Essential Haematology. Includes Desktop Edition. Essentials
John Wiley and Sons Ltd, March 2011, Pages: 468
Essential Haematology is established as the most authoritative introduction to haematology. Beautifully presented, it introduces the formation and function of blood cells and diseases that arise from dysfunction and disruption of these processes. Basic science, diagnostic tests, clinical features and management are all clearly explained. The book outlines the basic principles of clinical and laboratory haematology and shows how manifestations of blood diseases can be explained by new knowledge of the disease processes.
For the first time, Essential Haematology is fully supported by a suite of online MCQs and answers, and is now available as a FREE enhanced Wiley Desktop Edition (upon purchase of the book).
- Thoroughly updated to reflect the latest research in this fast-moving field
- Contains summary boxes at the end of each chaptercompany website
- Includes an expanded treatment range and an expanded section on bone marrow failure and transplantation
- Includes a companion website at company website featuring figures and tables from the book for downloading, and interactive multiple choice questions prepared by the authors
Preface to the Sixth Edition vii
Preface to the First Edition ix
How to get the best out of your textbook x
1 Haemopoiesis 1
2 Erythropoiesis and general aspects of anaemia 15
3 Hypochromic anaemias 33
4 Iron overload 50
5 Megaloblastic anaemias and other macrocytic anaemias 58
6 Haemolytic anaemias 73
7 Genetic disorders of haemoglobin 88
8 The white cells 1: granulocytes, monocytes and their benign disorders 108
9 The white cells 2: lymphocytes and their benign disorders 126
10 The spleen 142
11 The aetiology and genetics of haematological malignancies 150
12 Management of haematological malignancy 166
13 Acute myeloid leukaemia 178
14 Chronic myeloid leukaemia 191
15 The non-leukaemic myeloproliferative neoplasms 200
16 Myelodysplasia 214
17 Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia 223
18 The chronic lymphoid leukaemias 234
19 Hodgkin lymphoma 245
20 Non-Hodgkin lymphoma 253
21 Multiple myeloma and related disorders 272
22 Aplastic anaemia and bone marrow failure 288
23 Stem cell transplantation 297
24 Platelets, blood coagulation and haemostasis 314
25 Bleeding disorders caused by vascular and platelet abnormalities 330
26 Coagulation disorders 345
27 Thrombosis and antithrombotic therapy 362
28 Haematological changes in systemic disease 381
29 Blood transfusion 397
30 Pregnancy and neonatal haematology 413
Appendices
1 Normal values 424
2 World Health Organization classifi cation of tumours of the haematopoietic and lymphoid tissues 426
Index
"I recommend this no longer small masterpiece to all who would like to know more about haematology but do not have the good fortune or time to become card-carrying haematologists." (The Bulletin of The Royal College of Pathologists, 1 January 2012)
"This is a great introductory book on clinical hematology. I'd recommend it for anyone early in their medical training or practice, or for any established practitioner wanting a quick refresher course in the subject." (Doody's, 2 September 2011)
"Recommended by the British Medical Journal and supported by an online suite of resources, this well-resented full-colour text offers a comprehensive introduction to the creation and functioning of the major blood cells." (Times Higher Education Supplement, 24 February 2011)
Reviews of the previous edition:
"This is a beautiful book ... packed with superb colour figures, laboratory and clinical illustrations, and is magnificently laid out. The text is clearly written, contains excellent, up-to-date background science, comprehensive clinical and laboratory data and sensible advice on the management of a full range of haematological disorders. My own students were delighted to see a copy and were unanimous in their view that this is a high quality bargain." (Journal of Clinical Pathology)
"The molecular and biochemical aspects of modern haematology are simply and clearly explained throughout, so encouraging students to read further from the comprehensive reading list at the end of each chapter.... It is a difficult book to fault and must take first place as the undergraduates' handbook for haematology." (British Medical Journal)
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