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.\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eConcise and manageable coverage of the major blood diseases and their treatment.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDoes not overload the reader with science, unlike some competing books.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eFocus is on the haematology patient and on the practical aspects of the subject.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eMakes use of the attractive features of the ICT series - double page spreads, lots of colour illustrations, summary boxes.\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eUpdating to take account of recenty developments in stem cell biology.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eIncreased emphasis on genomic and proteomic techniques in the diagnosis of haematological malignancy.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eUse of new imaging techniques including MRI and PET.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDescription of advances in treatment of leukaemia and lymphoma and in diagnosis and management of patients with thrombophilia and venous thrombosis.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDevelopment of new antimicrobial agents in management of immunosuppressed patients with infection.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eNew double page spread on palliative care of patients with blood disorders.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eNew illustrations.\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e
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