This book addresses much of the basic information which forensic pathologists and other investigators deal with on a day to day basis. Packed with 780 full-color, captioned photographs, this atlas examines everything from time of death and decomposition, to identification, to causes of death from blunt trauma, firearm injuries, asphyxia, cutting and stabbing injuries, and more. The atlas shows …
This book provides new perspectives on how aging is affected by chronic disease. The book focuses on how chronic disorders, such as diabetes, arthritis, cardiovascular disease, and cancer influence stress, coping, and quality of life among older adults. The book emphasizes how management of risk factors for chronic diseases, new treatment and rehabilitation outcomes, social support, and patient…
This book places a greater emphasis on clinical hematology, especially molecular aspects and new therapies. Most chapters have been revised or reconfigured, and seven new chapters have been added: Gene Therapy, Congenital Immunodeficiency Syndromes, Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia in Adults, Acute Myelogenous Leukemia in Children, Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia, Systemic Mastocytosis, and Diagnosis an…
This is a hematology atlas designed to facilitate the diagnosis of blood diseases through a visual, microscopic and clinical approach. It offers a comprehensive guide to the interpretation of the morphology of peripheral blood, bone marrow and body fluids, which is essential in the diagnosis of hematological disorders. This second edition features enhanced high-quality images, new microscopic i…
The book is a guidebook designed for students and professionals in the clinical laboratory field, providing a focused, practical approach to the basic concepts and applications of hematology. The book integrates theory with practice, facilitating an understanding of the physiological functions of blood, laboratory methods, and diagnostic approaches to various hematological disorders. The book c…
Much of the progress in the diagnosis, classification, and treatment of childhood hematological disorders has come from a partnership between clinicians and scientists. Indeed, access to molecular techniques is now an integral part of the practice of modern pediatric hematology. The aim of this book is to provide a collection of scientific protocols that cover the major aspects of the disciplin…
This book is a comprehensive visual guide to understanding the microscopic structure of human cells, tissues, and anatomy. The book is organized with a focus on high-quality color illustrations that make it easy for readers to recognize various biological components at the microscopic level. Each chapter includes detailed descriptions of cytology, histology, and microscopic anatomy, accompanied…
The ways in which we can better understand cancer, HIV, and other autoimmune diseases through clinical immunology are of great interest to practitioners from the student level to the advanced PhD. Designed as an introduction for practitioners and residents, this book focuses on the clinical disease-state level of immunology. Essential Clinical Immunology begins with the basic concepts and then …
This comprehensive guide is designed to explain the principles of immunology in a simple and applicable way for readers in the life sciences. It aims to bridge the gap between the complex theories of immunology and their applications in disciplines such as molecular biology, biotechnology, microbiology, and health sciences. This edition includes substantial updates on the latest developments in…
This book is a comprehensive reference for understanding the basics of medical immunology and its applications in clinical diagnostics and therapy. It presents up-to-date information on the immunological mechanisms underlying immune system function, including innate and adaptive immune responses, and the role of immunology in various pathological conditions such as autoimmune diseases, infectio…