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Blood Banking and Transfusion Medicine, 2nd Edition

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By Christopher D. Hillyer, MD, Leslie E. Silberstein, MD, Paul M. Ness, MD, Kenneth C. Anderson, MD and John D. Roback, MD, PhD
Ever since the discovery of blood types early in the last century, transfusion medicine has evolved at a breakneck pace. This second edition of Blood Banking and Transfusion Medicine is exactly what you need to keep up. It combines scientific foundat ...view more
Ever since the discovery of blood types early in the last century, transfusion medicine has evolved at a breakneck pace. This second edition of Blood Banking and Transfusion Medicine is exactly what you need to keep up. It combines scientific foundations with today's most practical approaches to the specialty. From blood collection and storage to testing and transfusing blood components, and finally cellular engineering, you'll find coverage here that's second to none. New advances in molecular genetics and the scientific mechanisms underlying the field are also covered, with an emphasis on the clinical implications for treatment. Whether you're new to the field or an old pro, this book belongs in your reference library.
ISBN :
9780443069819
Publication Date :
18-10-2006
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Ever since the discovery of blood types early in the last century, transfusion medicine has evolved at a breakneck pace. This second edition of Blood Banking and Transfusion Medicine is exactly what you need to keep up. It combines scientific foundations with today's most practical approaches to the specialty. From blood collection and storage to testing and transfusing blood components, and finally cellular engineering, you'll find coverage here that's second to none. New advances in molecular genetics and the scientific mechanisms underlying the field are also covered, with an emphasis on the clinical implications for treatment. Whether you're new to the field or an old pro, this book belongs in your reference library.

New to this edition
  • Discusses current clinical controversies, providing an arena for the discussion of sensitive topics.
  • Covers the constantly changing approaches to stem cell transplantation and brings you the latest information on this controversial topic.

Key Features
  • Integrates scientific foundations with clinical relevance to more clearly explain the science and its application to clinical practice.
  • Highlights advances in the use of blood products and new methods of disease treatment while providing the most up-to-date information on these fast-moving topics

Author Information
By Christopher D. Hillyer, MD, President and Chief Executive Officer, New York Blood Center and Professor, Department of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY, USA; Leslie E. Silberstein, MD, Director, Transfusion Medicine, Professor of Pathology, Boston Children’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachussetts; Paul M. Ness, MD, Director, Transfusion Medicine Division, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions; Professor, Pathology, Medicine, and Oncology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA; Kenneth C. Anderson, MD, Chief, Division of Hematologic Neoplasia; Director, Jerome Lipper Multiple Myeloma Center, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute; Kraft Family Professor of Medicine, Joint Program in Transfusion Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA; John D. Roback, MD, PhD, Associate Director, Transfusion Medicine Program and Associate Professor, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Emory University, School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA