Haematology Lecture Notes is an accessible and concise bestselling study guide, outlining the physiology, pathology and treatment of the most common blood disorders. Extensively revised and updated to reflect the considerable advances in the understanding of the molecular biology and pathogenesis of haematological disorders, it provides the core knowledge required by all medical students and junior doctors.
Key features include:
New material on coagulation and transfusion Expanded coverage of haematopoiesis A complete update of all malignant haematology content
A brand new companion website at www.lecturenoteseries.com/haematology featuring interactive MCQs with feedback on each answer selected, chapter summaries and revision notes in PowerPoint and PDF formats, and all the figures from the book in PowerPoint format
Whether approaching haematology for the first time, or looking for a refresher, Haematology Lecture Notes will enable students and junior doctors to develop an understanding of both the basic science and clinical aspects of this specialty.
| Preface to the first edition |
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| Preface to the ninth edition |
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1 An introduction to haematopoiesis |
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2 Anaemia: General principles |
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4 Disorders of globin synthesis |
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39 | (12) |
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5 Conditions associated with white cell abnormalities |
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6 Structure and function of lymphoid tissue |
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59 | (6) |
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7 Lymphomas: General principles |
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65 | (8) |
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8 Classification of lymphoma |
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9 Neoplastic disorders of lymphoid cells |
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76 | (11) |
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10 Myeloma and other paraproteinaemias |
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11 Neoplastic disorders of myeloid cells |
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12 Bone marrow transplantation |
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13 Aplastic anaemia and pure red cell aplasia |
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14 Haemostasis, abnormal bleeding and anticoagulant therapy |
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15 Blood groups and blood transfusion |
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Chris S.R. Hatton is Consultant Haematologist, Department of Haematology, The John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford
Nevin C. HughesJones is a Former Member of the Scientific Staff, Medical Research Councils Molecular Immunopathology Unit, and of the Department of Pathology, University of Cambridge
Deborah Hay is Wellcome Trust Clinical Training Fellow, MRC Molecular Haematology Unit, Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine, Oxford
David Keeling is Consultant Haematologist, Oxford Haemophilia and Thrombosis Centre, Oxford
