Myeloproliferative Neoplasms: Biology and Therapy (Contemporary Hematology) - October 2010 Edition

This succinct resource provides an ideal balance of the biology and
practical therapeutic strategies for classic and non-classic
BCR-ABL-negative myeloproliferative neoplasms. Utilizing current World
Health Organization nomenclature, classification, and diagnostic
criteria, international experts have assembled to convey the most
up-to-date knowledge in this rapidly evolving field. The opening
chapters cover the diagnosis and classification, genetics, cytogenetic
findings, and prognostic factors of MPNs. Further chapters explore
therapies specific to the different disease entities, including
polycythemia vera, essential thrombocytopenia, myelofibrosis, and
eosinophilic disorders, and mastocytosis. Unique areas of discussion
include JAK2 inhibitor therapy, hematopoietic stem cell transplantation,
and blastic transformation. A valuable reference for practicing
hematologists, this forefront book enriches our understanding of recent
discoveries and their impact on conventional and investigational
treatments

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