Haematology An Illustrated Colour Text

<p><b>2014 BMA Medical Book Awards Highly Commended in Internal Medicine category!</b></p> <p>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.</p> <ul> <li>Concise and manageable coverage of the major blood diseases and their treatment.</li> <li>Does not overload the reader with science, unlike some competing books.</li> <li>Focus is on the haematology patient and on the practical aspects of the subject.</li> <li>Makes use of the attractive features of the ICT series - double page spreads, lots of colour illustrations, summary boxes.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Updating to take account of recenty developments in stem cell biology.</li> <li>Increased emphasis on genomic and proteomic techniques in the diagnosis of haematological malignancy.</li> <li>Use of new imaging techniques including MRI and PET.</li> <li>Description of advances in treatment of leukaemia and lymphoma and in diagnosis and management of patients with thrombophilia and venous thrombosis.</li> <li>Development of new antimicrobial agents in management of immunosuppressed patients with infection.</li> <li>New double page spread on palliative care of patients with blood disorders.</li> <li>New illustrations.</li> </ul>