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


Book Description

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.




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


Book Description

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.




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


Book Description

This issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics, Guest Edited by Drs. Rachael Grace and Russell E. Ware, will focus on Pediatric Hematology. This issue is one of six selected for the year by the series Consulting Editors, George P. Canellos and H. Franklin Bunn. Topics include, but are not limited to, Rare Congenital Hemolytic Anemias, Sickle Cell, Thalassemia, Neutropenia and rare leukocyte disorders in children, Primary and Secondary Immune cytopenias, Disorders of Iron overload, Disorders of Iron metabolism, Approach to Hemophilia in a Changing Treatment Landscape, Von Willebrand disease, Inherited platelet disorders, Thrombosis, Diagnostic evaluation and medical approach to complications and treatment of vascular anomalies, New approaches and trials in Transfusion Medicine, and Updates in Neonatal Hematology.




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


Book Description

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!




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


Book Description

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.




Bone Marrow Transplantation, An Issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America


Book Description

This issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America, guest edited by Drs. Bipin Savani and Mohamad Mohty, is devoted to Bone Marrow Transplantation. Articles in this issue include: Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML); Acute Lymphoid Leukemia (ALL); Myelodysplastic Syndrome (AML); Myeloproliferative disorders (MPD); Chronic Lymphoid Leukemia; Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML); Multiple Myeloma and Amyloidosis; Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (NHL); Hodgkin Lymphoma (HL); Severe Aplastic Anemia (SAA) and Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH); Sickle Cell Anemia; Thalassemia; Benign immunodeficiency diseases; and Referral to transplant centers.




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


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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?




Sickle Cell Syndromes, An Issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America, E-Book


Book Description

In this issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics, guest editors Drs. Sophie Lanzkron and Jane Little bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Sickle Cell Syndromes. Top experts in the field cover key topics such as structural racism and impact on sickle cell disease (SCD); pathophysiology and biomarkers of SCD; genetic modifiers of SCD; allogeneic transplant and gene therapy: reproductive health; chronic pain; and more. - Contains 16 relevant, practice-oriented topics including innovative therapies, addressing challenging complications, novel science on mechanisms of disease; preventing cognitive decline in people with SCD; quality of life in SCD; and more. - Provides in-depth clinical reviews on sickle cell syndromes, 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.




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


Book Description

In this issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics, guest editor Dr. Harold J. Burstein brings his considerable expertise to Breast Cancer. Top experts provide a comprehensive update on multidisciplinary management of early- and late-stage breast cancer, including key topics such as global perspectives on the epidemiology and treatment of breast cancer; breast cancer pathology in the era of genomics; optimizing radiation therapy after breast conserving surgery; and more. - Contains 16 relevant, practice-oriented topics including disparities in breast cancer outcomes and how to resolve them; genetic testing in breast cancer; the role of ovarian suppression in early stage premenopausal breast cancer; multidisciplinary management of brain metastases from breast cancer; evidence-based guidance for breast cancer survivorship; and more. - Provides in-depth clinical reviews on breast cancer, 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.




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


Book Description

In this issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics, guest editors Drs. Matthew B. Yurgelun and Douglas A. Rubinson bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Pancreatic Cancer. Top experts in the field cover key topics such as pancreatic adenocarcinoma: trends in epidemiology, risk factors, and outcomes; decision making regarding perioperative therapy in individuals with localized pancreatic adenocarcinoma; the evolving role of radiotherapy in the management of individuals with pancreatic adenocarcinoma; and more. - Contains 14 relevant, practice-oriented topics including diabetes, cachexia, sarcopenia, and metabolic factors in individuals with pancreatic adenocarcinoma; PARP inhibitors and other novel therapeutics in pancreatic adenocarcinoma; screening and surveillance for pancreatic adenocarcinoma in high-risk individuals; germline testing for individuals with pancreatic adenocarcinoma and novel genetic risk factors; and more. - Provides in-depth clinical reviews on pancreatic cancer, 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.