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Binding: HardcoverDewey Decimal Number: 618.9215 EAN: 9780120885244 Edition: 4 ISBN: 0120885247 Label: Academic Press Manufacturer: Academic Press Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 856 Publication Date: April 29, 2005 Publisher: Academic Press Studio: Academic Press Related Items:
Browse for similar items by category: Click to Display Editorial Review: Product Description: Entirely updated to reflect modern thinking and protocols, the Manual of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology provides concise information needed for the day-to-day management of children with pediatric hematologic and oncologic diseases. The clear style allows readers to make an accurate diagnosis and permits him/her to treat patients even if they have not had extensive previous hematologic or oncologic experience. Pertinent advances in molecular genetics, cytogenetics, immunology, transplantation and biochemistry are the result of 40 years of practical experience by the author in the management of patients and incorporates various contributors who have had extensive clinical experience. * Features numerous tables, flow diagrams, protocols, and algorithms for quick access of essential clinical information necessary for the diagnosis and management of these diseases in children * Designed as a concise, easy to use guide for medical students, residents, fellows, pediatric hematologists/oncologists, pediatric nurses and nurse practitioners * Much of the practical information contained in this manual is not found in standard textbooks * Straightforward style without any redundant words or references Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Great book to quickly summarize the practical approach in Ped Hem oncoI was very pleased by the scope and practicality of this book. I think this book is mandatory for anyone seriously interested in taking care of children with hematologic or oncologic issues Rating:  - Pediatric hematology-oncology review materialWhile I noted a few errors in the text, this book is useful for preparing for the pediatric heme-onc board certification/recertification examinations. It certainly does not substitute for the comprehensive/authoritative references in the field (Pizzo and Poplack, Nathan and Oski), but unlike those it can be read cover to cover in a relatively short amount of time. Rating:  - Short of its potentialThis book was a major disappointment. It attempts to fill an important niche: that of a concise, up-to-date, single volume overview of pediatric hematology and oncology. I bought the book to have a good review of the field and to take advantage of its many reference tables. Alas, the book suffers from an apparent lack of editing. It is littered with typographical errors, most of which could have been identified with the spell check function on any word processing program. There is little distinction ... Read More 
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