Now in its second edition Modern Hematology reflects the major advances in the understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of blood disorders. Each chapter is illustrated by tables, figures, and a selection of color plates.

Now in its second edition, Modern Hematology: Biology and Clinical Management reflects the major advances in the understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of blood disorders. It describes the latest clinical and scientific developments as well as details targeted and molecular therapies. The book brings together facts, concepts, and protocols important for the practice of hematology. In 23 chapters, all major blood diseases are covered, as well as rare diseases that are of scientific interest. As in the previous edition, each chapter is illustrated by tables, figures, and a selection of color plates. Comprehensive and informative this book is an invaluable resource for medical students, hematology trainees, residents, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physicians in other specialties treating patients with benign and malignant blood disorders.

Updated and expanded to reflect major advances in the understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of blood disorders Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Inhalt
Basic Biology of Hemopoiesis.- Molecular Biology and Cytokines.- Supportive Care in Hematology.- Transplantation of Stem Cells From Bone Marrow, Peripheral Blood, and the Umbilical Cord.- Anemias.- Hemolytic Anemias.- Leukocytosis, Leukopenia, and Other Reactive Changes of Myelopoiesis.- The Myeloproliferative Syndromes.- Acute Myelogenous Leukemias.- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemias.- Myelodysplastic Syndromes.- Aplastic Anemias.- Lymphocytosis, Lymphocytopenia, Lymphadenopathy, and Splenomegaly.- Hodgkin's Lymphoma.- The Non-Hodgkin's Lymphomas.- Multiple Myeloma and Related Paraproteinemias.- Congenital and Acquired Immunodeficiencies.- Infections Relevant to Hematology.- Basic Principles of Hemostasis.- Bleeding Disorders.- Thrombophilia, Thromboembolic Disease, and Antithrombotic Therapy.- Transfusion Medicine and Immunohematology.- Storage Disorders in Hematology.