Biomedical subjects

W C Hook

Publications and source records attributed to W C Hook.

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PubMed1992

Human immunodeficiency virus testing: update.

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) types 1 and 2 have been associated with the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). The detection of HIV infections is based on the screening of serum samples for the presence of antibodies to HIV proteins. Serum samples that test positive on screening must be assayed by a confirmatory test to provide a definitive report on the presence of HIV infection. This article reviews the currently available screening and confirmatory testing procedures and their limitations.

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome↗

PubMed1991

Laboratory instruments for the physician's office laboratory: technology and cost-benefits.

During the past two decades, medicine has witnessed the decentralization of laboratory testing from the hospital into the physician's office. This article focuses on the technical aspects of the instruments now available for laboratory testing in the physician's office. Consideration is given to specific instruments, methods, and cost-benefit.

Blood Cell Count↗

PubMed1991

Blood glucose monitors: technology for home healthcare.

Blood glucose self-monitoring offers several advantages. This article, the first in a series, focuses on the types of monitors currently marketed and their limitations. Because optimal patient care rests with operator training, this article also places emphasis on the need to properly train those who will be performing blood glucose monitoring.

Blood Glucose Self-Monitoring↗