ISBN13: | 9780443249969 |
ISBN10: | 0443249962 |
Binding: | Paperback |
No. of pages: | pages |
Size: | 234x190 mm |
Language: | English |
700 |
Crash Course Haematology and Immunology
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Crash Course - your effective every-day study companion PLUS the perfect antidote for exam stress! Save time and be assured you have the essential information you need in one place to excel on your course and achieve exam success. A winning formula now for over 25 years, having sold over 1 million copies and translated in over 8 languages, each series volume has been fine-tuned and fully updated to make your life easier. Especially written by senior students or junior doctors/residents - those who understand what is essential for exam success - with all information thoroughly checked and quality assured by expert Faculty Advisers, the result is books that exactly meet your needs and you know you can trust. Each chapter guides you succinctly through the full range of curriculum topics in the MLA syllabus, integrating clinical considerations with the relevant basic science and avoiding unnecessary or confusing detail. Text boxes help you get to the hints, tips and key points you need fast! A fully revised self-assessment section matching the latest exam formats is included to check your understanding and aid exam preparation. The accompanying enhanced, downloadable eBook completes this invaluable learning package. Series volumes have been honed to meet the requirements of today’s medical students, although the range of other health students and professionals who need rapid access to the essentials of haematology and immunology will also love the unique approach of Crash Course. Whether you need to get out of a fix or aim for a distinction Crash Course is for you! This updated edition features brand new high-resolution colour images of commonly tested blood films, vivid photographs of haematological skin manifestations, and revamped immunology sections. All new OSCE cases as well as MLA style questions, it covers cutting-edge immunological advancements including mRNA vaccines, biologics, and CAR-T therapy, providing an essential visual and theoretical resource for students.
- Fully aligned to MLA requirements, with key ‘conditions’ and ‘presentations’ highlighted in handy checklists - save valuable revision time and be confident you have the syllabus covered
- Updated self-assessment section matching the latest exam formats - confirm your understanding and improve exam technique fast
Preface vi
Acknowledgements vii
Series editor’s acknowledgement viii
Rapid MLA Index ix
1 Principles of haematology 1
2 Red blood cells and haemoglobin 11
3 Red blood cell disorders 25
4 White blood cells 47
5 Haematological malignancies 55
6 Haemostasis 75
7 Blood transfusion 97
8 Principles of immunology 111
9 The innate immune system 115
11 The functioning immune system 145
12 Immune dysfunction 155
13 Medical intervention 175
Self-Assessment 185
MLA High Yield Association Table 187
MLA Single Best Answer (SBA) Questions 201
MLA SBA Answers 219
Short Cases 229
Glossary 237
Index 239