RT Journal
T1 CLinical chemistry in practical medicine.
JF Archives of Internal Medicine
JO Archives of Internal Medicine
YR 1939
FD January 1
VO 63
IS 1
SP 200
OP 200
DO 10.1001/archinte.1939.00180180210021
UL http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/archinte.1939.00180180210021
AB This little book deals with the "chemical" diagnostic procedures commonly used in the clinic. In addition to descriptions of technic, there are brief paragraphs on the rationale of the various tests. Some of the outstanding topics are basal metabolism, acid base balance and renal function. The main criticism of this work is that little seems to be added to what is already readily accessible in a dozen places. The section on examination of the stomach contents displays a disregard of modern concepts and is the most unsatisfactory part of a book which at best arouses little enthusiasm.