Publisher's Synopsis
The branch of medicine that studies the causes, prognosis, treatment and prevention of diseases associated with blood is known as hematology. It is concerned with the treatment of diseases which affect the production of blood, hemoglobin, blood cells, bone marrow, platelets, spleen, blood vessels, etc. Some hematological disorders are hemophilia, blood clots, leukemia, lymphoma and multiple myeloma. These are diagnosed at the hematology laboratory through the examination of bone marrow slides and blood films, along with an analysis of blood clotting test and hematological test results. Hematologists specialize in specific domains, such as in the treatment of hemoglobinopathies, hematological malignancies and bleeding disorders, as well as bone marrow and stem cell transplantation. This book unravels the recent studies in the field of hematology. It presents researches and studies performed by experts across the globe. Those in search of information to further their knowledge will be greatly assisted by this book.
