| Description |
1 online resource |
| Series |
The at a glance series |
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At a glance series (Oxford, England)
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| Contents |
Haemopoiesis: physiology and pathology -- Normal blood cells I: red cells -- Normal blood cells II: granulocytes, monocytes and the reticuloendothelial system -- Normal blood cells III: lymphocytes -- Lymph nodes, the lymphatic system and the spleen -- Clinical assessment -- Laboratory assessment -- Benign disorders of white cells: granulocytes, monocytes, macrophages and lymphocytes -- Red cell disorders -- Iron I: physiology and deficiency -- Iron II: overload and sideroblastic anaemia -- Megaloblastic anaemia I: vitamin B12 and folate deficiency--biochemical basis, causes -- Megaloblastic anaemia II: clinical features, treatment and other macrocytic anaemias -- Haemolytic anaemias I: general -- Haemolytic anaemias II: inherited membrane and enzyme defects -- Haemolytic anaemias III: acquired -- Haemolytic anaemias IV: genetic defects of haemoglobin -- Haemolytic anaemias V: inherited defects of haemogolobin--sickle cell disease -- Bone marrow failure -- Haematological malignancy: basic mechanisms -- Chronic myeloid leukaemia -- Myelodysplasia -- Acute leukaemia I: classification and diagnosis -- Acute leukaemia II: treatment and prognosis -- Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia -- Multiple myeloma -- Lymphoma I: Hodgkin lymphoma (Hodgkin's disease) -- Lymphoma II: non-Hodgkin lymphoma--aetiology and diagnosis -- Lymphoma III: non-Hodgkin lymphoma--treatment and prognosis -- Myeloproliferative disorders I: polycythaemia |
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Myeloproliferative disorders II: essential thrombocythaemia and myelofibrosis -- Normal haemostasis -- Disorders of haemostasis: vessel wall and platelets -- Disorders of coagulation I: inherited -- Disorders of coagulation II: acquired -- Thrombosis and thrombophilia -- Anticoagulation -- Haematological aspects of systemic disease I: inflammation--malignancy -- Haematological aspects of systemic disease II: renal, liver, endocrine, amyloid -- Haematological aspects of systemic disease III: infection -- Blood transfusion -- Stem cell transplantation -- General aspects of treatment -- Practical procedures -- Haematology of pregnancy and infancy -- Haematological effects of drugs |
| Summary |
Haematology at a Glance provides a concise and accessible introduction to haematology. It follows the easy-to-use 'at a Glance' format of double-page spreads comprising clear, memorable diagrams illustrating the key facts and essential textual information. It starts with an explanation of normal blood cells and routine laboratory tests. It then reviews a wide range of blood disorders. This new edition of Haematology at a Glance: Contains full colour throughout Presents the key facts accompanied by clear diagrams, photos and images Highlights the most recent developments in the field, including |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Hematology -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
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Blood -- Diseases -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
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Blood -- Diseases.
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Hematologic Diseases
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Blood Cells -- cytology
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Blood -- Diseases
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Hematology
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| Genre/Form |
handbooks.
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Handbooks and manuals
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Handbooks and manuals.
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Guides et manuels.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Hoffbrand, A. V
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| ISBN |
1405144858 |
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9781405144858 |
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1405126663 |
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9781405126663 |
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