Manual of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology 4th Edition by Philip Lanzkowsky provides concise information needed for the day-to-day management of children with pediatric hematologic and oncologic diseases. The clear style allows readers to make an accurate diagnosis and permits him/her to treat patients even if they have not had extensive previous hematologic or oncologic experience. Pertinent advances in molecular genetics, cytogenetics, immunology, transplantation and biochemistry are the result of 40 years of practical experience by the author in the management of patients and incorporates various contributors who have had extensive clinical experience.
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Schneider Children's Hospital, New Hyde Park, NY. Guide, for the hematologist and oncologist, to the investigation and up-to-date treatment of hematologic and oncologic diseases in childhood. Contains extensive tables, algorithms, and flow diagrams. Previous edition: c1995.
About the Author
Dr. Philip Lanzkowsky is Chief-of-Staff of the Schneider Children's Hospital. He is Chairman of the Department of Pediatrics, Chief of the Division of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, Director of the Pediatric Residency Training Program and Professor of Pediatrics at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. In 1994, he was appointed Executive Vice President for Medical Affairs and Medical Director of Long Island Jewish Medical Center. In 1999, he was appointed Vice President for the Children's Health Network of the North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System. The author of four texts in pediatric hematology-oncology, Dr. Lanzkowsky has in excess of 270 scientific publications to his name. He is the U.S. editor of the international journal Pediatric Reviews and Communications, and is Editor-in-Chief of The Children's Hospital Quarterly and is a member of the editorial board of Social Work in Health Care.
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Book features:
- Features numerous tables, flow diagrams, protocols, and algorithms for quick access of essential clinical information necessary for the diagnosis and management of these diseases in children.
- Designed as a concise, easy to use guide for medical students, residents, fellows, pediatric hematologists/oncologists, pediatric nurses and nurse practitioners.
- Much of the practical information contained in this manual is not found in standard textbooks.
- Straightforward style without any redundant words or references.
Schneider Children's Hospital, New Hyde Park, NY. Guide, for the hematologist and oncologist, to the investigation and up-to-date treatment of hematologic and oncologic diseases in childhood. Contains extensive tables, algorithms, and flow diagrams. Previous edition: c1995.
About the Author
Dr. Philip Lanzkowsky is Chief-of-Staff of the Schneider Children's Hospital. He is Chairman of the Department of Pediatrics, Chief of the Division of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, Director of the Pediatric Residency Training Program and Professor of Pediatrics at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. In 1994, he was appointed Executive Vice President for Medical Affairs and Medical Director of Long Island Jewish Medical Center. In 1999, he was appointed Vice President for the Children's Health Network of the North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System. The author of four texts in pediatric hematology-oncology, Dr. Lanzkowsky has in excess of 270 scientific publications to his name. He is the U.S. editor of the international journal Pediatric Reviews and Communications, and is Editor-in-Chief of The Children's Hospital Quarterly and is a member of the editorial board of Social Work in Health Care.
Book Details
- Hardcover: 856 pages
- Publisher: Academic Press; 4 edition (April 29, 2005)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0120885247
- ISBN-13: 9780120885244
- Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 7.3 x 1.3 inches
- List Price: $180.00
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