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Genetics and genomics in nursing and health care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122082
Beery, Theresa A., Workman, M. Linda, Eggert, Julia. Philadelphia, PA: F.A. Davis Company , 2018. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Contents:; DNA structure and function -- Protein synthesis -- Genetic influences on cell division, cell differentiation, and gametogenesis -- Patterns of inheritance -- Epigenetic influences on gene expression -- Autosomal inheritance and disorders -- Sex chromosome and mitochondrial inheritance di…
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Author
Beery, Theresa A.
Workman, M. Linda
Eggert, Julia
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
F.A. Davis Company
Publication Date
2018
Series
R2 Library
Subjects
Genetic Phenomena
Genetic Diseases, Inborn
Genetic Techniques
Genomics
Nurses Instruction
Abstract
Contents:
DNA structure and function -- Protein synthesis -- Genetic influences on cell division, cell differentiation, and gametogenesis -- Patterns of inheritance -- Epigenetic influences on gene expression -- Autosomal inheritance and disorders -- Sex chromosome and mitochondrial inheritance disorders -- Family history and pedigree construction -- Congenital anomalies, basic dysmorphology, and genetic assessment -- Enzyme and collagen disorders -- Common childhood-onset genetic disorders -- Common adult-onset genetic disorders -- Cardiovascular disorders -- The genetics of cancer -- Genetic contributions to psychiatric and behavioral disorder -- Genetic and genomic testing -- Assessing genomic variation in drug response -- Health professionals and genomic care -- Financial, ethical, legal, and social considerations -- Genetic and genomic variation.
ISBN
0803660839
9780803660830
9780803660960
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
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Cancer genomics : from bench to personalized medicine

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114366
Elsevier Science and Technology , 2014.
Audience
Professional
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Publisher
Elsevier Science and Technology
Publication Date
2014
Series
R2 Library
Notes
FRONT MATTER
PART 1 INTRODUCTION
PART 2 GENOMICS TECHNOLOGIES, CONCEPTS AND RESOURCES
PART 3 HEREDITARY CANCER SYNDROMES
PART 4 GENOMICS OF ADULT AND PEDIATRIC CANCERS
PART 5 ETHICS OF GENOMICS RESEARCH
PART 6 FUTURE DIRECTIONS
ABBREVIATIONS
GLOSSARY
ISBN
9780123969675
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
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Human genome structure, function and clinical considerations

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123234
Cham, Switzerland: Springer Nature Switzerland AG , 2021.
Audience
Professional
Contents:; Chapter 1: An Overview of the Human Genome -- Chapter 2: Human Chromosomes -- Chapter 3: Methods to Study Genomic DNA Sequence Variation -- Chapter 4: Protein-Coding Genes -- Chapter 5: Noncoding Gene Families of the Human Genome -- Chapter 6: Satellite and Tandem DNA Repeats in the Huma…
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Editor
Haddad, Luciana Amaral
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
Publisher
Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Publication Date
2021
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Genome, Human
Genetics, Human
Genomics
Abstract
Contents:
Chapter 1: An Overview of the Human Genome -- Chapter 2: Human Chromosomes -- Chapter 3: Methods to Study Genomic DNA Sequence Variation -- Chapter 4: Protein-Coding Genes -- Chapter 5: Noncoding Gene Families of the Human Genome -- Chapter 6: Satellite and Tandem DNA Repeats in the Human Genome --Chapter 7: Human Chromosome Telomeres -- Chapter 8: To Build or To Break: The Dual Impact of Interspersed Transposable Elements in Cancer -- Chapter 9: Copy Number Variation in the Human Genome -- Chapter 10: The Human Mitochondrial DNA -- Chapter 11: Population Variation of the Human Genome.
ISBN
9783030731502
9783030731519
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
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Mobilizing science and technology to Canada's advantage

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15893
Canada. Industry Canada. [Ottawa, ON]: Government of Canada , 2007.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
Q127 DC2 C212 2007
v.1: Mobilizing science and technology to Canada's advantage; v.2: Realiser le potentiel des sciences et de la technologie au profit du Canada; v.3: Mobilizing science and technology to Canada's advantage : summary
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Corporate Author
Canada. Industry Canada
Place of Publication
[Ottawa, ON]
Publisher
Government of Canada
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
3 v.
Subjects
Health Policy
Science
Technology
Canada
Abstract
v.1: Mobilizing science and technology to Canada's advantage
v.2: Realiser le potentiel des sciences et de la technologie au profit du Canada
v.3: Mobilizing science and technology to Canada's advantage : summary
ISBN
09780662451556 (English)
09780662735304 (French)
9780662692287 (Summary)
Language
English
French
Material Type
Book
Online
Retention Policy
Discard in 2010
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Call Number
Q127 DC2 C212 2007
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Cancer biology : how science works

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123317
Carlberg, Carsten, Velleuer, Eunike. Cham, Switzerland: Springer Nature Switzerland AG , 2021.
Audience
Patient or Public
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Author
Carlberg, Carsten
Velleuer, Eunike
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
Publisher
Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Publication Date
2021
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Neoplasms
Popular Work
ISBN
9783030756987
9783030756994
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
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Prostate cancer : science and clinical practice

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120899
Elsevier Health Sciences , 2016. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Table of Contents; I. Etiology, pathology, and tumor biology -- II. Genetic susceptibility and hereditary predisposition, screening, and counseling -- III. Epidemiology -- IV. Prevention of prostate cancer -- V. Conservative management -- VI. Surgery -- VII. Radiation therapy -- VIII. Clinical dile…
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Editor
Mydlo, Jack H
Godec, Ciril J
Edition
2nd ed.
Publisher
Elsevier Health Sciences
Publication Date
2016
Series
R2 Library
Subjects
Prostatic Neoplasms
Abstract
Table of Contents
I. Etiology, pathology, and tumor biology -- II. Genetic susceptibility and hereditary predisposition, screening, and counseling -- III. Epidemiology -- IV. Prevention of prostate cancer -- V. Conservative management -- VI. Surgery -- VII. Radiation therapy -- VIII. Clinical dilemmas -- IX. Advanced prostate cancer -- X. Cryoblation, HIFU and focal therapy -- XI. Governmental policies -- XII. New horizons for prostate cancer.
ISBN
0128000775
9780128000779
9780128005927
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
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Langley Hospice Society : a practical guide for families

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20471
Langley Hospice Society. Langley, BC: Langley Hospice Society , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 L283 2012
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Includes 5 pamphlets with these titles:; Who we are...what we do; Bereavement support programs; Supporting grieving children and teens; Palliative support programs; Hospice vigil program
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Alternate Title
Practical guide for families
Death, dying and bereavement : a practical guide
Corporate Author
Langley Hospice Society
Place of Publication
Langley, BC
Publisher
Langley Hospice Society
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
32 p. ; 22 cm. + pamphlets
Subjects
Death
Attitude to Death
Bereavement
Hospices
Handbooks
Abstract
Includes 5 pamphlets with these titles:
Who we are...what we do
Bereavement support programs
Supporting grieving children and teens
Palliative support programs
Hospice vigil program
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
BF789 L283 2012
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The Art and Science of Compassionate Care: a Practical Guide

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124714
Cham, Switzerland: Springer International Publishing AG , c2023. 1st ed.
Audience
Professional
"This book provides a practical guide on the art and science of compassionate care in an era of healthcare crisis due to the COVID-19 pandemic that is inflicting long-lasting financial and psychosocial trauma on an unprecedented scale. A new approach to compassionate care is presented based on the …
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Editor
Samoutis, Andreas
Samoutis, George
Stylianou, Neophytos
Anastasiou, Andreas
Lionis, Christos
Edition
1st ed.
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG
Publication Date
c2023
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Delivery of Health Care
COVID-19
Empathy
Evidence-Based Medicine
Global Health
Psychology, Positive
Spirituality
Abstract
"This book provides a practical guide on the art and science of compassionate care in an era of healthcare crisis due to the COVID-19 pandemic that is inflicting long-lasting financial and psychosocial trauma on an unprecedented scale. A new approach to compassionate care is presented based on the overarching concepts of empathy, person and family centeredness, therapeutic relationship, kindness, gratitude, spirituality, communication skills, shared decision making, positive psychology, adversity-activated development, self-care, compassion fatigue, spirituality which are more than ever critical in successfully managing the pandemic adversity in front of us. This book draws on clinical experience, educational activities and evidence-based knowledge from academic physicians (primary, secondary and tertiary care), nurses, psychologists, health economists, healthcare managers, health policymakers, medical professionals students and patients. It provides skills and knowledge that can be implemented in daily clinical practice based on all levels of healthcare on a whole-person approach. An array of clinical cases, patient journeys, published evidence and practical experience is combined to deliver in a practical way unique guidance and advice. The target audience is all healthcare professionals, health policymakers, healthcare managers and patient associations. This approach of Compassionate Care is of great importance and can save lives and money in these unprecedented times of global healthcare care system challenges." --publisher
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ISBN
9783031215230
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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American Cancer Society's oncology in practice : clinical management

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120847
American Cancer Society. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley-Blackwell , 2018.
Audience
Professional
Table of Contents:; 1 THORACIC CANCERS -- 2 DIGESTIVE SYSTEM CANCERS -- 3 HEAD AND NECK -- 4 URINARY SYSTEM -- 5 FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE CANCER -- 6 MALE REPRODUCTIVE CANCERS -- 7 BREAST CANCER -- 8 HEMATOLOGIC CANCERS -- 9 SKIN CANCER -- 10 ENDOCRINE CANCERS -- 11 CANCER OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM AND EYE …
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Alternate Title
Oncology in practice
Corporate Author
American Cancer Society
Place of Publication
Hoboken, NJ
Publisher
Wiley-Blackwell
Publication Date
2018
Series
R2 Library
Subjects
Neoplasms
Abstract
Table of Contents:
1 THORACIC CANCERS -- 2 DIGESTIVE SYSTEM CANCERS -- 3 HEAD AND NECK -- 4 URINARY SYSTEM -- 5 FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE CANCER -- 6 MALE REPRODUCTIVE CANCERS -- 7 BREAST CANCER -- 8 HEMATOLOGIC CANCERS -- 9 SKIN CANCER -- 10 ENDOCRINE CANCERS -- 11 CANCER OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM AND EYE -- 12 BONE AND SOFT TISSUE TUMORS -- 13 CANCER OF UNKNOWN PRIMARY, PARANEOPLASTIC SYNDROMES, AND PERITONEAL CARCINOMATOSIS -- 14 PEDIATRIC AND ADOLESCENT ONCOLOGY.
ISBN
1118517644
9781118517642
9781118592076
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
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Translation science and the JBI model of evidence-based healthcare

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20720
Pearson, Alan, Weeks, Susan, Stem, Cindy. Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins , 2011.
Audience
Professional
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Translation science and the JBI model of evidence-based healthcare

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120581
Pearson, Alan, Weeks, Susan, Stern, Cindy. Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins , 2011.
Audience
Professional
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Author
Pearson, Alan
Weeks, Susan
Stern, Cindy
Corporate Author
Joanna Briggs Institute
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Publication Date
2011
Series
Synthesis science in healthcare series
Ovid
Subjects
Evidence-Based Practice
Translational Medical Research
Information Dissemination
Diffusion of Innovation
Meta-Analysis as Topic
ISBN
9781451161687
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
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Boost : the science of recharging yourself in an age of unrelenting demands

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121346
Gruman, Jamie A., Healey, Deirdre. Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing , 2018.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WM172.4 G887 2018
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Table of contents:; 1.ReNU -- 2.HOW TO REAP THE BOOSTING BENEFITS OF NATURE -- 3.CUTTING THE VIRTUAL CORD -- 4.QUALITY TIME WITH THE SANDMAN -- 5.VOLUNTEERING -- 6.MEDITATION, MINDFULNESS, AND MORE -- 7.FAMILY AND FRIENDS -- 8.EXERCISE -- 9.HOBBIES -- 10.VACATIONS DONE RIGHT -- EPILOGUE
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Author
Gruman, Jamie A.
Healey, Deirdre
Place of Publication
Charlotte, NC
Publisher
Information Age Publishing
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
xv, 193 p. : 24 cm.
Series
EBSCOhost eBook
Subjects
Stress, Psychological - prevention & control
Adaptation, Psychological
Burnout, Psychological - prevention & control
Work-Life Balance
Abstract
Table of contents:
1.ReNU -- 2.HOW TO REAP THE BOOSTING BENEFITS OF NATURE -- 3.CUTTING THE VIRTUAL CORD -- 4.QUALITY TIME WITH THE SANDMAN -- 5.VOLUNTEERING -- 6.MEDITATION, MINDFULNESS, AND MORE -- 7.FAMILY AND FRIENDS -- 8.EXERCISE -- 9.HOBBIES -- 10.VACATIONS DONE RIGHT -- EPILOGUE
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
9781641133029
9781641133043
9781641133036
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM172.4 G887 2018
Website Notes
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c.1 BC Cancer Agency SUR Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Hematology 2006 : American Society of Hematology education program book

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15514
Washington, DC: American Society of Hematology , 2006.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WH100 H444 2006
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Editor
Berliner, Nancy
Linker, Charles
Schiffer, Charles A
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
American Society of Hematology
Publication Date
2006
Subjects
Hematology
Leukemia
Bone Marrow Transplantation
Lymphoma
Multiple Myeloma
ISSN
1520-4391
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Call Number
WH100 H444 2006
Website Notes
2nd URL links to Archive of all Online issues
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Hematology 2007 : American Society of Hematology education program book

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16098
Washington, DC: American Society of Hematology , 2007.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WH100 H444 2007
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Editor
Gewirtz, Alan M
Winter, Jane N
Zuckerman, Ken
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
American Society of Hematology
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
520 p. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Hematology
Leukemia
Bone Marrow Transplantation
Lymphoma
Multiple Myeloma
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Myeloproliferative Disorders
Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
ISSN
1520-4391
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Call Number
WH100 H444 2007
Website Notes
2nd URL links to Archive of all Online issues
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Hematology 2002 : American Society of Hematology education program book

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog13414
Washington, DC: American Society of Hematology , 2002.
Audience
Professional
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Editor
Broudy, Virginia C
Abkowitz, Janis L
Vose, Julie M
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
American Society of Hematology
Publication Date
2002
Subjects
Hematology
Leukemia
Bone Marrow Transplantation
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
URL goes to archive of all available editions
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Hematology 2004 : American Society of Hematology education program book

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog13805
Washington, DC: American Society of Hematology , 2004.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WH100 H444 2004
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Editor
Broudy, Virginia C
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
American Society of Hematology
Publication Date
2004
Subjects
Hematology
Leukemia
Bone Marrow Transplantation
ISSN
1520-4391
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Call Number
WH100 H444 2004
Website Notes
2nd URL links to Archive of all Online issues
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Hematology 2005 : American Society of Hematology education program book

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14572
Washington, DC: American Society of Hematology , 2005.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WH100 H444 2005
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Editor
Berliner, Nancy
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
American Society of Hematology
Publication Date
2005
Subjects
Hematology
Leukemia
Bone Marrow Transplantation
ISSN
1520-4391
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Call Number
WH100 H444 2005
Website Notes
2nd URL links to Archive of all Online issues.
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American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) : 2006 membership directory

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14718
American Society of Clinical Oncology. Alexandria, VA: American Society of Clinical Oncology , 2006.
Audience
Professional
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Corporate Author
American Society of Clinical Oncology
Place of Publication
Alexandria, VA
Publisher
American Society of Clinical Oncology
Publication Date
2006
Subjects
Medical Oncology - directories
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
Online membership directory only available to ASCO members and requires username and password.
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Hematology 2009 : American Society of Hematology education program book

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18370
Washington, DC: American Society of Hematology , 2009.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WH100 H444 2009
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Editor
Gewirtz, Alan M
Keating, Armand
Thompson, Alexis A
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
American Society of Hematology
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
520 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Hematology
Leukemia
Bone Marrow Transplantation
Lymphoma
Multiple Myeloma
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Myeloproliferative Disorders
Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
ISSN
1520-4391
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Call Number
WH100 H444 2009
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Hematology 2010 : American Society of Hematology education program book

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19751
Washington, DC: American Society of Hematology , 2010. 30th ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WH100 H444 2010
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Editor
Gewirtz, Alan M
Mikhael, Joseph R
Schwartz, Bradford S
Edition
30th ed.
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
American Society of Hematology
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
493 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Hematology
Leukemia
Bone Marrow Transplantation
Lymphoma
Multiple Myeloma
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Myeloproliferative Disorders
Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
ISSN
1520-4391
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Call Number
WH100 H444 2010
Website Notes
2nd URL links to Archive of all Online issues
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