2015 LWW Medical and Health Professions Education Catalogue

RADIOLOGY

Clinical Radiology The Essentials, Fourth Edition Richard H. Daffner, MD, FACR Professor of Radiologic Sciences, Drexel University College of Medicine, Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Allegheny General Hospital Matthew S. Hartman, MD Assistant Professor of Radiologic Sciences, Drexel University College of Medicine

Radiology 101 The Basics and Fundamentals of Imaging, Fourth Edition Edited by William E. Erkonen, MD both of the University of Iowa College of Medicine, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA Wilbur L. Smith, MD Professor and Chairman, Department of Radiology, Wayne State University, Detroit Medical Center, Detroit, MI

September 2013 / Softbound / 8.375 x 10.875 560 pp. / 25 Tables / 1,467 Illus. 978-1-4511-4250-1 DESCRIPTION

10/10/13 / Softbound / 10.875 x 8.375 416 pp. / Approx. 1002 Illus. / 14 in Full Color / Approx. 85 Tables 978-1-4511-4457-4

Written in an engaging, easy-to-read style, Clinical Radiology covers the topics most often included in introductory radiology courses and emphasizes clinical problem solving. The text offers guidelines for selecting imaging studies in specific clinical situations and takes a systematic approach to imaging interpretation, presenting a review of normal anatomy, technical and pathologic considerations, and diagnostic advice. FEATURES f f Expanded coverage of neurotoxicity and radiation exposure f f Additional “Diagnostic Pearls” included in every chapter f f Bonus online material, including case studies, slides, and additional radiological images

DESCRIPTION Radiology 101 is a popular introduction to radiologic anatomy, the imaging manifestations of common disease processes, and what imaging studies to use when. The first section addresses basic principles of the various imaging modalities, while the second section deals with imaging of body regions plus, contains a chapter on nuclear imaging. Each chapter starts with a brief outline and ends with key points. Great depictions of normal anatomy and common pathology help guide those seeking a basic understanding of radiology, especially interns and radiology residents and non-radiology professionals desiring a concise overview of the field, such as nurse practitioners, physician assistants and primary-care physicians. FEATURES New for this edition: f f Book is 4-color for first time with new anatomic variants added to each chapter f f Inside cover with common acronyms and treatment of acute contrast media reactions f f Discussion of biopsy of thyroid nodules (procedure commonly ordered by primary-care providers) f f Expanded nuclear imaging section to include basics of PET/CT f f New chapters on radiation protection/dose reduction and medical decision-making

MEDICINE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Overview and Principles of Diagnostic Imaging 2. Radiographic Contrast Agents 3. Interventional Radiology 4. Chest Imaging

5. Cardiac Imaging 6. Breast Imaging

7. Abdominal Radiographs 8. Gastrointestinal Imaging 9. Urinary Tract Imaging 10. Obstetric and Gynecologic Imaging 11. Musculoskeletal Imaging

12. Cranial Imaging 13. Spine Imaging

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