Flow Cytometric Analysis in Hematopathology Diagnosis Gerard Lozanski Alejandro A. Gru INTRODUCTION Multicolor flow cytometric analysis (FCA) is routinely used in diagnostic hematopathology. FCA allows for rapid and accurate characterization…
Molecular Biology of T-Cell Lymphoma Anjali Mishra Pierluigi Porcu INTRODUCTION T-cell lymphomas represent a group of lymphoproliferative disorders of T-cell origin. T-cell lymphomas tend to be rare, heterogeneous, and more…
Mononuclear Phagocytes of the Skin Sena J. Lee András Schaffer INTRODUCTION The mononuclear phagocyte system (MPS) is composed of at least three subsets of tissue histiocytes including monocytes, macrophages, and…
NK Cell Immunobiology Aharon G. Freud INTRODUCTION Natural killer (NK) cells are innate lymphoid cells (ILCs) that have a characteristic large granular lymphocyte morphology and that are able to recognize…
Cutaneous B-Cell Immunobiology Alejandro A. Gru INTRODUCTION Originally termed skin-associated lymphoid tissue (SALT), the “skin immune system” (SIS) comprises specialized skin-resident immune cells, as well as immunocompetent skin-trophic lymphocytes constantly…
Cutaneous T-Cell Immunobiology Andy C. Hsi András Schaffer INTRODUCTION The skin is the largest organ of the human body and functions as a physical and immunologic barrier against external pathogens…
Concepts of Vertebral Motion Dysfunction In the application of manual medicine procedures to the vertebral column, it is essential to make appropriate, accurate diagnosis of vertebral somatic dysfunction (see Chapter…
Normal Vertebral Motion In this chapter, we focus on the anatomy, kinematics, and biomechanics of the vertebral column. The goal is to give the reader an understanding and appreciation of…
Principles of Structural Diagnosis Structural diagnosis in manual medicine is directed toward evaluation of the musculoskeletal system with the goal of identification of the presence and significance of somatic dysfunction(s)….
The Manipulative Prescription In the practice of medicine, it is essential that an accurate diagnosis be made before the institution of either curative or palliative therapy. When a therapeutic intervention…
