Haematology E-Book

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.