Blood Cells has been written with both the practising haematologist and the trainee in mind. It aims to provide a guide for use in the diagnostic haematology laboratory, covering methods of collection of blood specimens, blood film preparation and staining, the principles of manual and automated blood counts and the assessment of the morphological features of blood cells. The practising haematologist should find this book sufficiently comprehensive to be a reference source while, at the same time, the trainee haematologist and biomedical scientist should find it a straightforward and practical bench manual. Enables both the haematologist and laboratory scientist to identify blood cell features, from the most common to the more obscure Provides essential information on methods of collection, blood film preparation and staining, together with the principles of manual and automated blood counts Completely revised and updated, incorporating much newly published information: now includes advice on further tests when a specific diagnosis is suspected Four hundred high quality photographs to aid with blood cell identification Highlights the purpose and clinical relevance of haematology laboratory tests throughout
Most hematologists need a revised and practical textbook in which they can rapidly search on the morning of a consultation…This book will be an important resource in such situations. New England Journal of Medicine A well established and respected review of hematology Postgraduate Haematology is a practical, readable text which will give trainees, residents and practising hematologists up-to-date knowledge of the pathogenesis, clinical and laboratory features and management of blood disorders. Postgraduate Haematology is ideal for: Trainees and residents in hematology Hematologists in practice Why Buy This Book? A well established and respected review of hematology Practical and readable text Essential information for everyday use as well as the scientific background Up-to-date knowledge of the pathogenesis, clinical and laboratory features and management of blood disorders Complete revision of all chapters and the addition of new chapters to reflect latest advances in the speciality
Now in its third edition Leukaemia Diagnosis has been completely revised and updated throughout to include the latest developments in the fields of haematology and oncology. Written by Barbabra Bain, an acclaimed haematologist and morphologist, Leukaemia Diagnosis is a highly practical guide and reference source, which reflects the latest changes in the fields of morphology, cytochemistry, immunophenotyping, cytogenetics and molecular genetics. The third edition of Leukaemia Diagnosis includes: Over 180 superb four-colour photographs of normal cells and abnormal variants The latest WHO leukaemia classification guidelines
Unique text providing a core knowledge base for those with little exposure to molecular biological methods Molecular Haematology provides essential reading for those with minimal exposure to, or understanding of, molecular biological techniques. There is an extensive glossary and each chapter is written with the non-specialist in mind. Molecular Haematology is ideal for: Trainees and residents in hematology Hematologists in practice Why Buy This Book? Unique text providing a core knowledge base for those with little exposure to molecular biological methods Focuses on the clinical relevance of molecular biology in haematology Complete revision of text and ten new chapters to cover all groundbreaking developments in the field Each chapter summarizes the impact made by molecular research on understanding the pathogenesis of a variety of blood disorders International team of contributors recruited from top specialist units around the world
This unique book is written by Barbara Bain, a leading haematologist with a reputation for her educational prowess in the field. It provides a concise overview of the haemoglobinopathies and focuses on the selection, performance, and interpretation of relevant laboratory tests. The tests dealt with are mainly those done regularly in diagnostic haematology laboratories. Where more specialist tests are required, the reader is given an overview of what the specialist centre will do, with guidance on what the result will imply. This book is extremely practical in orientation and is an essential reference volume in the haematology laboratory. Haemoglobinopathy Diagnosis is ideal for: Trainees and residents in haematology Hematologists in practice Laboratory scientists Why Buy This Book? New Edition – Fully updated, with 43 new pictures and 37 pages of illustrated clinical cases to use for teaching and self-evaluation Essential reference volume for the haematology laboratory Focuses on diagnosis Very practical in its approach In addition to the self-assessment case studies, contains «test your knowledge» sections at the end of every chapter Remarkably comprehensive for a compact book
Pediatric Hematology is a comprehensive and succinct referenced text on the diagnosis and treatment of blood diseases in childhood. It provides a ready source of reference for all the conditions likely to be encountered in day-to-day clinical practice. For each condition, the authors give helpful advice on differential diagnoses and clinical management. This third edition has been extensively updated throughout, in light of recent developments in this rapidly advancing area of medicine. A well established textbook on the diagnosis and treatment of blood disorders in childhood A balanced and cutting edge referenced text on all aspects of diagnosis and treatment Easy to use, practically organized, with essential aspects of biology included within each chapter International editorial and contributor team—representing a wide geographical and chronological range Whether you are an established sub-specialist in pediatric hematology/oncology, a pediatrician, a trainee or nursing specialist, this book will answer all your questions about benign and malignant disorders of the blood in children and young adults.
The Novartis Foundation Series is a popular collection of the proceedings from Novartis Foundation Symposia, in which groups of leading scientists from a range of topics across biology, chemistry and medicine assembled to present papers and discuss results. The Novartis Foundation, originally known as the Ciba Foundation, is well known to scientists and clinicians around the world.
Highly Commended in the Obstetrics and Gynaecology category at the British Medical Association Book Awards 2008 The third edition of Clinical Obstetrics – The Fetus and Mother is unique in that it gives in-depth attention to the two patients – fetus and mother, giving special coverage to each patient. Clinical Obstetrics – The Fetus and Mother covers the biology, pathology, and clinical management of disorders affecting the fetus and the mother with illustrations highlighting essential diagnostic features and treatment procedures. The book has been extensively revised and in some cases reorganized for clarity and flow. This book is fully up to date with special chapters on; first trimester prenatal screening 3-D and 4-D ultrasound medical and surgical fetal therapy foetal stem cell therapy prenatal diagnosis and fetal developmental biology benign tumors in pregnancy and extensive discussion of each of the main areas of maternal diseases. The book has been made more succinct yet heavily annotated and illustrated giving greater clinical emphasis enabling fast decisions at the point of care; all chapters now have key summary points making it easy to retrieve information. In addition Clinical Obstetrics – The Fetus and Mother includes a new searchable CD of the text including over 100 colour illustrations, and a Q&A book allowing you to test your learning. Formerly known as Medicine of the Fetus and Mother and highly successful in two previous editions published by Lippincott
FETAL ANOMALIES Advances in ultrasound technology are reshaping the field of health care for obstetricians and pediatric specialists. Detailed fetal imaging has enabled medical professionals to detect fetal structural anomalies and research practical guidelines for prenatal diagnosis and postnatal management. Fetal Anomalies: Ultrasound Diagnosis and Postnatal Management is a practical sourcebook with images of structural fetal malformations on a continuum that begins at the stage of ultrasonographic identification, progressing to characterization in the newborn period, and culminating in repair and postoperative follow up. This comprehensive text correlates pre- and post-natal images with the type of treatment appropriate to structural anomalies of the different organ systems. Numerous examples from each organ system are included and the material is clinically oriented. Fetal Anomalies: Ultrasound Diagnosis and Postnatal Management reviews such topics as: Externally visible defects Skeletal dysplasia Central nervous, gastrointestinal, urinary, and genital systems Umbilical cord anomalies Abnormalities specific to multiple pregnancies Abnormalities of amniotic fluid volume Abnormalities that elude prenatal detection Incorporating the pictorial strengths of an atlas with the didactic utility of a reference work, Fetal Anomalies: Ultrasound Diagnosis and Postnatal Management is a unique book bridging various specialties that comprise maternal-fetal medicine, such as obstetrics, diagnostic imaging, neonatology, perinatology, surgery, and urology.
The Novartis Foundation Series is a popular collection of the proceedings from Novartis Foundation Symposia, in which groups of leading scientists from a range of topics across biology, chemistry and medicine assembled to present papers and discuss results. The Novartis Foundation, originally known as the Ciba Foundation, is well known to scientists and clinicians around the world.