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 under-graduate 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.
