Since the creation of the Journal of Pathology Informatics, there has been no lack of publications that provide platforms for researchers, clinicians, and industry professionals to publish their findings and advancements in the field of digital pathology.
Books and scientific papers serve different purposes and offer distinct values, though. They can provide a deeper exploration of a subject, and offer more comprehensive coverage. They can also include historical context, personal anecdotes, and a broader discussion of ideas.
Books are generally written for a wider audience, including laypeople and experts alike. In fact, one of the comments I received when making my own modest contribution to the body of digital pathology knowledge was that at places, I offered a rather “simplified discussion”. That being said, John Sinard did conclude that we did “a nice job of introducing a novice to digital pathology”, which is exactly what our aim was.
If you know of a relevant digital pathology book that’s not in the list below, let me know.
The list
 | Title: Virtual microscopy and virtual slides in teaching, diagnosis, and research |
 | Title: Digital pathology |
 | Title: Digital pathology |
 | Title: Travels on conferences – Evolution of digital pathology |
 | Title: Digital pathology – Historical perspectives, current concepts & future applications |
 | Title: Artificial intelligence and machine learning for digital pathology |
 | Title: Digital pathology |
 | Title: Whole slide imaging |
 | Title: Artificial intelligence and deep learning in pathology |
Caveat emptor (buyer beware)
If you’re looking for the cutting edge stuff, scientific papers are typically at communicating the latest research findings and advancements.
Books also allow authors to express their unique perspectives, opinions, and interpretations of a subject matter. You (or even the community at large) may not agree with (or care for) personal opinions. You’re already reading my blog, though, which is (almost by definition) full of my own views..
Last but not least: Scientific papers undergo rigorous peer review by experts in the field, which helps ensure the accuracy and reliability of the research findings. While books may also undergo editing and review processes, they typically do not undergo the same level of scrutiny as scientific papers.