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	Basics of Chest Radiology by: Dr David Wilson publisher: JM Digital Books, published: 2011-07-15 ASIN: B005CYWM7S sales rank: 55827 ‘Basics of Chest Radiology’ is a fully illustrated book written by an award winning team of experienced authors Dr David Wilson and Dr Hugh Davies, and the Editor of this book is Dr Sanjay Gandhi. Sanjay has been teaching radiology for over 20 years and he is BMA Book Award Winning author and editor of a number of four radiology text books. The first edition of Basics of Chest Radiology proved very successful. Based on the excellent feedback and valuable suggestions from colleagues and readers, we are pleased to bring you a fully updated and revised Second Edition. This updated version includes additional text material and new digital X-rays and more practical tips. This book would be an ideal companion of Medical Students, Interns, House Officers, Nurses, Radiographers, Physiotherapists and all other allied medical professionals who would like to develop a systematic approach in interpreting Chest Radiographs and gain confidence in understanding basic appearance of chest pathology on X-rays. Digital X-rays images of most common clinical scenarios are covered in the book still keeping the number of pages easily manageable. This excellent value ‘Beginner’s Guide to chest imaging’ is comprehensive yet concise, and it would be an ideal companion on wards and clinics.
	Learning Radiology: Recognizing the Basics (With STUDENT CONSULT Online Access), 2e by: William Herring MD publisher: Saunders, published: 2011-04-14 ASIN: 0323074448 EAN: 9780323074445 sales rank: 14839 Learning Radiology: Recognizing the Basics, 2nd Edition, is an image-filled, practical, and clinical introduction to this integral part of the diagnostic process. William Herring, MD, a skilled radiology teacher, masterfully covers everything you need to know to effectively interpret medical images. Learn the latest on ultrasound, MRI, CT, and more, in a time-friendly format with brief, bulleted text and abundant high-quality images. Then ensure your mastery of the material with additional online content, bonus images, and self-assessment exercises at www.studentconsult.com. Identify a wide range of common and uncommon conditions based upon their imaging findings. Quickly grasp the fundamentals you need to know through easy-access bulleted text and more than 700 images. Arrive at diagnoses by following a pattern recognition approach, and logically overcome difficult diagnostic challenges with the aid of decision trees. Learn from the best, as Dr. Herring is both a skilled radiology teacher and the host of his own specialty website, www.learningradiology.com. Easily master the fundamental principles of MRI, ultrasound, and CT with new chapters that cover principles of each modality and the recognition of normal and abnormal findings. Know the basics and be more confident when interpreting diagnostic imaging studies
	Top 3 Differentials in Radiology: A Case Review by: William O'Brien publisher: Thieme, published: 2009-11-09 ASIN: 1604062266 EAN: 9781604062267 sales rank: 32396 Top 3 Differentials in Radiology: A Case Review is a practical case-based reference that will enable radiologists and radiology residents to hone their skills in developing differential diagnoses for common imaging findings. Presented as unknowns, the cases are arranged into twelve main sections based on radiology subspecialties. The book presents each case as a two-page unit. The left page features clinical images and a brief description of the clinical presentation. The right page provides the key imaging finding, “Top 3” differential diagnoses, additional differential diagnoses, the final diagnosis, and imaging pearls. The final section of the book contains selected cases from all radiology subspecialties with distinctive imaging findings that should lead definitively to a single diagnosis. Features: -325 cases presented as unknowns to facilitate exam preparation -Valuable high-yield review of all disease entities on the list of differential diagnoses for each case -More than 700 high-quality images, including 74 in full color, depicting key radiographic findings -Imaging pearls at the end of each case that highlight key teaching points With its emphasis on gaining a solid foundation in differential diagnoses for the full range of key imaging findings encountered in clinical practice, this book is ideal for individuals preparing for the initial American Board of Radiology examination as well as more experienced radiologists preparing for recertification examinations.
	Essentials of Skeletal Radiology (2 Vol. Set) publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, published: 2004-07-26 ASIN: 0781739462 EAN: 9780781739467 sales rank: 75650 The fully updated Third Edition of this successful text covers the full spectrum of radiology, continuing its tradition of excellence. Useful both as a learning tool across the chiropractic curriculum and as a reference and clinical aid to practitioners, the text helps readers distinguish key radiologic features—invaluable in clinical decision making. This edition incorporates the latest imaging technologies—including SPECT bone scan, diagnostic ultrasound, helical 3D CT, and MRI—and features more than 4,500 images obtained with state-of-the-art techniques. Coverage includes new chapters on soft-tissue imaging and paraspinal abnormalities and more information on sports-related injuries.
	Oral Radiology: Principles and Interpretation, 6e by: Stuart C. White DDS PhD publisher: Mosby, published: 2008-09-25 ASIN: 0323049834 EAN: 9780323049832 sales rank: 119480 With more than 1,000 high-quality radiographs and illustrations, this bestselling book visually demonstrates the basic principles of oral and maxillofacial radiology as well as effective clinical application. You'll be able to diagnose and treat patients effectively with the coverage of imaging techniques, including specialized techniques such as MRI and CT, and the comprehensive discussion of the radiographic interpretation of pathology. The book also covers radiation physics, radiation biology, and radiation safety and protection - helping you provide state-of-the-art care! A consistent format makes it easy to follow and comprehend clinical material on each pathologic condition, including a definition, synonyms, clinical features, radiographic features, differential diagnosis, and management/treatment. Updated photos show new equipment and radiographs in the areas of intraoral radiographs, normal radiographic anatomy, panoramic imaging, and advanced imaging. Updated Digital Imaging chapter expands coverage of PSP plates and its use in cephalometric and panoramic imaging, examining the larger latitudes of photostimulable phosphor receptors and their linear response to the five orders of magnitude of x-ray exposure. Updated Guidelines for Prescribing Dental Radiographs chapter includes the latest ADA guidelines, and also discusses the European Guidelines. Updated information on radiographic manifestations of diseases in the orofacial region includes the latest data on etiology and diagnosis, with an emphasis on advanced imaging. Expert contributors include many authors with worldwide reputations. Cone Beam Computed Tomography chapter covers machines, the imaging process, and typical clinical applications of cone-beam imaging, with examples of examinations made from scans. Evolve website adds more coverage of cases, with more examples of specific issues.
	Squire's Fundamentals of Radiology: Sixth Edition by: Robert A. Novelline publisher: Harvard University Press, published: 2004-03-30 ASIN: 0674012798 EAN: 9780674012790 sales rank: 92404 In the past five years, the development of new imaging technologies that make possible faster and more accurate diagnoses has significantly improved the imaging of disease and injury. This new edition of Squire's Fundamentals of Radiology describes and illustrates these new techniques to prepare medical students and other radiology learners to provide the most optimal and up-to-date imaging management for their patients. Not only are new diagnostic techniques outlined, such as the multidetector computed tomography diagnosis of pulmonary embolism and the diffusion-weighted magnetic-resonance imaging of stroke, but hundreds of new diagnostic images have been included to illustrate the radiological characteristics of common diseases with state-of-the-art computed radiography, ultrasound, multidetector computed tomography, and magnetic-resonance images. The text has been completely reviewed and updated to present the latest and best strategies in diagnostic imaging. New interventional radiology procedures have been added, including vertebroplasty, a percutaneous injection treatment of painful spinal compression fractures; uterine artery embolization, a surgical alternative to hysterectomy in women with painful or bleeding uterine fibroids; and radiofrequency ablation, a percutaneous technique for treating unresectable tumors in the liver and other organs with probes that superheat and thus destroy cancer cells. A new chapter on advances in diagnostic imaging describes many cutting-edge imaging technologies, such as three-dimensional and digital imaging, functional magnetic-resonance imaging, PET-CT (positron emission tomography combined with computed tomography), cardiac calcium CT scoring, multidetector gated cardiac CT, and molecular imaging.
	Exercises in Oral Radiology and Interpretation, 4e by: Robert P. Langlais DDS MS publisher: Saunders, published: 2003-12-16 ASIN: 0721600255 EAN: 9780721600253 sales rank: 65292 An effective study tool for mastering radiography, this valuable question-and-answer book reinforces integral skills including film handling, exposures, and clinical technique. Featuring more than 730 new images, this fourth edition has been expanded to include a broader scope of material, as well as more practice opportunities for answering questions and preparing for examinations. New topics include the coverage of errors seen in radiographs, intraoral and panoramic digital imaging, and infection control/radiation health. A comprehensive review for national and state board examinations is also provided. Radiographs are easy to read and unobscurred, with corresponding line drawings for radiographs that use extensive labeling or arrows. A comprehensive review for national and state board examinations consists of 475 new questions to help readers excel in these career critical tests. A unique writing style and humorous interjections help engage individuals who are studying this difficult topic. Content helps readers learn to recognize and correct errors seen in panoramic radiographs, as well as errors made in film handling and processing. The basic concepts of panoramic digital imaging and intraoral digital imaging are presented to provide a review of digital image techniques and processing. Discussions on radiation health reflect current standards and practices to help identify radiologic and infection control procedures for patient and operator protection. Clinical photographs and questions include the coverage of normal anatomy, intraoral and panoramic clinical technique errors, infection control, and radiation protection. Many case-based questions have been added to enhance critical thinking and provide a real-life component to text content. Goals and Learning Objectives are listed for each part, so readers can keep track of areas that require more review. New figures illustrate the key features more concisely.
	Essentials of Radiology, 2e (Mettler, Essentials of Radiology) by: Fred A. Mettler Jr. MD MPH publisher: Saunders, published: 2004-07-23 ASIN: 0721605273 EAN: 9780721605272 sales rank: 227726 This best-selling radiology primer clearly explains the basic principles and clinical applications of plain film, CT, MRI, and nuclear medicine. Written in straightforward, accessible language and assuming no prior knowledge of radiology, it provides an ideal introduction to the field. The new edition reflects the all of the momentous recent changes in diagnostic imaging technology and applications, including the diagnosis of abdominal, pelvic, and retroperitoneal conditions. It also presents new coverage of the evaluation of headache, hypertension, and low back pain. Over 550 outstanding, beautifully reproduced digital images demonstrate every essential concept. Describes the most common pathologic entities, plus rarer life-threatening conditions. Uses more than 550 high-quality digital images to capture a wide range of normal imaging findings, common variants, and pathologic findings. Written by a single masterful author who is skilled at explaining complex topics in an easy-to-understand manner. Discusses recent advances in the diagnostic imaging of abdominal, pelvic, and retroperitoneal conditions. Offers an increased emphasis on CT scanning, including helical CT. Covers the latest developments in nuclear medicine, especially PET and the new hybrid CT/PET scanners. Explores the radiologic evaluation of headache, hypertension, low back pain, and other challenging conditions. Incorporates new material on screening for colon and lung cancer.
	Fundamentals of Diagnostic Radiology by: William Brant publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, published: 2012-03-05 ASIN: 1608319113 EAN: 9781608319114 sales rank: 608489
	Emergency Radiology: Case Review Series, 1e by: Stuart E. Mirvis MD FACR publisher: Mosby, published: 2009-04-28 ASIN: 0323049575 EAN: 9780323049573 sales rank: 125789 This brand-new volume in the best-selling "Case Review" series uses more than 200 case studies to challenge your knowledge of a full range of topics in emergency radiology, including MDCT-A of vascular injury, CT and MR of spinal injuries, CT and MRI of CNS emergencies, and subtle and classic CT signs of bowel emergencies. It is your ideal concise, affordable, and user-friendly tool for self assessment in this specialty! With its soft-cover format, easy-access organization, and high-quality images, Emergency Radiology goes a long way toward alleviating exam anxiety and sharpening your clinical skills. Discusses the classic appearance of a range of emergent imaging pathology and key points concerning diagnoses to promote rapid, appropriate treatment of acute illnesses. Organizes case studies into "Opening Round," "Fair Game," and "Challenge" sections that present varying levels of difficulty. Mirrors the format and content of the American Board of Radiology's oral exam, and offers case studies similar to those found on exams, to give you realistic preparation for the test-taking experience. Features more than 500 high-quality, state-of-the-art images representing a wide range of clinical situations encountered in the field. Incorporates the most recent knowledge from the literature in this field, and offers 200 case studies, to make sure your skills are completely up to date. Groups cases by topic for a more efficient, targeted review of information.

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