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<p>Preface to the fourth edition 6</p> <p>Preface to the first edition 6</p> <p>Glossary 7</p> <p>Normal values 8</p> <p>About the companion website 9</p> <p><b>Part 1 Basic physiology and practice</b></p> <p>1 Haemopoiesis: physiology and pathology 10</p> <p>2 Normal blood cells I: red cells 14</p> <p>3 Normal blood cells II: granulocytes, monocytes and the reticuloendothelial system 18</p> <p>4 Normal blood cells III: lymphocytes 20</p> <p>5 Lymph nodes, the lymphatic system and the spleen 23</p> <p>6 Clinical assessment 24</p> <p>7 Laboratory assessment 26</p> <p><b>Part 2 Red cell disorders</b></p> <p>8 General aspects of anaemia 30</p> <p>9 Iron I: physiology and deficiency 33</p> <p>10 Iron II: overload and sideroblastic anaemia 36</p> <p>11 Megaloblastic anaemia I: vitamin B 12 (B 12) and folate deficiency – biochemical basis, causes 38</p> <p>12 Megaloblastic anaemia II: clinical features, treatment and other macrocytic anaemias 40</p> <p>13 Haemolytic anaemias I: general 42</p> <p>14 Haemolytic anaemias II: inherited membrane and enzyme defects 44</p> <p>15 Haemolytic anaemias III: acquired 46</p> <p>16 Haemolytic anaemias IV: genetic defects of haemoglobin – thalassaemia 48</p> <p>17 Haemolytic anaemias V: genetic defects of haemoglobin – sickle cell disease 52</p> <p><b>Part 3 Benign disorders of white cells</b></p> <p>18 Benign disorders of white cells I: granulocytes, monocytes, macrophages 54</p> <p>19 Benign disorders of white cells II: lymphocytes, lymph nodes, spleen, HIV 56</p> <p><b>Part 4 Haematological malignancies</b></p> <p>20 Introduction to Haematological malignancy: basic mechanisms 58</p> <p>21 General aspects of treatment 61</p> <p>22 Acute leukaemia I: classification and diagnosis 64</p> <p>23 Acute leukaemia II: treatment and prognosis 68</p> <p>24 Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia (BCR-ABL1 positive) 70</p> <p>25 Myelodysplasia (myelodysplastic syndromes) 72</p> <p>26 Myeloproliferative disorders I: introduction 74</p> <p>27 Myeloproliferative disorders II: polycythaemia rubra vera 76</p> <p>28 Myeloproliferative disorders III: essential thrombocythaemia, primary myelofibrosis and systemic mastocytosis 78</p> <p>29 Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia 80</p> <p>30 Multiple myeloma and plasma cell disorders 83</p> <p>31 Lymphoma I: introduction 86</p> <p>32 Lymphoma II: Hodgkin lymphoma 88</p> <p>33 Lymphoma III: non-Hodgkin lymphoma – aetiology and classification 90</p> <p>34 Lymphoma IV: clinical and laboratory features of more common subtypes 92</p> <p>35 Lymphoma V: treatment and prognosis 94</p> <p><b>Part 5 Treatment and procedures</b></p> <p>36 Bone marrow failure 96</p> <p>37 Haematological effects of drugs 98</p> <p>38 Stem cell transplantation 100</p> <p><b>Part 6 Haemostasis</b></p> <p>39 Normal haemostasis I: vessel wall and platelets 102</p> <p>40 Normal haemostasis II: coagulation factors and fibrinolysis 104</p> <p>41 Disorders of haemostasis I: vessel wall and platelets 106</p> <p>42 Disorders of haemostasis II: inherited disorders of coagulation 108</p> <p>43 Disorders of haemostasis III: acquired disorders of coagulation 110</p> <p>44 Thrombosis and anti-thrombotic therapy 112</p> <p>45 Anticoagulation 115</p> <p><b>Part 7 Haematological aspects of tropical disease</b></p> <p>46 Haematological aspects of tropical diseases 118</p> <p>47 Haematology of pregnancy and infancy 120</p> <p><b>Part 8 Blood transfusion</b></p> <p>48 Blood transfusion I 122</p> <p>49 Blood transfusion II 124</p> <p>Appendix: cluster of differentiation nomenclature system 127</p> <p>Index 129 </p>

<p>“This book is an invaluable resource for medical students and health professionals wanting to consolidate and expand their knowledge of haematology.”  (<i>Kingbook73's Medical Ebook and Video Collection</i>, 26 August 2014)</p>

<b>Atul B. Mehta</b> and <b>A. Victor Hoffbrand</b> are both at the Royal Free and University College School of Medicine, Royal Free Hospital, London

<p>Following the familiar, easy-to-use <i>at a Glance</i> format, <i>Haematology at a Glance, Fourth Edition</i> is a broad and accessible introduction to the study of blood. Fully revised and updated to reflect advances in the field and in clinical practice, this new edition covers essential knowledge, from basic hematological physiology to blood disorders and their diagnosis and treatment.<br /> <br /> This new edition of <i>Haematology at a Glance</i>:<br /> <br /> • Features expanded sections on the underlying mechanisms, diagnostic techniques and management of the malignant haematological diseases. Also incorporates recent advances in knowledge of thrombosis and the newer oral anticoagulants<br /> • Contains the very latest clinical treatments<br /> • Includes updated illustrations and clinical photographs to illustrate concepts and aid understanding<br /> • Features extensive online self-assessment at www.ataglanceseries.com/haematology<br /> <br /> This book is an invaluable resource for medical students and health professionals wanting to consolidate and expand their knowledge of haematology.</p>

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