Essential Haematology

"Most hematologists need a revised and practical textbook in whichthey can rapidly search on the morning of a consultation...Thisbook will be an important resource in suchsituations." New England Journal of Medicine A well established and respected review ofhematology Postgraduate Haematology is a practical, readable text whichwill give trainees, residents and practising hematologistsup-to-date knowledge of the pathogenesis, clinical and laboratoryfeatures 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 ofhematology Practical and readable text Essential information for everyday use as well as thescientific background Up-to-date knowledge of the pathogenesis, clinical andlaboratory features and management of blood disorders Complete revision of all chapters and the addition of newchapters to reflect latest advances in the speciality

The second edition of Essentials of Haematology brings students fully up to date with common haematologic disorders and blood transfusion, with an emphasis on pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment. Divided into five sections, topics include blood physiology, red and white blood cell disorders, haemostasis disorders and blood transfusion. Each chapter discusses the diagnosis and treatment of a different disorder and the final section describes transfusion techniques. This comprehensive new edition includes more than 400 full colour figures, tables and illustrations with descriptions to assist learning. Key points New edition bringing students up to date with common haematologic disorders and blood transfusion Emphasis on pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment Includes more than 400 full colour figures, tables and illustrations Previous edition published in 2006

The new and fully updated edition of the definitive haematology textbook for undergraduate and postgraduate students and trainees Hoffbrand's Essential Haematology is widely regarded as the most authoritative introduction to the subject available, helping medical students and trainee doctors understand the essential principles of modern clinical and laboratory haematology for nearly four decades. Now in its eighth edition, this market-leading textbook introduces the formation and function of blood cells and the diseases that arise from dysfunction and disruption of these processes. Beautifully presented with over 300 stunning colour illustrations, the new edition has been thoroughly updated to reflect recent advances in knowledge of the pathogenesis of blood diseases and their diagnosis and treatment. This new text: Describes disorders and diseases of the blood such as the various anaemias and white cell disorders, leukaemias, lymphomas and myeloma, as well as bleeding and thrombotic disorders Incorporates the latest World Health Organization (WHO) classification of haematological neoplastic diseases Reviews contemporary application of multiparameter flow cytometry, DNA sequencing and other technologies in evaluating patients with suspected haematological disease Discusses the therapeutic use of chimeric antigen T-cells, mono- and bi-specific monoclonal antibodies, inhibitors of intracellular signalling pathways and direct orally acting anticoagulants Includes sections on blood transfusion and the haematological aspects of systemic diseases, pregnancy and the neonate Hoffbrand's Essential Haematology is a vital resource for all students and trainees, and a valuable reference for practicing specialists wishing to update their knowledge.

Following the familiar, easy-to-use at a Glance format, Haematology at a Glance, Fourth Edition 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. This new edition of Haematology at a Glance: • 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 • Contains the very latest clinical treatments • Includes updated illustrations and clinical photographs to illustrate concepts and aid understanding • Features extensive online self-assessment at www.ataglanceseries.com/haematology This book is an invaluable resource for medical students and health professionals wanting to consolidate and expand their knowledge of haematology.

This work is a standard textbook of haemotology for medical students. It will provide students with an account of the essential features of clinical and laboratory haemotology, with selected reading lists and colour diagrams.

The latest edition of the best-selling haematology textbook for undergraduate and postgraduate students and trainees Now in its ninth edition, Hoffbrand's Essential Haematology remains the definitive introductory textbook in the field. A team of leading experts provide clear and authoritative coverage of fundamental areas of clinical and laboratory haematology, including basic science, clinical features, diagnostic procedures and patient management. The text includes hundreds of high-quality colour images illustrating different anaemias, white cell and platelet disorders, leukaemias, myeloproliferative diseases, lymphomas, myeloma, bleeding and thrombotic disorders. Thoroughly revised and updated, Hoffbrand's Essential Haematology reflects current knowledge of the pathogenesis of blood diseases, their classification, diagnosis and treatment algorithms incorporating novel agents. The role of detection of minimal residual disease in management, and recent advances in immunological treatment of benign and malignant blood disorders, including CAR-T cell therapy, are highlighted. This edition contains expanded coverage of clonal haemopoiesis, the non-Hodgkin lymphomas amyloidosis, hospital related thrombosis, new treatments for haemophilia, and the use of direct-acting oral anticoagulants. Gene therapy for sickle cell anaemia, thalassaemia, and haemophilia feature and a new section focuses on the haematological consequences of COVID-19 infection and vaccine-induced immune thrombotic thrombocytopenia (VITT). Helping medical students and trainee doctors understand the core principles of clinical and laboratory haematology for more than 40 years, Hoffbrand's Essential Haematology: Describes the formation and function of blood cells and the diseases that arise from the bone marrow, lymph nodes and blood Provides comprehensive and up-to-date coverage of molecular and immunological basis, diagnosis, and management of blood diseases Covers a wide range of key topics, including stem cell transplantation, blood transfusion, the haematological aspects of systemic diseases, of pregnancy and of the neonate Incorporates the current 5th World Health Organisation (WHO) classification of haematological neoplastic diseases Includes access to a companion website with hundreds of multiple-choice questions, PowerPoint slides, and other teaching and learning resources Hoffbrand's Essential Haematology, Ninth Edition, is a must-have resource for undergraduate medical students, biomedical science undergraduates and postgraduates, and trainees in haematology.

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 chapter Includes an expanded treatment range and an expanded section on bone marrow failure and transplantation Includes a companion website at www.wiley.com/go/essentialhaematology featuring figures and tables from the book for downloading, and interactive multiple choice questions prepared by the authors This title is also available as a mobile App from MedHand Mobile Libraries. Buy it now from iTunes, Google Play or the MedHand Store.