Synopses & Reviews
This is a major revision of the standard textbook of haematology for medical students. The book outlines the basic principles of clinical and laboratory haematology and shows how manifestations of blood diseases can be explained by new knowledge of the disease processes
Essential Haematology describes how advances in molecular biology, immunology, biochemistry and physiology have increased our understanding of normal blood formation and function, and how they are disturbed in different diseases. The impact of molecular biology is apparent, especially in the inherited diseases of thalassaemia, haemophilia and haemostatic defects, and in the sections dealing with growth factors and leukaemogenesis. The range of treatment available for patients continues to expand and is covered in individual chapters as well as in an expanded section on bone marrow transplantation and the management of bone marrow failure. Colour is used for clarity in line diagrams, and all blood and bone marrow appearances are now illustrated by colour photographs.
The book is suitable not only for medical students preparing for final examinations but also for post-graduates preparing for examinations in general medicine and haematology. It will also be a useful resource for nurses and other professionals involved in the care of patients with blood disease.
Review
“An extraordinarily comprehensive textbook covering all aspects of Haematology, brought to life by fantastic use of full colour illustrations, diagrams, and photographs. Since a thorough knowledge of Haematology is the backbone of medical diagnosis, this book is definitely to be recommended to all medical students… and beyond!”
Medical Student, Cambridge“This is an excellent comprehensive yet concise book, which will give you a complete overview of Haematology, a crucial topic for students to master. It has well drawn diagrams, clear explanations, and lots of pictures.” Medical Student, Barts and The London University
“This book is a must for every med student’s book shelf. It’s a perfect book containing everything you need to or will be expected to know while in medical school and as a junior doctor. Explanations are clear and easy to understand, diagrams are colourful, and the pictures make the clinical scenario/patient come to life before your eyes." Medical Student, University College, Dublin
“I’ve always had problems with understanding haematological malignancies and this book has proven very useful in this regard. It’s a useful reference which can go a long way to addressing the gap between what is taught and what is expected! Whether you’re a medical student or junior doctor, this is a great book.” Medical Student, GKT
“Essential Haematology is an excellent core text. Filled with coloured diagrams, radiographs, and clinical pictures, the text is beautifully illustrated throughout. The book is laid out in an easy to understand way and is comprehensively and concisely written covering the basic medical sciences of haematological disorders, clinical features, diagnostic tests, and management of various conditions.” Medical Student, University of Manchester
"If you are looking to buy a haematology book then I would definitely go for this one based on how comprehensive it is." GKT Gazette
“Comprehensive look at the biochemical, physiological and immunological processes … .Designed to help medical students grasp the essential features of modern clinical and laboratory hematology.”
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
Review
'“An extraordinarily comprehensive textbook covering all aspects of Haematology, brought to life by fantastic use of full colour illustrations, diagrams, and photographs. Since a thorough knowledge of Haematology is the backbone of medical diagnosis, this book is definitely to be recommended to all medical students… and beyond!”
Medical Student, Cambridge“This is an excellent comprehensive yet concise book, which will give you a complete overview of Haematology, a crucial topic for students to master. It has well drawn diagrams, clear explanations, and lots of pictures.” Medical Student, Barts and The London University
“This book is a must for every med student’s book shelf. It’s a perfect book containing everything you need to or will be expected to know while in medical school and as a junior doctor. Explanations are clear and easy to understand, diagrams are colourful, and the pictures make the clinical scenario/patient come to life before your eyes.\" Medical Student, University College, Dublin
“I’ve always had problems with understanding haematological malignancies and this book has proven very useful in this regard. It’s a useful reference which can go a long way to addressing the gap between what is taught and what is expected! Whether you’re a medical student or junior doctor, this is a great book.” Medical Student, GKT
“Essential Haematology is an excellent core text. Filled with coloured diagrams, radiographs, and clinical pictures, the text is beautifully illustrated throughout. The book is laid out in an easy to understand way and is comprehensively and concisely written covering the basic medical sciences of haematological disorders, clinical features, diagnostic tests, and management of various conditions.” Medical Student, University of Manchester
\"…if you are looking to buy a haematology book then I would definitely go for this one based on how comprehensive it is.\"
GKT Geazette'
Review
"...it is an excellent publication, providing a springboard into the fascinating discipline of haematology at all levels, including medical students, MRCP students and, I have to say, a superb primer for MRCPath candidates. In addition, if you have to teach medical students, the chapters in the book clearly provide the essential haematology. It remains at the top of my basic reading list."
The Bulletin of the Royal College if Pathologists
"...an excellent book, and relevant to years 1 to 5. It gives that other classic, Churchill-Livingstone's "Colour Illustrated guide to Haematology" a damn good run for its money (I'd say this one wins it by a nose)."
On previous editions:"This is a beautiful book... packed with superb colour figures, laboratory and clinical illustrations, and is magnificently laid out. The text is clearly written, contains excellent, up-to-date background science, comprehensive clinical and laboratory data and sensible advice on the management of a full range of haematological disorders. My own students were delighted to see a copy and were unanimous in their view that this is a high quality bargain." Journal of Clinical Pathology
"The molecular and biochemical aspects of modern haematology are simply and clearly explained throughout, so encouraging students to read further from the comprehensive reading list at the end of each chapter. The diagrams are particularly clear and pertinent, and the black & white plates are of reasonable standard for a book of this size. It is a difficult book to fault and must take first place as the undergraduates' handbook for haematology." British Medical Journal
Published Reviews of the 4th Edition
"In summary, it is an excellent textbook and can be wholeheartedly recommended."
Northwing, vol.67, no.2, Autumn/Winter 2002
Synopsis
Essential Haematologyis established as the most authoritative introduction to the subject for bioscience and medical students, junior doctors, laboratory scientists and nurses. This new edition is beautifully presented, introducing the formation and function of blood cells, and diseases that arise from dysfunction and disruption of these processes. Basic science, diagnostic tests and clinical features and management are all easily explained.
THE introductory text for clinical and laboratory haematology
- An authoritative and accessible textbook now fully revised
- Beautifully presented – a joy to learn from
- Features a new standardized approach to clinical features and management of disease
Synopsis
Essential Haematology is established as the most authoritative introduction to the subject for bioscience and medical students, junior doctors, laboratory scientists and nurses. This new edition is beautifully presented, introducing the formation and function of blood cells, and diseases that arise from dysfunction and disruption of these processes. Basic science, diagnostic tests and clinical features and management are all easily explained.
THE introductory text for clinical and laboratory haematology
* An authoritative and accessible textbook now fully revised
* Beautifully presented - a joy to learn from
* Features a new standardized approach to clinical features and management of disease
Synopsis
Essential Haematologyis established as the most authoritative introduction to the subject for bioscience and medical students, junior doctors, laboratory scientists and nurses. Beautifully presented, it introduces the formation and function of blood cells and diseases that arise from dysfunction and disruption of these processes. Basic science, diagnostic tests and clinical features and management are all easily explained.
The 5th edition has been reorganized to increase the focus on discrete disorders to show the increased understanding of the causation of blood disorders and improved diagnostic techniques and clinical management. A new standardized approach to describing disease and management has also been introduced. The authors' engaging style and inviting presentation continue to make Essential Haematologythe perfect learning and reference text.
About the Author
Professor A.V. Hoffbrand- Emeritus Professor of Haematology, Royal Free and University College Medical School, London.
Professor P.A.H. Moss- Professor of Haematology, University of Birmingham.
Dr J.E. Pettit- Haematologist, Medlab South, Christchurch, New Zealand.
Table of Contents
Preface to fourth edition.
Preface to first edition.
Bibliography.
1. Blood Cell Formation (haemopoiesis).
2. Erythropoiesis And General Aspects Of Anaemia.
3. Hypochromic Anaemias And Iron Overload.
4. Megaloblastic Anaemias And Other Macrocytic Anaemias.
5. Haemolytic Anaemias.
6. Genetic Disorders Of Haemoglobin.
7. Aplastic Anaemia And Bone Marrow Failure.
8. Stem Cell Transplantation.
9. The White Cells 1: Granulocytes, Monocytes And Their Benign Disorders.
10. The White Cells 2: Lymphocytes And Their Benign Disorders.
11. The Genetics Of Haematological Malignancies.
12. Acute Leukaemias.
13. Chronic Leukaemia And Myelodysplasia.
14. The Chronic Lymphoid Leukaemias.
15. Malignant Lymphomas.
16. Multiple Myeloma And Related Disorders.
17. Myeloproliferative Disorders.
18. Platelets, Blood Coagulation And Haemostasis.
19. Bleeding Disorders Caused By Vascular And Platelet Abnormalities.
20. Coagulation Disorders.
21. Thrombosis And Antithrombotic Therapy.
22. Haematological Changes In Systemic Disease.
23. Blood Transfusion.
24. Pregnancy And Paediatric Haematology.
Appendices.
1. Principal Features Of Known Cluster Differentation (Cd) Molecules.
2. Normal Values.
3. World Health Organisation Classification Of Myeloid And Lymphoid Neoplasms.
Glossary of molecular genetics.
Index