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Haematology E-Book, 4th Edition

Author :
By Martin R. Howard, MBChB, MD, FRCP, FRCPath and Peter J Hamilton, MA, BA, BCh, FRCP, FRCPath
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.
ISBN :
9780702054150
Publication Date :
30-05-2013
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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.

New to this edition
  • 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.

Key Features
  • 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.

Author Information
By Martin R. Howard, MBChB, MD, FRCP, FRCPath, Consultant Haematologist, York Health Services NHS Trust; Clinical Senior Lecturer, Hull York Medical School, York, UK and Peter J Hamilton, MA, BA, BCh, FRCP, FRCPath, Consultant Haematologist, Department of Haematology, Royal Victoria Infirmary, University of Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK