Author Archives: Ryan

New eBook: Molecular Diagnostics: Fundamentals, Methods and Clinical Applications

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The Library has acquired a new eBook, entitled Molecular Diagnostics: Fundamentals, Methods and Clinical Applications. This text covers the fundamental principles of molecular biology, current methods, and their clinical applications, with a focus on the application of molecular concepts to diagnostic purposes and the use and interpretation of molecular-based assays in patient care.

This third edition now contains an expanded discussion of nucleic acid sequencing, with added emphasis on next generation sequencing (NGS), and updated coverage of proteomics and mass spectrometry applications.

New eBook: Bio-Engineering Approaches to Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment

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The MSK Library has recently added a new eBook to our collection, entitled Bio-Engineering Approaches to Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment. This text primarily covers the mechanical, electrical, and biomedical engineering fields. It is ideal for those working in cancer bioengineering or interdisciplinary projects.

Topical coverage includes an introduction to the fundamentals of bioengineering and engineering approaches for cancer diagnosis, cancer treatment via case studies, and sections on imaging, immunotherapy, cell therapy, drug delivery, ultrasound, and microfluidics in cancer treatment.

New eBook: The Nature of Suffering and the Goals of Nursing

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A new eBook has been added to the Library, The Nature of Suffering and the Goals of Nursing. This text contains qualitative experience of those who suffer alongside the best available evidence for person-centered palliative nursing. This 2nd edition now contains revised tenets to support nurse well-being in professional practice in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, and new content on social determinants of health and increased visibility of marginalized populations across biopsychosocial domains to support whole-person care.

MSKCC contributors to the 2nd edition of The Nature of Suffering and the Goals of Nursing include Nessa Coyle, Dr. Elena Abascal, Dr. William E. Rosa, and Renee Wisniewski