Bøger af Barbara J. (St Mary's Hospital Bain

A comprehensive discussion of haematological morphologyIn the newly revised Sixth Edition of Blood Cells: A Practical Guide, expert haematologist Barbara J. Bain delivers a robust guide for use in the diagnostic hematology laboratory, covering methods of collection of blood specimens, blood film preparation and staining, the principles of manual and automated blood counts, and the assessment of the morphological features of blood cells.The book functions well as both a straightforward and practical bench manual and as a reference source for practicing hematologists. It has been completely updated to incorporate newly published information and 400 high-quality photographs to aid in blood cell identification. The text is comprehensive and fully supported by references.A companion website contains multiple-choice questions to aid the reader in retaining the information contained within. While the book provides additional guidance on further tests that should be performed for specific provisional diagnoses, the main focus of the text remains on microscopy and the automated full blood count. It also contains:* A thorough introduction to blood sampling and blood film preparation and examination, as well as performance of blood counts* Comprehensive exploration of the morphology of blood cells, detecting erroneous blood counts, and normal ranges* Practical discussions of quantitative changes in blood cells and important supplementary tests* In-depth examinations of disorders of red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets* Review of the morphological features of blood parasitesPerfect for practicing haematologists and haematology trainees, Blood Cells: A Practical Guide will also earn a place in the libraries of biomedical scientists working in laboratory settings. Many laboratories worldwide regard it as an essential bench book.

Offers clear and concise instruction on running, reporting and interpreting immunophenotyping studiesWritten by two well-known haematology educators and experts on the topic, Immunophenotyping for Haematologists contains an introduction to running, reporting and interpreting immunophenotyping studies. The book offers a unique approach to the topic by putting the focus on clinical and laboratory haematologists who are not routinely involved in running and reporting on immunophenotyping studies.Immunophenotyping using flow cytometry has become the method of choice in identifying and sorting cells within complex populations, for example, the analysis of immune or neoplastic cells in a blood sample. The text reviews the purpose and principles of immunophenotyping and includes an introduction and explanation of the principles and the role of immunophenotyping. The authors examine immunophenotypic characteristics of the disease groups commonly encountered and identify the features that differentiate malignant cells from normal cells. To enhance understanding, the book contains multiple choice and extended matching questions which integrates immunophenotyping with clinicopathological features and the results of other investigations to mimic everyday practice. This important book:* Provides a concise introduction to running, reporting and interpreting immunophenotyping studies* Contains a list of all the antibody specificities currently widely used in diagnosis and disease monitoring* Presents an ideal reference for use in laboratories, including immunophenotyping laboratories* Aids in the interpretation by covering immunophenotypic characteristics of commonly encountered disease groups* Identifies the features that differentiate malignant cells from their normal counterpartsWritten for haematologists working in both laboratory and clinical haematology, Immunophenotyping for Haematologists is a much-needed reference for understanding and interpreting immunophenotyping studies.

Compact, clearly written, and well-illustrated resource for the laboratory diagnosis of haemoglobin disorders and for understanding the clinical significance of these disorders Designed as a practical resource and written in a concise and approachable format, Haemoglobinopathy Diagnosis offers a comprehensive review of the practical information needed for an understanding of the laboratory diagnosis of haemoglobin disorders. This revised and updated Fourth Edition covers the most recent advances in the field with new material on antenatal screening/prenatal diagnostic services, including illustrative examples and helpful questions to aid in information retention, and offers a myriad of self-assessment case studies that are ideal for the trainee. Written by two leading haematologists, the text is set in a clinical context and focuses on the selection, performance and interpretation of the tests that are offered by the majority of diagnostic laboratories. Haemoglobinopathy Diagnosis discusses sample topics including: Genetics of haemoglobin synthesis and laboratory techniques for the identification of abnormalities of globin chain synthesis Thalassaemias and related conditions, and sickle cell haemoglobin and its interactions with thalassaemias and other variant haemoglobinsAcquired abnormalities of globin chain synthesis or haemoglobin structure and organization of a haemoglobinopathy diagnostic serviceSituations when more specialist tests are required and what specialist referral centers will help to accomplish Written for trainees and residents in haematology, practicing haematologists, laboratory scientists and professionals in the pharmaceutical industry, the Fourth Edition of Haemoglobinopathy Diagnosis is an essential reference and learning tool that provides a clear basis for understanding the diagnosis of haemoglobin disorders.

Discover a comprehensive and up-to-date reference resource for bone marrow pathology, complete with an extensive list of references The diagnosis and treatment of bone marrow pathologies is one of the most critical areas of medical research and care. For years, Bone Marrow Pathology has served as the essential reference and teaching tool in the field of haematology, with an authoritative treatment of the subject written by acknowledged leaders in the field. Now fully updated to reflect urgent new changes to the theory and practice of haematology, it promises to serve a new generation of practitioners. In the book, the characteristics and function of normal bone marrow are extensively discussed. Bone marrow pathology, including both aspirate films and trephine biopsy sections, is examined in a clinical context. The content is augmented by discussion of the peripheral blood findings and supplementary bone marrow tests. Readers of the sixth edition of Bone Marrow Pathology will also find: Lavish illustrations with high-quality images of bone marrow and other associated images Incorporation of new classifications including the WHO and International Consensus classifications, as well as new and expanded research areas Emphasis on practical tools including differential diagnosis and common problems and pitfalls A practical, integrated approach to diagnosis Perfect for trainee and consultant haematologists and haematopathologists, Bone Marrow Pathology will also prove itself invaluable for cytogeneticists, molecular geneticists and anyone working in immunophenotyping.

Authoritative reference on classifying and diagnosing leukaemia, with practical guidance on using various laboratory techniques included Leukaemia Diagnosis is a practical reference on the principles of leukaemia diagnosis and classification that illustrates and explains in a user-friendly way how different laboratory techniques are used to achieve an accurate interpretation. To aid in reader comprehension, over 300 high quality full colour digital images of abnormal cells in leukaemia and lymphoma are included, supplemented by histological, cytogenetic and immunophenotyping images. This newly revised and updated Sixth Edition includes recent developments, highlights the growing importance of molecular genetics, and incorporates the recent 5th edition of the WHO guidelines and the International Consensus Classification for leukaemia diagnosis and classification throughout the text. Information on cytogenetic and molecular genetic abnormalities in leukaemia is also included, along with characteristic immunophenotypic characteristics of different categories of leukaemia. Written by world-renowned authors in the field, Barbara Bain and Mike Leach, Leukaemia Diagnosis covers sample topics such as: The nature of leukaemia, cytology, cytochemistry, and the morphological classification of acute leukaemia, with an index of commonly used abbreviations Immunophenotyping and cytogenetic/molecular genetic analysis, and integration of morphological, immunophenotypic and genetic information with the WHO classifications Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, acute leukaemia of ambiguous lineage, and the myelodysplastic syndromes and myelodysplastic/myeloproliferative neoplasms Chronic myeloid leukaemias, lymphoid leukaemias of mature B, T, and natural killer cells, and leukaemia diagnosis in resource-poor countries The Sixth Edition of Leukaemia Diagnosis is a highly valuable resource for trainee haematologists and laboratory scientists in haematology and related disciplines. The text also serves as a useful reference and teaching aid for those who already have expertise in this field.

Aktualisiertes Referenzwerk für die laborgestützte Diagnose von HämoglobinstörungenDie überarbeitete und aktualisierte 2. Auflage von Haemoglobinopathy Diagnosis bietet umfassende praxisorientierte Informationen zur fundierten laborgestützten Diagnose von Hämoglobinstörungen. Dieses prägnante Fachbuch zeigt die klinischen Eigenschaften der Erkrankung und liefert wertvolle Hilfestellung für Laborwissenschaftler. Der Autor legt den Schwerpunkt auf die Auswahl, Leistungsfähigkeit und Interpretation von Testverfahren, die in den meisten Labors zum Einsatz kommen. Das Fachbuch erläutert, wann spezielle Tests erforderlich sind und welche Leistungen von spezialisierten Referenzzentren angeboten werden. Informationen zur Diagnostik werden in einen klinischen Kontext gestellt.Die 3. Auflage wurde von einem führenden Hämatologen mit Erfahrung im Lehrbetrieb geschrieben. Das Praktikerbuch enthält anschauliche Beispiele und Fragen zur Selbstüberprüfung des Lehrstoffes. Hinzu kommen Informationen zu den jüngsten Entwicklungen in dem Fachgebiet.- Praxisorientiertes Fachbuch mit einer Fülle von Illustrationen zur laborgestützten Diagnose von Hämoglobinstörungen.- Enthält Fragen zur Selbstüberprüfung des Gelernten. Auch für Dozenten sind die Fragen ein gutes didaktisches Hilfsmittel.- Präsentiert neue Inhalte zu pränatalen Screenings und zur pränatalen Diagnostik.- Bietet eine Fülle von Fallstudien, ideal für den angehenden Facharzt.Dieses Fachbuch richtet sich angehende Fachärzte in der Hämatologie, Hämatologen und Laborwissenschaftler.Haemoglobinopathy Diagnosis ist Referenzwerk und Lehrbuch zugleich, das alle Facetten der Diagnose von Hämoglubinstörungen abdeckt.

Bone Marrow Pathology has been extensively revised to reflect the significant advances which have occurred in the application of cytogenetics and in particular, molecular genetics in the diagnosis, classification and understanding of haematological disorders.

The third edition of this popular pocket book, A Beginner s Guide to Blood Cells written by Professor Barbara Bain, provides a concise introduction to normal and abnormal blood cells and blood counts for trainees in haematology.

A reference guide for all those difficult, hard to remember terms in haematology.