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Record Nr.

UNINA9910966756003321

Titolo

Lecture notes Haematology / / Chris S.R. Hatton ... [et al.]

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Chichester, West Sussex, : John Wiley & Sons, 2012

ISBN

9781118496848

1118496841

Edizione

[9th ed.]

Descrizione fisica

154 p. : col. ill

Collana

Lecture Notes Series

Altri autori (Persone)

HattonChris S. R

Hughes-JonesN. C (Nevin Campbell)

Disciplina

616.1/5

Soggetti

Blood - Diseases

Hematology

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Rev. ed. of: Lecture notes. Haematology / N.C. Hughes-Jones, S.N. Wickramasinghe, C.S.R. Hatton. 8th ed. 2009.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

An introduction to haematopoiesis -- An approach to anaemia -- Haemolytic anaemias -- Disorders of globin synthesis -- Conditions associated with white cell abnormalities -- Structure and function of lymphoid tissue -- Lymphomas : general principles -- Classification of lymphoma -- Neoplastic disorders of lymphoid cells -- Myeloma and other paraproteinaemias -- Neoplastic disorders of myeloid cells -- Bone marrow transplantation -- Aplastic anaemia and pure red cell aplasia -- Haemostasis, abnormal bleeding, and anticoagulant therapy -- Blood transfusion and haemolytic disease of the newborn.

Sommario/riassunto

Haematology Lecture Notes is an accessible and concise best-selling study guide, outlining the physiology, pathology and treatment of the most common blood disorders. Extensively revised and updated to reflect the considerable advances in the understanding of the molecular biology and pathogenesis of haematological disorders, it provides the core knowledge required by all medical students and junior doctors. Key features include: New material on coagulation and transfusion Expanded coverage of haematopoiesis A complete update of all malignant haematology content A brand new companion website at www.lecturenoteseries.com/haematology featuring interactive MCQs with feedback on each answer selected, chapter summaries and



revision notes in PowerPoint and PDF formats, and all the figures from the book in PowerPoint format Whether approaching haematology for the first time, or looking for a refresher, Haematology Lecture Notes will enable students and junior doctors to develop an understanding of both the basic science and clinical aspects of this specialty.