Acute Leukemia : An Illustrated Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment (PDF)

Acute Leukemia : An Illustrated Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment (PDF)

by Judith E. Karp , MD and Ashkan Emadi , MD (Editors) .

Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) and Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) observed in children and adults are covered in detail and succinctly in Acute Leukemia : An Illustrated Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment .

This book covers every facet of AML and ALL , such as risk factors , cytogenetics , mutational characteristics , diagnoses , clinical management and prognoses , which are crucial and difficult for medical students , residents , hematology and medical oncology fellows and even general oncologists and hematologists .

It conveys difficult information in a visually engaging way that mostly uses illustrations rather than traditional text . It substitutes practical , “bite-sized” material for the wordiness of a standard textbook with original and modified illustrations , instructional schemata and diagrams , photomicrographs , tables and extensive figure legends .

The end result is a book that is visually appealing and simple to read , review and remember . This easily digestible book , created by top specialists in the industry , gives you the essential knowledge you need to use while dealing with AML and ALL patients who require rapid attention . This engaging format offers a special and “go-to” resource , whether you are a clinician just starting out searching for quick direction to managing a lethal condition or you are an experienced clinician looking for a quick review of treatment procedures .

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about 220 drawings, including histologic photomicrographs , flowcharts , graphs and schemata , along with over 40 tables explains difficult scientific concepts like cytogenetics and molecular mutations in a manner that is both visually appealing and simple to understand .

while recommending induction therapy , consolidation therapy and bone marrow transplantation offers practical and research-based therapeutic recommendations . Contains special chapters on the FDA drug development and clinical trial design processes , as well as how to manage psychosexual difficulties that come with the treatment of AML and ALL . includes an online image bank and digital access to the ebook .

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