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The fifth volume of the series offers as many as 41 state of art, thought-provoking articles contributed by experts drawn from major centres of India sharing exciting issues in the field of haematology. Each article attempts to critically examine the rising torrent of literature and provide the readers the up-to-date information and stimulus for further interaction, discussion, and research concerning contemporary haematology. The approach continues to be multidisciplinary.
The book is addressed to Residents and Faculties in Pathology, Hematopathology/Haematology, Paediatricians, Internal Medicine and Transfusion Medicine specialist seeking state of the art information in the field of haematology, keeping in mind the latest advances.