portance of the complexity and pattern of neuronal connections was emphasized by Cajal long ago, but since the determination of the number of connections of an individual neuron is very difficult, Dr. Sholl's stimulating idea is that "the connective field of the neurons may be defined and measured in statistical terms." The background of the author led him to adopt a statistical approach to the...

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Henry has written an excellent 1200 page book on the technical aspects of clinical chemistry. Of these pages, 18 are devoted to the bibliography and 22 to the index. An attempt was made (with some degree of success) to describe principles as well as technics. Included are many useful pieces of information regarding selection of methods, notes and details required for successful performance, sou...

OBJECTIVE To assess the effects of a computerised protocol management system on the number, cost, and appropriateness of laboratory investigations requested. DESIGN A before and after intervention. SETTING A supraregional liver unit in a teaching hospital. PATIENTS 1487 consecutive patients admitted during 1990 and 1991 (one year before and one year after introduction of the system). IN...