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This book takes account of the most recent findings in laboratory research and clinical trials to provide a comprehensive and up-to-date reference on the pathophysiology, epidemiology, diagnosis and treatment of acquired and inherited aplastic anemia. As well as providing a detailed overview of the pathophysiology of the disease, the international team of authors covers all aspects of management, including the established approaches of bone marrow transplantation and immunosuppressive treatment, new approaches such as the use of hematopoietic growth factors and escalated immunosuppression, and controversial issues such as stem cell transplantation. Also included is an important international consensus document on treatment, and a final section concentrates on the inherited syndrome Fanconi's anemia. Detailed treatment guidelines are given, making this the definitive resource for hematologists and other clinicians involved in the management and supportive care of patients with aplastic anemia. Scientists interested in bone marrow failure will also find this an invaluable reference. ... Read more

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excellent starting point for clinicians and scientists
The format of this book makes it relatively simple to go straight to relevant information. Cross-referencing between chapters could be better. The overall picture generated by this tome allows one to get a handle on this disorder and provides a strong foundation on which to build when updating the knowlege using journals. ... Read more

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In March 2001, the National Institutes of Health issued the following warning: "The number of Web sites offering health-related resources grows every day. Many sites provide valuable information, while others may have information that is unreliable or misleading."Furthermore, because of the rapid increase in Internet-based information, many hours can be wasted searching, selecting, and printing.This book was created for medical professionals, students, and members of the general public who want to conduct medical research using the most advanced tools available and spending the least amount of time doing so. ... Read more

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National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland. Text for hematologists on the diagnosis, pathophysiology, epidemiology, and treatment of acquired aplastic anemia and related inherited bone marrow failure syndromes. Color plates and halftone illustrations. DNLM: Anemia, Aplastic etiology. ... Read more

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This issue deals with Aplastic anemia, stem cells, Fanconi anemia, Diamond-Blackfan Anemia, and CML. ... Read more

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Agranulocytosis and aplastic anemia figure prominently among certain serious diseases which can be precipitated by drugs. Several hundred different agents with substantially different chemical and pharmacological properties have been implicated, although the evidence incriminating specific drugs has been largely anecdotal. This book describes the findings of a rigorous and comprehensive epidemiological investigation designed to provide reliable quantitative data on the drug etiology of agranulocytosis and aplastic anemia. This investigation was a large-scale, population based , case-control study. Its objectives were to identify those drugs associated with agranulocytosis and aplastic anemia, and to estimate incidence rates attributable to specific drugs. In both conceptual and practical terms, this study has broken new ground, by providing the most extensive documentation to date concerning the drug etiology and incidence of the two dyscrasias. ... Read more

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"Endless Love" A Romantic Christian Love Story Series that draws you into the life of Dr. Mark Sanders, a brilliant and attractive young man who is determined to find the meaning of true love.This captivating book is filled with romance, action, drama, passionate characters, and intense plot twists until the unexpected heartfelt conclusion.Mark's faith walk is challenged when life takes him on a path of intricate hardships and inconceivable heartache. Mark's determination leads him on a breath-taking journey as he discovers how to stand on God's promises when faced with death.When his beliefs are challenged, will Mark find peace and love? Can Mark overcome the enemy's deceitfulness and embrace life's joy?This story will warm your heart and restore your faith as you witness Mark struggle to uncover the truth, find love and grant forgiveness.An epic love story to read in front of a crackling fire. Elizabeth A. Ryan and her four children and three grandchildren make their home in Georgia. She is an active member of Believer's Church and serves as the director of the children's Bible story room. She owns a Christian based Home School called, "Noah's Ark Christian Academy." She enjoys working with small children and helping them develop a heart for God.Book 1 of the Endless Love Series ... Read more

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The contents of this book:

What Is Aplastic Anemia?

Overview

Outlook

What Causes Aplastic Anemia?

Acquired Causes

Inherited Causes

Who Is At Risk for Aplastic Anemia?

What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Aplastic Anemia?

Signs and Symptoms of Low Blood Cell Counts

Red Blood Cells

White Blood Cells

Platelets

Other Signs and Symptoms

Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria

How Is Aplastic Anemia Diagnosed?

Specialists Involved

Medical and Family Histories

Physical Exam

Diagnostic Tests

Complete Blood Count

Reticulocyte Count

Bone Marrow Tests

Other Tests

How Is Aplastic Anemia Treated?

Who Needs Treatment

Blood Transfusions

Blood and Marrow Stem Cell Transplants

Medicines

Medicines To Stimulate Bone Marrow

Medicines To Suppress the Immune System

Medicines To Prevent and Treat Infections

Living With Aplastic Anemia

Ongoing Care

Physical Activity

Support Groups

Key Points

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This digital document is an article from Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, 3rd ed., brought to you by Gale®, a part of Cengage Learning, a world leader in e-research and educational publishing for libraries, schools and businesses.The length of the article is 826 words.The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase.You can view it with any web browser.The third edition of this authoritative, comprehensive, in-depth medical guide features information on medical topics in language accessible to adult laypersons. Disease/disorder articles typically cover definition; description; causes and symptoms; diagnosis; treatments; prevention; and more. Test/treatment articles typically cover definition; purposes; precautions; preparation; risks; normal and abnormal results; and much more. ... Read more

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Chapters: Anemia, Sickle-cell disease, Diamond-Blackfan anemia, Anemia of prematurity, Aplastic anemia, Anemia of chronic disease, Macrocytic anemia, Myelophthisic anemia, Congenital dyserythropoietic anemia, Hypochromic anemia, Congenital hemolytic anemia, Refractory anemia, Acute posthemorrhagic anemia, Blackfan-Diamond anemia, Inherited erythroblastopenia,. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 88. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Sickle-cell disease (SCD), or sickle-cell anaemia (or anemia; SCA) or drepanocytosis, is an autosomal recessive genetic blood disorder characterized by red blood cells that assume an abnormal, rigid, sickle shape. Sickling decreases the cells' flexibility and results in a risk of various complications. The sickling occurs because of a mutation in the Hemoglobin gene. Life expectancy is shortened, with studies reporting an average life expectancy of 42 in males and 48 in females. Sickle-cell disease, usually presenting in childhood, occurs more commonly in people (or their descendants) from parts of tropical and sub-tropical regions where malaria is or was common. One-third of all indigenous inhabitants of Sub-Saharan Africa carry the gene, because in areas where malaria is common, there is a survival value in carrying only a single sickle-cell gene (sickle cell trait). Those with only one of the two alleles of the sickle-cell disease are more resistant to malaria, since the infestation of the malaria plasmodium is halted by the sickling of the cells which it infests. The prevalence of the disease in the United States is approximately 1 in 5,000, mostly affecting Americans of Sub-Saharan African descent, according to the National Institutes of Health. In the United States, about 1 in 500 black births have sickle-cell anaemia. Sickle-cell anaemia is the name of a...http://booksllc.net/?id=21010263 ... Read more

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Many questions were raised during this multidisciplinary meeting during which geneticists, haematologists, embryologists, immunologists, transplant surgeons and physicians exchanged views on these questions. The second part of the meeting was devoted to an examination of the mechanisms of medullary deficiency. A more clinical approach was taken to the epidemiological, molecular and genetic aspects of medullary deficiency. There was also discussion of various therapeutic methods, including transplants, the use of haematopoietic growth factors, immunosuppressive treatments and gene therapy. This work covers the proceedings of the joint international workshop on 'Foetal and neonatal hematopoiesis and mechanisms of bone marrow failure', Paris, April 1995. ... Read more

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