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Book SynopsisTraces the cultural context and wider social impact of such medical imaging practices as X ray and endoscopy, ultrasound imaging of fetuses, the filming and broadcasting of surgical operations, the creation of plastinated corpses for display as art objects, and the use of digitized cadavers in anatomical study.Trade Review"[A] forceful and haunting critique." * JAS Review of Books *Table of ContentsPreface Acknowledgments 1. Mediated Bodies and the Ideal of Transparency 2. The Operation Film as a Mediated Freak Show 3. Bodyworlds: The Art of Pastinated Cadavers 4. Fantastic Voyages in the Age of Endoscopy 5. X-ray Vision in Thomas Mann's The Magic Mountain 6. Ultrasound and the Visible Fetus 7. Digital Cadavers and Virtual Dissection Epilogue Notes Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisFacilitates diagnostic and therapeutic decision making for a wide range of common and often complex problems faced in outpatient and inpatient medicine. This title features comprehensive algorithmic decision trees that guide you through more than 245 disorders organized by sign, symptom, problem, or laboratory abnormality.Trade Review"This book is, quite simply, a triumph.The beauty of the book is the way in which each topic has an algorithm on one page for brevity and clarity and on the opposing page the explanation with its necessary breadth and depth.This book was intriguing, enjoyable to read and represents good value for money."- David Warriner, Barnsley Hospital, Barnsley- British Journal of Hospital Medicine "While most internal medicine reference books focus on delivering information and knowledge to the reader, this one assists practitioners with the use of that knowledge. Through the use of comprehensive algorithms, it reveals how the clinical decision-making and thought process requires an organized and systematic approach. This book would be a useful reference for any medical practitioner." - Heather Huang, MD, Doody's Review Service, 4 Stars! DOODY'S BOOK REVIEW SERVICE NEW REVIEW -- MUSHLIN / Decision Making in Medicine: An Algorithmic Approach, 3rd Edition. Elsevier, 2010, Mushlin, Stuart B., MD, FACP, FACR; Greene, Harry L., II, MD, FACP Designed to facilitate the diagnostic and therapeutic decision-making process, this book consists of comprehensive algorithmic decision trees that guide readers through more than 250 disorders. Brief text accompanies each algorithm and explains the key steps of the decision-making process. The previous edition was published in 1998. The purpose is to present an organized approach to making clinical decisions. It does so by presenting various algorithms that walk readers through how to diagnostically and therapeutically approach signs, symptoms, problems, or laboratory tests that could arise in various clinical internal medicine settings. The algorithms are designed to provide readers with templates that guide the clinical decision-making and thought processes. The additional goal is to minimize unnecessary testing, control medical costs, and provide uniform quality care in the evaluation of patients. The book is written for medical practitioners, residents, medical students, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants seeking guidelines for diagnosis. It covers a wide array of general and internal medicine topics that could be encountered in both outpatient and inpatient settings. The algorithms are organized by organ systems as well as by sign, symptom, problem, or laboratory test. Each algorithm is clearly presented and comprehensively assists readers in considering a wide range of diagnoses. Short descriptions explaining the various steps in the decision-making process of the algorithms are provided on separate pages. While most internal medicine reference books focus on delivering information and knowledge to the reader, this one assists practitioners with the use of that knowledge. Through the use of comprehensive algorithms, it reveals how the clinical decision-making and thought process requires an organized and systematic approach. This book would be a useful reference for any medical practitioner. Weighted Numerical Score: 96 - 4 Stars!

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Book SynopsisOffers an approach to health assessment for the pediatric client. This title begins with a general description of history taking and includes approaches to children at various ages, nutritional assessment, and measurement and evaluation of vital signs. It focuses on 'how to' information, including how and what to assess in each body system.Table of Contents1. Health History 2. Measurement of Vital Signs 3. Assessment of Body Systems 4. General Assessment 5. Concluding the Assessment Appendices A. Developmental Assessment B. Growth Charts C. Normal Laboratory Values D. Immunization Schedules for Infants and Children E. Sample Documentation of a Child Health History F. Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisEquips you to communicate effectively with your patients so you can provide optimal care. This book presents a practical, systematic approach to honing your basic interviewing skills and managing common challenging communicating situations.Trade Review"The three function model is a profound bedrock to provide footing for a medical communication course. It is simple at its most basic level and applicable to any discipline or subspecialty a young trainee would decide to pursue. Thus, it is widely applicable to medical school educators.the model is equally applicable to graduate and post graduate level educators and clinicians who want to advance their skills. There are few medical texts out there that can have such wide appeal and effectiveness. I would wholeheartedly recommend this book to any medical educator who has a need to both learn and teach patient-physician communication." -Joseph S. Weiner, MD, PhD, Associate Professor of Clinical Psychiatry and Medicine, Hofstra North Shore LIJ School of Medicine "In over 20 years of teaching interviewing skills to medical students I have consistently relied on The Medical Interview: The Three Function Approach as a key resource. The combination of humanism, intellectually rigorous biopsychosocial perspective, and clinical pragmatism makes it a uniquely relevant and accessible text. Students have no trouble grasping and applying the three-function structure as a tool for observing, critiquing and improving interview skills in themselves and their peers during our observed interview sessions. The introduction of motivational interviewing concepts in the third edition is a welcome addition." -Roy M. Stein, M.D., Associate Professor, Duke University School of MedicineTable of ContentsTable of Contents I. Three Functions Of The Medical Interview Learning to Interview Using the Three Function Approach Why Three Functions? Function 1: Build The Relationship Function 2: Assess and Understand Function 3: Collaborative Management II.Meeting the Patient 6. Ten Common Concerns III. Structure of the Interview 7. Opening The Interview 8. Chief Complaint, Problem Survey, Patient Perspective, And Agenda Setting 9. History Of Present Illness 10, Past Medical History Family History Patient Profile And Social History Review Of Systems Mental Status IV. Presentation and Documentation 15. Presentation and Documentation V. Understanding Patients' Emotional Responses to Chronic Illness 16. Understanding Chronic Illness: Normal Reactions 17. Understanding Chronic Illness: Maladaptive Reactions VI Advanced Applications 18. Stepped-Care Advanced Skills for Action Planning 19. Chronic Illness 20. Health Literacy and Communicating Complex Information for Decision- Making 21. Sexual Issues in the Interview 22. Interviewing Elderly Patients 23. Culturally Competent Medical Interviewing 24. Family Interviewing 25.Troubling Personality Styles and Somatization 26. Communicating with the Psychotic Patient 27. Breaking Bad News 27 (a). Sharing Difficult or "Bad" News: A Nine-Step Transactional Process of Transformation 28. Disclosure of Medical Errors and Apology 29. Alcohol And Risky Drinking VII. HIGHER ORDER SKILLS 30. Nonverbal Communication 31. Use of the Self in Medical Care 32. Using Psychological Principles in the Medical Interview 33. Integrating Structure and Function Appendix 1: Table of skills Appendix 2: BAP Guide

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsCHAPTER 1 Basics of Conversational Spanish 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Syntax and Grammar 1.3 Verb Conjugation 1.4 Addressing the Patient: Tú versus Usted CHAPTER 2 Setting the Stage for the Clinical Encounter 2.1 General Greetings 2.2 Addressing the Patient 2.3 Provider's Introduction 2.4 Extended Introduction: Getting to Know the Patient 2.5 Setting the Agenda CHAPTER 3 History of the Present Illness 3.1 Basic Anatomy 3.2 Chief Complaint 3.3 History of the Present Illness CHAPTER 4 Past Medical History and Review of Systems 4.1 Past Medical History of Chronic Diseases 4.2 Past Medical History of Acute Diseases 4.3 Past Surgical History 4.4 Review of Systems CHAPTER 5 Medications and Drug Effects 5.1 Medication History 5.2 Allergy History 5.3 Medication Instructions 5.4 Drug Side Effects 5.5 Diabetes Medication CHAPTER 6 Family History 6.1 Naming Family Members 6.2 Talking about Family Life and Health 6.3 Family History CHAPTER 7 Social and Sexual History 7.1 Assuring the Patient of Confidentiality 7.2 Social History 7.3 Travel History and Special Exposures 7.4 Substance Use History 7.5 Sexual History 7.6 Review of Reproductive Systems CHAPTER 8 Mental Health and Cognition 8.1 General Mental Health 8.2 Spirituality and Health 8.3 Cognitive Assessment 8.4 Psychiatric History and Review of Systems CHAPTER 9 Preventive Health and Nutrition 9.1 Access to Preventive Medical Care 9.2 Preventive Routine Screening Tests 9.3 Adult Immunization History 9.4 Exercise and Adult Health Safety Screening 9.5 Diet History 9.6 Body Mass Index, Special Diets, and Recommendations CHAPTER 10 Pediatrics 10.1 Addressing the Pediatric Patient 10.2 Pregnancy, Delivery, and Neonatal History 10.3 Developmental History 10.4 Pediatric Safety 10.5 Immunization History 10.6 Infant Diet 10.7 Common Pediatric Illnesses CHAPTER 11 Physical Examination 11.1 General Physical Examination 11.2 Specialized Physical Examination 11.3 Physical Findings CHAPTER 12 Procedures and Informed Consent 12.1 Informed Consent 12.2 Discussing Common Procedures 12.3 Discussing Emergent Procedures 12.4 Advanced Directives CHAPTER 13 Impression and Plan 13.1 Physician's Impression 13.2 Plan of Care: Additional Testing 13.3 Plan of Care: Treatment and Follow-up 13.4 Discussing Test Results 13.5 Delivering Bad News 13.6 System-Based Summary of Impression and Plan 13.7 Concluding the Visit CHAPTER 14 Knowing your Limitations: When and How to Use a Medical Interpreter 14.1 When to Use a Medical Interpreter 14.2 Types of Medical Interpretation 14.3 Working Effectively with a Medical Interpreter APPENDIX Abbreviated Spanish Medical Interview Guide Extended Spanish Medical Interview Guide ANSWER KEY BIBLIOGRAPHY INDEX

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"This is an excellent resource for any pathologist who wants to brush up on infectious histopathology or to have scope-side for expert consultation. Microbiologists will love the clinical correlate to the microorganisms with which they're so familiar. Users of the first edition will be pleased with the update and pathologists looking for a new reference for infectious histopathology can stop here!" Reviewed by Sarah L. Rooney, BA, MD (University of Michigan Medical School) Doody's Score: 96, 4 Stars!Table of Contents1. Introduction 2. General Principles in the Diagnosis of Infection 3. Biopsy in the Diagnosis of Infection: Clinical Approach 4. Cytopathology of Infectious and Inflammatory Diseases 5. Ultrastructural Diagnosis of Infection 6. New Techniques for the Diagnosis of Infection 7. Ear, Nose, and Throat Infections 8. Pathology of Pulmonary Infection 9. Cardiac Infections 10. Infections of the Gastrointestinal Tract 11. Liver and Bile Duct Infections 12. Infectious Lymphadenitis 13. Infectious Diseases of the Bone Marrow and Spleen 14. Infection of Bone 15. Infections of Joints, Synovium-lined Structures, and Soft Tissue 16. Genitourinary Infectious Disease Pathology 17. Gynecological Infections 18. Perinatal Infections 19. Infections of the Nervous System 20. Skin Infections 21. Infections of the Eye and Its Adnex

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"The 8th edition of this extraordinary textbook is a must for all pediatric medical clinics and practicing physicians. In 25 chapters and thousands of color photos, schemes and tables, the authors present the diagnosis of common clinical disorders. Access is given to visual findings. The text is user-friendly and each chapter has a list of references.” - Pediatric Endocrinology Reviews, 2022Table of Contents1 Genetic Disorders and Dysmorphic Conditions 2 Neonatology 3 Developmental/Behavioral Pediatrics 4 Allergy and Immunology 5 Cardiology 6 Child Abuse and Neglect 7 Rheumatology 8 Dermatology 9 Pediatric Endocrinology 10 Vascular Anomalies 11 Nutrition and Gastroenterology 12 Hematology and Oncology 13 Infectious Diseases 14 Nephrology 15 Urologic Disorders 16 Neurology 17 Pulmonary Disorders 18 Surgery 19 Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology 20 Ophthalmology 21 Oral Disorders 22 Orthopedics 23 Pediatric Plastic Surgery 24 Otolaryngology 25 Fundamentals of Pediatric Radiology

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsSection I: Guide to Nursing Diagnosis Section II: Guide to Planning Care Appendix Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"This thoracic pathology book provides an excellent and concise description of key features for each entity with excellent corresponding images. Both neoplastic and non-neoplastic entities are covered with the same degree of detail. This book will be a useful resource for those in training (residents and fellows alike) as well as practicing pathologists, both academic and private." ©Doody's Review Service, 2022, Maxwell Dong Wang, MD (University of Michigan Medical School) Doody's Score: 4 Stars!Table of ContentsSECTION 1: LUNG NEOPLASMS, BENIGN 4 Congenital Peribronchial Myofibroblastic Tumor David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 6 Fetal Lung Interstitial Tumor David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 8 Mucous Gland Adenoma David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 12 Ciliated Muconodular Papillary Tumor David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 14 Alveolar Adenoma David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 18 Sclerosing Pneumocytoma David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 24 Cartilaginous Hamartoma David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 28 Endobronchial Lipoma David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 30 Pulmonary Adenofibroma/Adenomyoma David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 34 Glomus Tumor David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 36 Pulmonary Paraganglioma David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 40 Pulmonary Meningioma David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 44 Minute Pulmonary Meningothelial-Like Nodule David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 48 Granular Cell Tumor David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 50 Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 54 Erdheim-Chester Disease David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 58 Clear Cell Sugar Tumor (PEComa) David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 62 Lymphangioleiomyomatosis David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD NEOPLASMS, MALIGNANT, PRIMARY ADENOCARCINOMA 66 Overview of Malignant Epithelial Neoplasms of Lung David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 70 Conventional Adenocarcinoma Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, David I. Suster, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 82 Lepidic Predominant Adenocarcinoma David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 84 Invasive Mucinous Adenocarcinoma David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 88 Colloid Adenocarcinoma David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 92 Fetal Adenocarcinoma David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 96 Enteric-Type Adenocarcinoma David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 98 Other Adenocarcinoma Variants David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 102 Adenosquamous Carcinoma David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA 106 Conventional Squamous Cell Carcinoma David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 112 Basaloid/Small Cell Variant of Squamous Cell Carcinoma David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 116 Lymphoepithelioma-Like Carcinoma David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD NEUROENDOCRINE CARCINOMA AND PRECURSOR LESIONS 120 Overview of Neuroendocrine Neoplasms David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 124 Pulmonary Tumorlet and Diffuse Idiopathic Pulmonary Neuroendocrine Cell Hyperplasia David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 126 Low-Grade Neuroendocrine Carcinoma (Typical Carcinoid Tumor) David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 132 Intermediate-Grade Neuroendocrine Carcinoma (Atypical Carcinoid Tumor) David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 136 High-Grade Neuroendocrine Carcinoma, Small Cell Type David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 140 High-Grade Neuroendocrine Carcinoma, Large Cell Type David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD POORLY DIFFERENTIATED NON-SMALL CELL CARCINOMAS 144 Overview of Poorly Differentiated Non-Small Cell Carcinomas David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 146 Large Cell Carcinoma David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 148 Pleomorphic Carcinoma David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 152 Spindle Cell Carcinoma David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 156 Carcinosarcoma David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 160 Pulmonary Blastoma David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 164 SMARCA4-Deficient Undifferentiated Tumors David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 168 NUT Carcinoma David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD SALIVARY GLAND-TYPE TUMORS 170 Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 176 Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 182 Epithelial-Myoepithelial Carcinoma David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 186 Acinic Cell Carcinoma David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 190 Mixed Tumor (Pleomorphic Adenoma) David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 194 Myoepithelial Carcinoma David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD MESENCHYMAL NEOPLASMS 198 Pleuropulmonary Blastoma David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 202 Primary Pulmonary Myxoid Sarcoma David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 204 Intrapulmonary Solitary Fibrous Tumor David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 208 Leiomyosarcoma David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 212 Intrapulmonary Synovial Sarcoma David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 218 Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 222 Osteosarcoma David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 226 Chondrosarcoma David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 230 Epithelioid Hemangioendothelioma David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 238 Angiosarcoma David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 242 Kaposi Sarcoma David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 246 Intimal Sarcoma David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD Suster, MD 266 Hodgkin Lymphoma David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 270 Plasmacytoma David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 272 Lymphomatoid Granulomatosis David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD OTHER RARE TUMORS AND BENIGN PSEUDOTUMORAL CONDITIONS 278 Inflammatory Myofibroblastic Tumor David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 282 Intrapulmonary Thymoma David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 286 Ganglioneuroblastoma David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 290 Primary Pulmonary Melanoma David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 294 Juvenile Xanthogranuloma David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 298 Hyalinizing Granuloma David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 302 Metastatic/Dendriform Calcification David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 306 Lipoid Pneumonia (Paraffinoma) David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 308 Placental Transmogrification David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 312 Rosai-Dorfman Disease David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 316 Epithelioid Hemangioma David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD NEOPLASMS, METASTATIC 318 Benign Metastasizing Leiomyoma David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 322 Metastatic Carcinoma David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 334 Metastatic Sarcoma David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 344 Metastatic Malignant Melanoma David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD NONNEOPLASTIC AND SYSTEMIC CONDITIONS 352 Diffuse Alveolar Damage David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 356 Acute Fibrinous and Organizing Pneumonia David I. Suster, MD 358 Organizing Pneumonia David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 362 Eosinophilic Pneumonia David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 366 Respiratory Bronchiolitis Interstitial Lung Disease David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 368 Other Smoking-Related Changes David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 370 Desquamative Interstitial Pneumonia David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 374 Usual Interstitial Pneumonia David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 380 Nonspecific Interstitial Pneumonia David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 384 Granulomatous-Lymphocytic Interstitial Lung Disease David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 388 Pleuroparenchymal Fibroelastosis David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 390 Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 394 Bronchocentric Granulomatosis David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 396 Sarcoidosis David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 400 IgG4 Sclerosing Lung Disease David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 404 Pulmonary Amyloidosis David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 408 Light Chain Deposition Disease (Pseudoamyloid) Saul Suster, MD 412 Diffuse Alveolar Hemorrhage With and Without Capillaritis David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 414 Granulomatosis With Polyangiitis (Wegener Granulomatosis) David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 418 Eosinophilic Granulomatosis With Polyangiitis (Churg-Strauss) David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 422 Microscopic Polyangitis David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 424 Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease / Pulmonary Capillary Hemangiomatosis David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 428 Idiopathic Pulmonary Hemosiderosis David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 430 Hard Metal Pneumoconiosis David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 432 Asbestos-Related Interstitial Fibrosis/Asbestosis David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 436 E-Cigarette and Vaping-Associated Lung Injury David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 438 Alveolar Proteinosis David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 442 Alveolar Microlithiasis David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 446 Congenital Pulmonary Airway Malformations David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD PARASITIC DISORDERS 450 Strongyloidiasis David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 454 Dirofilariasis David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 458 Schistosomiasis David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 460 Echinococcosis (Hydatid Cyst) David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 462 Paragonimiasis David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD INFECTIOUS DISEASES 464 Cryptococcosis David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 468 Coccidioidomycosis David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 472 Pneumocystosis David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 476 Blastomycosis David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 478 Histoplasmosis David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 482 Tuberculosis David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 486 Herpes Simplex Virus David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 490 Cytomegalovirus David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 492 Adenovirus David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 494 Measles Pneumonia David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 498 Sporotrichosis David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 500 Klebsiella Pneumonia David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 504 Legionnaires' Disease David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 506 SARS Pneumonia David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 512 Nocardiosis David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 514 Actinomycosis David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 516 Aspergillosis David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 522 Mucormycosis (Zygomycosis) David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 524 Botryomycosis David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 526 Malakoplakia David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD SECTION 2: PLEURA NEOPLASMS, BENIGN 532 Mesothelial Hyperplasia David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 534 Solitary Fibrous Tumor David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 542 Calcified Fibrous Pseudotumor David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD NEOPLASMS, MALIGNANT, PRIMARY MESOTHELIAL NEOPLASMS 546 Malignant Mesothelioma David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 558 Well-Differentiated Papillary Mesothelioma David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD OTHER MALIGNANT NEOPLASMS 562 Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma of Pleura David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 566 Angiosarcoma David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 572 Synovial Sarcoma David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 578 Smooth Muscle Tumors of Pleura David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 582 Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 586 Primary Effusion Lymphoma David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD EPITHELIAL NEOPLASMS 588 Overview of Malignant Pleural Neoplasms David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD OTHER LESIONS OF PLEURA 590 Pleuropulmonary Endometriosis David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD SECTION 3: MEDIASTINUM NEOPLASMS, BENIGN 596 Lymphangioma David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 600 Hemangioma David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 604 Paraganglioma David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 608 Schwannoma David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 612 Neurofibroma David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD NEOPLASMS, MALIGNANT, PRIMARY EPITHELIAL NEOPLASMS 616 Overview of Malignant Thymic Neoplasms David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 618 Thymoma David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 634 Atypical Thymoma (Type B3 Thymoma) David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 642 Thymic Carcinoma David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 652 Neuroendocrine Carcinomas of Thymus David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD GERM CELL TUMORS 660 Mediastinal Teratoma David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 666 Mediastinal Seminoma David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 670 Yolk Sac Tumor David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 676 Choriocarcinoma David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 680 Embryonal Carcinoma David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD HEMATOPOIETIC MALIGNANCIES 684 Hodgkin Lymphoma of Mediastinum David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 692 Diffuse Large Cell Lymphoma of Mediastinum David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 706 Lymphoblastic Lymphoma David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 712 MALT Lymphoma of Thymus David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD MESENCHYMAL NEOPLASMS 716 Liposarcoma David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 724 Leiomyosarcoma David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 728 Synovial Sarcoma David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 740 Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 746 Solitary Fibrous Tumor David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 754 Epithelioid Hemangioendothelioma David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 762 Mesenchymal Chondrosarcoma David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 766 Chordoma David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 772 Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 776 Rhabdomyosarcoma David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD SYMPATHETIC NERVOUS SYSTEM TUMORS 780 Ganglioneuroma David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 784 Neuroblastoma/Ganglioneuroblastoma David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 790 Ependymoma David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD OTHER TUMORS 794 Ectopic Parathyroid Tumor David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 798 Ectopic Thyroid Tumor David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD OTHER BENIGN/REACTIVE CONDITIONS 802 Thymolipoma David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 806 Castleman Disease David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 812 Simple (Benign) Mediastinal Cysts David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 818 Acquired Multilocular Thymic Cyst David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD 826 Idiopathic Sclerosing Mediastinitis David I. Suster, MD, Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD, and Saul Suster, MD

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsSECTION 1: PERITONEUM AND MESENTERY GENERIC IMAGING PATTERNS 4 Mesenteric or Omental Mass (Solid) Siva P. Raman, MD 10 Mesenteric or Omental Mass (Cystic) Siva P. Raman, MD 14 Fat-Containing Lesion, Peritoneal Cavity Siva P. Raman, MD 18 Mesenteric Lymphadenopathy Siva P. Raman, MD 22 Abdominal Calcifications Siva P. Raman, MD 28 Pneumoperitoneum Siva P. Raman, MD 32 Hemoperitoneum Siva P. Raman, MD 36 Misty (Infiltrated) Mesentery Siva P. Raman, MD MODALITY-SPECIFIC IMAGING FINDINGS COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY 42 High-Attenuation (Hyperdense) Ascites Siva P. Raman, MD SECTION 2: ABDOMINAL WALL ANATOMICALLY BASED DIFFERENTIALS 48 Abdominal Wall Mass Siva P. Raman, MD 52 Mass in Iliopsoas Compartment Siva P. Raman, MD 54 Groin Mass Siva P. Raman, MD 58 Elevated or Deformed Hemidiaphragm Siva P. Raman, MD 60 Defect in Abdominal Wall (Hernia) Siva P. Raman, MD SECTION 3: ESOPHAGUS GENERIC IMAGING PATTERNS 66 Intraluminal Mass, Esophagus Atif Zaheer, MD and Michael P. Federle, MD, FACR 68 Extrinsic Mass, Esophagus Atif Zaheer, MD and Michael P. Federle, MD, FACR 72 Lesion at Pharyngoesophageal Junction Atif Zaheer, MD and Michael P. Federle, MD, FACR 74 Esophageal Ulceration Atif Zaheer, MD and Michael P. Federle, MD, FACR 76 Mucosal Nodularity, Esophagus Atif Zaheer, MD and Michael P. Federle, MD, FACR 78 Esophageal Strictures Atif Zaheer, MD and Michael P. Federle, MD, FACR 80 Dilated Esophagus Atif Zaheer, MD and Michael P. Federle, MD, FACR 82 Esophageal Outpouchings (Diverticula) Atif Zaheer, MD and Michael P. Federle, MD, FACR 84 Esophageal Dysmotility Atif Zaheer, MD and Michael P. Federle, MD, FACR CLINICALLY BASED DIFFERENTIALS 86 Odynophagia Atif Zaheer, MD and Michael P. Federle, MD, FACR SECTION 4: STOMACH GENERIC IMAGING PATTERNS 90 Gastric Mass Lesions Atif Zaheer, MD and Michael P. Federle, MD, FACR 96 Intramural Mass, Stomach Atif Zaheer, MD and Michael P. Federle, MD, FACR 98 Target or Bull's-Eye Lesions, Stomach Atif Zaheer, MD and Michael P. Federle, MD, FACR 100 Gastric Ulceration (Without Mass) Atif Zaheer, MD and Michael P. Federle, MD, FACR 102 Intrathoracic Stomach Atif Zaheer, MD and Michael P. Federle, MD, FACR 104 Thickened Gastric Folds Atif Zaheer, MD and Michael P. Federle, MD, FACR 110 Gastric Dilation or Outlet Obstruction Atif Zaheer, MD and Michael P. Federle, MD, FACR 114 Linitis Plastica, Limited Distensibility Atif Zaheer, MD and Michael P. Federle, MD, FACR CLINICALLY BASED DIFFERENTIALS 118 Epigastric Pain Atif Zaheer, MD and Michael P. Federle, MD, FACR 124 Left Upper Quadrant Mass Atif Zaheer, MD and Michael P. Federle, MD, FACR SECTION 5: DUODENUM GENERIC IMAGING PATTERNS 130 Duodenal Mass Atif Zaheer, MD and Michael P. Federle, MD, FACR 136 Dilated Duodenum Atif Zaheer, MD and Michael P. Federle, MD, FACR 138 Thickened Duodenal Folds Atif Zaheer, MD and Michael P. Federle, MD, FACR SECTION 6: SMALL INTESTINE GENERIC IMAGING PATTERNS 142 Multiple Masses or Filling Defects, Small Bowel Atif Zaheer, MD and Michael P. Federle, MD, FACR 144 Cluster of Dilated Small Bowel Atif Zaheer, MD and Michael P. Federle, MD, FACR 146 Aneurysmal Dilation of Small Bowel Lumen Atif Zaheer, MD and Michael P. Federle, MD, FACR 148 Stenosis, Terminal Ileum Atif Zaheer, MD and Michael P. Federle, MD, FACR 150 Segmental or Diffuse Small Bowel Wall Thickening Atif Zaheer, MD and Michael P. Federle, MD, FACR 156 Pneumatosis of Small Intestine or Colon Atif Zaheer, MD and Michael P. Federle, MD, FACR CLINICALLY BASED DIFFERENTIALS 160 Occult GI Bleeding Atif Zaheer, MD and Michael P. Federle, MD, FACR 164 Small Bowel Obstruction Atif Zaheer, MD and Michael P. Federle, MD, FACR SECTION 7: COLON GENERIC IMAGING PATTERNS 172 Solitary Colonic Filling Defect Atif Zaheer, MD and Michael P. Federle, MD, FACR 174 Multiple Colonic Filling Defects Atif Zaheer, MD and Michael P. Federle, MD, FACR 176 Mass or Inflammation of Ileocecal Area Atif Zaheer, MD and Michael P. Federle, MD, FACR 182 Colonic Ileus or Dilation Atif Zaheer, MD and Michael P. Federle, MD, FACR 186 Toxic Megacolon Atif Zaheer, MD and Michael P. Federle, MD, FACR 188 Rectal or Colonic Fistula Atif Zaheer, MD and Michael P. Federle, MD, FACR 194 Segmental Colonic Narrowing Atif Zaheer, MD and Michael P. Federle, MD, FACR 198 Colonic Thumbprinting Atif Zaheer, MD and Michael P. Federle, MD, FACR 200 Colonic Wall Thickening Atif Zaheer, MD and Michael P. Federle, MD, FACR 206 Smooth Ahaustral Colon Atif Zaheer, MD and Michael P. Federle, MD, FACR CLINICALLY BASED DIFFERENTIALS 208 Acute Right Lower Quadrant Pain Atif Zaheer, MD and Michael P. Federle, MD, FACR 214 Acute Left Lower Quadrant Pain Atif Zaheer, MD and Michael P. Federle, MD, FACR SECTION 8: SPLEEN GENERIC IMAGING PATTERNS 222 Splenomegaly Siva P. Raman, MD 226 Multiple Splenic Calcifications Siva P. Raman, MD 228 Solid Splenic Mass or Masses Siva P. Raman, MD 230 Cystic Splenic Mass Siva P. Raman, MD MODALITY-SPECIFIC IMAGING FINDINGS COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY 232 Diffuse Increased Attenuation, Spleen Siva P. Raman, MD SECTION 9: LIVER GENERIC IMAGING PATTERNS 236 Liver Mass With Central or Eccentric Scar Atif Zaheer, MD and Michael P. Federle, MD, FACR 240 Focal Liver Lesion With Hemorrhage Atif Zaheer, MD and Michael P. Federle, MD, FACR 244 Liver "Mass" With Capsular Retraction Atif Zaheer, MD and Michael P. Federle, MD, FACR 246 Fat-Containing Liver Mass Atif Zaheer, MD and Michael P. Federle, MD, FACR 248 Cystic Hepatic Mass Atif Zaheer, MD and Michael P. Federle, MD, FACR 252 Focal Hypervascular Liver Lesion Atif Zaheer, MD and Michael P. Federle, MD, FACR 258 Liver Mass With Mosaic Enhancement Atif Zaheer, MD 262 Mosaic or Patchy Hepatogram Atif Zaheer, MD and Michael P. Federle, MD, FACR 266 Hepatic Calcifications Atif Zaheer, MD and Michael P. Federle, MD, FACR 270 Liver Lesion Containing Gas Atif Zaheer, MD and Michael P. Federle, MD, FACR 274 Portal Venous Gas Atif Zaheer, MD and Michael P. Federle, MD, FACR 276 Widened Hepatic Fissures Atif Zaheer, MD and Michael P. Federle, MD, FACR 278 Dysmorphic Liver With Abnormal Bile Ducts Atif Zaheer, MD and Michael P. Federle, MD, FACR 282 Focal Hyperperfusion Abnormality (THAD or THID) Atif Zaheer, MD and Michael P. Federle, MD, FACR MODALITY-SPECIFIC IMAGING FINDINGS MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING 288 Multiple Hypodense Liver Lesions Atif Zaheer, MD and Michael P. Federle, MD, FACR 294 Multiple Hypointense Liver Lesions (T2WI) Atif Zaheer, MD and Michael P. Federle, MD, FACR 298 Hyperintense Liver Lesions (T1WI) Atif Zaheer, MD and Michael P. Federle, MD, FACR 304 Liver Lesion With Capsule or Halo on MR Atif Zaheer, MD and Michael P. Federle, MD, FACR COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY 308 Focal Hyperdense Hepatic Mass on Nonenhanced CT Atif Zaheer, MD and Michael P. Federle, MD, FACR 312 Periportal Lucency or Edema Atif Zaheer, MD and Michael P. Federle, MD, FACR 318 Widespread Low Attenuation Within Liver Atif Zaheer, MD and Michael P. Federle, MD, FACR ULTRASOUND 322 Focal Hepatic Echogenic Lesion ± Acoustic Shadowing Atif Zaheer, MD, Gregory E. Antonio, MD, DRANZCR, FHKCR, and Eric K. H. Liu, PhD, RDMS 328 Hyperechoic Liver, Diffuse Atif Zaheer, MD, Gregory E. Antonio, MD, DRANZCR, FHKCR, and Eric K. H. Liu, PhD, RDMS 330 Hepatomegaly Hee Sun Park, MD, PhD and Aya Kamaya, MD, FSRU, FSAR 334 Diffuse Liver Disease Hee Sun Park, MD, PhD and Aya Kamaya, MD, FSRU, FSAR 336 Cystic Liver Lesion Hee Sun Park, MD, PhD and Aya Kamaya, MD, FSRU, FSAR 340 Hypoechoic Liver Mass Hee Sun Park, MD, PhD and Aya Kamaya, MD, FSRU, FSAR 344 Echogenic Liver Mass Hee Sun Park, MD, PhD and Aya Kamaya, MD, FSRU, FSAR 348 Target Lesions in Liver Hee Sun Park, MD, PhD and Aya Kamaya, MD, FSRU, FSAR 350 Multiple Hepatic Masses Hee Sun Park, MD, PhD and Aya Kamaya, MD, FSRU, FSAR 354 Hepatic Mass With Central Scar Hee Sun Park, MD, PhD and Aya Kamaya, MD, FSRU, FSAR 356 Periportal Lesion Hee Sun Park, MD, PhD and Aya Kamaya, MD, FSRU, FSAR 360 Irregular Hepatic Surface Aya Kamaya, MD, FSRU, FSAR 362 Portal Vein Abnormality Hee Sun Park, MD, PhD and Aya Kamaya, MD, FSRU, FSAR SECTION 10: GALLBLADDER GENERIC IMAGING PATTERNS 366 Distended Gallbladder Siva P. Raman, MD 368 Gas in Bile Ducts or Gallbladder Siva P. Raman, MD 372 Focal Gallbladder Wall Thickening Siva P. Raman, MD 374 Diffuse Gallbladder Wall Thickening Jade Wong-You-Cheong, MBChB, MRCP, FRCR, FSRU, FSAR MODALITY-SPECIFIC IMAGING FINDINGS COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY 378 High-Attenuation (Hyperdense) Bile in Gallbladder Siva P. Raman, MD ULTRASOUND 380 Hyperechoic Gallbladder Wall Jade Wong-You-Cheong, MBChB, MRCP, FRCR, FSRU, FSAR 382 Echogenic Material in Gallbladder Jade Wong-You-Cheong, MBChB, MRCP, FRCR, FSRU, FSAR 384 Dilated Gallbladder Jade Wong-You-Cheong, MBChB, MRCP, FRCR, FSRU, FSAR 388 Intrahepatic and Extrahepatic Duct Dilatation L. Nayeli Morimoto, MD and Aya Kamaya, MD, FSRU, FSAR CLINICALLY BASED DIFFERENTIALS 390 Right Upper Quadrant Pain Siva P. Raman, MD SECTION 11: BILIARY TRACT GENERIC IMAGING PATTERNS 398 Dilated Common Bile Duct Siva P. Raman, MD 404 Asymmetric Dilation of Intrahepatic Bile Ducts Siva P. Raman, MD 408 Biliary Strictures, Multiple Siva P. Raman, MD MODALITY-SPECIFIC IMAGING FINDINGS MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING 412 Hypointense Lesion in Biliary Tree (MRCP) Siva P. Raman, MD SECTION 12: PANCREAS GENERIC IMAGING PATTERNS 416 Hypovascular Pancreatic Mass Siva P. Raman, MD 422 Hypervascular Pancreatic Mass Siva P. Raman, MD 426 Cystic Pancreatic Mass Siva P. Raman, MD 432 Atrophy or Fatty Replacement of Pancreas Siva P. Raman, MD 434 Dilated Pancreatic Duct Siva P. Raman, MD 438 Infiltration of Peripancreatic Fat Planes Siva P. Raman, MD 444 Pancreatic Calcifications Siva P. Raman, MD MODALITY-SPECIFIC IMAGING FINDINGS ULTRASOUND 448 Cystic Pancreatic Lesion Fauzia Vandermeer, MD 452 Solid Pancreatic Lesion Fauzia Vandermeer, MD 456 Pancreatic Duct Dilatation Fauzia Vandermeer, MD SECTION 13: RETROPERITONEUM GENERIC IMAGING PATTERNS 460 Retroperitoneal Mass, Cystic Matthew T. Heller, MD, FSAR 466 Retroperitoneal Mass, Soft Tissue Density Matthew T. Heller, MD, FSAR 472 Retroperitoneal Mass, Fat Containing Matthew T. Heller, MD, FSAR 474 Retroperitoneal Hemorrhage Matthew T. Heller, MD, FSAR SECTION 14: ADRENAL GENERIC IMAGING PATTERNS 478 Adrenal Mass Mitchell Tublin, MD SECTION 15: KIDNEY GENERIC IMAGING PATTERNS 486 Solid Renal Mass Mitchell Tublin, MD 490 Cystic Renal Mass Mitchell Tublin, MD 494 Bilateral Renal Cysts

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Book SynopsisDr. Jerome Blackman, author of 101 Defenses: How the Mind Shields Itself, has once again crafted an extraordinarily user-friendly book that demonstrates to all readers, from trainees to advanced analysts, the process of diagnosing mental disturbance. Get the Diagnosis Right provides a systematic method for accurately determining whether a person suffering with mental problems needs medication, supportive/cognitive, dynamic, and/or psychoanalytic treatment. Amalgamating the most useful ideas from general psychiatry, cognitive psychology, and modern psychoanalytic theory, Dr. Blackman guides readers who prescribe treatment for mental disturbances. The book also serves as a check for those who are considering what type of mental health professional they should be consulting.After reading this book, you will no longer have to guess whether a depressed patient should obtain medication, supportive therapy, insight therapy, or some mixture of the three; or question how to conduct an initial interview and assessment. Written in language that is clear but not simplistic, this book goes far beyond other diagnostic manuals.Trade Review'Dr. Blackman established himself some years ago as an effective teacher and consultant, helping us to understand our patients’ behavior patterns and affect states with his 101 Defenses. Here he is again, reconfirming his exceptional talent with a clear voice, guiding us in mastering diagnosis and choosing appropriate therapeutic strategies for treatment. In today’s world crowded with many schools of psychodynamic thinking, I consider Get the Diagnosis Right a most needed textbook.' - Vamik D. Volkan, MD, Emeritus Professor, Psychiatry, University of Virginia; author, Searching for the Perfect Woman: The Story of a Complete Psychoanalysis'This book is an excellent addition to Dr. Blackman’s previous 101 Defenses. Get the Diagnosis Right is characterized by a broad knowledge of the psychoanalytic literature, extensive references, and an exceptional capacity to convey difficult concepts on the dynamic understanding of psychopathology and therapeutic approaches with ease and a touch of humor. This book is illustrated with numerous clinical vignettes that make the text highly attractive and readable. It should become a definite primer for those therapists willing to apply psychoanalytic principles to their daily practices.' - Cecilio Paniagua, MD, ScD, Madrid'Chock full of clinical and theoretical examples, key insights, and valuable pearls, this book is applicable to the full range of patients and types of clinical challenges. It integrates various perspectives and approaches in a style reflecting Dr. Blackman’s remarkably broad knowledge, extensive experience, and sage advice. It is a treasure trove—written, organized, and documented in such a way that I heartily recommend it to both trainees and seasoned professionals—a rarity in practical writing!' - Michael I. Good, MD, Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School; Faculty, Psychoanalytic Institute of New England, East'Dr. Blackman has organized his wealth of professional knowledge, clinical acumen, and teaching experience in this book, offering clear and precise perspectives, and reducing complicated, real-world problems to their essentials. This book provides comprehensive information in a concise manner, making it an engaging read to professionals and other interested readers.' - Siyi Zhang, MD, Director, Lingyu International Psychology Center; Secretary, International Psychology Association of Canada; author, Think, Joy'This remarkable book encompasses far more than an admirable exposition of psychoanalytically-based diagnosis. It is impossible to do justice in a brief paragraph to the extensive literature review, the wealth of critically considered ideas, and the treatment guidelines, which the author relates conceptually to diagnosis. Dr. Blackman provides illuminating clinical illustrations, which enliven and enrich his presentation of theoretical formulations. All readers will be rewarded by the bridges built among theory, diagnosis, the agents of change, and clinical practice with patients of varied psychic structure.' - Harold P. Blum, MD, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, New York University School of Medicine; Training'Using simple prose, Get the Diagnosis Right takes on the challenge of explaining the psychoanalytic world view to a new generation of students of clinical psychiatry and psychology. For example, Blackman’s 101 Defenses exemplifies his uncanny ability to see and describe the psychodynamics of everyday life and everyday psychopathology in a way that speaks to anyone eager to understand the human mind.' - Richard F. Summers, MD, Clinical Associate Professor, Psychiatry; Co-Director, Residency Training, Department of Psychiatry, University of Pennsylvania'This book challenges the adequacy of the atheorectical, symptom-based DSM approach and provides a rich complementary approach that will help clinicians not only “get the diagnosis right” but gain a true understanding of the patient and find clear guideposts for planning treatment. The genius of this book lies in the superb facility with which Dr. Blackman synthesizes a vast and complicated (and sometimes warring) literature into a simplified narrative that is both sophisticated and coherent. Billiant!' - Mantosh Dewan, MD, Distinguished Service Professor, Chair of Psychiatry, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY; co-editor, “The difficult to treat patient,” “The art and science of brief psychotherapies”Table of ContentsPart I: The Quick and Dirty. The Basics. A Bit More Detail. Essential Elaborations I: Deficit Disorders. Essential Elaborations II: Conflict Disorders. How to Do an Initial Interview Using Psychoanalytic Concepts--Brief Format: 24-41 Minutes. Part II: The Rest of the Story. Deficits in Basic Mental Functions--The Details with the Devil in them. Deficits in Control and Delay Mechanisms: The Nitty-gritty of Weakness. Object Relations Deficits and Self-Esteem Problems: Distance When You Least Expect It. Superego Deficits. Libidinal and Aggressive Drives. Affects--Your Feelings about Everything. Defenses--"How the Mind Shields Itself". Compromise Formations and Psychopathology-- Everything You Wanted to Repress about Conflict Disorders. Adult Psychiatric Evaluation: The Long Form.

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Book SynopsisCompetency-Based Assessments in Mental Health Practice should be required reading for all clinical practitioners and students. Author Susan W. Gray provides a competency-based assessment model that moves away from looking at mental illness as a ''disease'' to capturing people''s strengths and the uniqueness of their experience with mental illness. Alex Gitterma Zachs Professor and Director of PhD Program Competency-Based Assessment in Mental Health Practice not only describes the rather cumbersome DSM-IV-TR in a manner that graduate students and clinicians can easily understand and apply, but it also presents a competency-based type of clinical assessment that most effectively integrates the social work practice orientation that acknowledges, appreciates, and nurtures client strengths, resilience, and client ability for empowerment. Agathi Glezakos, PhD, LCSW School of Social Work Table of ContentsPreface. Acknowledgments. About the Author. 1 An Introduction to the Competency-Based Assessment. Perspectives on the Assessment. Overview of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. Setting the Stage for Competency-Based Assessments. The Competency-Based Assessment. The Partnership with Strengths, Empowerment and Resilience. Summary. 2 Formulating the Competency-Based Assessment Process: Some Basics. Introduction. Understanding the Case Studies. Formulating the Competency-Based Assessment. The Competency-based Assessment. Formulating the Competency-Based Assessment. The Competency-Based Assessment for Agnes Absinthe. Assessment Guidelines. Summary. 3 Disorders in Infancy, Childhood, or Adolescence. Introduction. Overview of the Major Characteristics of the Diagnostic Classifications. Incidence and Prevalence. The Pervasive Developmental Disorders. Beginning With Autistic Disorder. Autistic Disorder. Beginning With Asperger’s Disorder. Asperger's Disorder. The Attention Deficit and Disruptive Behavior Disorders. Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. Tic Disorders. The Elimination Disorders. Other Disorders. Beginning With Selective Mutism. Separation Anxiety. Final Thoughts. Practicing the Competency-Based Assessment. Practical Applications. Appendix: Competency-Based Assessments for Chapter 3 Case Examples: Listing of Case Diagnoses. Case Review for Anthony Moretti. Case Review for Paulie Merkel. 4 The Cognitive Disorders: Delirium and Dementia. Introduction. Incidence and Prevalence. Overview of the Major Characteristics of the Diagnostic Classifications. Delirium. Beginning With Dementia. Dementia. Beginning With Amnestic Disorder (Amnesia). Amnestic Disorder. Final Thoughts. Practicing the Competency-Based Assessment. Practical Applications. Appendix: Competency-Based Assessments for Chapter 4 Case Examples: Listing of Case Diagnoses. Case Review for Myrna Joy Bilbus. Case Review for Mary James. 5 The Substance-Related Disorders. Introduction. Incidence and Prevalence. Overview of the Major Characteristics of the Diagnostic Classifications. Adding Diagnostic Specificity. Looking at the Specific Substances. Final Thoughts. Practicing the Competency-Based Assessment. Practical Applications. Appendix: Competency-Based Assessments for Chapter 5 Case Examples: Listing of Case Diagnoses. Case Rewiew for Georgette Turnbull. Case Review for Frankie Singer. 6 Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders. Introduction. Incidence and Prevalence. Overview of Major Symptoms. The Path of Schizophrenia. Paranoid-Type Schizophrenia. Disorganized-Type Schizophrenia. Catatonic-Type Schizophrenia. Undifferentiated-Type Schizophrenia. Residual-Type Schizophrenia. The Other Psychotic Disorders. Final Thoughts. Practicing the Competency-Based Assessment. Practical Applications. Appendix: Competency-Based Assessments for Chapter 6 Case Examples: Listing of Case Diagnoses. Case Review for John Potter. Case Review for Hubert Estevez. 7 The Mood Disorders. Introduction. Incidence and Prevalence. Building Blocks for the Mood Disorders. The Depressive Disorders. The Bipolar Disorders. The Other Mood Disorders. Final Thoughts. Practicing the Competency-Based Assessment. Practical Applications. Appendix: Competency-Based Assessments for Chapter 7 Case Examples: Listing of Case Diagnoses. Case Review for L.C. Jones. Case Review for Marilyn Greene. 8 Anxiety Disorders. Introduction. Incidence and Prevalence. Overview of the Major Characteristics of the Diagnostic Classifications. Generalized Anxiety Disorder. Panic Disorder. The Phobias. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. Final Thoughts. Practicing the Competency-Based Assessment. Practical Applications. Appendix: Competency-Based Assessments for Chapter 8 Case Examples: Listing of Case Diagnoses. Case Review for Marybeth Mc Kenna. Case Review Tom Donohue. 9 Somatoform, Factitious and Malingering Disorders. Introduction. Incidence and Prevalence. Overview of the Major Characteristics of the Diagnostic Classifications. Somatization Disorder. Conversion Disorder. Pain Disorder. Hypochondriasis. Body Dysmorphic Disorder. Somatoform Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (NOS). Related Disorders Causing Somatic Complaints: Malingering and Factitious Disorder. Final Thoughts. Practicing the Competency-based Assessment. Practical Applications. Appendix: Competency-Based Assessments for Chapter 9 Case Examples: Listing of Case Diagnoses. Case Review for James LaDuke. Case Review for June Dwyer. 10 The Dissociative Disorders. Introduction. Incidence and Prevalence. Overview of the Major Characteristics of the Dissociative Disorders. The Dissociative Disorders. Final Thoughts. Practicing the Competency-Based Assessment. Practical Applications. Appendix: Competency-Based Assessments for Chapter 10 Case Examples: Listing of Case Diagnoses. Case Review for Christopher Columbo. Case Review for Illeana Rodriquez. 11 Eating Disorders. Introduction. Incidence and Prevalence. Overview of Major Symptoms. Anorexia Nervosa. Bulimia Nervosa. Binge-Eating Disorder. Final Thoughts. Practicing the Competency-based Assessment. Practical Applications. Appendix: Competency-Based Assessments for Chapter 11 Case Examples: Listing of Case Diagnoses. Case Review for Nell Jordan. Case Review for Caroline Walker. 12 The Personality Disorders. Introduction. Incidence and Prevalence. Overview of the Major Characteristics of the Personality Disorders. The Cluster A Disorders—Odd and Eccentric. The Cluster B Disorders—Emotional, Dramatic or Erratic. The Cluster C Disorders—Anxious, Fearful. Final Thoughts. Practicing the Competency-Based Assessment. Practical Applications. Appendix: Competency-Based Assessments for Chapter 12 Case Examples: Listing of Case Diagnoses. Case Review for Melvin Myers. Case Review for Denise McMinville. References. Author Index. Subject Index.

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Book SynopsisSoft tissue tumors (STTs) are frequently misdiagnosed in inexperienced hands. Having diagnosed and treated hundreds of patients with these difficult tumors in the last few years, Institut Curie physicians have collected core data contributing to breakthrough research into the morphological, biological, and molecular aspects of soft tissue tumors, resulting in valuable translational and clinical applications to patient treatment. Soft Tissue Tumors: A Multidisciplinary, Decisional Diagnostic Approach presents a distillation of these experiences, combined with valuable data and perspectives contributed by senior pathologists, oncologists, and radiologists from several of the world's other leading cancer centers of excellence.Trade Review Table of ContentsForeword (Alain Verhest). Preface. Acknowledgments. Contributors. 1 Clinical approach in soft tissue tumors (Francois Goldwasser). 1.1 Epidemiology. 1.2 Clinics and clinical profiles. 1.3 Clinical differential diagnosis. 1.4 The importance of molecular diagnosis and its perspectives. 1.5 Treatment strategies. 2 Radiological diagnostic approach in soft tissue tumors (Hervé Brisse). 2.1 Introduction. 2.2 Patient management. 2.3 Imaging techniques. 2.4 Radiologic characterization. 2.5 Tumor biopsy. 3 Sampling procedure, fine needle aspiration (FNA), and core needle biopsy (CNB) (Henryk A. Domański). 3.1 Advantages and limitations of FNA and CNB in soft tissue lesions. 3.2 Techniques of FNA and CNB as applied to soft tissue lesions. 3.3 Processing the FNA and CNB samples and preparation of the FNA specimen for ancillary techniques. 3.4 Challenges in the FNA and CNB of soft tissue. 3.5 Complications of FNA and CNB of soft tissue. 4 Ancillary techniques. 4.1 Immunocytochemistry (Carlos Bedrossian). 4.2 Immunohistochemistry (Réal Lagacé). 4.3 Genetic Techniques (Jérôme Couturier). 4.4 Grading of soft tissue tumors (Réal Lagacé). 4.5 Future investigations of ancillary techniques (Stamatios Theocharis). 5 Principal aspects in fine needle aspiration and core needle biopsies (Jerzy Klijanienko and Réal Lagacé). 5.1 Normal tissue. 5.2 Cytologic classification of soft tissue tumors based on the principal patterns. 5.3 Diagnostic accuracy of FNA in soft tissue tumors. 5.4 Smear composition and the differential diagnosis of soft tissue tumors. 6 Particular aspects (Jerzy Klijanienko and Réal Lagacé). 6.1 Low-grade spindle cell tumors. 6.1.1 Fibromatoses and Desmoids. 6.1.2 Nodular Fasciitis. 6.1.3 Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans. 6.1.4 Benign Fibrous Histiocytoma (Cellular and Atypical Variants). 6.1.5 Solitary Fibrous Tumor. 6.2 Tumors with fibrillary stroma. 6.2.1 Benign Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumors (Schwannoma, Ancient Schwannoma and Neurofibroma). 6.2.2 Low-Grade Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor. 6.3 Malignant spindle cell tumors. 6.3.1 Leiomyosarcoma. 6.3.2 Synovial Sarcoma. 6.3.3 Fibrosarcoma. 6.3.4 Malignant Fibrous Histiocytoma Storiform Pattern. 6.3.5 Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor. 6.3.6 Spindle Cell Angiosarcoma. 6.3.7 Kaposi Sarcoma. 6.4 Myxoid tumors. 6.4.1 Myxoid Liposarcoma (With or Without Round or Spindle Cells). 6.4.2 Myxofibrosarcoma. 6.4.3 Myxoid Leiomyosarcoma. 6.4.4 Myxoma and Cellular Myxoma. 6.4.5 Chordoma. 6.4.6 Extraskeletal Myxoid Chondrosarcoma. 6.5 Atypical lipomatous tumors. 6.5.1 Well-Differentiated liposarcoma / Atypical Lipoma. 6.5.2 Spindle Cell and Pleomorphic Lipoma. 6.6 Epithelioid tumors. 6.6.1 Epithelioid Sarcoma. 6.6.2 Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST)/Epithelioid Leiomyosarcoma. 6.6.3 Epithelioid Angiosarcoma. 6.6.4 Granular Cell Tumor. 6.6.5 Rhabdoid Tumor. 6.6.6 Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma. 6.6.7 Clear Cell Sarcoma. 6.6.8 Malignant Melanoma and Metastases. 6.7 Pleomorphic sarcomas. 6.7.1 Pleomorphic Malignant Fibrous Histiocytoma. 6.7.2 Pleomorphic Liposarcoma. 6.7.3 Pleomorphic Leiomyosarcoma and Rhabdomyosarcoma. 6.7.4 Extraskeletal Osteosarcoma. 6.7.5 Pleomorphic Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor. 6.8 Round cell sarcomas. 6.8.1 Embryonnal and Alveolar Rhabdomyosarcoma. 6.8.2 Ewing Sarcoma/Peripheral Neuroectodermal Tumor. 6.8.3 Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor. 6.8.4 Extraskeletal Mesenchymal Chondrosarcoma. 6.8.5 Poorly Differentiated Synovial Sarcoma. Index.

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Book SynopsisMore than 100 medical diseasesmany common ailmentsare capable of masquerading as mental disorders. This book shows clinicians how to identify patients who are most likely to have an underlying physical ailment and how to direct them to a targeted medical work-up. With guidance on working with patients during the referral process and afterward, as well as on integrating medical findings into ongoing therapeutic work, clinicians will benefit from the practical advice on recognizing signs, symptoms, and patterns of medical diseases that may be underlying a psychologically presenting malady.Trade Review"Unmasking Psychological Symptoms: How Therapists Can Learn to Recognize the Psychological Presentation of Medical Disorders is designed to help therapists bridge the gaps in their expertise between psychology and medicine so as to prepare them to better understand their patients and have a higher index of suspicion about medical factors that may affect them. The tone and scope render Unmasking Psychological Symptoms an ideal read for therapists.... Schildkrout does an excellent job throughout the book of initially presenting information in the psychological manner that a therapist might typically consider it and then elucidating what the same information may suggest from a medical perspective. Her approach does not feel condescending to a nonmedically trained therapist but rather offers a different perspective that may simply result in a desire to be more thoughtful in clinical practice... Unmasking Psychological Symptoms makes an excellent companion to psychology and psychiatry textbooks, especially those related to health psychology and consultation–liaison psychiatry." (PsycCRITIQUES, May 16, 2012, Vol. 57, Release 19, Article 8)Table of ContentsAcknowledgments ix 1 The Nature of the Problem 1 2 Laying the Groundwork 11 3 Characteristics That Make Somatic Diseases Difficult to Detect 21 4 Patterns in Time 61 5 The Clinical Interview 83 6 The History of the Present Illness 97 7 Specific Physical Signs and Symptoms 103 8 Classical Presentations—Focal Signs, Dementia, and Delirium 129 9 Specific Mental Signs and Symptoms 149 10 Important Aspects of the Patient Assessment—A Second Look 223 11 Extended Clinical Vignettes—Working With Patients 241 References 277 Author Index 281 Subject Index 283

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Book SynopsisDiagnosing Autism Spectrum Disorders The past decade has seen a tremendous increase in the number of people being diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders and not just young children. Diagnosing Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Lifespan Perspective is the first volume of its kind to provide authoritative information for professionals on how to appropriately evaluate and diagnose these disorders in individuals of all ages. Donald P. Gallo, a board-certified clinical psychologist, shares his professional insights and expertise garnered from more than 1,500 autism evaluations over the past ten years. The book includes in-depth interviewing strategies that focus on the three primary areas of impairment socialization, communication, and behavior to determine if an individual has an Autism Spectrum Disorder. Differential diagnostic considerations are also addressed, and numerous case examples provide further clarity. Ways to present the assessment findings to parents Table of ContentsPreface ix Acknowledgments xiii About the Author xv 1. A Brief Look at the History of Autism 1 2. The Importance of the Autism Referral 5 3. How to Conduct the Evaluation 17 4. Information to Gather at the Outset of the Evaluation 33 5. Diagnostic Criteria for the Autism Spectrum Disorders 39 6. The Main Problem Areas of Autism: Social Impairment 45 7. The Main Problem Areas of Autism: Language Impairment 61 8. The Main Problem Areas of Autism: Behavioral Concerns 79 9. Additional Questions to be Asked when Interviewing Teens 87 10. Additional Questions to be Asked when Interviewing Adults 97 11. Other Important Factors to Take into Consideration 105 12. Differential Diagnosis through the Lifespan 117 13. Feedback for the Patient and Family/Parents 143 Appendix A: Sample Copy of My Questionnaire 151 Appendix B: Sample Copies of Reports 157 References 179 Index 181

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Book SynopsisFLOW CYTOMETRY PRINCIPLES FOR CLINICAL LABORATORY PRACTICE Quality Assurance for Quantitative Immunophenotyping Marilyn A. Owens and Michael R. Loken Flow Cytometry Principles for Clinical Laboratory Practice is aninvaluable benchtop reference and introduction for first-time usersof flow cytometry in clinical diagnostic laboratories. This manualprovides authoritative coverage of accepted methods, qualitycontrols, and standards for the cytometric analysis of clinicalsamples with particular relevance to CD4+ lymphocytes. CD4+lymphocyte determination by immunophenotyping is the standardmethod for evaluating the status of HIV infection, and the singlemost frequent application of flow cytometry in a diagnosticsetting. Flow Cytometry Principles for Clinical Laboratory Practice willappeal to clinical laboratory technologists, medical practitioners,and cytometry lab directors in their role as instructors of newpersonnel. In addition, it is a valuable resourcTable of ContentsAssumptions in Flow Cytometry. Components of Flow Cytometric Immunophenotyping. Quality Control of Flow Cytometer and Reagents. Quantitative Immunophenotyping in HIV Infection. Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Quantitation. Variability in Immunophenotyping. Safety and Specimen Acquisition, Handling, and Processing. Analysis of FCI Results and Troubleshooting. New Methods for Cell Enumeration. Index.

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Book SynopsisThis book summarizes the results of studies on charge transfer photochemistry of metal complexes of the past few years.Table of ContentsPhotochemical Laws/ Photochemistry and Photophysics/ Spectra and Photochemistry of Coordination Compounds/ Photoredox Properties of Metal Complexes: Copper, Silver, and Gold - Magnesium, Zinc, Cadmium, and Mercury - Aluminum, Gallium, Indium, Thallium, Yttrium, Lanthanides, and Actinides - Silicon, Germanium, Tin, Lead, and Titanium - Antimony, Bismuth, Vanadium, Niobium, and Tantalum - Tellurium, Chromium, Molybdenum, and Tungsten - Manganese, Technetium, and Rhenium, Iron Ruthenium and Osmium - Nickel, Palladium, and Platinum, Cobalt, Rhodium and Iridium

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Book SynopsisNew Directions in Interpreting the Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory, edited by a leading MCMI researcher and featuring contributions from internationally renowned scholars in personality assessment, presents new methods of interpretation and new clinical applications for this classic objective measure of personality. This dynamic new handbook discusses issues related to the effect of culture on MCMI-III results and controversies regarding its forensic applications, and presents research related to the MCMI-III''s diagnostic power with regard to diagnosis and malingering.Table of ContentsContributors. Introduction. Part I: New Directions in MCMI Interpretation. 1. The MCMI-III Facet Subscales (Seth D. Grossman and Cristian del Rio). 2. Diagnosing Personality Disorder Subtypes with the MCMI-III (Roger D. Davis and Michael J. Patterson). 3. Alternative Interpretations for the Histrionic, Narcissistic, and Compulsive Personality Disorder Scales of the MCMI-III (Robert J. Craig). 4. Combined Use of the PACL and MCMI-III to Assess Normal Range Personality Styles (Stephen Strack). 5. Issues in the Assessment of Personality Disorders and Substance Abusers with the MCMI (Patrick M. Flynn). 6. International Uses of the MCMI: Does Interpretation Change? (Gina Rossi and Hedwig Sloore). Part II: Newer Applications with the MCMI-III. 7. Using the MCMI-III for Treatment Planning and to Enhance Clinical Efficacy (Jeffrey J. Magnavita). 8. Use of the MCMI-III with Other Personality Inventories (Robert J. Craig). 9. Forensic Application of the MCMI-III in Light of Current Controversies (Frank J. Dyer). Part III: Continuing Controversies. 10. Assessing Response Bias with the MCMI Modifying Indices (R. Michael Bagby and Margarita B. Marshall). 11. Validity of the MCMI-III in the Description and Diagnosis of Psychopathology (Andrew G. Ryder and Scott Wetzler). 12. The Diagnostic Efficiency of the MCMI-III in the Detection of Axis I Disorders (Paul Gibeau and James Choca). 13. On the Decline of MCMI-Based Research (Robert J. Craig and Ronald E. Olson). 14. Using Critiques of the MCMI to Improve MCMI Research and Interpretations (Louis Hsu). Appendix A: Diagnoses Associated with MCMI Code Types. Appendix B: Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory Bibliography. About the Editor. Author Index. Subject Index.

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Book SynopsisTools, techniques, and progress in cancer biomarkers discovery The completion of a number of gene sequencing projects, recent advances in genomic and proteomic technologies, and the availability of powerful bioinformatics tools have led to promising new avenues and approaches in the search for cancer biomarkers.Trade ReviewVery well written and up-to-date. I recommend … to anyone interested in learning about cancer research from the basic discovery to clinical stages. (The Yale Journal of Biology and Medicine, June 2007)Table of ContentsPreface. Acknowledgments. Introduction. 1 Overview. 1.1. Introduction. 1.2. Cancer Biomarkers. 1.3. Phases of Biomarkers Development. 1.4. New Approach to Biomarkers Discovery. 1.4.1. New and Powerful Technologies. 1.4.2. Promising Sources for Biomarkers. 1.4.2.1. DNA Methylation. 1.4.2.2. Mitochondrial DNA Mutations. 1.4.2.3. Phosphatidylinositol-3 Kinases (PI3Ks). 1.4.2.4. Profi ling Tyrosine Phosphorylation. 1.4.2.5. Proteins Expression. 1.5. Initiatives Relevant to Biomarkers Discovery. 1.5.1. Initiatives of the Human Proteome Organization (HUPO). 1.5.2. Data Mining in Cancer Research. 1.6. Concluding Remarks. References. 2 Proteomic Platforms for Biomarkers Discovery. 2.1. Surface Enhanced Laser Desorption Ionization. 2.1.1. Some Basic Considerations. 2.1.2. Protein Capture Surfaces. 2.1.3. Enrichment/prefractionation Prior to SELDI Analysis. 2.1.3.1. Combinatorial Affi nity. 2.1.3.2. Magnetic Beads. 2.1.3.3. Stacked Sorbents. 2.1.3.4. Organic Solvent Extraction. 2.2. Bioinformatics in SELDI. 2.3. Some Representative SELDI Applications. 2.3.1. Addressing Reproducibility in SELDI Analysis. 2.3.2. Limitations and Other Open Questions Regarding Current SELDI. 2.3.3. Other Open Questions. 2.3.4. Outlook. 2.4. Two-dimensional Polyacrylamide Gel Electrophoresis. 2.4.1. Sample Preparation. 2.4.2. Reducing Sample Complexity. 2.4.3. Various Nomenclatures In-gel Analysis. 2.4.3.1. Multiple-gels Two-dimensional Analyses. 2.4.3.2. Two-dimensional DIGE Analysis. 2.4.3.3. Multiphoton Detection Imaging. 2.4.3.4. Stable-isotope Labeling with Amino Acids in Cell Culture (SILAC). 2.5. Laser Capture Microdissection. 2.6. MS Analysis of Gel-separated Proteins. 2.7. Representative Applications of 2-DE for Biomarkers Discovery. 2.8. Protein Microarrays. 2.8.1. Analytical Protein Microarrays. 2.8.2. Substrates and Protein Attachment Methods. 2.8.3. Detection Strategies. 2.8.3.1. Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR). 2.8.3.2. Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM). 2.8.3.3. Enzyme-linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA). 2.8.3.4. Radio Isotope Labeling. 2.8.3.5. Fluorescence Detection. 2.8.4. Functional Protein Microarrays. 2.8.5. Reverse-phase Protein Microarrays. 2.8.6. Future Prospects. 2.9. Multidimensional Liquid Chromatography Coupled to MS. 2.9.1. Protein Labeling. 2.9.2. Labeling a Specifi c Amino Acid. 2.9.3. Stable Isotope Incorporation. 2.9.4. Limitations of Labeling. 2.10. Chromatographic Separation. 2.10.1. Three Dimensional Separation. 2.10.2. Two-dimensional Chromatography. 2.10.3. Basic Considerations Regarding MudPIT. 2.10.4. Mass Spectrometry and Data Analysis. 2.10.5. Data Analysis and Interpretation. 2.10.6. Application of Multidimensional Chromatography/MS. 2.10.7. Outlook for Multidimensional LC/MS. 2.11. Imaging Mass Spectrometry. 2.11.1. Tissue Preparation and Matrix Application. 2.11.2. MS Acquisition. 2.11.3. Some Representative Applications of Imaging MS. 2.11.4. Current Limitations and Potential Developments. References. 3 Some Existing Cancer Biomarkers. 3.1. Introduction. 3.2. Historic Glimpse at PSA. 3.3. Prostate-specifi c Antigen. 3.4. PSA as a Screening Marker. 3.5. Improving the Specifi city of PSA. 3.5.1. Free/Complexed PSA. 3.5.2. PSA Isoforms. 3.5.3. Impact of Age, Race, and PSA Velocity. 3.6. Looking for Other Solutions. 3.6.1. Genetic Alterations. 3.6.2. Phosphorylated Akt. 3.7. Concluding Remarks. 3.8. Existing Biomarkers for Ovarian Cancer. 3.8.1. Genetic Disorder and Increased Risk of Ovarian Cancer. 3.8.2. Association of BRCA1 and BRCA2 with Cancer-susceptibility. 3.8.3. p53 Mutations in BRCA1-linked and Sporadic Ovarian Cancer. 3.8.4. Carcinoma-associated Glycoprotein Antigen (CA-125). 3.8.5. Potential Uses of CA-125 in Prognosis and Patient Management. 3.9. Osteopontin. 3.9.1. Human Kallikrein 10. 3.9.2. Prostasin. 3.10. Combination of CA-125 with Other Potential Biomarkers. 3.11. Profi ling Proteins and Gene Expression in Ovarian Cancer. 3.12. General Observations. References. 4 Potential Cancer Biomarkers. 4.1. Introduction. 4.2. Human Tissue Kallikreins. 4.2.1. Background and Nomenclature. 4.2.2. Gene Locus and Gene Organization of Human Kallikreins. 4.2.3. Tissue Expression and Regulation. 4.2.4. Physiologic Roles. 4.2.5. Kallikreins as Potential Cancer Biomarkers. 4.2.6. Concluding Remarks. 4.3. Protein Family 14-3-3. 4.3.1. Functions Attributed to the 14-3-3 Proteins. 4.3.2. Binding of 14-3-3 Proteins to Different Partners. 4.3.3. The Role of 14-3-3 Proteins in Apoptosis. 4.3.4. The Role of 14-3-3 Proteins in Cell-cycle Regulation. 4.3.5. The Potential of Some 14-3-3 Proteins as Cancer Biomarkers. 4.3.5.1. Down-regulation of 14-3-3σ in Various Types of Cancer. 4.3.5.2. Down-regulation of 14-3-3σ in Breast Cancer. 4.3.5.3. Perspectives. 4.4. Heat Shock Proteins (HSPs). 4.4.1. Structure and Functions of HSP90. 4.4.2. Association of HSP90 with Cancer. 4.4.3. HSP90 as a Therapeutic Target. 4.5. Heat Shock Protein 27 (HSP27). 4.5.1. The Role of HSP27 in Apoptosis. 4.5.2. Expression of HSP27 in Cancer. 4.6. Heat Shock Protein 70 (HSP70). 4.6.1. Structure and Mechanism of Action. 4.6.2. Anti-apoptotic Role of HSP70. 4.6.3. Overexpression of HSP70 in Cancer. 4.7. General Remarks. 4.8. Calcium Binding Proteins. 4.8.1. Structure and Chromosomal Location of S100. 4.8.2. S100A4 Protein. 4.8.3. Association of S100A4 with Cancer. 4.8.4. Overexpression of S100A4 in Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma. 4.8.5. S100A4 in Human Breast Cancer. 4.8.6. General Considerations. 4.9. DNA Methylation. 4.9.1. Detection of DNA Methylation. 4.9.1.1. Restriction Landmark Genomic Screening (RLGS). 4.9.1.2. Methylation-specifi c PCR (MSP). 4.9.1.3. Other Variations. 4.10. DNA Methylation in Cancer. 4.10.1. CpG Island Methylation and Gene Silencing. 4.10.1.1. Proteins that Mediate DNA Methylation. 4.10.1.2. Nucleosomes. 4.10.1.3. Histone Acetylation. 4.10.2. Methylated Biomarkers in Cancer. 4.10.3. Hypermethylation as a Biomarker in Lung Cancer. 4.11. Inhibition of DNA Methylation. 4.12. Concluding Remarks. References. 5 Protein Networks and Protein Phosphorylation in Cancer. 5.1. Introduction. 5.2. Protein Interaction Networks. 5.2.1. Experimental Approaches. 5.2.2. Yeast Two Hybrid (Y2H) System. 5.2.3. Tandem Affi nity Purifi cation/Mass Spectrometry (TAP-MS). 5.2.4. Y2H and TAP-MS as Complementary Approaches. 5.2.5. DNA Microarrays. 5.2.6. Other Approaches. 5.3. Computational Approaches. 5.3.1. Phylogentic Profi les. 5.3.2. Similarity of Phylogenetic Trees (Mirrortree). 5.3.3. In Silico Two-hybrid Method. 5.4. Human Protein Intractome. 5.4.1. Human Intractome Based on Orthologs. 5.4.2. Human Interactome Based on Experimental Data. 5.5. Relationship Between Gene Expression and Protein Interaction. 5.6. Gene Signatures in Cancer Prediction/Classifi cation. 5.6.1. Breast Cancer. 5.6.2. Follicular Lymphoma. 5.6.3. Lymphocytic Leukemia. 5.6.4. Lung Adenocarcinoma. 5.7. Concluding Remarks. 5.8. Protein Phosphorylation. 5.8.1. Introduction. 5.8.2. Experimental Approaches for the Detection and Quantifi cation of Protein Phosphorylation. 5.8.3. Enrichment Strategies. 5.8.4. MS Detection of Phosphorylation. 5.8.4.1. Analyses Using Electrospray Ionization (ESI). 5.8.4.2. Liquid Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry. 5.9. Other Approaches. 5.10. The Phosphatidylinositol 3-Kinase-Akt Pathway (PI3K-Akt). 5.10.1. Phosphatidylinositol 3-Kinase (PI3K). 5.10.2. Akt (PKB) and Its Activation. 5.10.3. Biological Consequences of Akt Activation. 5.10.4. Altered PI3K-Akt Signaling in Human Cancer. 5.11. PIK3/Akt Alterations and Prognostic Biomarkers. 5.11.1. Melanoma. 5.11.2. Non-small-cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC). 5.11.3. Prostate Cancer. 5.12. General Observations. References. 6 Ethical Issues and Initiatives Relevant to Cancer Biomarkers. 6.1. Introduction. 6.2. Background. 6.3. Ethical Committees/Organizations. 6.4. Human Biobanks. 6.4.1. Ethical Issues in Biobanking. 6.5. Large Population Screening. 6.5.1. Screening for Colorectal Cancer. 6.5.2. Screening for Early Prostate Cancer. 6.5.3. Screening for Cervical Cancer. 6.6. Genetic Testing for Cancer Susceptibility. 6.7. Ethics in Phase I Oncology Trials. 6.7.1. Risks and Benefi ts of Phase I Oncology Trials. 6.8. Initiatives Relevant to Biomarkers Discovery. 6.8.1. The Human Proteome Organization (HUPO). 6.8.2. HUPO Initiative Around Biological Fluids. 6.8.3. Early Detection Research Network (EDRN). 6.8.4. Other Initiatives. 6.9. Genomic Initiatives/Resources. 6.9.1. The Cancer Genome Anatomy Project (CGAP). 6.9.2. The Human Cancer Genome Project (HCGP). 6.10. Achievements and Perspectives. 6.10.1. Molecular Biomarkers. 6.10.2. Integrative Analysis of Cancer. References. Abbreviations. Index.

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Book SynopsisAuthored by an international authority in the field,Cancer Diagnostics with DNA Microarrays is a complete reference work on the rapidly growing use of DNA microarray data in the diagnosis of and treatment planning for a large number of human cancers.Trade Review"…a ground-breaking addition…the best manual presently available on the use of DNA Microarrays in frontline cancer research." (Electric Review, February/March 2007)Table of ContentsPreface. Acnowldegments. 1. Introduction to DNA Microarray Technology. 2. Image Analysis. 3. Basic Data Analysis. 4. Visualization by Reduction of Dimensionality. 5. Cluster Analysis. 6. Molecular Classifiers for Cancer. 7. Survival Analysis. 8. Meta-Analysis. 9. The Design of Probes. 10. Software Issues and Data Formats. 11. Breast Cancer. 12. Leukemia. 13. Lymphoma. 14. Lung Cancer. 15. Bladder Cancer. 16. Colon Cancer. 17. Ovarian Cancer. 18. Prostate Cancer. 19. Melanoma. 20. Brain Tumors. 21. Organ or Tissue Specific Classification. 22. Sample Collection and Stability. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisReviews the biochemical and physiological abnormalities in each of the body''s organ systems, enabling investigators to decide if the problem is of drug-induced origin. Much of the material is presented as a series of observations with accompanying questions which should be addressed in order to make an accurate diagnosis. Includes useful flow charts for the management of adverse drug events and examples of specific report forms.Table of ContentsPartial table of contents: DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT OF ADVERSE DRUG REACTIONS. Liver Test Abnormalities (G. Danan). Abnormal Hematologic Values (P. Solal-Celigny). Acute Renal Failure (E. Rothschild). Respiratory Disorders (M. Fournier). Neurological and Muscular Disorders. Abnormal Blood Pressure. Cardiac Disorders. Psychiatric Disorders (C. Peretti). Adverse Drug Reactions in HIV-Seropositive Patients (C. Benichou,et al.). REGULATORY AND TECHNICAL ISSUES. International Reporting Requirements for Adverse Drug Events (E.Weidmann). Harmonization of International Reporting of Safety Information forMarketed Drugs: The Proposals of the CIOMS Working Groups I and II(C. Benichou). A New Method for Causality Assessment: RUCAM (C. Benichou G.Danan). Appendix. Index.

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Book SynopsisImmunoassays are in use in many laboratories and across many disciplines. They involve the use of antibodies to detect and quantitate proteins. The Essential Data Series is a series of handy pocket-sized books which allow researchers to have all the key experimental facts at their fingertips.Table of ContentsHistory and Classification (R. Edwards). Antibodies and Antisera (R. Edwards). Assay Design (R. Edwards). Seperation (R. Edwards). Radiolabeled Immunoassays (R. Edwards). Enzyme-labeled Immunoassay (J. Little). Flurescent and Phosphorescent Labeled Assays (S. Blincko). Chemiluminescent and Bioluminescent Labeled Assays (S. Blincko). Precipitation and Agglutination Methods (J. Little). Dry Surface Immunoassays and Immunosensors (R. Edwards). Data Processing (I. Howes). Manufacturers and Suppliers. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisDescriptive Psychopathology provides a broad review of the psychopathology of psychiatric illness, beyond the limitations of the DSM and ICD criteria. It explores the problems of the current diagnostic systems and discusses the background of psychiatric classification. It is invaluable to anyone who cares for patients with behavioral syndromes.Trade Review'As a psychiatric resident, I feel fortunate to have read this book early in my career to help shape the way I learn psychiatry and to care for patients with brain disease. The book is very complete in its description of various psychiatric disorders and should be recommended to psychiatric and neurology residents in training.' Aaron Plattner, Rush University Medical CentreTable of ContentsPreface; Acknowledgments; Part I. Present, Past, and Future: 1. Beyond the DSM and ICD - a rationale for understanding and using descriptive psychopathology; 2. A history of psychiatric classification; 3. The brain and psychopathology; Part II. The Neuropsychiatic Evaluation: 4. The neuropsychiatic evaluation - principles of descriptive psychopathology and the diagnostic process; 5. The neuropsychiatic evaluation - examination style, structure, and technique; Part III. Examination Domains: 6. Psychopathology of everyday behavior and general appearance; 7. Disturbances of motor function; 8. Disturbances in emotional experience; 9. Disturbances in speech and language; 10. Perceptual disturbances; 11. Delusions and abnormal thought content; 12. Obsessive-compulsive behaviors; 13. Cognitive testing and the psychopathology of cognitive dysfunction; 14. Personality; 15. Abnormal trait behaviors: personality disorder; Part IV. Evidence-based Classification: 16. Evidence-based classification; References; Index.

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Book SynopsisThis revision and reference text for pre-registration and postgraduate optometrists covers procedures for investigating heterophoria, heterotropia, vergence and accommodative anomalies, and the diagnosis of disorders of voluntary eye movement, nystagmus and supranuclear defects, paresis and non-paralytic incomitancy. Both motor and sensory anomalies are discussed together with syndromes involving oculomotor anomalies. Clinical management is outlined in protocols in an easily assimilable form. The new edition includes two new chapters on vision training and case management which will interest optometrists and orthoptists involved in sports vision, developmental vision therapy and the care of ophthalmic patients with neurological lesions. Pre-registration optometrists will find the chapters on routine orthoptic assessment and the professional qualifying examination of particular interest.Table of ContentsNormal and abnormal binocular vision;. Background: orthoptic terminology, surgical principles, the development of orthoptic techniques;. Ocular deviations: motor anomalies;. Ocular adaptations: sensory anomalies;. Clinical investigation of binocular anomalies;. Heterophoria and anomalies of vergence and accommodation;. Exercises for vergence, version and fixation;. Heterotropia;. Incomitancy;. Nystagmus, irregular eye movements, internuclear and supranuclear binocular anomalies;. Professional qualifying examination technique;. Case studies;. References and background reading;. Appendices;. Index. Differential diagnosis of strabismus and amblyopia;. History of orthoptic;. Oculomotor deviations;. Oculosensory anomalies;. Routine orthoptic procedures;. Heterophoria assessment and management protocols;. Vision training exercises;. Concomitant heterotropia classification, diagnosis and treatment;. Acute strabismus, supranuclear eye movement disorders, nystagmus, strabismus syndromes;. Professional examination technique and questions;. Case management examples;. Glossary

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Book SynopsisThere are many problems in working psychotherapeutically across cultures, with numerous examples of failure to understand cultural issues. For example, the ignorance of traditional family structures can lead to major diagnostic and therapeutic errors.Table of ContentsContributors. Preface to First Edition. Preface to Second Edition. Part I: Themes. 1. Towards an Intercultural therapy. 2. The Nafsiyat Intercultural Therapy Centre: Ideas and Experience in Intercultural Therapy. 3. How universal Is Something We Can Call "Therapy". Part II: Interpretations. 4. Interprofessional Consultation: Consultative Approaches in Therapeutic Work Across Cultures. 5. The Doctors Dilemma: The Practice of Cultural Psychiatry in Multicultural Britain. 6. Quantitative Research in Intercultural Therapy: Some Methodological Considerations. Part III: Practice. 7. The Bradford Experience. 8. Familiar and Unfamiliar Types of Family Structure: Towards a Conceptual Framework. 9. Racism and Psychotherapy; Working with Racism in the Consulting Room; an Analytical View. 10. Inner and Outer Reality in Children and Adolescents. 11. Intercultural Social Work. 12. Therapeutic Approaches with Survivors of Torture. Appendix. References and Further Reading. Index.

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Book SynopsisSports concussions make headlines, but you don't have to be an NFL star to suffer traumatic brain injury. In Shaken Brain, Elizabeth Sandel, MD, shares stories and research from her decades treating and studying brain injuries. She explains what concussions do to our bodies, how to avoid them, and how to recover.Trade ReviewA fascinating page turner. Propelled by Dr. Sandel’s exceptional storytelling and clinical expertise, Shaken Brain sheds light on the myths and misunderstandings surrounding concussions, and their consequential impact on so many lives. -- Marilyn Spivack, cofounder and past President, Brain Injury Association of AmericaA thoroughly engaging and enlightening account, this book explores the often perplexing issues and controversies surrounding post-concussion symptoms. A vital read. -- Mel Glenn, MD, Spaulding Rehabilitation NetworkI was a doctor in 2002 when I suffered a traumatic brain injury. Even in my position, it was difficult to find information about post-concussive consequences and care. Shaken Brain fills in the gaps. Uniting clinical research, scientific data, and personal stories, this crucial resource is one that both physicians and their patients can look to for answers. -- Cheryle Sullivan, MD, author of Brain Injury Survival KitThe first step to improving concussion care is improving concussion education. Whether you’re an athlete, a parent, a medical professional, or none of the above, having the proper knowledge about what a concussion is and what to do when one is sustained can often be the difference between a quick recovery and a lengthy one. A book like Shaken Brain offers needed information. -- Brittni Souder, former soccer player and Board Member, PINK ConcussionsShaken Brain is frank, accessible, and authoritative—a crucial tool for sharing medical knowledge. Read this book if you are a traumatic brain injury survivor, a clinician, a family member, or simply interested in learning more about brain health. -- David Cifu, MD, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine and the US Department of Veterans AffairsA physician with over 25 years’ experience studying and treating concussion details what happens in the human brain when it is injured, and how medical providers can help…Emphasizing that it isn’t just athletes who need to worry, Sandel examines the high incidence of concussion among certain vulnerable populations, including the very young, elderly, homeless or impoverished, and victims of child abuse or domestic violence. To that end, she looks at prevention as a public health issue…Her expertly presented and researched work will be invaluable for anyone concerned about concussions. * Publishers Weekly *I recommend Shaken Brain to anyone interested in a deeper, nuanced understanding of concussion/mild TBI. Dr. Sandel effortlessly conveys the information typically found in a textbook with the ease and style of a novelist. It is a valuable resource for patients who have experienced concussion and their families, as well as for the physicians, therapists, and scientists who have made it their life’s work to help them. -- John Leddy * Brain Injury *

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Book Synopsis Learning Clinical Reasoning uses a case-based approach to teach students the basics of clinical reasoning. The first section explains the chief components of the clinical reasoning process, such as generating and refining diagnostic hypotheses, using and interpreting diagnostic tests, assembling a working diagnosis, therapeutic decision-making, and examining and applying evidence, and also includes a discussion of cognitive errors. The second section contains 69 cases in which clinicians "think out loud" about diagnostic and therapeutic dilemmas, and the authors critique these clinicians' reasoning. This edition has thirty new cases from the New England Journal of Medicine and other sources and expanded discussions of evidence-based medicine, clinical practice guidelines, and cognitive errors.Table of ContentsPart I: THE PROCESSES OF CLINICAL REASONING1: Overview2: Diagnostic Hypothesis Generation3: Refinement of Diagnostic Hypotheses4: Use and Interpretation of Diagnostic Tests5: Causal Reasoning6: Diagnostic Verification7: Therapeutic Decision Making8: Examining Evidence9: Cognitive Errors10: Some Cognitive Concepts11: Learning Clinical Problem SolvingPart II: COGNITION AT THE BEDSIDE: A SET OF EXAMPLES12: Introduction to the Cases13: Diagnostic Hypothesis Generation14: Refinement of Diagnostic Hypotheses15: Use and Interpretation of Diagnostic Tests16: Causal Reasoning17: Diagnostic Verification18: Therapeutic Decision Making19: Examining Evidence20: Cognitive Errors21: Some Cognitive Concepts22: Learning Clinical Problem Solving

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Book SynopsisIn addition, each chapter includes a new section entitled describing clinical applications.Trade ReviewA forward-thinking contribution to the field of dementia and is commendable for its goal of striving beyond overly simplistic, formulaic conventions. It would be well placed on the library shelf of the curious and contemplative cognitive clinician. -- Daniel Kaufer, M.D. New England Journal of Medicine A major contribution to dementia research... An excellent reference text for those exploring both the uncharted areas of research and some of the clinical aspects of dementia. -- Matthew Robillard, MD Canadian Journal of Psychiatry A valuable addition to our understanding of the conditions that erode our memory. -- Frances R. Frankenburg, M.D. American Journal of Psychiatry 2005 Timely publication... Stimulating and thorough coverage. -- Mark Walterfang International Psychogeriatrics 2004Table of ContentsContents:List of Contributors Acknowledgments List of Abbreviations IntroductionPART ONE: Background, Concepts, and Diagnostics1. Boundaries between Normal Aging and Dementia: Perspectives from Neuropsychological and Neuroimaging Investigations 2. The Spectrum of Dementias: Construct and Nosologic Validity 3. Diagnostic Procedures for Dementia PART TWO: Alzheimer Dementias4. The Neuropathology of Alzheimer Dementia 5. Neural Inflammatory Mechanisms in Alzheimer Syndrome 6. Clinical Subgroups of Alzheimer Disease 7. Progressive Aphasia, Frontotemporal Dementia and Other "Focal Dementias" 8. "Retrophylogenesis" of Memory in Dementia of the Alzheimer Type: A New Evolutionary Memory FrameworkPART THREE: Vascular Dementias and Subcortical Dementias9. Cortical and Frontosubcortical Dementias: Differential Diagnosis 10. Noninfarct Vascular Dementia: The Spectrum of Vascular Dementia and Alzheimer Syndrome 11. The Relationship of Hypertension to Vascular Dementia 12. Vascular Dementias and Alzheimer Disease: Differential Diagnosis 13. Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome Dementia ComplexPART FOUR: Depressive Dementias14. Depressive Dementia: A "Prepermanent Intermediate-stage Dementia" in a Long-term Disease Course of Permanent Dementia? 15. Depressive Dementia: Cognitive and Biological Correlated and Course of Illness 16. The Nondepressive Pseudodementias 17. Neurobiology of Major Depression in Alzheimer Disease 18. Approaches to the Treatment of Dementing Illness 19. The Spectra of the Dementias Index

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Book SynopsisThis unique care plan text is packed with outstanding features - it's the resource students will turn to again and again. They'll find everything they need to create and implement great care plans across the lifespan.Table of Contents Introduction Health Perception-Health Management Pattern Nutritional-Metabolic Pattern Elimination Pattern Activity-Exercise Pattern Sleep-Rest Pattern Cognitive-Perceptual Pattern Self-Perception and Self-Concept Pattern Role-Relationship Pattern Sexuality-Reproductive Pattern Coping-Stress Tolerance Pattern Value-Belief Pattern Appendix A: NANDA's Axes DefinitionsAppendix B: Admission Assessment Form and Sample

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Book SynopsisPresents up-to-date coverage of routine procedures and their complications as well specialized procedures, quality and infection control, state-of-the-art equipment, medical terminology, ethical and legal issues, body systems, and related diagnostic laboratory tests. Videos, animations, and review questions online help you to excel.Table of Contents PART ONE PHLEBOTOMY AND THE HEALTHCARE FIELD 1. Phlebotomy and the Healthcare Delivery System 2. The Clinical Laboratory 3. Safety and Infection Control PART TWO BODY SYSTEMS 4. Basic Medical Terminology 5. Basic Anatomy and Physiology 6. The Circulatory System PART THREE PHLEBOTOMY TECHNIQUES 7. Venipuncture Equipment 8. Routine Venipuncture 9. Pre-examination Variables and Venipuncture Complications 10. Special Blood Collection 11. Dermal Puncture 12. Arterial Blood Collection PART FOUR ADDITIONAL TECHNIQUES 13. Point-of-Care Testing 14. Additional Duties of the Phlebotomist PART FIVE QUALITY PHLEBOTOMY 15. Ethical and Legal Issues 16. Quality Management in Phlebotomy APPENDIX A: Common Laboratory Tests and the Collection Tube Requirements APPENDIX B: Answers to Study Questions APPENDIX C: Answers to Clinical Situations APPENDIX D: Abbreviations APPENDIX E: English-Spanish Phrases for Phlebotomy GLOSSARY INDEX

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Book SynopsisCoverage includes concise procedural steps with photos; descriptions of venipuncture, dermal puncture techniques, and arterial puncture; information on safety issues and regulations, specimen requirements and clinical correlation, and pre-examination variables; and coverage of order of draw process.Table of Contents Tab 1 Safety Tab 2 Equipment Tab 3 Routine Venipuncture Tab 4 Venipuncture Complications Tab 5 Special Collection Procedures Tab 6 Dermal Puncture Tab 7 Point of Care Testing (POCT) Tab 8 Laboratory Tests

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Book SynopsisTaking an interdisciplinary approach that emphasizes the adaptability of immunochemical and related bioanalytical methods to a variety of matrices, Immunoassay and Other Bioanalytical Techniques describes the strength and the versatility of these methods in a wide range of environmental and biological measurement applications. With contributions from leading authors drawn from varied disciplines in academia, industry, and government institutions, the book discusses the evolution of the technology and explores the wide spectrum of chemicalimmuno methods available, including multiplexed immunoassays. It presents standard and innovative applications of immunochemical and related methods, such as microarrays and sensors, examines quality assurance guidelines, and offers insight into recently developed products and procedures. Meeting the continuing and pressing need for economical analytical methods that can detect trace levels of hazardous compounds in complex environmental andTrade ReviewA comprehensive treatise on the concepts and principles of immunochemical and bioanalytical methods. -Pediatric Endocrinology Reviews (PER), Volume 8, No. 2, December 2010 ... inspiring reading matter for all interested in immunochemical and related techniques. The book is of good quality with regard to content and production, the price-performance payoff is acceptable and therefore it can be highly recommended. -Michael G. Weller, Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM), Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry, 2007, Vol. 389Table of ContentsAntibody and Receptor Molecules. Bioanalytical Methods and Development. Biological and Environmental Applications of Bioanalytical Methods. Practical Considerations.

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Book SynopsisPresents an overview of non-medical prescribing by health professions other than doctors and covers the ethics, legal and patient safety framework. This book includes background information on history, competencies needed (includes RPSGB guidelines) and the moral aspects of prescribing.Table of Contents1. Development of Non-medical Prescribing; 2. Legal, Ethical and Moral Aspects of Prescribing; 3. Clinical Governance and Patient Safety on Prescribing; 4. Principles of Prescribing and Drug Handling; 5. Clinical Decision Making and Evidence Based Prescribing; 6. Prescribing in Diabetes; 7. Prescribing in Palliative Care; 8. Prescribing in Cardiology; 9. Respiratory Disease Management; 10. Prescribing in Oncology; 11. Prescribing in Mental Health.

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Book SynopsisDrugs in Use: Case Studies for Pharmacists and Prescribers helps you to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge about medicines and the practical application to your patients. With an ever increasing shift of focus from theory to practice this book promotes evidence-based medicine and illustrates how you can optimise drug therapy in response to the needs of your individual patients. It will prove a valuable resource to pharmacists and prescribers. The cases have been updated to reflect recent changes in medicines use and this new edition boasts: New evidence concerning optimal care; Additional coverage of situations with difficulties in treatment optimisation; Significant focus on major advances in therapeutics; Self study questions and answers within each case. With self study questions and answers to accompany each case, you will find this a useful resource throughout your career. As a student, it will assist your studies and as a practicing pharmacist or prescriber in hospitalTrade Review"Drugs In Use" focuses on clinical skills, and that is a very useful area for modern pharmacists, both in hospital as well as community... When I was scanning through the book, I got 'stuck' easily by the instructive and fascinating case descriptions...I was learning new things, and this probably is the strength of the book. It helps to translate abstract knowledge into applicable clinical expertise... A good read for pharmacists who are interested in pharmacotherapy." J.W.F. van Mil, International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy, 36(469), 2014. -- J.W.F. van Mil * International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy *"Pharmacy students can benefit from practicing their skills and formulating their own opinion...pharmacists can maintain clinical competencies by resolving these scenarios...written by pharmacists with considerable experience...5 stars!" Melissa M. Ranieri, BS, PharmD(Temple University School of Pharmacy), Doody's Notes, 2013. -- Melissa M. Ranieri * Doody's Notes *"This book provides evidence-based medicine and illustrates how one can optimize drug therapy in response to the needs of individual patients...This is a very interesting and applicable book for pharmacy practice today." Compounding Today, 10(27) 5 July 2013. * Compounding Today *Table of ContentsHypertension; Ischaemic Heart Disease; Myocardial Infarction; Cardiac Failure; Stroke; Type I Diabetes in Childhood; Type II Diabetes Mellitus; Acute Renal Failure; Chronic Renal Failure Managed By Automated Peritoneal Dialysis; Renal Transplantation; Asthma; Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease; Peptic Ulcer; Crohn's Disease; Alcoholic Liver Disease; Rheumatoid Arthritis; Osteoporosis; Epilepsy; Parkinson's Disease; Depression; Schizophrenia; Dementia; Substance Misuse; Human Immunodeficiency (HIV) Disease: Opportunistic Infections and Antiretroviral Therapy; Oncology; Symptom Control in Palliative Care; Eczema; Psoriasis; Anticoagulant Therapy; Colorectal Surgery; Cholecystectomy; Medicines Management; Managing Medicine Risk.

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Book SynopsisMinor Illness or Major Disease is a well-established undergraduate textbook covering the diagnosis and management of the illnesses and diseases frequently encountered in community pharmacy practice.Trade ReviewThis latest edition offers a new approach to the management of minor illness, the most obvious difference from previous editions being the reformatting of the book to mirror the structure of the British National Formulary. The book also uses the problem-based learning approach where minor illnesses are discussed in the context of case studies. A pharmacist and a general medical practitioner or dietitian responds to the case. This illustrates the similarities and differences in approach by two different healthcare professionals. Each chapter ends with a series of self-assessment questions, the styles of which reflect those encountered in university or professional examinations. The book is well structured and easy to use. The tables are clear and concise and the photographs and illustrations are of the highest quality. It should be read by pharmacy undergraduates and preregistration trainees, and it will also be of great value to community pharmacists. -- Laurence A. Goldberg * The Pharmaceutical Journal *The latest incarnation of such a valuable text comes courtesy of the well-established and renowned Pharmacy Practice team at Robert Gordons University Aberdeen... Differential diagnostic reasoning is presented throughout the chapter text, thereby allowing the reader to feel better informed when they ask that question of themselves - "Is this a Minor Illness or a Major Disease?" - when confronted with any clinical presentation... Text presentation is clear, concise and well delivered, with the result that the book itself represents an easily-accessible reference resource for the reader which can be cross-referenced with the BNF... The sixth edition of Minor Illness or Major Disease provides us with a timely update to what is already a stalwart within the Community Pharmacy practice resource library. -- Noel Stenson * Irish Pharmacy Union *Table of Contents1. Introduction2. Gastrointestinal Illnesses3. Respiratory Illnesses4. Central Nervous System 5. Infections and Infestations6. Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary System7. Eyes, Ears and Oral Health8. Nutrition9. Dermatology

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Book SynopsisAddressing all common ailments, organised by system in alphabetical order, FASTtrack: Managing Symptoms in the Pharmacy provides all the essential information needed for managing symptoms presented in the pharmacy.Trade Review"A good basic reference for practicing outpatient or ambulatory care pharmacists that addresses ailments that they may see as well as how to treat them...The book's organization and concise presentation make it a quick read and reference. It provides good explanations of treatment without scaring readers off with too much technical detail. Unique features that contribute to the value of the book include the case studies..., the specific criteria for when a patient should be referred to a practitioner, and the emergency care information where appropriate." Anastasia Shields, BS, PharmD, Doody's Notes, May 2013. -- Anastasia Shields * Doody's Notes *"It is a comprehensive textbook. Helpful to students to remember the concept in-relation to common clinical disease state conditions with well prepared short case studies followed by a few MCQs." Dr Praveen Bhugra, University of Sunderland, June 2013. -- Dr Praveen BhugraTable of Contents1. Introduction 2. Cardiovascular and cerebrovascular conditions 3. Motion sickness 4. Pain 5. Ear problems 6. Eye conditions 7. Athlete’s foot 8. Foot (podiatric) problems 9. Fungal nail infection (onychomycosis) 10. Verrucas (plantar warts) and warts (common warts) 11. Constipation 12. Diarrhoea 13. Haemorrhoids (piles) 14. Irritable bowel syndrome 15. Indigestion 16. Mouth ulcers (minor aphthous ulcers) 17. Head lice 18. Scabies 19. Threadworm 20. Benign prostatic hyperplasia 21. Erectile dysfunction 22. Musculoskeletal conditions 23. Common cold and influenza 24. Cough 25. Hay fever 26. Nicotine replacement therapy 27. Acne 28. Cold sores (oral herpes simplex) 29. Eczema/dermatitis 30. Fungal skin infections 31. Scalp conditions 32. Cystitis 33. Menstrual disorders – dysmenorrhoea and menorrhagia 34. Emergency hormonal contraception 35. Premenstrual syndrome 36. Vaginal thrush

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Book SynopsisOffers an introduction to the sociology of diagnosis. This title presents articles that explore diagnosis as a process of definition that includes: labeling dynamics between diagnoser and diagnosed; boundary struggles between diverse constituents - both among medical practitioners and between medical authorities and others; and, more.Table of ContentsList of Contributors. Acknowledgments. Preface. Introduction: Looking within from without. Sociology of Diagnosis: A Preliminary Review. Diagnosis and Medicalization. Defining Social Illness in a Diagnostic World: Trauma and the Cultural Logic of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. Resisting American Psychiatry: French Opposition to DSM-III, Biological Reductionism, and the Pharmaceutical Ethos. Labeling, Looping, and Social Control: Contextualizing Diagnosis in Mental Health Care. From Talk to Action: Mapping the Diagnostic Process in Psychiatry. “DSD is a Perfectly Fine Term”: Reasserting Medical Authority through a Shift in Intersex Terminology. Resisting Pathology: GID and the Contested Terrain of Diagnosis in the Transgender Rights Movement. Navigating Professional Knowledges: Lay Techniques for the Management of Conflictual Diagnosis in an AD/HD Support Group. The Vanishing Diagnosis of Asperger's Disorder. Hidden Diagnosis: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder from a Child's Perspective. Sick but Legitimate? Gender Identity Disorder and a New Gender Identity Category in Japan. Diagnosing the Criminal Addict: Biochemistry in the Service of the State. Troubling Diagnoses. Sociology of Diagnosis. Advances in medical sociology. Advances in medical sociology. Copyright page.

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Book SynopsisDescribes various known common ECG abnormalities and cardiac arrhythmias with a practical and clinical approach. This book explains each abnormality, including definition, diagnostic criteria, and diagnostic pearls. It shows reproduction of a given ECG abnormality. It is useful for interpretation of ECGs.Table of ContentsPreface to the Second Edition. Preface to the First Edition. Abbreviations. Suggested Readings. 1. Introduction. 2. Normal Electrocardiogram and Normal Variants. 3. Chamber Enlargement. 4. Intraventricular Conduction Disturbances. 5. Myocardial Ischemia, Injury, and Infarction. 6. Diagnostic Approach to Cardiac Arrhythmias. 7. Disturbances of Sinus Impulse Formation and Conduction. 8. Atrial Arrhythmias. 9. Atrioventricular Junctional Arrhythmias. 10. Ventricular Arrhythmias. 11. Atrioventricular Block. 12. Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome (Ventricular pre-Excitation Syndrome). 13. Uncommon Arrhythmias and Electrocardiographic Abnormalities. 14. Artificial Pacemaker Rhythms. 15. Congenital Heart Disease. 16. Electrolyte Imbalances. 17. Miscellaneous Electrocardiographic Findings. Index.

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Book SynopsisAs teachers of neurology to postgraduates, the authors found that most students had a good general idea of the parts of a neurological examination but were unclear about many other specifics. These included, among others, the best methods of carrying out the various tests; the purpose of each test; how to overcome technical difficulties; the true meaning of abnormal findings; and how to avoid arriving at false conclusions. This book details methods that have stood the test of time and additionally outlines some newer methods that are are already proving their value. In no sense is this book either a textbook of neurology or a guide to neurological diagnosis. It does, however, aim to help the reader become sufficiently conversant with specific exam techniques to be able to approach neurological cases with much more confidence. In the sixth edition of this deservedly popular book, the general layout and structure of the chapters have been retained, a chapter on general medical investigatTrade Review"...this is an excellent book and one to be warmly recommended to those in neurological training." J. Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry on the Fifth Edition. "...a balanced and easily read account..." J. Royal College of Physicians on the Fifth Edition. "...a book of proved worth...Such good advice should be handed out to every newly qualified doctor and perhaps some already qualified." BMJ on the Fifth EditionTable of ContentsPart I: The Introductory Stages. Approaching a Neurological Problem. Equipment. The History. First Impressions. The General Physical and Mental Examination. Part II: The Cranial Nerves. The First Cranial Nerve: The Olfactory Nerve. The Second Cranial Nerve: The Optic Nerve. The Third, Fourth and Sixth Cranial Nerves: The Oculomotor, Trochlear and Abducent Nerves. The Fifth Cranial Nerve: The Trigeminal Nerve. The Seventh Cranial Nerve: The Facial Nerve. The Eighth Cranial Nerve: The Auditory Nerve. The Ninth and Tenth Cranical Nerves: The Glossopharyngeal and Vagus Nerves. The Eleventh Cranial Nerve: The Accessory Nerve. The Twelfth Cranial Nerve: The Hypoglossal Nerve. Part III: The Motor System. Development and Wasting. Muscle Tone. Muscle Power. Posture, Stance, Spinal Movement and Gait. Involuntary Movements. Part IV: The Sensory System. Basic Principles for Examination of Sensation. Pain, Touch and Temperature. The Proprioceptive Sensations. Stereognosis, Discriminative Sense and Graphaesthesia. Common Patterns of Abdormal Sensation. Part V: The Motor-Sensory Links. The Reflexes. Co-ordination. Part VI: Examinations of Particular Difficulty. The Unconscious Patient. Disorders of Speech. Apraxia. Agnosia and Disorders of the Body Image. The Autonomic Nervous System. Part VII: The Investigation of Neurological Problems. Towards A Balanced Attitude. General Medical Investigation. The Cerebrospinal Fluid. Neuroradiology and Imaging. The Clinical Value of Electroencephalography. Peripheral Electrophysiology. Biopsy. Part VIII: Appendices. Recording the Neurological Examination. First Examination in the Out-Patient Department or Consulting Room. A Suggested Scheme for the Examination of Higher Cerebral Function. Index.

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Book SynopsisIntroduces the knowledge and skills needed to analyze symptoms, physical findings, and ECG and x-ray abnormalities in order to accurately diagnose more than 50 different conditions that may bring about a complaint of 'chest pain'. This book concentrates on causative syndromes or maladies, from its initial presentation to its etiology.Trade Review"This book...is worth owning. It is not going out of date next year!" William C. Roberts American Journal of CardiologyTable of ContentsPreface. Chapter 1. An Explanation of the Title and General Comments. J. Willis Hurst, M.D. PART I: Skin Disease as a Cause for "Chest Pain". Chapter 2. "Chest Pain" in Patients with Herpes Zoster (Shingles). Calvin O. McCall, M.D. and S. Wright Caughman, M.D.. PART II: Musculoskeletal Diseases as a Cause for "Chest Pain". Chapter 3. "Chest Pain" in Patients with Costochondritis or Tietze's Syndrome. Byron R. Williams, M.D.. Chapter 4. "Chest Pain" in Patients with Thoracic Outlet Syndromes. Vinod H. Thourani, M.D. and Joseph I. Miller, Jr., M.D.. Chapter 5. "Chest Pain" in Patients with Chest Wall Syndromes. J. Willis Hurst, M.D. Chapter 6. "Chest Pain" in Patients with the Shoulder-Hand Syndrome. Mark E. Silverman, M.D.. Chapter 7. "Chest Pain" in Patients with Bursitis of the Shoulder. Stephen B. Miller, M.D. Chapter 8. "Chest Pain" in Patients with Rotator Cuff Tendonitis or Arthritis of the Shoulder. Andrew P. Gutow, M.D. Chapter 9. "Chest Pain" in Patients with Joint Disease of the Cervical or Thoracic Spine. Stephen B. Miller, M.D.. PART III: Thrombophlebitis as a Cause for "Chest Pain". Chapter 10. "Chest Pain" in Patients with Mondor's Syndrome. Stephen D. Clements, Jr., M.D.. PART IV: Neurologic Disease as a Cause for "Chest Pain". Chapter 11. "Chest Pain" in Patients with Cervical Disc Syndromes. David J. Hewitt, M.D. Chapter 12. "Chest Pain" in Patients with Brachial Plexus Neuropathy. David J. Hewitt, M.D. PART V: Mediastinal Disease as a Cause for "Chest Pain". Chapter 13. "Chest Pain" in Patients with Mediastinal Emphysema. Talmadge E. King, Jr., M.D. PART VI: Pulmonary Causes of "Chest Pain". Chapter 14. "Chest Pain" in Patients with Pleuritis. Talmadge E. King, Jr., M.D.. Chapter 15. "Chest Pain" in Patients with Pneumothorax. Talmadge E. King, Jr., M.D.. Chapter 16. "Chest Pain" in Patients with Pulmonary Embolism. Nanette K. Wenger, M.D. Chapter 17. "Chest Pain" in Patients with "Café" Coronary. Stephen D. Clements, Jr., M.D. PART VII: Diseases of the Gastrointestinal Tract as a Cause for "Chest Pain". Chapter 18. "Chest Pain" in Patients with Esophageal Motility Disorders. J. Patrick Waring, M.D. Chapter 19. "Chest Pain" in Patients with Gastroesophageal Reflux. J. Patrick Waring, M.D. Chapter 20. "Chest Pain" in Patients with Esophageal Rupture. J. Patrick Waring, M.D. Chapter 21. "Chest Pain" in Patients with Esophageal Stenosis. J. Patrick Waring, M.D. Chapter 22. "Chest Pain" in Patients with Pill-Induced Esophagitis. J. Patrick Waring, M.D. Chapter 23. "Chest Pain" of Esophageal Origin in Patients with HIV. J. Patrick Waring, M.D.. Chapter 24. "Chest Pain" in Patients with Peptic Ulcer Disease. Steve Goldschmid, M.D. PART VIII: Diseases of the Gallbladder and Biliary Tract as Causes of "Chest Pain". Chapter 25. "Chest Pain" in Patients with Biliary Colic. Steve Goldschmid, M.D. Chapter 26. "Chest Pain" in Patients with Acute Cholecystitis. Steve Goldschmid, M.D. PART IX: Pericardial Disease as a Cause for "Chest Pain". Chapter 27. "Chest Pain" in Patients with Acute Pericarditis. David H. Spodick, MD, DSc. PART X: Heart Disease as a Cause for "Chest Pain". Chapter 28. "Chest Pain" in Patients with Cardiac Arrhythmias. Paul F. Walter, M.D. and J. Willis Hurst, M.D.. Chapter 29. "Chest Pain" in Patients with Angina Pectoris. J. Willis Hurst, M.D. Chapter 30. "Chest Pain" in Patients with Myocardial Infarction. Douglas C. Morris, M.D. Chapter 31. "Chest Pain" in Patients with Prinzmetal''s Angina. David Waters, M.D. and Rabih R. Azar, M.D., M.Sc. Chapter 32. "Chest Pain" in Patients with Myocardial Infarction with Normal or Near Normal Coronary Arteriogram. Rabih R. Azar, M.D., M.Sc. and David Waters, M.D.. Chapter 33. "Chest Pain" in Patients Who Use Cocaine. Jessica Haberer, M.D. and David Waters, M.D.. Chapter 34. "Chest Pain" in Patients with Congenital Heart Disease. Joseph K. Perloff, M.D.. Chapter 35. "Chest Pain" in Patients with Aortic Valve Stenosis. Douglas C. Morris, M.D. Chapter 36. "Chest Pain" in Patients with Aortic Valve Regurgitation. Douglas C. Morris, M.D. Chapter 37. "Chest Pain" in Patients with Rheumatic Mitral Valve Stenosis. Douglas C. Morris, M.D. Chapter 38. "Chest Pain" in Patients with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy. Douglas C. Morris, M.D.. Chapter 39. "Chest Pain" in Patients with Dilated Cardiomyopathy. Douglas C. Morris, M.D. Chapter 40. "Chest Pain" in Patients with Restrictive Cardiomyopathy. Douglas C. Morris, M.D. Chapter 41. "Chest Pain" in Patients with Pulmonary Hypertension. Robert C. Schlant, M.D. Chapter 42. "Chest Pain" in Patients with Systemic Hypertension. J. Willis Hurst, M.D. PART XI: "Chest Pain" Caused by Diseases of the Aorta. Chapter 43. "Chest Pain" in Patients with Aortic Dissection. Joseph Lindsay, Jr., M.D. Chapter 44. "Chest Pain" in Patients with Aortic Aneurysms. Joseph Lindsay, Jr., M.D. PART XII: "Chest Pain" Related to Emotional or Psychiatric Conditions. Chapter 45. "Chest Pain" in Patients with Anxiety Disorders. Bernard L. Frankel, M.D.. Chapter 46. "Chest Pain" in Patients with Depressive Disorders. Bernard L. Frankel, M.D.. Chapter 47. "Chest Pain" in Patients Who Are Malingering. James C. Hamilton, Ph.D. and Marc D. Feldman, M.D.. Chapter 48. "Chest Pain" in Patients with Factitious Disorder Including Munchausen Syndrome. Marc D. Feldman, M.D. and James C. Hamilton, Ph.D.. Chapter 49. "Chest Pain" in Patients with Addiction. Karen Drexler, M.D.. PART XIII: "Chest Pain" of Controversial Origin. Chapter 50. "Chest Pain" in Patients with Syndrome X. Richard O. Cannon III, M.D.. Chapter 51. "Chest Pain" in Patients with Mitral Valve Prolapse. J. Willis Hurst, M.D.. PART XIV: Final Comments. Chapter 52. The Evolution of our Knowledge and Remaining Problems. J. Willis Hurst, M.D.

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Book SynopsisThis comprehensive approach to the diagnosis, investigation, counselling and management of fetal abnormalities and disorders offers practical clinical guidance to decision making. Highly illustrated throughout in an easy-to-read, algorithm format this book is for all maternal-fetal care specialists and allied healthcare professionals in fetal care.Table of Contents1. Fetal anatomy: first trimester assessment; 2. Screening for common chromosomal abnormalities and other genetic conditions; 3. Fetal Anatomy: second and third trimester assessment; 3.1 Head and neck; 3.2 Fetal heart and common antenatally diagnosed cardiac anomalies; 3.3 Thoracic and pulmonary abnormalities; 3.4 Spine; 3.5 Abdomen; 3.6 Genito-urinary tract; 3.7 Skeletal Anomalies; 4. Small for gestational age and fetal growth restriction; 5. Large for gestation age fetus; 6. Rhesus disease; 7. Fetal alloimune Thrombocytopenia; 8. Hydrops in second and third trimester; 9. Abnormal placenta; 10. Umbilical cord abnormalities; 11. Amniotic fluid abnormalities; 12. Multiple pregnancy; 13. Short cervix in asymptomatic women; 14. Fetal infections; 15. Drugs in pregnancy and teratogenesis; 16. Ultrasound guided invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures; 17. Fetoscopy and ultrasound guided thermal therapeutic prodecures; 18. Fetal surgery for spina bifida; 19. Genetic syndromes; 20. Termination of pregnancy for fetal abnormality.

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Book SynopsisThis companion guide to Is This Autism? A Guide for Clinicians and Everyone Else shows clinicians how to assess for the possibility of autism in clients of all ages. Understanding of autism has greatly expanded in recent years, and many clinicians feel ill-equipped or confused about how to incorporate this knowledge into their diagnostic process. As a result, countless unidentified autistic people do not have reasonable access to proper identification or support. This book describes current assessment methods, including interviewing, rating scales, self-report measures, social cognition tests, and behavioral observations. It also provides guidance regarding cultural considerations, common mistakes, and how to communicate with and support clients through the diagnostic process. This very practical clinical guide provides a clear and neurodiversity-affirmative approach to autism assessment, particularly for autistic individuals who have previously beTrade Review"The two-volume set, Is This Autism? A Guide for Clinicians and Everyone Else and Is This Autism? A Companion Guide for Diagnosing, is a towering accomplishment, bringing together the state of the art of scientific and clinical insights into autism with the lived experience and perspectives of autistic people. Sensitively written, meticulously observed, and profoundly compassionate, this book will transform your understanding of autism, whether you're a clinician, a family member, or an autistic person yourself." — Steve Silberman, author of NeuroTribes: The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity"Is This Autism? is just brilliant —genuinely two of the best books I have ever read! Drs. Henderson, Wayland, and White embrace Neuro-Affirming practice, bringing together their clinical and life experience to give a richness that is much needed within the medical and therapeutic field of autism. — Barb Cook, M.Aut., Dip.HSc., Developmental Educator, Director NeuroEmploy Pty Ltd & NeuroDiversity Hub, Founder Spectrum Women"Is This Autism? integrates the voices of autistic people and the latest research to provide a readable, empowering and comprehensive resource for clinicians of all kinds." — Lauren Kenworthy, Ph.D., Pediatric Neuropsychologist, Director, Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders, Children’s National Hospital "This book presents a respectful, rich, and expansive description of what Autism really looks like across individuals. It provides an invaluable resource to help clinicians move past the often inaccurate, restricted, and stereotypical expectations that have historically limited an appreciation for the full "spectrum" of this diagnosis. It is a must read for all neuropsychologists as we all work with this population whether we know it or not." — Kira Armstrong, Pediatric Neuropsychologist, co-editor of The Clinical Neuropsychologist’s Special Issue: Assessment and Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorders"I LOVE EVERYTHING in this book - its organization/structure, the rich autistic voices, the FAQs, etc. I’ve learned so much. I believe this book will be essential for any clinicians working with this population — there is no other book of this caliber as far as I am aware." — Meng-Chuan Lai, autism researcher"The strength of the book comes from the fact that the authors sought explicit feedback, collaborating deeply with multiple autistic contributors, who guided the direction of the book… Finally, our shared experiences are elevated to a space where their capacity to teach professionals, family members, peers, and everyone else is celebrated and maximized." — Dena Gassner, M.S.W., Ph.D.(c), Autistic scholar, Adjunct Professor, Towson University"These important books by Donna Henderson, Sarah Wayland, and Jamell White are easily, I might even say enjoyably, read and provide professionals giving the diagnosis a well-researched way of thinking about Autism. Considering Autism, especially with the upsurge in incidence, I ask, ‘How do we stay curious?’ The answer is to read these books. The expertise conveyed is crucial for anyone interested in autism. The books are a necessary resource for clinicians, researchers and diagnosticians. Without hesitation, I rate them, to date, the most important work in the field." — Rachelle K. Sheely, Ph.D., President RDI"Lived experiences, professional expertise, and research are carefully woven together in Is this Autism — a must read for ALL clinicians to enable them to recognize and better serve the often unseen and unheard autistic clients that come into their offices." — Kim Clairy, OTR/L, Autistic Occupational Therapist "Is This Autism? is revolutionary in its empowering messages for clinicians and for individuals with autistic brains, alike. Drs. Henderson and Wayland are clearly changing the conversation about how autism is understood and diagnosed, and the world is a better place for it. If you have any interest in autism (and even if you don’t!), this book is truly a must-read! I assure you: You have never read another one like it." — Karin Varblow, MD, Pediatrician"Is This Autism? presents current autism research and relevant clinical guidance within an affirming, easy-to-understand framework." — Jeremy Sharp, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist and host of The Testing Psychologist podcast"This amazing book is an indispensable tool for helping clinicians and parents understand and identify the less obvious presentations of autism. It is filled with practical wisdom rooted in the authors’ personal and clinical experience, as well as their enormous respect for neurodiversity. I’ve learned a ton that will make me a better psychologist!" — William Stixrud, Ph.D., Clinical Neuropsychologist and co-author, The Self-Driven Child and What Do You Say?"Do you know what autism looks like in your neighbor, teacher, coworker, or aunt? An abundance of quotes and real life examples bring neurodiversity to life in this exceptional book that does not disappoint." — Theresa M. Regan, Ph.D., author of Understanding Autism in Adults and Aging Adults"Is This Autism? takes you on a personally guided tour into the hearts and souls of autistics. With the knowledge that Donna Henderson, Sarah Wayland, and Jamell White have harvested from decades of personal and professional work, they convey the many twists and turns of the developmental journey of autistics. One phrase stuck with me in particular: "A sense of belonging." This desire to be validated for who we are — no matter how we show up in the world — lies at the deepest core of every human’s longing. Henderson, Wayland, and White show us — with compassion and inclusivity — not only how to be informed about autistics, but how to be wise as well. With solid research, practical suggestions, and moving narratives from the experts who live the neurodivergent journey, we are invited to understand that only by knowing what is on the inside, can we — as professionals and family members — help on the outside. This book will become an essential guide for those of us committed to creating a world that adapts to and celebrates the unique experiences of autistics." — Rick Silver, M.D., Psychiatrist, Founder and Director, The THRIVE Center"This groundbreaking book will revolutionize the way we think about autism. Well researched and well organized, Drs. Henderson and Wayland have created a definitive text that specifies and widens the lens through which we understand autism. This should be required reading for all professionals and lay people who want to understand the world of neurodiversity." — Dr Rita Eichenstein, Neuropsychologist and author of Not What I Expected: Help and Hope For Parents Of Atypical ChildrenTable of ContentsIntroduction 1. Framework: The current diagnostic criteria 2. Knowing when to consider a social cognition assessment 3. The parent interview 4. The client interview 5. Record review and collateral interviews 6. Rating scales and self-report measures 7. Behavioral observations 8. Social cognition testing 9. Traits and diagnoses that can be confused with autism 10. How to organize and integrate your data 11. How to have meaningful discussions about your findings 12. Recommendations 13. The End

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