Haematology An Illustrated Colour Text

Name: Haematology An Illustrated Colour Text
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ISBN: 9780702051395

ISBN-10: 070205139X

ISBN-13: 9780702051395

Edition: 4th 2013

Authors: Martin R. Howard, Peter J. Hamilton

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This textbook on haematology in the Illustrated Colour Text series is suitable for medical students, junior doctors and others needing a concise and practical introduction to the subject.Concise and manageable coverage of the major blood diseases and their treatment.Does not overload the reader with science, unlike some competing books.Focus is on the haematology patient and on the practical aspects of the subject.Makes use of the attractive features of the ICT series - double page spreads, lots of colour illustrations, summary boxes.Updating to take account of recenty developments in stem cell biology.Increased emphasis on genomic and proteomic techniques in the diagnosis of haematological…

Book details

List price: $29.99
Edition: 4th
Copyright year: 2013
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Publication date: 7/1/2013
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 133
Size: 8.25" wide x 11.50" long x 0.30" tall
Weight: 1.034
Language: English



Anatomy And Physiogy


The bone marrow


Red cells


Neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils and monocytes


Lymphocytes


The spleen


Haemostasis


The Haematology Patient


History taking


Examining hte patient


Laboratory haematology I - Blood and bone marrow


Laboratory haematology II - Coagulation and the acute phase response


Anaemia


Introduction and classification


Iron deficiency anaemia


Megaloblastic anaemia


Haemolytic anaemiaI - General features and inherited disorders


Haemolytic anaemia II - Acquired disorders


The thalassaemias


Sickle cell syndromes


Anaemia of chronic disorders


Leukaemia


Introduction


Acute myeloid leukaemia


Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia


Chronic myeloid leukaemia


Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia


Other leukaemias


The myelodysplastic syndromes


Aplastic anaemia


Chemotherapy and related treatments


Stem cell transplantation


Lymphoma And Myeloma


Hodgkin's lymphoma


Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma


Myeloma


Myeloproliferative Disorders


Polycythaemia


Essential thrombocythaemia and myelofibrosis


Haemostasis And Thrombosis


Thrombocytopenia


Disorders of platelet function and vascular purpuras


Haemophilia


Von Willebrand's disease and other inherited coagulation disorders


Acquired disorders of coagulation


Thrombophilia anticoagulation and thrombolytic therapy


Blood Transfusion


Blood groups and blood testing clinical practice


Special Situations


The immunosuppressed patient


Pregnancy


Paediatric haematology


Systemic disease


The developing world


Palliative Care


Recent Advances In Haematology


Molecular biology


Potential advances in treatment


Pratcial Procedures


Venepuncture and venous access


Bone marrow aspiration and trephine biopsy