Haematology: An Illustrated Colour Text - Softcover

Howard MBChB MD FRCP FRCPath, Martin R.; Hamilton MA BA BCh FRCP FRCPath, Peter J

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0443103623 ISBN 13: 9780443103629

Publisher: Churchill Livingstone, 2007

Synopsis

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.

About this title

About the Author:

Martin Howard , Consultant Haematologist, Department of Haematology, District Hospital, York, UK; Peter Hamilton , Consultant Haematologist, Department of Haematology, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK

About this edition

• Publisher: Churchill Livingstone
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0443103623
• ISBN 13: 9780443103629
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 120