Essays about: "Haematological Malignancies"

Found 3 essays containing the words Haematological Malignancies.

  1. 1. Targeting the epigenetic state of refractory and relapsing acute myeloid leukaemia

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

    Author : Ojong Tabi Ojong Besong; [2021]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) is a heterogeneous group of myeloid lineage malignancies arising from a spectrum of mutations. AML is characterized by the uncontrolled proliferation of clonal cells, which are unable to properly differentiate into mature myeloid cells. READ MORE

  3. 2. Trends in Incidence of Haematological Malignancies in Kenya: 2000-2013

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Epidemiologi och global hälsa

    Author : Linda Akinyi Ogol; [2016]
    Keywords : Haematological Malignancies; HMs; Kenya; 2000-2013; Cancer;

    Abstract : Introduction: Haematological malignancies (HMs) are a rare and diverse group of malignancies accounting for 9% of cancers globally. These group of malignancies differ by age, sex, subtypes, morphology and geography. The burden and the patterns of diversity of HMs is poorly understood in low and middle-income countries including Kenya. READ MORE

  4. 3. The effect of prophylactic platelet transfusions on point-of-care coagulation parameters in conjunction to central venous catheter insertion—what effect do transfusions have and are they necessary?

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Läkarutbildningen

    Author : Johan Hahr Schoug; [2012]
    Keywords : Platelet; Platelet transfusion; Thromboelastography; Thromboelastometry; Platelet aggregometry; ROTEM; Multiplate; Central venous catheter; CVC; Thrombocytopenia; Coagulation; Thrombocyte; Platelet function; Cancer; Hematological malignancy; Leukemia; Medicine and Health Sciences;

    Abstract : Introduction: Platelet transfusions are often used when thrombocytopenic patients are facing a central venous catheter (CVC) insertion, but their use has been up to debate. Point-of-care devices such as thromboelastometry (ROTEM) and platelet aggregometry (Multiplate) better reflect in vivo haemostasis than routine coagulation tests. READ MORE