Acute Leukemia: An Illustrated Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment
by Ashkan Emadi MD PhD (Editor), Judith E. Karp MD (Editor)
by Ashkan Emadi MD PhD (Editor), Judith E. Karp MD (Editor)
Are you looking for a comprehensive and concise guide on the diagnosis and treatment of acute leukemia? Look no further than Acute Leukemia: An Illustrated Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment. This book, edited by Ashkan Emadi MD PhD and Judith E. Karp MD, provides a visually engaging resource for medical professionals and students seeking to understand acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), both in children and adults.
Acute leukemia is a challenging and urgent condition that requires immediate attention. This book aims to provide medical students, residents, and fellows, as well as community oncologists and hematologists, with the necessary information to confidently diagnose and manage AML and ALL patients. The authors have expertly curated a collection of illustrations, schematics, tables, and diagrams to present complex information in a visually instructive format. This approach replaces traditional wordiness with concise and practical text, making the content easy to read, review, and remember.
The book covers all aspects of AML and ALL, including risk factors, cytogenetics and mutational characteristics, diagnoses, clinical management, and prognoses. It also provides helpful and evidence-based treatment recommendations for induction therapy, consolidation therapy, and bone marrow transplantation. The authors have even included unique chapters on managing psychosexual issues accompanying AML and ALL treatment, as well as on the FDA drug development and clinical trial design process.
One of the standout features of this book is the abundance of visuals. With over 40 tables and more than 220 illustrations, histologic photomicrographs, flow diagrams, graphs, and schematics, the book presents scientific information in a visually digestible and easy-to-understand format. The detailed figure legends provide additional context and insights.
In addition to the print version, readers also have digital access to the ebook and an online Image Bank. This digital access allows for easy reference and portability, ensuring that the information is readily available whenever and wherever it is needed.
Readers will appreciate the expertise of the editors, Dr. Ashkan Emadi and Dr. Judith E. Karp, who are world-renowned experts in the field. Their collective knowledge and experience shine through in every chapter, providing readers with the must-know information they need when encountering AML and ALL patients.
Whether you are an early-career practitioner looking for quick guidance in managing a deadly disease or a seasoned clinician in need of a quick review of treatment protocols, Acute Leukemia: An Illustrated Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment is the go-to resource for you. Its visually engaging format sets it apart from traditional textbooks, making it an enjoyable and effective learning tool.
So why wait? Order your copy of Acute Leukemia: An Illustrated Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment today and equip yourself with the knowledge and tools to confidently diagnose and manage acute leukemia cases.
Product Details
- eBook Digital: 368 pages
- Publisher: Demos Medical; 1 edition (July 17, 2017)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1620701006
- ISBN-13: 978-1620701003
- Product Dimensions: 7 x 0.5 x 10 inches
Product Details
- Contains over 40 tables and over 220 illustrations, histologic photomicrographs, flow diagrams, graphs, and schemata with detailed figure legends
- Presents complex scientific aspects such as cytogenetics and molecular mutations in a visually digestible and easy-to-understand format
- Provides helpful and evidence-based treatment recommendations when providing induction therapy, consolidation therapy, and bone marrow transplantation
- Includes unique chapters on managing psychosexual issues accompanying AML and ALL treatment as well as on the FDA drug development and clinical trial design process
- Includes digital access to the ebook as well as an online Image Bank
- Hardcover: 368 pages
- Publisher: Demos Medical; 1 edition (July 17, 2017)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1620701006
- ISBN-13: 978-1620701003
- Product Dimensions: 7 x 0.5 x 10 inches