedown. Internally clean, bright, and unmarked. Moderate wear to boards. Firmly bound.

Blue Cloth. Condition: Very Good. Photographs/Diagrams (illustrator). First Edition. Owner's signature on fep, age toned end papers, else textblock is clean and tight. Light age toning to the top page edges. Bumping to head and foot of spine and less so to the corners. 167pp., including index. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Hardcover.