The Molecular Basis of Blood Diseases

    November 1994 in “ JAMA ”
    Joseph M. Baron
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    TLDR The document praises a resource on hair growth disorders and recognizes a reference on blood diseases' molecular aspects as authoritative.
    The document reviews "Disorders of Hair Growth: Diagnosis and Treatment" by Elise A. Olsen, which is commended for its thorough examination of hair growth disorders, covering topics from embryology to treatment of hair loss, and is considered a valuable resource for medical professionals despite some redundancy and communication issues. Additionally, it reviews "The Molecular Basis of Blood Diseases" by George Stamatoyannopoulos et al., which is recognized as an authoritative reference on the molecular aspects of blood diseases, beneficial for scientists and clinicians, though not a comprehensive hematology textbook. Other topics such as combat and aviation medicine, and hepatology are mentioned but not the focus of the review.
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