Haematology E-Book
An Illustrated Colour Text
Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Medical, Specialties, Internal Medicine, Hematology, General
| Author: | Martin R. Howard, MBChB, MD, FRCP, FRCPath, Peter J Hamilton, MA, BA, BCh, FRCP, FRCPath | ISBN: | 9780702054150 |
| Publisher: | Elsevier Health Sciences | Publication: | May 30, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Churchill Livingstone | Language: | English |
| Author: | Martin R. Howard, MBChB, MD, FRCP, FRCPath, Peter J Hamilton, MA, BA, BCh, FRCP, FRCPath |
| ISBN: | 9780702054150 |
| Publisher: | Elsevier Health Sciences |
| Publication: | May 30, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Churchill Livingstone |
| Language: | English |
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.
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Concise and manageable coverage of the major blood diseases and their treatment.
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Does not overload the reader with science, unlike some competing books.
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Focus is on the haematology patient and on the practical aspects of the subject.
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Makes use of the attractive features of the ICT series - double page spreads, lots of colour illustrations, summary boxes.
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Updating to take account of recenty developments in stem cell biology.
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Increased emphasis on genomic and proteomic techniques in the diagnosis of haematological malignancy.
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Use of new imaging techniques including MRI and PET.
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Description of advances in treatment of leukaemia and lymphoma and in diagnosis and management of patients with thrombophilia and venous thrombosis.
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Development of new antimicrobial agents in management of immunosuppressed patients with infection.
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New double page spread on palliative care of patients with blood disorders.
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New illustrations.
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 malignancy.
-
Use of new imaging techniques including MRI and PET.
-
Description of advances in treatment of leukaemia and lymphoma and in diagnosis and management of patients with thrombophilia and venous thrombosis.
-
Development of new antimicrobial agents in management of immunosuppressed patients with infection.
-
New double page spread on palliative care of patients with blood disorders.
-
New illustrations.
