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Oncocytic carcinoid tumor of the lung: a case report of diagnostic pitfall in filter membrane preparation of bronchial washings

April 01, 2008 By: admin Category: Environmental Science and Ecology, Life Sciences

BACKGROUND: Oncocytic carcinoid tumor of the lung is a rare variant of pulmonary carcinoid. This report describes the morphologic appearance of this rare tumor on filter membrane preparation along with potential pitfalls. CASE: A 49-year-old woman presented with cough and expectoration. (more…)

Opening Up a ‘Whole New World’:Employer and Co-Worker Perspectives on Working with Individuals who use Augmentative and Alternative Communication

March 02, 2008 By: admin Category: Health Sciences, Medicine and Dentistry

Abstract Fourteen employers and co-workers who worked with individuals who used augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) completed a survey describing their employment experiences. A qualitative analysis identified four major themes in the responses: (a) benefits of employing individuals who use AAC, (b) challenges to the employment situation, (c) supports to the employment situation, and (d) recommendations for improving employment outcomes for individuals who use AAC. (more…)

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