Blood Science - Principles and Pathology

Blood Science
 
The second edition of the leading introduction to blood science, with updated new illustrations and case studies
 
Blood Science: Principles and Pathology integrates hematology and blood transfusion, clinical biochemistry, and immunology to provide a thorough introduction to this rapidly expanding discipline. Reflecting recent changes in education and training for healthcare scientists, this comprehensive textbook covers the analytical techniques used in blood science, the diagnosis and management of various blood disorders, and more.
 
Fully revised, the second edition presents new case studies and high-quality images throughout, illustrating the practical skills and knowledge required by today's undergraduate students and practitioners. Detailed yet accessible chapters contain learning objectives and summaries, links to further readings and resources, and real-world case studies with easy-to-follow interpretations. Throughout the text, the authors highlight how laboratory data and clinical details are used to investigate patients with actual or suspected diseases in real-world scenarios:
* Multi-disciplinary view merging biochemical, hematological, immunological, and genetical knowledge into a single discipline: Blood science
* Discusses advances in molecular genetics identifying mutations resulting in the occurrence of certain pathological conditions such as leukaemia
* Presents an expanded concluding chapter with detailed case reports that integrate biochemistry, immunology, and haematology, which all contribute to the investigation of respective conditions
* Explains the potentials for developing tests such as non-coding RNAs
* Offers further reading suggestions to dive even deeper into discussed subjects and concepts
 
Designed to meet the needs of undergraduate students taking blood science modules in biomedical, biological, and healthcare science programs, Blood Science: Principles and Pathology, Second Edition is also an invaluable guide for new graduates entering the field, as well as those training for professional qualifications or working with blood samples in laboratory-based environments.

List of contents

Acknowledgements
 
List of Abbreviations
 
About the Companion Website
 
* Introduction to Blood Science
* Analytical Techniques in Blood Science
* The Physiology of the Red Blood Cell
* The Pathology of the Red Blood Cell
* White Blood Cells in Health and Disease
* White Blood Cell Malignancy
* The Physiology and Pathology of Haemostasis
* The Diagnosis and Management of Disorders of Haemostasis
* Immunopathology
* Immunogenetics and Histocompatibility
* Blood Transfusion
* Waste products, electrolytes, and renal disease
* Hydrogen ions, pH, and acid-base disorders
* Glucose, lipids, and atherosclerosis
* Calcium, phosphate, magnesium, and bone disease
* Nutrients and Gastrointestinal Disorders
* Liver function tests and plasma proteins
* Endocrinology
* Cancer and tumour markers
* Inherited Metabolic Disorders
* Drugs and Poisons
* Case Reports in Blood Science
 

Further Reading
 
Appendix 1: Reference Ranges
 
Glossary
 
Index

About the author

Dr Andrew Blann, Consultant Clinical Scientist, The Institute of Biomedical Science, ­London, UK. Dr Nessar Ahmed, Reader in Clinical Biochemistry, Department of Life Sciences, ­Manchester Metropolitan University, UK.

Summary

Blood Science

The second edition of the leading introduction to blood science, with updated new illustrations and case studies

Blood Science: Principles and Pathology integrates hematology and blood transfusion, ­clinical biochemistry, and immunology to provide a thorough introduction to this rapidly expanding discipline. Reflecting recent changes in education and training for healthcare scientists, this comprehensive textbook covers the analytical techniques used in blood ­science, the diagnosis and management of various blood disorders, and more.

Fully revised, the second edition presents new case studies and high-quality images ­throughout, illustrating the practical skills and knowledge required by today's under­graduate students and practitioners. Detailed yet accessible chapters contain learning objectives and summaries, links to further readings and resources, and real-world case studies with easy-to-follow interpretations. Throughout the text, the authors highlight how laboratory data and clinical details are used to investigate patients with actual or suspected diseases in real-world scenarios:
* Multi-disciplinary view merging biochemical, hematological, immunological, and genetical knowledge into a single discipline: Blood science
* Discusses advances in molecular genetics identifying mutations resulting in the occurrence of certain pathological conditions such as leukaemia
* Presents an expanded concluding chapter with detailed case reports that integrate biochemistry, immunology, and haematology, which all contribute to the investigation of respective conditions
* Explains the potentials for developing tests such as non-coding RNAs
* Offers further reading suggestions to dive even deeper into discussed subjects and concepts

Designed to meet the needs of undergraduate students taking blood science modules in biomedical, biological, and healthcare science programs, Blood Science: Principles and Pathology, Second Edition is also an invaluable guide for new graduates entering the field, as well as those training for professional qualifications or working with blood samples in laboratory-based environments.

Product details

• Authors: Nessar Ahmed, Ahmed Nessar, a Blann, Andrew Blann, Andrew (City Hospital Blann, Andrew (Institute of Biomedical Science Blann, Andrew Ahmed Blann, Blann Andrew
• Publisher: Wiley, John and Sons Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 14.07.2022
• EAN: 9781119864110
• ISBN: 978-1-119-86411-0
• No. of pages: 640
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > General, dictionaries; Medizin, Blut, Life Sciences, Biowissenschaften, Zell- u. Molekularbiologie, Cell & Molecular Biology, Medical Science, Laboratory Hematology, Hämatologisches Labor, Molecular Techniques, Molekulare Methoden