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Crash Course Haematology and Immunology 4th Revised edition [Mīkstie vāki]

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  • Formāts: Paperback / softback, 208 pages, Illustrated
  • Sērija : Crash Course
  • Izdošanas datums: 30-Apr-2012
  • Izdevniecība: Mosby
  • ISBN-10: 0723436258
  • ISBN-13: 9780723436256
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  • Formāts: Paperback / softback, 208 pages, Illustrated
  • Sērija : Crash Course
  • Izdošanas datums: 30-Apr-2012
  • Izdevniecība: Mosby
  • ISBN-10: 0723436258
  • ISBN-13: 9780723436256
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Now celebrating over 10 years of success - Crash Course has been specially devised to help you get through your exams with ease.

Completely revised throughout, the new edition of Crash Course is perfectly tailored to meet your needs by providing everything you need to know in one place. Clearly presented in a tried and trusted, easy-to-use, format, each book in the series gives complete coverage of the subject in a no-nonsense, user-friendly fashion.

Commencing with 'Learning Objectives', each chapter guides you succinctly through the topic, giving full coverage of the curriculum whilst avoiding unnecessary and often confusing detail. Each chapter is also supported by a full artwork programme, and features the ever popular 'Hints and Tips' boxes as well as other useful aide-mmoires. All volumes contain an up-to-date self-assessment section which allows you to test your knowledge and hone your exam skills.

Authored by students or junior doctors - working under close faculty supervision - each volume has been prepared by someone who has recently been in the exam situation and so relates closely to your needs. So whether you need to get out of a fix or aim for distinction Crash Course is for you!!





More than 90 illustrations present clinical, diagnostic and practical information in an easy-to-follow manner Friendly and accessible approach to the subject makes learning especially easy Written by students for students - authors who understand exam pressures Contains 'Hints and Tips' boxes, and other useful aide-mmoires Succinct coverage of the subject enables 'sharp focus' and efficient use of time during exam preparation Contains a fully updated self-assessment section - ideal for honing exam skills and self-testing





Self-assessment section fully updated to reflect current exam requirements Contains 'common exam pitfalls' as advised by faculty Crash Courses also available electronically! Online self-assessment bank also available - content edited by Dan Horton-Szar!

Now celebrating over 10 years of success - Crash Course has been specially devised to help you get through your exams with ease.

Completely revised throughout, the new edition of Crash Course is perfectly tailored to meet your needs by providing everything you need to know in one place. Clearly presented in a tried and trusted, easy-to-use, format, each book in the series gives complete coverage of the subject in a no-nonsense, user-friendly fashion.

Commencing with 'Learning Objectives', each chapter guides you succinctly through the topic, giving full coverage of the curriculum whilst avoiding unnecessary and often confusing detail. Each chapter is also supported by a full artwork programme, and features the ever popular 'Hints and Tips' boxes as well as other useful aide-mmoires. All volumes contain an up-to-date self-assessment section which allows you to test your knowledge and hone your exam skills.

Authored by students or junior doctors - working under close faculty supervision - each volume has been prepared by someone who has recently been in the exam situation and so relates closely to your needs. So whether you need to get out of a fix or aim for distinction Crash Course is for you!!
Series editor foreword v
Prefaces vi
Acknowledgements vii
1 Principles of haematology
1(8)
Overview of haematology---the cell lines
1(1)
Haemopoiesis and its regulation
2(1)
Bone marrow
3(1)
The spleen
4(5)
2 Red blood cells and haemoglobin
9(14)
Structure and function of erythrocytes
9(1)
Erythropoiesis
9(3)
Iron and haem metabolism
12(3)
Haemoglobin
15(2)
The cytoskeleton of the red cell
17(1)
Metabolism of red cells
18(1)
Full blood count and reticulocyte count
19(1)
Peripheral blood film
20(3)
3 Red blood cell disorders
23(14)
Anaemia caused by haematinic deficiency
23(1)
Anaemia of chronic disease
24(3)
Anaemia due to increased red-cell destruction (haemolytic anaemias)
27(4)
Haemoglobinopathies
31(2)
Investigation of haemoglobinopathies
33(1)
Anaemia due to blood loss
34(1)
Marrow defects
34(1)
Polycythaemia (erythrocytosis)
35(2)
4 White blood cells
37(8)
Structure and function of the white blood cells
37(2)
Differentiation of white cells
39(1)
Differential white count
40(2)
Reactive proliferation of white cells
42(1)
Leucopenia
42(3)
5 Haematological malignancies
45(12)
Introduction to haematological malignancies
45(9)
Investigations of haematological malignancies
54(3)
6 Haemostasis
57(16)
Platelets and blood coagulation
57(2)
Antiplatelet drugs
59(1)
Platelet disorders
60(3)
The coagulation cascade
63(3)
Clotting tests
66(1)
Clotting factor disorders
66(3)
Thrombosis
69(4)
7 Blood transfusion
73(6)
Introduction in blood products
73(1)
Indications for red cell transfusion
73(1)
Red-cell antigens
74(1)
Cross-matching and blood transfusion
75(4)
8 Principles of immunology
79(4)
An overview of immunology
79(4)
9 The innate immune system
83(8)
Barriers to infection
83(1)
Cells of innate immunity
83(3)
Soluble proteins
86(4)
Innate immune system pattern recognition molecules
90(1)
10 The adaptive immune system
91(18)
The immunoglobulin domain
91(3)
Generation of antigen receptor diversity
94(3)
Humoral immunity
97(5)
Cell-mediated immunity
102(7)
11 The functioning immune system
109(8)
Response to tissue damage
109(3)
Immune response to pathogens
112(5)
12 Immune dysfunction
117(18)
Hypersensitivity
117(3)
Allergy
120(2)
Autoimmunity
122(5)
Immune deficiency
127(5)
Investigation of immune function
132(3)
13 Medical intervention
135(8)
Immunization
135(2)
Transplantation
137(1)
Anti-inflammatory drugs
138(5)
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) 143(10)
Extended Matching Questions 153(8)
MCQ Answers 161(6)
EMQ Answers 167(6)
Glossary 173(2)
Index 175