Global Hematology, An Issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America

Global Hematology, An Issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America
Author: David J. Roberts
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 313
Release: 2016-04-20
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323417574

This issue will focus on the global state of hematology and will include articles such as: The Global Burden of Anemia, Iron Deficiency Anemia: Problems in Diagnosis and Therapy, Progress Towards the Control and Management of the Thalassemias, Problems and Approaches for Blood Transfusion in the Developing Countries, and many more!

Consultative Hematology, An Issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America

Consultative Hematology, An Issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America
Author: Fred J. Schiffman
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2012-04-28
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1455744077

Topics include: Why does my patient have leukocytosis?, Why Is My Patient Neutropenic?, Does My Patient with a Serum Monoclonal Spike have Multiple Myeloma?, DVT and Pulmonary Embolism, Why Does My Patient Have Lymphadenopathy/Splenomegaly?,and Why Does My Patient have Thrombocytopenia?

Neuroendocrine Tumors, An Issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America

Neuroendocrine Tumors, An Issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America
Author: Jennifer A. Chan
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 249
Release: 2016-01-19
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323416934

This issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America is devoted to Neuroendocrine tumors. Articles in this issue include: Pathology Classification of Neuroendocrine Tumors; Clinical Presentation and Diagnosis of Neuroendocrine Tumors; Surgical Management of Gastrointestinal Carcinoid Tumors; Systemic Therapies for Advanced Gastrointestinal Carcinoid Tumors; Thymic and Bronchial Carcinoid Tumors; Surgical Management of Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors; Systemic Therapies for Advanced Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors; Pheochromocytoma and Paraganglioma; Poorly Differentiated Neuroendocrine Tumors; Role of Somatostatin Analogs in the Treatment of Neuroendocrine Tumors; Peptide Receptor Radiotherapy in the Treatment of Neuiroendocrine Tumors; Hepatic-Directed Therapies in Patients with Neuroendocrine Tumors; and Neuroendocrine Tumor Clinical Trial Interpretation and Design.

Waldenström Macroglobulinemia, An Issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America

Waldenström Macroglobulinemia, An Issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America
Author: Jorge J Castillo
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 169
Release: 2018-09-07
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323641288

This issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics, edited by Drs. Jorge J. Castillo, Efstathios Kastritis, and Steven P. Treon, will focus on Waldenström Macroglobulinemia. Topics include, but are not limited to, Genomics; Epigenomics; Flow cytometry; Marrow microenvironment; Familial Waldenstrom; MYD88 L265P and other MYD88 mutations; CXCR4 and other recurrent mutations; Diagnosis and differential diagnosis; Criteria to treat and treatment goals; Alkylators; Monoclonal antibodies; Proteasome inhibitors; BTK inhibitors; Transplant; and Novel approaches.

Thalassemia, An Issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America

Thalassemia, An Issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America
Author: Ali Taher
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 209
Release: 2018-03-07
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323583091

This issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics, edited by Dr. Ali Taher, focuses on Thalassemia. Topics include, but are not limited to, Molecular basis and genetic modifiers; Evolving spectrum of epidemiology; Clinical classification; Ineffective erythropoiesis, anemia and iron overload; Hypercoagulability and vascular disease; Clinical complications and their management; Transfusion and iron chelation therapy; Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation in Thalassemia; Gene therapy and genome editing; Emerging therapies; Quality of life; Advances in understanding pathophysiology and treatment of fertility, pregnancy, and prenatal diagnosis in Thalassemia; and MRI for iron overload.

Transfusion Medicine, An Issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America

Transfusion Medicine, An Issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America
Author: Jeanne E. Hendrickson
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 209
Release: 2016-05-27
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323446175

Blood transfusions are an important part of hematologic care. This issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics will focus on transfusion medicine and will include articles on: RBC Transfusions: Conclusions from Clinical Trials and the Establishment of Evidence-based Guidelines for Adults, Platelet Transfusions: Conclusions from Clinical Trials and the Establishment of Evidence- and/or Experience-based Guidelines for Adults, Use and Overuse of Plasma Products: Establishment of Evidence- and/or Experience-based Guidelines for Plasma Transfusion in Adults, Stem Cell Mobilization/Collection: Coordination Between Hem/Onc, Transplant, and Transfusion Services, Management of Patients with Sickle Cell Disease Using Transfusion Therapy: Guidelines and Complications, and many more exciting articles.

Thalassemia, An Issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America, E-Book

Thalassemia, An Issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America, E-Book
Author: Edward J. BenzJr
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 241
Release: 2023-03-16
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 044318321X

In this issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics, guest editors Drs. Edward J. Benz, Jr. and Vijay G. Sankaran bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Thalassemia. Top experts in the field provide an overview of the history, epidemiology, pathogenic mechanisms, and clinical management of the thalassemia syndromes. - Contains 16 practice-oriented topics including molecular basis and genetic modifiers of thalassemia; fetal hemoglobin in thalassemia; clinical complications and their management; iron chelation in thalassemia; fertility and pregnancy in women with transfusion-dependent thalassemia; gene therapy and genome editing in thalassemia; emerging medical therapies for thalassemia; and more. - Provides in-depth clinical reviews on thalassemia, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. - Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

Global Oncology: Disparities, Outcomes and Innovations Around the Globe, An Issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America, E-Book

Global Oncology: Disparities, Outcomes and Innovations Around the Globe, An Issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America, E-Book
Author: Mary D. Chamberlin
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 297
Release: 2023-11-21
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0443182590

In this issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics, guest editors Drs. Mary D. Chamberlin and Narjust Duma bring theirconsiderable expertise to the topic of Global Oncology: Disparities, Outcomes and Innovations Around the Globe. The first section of this issue is non-disease site-specific, covering broad topics that influence global health and oncology in various world regions, such as disparities, political unrest, the role of ASCO and ICEC and other organizations for education and research collaborations, access to training and innovations, etc. The second section is disease site-specific (lung, CNS, lymphoma, etc.), addressing approaches to prevention, access to treatment, survivorship, palliative care, and more. - Contains 16 relevant, practice-oriented topics including North America: disparities of care and the role of ASCO in addressing disparities of cancer care; evolving epidemiology: impact of lifestyle and prevention for breast and lung cancers; education and training models for remote learning: GlobalMedNet, GI Rising, Global Oncology for a new generation of fellows; breast cancer disparities: shared decision making and technological innovations; and more. - Provides in-depth clinical reviews on global oncology, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. - Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

Hematology/Oncology Emergencies, An Issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America

Hematology/Oncology Emergencies, An Issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America
Author: John C. Perkins
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages:
Release: 2017-11-06
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323611486

This issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics, edited by Drs. John Perkins and and Jonathan Davis, focuses on emergencies related to Hematology/Oncology and covers topics such as: Oncologic Mechanical Emergencies, Neutropenic Fever, Oncologic Metabolic Emergencies, Acute Leukemias, Pediatric Oncologic Emergencies, Chemotherapeutic Medications and their Emergent Complications, Anemia, Thrombotic Microangiopathies (TTP, HUS, HELLP), Congenital Bleeding Disorders, Acquired Bleeding Disorders and Antithrombotic agents, Sickle Cell Disease, and more!