Hematology in Clinical Practice: A Guide to Diagnosis and Management - Softcover

Hillman, Robert S.; Ault, Kenneth A., M.D.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0070289530 ISBN 13: 9780070289536

Publisher: McGraw-Hill, 1995

Synopsis

Diagnose and manage all blood disorders quickly and efficiently with this concise, easy-to-use guide.
The highly practical approach of Hematology in Clinical Practice keeps you at the cutting edge of the latest advances in the field. You'll review in complete detail the use of immunophenotyping and molecular genetics in diagnosis; new information on the use of cytokines and growth factors in the management of your patients; the latest treatment options for hematopoietic disease including marrow transplantation and high dose chemotherapy; succinct, up-to-date descriptions of normal erythropoiesis and normal hemostasis; differential diagnosis of anemia; and much more!
Superb illustrations highlight the text and bring added clarity to the most difficult of topics. Plus, the highly focused discussions of specific disease states enable you to get the information you need quickly and thoroughly - ideal for someone with a busy schedule like yours.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Hematology in Clinical Practice

Fourth Edition

Robert S. Hillman, MD

Kenneth A. Ault, MD

Henry M. Rinder, MD

INCLUDES 48 SUPERB FULL-COLOR PLATES

Also from McGraw-Hill:

Lichtman, Beutler, Kaushansky, Kipps and Seligsohn: WILLIAMS HEMATOLOGY, 7th Edition

Hathaway and Goodnight: DISORDERS OF HEMOSTASIS AND THROMBOSIS: A Clinical Guide

Concise, easy-to-use, and thoroughly practical—the most efficient guide to the diagnosis and management of all blood disorders

The highly practical approach of HEMATOLOGY IN CLINICAL PRACTICE keeps practitioners at the cutting edge of the latest advances in the field. Each disease state features a review of pathophysiology, clinical features, and approaches to diagnosis and management. Plus, look for these highlights in the Fourth Edition:

· More prescriptive than ever, with "Key Points" boxes, algorithms, and "Author's Preferred Management Approach" for each disease

· Thoroughly updated therapy sections

· State-of-the-art lab tests

· Expanded coverage of genetic testing and therapy

· Enhanced coverage of thrombosis and hemostasis

· Latest advances in transfusion therapies and transplantation

· More detail on chemotherapies and supportive care

· Precise drug dosages and potential combinations for tailoring multi-drug regimens

· New illustrations elucidate molecular pathways and pathophysiologic progress of diseases

· Previews of drugs soon to enter the clinical arena

· Conveniently organized into sections on Red Blood Cell Disorders, White Blood Cell Disorders, and Disorders of Hemostasis

· Plus, the highly focused discussions of specific disease states enable you to get the thorough information you need quickly—ideal for someone with a busy schedule like yours

About the Author:

Former Chairman, Department of Medicine Maine Medical Center Portland, ME

Professor of Medicine University of Vermont College of Medicine Burlington, VT

About this edition

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 0070289530
• ISBN 13: 9780070289536
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 546