Pediatric Hematology
Description:... Pediatric Hematology, 2/e is a comprehensive and succinct referenced text on the diagnosis and treatment of blood diseases in childhood. It provides a ready source of reference for all the conditions likely to be encountered in day-to-day clinical practice. For each condition, advice is given on differential diagnoses and clinical management. There is also a useful section listing normal values for paediatric haematological variables, which is ideal for daily referral purposes.
This second edition has been extensively updated throughout in light of recent developments. In particular, where appropriate, there is discussion of the molecular aspects of disease and the clinical application of gene therapy and cytokines.New edition has been completely restyled in terms of content and presentationProvides a succinct and balanced overview of childhood blood disordersEmphasis on clinical importance of these conditions, rather than just academic interestExpanded extensively, from 15 chapters in first edition to over 40 in the second, divided into nine distinct sectionsAddition of new, internationally renowned editor, Professor Blanchette, plus 50% increase in number of US/Canadian contributorsSubstantially new artwork, including expanded colour plate sectionTotal revision of existing chapters
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