Haematology - Autoimmune haemolytic anaemia
Diagnosing and managing autoimmune haemolytic anaemia. By Professor David Roberts
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Our series of articles on haematology covers a wide range of topics to broaden your knowledge of this vast area. Our articles are written by expert haematologists from across the UK but are focussed on what is useful and practical in primary care.
Topics covered include the anaemias, haemato-oncology, and myeloproliferative disease.
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