Focusing on the health needs of individuals with intellectual disabilities, this book provides a comprehensive, evidence-based overview. It addresses the unique challenges faced by this population and offers practical strategies for effective management of their health requirements. The content is designed to guide healthcare professionals in delivering appropriate care tailored to the specific needs of individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Hodgkin lymphoma and the many different subtypes of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) have different responses to treatment, so accurate diagnosis and a rational approach to management are essential. Fast Facts: Lymphoma distills the most important aspects of the diagnosis and management of these complex disorders into a highly accessible well-illustrated summary of the key facts. This fully updated second edition provides: • a clear outline of the nature of lymphoma; the essentials of clinical presentation, biopsy and basic histology• the latest laboratory diagnostics, including immunophenotyping, cytogenetics and microarray technology• key aspects of staging and initial therapy• superbly illustrated overviews of the pathology, presentation, treatment and prognosis of each lymphoma subtype• new treatment options, including targeted biological therapies• a practical overview of supportive care for the complications of lymphoma.Written by three experts in the field from the UK and USA, Fast Facts: Lymphoma applies an international perspective to this challenging disease in a unique format within the context of clinical practice. It is a valuable resource for trainee doctors and specialist nurses working in the field of hemato-oncology. It will also be of interest to the inquiring patient or carer who wishes to know more about lymphoma.
Lymphoma affects all ages. Advances in diagnostic cellular and molecular techniques coupled with new treatment options are improving patient outcomes. This third edition of our bestselling 'Fast Facts: Lymphoma' distills the most important aspects of diagnosis and management into an up-to-date and highly accessible well-illustrated overview that includes: ; a clear outline of the nature of lymphoma; the essentials of clinical presentation, biopsy and histology; a synopsis of current laboratory diagnostics, including immunophenotyping, cytogenetics and microarray technology, and updated to include the latest molecular genetic techniques; key aspects of staging and initial therapy; clearly illustrated overviews of the pathology, presentation, treatment and prognosis of each lymphoma subtype; new treatment options, including targeted biological therapies and chimeric antigen receptor T cells (CAR T cells); a practical overview of supportive care for the complications of lymphoma. Written by three lymphoma experts from the UK and USA, 'Fast Facts: Lymphoma' gives an interesting international perspective to this challenging disease. Its clarity and colorful format make it a valuable resource for senior health professionals seeking an accessible update in this area of hemato-oncology, trainee doctors and specialist nurses who are new to it, and individuals affected by lymphoma and seeking more information.
