Thalassemia, An Issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America

Drs. Edward J. Benz, Jr. and Vijay G. Sankaran, guest editors, provide an overview of Thalassemia, including its history, epidemiology, pathogenic mechanisms, and clinical management. The issue contains 16 practice-oriented topics and in-depth clinical reviews, offering actionable insights for clinical practice.

Format: Hardback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 20 March 2023
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

In this issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics, esteemed guest editors Drs. Edward J. Benz, Jr. and Vijay G. Sankaran bring their extensive expertise to the forefront of the topic of Thalassemia. A distinguished panel of top experts in the field provides a comprehensive overview of the history, epidemiology, pathogenic mechanisms, and clinical management of the thalassemia syndromes. Spanning 16 practice-oriented topics, this edition delves into the molecular basis and genetic modifiers of thalassemia, explores fetal hemoglobin in thalassemia, addresses clinical complications and their management, discusses iron chelation in thalassemia, examines fertility and pregnancy in women with transfusion-dependent thalassemia, explores gene therapy and genome editing in thalassemia, presents emerging medical therapies for thalassemia, and much more. Furthermore, this issue offers in-depth clinical reviews, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. Under the guidance of experienced editors in the field, authors have synthesized and distilled the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews. This issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics is a valuable resource for healthcare professionals seeking to stay abreast of the latest advancements in the field of Thalassemia.

Weight: 518g
Dimension: 158 x 239 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780443183201