Haematology

The definitive overview of haematology and its recent developments

Haematology has advanced considerably in recent decades. As new developments emerge, there is a continuous need for an accessible and up-to-date survey for medical students, discussing the major haematological disorders, their clinical presentations, their treatments, and more.

Written by specialists with an interest in medical education, Lecture Notes: Haematology is a succinct, highly illustrated student guide to the essentials of this important field. It integrates the physiological, pathological, and clinical dimensions of haematology in a single comprehensive guide, and provides medical students and early-career clinicians with the core knowledge required to succeed in the subject. The 11^th edition of this guide includes updated sections and expanded chapters detailing the newest advances in the field.

In this 11^th edition of Lecture Notes: Haematology, readers will also find:

• Discussion of both pathogenesis and management of all major haematological disorders
• Online clinical cases with >150 multiple choice questions to allow you to test and apply your knowledge

Lecture Notes: Haematology, 11^th edition is a valuable resource for medical students and junior doctors looking to increase their expertise in this medical specialty.

Deborah Hay is Clinical Tutor for Laboratory Medicine at the University of Oxford, and honorary consultant haematologist at Oxford University hospitals where she focuses on laboratory haematology and diagnostics. She has a DPhil in molecular haematology and a Masters degree in health education.

Andrew King is Wellcome Trust Clinal Research Fellow at the University of Oxford, where he also obtained degrees in physiology and medicine.

Michael Desborough is a Locum Consultant Haematologist and acting Lead Clinician for venous thromboembolism prevention at the Oxford Haemophilia and Thrombosis Centre laboratory.

Preface  xx

About the companion website  xx

1  An introduction to haematopoiesis  xx

2  The blood count in health and disease  xx

3  Anaemia: general principles  xx

4  Haemolytic anaemias  xx

5  Disorders of globin synthesis  xx

6  An introduction to haematological malignancies  xx

7  Cellular and molecular investigations in haematology  xx

8  Neoplastic disorders of myeloid cells  xx

9  Neoplastic disorders of lymphoid cells  xx

10  Plasma cell myeloma and other paraproteinaemias  xx

11  Aplastic anaemia and pure red cell aplasia  xx

12  Stem cell transplantation and cellular therapy  xx

13  Haemostasis and bleeding disorders  xx

14  Thrombosis and anticoagulant therapy  xx

15  Blood groups and blood transfusion  xx

Index  xx

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