Download or read book Pediatric Hematology An Issue of Pediatric Clinics written by Catherine S. Manno and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2013-11-22 with total page 345 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This issue will assist the practicing pediatrician with providing evidence-based care to children with common, rare, inherited and acquired hematological disorders whom they regularly see in general pediatric practice. The information in this edition will support a general pediatrician’s understanding of recently developed diagnostic and therapeutic tools--for instance, techniques for the assessment of transfusional iron overload in chronically transfused patients – resulting in better surveillance of medication side effects and improved support for patients who are prescribed with complex chelation regimens. New, improved therapeutic approaches to treatment of children with venous thromboembolic disease have recently been introduced; affected patients often require close monitoring in their communities through the general pediatrician whose practice will be enhanced by information that has been prepared by pediatric specialists with pediatric patients in mind.
Download or read book Ethical Issues in Pediatric Hematology Oncology written by Kate A. Mazur and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2019-11-27 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book identifies the various ethical challenges that arise in pediatric hematology/oncology and provides the necessary tools to overcome these challenges. Aiming to expand upon and strengthen providers’ knowledge and experience in pediatric health care ethical issues, the text positions providers to be beneficial resources to faculty, staff, patients, and families within their institution. It presents a multidisciplinary approach to sound ethical practices that is necessary to effectively care for these patients and their families. The book reviews the principles of ethical decision-making, the unique difficulties in using children as research subjects, common ethical conundrums involved in providing end-of-life care, and general moralities of professional practice. Written by experts in their fields, Ethical Issues in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology is an innovative and valuable resource for clinicians, practitioners, and trainees who work in the field of pediatric hematology/oncology.
Download or read book Pediatric Hematology An Issue of Hematology Oncology Clinics of North America written by Rachael Grace and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2019-05-05 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics, Guest Edited by Drs. Rachael Grace and Russell E. Ware, will focus on Pediatric Hematology. This issue is one of six selected for the year by the series Consulting Editors, George P. Canellos and H. Franklin Bunn. Topics include, but are not limited to, Rare Congenital Hemolytic Anemias, Sickle Cell, Thalassemia, Neutropenia and rare leukocyte disorders in children, Primary and Secondary Immune cytopenias, Disorders of Iron overload, Disorders of Iron metabolism, Approach to Hemophilia in a Changing Treatment Landscape, Von Willebrand disease, Inherited platelet disorders, Thrombosis, Diagnostic evaluation and medical approach to complications and treatment of vascular anomalies, New approaches and trials in Transfusion Medicine, and Updates in Neonatal Hematology.
Download or read book Childhood Leukemia and Cancer An Issue of Pediatric Clinics E Book written by Yaddanapudi Ravindranath and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2014-12-26 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This issue concentrates on the current evidence and the collected experience of pediatric oncologists who care for cancer patients. The individual articles will provide the general pediatrician with a comprehensive primer on diagnosing and managing various types of cancers in the child with cancer. A cancer diagnosis is no longer a death sentence, so management and monitoring is very important and covered in every article.
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Download or read book Pediatric Hematology and Oncology written by Edward Estlin and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-07-20 with total page 864 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new textbook has an international authorship and is a practical, up-to-date resource for clinicians responsible for the care of children with oncologic and malignant hematologic disease. It is specifically designed for practicing oncologists and hematologists, pediatricians with an interest in childhood cancer and trainees seeking a systematic approach to these disorders. This new textbook has an emphasis on the visual presentation and ease of reading of contemporary and comprehensive information for children’s cancers and contains detailed tables, fact boxes and illustrations. The textbook begins with an introduction to the general principles of the scientific foundation and treatment of childhood cancers and hematological malignancies. Separate sections are then devoted to descriptions of central nervous system tumors, hematological malignancies and solid tumors of childhood which encompass epidemiology, cellular and molecular biology, cancer genetics, immunology, pharmacology and the findings of clinical trials. For each area of science covered, key original references and reviews are highlighted to direct further reading. Diagnostic, biological, and therapeutic issues are integrated into each tumor-specific chapter, with evidence supporting the current rationales for risk stratification and the development of novel therapies. A final section then explores supportive care, palliative care, late effects considerations and psychosocial issues as relate to children’s cancer.
Download or read book Handbook of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology written by Caroline A. Hastings and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2021-05-03 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The revised guide to the diagnosis, management, and treatment of blood disorders and cancer in children Children with blood disorders and cancer are a unique population that require specialized diagnostic considerations and management. The Handbook of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology has been designed to provide clinicians of all levels with practical guidance through an up-to-date algorithmic approach to these conditions. Assembled by a team of experts from the world-class Children's Hospital & Research Center Oakland, this updated third edition: Presents up-to-date management and treatment guidelines for the most common pediatric blood disorders and malignancies Provides an updated algorithmic approach for the diagnosis and management of the most common conditions and suggested readings Utilizes rapid-referral tables containing visual representations of symptoms, lab findings, differentials, and treatment guidance Incorporates case studies covering different hematologic and oncologic conditions, such as hemolytic anemia, sickle cell disease, hemophilia, neuroblastoma, and sarcomas of the soft tissue and bone Includes a useful formulary that lists chemotherapy agents, dosing, mechanism of action, pregnancy category, indications, and side effects Covers transfusion medicine, stem cell transplantation, management of central venous catheters, acute pain management, oncologic emergencies, and chemotherapy basics With its direct guidance and portable design, the Handbook of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology: Children's Hospital & Research Center Oakland, Third Edition, will prove an invaluable resource to medical students, trainees and residents, pediatric hematology and oncology nurses, pediatricians, and early-career providers in pediatric hematology/oncology.
Download or read book Benign Hematologic Disorders in Children an Issue of Pediatric Clinics of North America written by Michael U. Callaghan and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2018-04-28 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This issue will provide a current update on diagnosis, treatment, and management of children with benig hematological disorders. Dr. Callaghan has put together a comprehensive issue with clinical reviews written by top experts in the field. Articles are devoted to the following topics: Hemophilia; Sickle cell acute chest; Sickle cell drugs; Sickle cell gene therapy; Sickle cell menses and pain; Pediatric DVT; Atypical HUS; von Willebrand Disease; Female bleeding; Functional platelet disorders; Hemolytic anemia; Advocacy in hematology; ITP; and Acquired aplastic anemia. Readers will come away with the current clinical information they need to improve clinical outcomes.
Download or read book An Update on Pediatric Oncology and Hematology an Issue of Hematology Oncology Clinics of North America written by Max J. Coppes and published by Clinics: Internal Medicine. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This issue highlights some of the exciting new developments in pediatric oncology and hematology. Three articles are devoted to pediatric leukemia, which remains the most common form of pediatric cancer. Specifically, articles address ALL, AML, and leukemia in patients with Down syndrome. Other articles that address pediatric oncology include CNS tumors and neuroblastoma as well as advances in cancer immunotherapy. A very interesting article addresses the challenges experienced by adults who survived a childhood cancer. The hematology articles in this issue cover aspects that most clinicians see on a regular basis-sickle cell disease, thalassemia, and hemophilia, and ITP.
Download or read book Manual of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology written by Philip Lanzkowsky and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2005-06-06 with total page 1058 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Given that there have been considerable advances in the treatment and management of oncologic diseases in children, the fifth edition of this successful clinical manual will be entirely updated to incorporate all current protocols and developments.This edition will be a comprehensive book on patient management, replete with algorithms and flow diagrams on diagnosis and management. Its concise and easy-to-read format will enable readers to make accurate diagnoses and permit them to treat patients without having extensive previous hematologic/oncologic experience. A list of normal values at various ages in children, providing an extremely useful reference for patient management is included. Selected for inclusion in Doody's Core Titles 2013, an essential collection development tool for health sciences libraries Offers a concise, systematic approach to all pediatric hematologic and oncologic disorders in one reference manual Easy-to-read format: multiple tables, charts, and flow-diagrams for diagnosis and management of pediatric hematologic and oncologic disorders Clear presentation by practicing clinicians, who are also academic researchers, of recent developments in molecular genetics, cytogenetics, immunology, transplantation, and biochemistry
Download or read book Pizzo and Poplack s Pediatric Oncology written by Susan M. Blaney and published by LWW. This book was released on 2020-09 with total page 1352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This authoritative reference is a comprehensive resource on the biology and genetics of childhood cancer as well as its diagnosis, multimodal treatment, as well as long-term management of young patients with cancer. Also addressed are a broad array of topics on the supportive and psychosocial aspects of care of children and families. Covering virtually every aspect of the breadth and depth of childhood cancer, this reference provides expert guidance on state-of-the-art, multidisciplinary care for children and families"--
Download or read book Lanzkowsky s Manual of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology written by Jonathan D. Fish and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2021-06-01 with total page 826 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lanzkowsky’s Manual of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, Seventh Edition remains the go-to clinical manual for the treatment and management of childhood cancers and blood disorders. It is a comprehensive book on patient management, replete with algorithms and flow diagrams, and includes a new section on vascular anomalies. Reflecting the considerable advances in the treatment and management of hematologic and oncologic diseases in children, the seventh edition of this successful clinical manual is entirely updated to incorporate all current treatment protocols, new drugs, and management approaches. Its concise and easy-to-read format, again, enables readers to make accurate diagnoses and treatment decisions without having to reference larger medical textbooks. Designed to be easily readable and highly practical with over 400 illustrative tables, along with color diagrams and figures New chapter on Pediatric Vascular Anomalies New content on ‘blood avoidance’ programs to honor religious preferences Discussions of new drugs and immunological therapies for cancers, along with discussions of increasing use of cytokine stimulants for hematologic disorders Includes practical genetic evaluations providing a deeper understanding and advances in management of bone marrow failure diseases
Download or read book Pediatric Hematology written by Robert J. Arceci and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-04-15 with total page 840 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pediatric Hematology is a comprehensive and succinct referenced text on the diagnosis and treatment of blood diseases in childhood. It provides a ready source of reference for all the conditions likely to be encountered in day-to-day clinical practice. For each condition, the authors give helpful advice on differential diagnoses and clinical management. This third edition has been extensively updated throughout, in light of recent developments in this rapidly advancing area of medicine. A well established textbook on the diagnosis and treatment of blood disorders in childhood A balanced and cutting edge referenced text on all aspects of diagnosis and treatment Easy to use, practically organized, with essential aspects of biology included within each chapter International editorial and contributor team—representing a wide geographical and chronological range Whether you are an established sub-specialist in pediatric hematology/oncology, a pediatrician, a trainee or nursing specialist, this book will answer all your questions about benign and malignant disorders of the blood in children and young adults.
Download or read book Benign Hematologic Disorders in Children An Issue of Pediatric Clinics of North America written by Michael U. Callaghan and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2018-06-06 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This issue will provide a current update on diagnosis, treatment, and management of children with being hematological disorders. Dr. Callaghan has put together a comprehensive issue with clinical reviews written by top experts in the field. Articles are devoted to the following topics: Hemophilia; Sickle cell acute chest; Sickle cell drugs; Sickle cell gene therapy; Sickle cell menses and pain; Pediatric DVT; Atypical HUS; von Willebrand Disease; Female bleeding; Functional platelet disorders; Hemolytic anemia; Advocacy in hematology; ITP; and Acquired aplastic anemia. Readers will come away with the current clinical information they need to improve clinical outcomes.
Download or read book Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Review written by Amrullah Khelghati and published by . This book was released on 2019-02-19 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since 1990, an efficient and cost effective way to prepare for the American Board of Pediatrics, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology certification exam. All major areas of the exam are covered, including more than: ? 120 questions on the hematology of the newborn ? 200 questions on platelets and coagulation ? 300 questions on red blood cells ? 600 questions on pediatric oncology Each question lists related references for easy access. Who will benefit? ? Fellows preparing for the American Board of Pediatrics, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology certification exam. ? Pediatric Hematologists/Oncologists taking the re-certification exam. ? Medical educators seeking to enrich the resources available in their hospital or medical school libraries. How will it help? ? Provides quick review and facilitates rapid assessment of areas of strength and weakness. ? Offers a cost effective and time efficient way to prepare for the exam. ? Allows you to move at your own pace. ? Contents fully updated with extensive references from the latest textbooks and journals. ? Includes coverage of the uses of new information on microRNA, epigenetic therapy, telomeres, telomerase, survivin, and expanded application of targeted therapy for a variety of neoplasms. Review questions are based on information presented in the latest editions of: ? Nathan and Oski's Hematology of Infancy and Childhood (Orkin, Nathan) ? Oncology of Infancy and Childhood (Orkin, Fisher) ? Principles and Practice of Pediatric Oncology (Pizzo and Poplack) Extensively supplemented by current research in journals, including: ? Pediatric Blood and Cancer ? Hematology / Oncology Clinics of North America ? International Society of Pediatric Oncology (SIOP) ? American Society of Pediatric Hematology / Oncology ?I have had a chance to look over the text of your monumental effort to help young hematologists to prepare for the board examinations. I find it scholarly and intelligently developed. It should be of great value to those who face those difficult and detailed exams.' ?Dr. David Nathan Professor Emeritus of the Dana Faber Cancer Institute, Robert A. Stranahan Distinguished Professor of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School, commenting on the 2007 edition
Download or read book Patient Safety and Quality in Pediatric Hematology Oncology and Stem Cell Transplantation written by Christopher E. Dandoy and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-06-06 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume provides a concise yet comprehensive overview of patient safety issues and quality improvement for the pediatric hematology/oncology/stem cell transplant practice. The book reviews patient safety in complex healthcare delivery systems, delineates the various safety issues affecting pediatric hematology/oncology patients, and discusses quality improvement methods and improvement science that allow the reader to implement and sustain change in their home institution. The text also explores mechanisms to measure quality and safety outcomes, allowing the provider to implement proven processes shown to minimize harm to patients. Written by experts in the field, Patient Safety and Quality in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology and Stem Cell Transplantation is a valuable resource for healthcare professionals treating pediatric hematology, oncology and stem cell transplant patients.
Download or read book Pediatric Hematology written by Robert Wynn and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2017-02-16 with total page 299 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A succinct summary of the key principles and facts that guide the everyday practice of modern, clinical paediatric hematology. Covering all the information necessary for examinations in the topic, this book is ideal for postgraduates studying paediatric hematology, as well as for junior doctors in training.
