Haematology : an illustrated colour text / Martin R. Howard, Mary L. Owen.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Howard, Martin R., author.

Owen, Mary, author.

Contributor:

Howard, Martin R.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Blood--Diseases.

Blood.

Hematology.

Hematologic Diseases.

Blood Physiological Phenomena.

Medical Subjects:

Hematologic Diseases.

Blood Physiological Phenomena.

Hematology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (viii, 136 pages) : illustrations (colour)

Edition:

Fifth edition.

Place of Publication:

[Amsterdam] : Elsevier, 2027

Summary:

"Clear explanations, an easy-to-use logical layout, and abundant illustrations make Haematology: An Illustrated Colour Text, 5th Edition, an ideal resource for medical students, junior doctors, and others who need a concise, practical introduction to this complex subject. Part of the popular Illustrated Colour Text series, it offers a comprehensive overview of diseases of the blood presented in clear double-page learning units, with descriptions of the pathophysiological processes leading to disease and the principles of therapy. In addition, this fully updated text includes relevant anatomy, examination skills, laboratory and transfusion medicine, and practical procedures, making it an excellent learning tool at all levels of training"-- publisher's description.

Contents:

Anatomy and physiology

The haematology patient

Anaemia

Leukaemia

Lymphoma and myeloma

Myeloproliferative neoplasms

Haemostasis and thrombosis

Blood transfusion

Special situations

Techniques and potential advances.

Notes:

Previous edition issued in print: as by Martin R. Howard and Peter J. Hamilton. Edinburgh: Elsevier, 2013.

Online resource; title from table of contents page (Elsevier ClinicalKey, viewed June 4 2026).

Related Work:

Howard, Martin R. Haematology. Fourth edition.

ISBN:

0-443-37907-6