New Approaches to Old Techniques in Cell Handling for Microscopy [PDF]
CellsAppropriate concentrations of reagents, an absence of significant cell clumps and debris, minimization of artifacts and ensuring satisfactory cell preservation directly affect the quality of data generated and cannot be overestimated.
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Effects of Modified Gamchogeongang-Tang on Lung Injury in a Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Mice Model: An Experimental Study [PDF]
PharmaceuticalsObjectives: This study evaluated the effects of modified Gamchogeongang-tang (GGS01) on lung injury using a COPD mouse model. Methods: C57BL/6 mice were exposed to cigarette smoke extract and lipopolysaccharide and treated with GGS01 (100, 200, or 400 mg/
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Correlations between human alveolar macrophage particulate matter load, air pollution particulate matter levels, and systemic inflammation markers in Mexico City [PDF]
Scientific ReportsThis study explores potential associations among ambient particulate matter (PM) exposure, PM load in alveolar macrophage (AM), and biomarkers collected from 53 healthy, adult, nonsmoking residents of the Iztapalapa and Iztacalco municipalities in Mexico
Yeongkwon Son +12 more
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Role of Wet Mount and Cytospin Smears in Diagnosing Urothelial Carcinoma: A Descriptive Observational Study [PDF]
National Journal of Laboratory Medicine, 2022 Introduction: Most common carcinomas of lower urinary tract are of urothelial type in which, majority of them occur in the bladder. The demonstration of exfoliated neoplastic cells in urine sediment cytology is one of the choices of investigation ...
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Cell Block versus Cytospin in the Detection of Malignancy in Body Fluids: A Cross-sectional Study [PDF]
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2023 Introduction: Cytological examination of body fluids is a commonly performed investigation that provides information about inflammatory and malignant lesions, aiding in the diagnosis of effusion aetiology and potential differential diagnoses.
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Custom made filter card for cytospin: A high fidelity economical alternative
Journal of Cytology, 2015 Vani Krishnamurthy +1 more
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Diagnostic utility of cytospin in comparison to cell block in peritoneal and pleural fluid cytology
Asian Journal of Medical Sciences, 2022 Background: Fluid cytology plays an important role in delineating benign from malignant effusions, tumor staging, and also in diagnosing recurrences. Various methods are used in cytology for the preparation of smears.
Liz Maria Joseph +3 more
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Pakistan Armed Forces Medical Journal, 2021 Objective: To evaluate the cytospin slide microscopy method for detection of acid fast bacilli (AFB) in bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) fluid comparing it with concentrated smear microscopy. Study Design: Cross-sectional validation study.
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The combination of cytospin Diff-Quik and conventional cytological examination increases the diagnostic yield for malignant pleural effusion [PDF]
ERJ Open ResearchJosé M. Porcel +6 more
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Utility of disc space aspirate cell counts and differentials in the diagnosis of native vertebral osteomyelitis [PDF]
Journal of Bone and Joint Infection, 2022 Background: Aspiration of intervertebral disc space is often done to confirm the diagnosis of native vertebral osteomyelitis. A study has not been done examining the utility of cell counts and differentials of the aspirated fluid in diagnosing native ...
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