Crash Course: Immunology and Haematology , 3rd Edition

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By Gareth Kitchen

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9780723434184

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Publication Date

02-07-2007

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Covering all aspects of the syllabus, Crash Course offers students a fast way to recap on what they need to know to get through the exams with ease. Styled in an easy-to-follow, readily accessible format, each book is prepared by senior medical students or junior doctors - under faculty supervision - to give them the correct level of information perfectly tailored to current curricula requirements. The series now includes improved pedagogic features and a fully revised self-assessment section, updated to meet current examination needs.

Key Features

Provides the exam syllabus in one place!
Written by senior medical students or junior doctors - authors who really understand today's exam situation!
Senior Faculty Advisors ensure complete accuracy of the text!
Full artwork programme, improved 'Hints and Tips' boxes, and 'Clinical Application' boxes help you remember the key points!
Self-Assessment section - fully updated to reflect new curriculum requirements - helps you maximise your grade!
Solid, accurate, user-friendly coverage provides enough detail even for those aiming at distinction!

New to this Edition

Fully updated self-assessment section - ideal for current examination practice!
Includes useful 'Learning Objectives' at the start of each chapter.
Integrated approach between basic and clinical sciences provides a firm basis for problem solving in clinical practice.
Fully updated to include feedback from hundreds of students!

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
ISBN	9780723434184
Table of Content	Part I: Immunology 1.Principles of Immunology An overview of immunology The innate immune system Recognition molecules Generation of antigen receptor diversity The adaptive immune system Humoral immunity Cell-mediated immunity 2.The Functioning Immune System Response to tissue damage Immune response to pathogens Hypersensitivity Anti-inflammatory drugs Investigation of immune function Allergy Autoimmunity Immune deficiency Immunization Transplantation Part II: Haematology 3.Principles of Haematology Overview of haematology-the cell lines Haemopoiesis and its regulation Bone marrow The spleen 4.Red Blood Cells and Haemoglobin Structure and function of erythrocytes Erythropoiesis Iron and haem metabolism Haemoglobin The cytoskeleton of the red cell Metabolism of red cells Anaemia Anaemia due to impaired red-cell production Anaemia due to increased red-cell destruction (haemolytic anaemias) Anaemia due to blood loss Polycythaemia (erythrocytosis) 5.White Blood Cells Structure and function of the white blood cell Differentiation of white cells Reactive proliferation of white cells Neoplastic proliferation of white cells Leucopenia 6.Haemostasis Platelets and blood coagulation Platelet disorders The coagulation cascade Clotting factor disorders Thrombosis 7.Blood Transfusion Red-cell antigens Cross-matching and blood transfusion 8.Haematological Investigations Full blood count and reticulocyte count Differential white count Peripheral blood film Investigations of haemoglobinopathies Bone marrow investigation Lymph node biopsy Cytogenetic analysis ESR and plasma viscosity Serum electrophoresis Clotting tests Part III: Self-Assessment
Author Information	By Gareth Kitchen, Undergraduate medical student, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
Trim	254 X 176 mm
Pages	196
Publication Date	02-07-2007
Stock Status	Please allow 3 - 4 weeks for delivery.
Published Reviews	"The Crash course series is a series of revision books which are written by senior medical students for other medical students and they contain everything you need to know for an exam. All the Crash Course texts present their subjects in a sharp, concise and easy to follow manner. The text is well spaced, and complemented with illustrations wherever appropriate. The layout is clear and logical. The language is simple and the facts are being presented almost in note form, which is a key feature of this series, enabling the student to absorb facts more easily without overwhelming the reader. And when you think you are ready for the exam you can test your knowledge by filling in multiple choice, short answers and extended matching questions which are in every crash course title. This series is the best way to prepare for an exam and I would recommend it to everyone." Medical Student, Maastricht University, Netherlands (series review)