Download or read book Infertility Management Series Basic Laboratory Procedure in ART written by Juan A Garcia-Velasco and published by Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers. This book was released on 2018-07-31 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Part of the recognised Infertility Management Series, this handbook is a complete guide to basic laboratory procedures in assisted reproductive technology (ART). The book guides clinicians step by step through the processes, beginning with discussion on semen analysis, cryopreservation of semen samples, and semen selection, to embryo culture, selection and transfer, and oocyte and embryo vitrification. The final chapters cover time-lapse imaging - a new technology for embryo development, design and equipment for the laboratory, and future developments in ART laboratory procedures, including the development of gametes from stem cells. Compiled by a recognised team of editors and contributors, the text is enhanced by clinical photographs, illustrations and tables. Other titles in the series include: Investigating Infertility, Intrauterine Insemination, Practical Management of Male Infertility, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Handbook of Ovarian Stimulation, and Abnormalities of the Pelvis. Key points Part of Infertility Management Series providing complete guide to basic laboratory procedures in ART Guides clinicians step by step through the various processes Highly illustrated with photographs, diagrams and tables Edited by recognised team of experts in reproductive medicine
Download or read book Handbook of the Laboratory Diagnosis and Treatment of Infertility written by Brooks A. Keel and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 1990-06-22 with total page 450 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides comprehensive, detailed, and step-by-step descriptions of materials and methods currently used in laboratory procedures within the infertility clinic. It addresses the numerous highly sophisticated procedures resulting from research in the area of laboratory diagnosis and treatment of infertility. Among those procedures covered are:
Download or read book Quality Management in ART Clinics written by Fabiola Bento and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-11-13 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the last decades, major advances have been made in assisted reproductive technologies (ART) and the public demand for these procedures has increased globally. All ART clinics, from those just starting out to the well established, must employ the latest equipment and implement the best practices, while ensuring that their resources are effectively engaged to optimize patient outcomes. This is a tenet of the fiduciary role of physicians and it is increasingly recognized as a quantifiable goal regulated by formal certifications and accreditations. Quality management protocols such as those proposed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) are being rapidly adopted as standards of measure. Quality Management in ART Clinics: A Practical Guide provides easily adoptable ways to implement and improve formalized quality management systems. Essential to any clinic to achieve best practices and maintenance of formal regulatory certifications, this book brings together the know-how of experienced opinion leaders operating in key areas worldwide. The book offers an overview of primary regulations in the ART field, with attention to quality management demands, and links specific requirements to practical steps for implementation. Filled with process and procedure examples, flow diagrams and administrative form templates, this book is the first of its kind, gathering the necessary elements for optimizing practice, management, and quality assurance.
Download or read book Handbook of the Assisted Reproduction Laboratory written by Brooks A. Keel and published by CRC-Press. This book was released on 2000-07-01 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With the advent of Assisted Reproductive Technologies, our understanding of the reproductive system in both men and women has progressed in an exponential manner. Along with this increase in knowledge has emerged new and advanced laboratories performing unique techniques aimed at diagnosing and treating infertility problems. And as these laboratories expand, the need for properly trained technicians has also emerged. But while many ART labs are staffed with biologists well trained in reproductive research techniques, they lack the necessary skills to effectively manage these labs. The Handbook of the Assisted Reproduction Laboratory addresses many of the management issues and basic background information on reproductive biology and medicine needed by the technicians staffing and directing these ART labs. Internationally recognized experts in the field discuss various topics in this handbook, which: Reviews male and female reproductive systems and processes Discusses the clinical diagnosis and management of male and female infertility Provides new information on the state-of-the-art techniques of egg and embryo culture, micromanipulation, and biopsy Presents various aspects of quality control, quality assurance, and clinical laboratory management With its in-depth analysis of management issues, as well as basic background information on reproductive biology and medicine, the Handbook of the Assisted Reproduction Laboratory serves as an ideal guide for current investigation and as a stimulus for future developments in the field.
Download or read book Andrological Evaluation of Male Infertility written by Ashok Agarwal and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-07-26 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This state-of-the-art laboratory manual includes 20 clinical protocols used daily for the investigation of the infertile male, presented with easy to understand, step-by-step methodology. The protocols are arranged from routine to advanced laboratory procedures common to clinical practice, including computer-assisted semen analysis, sperm preparation for IUI by density gradient and swim-up, sperm cryopreservation, and sperm DNA fragmentation test by TUNEL method, among others. The methodology in each protocol follows best practice guidelines made clearer by professionally hand-drawn illustrations covering most of the important steps and equipment. The authors, hailing from the world-renowned Andrology Center at Cleveland Clinic, have over 50 years of combined first-hand experience in managing very busy diagnostic and research facilities in male infertility and andrology. The book will be an indispensable resource for thousands of laboratory technologists, clinicians and reproductive professionals (andrologists, embryologist, etc.) engaged in the diagnosis and management of infertile men around the world.
Download or read book Textbook of Assisted Reproductive Techniques written by David K. Gardner and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2004-07-26 with total page 1004 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Updated and expanded, Textbook of Assisted Reproductive Techniques, Second Edition, Laboratory and Clinical Perspectives provides a authoritative manual for the entire IVF team. There are many books on IVF procedure, but none have combined the laboratory and clinical aspects to cover the subject so comprehensively. The book brings together leading medical and scientific experts to describe, in a clear and concise manner, the hows, whys, and reasoning behind ART. The laboratory procedures section provides step-by-step how-tos for setting up the ART laboratory, covering everything that has to do with surroundings, equipment, conditions, quality control, and accreditation for the laboratory. The clinical techniques section discusses patient care from investigation to management to complications. New chapters cover: stem cells, genetic analysis, the role of the nurse, stress and outcomes, management of hydrosalpinx, prognostic assessment of ovarian reserve, quality management, setting up a national registry, health economic aspects, fertility preservation strategies, vitrification of oocytes, and more. One of the things that makes this book so special is its contributors, all of whom are world leaders in the field and experts in their specific topic. The information is presented in a highly visual manner, making methods and protocols easy to find and understand. The book gives research fellows insight into technical developments, provides clinical and scientific teams with the A to Zs of setting up an embryology laboratory, and supplies seasoned professionals with a review of the newest techniques and advances.
Download or read book A Practical Guide to Setting Up an IVF Lab Embryo Culture Systems and Running the Unit written by Alex C Varghese and published by JP Medical Ltd. This book was released on 2013-07-30 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a complete guide to setting up an IVF laboratory. Beginning with an introduction to the history and the basics, the following chapters take clinicians through the full set up and management process, from air quality control and cryopreservation facilities, to morphological embryo assessment, sperm processing and selection techniques, to document management systems. A separate chapter provides an update on semen analysis based on World Health Organisation (WHO) standards and interpretation of results. Written by an extensive author and editor team from the UK, Europe and the USA, this practical manual is invaluable for embryologists and IVF specialists planning to set up and manage an IVF laboratory successfully. Key points Practical guide to setting up and managing an IVF laboratory Provides step by step process Includes chapter on semen analysis based on WHO standards and interpretation of results Extensive author and editor team from UK, Europe and USA
Download or read book The Subfertility Handbook written by Gabor Kovacs and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1997-09-11 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An essential, practical guide for clinicians treating patients with infertility.
Download or read book The Art Science of Assisted Reproductive Techniques ART written by Gautam N Allahbadia and published by JP Medical Ltd. This book was released on 2017-07-17 with total page 901 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This second edition has been extensively revised to bring clinicians fully up to date with the latest technologies and advances in the field of assisted reproductive techniques (ART). Each section is dedicated to a sub specialty, from polycystic ovary syndrome, ART procedures, and laboratory issues, to implantation, cryopreservation, endoscopy, ultrasound and more. A section entitled ‘contemporary thoughts’ examines the improvement of IVF outcome, ART and older women, and HIV and ART, and another discusses third party reproduction. Edited by internationally recognised experts in reproductive medicine, this comprehensive guide is highly illustrated with clinical photographs and diagrams to enhance learning. Previous edition (9781841844497) published in 2004. Key points Fully revised, second edition providing latest advances in ART Complete section dedicated to third party reproduction Highly experienced, internationally recognised editor and author team Previous edition (9781841844497) published in 2004
Download or read book A Practical Guide to Basic Laboratory Andrology written by Consultant in Laboratory Andrology Lars Bjorndahl and published by . This book was released on 2014-05-14 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Extensively illustrated handbook covering the procedures that are undertaken in andrology and ART laboratories to analyse and assess male-factor infertility.
Download or read book Practical Infertility Management written by Duru Shah and published by Orient Blackswan. This book was released on 2002 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Infertility Is Defined As The Inability To Become Pregnannt (In A Woman) Or Cause A Pregnancy (In A Male). The Purpose Of This Book Is To Provide A Stepwise Approach To The Diagnosis And Treatment Of An Infertile Couple. It Describes The Detailed Workup, Such As Hormonal Evaluation And Transvaginal Sonography, That Is Essential For Accurate Diagnosis. The Various Options Available To The Clinician, From Ovulation Induction To Ovum Donation And Cryopresevation, Are Also Explained. The Possible Complications As Well As Failures Are Also Described. It Is Important To Actively Suggest Adoption As An Alternative When Treatment Fails. The Clinician Should Always Offer This Option To Prospective Parents.
Download or read book Standard Operational Procedures in Reproductive Medicine written by Botros Rizk and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2017-02-24 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Compiled by two experts in Reproductive Medicine, with contributions from internationally respected specialists, this innovative text lets the whole team in Reproductive Medicine get literally on the same page. Taking a cook-book approach to the operational procedures in the laboratory and in the clinic, it details what needs to be prepared in advance, what needs to be prepared earlier the same day, and what steps to take before, during, and after the procedure itself. This is an essential tool for ensuring all staff - whether experienced or starters - can be confident in their tasks and are in touch with what is expected of them and their colleagues.
Download or read book Practical Manual of In Vitro Fertilization written by Zsolt Peter Nagy and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-04-23 with total page 684 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Practical Manual of In Vitro Fertilization: Advanced Methods and Novel Devices is a unique, accessible title that provides a complete review of the most well-established and current diagnostic and treatment techniques comprising in vitro fertilization. Throughout the chapters, a uniform structure is employed, including a brief abstract, a keyword glossary, a step-by-step protocol of the laboratory procedures, several pages of expert commentary, key issues of clinical concern, and a list of references. The result is a readily accessible, high quality reference guide for reproductive endocrinologists, urologists, embryologists, biologists and research scientists. The Manual also offers an excellent description of novel procedures that will likely be employed in the near future. An indispensable resource for physicians and basic scientists, the Practical Manual of In Vitro Fertilization: Advanced Methods and Novel Devices is an invaluable reference and addition to the literature.
Download or read book Assisted Reproductive Technology Surveillance written by Dmitry M. Kissin and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2019-07-04 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers a comprehensive guide to assisted reproductive technology surveillance, describing its history, global variations, and best practices.
Download or read book Principles and Practice of Assisted Reproductive Technology written by Kamini A Rao and published by JP Medical Ltd. This book was released on 2018-09-30 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The second edition of this three-volume set brings practitioners and trainees fully up to date with the latest advances in Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART). Volume One begins with an introduction to infertility, describing physiology, endocrinology and infertility in both men and women. The following sections provide in depth discussion on ART, from ovulation induction, intrauterine insemination, and ART techniques, to third party reproduction, complications, outcomes and future clinical applications. The second volume is dedicated to laboratory aspects of In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) andrology, and ethical and legal issues, whilst Volume Three is an atlas of human embryology. This practical manual is an invaluable reference for clinicians specialising in infertility management and includes more than 1300 full colour photographs, diagrams and tables to enhance understanding. Key points Fully revised, second edition of three-volume set presenting latest advances in ART Each volume dedicated to specific topic – Infertility, IVF & Andrology, and Atlas of Embryology Includes more than 1300 clinical photographs, diagrams and tables Previous edition (9789350907368) published in 2013
Download or read book INFERTILITY Diagnosis Management and IVF written by Anil Dubey and published by JP Medical Ltd. This book was released on 2012-05-18 with total page 526 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a comprehensive guide to the diagnosis and management of infertility. Beginning with an introduction to infertility and fertility testing, the following chapters discuss the causes and treatment of both male and female infertility, In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF), guidelines for infertility treatments and birth defects. The final sections examine regulatory issues and social and emotional aspects of assisted reproductive technology (ART). Authored by renowned experts in the USA, this manual includes more than 200 colour images and illustrations.
Download or read book Quality Control in the Assisted Reproductive Technology Laboratory written by Durai P and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2024-03-01 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide provides an overview of quality control in ART laboratories. It explores frameworks and essential tools necessary for effective quality management. The fields of monitoring, equipment maintenance, and the intricate aspects of embryo care and cryopreservation are thoroughly examined. The significance of the ART lab witnessing system is highlighted, demonstrating the seamless integration of both manual and electronic witnessing tools. Readers will gain insights into the roles played by KPIs and SOPs. For aspiring embryologists, this guide offers an exploration of training techniques, addressing the inherent challenges of the field. Practical coping strategies are provided to help navigate these stressors successfully. With real-world case studies and discussions on laboratory design, this resource serves as a guide to achieving excellence in ART. It emphasizes the importance of balancing patient care, procedural accuracy, and practitioner well-being.
