Modern Hematology: Biology and Clinical Management
Modern Hematology: Biology and Clinical Management
Authors: Reinhold Munker, Erhard Hiller and Ronald Paquette
Humana Press, Totowa, NJ, 2000.
369 pages.
The authors of this concise hematology textbook aim to "...bring together facts, concepts, and protocols important for the practice of hematology." They cover the major topics in clinical hematology, with emphasis on the more commonly encountered entities.
One may question the need for such a book given the several excellent hematology texts currently available. However, the authors have clearly succeeded in their aim and provide a concise volume that will be especially useful for students, residents, fellows and practitioners who wish a ready reference source. They cover the spectrum of neoplastic and nonmalignant hematology with practical, up-to-date summaries of pathogenesis, diagnosis and therapy. By way of example, a number of timely issues such as the REAL classification and monoclonal antibody therapy of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, and the use of low molecular weight heparin in treatment of venous thrombosis are included. Only brief mention is made of recently relevant topics such as nonmyeloablative stem cell transplant, thalidomide therapy in multiple myeloma or tyrosine kinase inhibitor therapy of chronic myelogenous leukemia. The text is quite readable and benefits from their uniform writing style. Figures, tables and color plates are used to advantage in summarizing or illustrating key points. The authors are to be commended for providing this useful text.
Reviewed for Bloodline by:
Michael E. Williams, MD
Chief, Hematology/Oncology Division
University of Virginia School of Medicine
Charlottesville, Virginia
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