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Ken Campbell
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Disclosure of non-paternity.
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Myeloma: its diagnosis and treatment.
There are 2,500 new cases of myeloma in the UK every year. This article describes the epidemiology of the disease and its clinical features, and outlines the treatments available and the likely prognosis.
Flu jabs not suitable for all.
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Revised advice on use of imatinib for chronic myeloid leukaemia.
NICE guidance that imatinib be available to all patients newly diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia has been welcomed by clinicians and patient groups. The drug is expected to transform the management of CML.
Anaemia: causes and treatment.
Anaemia is a common pathological condition and it is important that all nurses are aware of its signs and symptoms. It can be detected by screening and, in most instances, readily and cheaply treated. Identifying the underlying cause of the anaemia is vital, as this will ensure that the patient receives appropriate treatment, which can have a significant impact on quality of life.
Pathophysiology of anaemia.
Anaemia is a common condition in which all forms can be defined on the basis of physiological mechanisms. There are three broad categories: decreased/defective red blood cell production; increased loss/destruction of red blood cells; and a mixture where both mechanisms operate simultaneously.
Laboratory diagnosis and investigation of anaemia.
Anaemia is one of the most common conditions encountered in clinical practice. This article outlines the methods used to investigate anaemia and discusses the significance of laboratory diagnosis in treating this condition.
Blood cells. Part one--Bone marrow.
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Blood cells. Part two--Red blood cells.
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Blood cells. Part three--granulocytes and monocytes.
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Blood cells. Part four--lymphocytes and lymphoid-derived cells.
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Blood cells. Part five--Platelets.
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Preventing cervical cancer by vaccinating against HPV.
There was widespread media interest in a report on the successful results from a trial of a vaccine against virus strains responsible for cervical cancer. This article examines the background to the report, considers the actual outcomes and comments on the significance and likely impact of the vaccine.