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Books in Hematology

This collection covers blood disorders, coagulation, and hematopoiesis. Supporting clinicians, researchers, and students, it features advances in diagnosis, treatment, and transfusion medicine for conditions like anemia, leukemia, and clotting disorders.

  • Risk Management in Transfusion Medicine

    • 1st Edition
    • J. Mills Barbeau
    • English
    Get a quick, expert overview of risk management in transfusion medicine from Dr. James Mills Barbeau. This practical resource presents a summary of today’s state-of-the-art techniques for reducing harm during all phases of transfusion practice, including blood collection, testing, processing, clinical assessment, and transfusion. It’s an easy-to-read, one-stop resource for managing and mitigating the various levels of risk in a variety of transfusion settings and scenarios.

  • Consultative Hemostasis and Thrombosis

    • 4th Edition
    • Craig S. Kitchens + 2 more
    • English
    With authoritative coverage of rare and common hemostatic disorders, Consultative Hemostasis and Thrombosis, 4th Edition, keeps you both up to date with all that’s new in this fast-moving field as well as reviewing background and development and citing pertinent classical literature. Broad differential diagnoses are provided, underscoring the editors’ position that correct treatment begins with correct diagnosis. This trusted resource by Drs. Craig S. Kitchens, Craig M. Kessler, Barbara A. Konkle, Michael B. Streiff, and David A. Garcia is designed for rapid reference and critical decision making at the point of care.

  • Thalassemia, An Issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 32-2
    • Ali Taher
    • English
    This issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics, edited by Dr. Ali Taher, focuses on Thalassemia. Topics include, but are not limited to, Molecular basis and genetic modifiers; Evolving spectrum of epidemiology; Clinical classification; Ineffective erythropoiesis, anemia and iron overload; Hypercoagulability and vascular disease; Clinical complications and their management; Transfusion and iron chelation therapy; Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation in Thalassemia; Gene therapy and genome editing; Emerging therapies; Quality of life; Advances in understanding pathophysiology and treatment of fertility, pregnancy, and prenatal diagnosis in Thalassemia; and MRI for iron overload.

  • Dacie y Lewis. Hematologia practica

    • 12th Edition
    • Barbara J. Bain + 2 more
    • Spanish
    La presente edicion cubre todas las tecnicas empleadas en el diagnostico y tratamiento de los pacientes con enfermedades hematologicas, desde las tecnologias mas avanzadas hasta los metodos tradicionales de medicion anual. Internacionalmente reconocida como la obra de referencia para los laboratorios de hematologia, esta nueva edicion presenta un indice de capitulos actualizado que incluye nuevos contenidos sobre diagnostico hematologico, analisis molecular y transfusion sanguinea, ademas de una seccion ampliada sobre coagulacion y otras sobre pruebas hematologicas con laboratorios que tienen escasos recursos. Constituye una guia concisa y practica que tiene como objetivo guiar al lector en la realizacion de pruebas de laboratorio, asi como en su posterior interpretacion. Este manual presenta directrices de gran utilidad para diferentes niveles asistenciales, desde los centros de atencion primaria de salud hasta los especializados. Incluye arboles de decision para afrontar diversas situaciones clinicas.

  • Gene Therapy, An Issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 31-5
    • Daniel E. Bauer + 1 more
    • English
    This issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics will focus on Gene Therapy. Topics include, but are not limited to Historical Perspective and Current Renaissance, Integrating Vectors, Nonintegrating Vectors, Gene Editing, Conditioning Therapies for Autologous HSCT, Approaches to Immunodeficiency, Approaches to Hemoglobinopathy, Approaches to Hemophilia, Hematopoietic Gene Therapies for Neurologic and Metabolic Disease, Gene Therapy Approaches to HIV and other Infectious Diseases, HSC Approaches to Cancer, and Gene Modified T Cell Therapies for Cancer.

  • The Treatment of Myeloid Malignancies with Kinase Inhibitors, An Issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 31-4
    • Ann Mullally
    • English
    This issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics will focus on The Treatment of Myeloid Malignancies with Kinase Inhibitors. Articles will focus on: Targeting aberrant signaling in myeloid malignancies: promise versus reality; The development and use of imatinib for the treatment of chronic myelogenous leukemia; Mechanisms of resistance to ABL kinase inhibition in CML and the development of next generation ABL kinase inhibitors; Tyrosine kinase inhibitors in the treatment of systemic mastocytosis and hypereosinophilic syndrome; The development and use of JAK2 inhibitors for the treatment of myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN); Mechanisms of resistance to JAK2 inhibitors in MPN; Kinase inhibitor screening in myeloid malignancies; and more!

  • Upper Gastrointestinal Malignancies, An Issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 31-3
    • Manish A. Shah
    • English
    This issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics will focus on Upper Gastrointestinal Malignancies; specifically, articles on the following: Epidemiology / Genetics, H. pylori and the gastric microbiome in gastric cancer carcinogenesis; Barrett’s esophagus and esophageal cancer; Tumor Staging; Localized disease; Metastatic Disease; Immunotherapy Antiangiogenic therapy; and many more!

  • T-Cell Lymphoma, An Issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 31-2
    • Eric D. Jacobsen
    • English
    This issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics will feature articles such as: Anaplastic large cell lymphomaj; New agents; Transplant, Uncommon variants; ATLL, CD30+ LPD of skin; NK/T, MF/SS; and many more!

  • Lung Cancer, An Issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 31-1
    • Roy S. Herbst + 1 more
    • English
    This issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics will focus on lung cancer; specifically, Genomics in lung cancer; Neoadjuvant and adjuvant therapy for NSCLC; Treatment of locally advanced NSCLC; First line systemic therapy for NSCLC; Second line chemotherapy and beyond for NSCLC; Treatment of EGFR mutant tumors; Treatment of ALK positive tumors; New targets in NSCLC; Immunotherapy; Advances in Small cell lung cancer; and many more!

  • Dacie and Lewis Practical Haematology

    • 12th Edition
    • Barbara J. Bain + 2 more
    • English
    For more than 65 years, this best-selling text by Drs. Barbara J. Bain, Imelda Bates, and Mike A. Laffan has been the worldwide standard in laboratory haematology. The 12th Edition of Dacie and Lewis Practical Haematology continues the tradition of excellence with thorough coverage of all of the techniques used in the investigation of patients with blood disorders, including the latest technologies as well as traditional manual methods of measurement. You’ll find expert discussions of the principles of each test, possible causes of error, and the interpretation and clinical significance of the findings.

  • Imaging of Neurologic Complications in Hematological Disorders, An Issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 30-4
    • Sangam Kanekar
    • English
    This issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America is devoted to Imaging of Neurological complications in Hematological disorders and will include articles on Blood Dyscriasis: Classification and Clinical Neurological Presentations, Imaging Manifestation of Anemia, CNS Complications of Hemorrhagic and Coagulation Disorders, Neurological and Head and Neck Manifestation of Sickle Cell Disease, Neuroimaging in Lymphoma, and many more!

  • Transfusion Medicine, An Issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 30-3
    • Jeanne E. Hendrickson + 1 more
    • English
    Blood transfusions are an important part of hematologic care. This issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics will focus on transfusion medicine and will include articles on: RBC Transfusions: Conclusions from Clinical Trials and the Establishment of Evidence-based Guidelines for Adults, Platelet Transfusions: Conclusions from Clinical Trials and the Establishment of Evidence- and/or Experience-based Guidelines for Adults, Use and Overuse of Plasma Products: Establishment of Evidence- and/or Experience-based Guidelines for Plasma Transfusion in Adults, Stem Cell Mobilization/Collect... Coordination Between Hem/Onc, Transplant, and Transfusion Services, Management of Patients with Sickle Cell Disease Using Transfusion Therapy: Guidelines and Complications, and many more exciting articles.

  • Oncology and Haematology

    Key Articles from the Medicine journal
    • 1st Edition
    • Derek G. Waller
    • English
    Oncology & Haematology is a new e-book in a collection of subject-themed e-books containing relevant key articles from Medicine. The e-books provide a perfect source of revision for post-graduate exams in clinical medicine and portfolio material for life-long learning. As well as mapping to the UK Core Medical Training curriculum, these e-books also enable anyone with a short-term interest in a specific area to buy individual articles at a price-point that will give affordable access to all readers (from medical students to GPs and practitioners in related areas). The quality of user experience on mobiles, tablets and laptops will be an added bonus for learning on the move. The whole board has been involved in the creation of this content and are therefore listed as authors on all the e-books. In addition we extend our warm thanks for their contribution to these e-books to the past Chairman Allister Vale (who stepped down from the board in 2015) and to John Mucklow, who stepped down in 2016. Derek Waller, on behalf of the Editorial Board About the journal The parent journal (www.medicinejournal... is a rolling, continuously updated review of clinical medicine over a 4-year cycle covering all the important topics for core medical training. Its Editorial Board comprises some of Europe’s most influential specialists. The journal’s articles are refreshed, updated, augmented or replaced as appropriate each time the subject is due for revision to provide a concise overview of knowledge and practice core to the curriculum. Each article is written by invited experts and overseen by the relevant subject specialist on the Board. A trainee representative on the Board ensures relevance and accessibility for exam candidates.

  • Global Hematology, An Issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 30-2
    • David J. Roberts + 1 more
    • English
    This issue will focus on the global state of hematology and will include articles such as: The Global Burden of Anemia, Iron Deficiency Anemia: Problems in Diagnosis and Therapy, Progress Towards the Control and Management of the Thalassemias, Problems and Approaches for Blood Transfusion in the Developing Countries, and many more!

  • Head and Neck Cancer, An Issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 29-6
    • Alexander Colevas
    • English
    This issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America is devoted to Head and Neck Cancer. Guest Editor Alexander Colevas, MD has assembled a group of expert authors to review the following topics: Epidemiology of SCCHN; Genetics of Head and Neck Cancers; Molecular Biology of Head and Neck Cancers; Quality of Life in Head and Neck Cancer Treatment; Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma; Evolving Surgical Techniques in SCCHN; Radiation Oncology New Approaches in SCCHN; Thyroid Gland Malignancies; Sequential and Concurrent Chemoradiation; Systemic Chemotherapy for SCCHN Focus on New targets and Agents; EGFR Inhibition in SCCHN; Diagnostic and Therapeutic Assessment Imaging in Head and Neck Cancer; Salivary Gland Cancers; Immunotherapy in SCCHN; Human Papillomavirus in SCCHN; and Supportive Care Issues in SCCHN Treatment and Survivorship: Dental, Nutrition, Speech and Swallowing, Depression.

  • Congenital and Acquired Disorders of Macrophages and Histiocytes, An Issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 29-5
    • Nancy Berliner
    • English
    This issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America is devoted to Congenital and Acquired Disorders of Macrophages and Histiocytes. Guest Editors Nancy Berliner, MD and Barrett Rollins, MD have assembled a group of expert authors to review the following topics: Nosology of Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis (LCH); Cell of Origin of LCH; Genomic Changes in LCH; Clinical Treatment of LCH; Neurodegeneration in LCH; Pathogenesis of Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH); Familial HLH; HLH in Adults; Macrophage Activation Syndrome; and Stem Cell Transplant for HLH.

  • Pancreatic Cancer, An Issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 29-4
    • Brian M. Wolpin
    • English
    This issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America is devoted to Pancreatic Cancer. Guest Editor Brian Wolpin, MD has assembled a group of expert authors to review the following topics: Biology and genetics of pancreatic adenocarcinoma; Mouse models of pancreatic adenocarcinoma; Epidemiology and inherited predisposition for sporadic pancreatic adenocarcinoma; Familial pancreatic adenocarcinoma; Imaging and endoscopic approaches to pancreatic cancer; Diagnosis and management of pancreatic cystic neoplasms; Surgical management of pancreatic cancer; Peri-operative therapy for surgically resectable pancreatic adenocarcinoma; Diagnosis and management of borderline resectable pancreatic adenocarcinoma; Treatment approaches to locally advanced pancreatic adenocarcinoma; Therapeutic approaches for metastatic pancreatic adenocarcinoma; Supportive and end-of-life care for patients with pancreatic adenocarcinoma; and Novel therapeutics for pancreatic adenocarcinoma.

  • Transfusion sanguine

    • 5th Edition
    • Jean-Jacques Lefrère + 1 more
    • French
    La prévention des risques de la transfusion est un enjeu fondamental. La transfusion sanguine est une discipline médicale et scientifique à fort caractère transversal, où s'associent nombre de métiers et de spécialités cliniques et biologiques. Ce guide permet aux médecins et aux biologistes de trouver toutes les réponses sur les aspects scientifiques, médicaux et pratiques les plus variés du don de sang et de la transfusion sanguine. Il aborde les principes généraux de la transfusion ; les différents produits sanguins et leurs indications ; les complications de la transfusion et leur prévention ; les situations cliniques auxquelles tout médecin peut être confronté ; le système d'hémovigilance ; les progrès des biotechnologies et le développement de nouveaux produits sanguins d'origine non humaine ; la sociologie de la transfusion, si importante pour une discipline basée sur l'éthique et le bénévolat des donneurs. Est également décrite l'organisation de la transfusion sanguine en Europe, avec toutes les adresses et sites utiles. Cette 5e édition est mise à jour tant dans son contenu que dans sa forme. Le texte est pratique avec des encadrés de synthèse et de points clés. Une double lecture est désormais possible : approfondie ou bien rapide, allant à l'essentiel. La maquette passe en deux couleurs, avec des cahiers couleurs pour les illustrations.

  • Complement-mediated Hemolytic Anemias, An Issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 29-3
    • Robert A. Brodsky
    • English
    This issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America, guest edited by Dr. Robert Brodsky, is devoted to Complement-mediated Hemolytic Anemias. Articles in this outstanding issue include: Complement: An overview for the clinician; Warm autoimmune hemolytic anemia; Cold Agglutinin Disease; ABO incompatible blood transfusions; Paroxysmal cold hemoglobinuria; Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria; Congenital CD59 deficiency; Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS); Typical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS); Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura; and Pharmacologic complement inhibitors.

  • Diagnostic Testing for Enteric Pathogens, An Issue of Clinics in Laboratory Medicine

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 35-2
    • Alexander J. McAdam
    • English
    This issue on Diagnostic Testing for Enteric Patholgens is led by two experts in the field of clinical pathology: Alexander J. McAdam and Collette Fitzgerald. Topics include Salmonella, Shigella and Yersinia; Escherichia coli; Campylobacter; Clostridium difficile; Use of markers of intestinal inflammation for diagnosis of infectious gastroenteritis; Antibiotic susceptibility testing of bacteria that cause gastroenteritis; Norovirus; Rotavirus; Intestinal Abebae; Intestinal coccidia and cryptosporidium; Intestinal microsporidia; and Multiplex PCR tests for gastroentieritis. An added features of this issues a Q and A on a controversial area in clinical microbiology, related to STI testing. Several participants from different fields each answer the same series of questions; specialists from clinical laboratory medicine, public health and clinical patient care participate. Each question is introduced by the lead Editors.

  • Arterial Blood Gases Made Easy

    With STUDENT CONSULT Online Access
    • 2nd Edition
    • Iain A.M. Hennessey + 1 more
    • English
    Arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis is a fundamental skill in modern medicine yet one which many find difficult to grasp. This book provides readers with the core background knowledge required to understand the ABG, explains how it is used in clinical practice and provides a unique system for interpreting results. Over half of the book is devoted to thirty clinical case scenarios involving analysis of arterial blood gases, allowing the reader to gain both proficiency in interpretation and an appreciation of the role of an ABG in guiding clinical diagnosis and management.

  • Facharztwissen Hämatologie Onkologie

    • 3rd Edition
    • German
    Zum gezielten Vorbereiten auf die Facharztprüfung oder zum schnellen Nachschlagen - hier haben Sie das gesamte Facharztwissen kompakt in einem Buch. Wissenschaftlich fundierte Angaben zu Diagnostik und Therapie / viele Flussdiagramme erleichtern die Diagnosefindung / Behandlungsschemata durchgängig in Tabellenform – übersichtlich und schnell zu finden / vertiefende und ergänzende Informationen zu Ätiologie, Epidemiologie, Pathogenese, Risikofaktoren und Prognose / Darstellung und ggf. Wertung neuester Forschungsergebnisse / ausführliche Arzneimittelprofile für alle zugelassenen Antineoplastika inkl. der Neuzulassungen für 2014. Neu in der 3. Auflage: Komplette Aktualisierung nach neuesten Leitlinien und Ergänzung um aktuelle Studien / Ergänzung der Medikamente um die in den letzten Jahren neu auf den Markt gekommenen Substanzen / komplett überarbeitetes Kapitel „Plasmazellneoplasie... Das Literaturverzeichnis ist kostenlos abrufbar über www.innere-medizinwe...

  • Nathan and Oski's Hematology and Oncology of Infancy and Childhood, 2-Volume Set

    • 8th Edition
    • Stuart H. Orkin + 5 more
    • English
    Written by the leading names in pediatric oncology and hematology, Nathan and Oski’s Hematology and Oncology of Infancy and Childhood offers you the essential tools you need to overcome the unique challenges and complexities of childhood cancers and hematologic disorders. Meticulously updated, this exciting full-color, two-volume set brings together the pathophysiology of disease with detailed clinical guidance to provide you with the most comprehensive, authoritative, up-to-date information for diagnosing and treating children.

  • Multiple Myeloma, An Issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 28-5
    • Kenneth C. Anderson
    • English
    This issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America, devoted to Multiple Myeloma, is edited by Dr. Kenneth C. Anderson. Articles in this issue include: Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance and Smoldering Multiple Myeloma; Diagnosis and Risk Stratification in Myeloma; Treatment of Newly Diagnosed Transplant Eligible Patients; Treatment of Newly Diagnosed Transplant Ineligible Patients; Treatment of Relapsed/Refractory Myeloma; Maintenance Therapy; Novel Targeted Therapies; Novel Immune-based Therapies; Allotransplantation in Myeloma; and Waldenstrom’s Macroglobulinemia.

  • Emerging Therapies Targeting the Pathophysiology of Sickle Cell Disease, An Issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 28-2
    • Elliot Vichinsky
    • English
    This issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics, guest edited by Dr. Elliott Vichinsky, is devoted to Sickle Cell Disease, and focuses on pathophysiology of hemoglobinopathies, therapeutic targets, and new approaches to correcting ineffective erythropoiesis and iron dysregulation. Articles in this issue include Polymerization and red cell membrane changes; Overview on reperfusion injury in the pathophysiology of SCD; Regulation of ineffective erythropoiesis in iron metabolism; Altering oxygen affinity; Cellular adhesion and the endothelium; Arginine therapy; Role of the hemostatic system on SCD pathophysiology and potential therapeutics; Adenosine signaling and novel therapies; New approaches to correcting ineffective erythropoiesis and iron dysregulation; New approaches to correcting ineffective erythropoiesis and iron dysregulation; Fetal hemoglobin induction; Gene therapy for hemoglobinopathies; and Oxidative injury and the role of antioxidant therapy.

  • Sarcoma, An Issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 27-5
    • Andrew J. Wagner
    • English
    This issue focuses on Sarcoma in areas such as: Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors: Risk assessment and adjuvant therapy, Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors: Management of metastatic disease and emerging therapies, Liposarcoma, Leiomyosarcoma, Update in treatment and targets in cartilage and bone tumors, Update in treatment and targets in Ewing sarcoma, Angiosarcoma and Epithelioid Hemangioendothelioma... Emerging therapies for sarcoma, and Treatment of localized sarcomas.

  • Breast Cancer, An Issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 27-4
    • Harold J. Burstein
    • English
    This issue, focusing on Breast Cancer, includes topics such as: Radiation Therapy for DCIS, Axillary dissection, Pathology in the age of personalized breast cancer treatment:, Clinical implications for breast cancer subsets defined by molecular diagnostics, Management of CNS Metastases in Breast Cancer, Endocrine therapy for advanced breast cancer, Targeting the PI3K pathway in breast cancer, Treating the Older Breast Cancer Patient, Adjuvant chemotherapy in the age of targeted treatment, and Novel radiotherapy approaches for early breast cancer.

  • Disorders of the Platelets, An Issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 27-3
    • Koneti Rao
    • English
    This issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics is guest edited by Dr. A. Koneti Rao and focuses on Disorder of the Platelets. Article titles include: Mechanisms of Platelet Activation and Inhibition, Testing Platelet Function,Clinical Implications of Platelet Genomics and Proteomics, Congenital Thrombocytopenias, Immune Thrombocytopenias, Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia, and Functional defects: Chronic granulomatous disease (CGD) and beyond.

  • Haematology

    An Illustrated Colour Text
    • 4th Edition
    • Martin R. Howard + 1 more
    • English
    2014 BMA Medical Book Awards Highly Commended in Internal Medicine category! 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.

  • Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, An Issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 27-2
    • Jennifer R. Brown
    • English
    This issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics is edited by Dr. Jennifer Brown and focuses on Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia. Article topics include: What Have Recent Genomic Advances Taught us About CLL?, Biology of CLL in Different Microenvironments,Wh... is the Significance of Stereotyped BCRs in CLL?, Understanding Immunodeficiency in CLL, MBL vs CLL: How Important is the Distinction?, Risk Stratification of CLL in 2012, Minimal Residual Disease Measurement in CLL, The BTK Inhibitor PCI-32765 in CLL, and Evolving Role of Stem Cell Transplantation in CLL.

  • Neutropenia, An Issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 27-1
    • English
    This issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics is guest edited by Dr. Christoph Klein and focuses on the topic of Neutropenia. Article titles include: Homeostasis and migration of neutrophil granulocytes,Granulo... Stimulating Factor (G-CSF) receptor signaling,New Granulocyte-colony Stimulating Factor (G-CSF) Receptor Signaling Pathways ,Neutrophil elastase (ELANE) – Genetics and Pathophysiology,Auto... recessive variants of Severe congenital neutropenia (SCN),Leukocyte Adhesion Deficiency (LAD), and Genotype-phenotype correlations in Severe congenital neutropenia (SCN).

  • Central Nervous System Malignancies, An Issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 26-4
    • Jill Lacy + 1 more
    • English
    Topics include: Neoplastic Meningitis and Epidural Metastases: Evaluation and Management; Management of Brain Metastases: Surgery, Radiation, or Both?; Meningiomas/Nerve Sheath Tumors/Pituitary Tumors: Diagnosis and Treatment; Medulloblastoma/Prim... Neuroectodermal Tumor and Germ Cell Tumors: The Uncommon but Potentially Curable Primary Brain Tumors; Primary CNS Lymphoma: Overview of Current Treatment Strategies; Anaplastic Gliomas: Radiation, Chemotherapy, or Both?; Low Grade Gliomas: When and How to Treat?; Glioblastoma Multiforme: Overview of Current Treatment and Future Perspectives.

  • New Drugs for Malignancy, An Issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 26-3
    • Franco Muggia
    • English
    Topics in this issue include: Targeting IGF-1R; Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors in Lung Cancer; Targeting mTOR; Targeting Hedgehog; Mitotic Inhibitors; Topoisomerase I Inhibitors; and New Strategies and Drugs Inhibiting Folate Pathways.

  • Acute Leukemia, An Issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 25-6
    • Martin S. Tallman
    • English
    Topics for this issue will include: CLL: A Historical Perspective; Incidence & Epidemiology; Biology, Molecular Biology & Cytogenetics of CLL; What does the status of smatic hypermutations in IGVH genes tell us about the origin of CLL?; What does the status of ZAP-70 tell us about the biology of CLL?; and Approach to initial therapy: When to start therapy?

  • Cases in Microscopic Haematology

    • 1st Edition
    • Gillian Rozenberg
    • English
    Cases in Microscopic Haematology is a collection of 80 case studies specifically designed to engage the learner in the laboratory process of data and blood film analysis, differential diagnosis and reporting. Each case provides the family history, analyser data and blood film/slide. Students use a template to complete the differential diagnosis and reporting. The process and template simulates the laboratory environment. Cases are organised according to difficulty and the worked cases are available in the back of the text. A suite of 20 Virtual slides will accompany the casebook. Cases in Microscopic Haematology is an excellent companion to Microscopic Haematology: a practical guide for the laboratory and will appeal to both the academic and professional market as either a pack or stand alone resource. This text will provide the opportunity for the student and laboratory technician to work through the case studies using a template similar to that used in a functioning laboratory.

  • Hematology

    A Pathophysiologic Approach (with Student Consult Online Access)
    • 1st Edition
    • S. David Hudnall
    • English
    Hematology: A Pathophysiologic Approach, by S. David Hudnall, MD, FCAP, delivers an accessible yet thorough understanding of hematolymphoid physiology and pathophysiology. This new title in the Mosby Physiology Monograph Series offers you masterful explanations of hematopoiesis, immunology, hemostasis, hemoglobinopathy, metabolic disorders, genetics, and neoplasia from an authority who has 26 years of practical experience in laboratory hematology and has taught thousands of medical and undergraduate students. In print and online at www.studentconsult.c... this is an ideal integrated, problem-based way to learn about this complex subject.

  • Renal Cell Cancer, An Issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 25-4
    • Thomas Choueri
    • English
    Topics for this issue will include: Epidemiology of RCC;New Insights into the Biology of RCC;Pathology of Renal Neoplasms;Imaging in RCC;Small Renal Tumors: Prognosis and Management;The Role of Surgery in the management of RCC: Nephrectomy and metastatectomy;Cytor... Nephrectomy: Rationale and current Applications;Adjuvan... Therapies in RCC and Management of Side Effects from Current Therapies in RCC

  • Testes Cancer, An Issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 25-3
    • Timothy Gilligan
    • English
    Dr. Gilligan has recruited global experts to contribute articles on the topic of testes cancer. The issue is organized to mimic the clinical process of detection, treatment, and management. Included in the issue are articles on the biology, interpretation, and imaging of germ cell tumors; early stage and stage II of seminomas and nonseminomas; first, second, and third line of chemotherapy for disseminated germ cell tumors, resection of residual masses, and treatment of brain metastases.

  • Gynecologic Cancer, An Issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 26-1
    • Ross S. Berkowitz
    • English
    Topics in this issue include: Genetic Risk and Gynecologic Cancer; Current Management of Preinvasive Cervical Neoplasia; Current Surgical Management of Cervical Neoplasia; Current Surgical Management of Ovarian Cancer; Current Management of Trophoblastic Disease; and New Developments in Radiation Management and Gynecologic Cancers.

  • Thalassemia, An Issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 24-6
    • Bernard G. Forget
    • English
    Thalassemia is discussed comprehensively by the authors in this issue. Topics discussed include: the population genetics and dynamimcs of thalassemia alpha thalassemia HbE/beta thalassemia management of iron overload in thalassemia syndromes allogeneic cellular gene therapy for hemoglobinopathies cord blood transplantation for beta thalassemia major gene therapy for haemoglobin disorders

  • Microscopic Haematology

    a practical guide for the laboratory
    • 3rd Edition
    • Gillian Rozenberg
    • English
    A fully-updated edition of the ultimate haematology textbook for diagnostic use Microscopic Haematology, 3rd Edition: A practical guide for the laboratory has been fully updated in line with the current World Health Organisation classification. In addition to providing a wealth of information on haematology, this excellent textbook for health professionals includes over 400 full colour haematological slides. Microscopic Haematology, 3rd Edition: A practical guide for the laboratory is arranged in a logical, easy-to-follow order. The guide commences with the red cell series and describes normoblastic erythropoiesis, abnormal erythropoiesis and all the red cell disorders associated with anaemia. Each type of anaemia is described with minimal text and is accompanied by coloured haematological slides depicting red cell changes associated with the particular disorder. The platelet section adheres to the same format. Microscopic Haematology, 3rd Edition: A practical guide for the laboratory also offers a section on paediatric haematology, outlining red cell, white cell and platelet disorders occurring in cord blood, the neonate and childhood. The final section in this expansive health reference focuses on blood parasites and describes the four species of human malaria. A description of characteristic features in each species as it occurs in the red cell is accompanied by images depicting the various stages of maturation of each malaria species. Elsevier’s Evolve website provides an extensive ancillary package for students and lecturers, including • downloadable student content specific to Haematology I and II• interactive case studies for students with multiple choice questions for self directed learning• 17 detailed case studies to help lecturers develop differential diagnosis skills and problem solving skills with model answers• an image bank for lecturers

  • Hypercoagulable States and New Anticoagulants, An Issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 24-4
    • Mark Crowther + 1 more
    • English
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    • 1st Edition
    • Jennifer G. Treleaven + 1 more
    • English
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    Basic Principles and Practice
    • 2nd Edition
    • Christopher D. Hillyer + 4 more
    • English
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    • 2nd Edition
    • Jeffrey McCullough
    • English
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