ABC of Clinical Haematology

by Drew Provan (Editor)

Overview

Thoroughly revised and updated, ABC of Clinical Haematology is an essential guide and introduction to clinical haematology and to the treatment and management of common blood related disorders.

The fourth edition contains new chapters that reflect the most recent developments whilst other chapters have been extensively revised to include the new tests and treatments that are now available for certain conditions such as chronic leukaemia, multiple myeloma and bleeding disorders.

With contributions from leading experts in their respective fields, this text provides an ideal reference for primary care practitioners and other healthcare professionals working with patients who have blood related problems.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781118892480
Publisher:	Wiley
Publication date:	02/01/2018
Series:	ABC Series
Sold by:	JOHN WILEY & SONS
Format:	eBook
Pages:	112
File size:	14 MB
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About the Author

Drew Provan, Emeritus Reader in Autoimmune Haematology, Department of Haematology, Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK.

Table of Contents

Contributors, vii

1 Iron Deficiency Anaemia, 1
Drew Provan and Catherine Booth

2 Macrocytic Anaemias, 7
Victor Hoffbrand

3 The Hereditary Anaemias, 13
David J. Weatherall

4 Polycythaemia Vera, Essential Thrombocythaemia and Myelofibrosis, 21
Anna L. Godfrey, George S. Vassiliou and Anthony R. Green

5 Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia, 27
Jenny L. Byrne

6 The Acute Leukaemias, 33
John de Vos, Sandra Hassan and Julia Sikorska

7 Platelet Disorders, 41
Marie A. Scully and R. J. Liesner

8 Myelodysplastic Syndromes, 49
Ghulam J. Mufti and Robin Dowse

9 Multiple Myeloma, 55
Sandra Hassan and Jamie Cavenagh

10 Bleeding Disorders, Thrombosis and Anticoagulation, 61
David M. Keeling

11 Lymphoproliferative Disorders, 67
C. Hockings and C. McNamara

12 Stem Cell Transplantation, 75
Sandra Hassan and John de Vos

13 Haematological Problems in Older Adults, 81
Tom Butler and Adrian C. Newland

14 Haematological Emergencies, 85
Igor Novitzky Basso and Jim Murray

15 The Future of Haematology: The Impact of Molecular Biology and Gene Therapy, 93
Katharine Bailey, Richard Burt and Adele K. Fielding

Index

Editorial Reviews

Fifteen papers address diagnostic and clinical management topics such as: anemias, leukemias, platelet disorders, bleeding disorders, lymphomas, myelomas, hematological emergencies, bone marrow transplants, gene therapy, and future trends in the field. Includes color photographs. Distributed in the US by Login Brothers. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

Booknews

The book is designed to be easy to use and covers the symptoms, investigations, treatment, and management of conditions presented in day-to-day practice.”
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

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