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Immunoassay of Hormones. Edited by G. E. W. Wolstenholme and Margaret P. Cameron. Little Brown & Co., Boston, 1962. 419 pages. $10.75.
interest by the nation’s vascular surgeons. Dr. Wesolowski’s researches in the use of various grafts are well known and the present voIume is a thorough evaIuation of various Iong term studies of autografts, homografts and plastic fabric prosthesis. A tremendous amount of experimental data is incorporated in the voIume, and studies have been carefully planned and executed. The work represents a foIIow-up study of several years after imptantation of the various materials in most instances utilizing the pig as the laboratory anima1. Pertinent concIusions are drawn regarding the relative merits of the different types of grafts, and the essential differences between different types of plastic fabric prostheses. AIthough this book wilI appeal to a rather limited audience, it should find an important place in the library of every vascular surgeon. S. A. M.
This voIume is another excellent member of a series of colloquia which present a definitive picture of basic developments in endocrinoIogy. The oDenine: chaDters are devoted to a discussion of the &sic I;rinciples of immunochemistry as they relate to hormonal assays. This enables the casua1 reader to readily grasp the more technical aspects of the succeeding chapters. Included in the text are descriDtions of the recent refinements in immunoassay procedures for human growth hormone, insuIin, thyrotropin, ACTH, prolactin and glucagon. The fact that the latter two hormones are Iess fuIIv expIained does not reffect a lack of interest. bui rather imr>Iies that the entire fieId of Dro: tein hormone issay is still in its early stag& of development. The colloquia is concluded by a panel discussion of methods for intracellular detection and Iocalization of hormones. D. E. M. 1
d
Outline of Orthopaedics. By John Crawford Adams, M.D.
The Spread of Carcinoma Nohl.
of the Bronchus.
Evaluation of Tissue and Prosthetic By Sidmund A. Wesolowski, M.D.
1
Vascular
1961.
This book is a thorough and concise account of the more common congenita1 and acquired conditions encountered in orthopedic surgery. Fractures, however, are not considered, nor are rare bone and joint diseases. The materia1 is presented cIearly. Minutiae are not discussed, and the scope of the book is such that it shouId be well suited for medica student use and for practitioners with a casual interest in orthopedic surgery. It is adequately illustrated. The roentgenograms are well chosen and well reproduced. Operative technics are not within the scope of the book and the names only of the procedures are mentioned. The approach to treatment is conservative. The author is to be congratulated for his efforts. This book f3Is a need for a brief, readabIe text for the nonfracture problems in orthopedic surgery. w. s. s.
By H. C.
This monograph is a vaIuabIe contribution to the literature on bronchogenic carcinoma. It is based on the study of 211 surgica1 cases. The mechanism of 1vmDhatic and hematogenous spread of bro&Gogenic carcinoma is thoroughIy discussed, and its bearing upon the extent of surgery and prognosis in this disease is exr>lained. The iIlustrations are Dertinent and clear. The bibliography is excellent. The book should be studied by al1 thoracic surgeons, and should be avaiIabIe as a reference book in surgical libraries. K. P. K. 1
4th ed. Williams and Wilkins Co., Baltimore,
Grafts.
The latest voIume in the series of American Lectures in Surgery wiII be received with great 107
American
Journal
OJ Surgery,
Volume 1o6. July 1963
Immunoassay of Hormones. Edited by G. E. W. Wolstenholme and Margaret P. Cameron. Little Brown & Co., Boston, 1962. 419 pages. $10.75.
interest by the nation’s vascular surgeons. Dr. Wesolowski’s researches in the use of various grafts are well known and the present voIume is a thorough evaIuation of various Iong term studies of autografts, homografts and plastic fabric prosthesis. A tremendous amount of experimental data is incorporated in the voIume, and studies have been carefully planned and executed. The work represents a foIIow-up study of several years after imptantation of the various materials in most instances utilizing the pig as the laboratory anima1. Pertinent concIusions are drawn regarding the relative merits of the different types of grafts, and the essential differences between different types of plastic fabric prostheses. AIthough this book wilI appeal to a rather limited audience, it should find an important place in the library of every vascular surgeon. S. A. M.
This voIume is another excellent member of a series of colloquia which present a definitive picture of basic developments in endocrinoIogy. The oDenine: chaDters are devoted to a discussion of the &sic I;rinciples of immunochemistry as they relate to hormonal assays. This enables the casua1 reader to readily grasp the more technical aspects of the succeeding chapters. Included in the text are descriDtions of the recent refinements in immunoassay procedures for human growth hormone, insuIin, thyrotropin, ACTH, prolactin and glucagon. The fact that the latter two hormones are Iess fuIIv expIained does not reffect a lack of interest. bui rather imr>Iies that the entire fieId of Dro: tein hormone issay is still in its early stag& of development. The colloquia is concluded by a panel discussion of methods for intracellular detection and Iocalization of hormones. D. E. M. 1
d
Outline of Orthopaedics. By John Crawford Adams, M.D.
The Spread of Carcinoma Nohl.
of the Bronchus.
Evaluation of Tissue and Prosthetic By Sidmund A. Wesolowski, M.D.
1
Vascular
1961.
This book is a thorough and concise account of the more common congenita1 and acquired conditions encountered in orthopedic surgery. Fractures, however, are not considered, nor are rare bone and joint diseases. The materia1 is presented cIearly. Minutiae are not discussed, and the scope of the book is such that it shouId be well suited for medica student use and for practitioners with a casual interest in orthopedic surgery. It is adequately illustrated. The roentgenograms are well chosen and well reproduced. Operative technics are not within the scope of the book and the names only of the procedures are mentioned. The approach to treatment is conservative. The author is to be congratulated for his efforts. This book f3Is a need for a brief, readabIe text for the nonfracture problems in orthopedic surgery. w. s. s.
By H. C.
This monograph is a vaIuabIe contribution to the literature on bronchogenic carcinoma. It is based on the study of 211 surgica1 cases. The mechanism of 1vmDhatic and hematogenous spread of bro&Gogenic carcinoma is thoroughIy discussed, and its bearing upon the extent of surgery and prognosis in this disease is exr>lained. The iIlustrations are Dertinent and clear. The bibliography is excellent. The book should be studied by al1 thoracic surgeons, and should be avaiIabIe as a reference book in surgical libraries. K. P. K. 1
4th ed. Williams and Wilkins Co., Baltimore,
Grafts.
The latest voIume in the series of American Lectures in Surgery wiII be received with great 107
American
Journal
OJ Surgery,
Volume 1o6. July 1963