{"product_id":"haematology-at-a-glance-isbn-9781119969228","title":"Haematology at a Glance","description":"\u003cp\u003eFollowing the familiar, easy-to-use \u003ci\u003eat a Glance\u003c\/i\u003e format, \u003ci\u003eHaematology at a Glance, Fourth Edition\u003c\/i\u003e is a broad and accessible introduction to the study of blood. Fully revised and updated to reflect advances in the field and in clinical practice, this new edition covers essential knowledge, from basic hematological physiology to blood disorders and their diagnosis and treatment.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e This new edition of \u003ci\u003eHaematology at a Glance\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e • Features expanded sections on the underlying mechanisms, diagnostic techniques and management of the malignant haematological diseases. Also incorporates recent advances in knowledge of thrombosis and the newer oral anticoagulants\u003cbr\u003e • Contains the very latest clinical treatments\u003cbr\u003e • Includes updated illustrations and clinical photographs to illustrate concepts and aid understanding\u003cbr\u003e • Features extensive online self-assessment at www.ataglanceseries.com\/haematology\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e This book is an invaluable resource for medical students and health professionals wanting to consolidate and expand their knowledge of haematology.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface to the fourth edition 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface to the first edition 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNormal values 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the companion website 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1 Basic physiology and practice\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Haemopoiesis: physiology and pathology 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Normal blood cells I: red cells 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Normal blood cells II: granulocytes, monocytes and the reticuloendothelial system 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Normal blood cells III: lymphocytes 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Lymph nodes, the lymphatic system and the spleen 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Clinical assessment 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Laboratory assessment 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2 Red cell disorders\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 General aspects of anaemia 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Iron I: physiology and deficiency 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Iron II: overload and sideroblastic anaemia 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Megaloblastic anaemia I: vitamin B 12 (B 12) and folate deficiency – biochemical basis, causes 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 Megaloblastic anaemia II: clinical features, treatment and other macrocytic anaemias 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 Haemolytic anaemias I: general 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14 Haemolytic anaemias II: inherited membrane and enzyme defects 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15 Haemolytic anaemias III: acquired 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16 Haemolytic anaemias IV: genetic defects of haemoglobin – thalassaemia 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17 Haemolytic anaemias V: genetic defects of haemoglobin – sickle cell disease 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3 Benign disorders of white cells\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18 Benign disorders of white cells I: granulocytes, monocytes, macrophages 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19 Benign disorders of white cells II: lymphocytes, lymph nodes, spleen, HIV 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4 Haematological malignancies\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20 Introduction to Haematological malignancy: basic mechanisms 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21 General aspects of treatment 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22 Acute leukaemia I: classification and diagnosis 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e23 Acute leukaemia II: treatment and prognosis 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e24 Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia (BCR-ABL1 positive) 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e25 Myelodysplasia (myelodysplastic syndromes) 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e26 Myeloproliferative disorders I: introduction 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e27 Myeloproliferative disorders II: polycythaemia rubra vera 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e28 Myeloproliferative disorders III: essential thrombocythaemia, primary myelofibrosis and systemic mastocytosis 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e29 Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e30 Multiple myeloma and plasma cell disorders 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e31 Lymphoma I: introduction 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e32 Lymphoma II: Hodgkin lymphoma 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e33 Lymphoma III: non-Hodgkin lymphoma – aetiology and classification 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e34 Lymphoma IV: clinical and laboratory features of more common subtypes 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e35 Lymphoma V: treatment and prognosis 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5 Treatment and procedures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e36 Bone marrow failure 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e37 Haematological effects of drugs 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e38 Stem cell transplantation 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 6 Haemostasis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e39 Normal haemostasis I: vessel wall and platelets 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e40 Normal haemostasis II: coagulation factors and fibrinolysis 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e41 Disorders of haemostasis I: vessel wall and platelets 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e42 Disorders of haemostasis II: inherited disorders of coagulation 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e43 Disorders of haemostasis III: acquired disorders of coagulation 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e44 Thrombosis and 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