SICKLE CELL DISEASE

Sickle Cell Disease is a comprehensive text that covers both research and clinical aspects of the disease, including genetic basis, gene editing, clinical features, diagnosis, therapy, and future treatment options. It includes rare and common cases, covers psychosocial and supportive care, and provides the latest guidelines for patient care. Written by a "whos who" in the field, it is the first resource to combine state-of-the-art clinical diagnosis, quality care, management, and the evolution of science in one volume.

Format: Hardback
Publication date: 24 May 2021
Publisher: MCGRAW HILL PROFESSIONAL

The most comprehensive, current sickle cell disease resource--for both clinicians and researchers

The first and only resource of its kind, Sickle Cell Disease examines this blood disorder through both clinical and research lenses. More than 80 dedicated experts in the field present their combined clinical knowledge of basic mechanisms, screening, diagnosis, management, and treatment of myriad complex complications of a single base point mutation in the human genome. Case studies with "How I Treat" authoritative insights provide overviews of common and rare complications, and Key Facts offer at-a-glance high-yield information.

Filled with clinical photos, illustrations, numerous original diagrams, and with free updates available online, this unmatched resource covers:

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• Mechanisms of sickle cell disease
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• Historic and current research approaches
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• The latest work in gene therapy and editing
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• Guidelines for patient care, diagnosis, unique cases, and therapies
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• Rare and common complications, including domestic and internationally relevant topics
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• Psychosocial and supportive care
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• The newest standards of therapy and future treatment options in children and adults
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• Cardiopulmonary complications
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Weight: 1676g
Dimension: 224 x 283 x 33 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781260458596