title: A brief review of the concepts related to certain modern analytical methods and their use in medical science.
abstract: A number of sophisticated analytical methods are avialable in Australia and are in current use in medical research. Some basoc knowledge is required to understand the concepts behind their use, and expertise is necessary for interpretation of the results. In this brief review, the principles behind a number of modern analytical methods such as emission spectroscopy, electron microprobe, mass spectroscopy, infra-red spectroscopy, and X-ray diffraction, have been described in simple terms. These techniques may be used in the analysis of biological specimens. a number of illustrations of their use in medical research have been given.
mesh_terms: D002623:Chemistry Techniques, Analytical / Q000379:methods*; D002769:Cholelithiasis / Q000378:metabolism; D004577:Electron Probe Microanalysis; D006801:Humans; D013058:Mass Spectrometry; D013055:Spectrophotometry, Infrared; D013057:Spectrum Analysis; D014025:Titanium / Q000032:analysis; D014961:X-Ray Diffraction
chemical_list: D014025:Titanium