
Lecture Notes on Haematology
Wiley-Blackwell (Publisher)
7th Edition
Published on 3. February 2004
Book
Paperback/Softback
232 pages
978-1-4051-0229-2 (ISBN)
Description
This new edition continues the tradition of integrating the physiological, pathological and clinical aspects of haematology, which is ideal for medical students, junior doctors and other allied health professionals. The book concentrates on the core subject knowledge and each chapter begins with a list of learning objectives that identifies the key elements that students need to know. There are also brief sections on the approaches to investigation and treatment of haematological problems.It is extensively revised and updated to include the considerable advances in our understanding of the molecular biology and pathogenesis of haematological disorders. It features an improved structure to allow students to find what they need quickly and easily. Now illustrated in colour throughout with new illustrations and photographs of important normal and abnormal blood cells, this comprehensive guide to haematology is an essential aid to anyone who wants a concise introduction to the subject and an ideal revision companion.
Reviews / Votes
"This is probably the best introductory text on Haematology I have read and I would have no hesitation in recommending it to those requiring a basic overview of the subject." Transfusion Medicine "This is an essential book for all medical students. Don't waste your time or money on anything else!" St. Thomas' Gazette 1996"Buy it if you want a thorough "roots science" understanding of the subject." Sheffield Medical Gazette 1997More details
Series
Edition
7th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
131 illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 231 mm
Width: 153 mm
Thickness: 19 mm
Weight
434 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4051-0229-2 (9781405102292)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Previous edition
NC Hughes-Jones | SN Wickramasinghe
Lecture Notes on Haematology
Book
01/1996
6th Edition
Blackwell Science Ltd
€42.23
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Content
Preface to the Seventh Edition.Preface to the First Edition.Acknowledgements.1. Normal Haemoglobin, Blood Cells and Haemopoiesis.2. Anaemia and Polycythaemia: General Considerations.3. Haemolytic Anaemias.4. Iron Metabolism, Iron Deficiency Anaemia, Other Hypochromic Microcytic Anaemias and Iron Overload.5. Macrocytosis and Macrocytic Anaemia.6. Conditions Causing White Cell Abnormalities.7. Structure and Function of Lymphoid Tissue.8. Lymphomas: General Principles.9. Classification of Lymphoma.10. Hodgkin's Lymphomas and Some of the Commoner Clinical Entities of Non-Hodgkin's Lymphomas, Including ALL and CLL.11. Myeloma and Other Paraproteinaemias.12. Neoplastic Disorders of Myeloid Cells.13. Bone Marrow Transplantation.14. Aplastic Anaemia and Pure Red Cell Aplasia.15. Haemostasis, Abnormal Bleeding and Anticoagulant Therapy.16. Blood Transfusion and Haemolytic Disease of the Newborn.17. Basic Haematological Techniques and Reference Ranges.18. Further Reading.Index