| Childhood Leukemias Revised Edition Contributor(s): Pui, Ching-Hon (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0511977638 ISBN-13: 9780511977633 Publisher: Cambridge University Press OUR PRICE: $213.75 Product Type: Open Ebook - Other Formats Published: April 2013 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Medical | Hematology - Medical | Pediatrics |
| Dewey: 618.929 |
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| Publisher Description: New insights into the molecular biology of childhood leukemias have stimulated numerous advances in diagnostic methods, strategies for risk assessment and the development of novel therapy for genetic subtypes of the diseases. Fully revised and updated, this new edition of Childhood Leukemias provides the most comprehensive, clinically-oriented and authoritative reference dedicated to these diseases. Beginning with an overview of history, cell biology, and pathology, subsequent chapters review approaches in the evaluation and management of specific leukemias, new therapeutic development and the unique pharmacodynamics and pharmacogenetics of individual patients. New chapters include epigenetics of leukemias, leukemias in patients with Down syndrome and leukemia in adolescents and young adults. The final section covers the complications associated with the disease or its treatment and supportive care during and after treatment. Authored by leading experts, this is a 'must-have' for any physician or investigator who deals with leukemias in childhood. |
Contributor Bio(s): Pui, Ching-Hon: - Ching-Hon Pui is Chair of the Department of Oncology, Fahad Nassar Al-Rashid Chair of Leukemia Research and co-Director of the Hematological Malignancies Program at St Jude's Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN, USA. |