George Nicholas Papanicolaou

"Patterns of female disease around the world are changing as a result of advanced knowledge, changing living conditions and increasing levels of medical care. This book reflects the models and changes with research into the history of a great medical personality, Dr. George Nicholas Papanicolaou, and the evolution of his test, which has become the standard for cervical cancer screening worldwide. This is a historical development of the Pap smear from its first work in 1915 to more recent advances in technical cytology preparations. The extensive experience gained by the authors with their work in cytology laboratories and their knowledge of the results of the famous Pap smear testifies to the high scientific quality and clinical safety of their work. The book is enriched by wonderful photographic documentation of Dr. Papanicolaou's life, awards, publications, laboratories and others"--Amazon.