Pediatric Hematology And Oncology Review

Since 1990, an efficient and cost effective way to prepare for the American Board of Pediatrics, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology certification exam. All major areas of the exam are covered, including more than: ? 120 questions on the hematology of the newborn ? 200 questions on platelets and coagulation ? 300 questions on red blood cells ? 600 questions on pediatric oncology Each question lists related references for easy access. Who will benefit? ? Fellows preparing for the American Board of Pediatrics, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology certification exam. ? Pediatric Hematologists/Oncologists taking the re-certification exam. ? Medical educators seeking to enrich the resources available in their hospital or medical school libraries. How will it help? ? Provides quick review and facilitates rapid assessment of areas of strength and weakness. ? Offers a cost effective and time efficient way to prepare for the exam. ? Allows you to move at your own pace. ? Contents fully updated with extensive references from the latest textbooks and journals. ? Includes coverage of the uses of new information on microRNA, epigenetic therapy, telomeres, telomerase, survivin, and expanded application of targeted therapy for a variety of neoplasms. Review questions are based on information presented in the latest editions of: ? Nathan and Oski's Hematology of Infancy and Childhood (Orkin, Nathan) ? Oncology of Infancy and Childhood (Orkin, Fisher) ? Principles and Practice of Pediatric Oncology (Pizzo and Poplack) Extensively supplemented by current research in journals, including: ? Pediatric Blood and Cancer ? Hematology / Oncology Clinics of North America ? International Society of Pediatric Oncology (SIOP) ? American Society of Pediatric Hematology / Oncology ?I have had a chance to look over the text of your monumental effort to help young hematologists to prepare for the board examinations. I find it scholarly and intelligently developed. It should be of great value to those who face those difficult and detailed exams.' ?Dr. David Nathan Professor Emeritus of the Dana Faber Cancer Institute, Robert A. Stranahan Distinguished Professor of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School, commenting on the 2007 edition