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

David J. Roberts, Sir David J. Weatherall

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!

Sujets

• Médecine
• Médecine Générale
• Medical
• Hermatology

Informations

• Publié par: Elsevier
• Date de parution: 20 avril 2016
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9780323417570
• Langue: English
• Poids de l'ouvrage: 13 Mo

Extrait

Global Hematology
Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America
Editors
David J. Roberts, DPhil, MRCP, FRCPath
Radcliffe Department of Medicine, National Blood Transfusion Service, University of Oxford, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford
David J. Weatherall, MD, FRCP, FRS
Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine, University of Oxford, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford
Consulting Editors
George P. Canellos
H. Franklin Bunn

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Table of Contents
Cover image
Title page
Copyright
Contributors
Consulting Editors
Editors
Authors
Forthcoming Issues
Forthcoming Issues
Recent Issues
Preface. Global Hematology
Introduction: The Complexity and Challenge of Preventing, Treating, and Managing Blood Diseases in the Developing Countries
Key points
Prevalence and multiple causes of anemia in the Developing World
Hematologic changes associated with specific infections in the tropics
Tropical eosinophilia
Hematologic aspects of malabsorption in the tropics
Hemostatic failure as a manifestation of systemic disease in the tropics
Geographic variability in the distribution and expression of hematologic disease
Summary
References
The Global Burden of Anemia
Key points
Introduction
Methods
Results
Summary and discussion
Acknowledgments
References
Iron Deficiency Anemia: Problems in Diagnosis and Prevention at the Population Level
Key points
Epidemiology of anemia
Framework for anemia control
Other measures to address iron deficiency anemia
Measurement of iron status in the public health context
Future directions
References
The Present and Future Global Burden of the Inherited Disorders of Hemoglobin
Key points
Introduction
Inherited disorders of hemoglobin
Global health burden
Summary
Acknowledgments
References
Sickle Cell Disease in Sub-Saharan Africa
Key points
Introduction
Origins of the sickle mutation
Sickle cell disease in sub-Saharan Africa
The natural history of sickle cell disease in Africa
Malaria
Bacteremia
The future of sickle cell disease in sub-Saharan Africa
Bottlenecks in the care of sickle cell disease in sub-Saharan Africa
Future priorities for sickle cell disease in Africa
Specific treatments for sickle cell disease in sub-Saharan Africa
Summary
References
Progress Toward the Control and Management of the Thalassemias
Key points
Progress of thalassemia control in Thailand
Prevention and control program for thalassemia in Thailand
Thalassemia in other regions of Asia
Global issues
Summary
References
Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency
Key points
Introduction
Biochemistry of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase and glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency
Molecular-genetic basis of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency
Evolution
Epidemiology and malaria selection
Clinical manifestations of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency
Management of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency
Animal models and drug screening
Testing for glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency and malaria control
Conclusion
References
Hematologic Changes Associated with Specific Infections in the Tropics
Key points
Malaria
Severe malaria
Malaria in pregnancy
Malaria in splenectomized patients
Hyperreactive malarial splenomegaly syndrome
Aspects of the clinical management of malarial anemia
Visceral leishmaniasis (kala-azar)
Schistosomiasis
Trypanosomiasis
Hookworm
Bartonellosis
Summary
References
Global Approach to Hematologic Malignancies
Key points
Global approach to pediatric hematologic malignancies
The role of essential medicines
Building capacity
References
Hematological Practice in India
Key points
Introduction
Disorders of red cells
Disorders of hemostasis and coagulation
Hematologic malignancies
Summary
References
Hematological Practice in Hong Kong and China
Key points
Introduction
Nonmalignant hematological diseases: genetic disorders
Malignant hematological diseases
Developing strategies
Haploidentical allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation: science driven by clinical need
Summary
References
Hematology in Africa
Key points
Introduction
Red cell disorders
Bone marrow depression or aplasia
White blood cell disorders
Platelet disorders
Hemostasis and thrombosis
Blood transfusion
Summary
References
Problems and Approaches for Blood Transfusion in the Developing Countries
Key points
Introduction
Safety and supply
Blood-borne infections
Testing blood products
Supply and usage
Improvements
Summary
References
Improving Laboratory and Clinical Hematology Services in Resource Limited Settings
Key points
Background
Improving clinical services in resource-poor settings
Improving laboratory services in resource-poor settings
Summary
References
Further readings
Index
Copyright
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