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