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Blood is a living tissue composed of many parts, each of which serves a vital function.Disorders that affect the blood's ability to carry oxygen, nourishment, hormones, antibodies, and many other important compounds to other body tissues can have serious health consequences.Diseases of the veins and arteries may cause damage or blockage in blood vessels, which can lessen blood flow, and diseases of the blood itself can take many forms.

Blood and Circulatory Disorders Sourcebook provides information so that the layperson can identify early warning signs of blood and circulatory disorders.It describes common blood and circulatory disorders and provides answers to questions about blood donation and the safety of the blood supply. ... Read more

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There are a great variety of blood disorders, including such well known problems as anemia, hemophilia and leukemia. This compact guide, written for patients suffering from a blood disorder, explains in simple terms how blood is formed and how it functions in the human body, and provides information about all the common disorders, including genetic abnormalities and disorders of white cells and lymph glands.The author also discusses bone marrow transplantation and conditions associated with abnormal bleeding, and she describes in detail various diagnostic methods available to determining the nature of the disorder and the most commonly recommended treatments.For family physicians, pediatricians, and their patients. ... Read more

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AudienceHematologists, molecular biologists, biophysicists, biochemists, pathologists, students, and post doctoral fellows. ... Read more

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The developed world has an increasingly aging population, with approximately 10% of the population aged over 65 years. As the incidence and prevalence of blood disorders increases with age, these conditions are a heavy burden on healthcare systems. Blood Disorders in the Elderly will provide hematologists, geriatricians and all clinicians involved in the care of patients with blood disorders with clear clinical advice on the diagnosis and management of these conditions. The introductory section reviews epidemiology of aging and anemia and provides a comprehensive approach to the management of cancer in the aging patient. This is followed by a full discussion of hemopoiesis and changes it undergoes in aging. The remaining sections cover the diagnosis and management of all major disorders: anemia, malignancy, coagulation and platelet disorders and hemophilia. A detailed chapter on antithrombotic therapies is also included. ... Read more

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In the last decade many studies have been performed in the field of drug resistance. This book reviews the current status and indicates future directions of such studies. Both laboratory scientists and clinicians have recognized the importance of drug resistance for the clinical outcome of patients with leukemia and lymphoma. New in vitro cell culture assays have been developed and the in vitro drug resistance measured with these assays has been shown to correlate with both short and long-term clinical response to chemotherapy. This book is, therefore, an essential guide for researchers and clinicians.
Drug Resistance in Leukemia and Lymphoma contains material presented at the 2nd International Symposium in Drug Resistance in Leukemia and Lymphoma held at the Free University in Amsterdam in March 1995. ... Read more

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Hairy cell leukemia has been the subject of much debate during the past forty years. The etiology and pathogenesis of the disease is still unclear, and the origin of the unusual "hairy" B-lymphocyte is still to be clarified with certainty.Nevertheless, clinical advances in the therapy of this disease have resulted in the control and virtual cure of the majority of cases with the disorder.
This volume addresses all aspects of hairy cell leukemia, embracing the history of the disease, morphology, electronmicroscopy, histopathology, biological and immunological aspects, possible etiological environmental links, diagnosis and differential diagnosis and all aspects of modern therapy.
The authors are established specialists in this field and many have been leaders in the investigation and therapy of hairy cell leukemia, contributing years of their clinical and scientific experience in the search for solutions. Collectively their contributions bring together a wealth of up to date information to pr ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Nutraceuticals World, published by Rodman Publishing on October 1, 2007. The length of the article is 5438 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Botanical options for diabetes: research points to the usefulness of many botanicals in the prevention and amelioration of blood sugar disorders.(BOTANICALS FOR DIABETES)
Author: Casey Adams
Publication: Nutraceuticals World (Magazine/Journal)
Date: October 1, 2007
Publisher: Rodman Publishing
Volume: 10Issue: 9Page: 50(6)

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