As with most medical specialties, haematology has seen major changes since this book was first published in 1998. We now have greater understanding of the molecular biology of many diseases, both malignant and non-malignant. This new knowledge has helped us to develop more sensitive assays for many conditions, and has been taken into the clinic, with the engineering of new drugs, such as STI571 used in the treatment of chronic myeloid leukaemia, amongst others.
As with the first edition, the intention has been to encompass all aspects of haematology but with perhaps a greater emphasis on basic science than previously. Readers will note that the writing team is almost identical to that for the first edition, which provides
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Iron deficiency anaemia. Drew Provan. 1
Macrocytic anaemias. Victor Hoffbrand, Drew Provan. 5
The hereditary anaemlas. David J Weatherall. 9
Polycythaemia, essential thrombocythaemia, and myelofibrosis. George S Vassiliou, Anthony R Green. 14
Chronic myeloid leukaemia. John Goldman. 19
The acute leukaemias.T.Everington, R J Liesner, A H Golds tone. 23
Platelet disorders. R J Liesner, S J Machin. 28
The myelodysplastic syndromes.David G Oscier. 33
Multiple myeloma and related conditions. Charles R J Singer. 37
Bleeding disorders, thrombosis, and anticoagulation. К К Hampton, FE Preston. 43
Malignant lymphomas and chronic lymphocytic leukaemia. G M Mead. 47
Blood and marrow stem cell transplantation. Andrew Duncombe. 52
Haematological disorders at the extremes of life. Adrian С Newland, Tyrrell G J R Evans. 57
Haematological emergencies. Drew Provan. 61
The future of haematology: the impact of molecular biology and gene therapy. Adele К Fielding, Stephen J Russell. 65
Index. 71