Nuclear medicine Books

Book SynopsisAlthough mammography is the primary method used for breast cancer screening, screening mammography is limited especially in women with dense breasts, which includes nearly 50% of all women in the United States. Despite improvements such as digital mammography, computed aided detection, and digital breast tomosynthesis, breast cancer continues to be a leading cause of cancer-related death in women. The recent proliferation of screening breast ultrasound has led to increased health care costs and false positives, with only a slight improvement in breast cancer detection. It is time for a better test. This is the first textbook dedicated to the subject of abbreviated breast MRI (AB-MR). The editors are principal investigators in the first multicenter trial evaluating AB-MR. Each chapter is authored by a leading expert in the field of breast MRI. AB-MR only takes 10 minutes or less to perform, has a comparable cost to screening breast ultrasound, and detects twice as many cancers compared to combined screening with mammography and ultrasound. The improved performance of AB-MR is irrespective of breast density, family history, overall breast cancer risk, and cancer characteristics (e.g. type, staging, invasive or intraductal, primary or recurrent). As such, it will likely become a routine screening tool in women with dense breasts. Key Features A background on breast MR imaging including a review of current research data Fundamental guidelines for implementing, performing, and interpreting AB-MR Technical approaches with proven efficacy, including biopsy methods Accurate interpretation presented in an easy-to-read flow chart format More than 250 high quality color illustrations AB-MR has the potential to help radiologists overcome breast cancer screening limitations and change current standards of practice. This book provides radiologists with the necessary tools to quickly incorporate AB-MR into clinical practice, with an ultimate goal of improved breast cancer detection rates and patient outcomes.Table of Contents1. Introduction to Abbreviated Breast Magnetic Imaging 2. History of Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Breast Cancer Screening 3. Current Clinical Evidence on Abbreviated Breast Magnetic Resonance Imaging 4. Technical Aspects of Abbreviated Breast Magnetic Resonance Imaging: The Original Approach 5. Techniques for Performing Abbreviated Breast Magnetic Resonance Imaging 6. Abbreviated Breast Magnetic Resonance Imaging Protocols and Clinical Implementation 7. Interpretation Guidelines 8. Magnetic Resonance Imaging–Guided Biopsy Techniques

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Book SynopsisEssential neuroradiology cases and board-type Q&A review to help you pass your exam! Neuro Imaging Second Edition from Roy Riascos, Eliana Bonfante, and Susana Calle features 100 new cases along with two board-type multiple choice questions for each. This latest edition features state-of-the-art imaging technologies including perfusion techniques, spectroscopy, nuclear medicine, and 3D reconstructions. Updated and new classification systems have been integrated into brain tumor, traumatic spine injury, and intracranial aneurysm cases. For maximum ease of self-assessment, each case begins with the clinical presentation on the right-hand page; study that and then turn the page for imaging findings, differential diagnoses with the definitive diagnosis, essential facts, pearls and pitfalls, and more. Key Features New to this edition, a question-and-answer section for each case reinforces key concepts Easy-to-read bulleted formatting and concise, point-by-point presentation of the Essential Facts enables learning and retention of high-yield facts and skill-building in neuroradiologic diagnosis Online access to additional cases enables residents to arrange study sessions, quickly extract and master information, and prepare for specialized neuroradiology conferences Thieme's RadCases means cases selected to simulate what you will see on your exams, rounds, and rotations. RadCases helps you to identify the correct differential diagnosis for each case, including the most critical. The series comprehensively covers the following specialties: Breast Imaging · Cardiac Imaging · Emergency Imaging · Gastrointestinal Imaging · Genitourinary Imaging · Head and Neck Imaging · Interventional Radiology · Musculoskeletal Radiology · Neuro Imaging · Nuclear Medicine · Pediatric Imaging · Thoracic Imaging · Ultrasound Imaging This RadCases book comes with a code providing access to additional online cases: 100 in this book plus 250+ more cases and interactive Q&A. Master your cases, pass your exams, and diagnose with confidence: RadCases! This print book includes complimentary access to a digital copy on https://medone.thieme.com. Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.Table of Contents100 Radiology Cases

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Book SynopsisCrucial musculoskeletal cases and board-type Q&A to help you pass your exam! Glenn Garcia's Musculoskeletal Radiology Second Edition prepares you to diagnose the full range of bone, ligament, muscle, and joint pathology and is ideal for exam preparation. Included in this book are 100 cases of musculoskeletal disorders, illustrated with clear, high-quality images and now with questions and answers for review. For maximum ease of self-assessment, each case begins with the clinical presentation on the right-hand page; study that and then turn the page for imaging findings, differential diagnoses with the definitive diagnosis, essential facts, pearls and pitfalls, and more. Key Highlights 547 high-resolution images guide the reader through the cases A variety of uncommon and common presentations covering everything from rheumatoid arthritis to fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva Examples of critical cases that must be diagnosed immediately – such as septic arthritis – to avert potential disaster in daily practice and on exams Frequently encountered musculoskeletal imaging artifacts with physics-based explanations Thieme's RadCases means cases selected to simulate what you will see on your exams, rounds, and rotations. RadCases helps you to identify the correct differential diagnosis for each case, including the most critical. The series comprehensively covers the following specialties: Breast Imaging · Cardiac Imaging · Emergency Imaging · Gastrointestinal Imaging · Genitourinary Imaging · Head and Neck Imaging · Interventional Radiology · Musculoskeletal Radiology · Neuro Imaging · Nuclear Medicine · Pediatric Imaging · Thoracic Imaging · Ultrasound Imaging This RadCases book comes with a code providing access to additional online cases: 100 in this book plus 250+ more cases and interactive Q&A. Master your cases, pass your exams, and diagnose with confidence: RadCases! This print book includes complimentary access to a digital copy on https://medone.thieme.com. Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.Table of Contents100 Radiology Cases

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Book SynopsisImaging plays an integral role in the diagnosis and intervention of debilitating, often fatal vascular diseases of the brain, such as ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, aneurysms, and arteriovenous malformations (AVMs). Written by a world renowned neuro-radiologist and pioneer in the early adoption of magnetic resonance (MR) technology, Imaging of Cerebrovascular Disease is a concise yet remarkably thorough textbook that advances the reader's expertise on this subject. The text draws on the author's vast personal experience, case studies, and traditional educational sources, offering didactic dialogue with accompanying images. A practical clinical resource organized into six chapters, this book offers unparalleled breadth in delineating the diagnostic and treatment usages of modern imaging techniques. Chapter one sets a foundation with extensive coverage of modalities and their applications, including MR, computed tomography (CT) and digital subtraction angiography (DSA). Subsequent chapters cover utilization of imaging techniques specific to underlying pathologies. Key Features: In-depth discussion of medical and neuroradiologic/neurosurgical interventions, focusing on the use of imaging prior to, during, and following treatment Comprehensive text enhanced with more than 700 high-quality images Detailed evaluation of normal brain anatomy, as well as gyral anatomy in brain ischemia, an important subtopic Advantages, disadvantages, mortality, and morbidity of surgery (clipping) versus endovascular techniques (coiling and flow diversion) for aneurysms Presented in a style that facilitates cover-to-cover reading, this is an essential tool for residents and fellows, and provides a robust study guide prior to sitting for relevant certification exams. It is also a quick, invaluable reference for radiologists, neurosurgeons, and neurologists in the midst of a busy clinical day.Table of ContentsChapter 1 Technologic Innovations in MR and CT Chapter 2 Normal Anatomy Chapter 3 Hemorrhage Chapter 4 Ischemia Chapter 5 Aneurysms Chapter 6 Vascular Malformations and Other Vascular Lesions

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Book SynopsisEssential nuclear medicine cases and board-type Q&A review to help you pass your exam! Recently, the field of nuclear medicine has witnessed an unprecedented explosion of new clinical diagnostic tracers, radionuclide therapies, hardware, and molecular imaging paradigms. This second edition of RadCases Plus Q&A Nuclear Medicine by Daniel Appelbaum, John Miliziano, Anup Jacob Alexander, and Yong Bradley reflects these advances, presenting 100 new cases and 500 high-quality images. The book covers a wide spectrum, from classic topics, such as thyroid, bone, parathyroid, and renal scans, to the paradigm-shifting concept of "theranostics." For maximum ease of self-assessment, each case begins with the clinical presentation on the right-hand page; study that and then turn the page for imaging findings, differential diagnoses with the definitive diagnosis, essential facts, pearls and pitfalls, and more. Key Highlights The latest radionuclide therapies to treat cancers of the prostate, neuroendocrine system, and liver Discussion of up-to-date diagnostic and therapeutic PET radiotracers, theraspheres/sirspheres, and new cardiac applications for PYP SPECT Recently described important artifacts such as WBC and FDG microemboli, white fat hypermetabolism, and the potentially confusing inflammation patterns in FDG PET associated with emerging cancer immunotherapies Timeless topics include radiation handling/safety and resolving camera imaging errors Thieme's RadCases means cases selected to simulate what you will see on your exams, rounds, and rotations. RadCases helps you to identify the correct differential diagnosis for each case, including the most critical. The series comprehensively covers the following specialties: Breast Imaging · Cardiac Imaging · Emergency Imaging · Gastrointestinal Imaging · Genitourinary Imaging · Head and Neck Imaging · Interventional Radiology · Musculoskeletal Radiology · Neuro Imaging · Nuclear Medicine · Pediatric Imaging · Thoracic Imaging · Ultrasound Imaging This RadCases book comes with a code providing access to additional online cases: 100 in this book plus 250+ more cases and interactive Q&A Master your cases, pass your exams, and diagnose with confidence: RadCases! This print book includes complimentary access to a digital copy on https://medone.thieme.com. Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.Table of Contents100 Radiology Cases

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Book SynopsisLearn the fundamental principles and clinical applications of the diagnostic and risk assessment imaging test of choice for prostate cancer: prostate MRI Although prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in men in the USA, it can be treated successfully if detected early. Disease management has gradually changed to a paradigm that relies on close monitoring through active surveillance in select patients, as well as ongoing refinements in treatment interventions, including minimally invasive procedures. This has resulted in a critical need for a more exacting methodology for performing targeted biopsies, assessing risk levels, and devising treatment strategies. Prostate MRI has emerged as the most precise, state-of-the-art imaging modality for prostate cancer diagnosis and management, thereby creating an immediate demand for radiologists to become proficient in its use. Conceived and edited by a leading authority, with contributions from renowned experts in the field, MRI of the Prostate: A Practical Approach is the first book to tackle this important topic. It provides an overview of the fundamentals of prostate MRI acquisition, interpretation, and reporting. Readers will benefit from a wide range of insightful perspectives gleaned from years of hands-on experience. Key Highlights Prostate Imaging Reporting and Data System (PI-RADS) for prostate MRI interpretation and cancer risk scoring Clinical pearls on the optimization and application of prostate MRI for risk assessment, disease staging, MRI-targeted biopsy, recurrent disease, and active surveillance The emerging utilization of PET and PET/MRI for primary prostate cancer evaluation More than 700 illustrations with one entirely image-based chapter featuring educational case studies Radiologists will learn how to optimally perform and interpret prostate MRI, and referring physicians will learn to integrate it into day-to-day practice. This book is an essential resource for radiologists and radiology residents, as well as urologists, oncologists, MRI technicians, and other medical practitioners who treat patients with genitourinary disorders.Table of Contents1 Introduction to Prostate Cancer: Clinical Considerations 2 Prostate Cancer Pathology 3 Introduction to Prostate MRI Protocols: Hardware, T2-Weighted Imaging and MR Spectroscopy 4 Diffusion-Weighted Imaging of the Prostate 5 Dynamic Contrast-Enhanced MRI of the Prostate 6 Prostate Imaging–Reporting and Data System (PI-RADS) 7 Prostate Cancer Staging and Surgical Planning 8 Post-Treatment Follow-Up and Assessment for Recurrence 9 Prebiopsy MRI and MRI-Targeted Biopsy 10 MRI and Active Surveillance 11 PET/CT and PET/MR Imaging Evaluation of Prostate Cancer 12 Teaching Atlas of Instructional and Interesting Cases

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Book SynopsisA comprehensive, easy-to-use guide on elastography from a Who’s Who of international experts This practical guide is a compilation of firsthand expertise from leading authorities around the world on the use of ultrasound elastography. The stiffness or softness of the imaged tissue derived from elastography provides accurate radiologic diagnosis for disease processes including cancer, inflammation, and fibrosis. It is an efficacious and accurate diagnostic imaging modality that helps avoid invasive biopsies. The first two chapters cover basic fundamental principles of elastography, with subsequent chapters exploring pathology-specific utilization. The authors cover the extensively validated and implemented use of elastography for diffuse liver disease, and diseases of the breast andthyroid gland. They also discuss the potential benefits and limitations for the prostate, spleen, pancreas, kidneys, musculoskeletal system, salivary glands, lymph nodes, and testes. The book concludes with a chapter on potential future applications of this ever-evolving technology. Key Highlights Discussion of key differences between strain elastography and shear wave elastography by individual organ systems Clinical pearls on how to accurately perform elastography and tips for avoiding false-positive or false-negative results Case studies elucidate the targeted use of elastographic findings by specific pathology Illustrations in the breast and liver chapters demonstrate precise transducer techniques MRI elastography as an emerging and safe assessment tool, primarily for the diagnosis of liver disease, with emergent potential for additional organs This book provides key knowledge on visualizing quantifiable differences in tissue elasticity and applying this data to improved treatment strategies for diverse pathologies. It is essential reading for radiologists, sonographers, and imaging technicians.Table of Contents1 Introduction to Elastography 2 Principles of Elastography 3 Elastography for Diffuse Liver Disease 4 Elastography for Focal Liver Disease 5 Elastography of the Breast 6 Elastography of the Thyroid Gland 7 Elastography of the Prostate 8 Elastography of the Lymph Nodes 9 Elastography of the Spleen, Pancreas, and Kidneys 10 Elastography of the Musculoskeletal System 11 Elastography of the Salivary Glands, Lymph Nodes, and Testes 12 Magnetic Resonance Elastography 13 Future Applications for Elastography

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Book SynopsisThis fully revised second edition of Top 3 Differentials in Radiology provides a comprehensive core exam review of frequently encountered imaging gamuts in all major radiological subspecialties. Author William O'Brien utilizes the widely acclaimed format of his first edition, with 330 new and updated radiology cases organized into 12 core subspecialty sections. The last section, "Roentgen Classics," includes cases from each of the previous core sections, with imaging findings characteristic of a single diagnosis. This book reflects content included in the current radiology board examinations with accurate and concise descriptions of key differentials, which are integral to acing the boards. Each case is formatted as a two-page unit. The left page features clinical images, succinctly captioned radiographic findings, and pertinent clinical history. The right page includes the key imaging gamut, differential diagnoses rank-ordered by the Top 3, additional diagnostic considerations, and clinical pearls. Key Features More than 700 high quality images, including advanced imaging techniques Rank ordered differentials organized into the Top 3 and additional diagnostic considerations A high-yield review of important imaging and clinical manifestations for all entities on the list of differentials Imaging pearls at the end of each case provide a quick review of key points This outstanding resource provides radiologists and trainees with a solid foundation of core radiology topics and a wide spectrum of key imaging findings encountered in clinical practice. It is a must-have for radiology residents preparing for board examinations. Veteran radiologists looking for a comprehensive review of critical topics in radiology will also find this book invaluable.Table of ContentsSection I. Chest and Cardiac Imaging Section II. Gastrointestinal Imaging Section III. Genitourinary Imaging Section IV. Musculoskeletal Imaging Section V. Head and Neck Imaging Section VI. Brain and Spine Imaging Section VII. Pediatric Imaging Section VIII. Ultrasound Imaging Section IX. Fetal Imaging Section X. Vascular and Interventional Radiology Section XI. Nuclear Medicine Section XII. Breast Imaging Section XIII. Roentgen Classics

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Book SynopsisSkull base anatomy is extremely complex, with vital neurovascular structures passing through multiple channels and foramina. Brain tumors such as pituitary tumors, acoustic neuromas, and meningiomas are challenging to treat due to their close proximity to cranial nerves and blood vessels in the brain, neck, and spinal cord. Medical imaging is an essential tool for identifying lesions and critical adjacent structures. Detecting and precisely mapping out the extent of disease is imperative for appropriate and optimal treatment planning and ultimately patient outcome. Eugene Yu and Reza Forghani have produced an exceptional, imaging-focused guide on various neoplastic diseases affecting the skull base, with contributions from a Who's Who of prominent radiologists, head and neck surgeons, neurosurgeons, and radiation oncologists. The content is presented in a clear and concise fashion with chapters organized anatomically. From the Anterior Cranial Fossa, Nasal Cavity, and Paranasal Sinuses - to the Petroclival and Lateral Skull Base, an overview and detailed analysis is provided for each region. Key Highlights Fundamentals of skull base imaging, including recent developments in diagnostic modalities More than 400 radiographs, color anatomical drawings, and color intraoperative photos elucidate the imaging appearances of a wide spectrum of disease affecting the skull base, as well as important anatomic variants and pathways of disease spread Clinically oriented imaging approach focuses on diagnostic and prognostic features important in the evaluation of skull base abnormalities Atlas of skull base CT and MRI anatomy provides an easy to access, quick reference for identifying important anatomic landmarks Insights on the pathways of tumor growth and the role of clinical imaging in the management of skull base cancers Critical and contrasting viewpoints from multidisciplinary experts provide a well-rounded perspective This invaluable resource chronicles current knowledge in state-of-the-art skull base tumor imaging with clinical pearls on pathophysiology, prognosis, and treatment options. It is a must-have for radiology, neurosurgery, and otolaryngology residents and clinicians who care for patients with head and neck neoplasms.Table of Contents1 Anterior Cranial Fossa, Nasal Cavity, and Paranasal Sinuses 2 Sellar, Parasellar, and Clival Region 3 Cerebellopontine Angle and Jugular Fossa 4 Petroclival and Lateral Skull Base 5 Open and Endoscopic Approaches to the Sinonasal Cavity and Skull Base 6 Posttreatment Appearance Following Skull Base Therapy 7 Neuroendovascular Procedures for Skull Base Neoplasia 8 Cross-Sectional Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging Atlas of the Skull Base

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Book SynopsisThe definitive work on the diagnosis and treatment of portal hypertension Previously published by the Society for Interventional Radiology (SIR), this fully revised and updated third edition of Portal Hypertension: Imaging, Diagnosis, and Endovascular Management is the first volume in collaboration between Thieme and the SIR. Edited by Wael Saad and written by internationally recognized experts, this authoritative volume is a comprehensive guide to the diagnosis and interventional management of portal hypertension. A potentially serious condition, portal hypertension presents considerable clinical challenges due to the delicate nature of the impacted organs, veins, and vessels. From pathophysiology to the latest state-of-the-art approaches, five major sections encompass diagnostic, medical, endoscopic, non-vascular, surgical, percutaneous, endovascular, and balloon-occluded methodologies, including indications, complications, and clinical trial results. Throughout this book's 33 chapters, a Who's Who of world-renowned interventional radiologists share clinical pearls and step-by-step procedural guidance. Several techniques have undergone significant advances since the second edition was published, including Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt (TIPS), Balloon-Occluded Retrograde Transvenous Obliteration (BRTO), Balloon-Occluded Antegrade Transvenous Obliteration (BATO), and variations on TIPS, and all these are featured herein. Key Highlights Hepatic and portal venous anatomy relative to procedural approaches Nearly 250 figures elucidate anatomical structures and technical methodologies TIPS: patient selection, effects on kidney and liver function, hemodynamic changes, intravascular ultrasound guidance, Doppler surveillance, and utilization for Budd-Chiari Syndrome and liver transplantation TIPS clinical study outcomes for variceal bleeding, ascites, and hydrothorax BRTO and BATO techniques, clinical study outcomes, and utilization for gastric varices Management of mesenteric and portal vein stenosis, thrombosis, and hypersplenism This remarkable book is a must-have tool for interventional radiologists and for all those who care for patients with portal hypertension, from residents to practicing clinicians.Table of ContentsSection I Pathogenesis and Diagnosis Chapter 1 Pathophysiology and Classification of Liver Cirrhosis and Portal Hypertension Chapter 2 Clinical Presentation of Portal Hypertension Chapter 3 Noninvasive Cross-Sectional and Vascular Imaging of Portal Hypertension Chapter 4 Indirect Portal Pressure Measurement and Carbon Dioxide Wedged Hepatic Portography Chapter 5 Hemodynamic Evaluation of the Liver and Transjugular Liver Biopsy Section II Medical, Endoscopic, Percutaneous, and Surgical Management Chapter 6 Medical Management of Portal Hypertension Complications Chapter 7 Endoscopic Classification and Management of Varices Chapter 8 Paracentesis and the LeVeen and Denver Shunts Chapter 9 Surgical Management of Portal Hypertension Chapter 10 Percutaneous Management of Surgically Placed Portosystemic Shunts Section III Endovascular Management: Shunts and Splenic Embolization Chapter 11 Patient Selection and the Effect of Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt on Liver and Kidney Function Chapter 12 Hepatic and Portal Venous Anatomy Relative to the Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt Procedure Chapter 13 Technique for the Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt Procedure Chapter 14 The Difficult Transjugular Portosystemic Shunt Procedure: Unconventional Techniques Chapter 15 The Intravascular Ultrasound–Guided Direct Intrahepatic Portacaval Shunt Chapter 16 Hemodynamic Changes Following the Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt Chapter 17 Budd-Chiari Syndrome: Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt and Hepatic Vein Recanalization Chapter 18 Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt Reduction for Post-TIPS Hepatic Encephalopathy Chapter 19 Patency Outcomes of Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunts in the Stent-Graft Era Chapter 20 Doppler Surveillance of Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunts in the Stent-Graft Era Chapter 21 Transjugular Intrahepatic Shunts for Variceal Bleeding: Results of Clinical Studies Chapter 22 Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunts for Ascites and Hepatic Hydrothorax: Results of Clinical Studies Chapter 23 The Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt as a Prelude to and After Liver Transplantation Chapter 24 Management of Mesenteric and Portal Vein Thrombosis in Nontransplanted Patients Chapter 25 Percutaneous Mesocaval Shunts Chapter 26 Splenic Artery Embolization for Management of Hypersplenism and Portal Hypertension Chapter 27 Pediatric Portal Interventions Section IV Percutaneous and Endovascular Management: Transvenous Obliteration Chapter 28 Vascular Anatomy and Classification Schema of Gastric Varices Relevant to Balloon-Occluded Retrograde Transvenous Obliteration Chapter 29 The Conventional Balloon-Occluded Retrograde Transvenous Obliteration Procedure Chapter 30 Balloon-Occluded Antegrade Transvenous Obliteration and Variations of Balloon-Occluded Retrograde Transvenous Obliteration in the Treatment of Gastric Varices Chapter 31 Clinical Outcomes of Balloon-Occluded Retrograde Transvenous Obliteration and Balloon-Occluded Antegrade Transvenous Obliteration Chapter 32 Management of Duodenal Varices Chapter 33 Management of Stomal Varices

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Book SynopsisComprehensively covers the rich spectrum of radiologic digestive disease interventions Greater understanding of gastrointestinal disease has resulted in an evolving array of minimally invasive and noninvasive techniques. Significant advances have maximized patient comfort, improved clinical outcomes, and minimized morbidity. Interventional radiologists are integral to the management of patients with a wide range of digestive disorders, often providing a critical or sole therapeutic option. The field has evolved from a procedure-based radiology subspecialty to a patient-based, clinical specialty working in concert with internists, gastroenterologists, oncologists, and surgeons. Digestive Disease Interventions edited by Baljendra Kapoor and Jonathan Lorenz fills an unmet need for a comprehensive resource covering interventional approaches. Throughout 30 succinct yet comprehensive chapters, top experts detail image-guided gastrointestinal interventions. A full spectrum of pathologies are encompassed — from benign refractory ascites and biliary strictures, to hepatocellular carcinoma, cholangiocarcinoma, pancreatic cancer, and more. Key Features Management and treatment of portal hypertension including disease knowledge, the use of shunts, and cutting-edge obliteration techniques Updates on recent advances and future directions such as obesity and bariatric embolization and islet cell transplantation State-of-the-art management of liver cancer: GI imaging, staging, ablation and embolization, liver transplants, and Y-90 Treatment of acute cholecystitis, cholelithiasis, and choledocholithiasis 640 high quality illustrations and halftones elucidate techniques This remarkable book is an invaluable resource for fellows, residents, and practitioners in the field of interventional radiology. It will also benefit other medical and surgical subspecialists who treat patients with digestive disorders. Table of Contents1 Intraprocedural Imaging and Navigational Tools in Digestive Disease Interventions 2 Imaging of Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage and Acute Mesenteric Ischemia 3 Portal Hypertension 4 Management of Complications of Portal Hypertension: Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt (TIPS) 5 Management of Complications of Portal Hypertension: Special Considerations 6 Management of Complications of Portal Hypertension: Balloon-Occluded Retrograde Transvenous Obliteration, Plug-Assisted Retrograde Transvenous Obliteration, Coil-Assisted Retrograde Transvenous Obliteration, and Balloon-Assisted Antegrade Transvenous Obliteration 7 Nonvariceal Upper Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage 8 Transcatheter Management of Nonvariceal Lower Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage 9 Interventional Management of Benign Refractory Ascites 10 Mesenteric Ischemia 11 Benign Biliary Strictures 12 Malignant Obstructive Jaundice 13 Acute Cholecystitis, Cholelithiasis, and Choledocholithiasis 14 Imaging of Liver Tumors 15 Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Staging and Clinical Management 16 Management of Locally Advanced Hepatocellular Carcinoma 17 Management of Liver Metastases 18 Cholangiocarcinoma 19 Portal Vein Embolization 20 Ablation of Malignant Liver Tumors 21 Pancreatic Cancer 22 Embolization of Liver Tumors: Technical Challenges and Anatomic Considerations 23 Yttrium-90 Radioembolization of Malignant Liver Tumors 24 Liver Transplant Complications: Diagnosis and Management 25 Islet Cell Transplantation 26 Percutaneous Enteral Access 27 Image-Guided Colorectal Obstruction Management 28 Obesity and Bariatric Embolization 29 Intra-Abdominal Fluid Collections 30 Pediatric Gastrointestinal Interventions

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Book SynopsisTop Score for the Radiology Boards: Q & A for the Core and Certifying Exams is the ideal diagnostic radiology board prep resource. Written by radiologist Alan Weissman, with contributions from dozens of leading experts at renowned institutions, Top Score has a simple ambition: to improve your test scores. The book covers all exam categories, including non-interpretive skills (NIS), physics, safety, breast, cardiac, diagnostic radiology, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, interventional, musculoskeletal, neuroradiology, nuclear, pediatrics, thoracic, ultrasound/reproductive/endocrinology, vascular, and general radiology. Chapters are composed of four types of test cases of varying focus and complexity, each on a two-page spread. Essentials starts with a patient presentation, followed by board-type multiple-choice questions. Details begins with a case presentation, followed by 10 rapid-fire questions, enabling brisk, high-volume learning. Image Rich presents multiple images that require accurate identification, enabling accelerated, high-volume image assessment practice. More Challenging follows the same format as Essentials but adds a higher degree of difficulty. Key highlights High-quality, board-type Q&A with detailed answer explanations High yield "Top Tips" for each case Special radiology artifacts section Image Rich and Details sections aid in rapid and lasting topic mastery Comprehensive review, covering all sections tested by the American Board of Radiology Written by experienced, expert question writers NIS chapter emphasizes proficiency in vital practice-related skills This quintessential home-study guide will help radiology residents and fellows prep for and ace both the certifying and core exams.Table of ContentsSection I Breast Imaging Essentials Cases Details Cases Image-Rich Cases More Challenging Cases Section II Cardiac Imaging Essentials Cases Image-Rich Cases More Challenging Cases Section III Diagnostic Radiology Imaging Essentials Cases Details Cases Image-Rich Cases More Challenging Cases Section IV Gastrointestinal Imaging Essentials Cases Details Cases Image-Rich Cases More Challenging Cases Section V Genitourinary Imaging Essentials Cases Details Cases Image-Rich Cases More Challenging Cases Section VI Interventional Imaging Essentials Cases Section VII Musculoskeletal Imaging Essentials Cases Details Cases Image-Rich Cases More Challenging Cases Section VIII Neuroradiology Imaging Essentials Cases Details Cases Image-Rich Cases More Challenging Cases Section IX Nuclear Medicine Imaging Essentials Cases Details Cases Image-Rich Cases More Challenging Cases Section X Pediatric Imaging Essentials Cases Details Cases Image-Rich Cases More Challenging Cases Section XI Thoracic Imaging Essentials Cases Details Cases Image-Rich Cases More Challenging Cases Section XII Ultrasound/Reproductive/Endocrinology Imaging Essentials Cases Details Cases Image-Rich Cases More Challenging Cases Section XIII Vascular Imaging Essentials Cases Section XIV Physics Safety Essentials Cases Details Cases Image-Rich Cases More Challenging Cases Section XV Artifacts in Imaging Section XVI General Radiology Imaging Essentials Cases

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Book SynopsisAuthored by renowned neuro-radiologist Steven P. Meyers, Differential Diagnosis in Neuroimaging: Head and Neck is a stellar guide for identifying and diagnosing head and neck disease based on location and neuroimaging results. The succinct text reflects more than 25 years of hands-on experience gleaned from advanced training and educating residents and fellows in radiology, neurosurgery, and otolaryngology. The high-quality MRI and CT scans have been collected over Dr. Meyers's lengthy career, presenting an unsurpassed visual learning tool. The distinctive 'three-column table plus images' format is easy to incorporate into clinical practice, setting this book apart from larger, disease-oriented radiologic tomes. This layout enables readers to quickly recognize and compare abnormalities based on more than 1,500 high-resolution images. Chapters cover skull imaging, temporal bone imaging, orbital imaging, paranasal imaging, suprahyoid neck imaging, and infrahyoid neck imaging, for a full spectrum of head and neck pathologies. Key Highlights Tabular columns organized by anatomical abnormality include neck, facial, and skull based imaging findings and a summary of key clinical data that correlate to the images Congenital/developmental and acquired abnormalities including solitary or multiple orbital lesions; and solitary, multifocal, or diffuse sinonasal disease Abnormalities of the skull, craniovertebral junction, tempormandibular joint, infrahyoid neck, anterior and posterior cervical space, perivertebral space, and brachial plexus This visually rich resource is a must-have diagnostic tool for residents, fellows, and practitioners in radiology, otolaryngology-head and neck surgery, and neurosurgery. The highly practical format makes it ideal for daily rounds, as well as a robust study guide for physicians preparing for board exams.Trade Review...an image-rich comprehensive review of head and neck pathology...The large quantity of images adds tremendous value to the book. Additionally, the images are well selected, of high quality, and clearly demonstrate the pathology. -- Neurosurgery This book is an impressive compendium of head and neck imaging cases collected over the years and is presented in such a way to illustrate to and guide the reader when considering a set of differential diagnosis in the various head and neck anatomical subsites. -- Acta Radiologica ...an outstanding way to learn imaging anatomy and corresponding diseases...This [series] is a highly desirable set of books and would be a valuable addition to any neuro-radiologist's personal collection, and certainly to any departmental or sectional library. -- AJNR BlogTable of Contents1 Skull and Temporal Bone 2 Orbit 3 Paranasal Sinuses and Nasal Cavity 4 Suprahyoid Neck 5 Infrahyoid Neck 6 Lesions That Can Involve Both Suprahyoid and Infrahyoid Neck 7 Brachial Plexus

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Book SynopsisLung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death among men and women in the U.S. and worldwide. For many decades, lung cancer was the sole cancer among the deadly four without an evidence-based screening method for decreasing mortality. This changed in November 2011, when findings from the National Lung Cancer Screening Trial showed low-dose lung CT screening was more efficacious in reducing deaths in high-risk individuals than conventional radiography. As such, an ever-increasing number of health organizations now recommend this screening protocol. Lung Cancer Screening by Mark Parker and esteemed VCU Health colleagues, fulfills the dire need for a comprehensive guide explaining the crucial aspects of lung cancer screenings. The first two chapters lay a foundation with discussion of lung cancer epidemiology and risk factors beyond cigarette smoking. Subsequent chapters cover the fundamentals, with clinical pearls on setting up a successful lung cancer screening program, patient eligibility criteria, imaging variances of tumors in the lungs, screening pros and cons, and interpreting/reporting screening results. The evolution and future of lung cancer screenings Detection and management of unexpected incidental pulmonary and non-pulmonary findings Discussion of test cases utilizing the Lung-RADSTM risk-stratifying system for low-dose chest CT screenings Benefits and potential harms associated with mass lung cancer screening programs including false positive, false negative, and over-diagnosis rates This state-of-the-art guide is essential reading for radiologists, oncologists, pulmonologists, and internists. It is a must-have bookshelf reference for hospital radiology and oncology departments, in particular for those setting up new lung cancer screening programs.Table of Contents1 Lung Cancer Epidemiology 2 Risk Factors for Lung Cancer 3 Evolution of Lung Cancer Screening 4 Lung Cancer Screening Pros and Cons 5 Variable Imaging Presentations of Lung Cancer 6 Lung Cancer–Screening Results Reporting 7 Detection and Management of Unexpected Incidental Pulmonary and Nonpulmonary Findings 8 Elements of a Successful Lung Cancer–Screening Program 9 Future of Lung Cancer Screening 10 Test Cases: Applying Lung CT Screening Reporting and Data System (Lung-RADS)

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Book SynopsisSeminal resource on state-of-the-art flow diversion techniques from leading neurointerventional experts From detachable balloons and GDC coils to the recent advent of flow diversion, practitioners of endovascular neurosurgery have been fortunate to work in an era of rapid and exciting advances. The first commercially available flow diverter in the U.S. was approved specifically for a small subset of cerebral aneurysms. Recent experience has demonstrated its utility in treating challenging or otherwise untreatable aneurysms, safely and efficaciously. The design of these devices requires learning radically different methods than those used in the deployment of other, non-braided stents. Flow Diversion of Cerebral Aneurysms by Min Park, Philipp Taussky, Felipe Albuquerque, and Cameron McDougall provides step-by-step guidance on utilization of flow diversion technology in clinical practice. Reflecting the combined experience and knowledge of pioneers in neurointerventional surgery, this comprehensive book fills a gap in available resources. Twenty-one chapters cover fundamentals to advanced concepts – historical perspective to future developments. Key Features More than 100 high quality graphics and illustrative case studies reinforce key concepts Techniques and nuances of Pipeline, Silk (Balt Extrusion), Surpass Streamline, and Flow-Redirection Endoluminal Device (FRED) deployment An overview of current flow diversion devices, discussion of coil embolization versus flow diversion, off-label uses, adjuvant approaches, and hemodynamic modifications Pharmacology, flow diversion grading scales, and post-procedure radiographic imaging Clinical pearls on ruptured aneurysms, intraprocedural/postprocedural complications, and management of aneurysm residuals The ultimate goal of incorporating cutting-edge flow diversion techniques into the aneurysm treatment paradigm is improved efficacy and patient outcome. The knowledge gleaned from this outstanding resource will help residents and fellows learn to deploy flow diverters for the first time and enable seasoned clinicians to expand their neurointerventional radiology skills.Table of Contents1. The Beginnings of Flow Diversion: A Historical Review 2. Theoretical Basis of Flow Diversion 3. Review of Current Literature and Occlusion Results 4. Coil Embolization versus Flow Diversion 5. On-Label Use (Illustrative Cases) 6. Off-Label Use 7. Flow Diversion in Ruptured Aneurysms 8. Pharmacology for Flow Diversion 9. Overview of Current Flow-Diverting Devices 10. Techniques and Nuances of Pipeline Deployment 11. Technique and Nuances of Silk Deployment (Balt Extrusion) 12. Technique and Nuances of Surpass Streamline Flow Diverter 13. Technique and Nuances of Deployment of the Flow Re-Direction Endoluminal Device 14. Adjuvant Techniques to Improve Flow Diversion 15. Flow Diverters for Brain Aneurysm Treatment: Intraprocedural Complications and Management 16. Postprocedural Complications 17. Flow Diversion Grading Scales 18. Radiographic Imaging after Flow Diversion 19. Management of Aneurysm Residuals Following Treatment with Flow Diverters 20. Hemodynamic Modifications of Flow-Diverting Stents 21. Future Developments and Research

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Book SynopsisEssential gastroenterology cases and board-type Q&A review to help you pass your exam! RadCases Gastrointestinal Imaging Second Edition by Stephen Thomas and Jonathan Lorenz expands on the rich study experience that has been tried, tested, and popularized by radiology residents around the world. The new edition includes important variations on prior cases, updated diagnostic and management strategies, and new pathological entities. One hundred new, carefully selected GI cases are focused on helping radiology residents navigate and assimilate a daunting volume of digestive-related information. For maximum ease of self-assessment, each case begins with the clinical presentation on the right-hand page; study that and then turn the page for imaging findings, differential diagnoses with the definitive diagnosis, essential facts, pearls and pitfalls, and more. Key Highlights More than 550 high-resolution multimodality images, including computed tomography, MRI, fluoroscopic studies, positron emission tomography, and ultrasound, visually guide readers through the cases. New to this edition, a question-and-answer section for each case reinforces key concepts. Easy-to-read bulleted formatting and concise presentation of common and uncommon gastrointestinal tract diagnoses impacting the esophagus, stomach, liver, spleen, gallbladder, pancreas, intestines, appendix, and colon. Thieme's RadCases means cases selected to simulate what you will see on your exams, rounds, and rotations. RadCases helps you to identify the correct differential diagnosis for each case, including the most critical. The series comprehensively covers the following specialties: Breast Imaging · Cardiac Imaging · Emergency Imaging · Gastrointestinal Imaging · Genitourinary Imaging · Head and Neck Imaging · Interventional Radiology · Musculoskeletal Radiology · Neuro Imaging · Nuclear Medicine · Pediatric Imaging · Thoracic Imaging · Ultrasound Imaging This RadCases book comes with a code providing access to additional online cases: 100 from this book plus 250 more cases and interactive Q&A. Master your cases, pass your exams, and diagnose with confidence: RadCases! This print book includes complimentary access to a digital copy on https://medone.thieme.com. Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.Table of Contents100 Radiology Cases

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Book SynopsisFour million tons of uranium ore were extracted from mines on the Navajo reservation primarily for developing the U.S. nuclear weapons stockpile. For over 30 years, the Navajo people have lived with the environmental and health effects of uranium contamination from this mining. In 2008, five federal agencies adopted a 5-year plan that identified targets for addressing contaminated abandoned mines, structures, water sources, former processing sites, and other sites. Federal agencies also provide funding to Navajo Nation agencies to assist with the cleanup work. This book examines the extent to which the agencies achieved the targets set in the 5-year plan and the reasons why or why not; what is known about the future scope of work, time frames, and costs; and any key challenges faced by the agencies in completing this work and any opportunities to overcome them.

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Book SynopsisThe quintessential study prep for the gastrointestinal section on the ABR core exam Preparing for the American Board of Radiology core exam can be stressful and at times overwhelming, given the magnitude of current review material. The gastrointestinal imaging section is especially challenging because the examinee must be well acquainted with the aging modality of fluoroscopy, as well as much newer body MRI techniques. Gastrointestinal Imaging Q&A for the Radiology Boards by renowned educator and radiologist Humaira Chaudhry and esteemed colleagues Li-Hsiang Yen, Abdul-Kareem Beidas, and John C. Sabatino, presents 100 high-yield GI cases. The cases are organized in six sections: the liver, biliary system, pancreas, spleen, GI tract, and peritoneum that cover the most common pathologies, as well as more esoteric ones. Key Highlights Reflects first-hand experience from the primary author who has provided board review in gastrointestinal imaging to hundreds of residents throughout the country Covers all body imaging modalities including CT, MRI, radiographs, fluoroscopy, and ultrasound Each case is supplemented by multiple choice questions color-coded by easy, medium, and hard that challenge readers to assess different levels of knowledge and think beyond the diagnosis Detailed explanations of correct and incorrect answers enhance learning This high-yield study guide will provide radiology residents with a better understanding of gastrointestinal imaging and the knowledge to face the core exam with less trepidation. This print book includes complimentary access to a digital copy on https://medone.thieme.com.Table of ContentsChapter 1. Liver (Cases 1-20) Chapter 2. Biliary System (Cases 21-32) Chapter 3. Pancreas (Cases 33-45) Chapter 4. Spleen (Cases 46-55) Chapter 5. GI Tract (Cases 56-90) Chapter 6. Peritoneum (Cases 91-100)

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Book SynopsisThe quintessential case-based review to prep for and master ABR exams The American Board of Radiology Core, Certifying, and Neuroradiology Subspecialty Exams test an individual's knowledge and understanding of anatomy, pathophysiology, and physics concepts important in diagnostic imaging. For many residents, fellows, and practicing radiologists, preparation for these exams involves several months to years of reading text, interpreting images, and answering countless questions. Neuroradiology Q&A for the Radiology Boards, edited by neuroradiologist Michael Iv, features contributions from other academic neuroradiologists at Stanford University who are passionate about education and paying it forward. The primary goals of this book are to help current and future generations of radiologists ace the neuroradiology section of these exams and improve their clinical skills. The reader-friendly compilation of cases, questions, and answers reflects the invaluable insights of neuroradiologists who recently experienced the arduous journey of studying and sitting for the ABR exams. The book consists of a collection of 100 "standard difficulty" and "challenging" cases organized by the categories of brain, spine, and head and neck. A total 70 cases covering a wide range of brain conditions and diseases include 20 challenging cases. Spine and head and neck pathologies are represented by 15 cases each, both of which include 5 challenging cases. All of the cases illustrate specific pathologies and teaching points likely to be encountered on the exams and in the reading room. Key Features Cases encompass every area of neuroradiology and cover the full age spectrum Consistently formatted cases feature two or three high-yield images, followed by three multiple choice questions that assess comprehension of imaging diagnosis, histopathology, and management Detailed explanations for correct and incorrect answers enhance understanding and acquisition of knowledge This must-have study guide will help radiologists prepare for and ace the Core, Certifying, and/or Neuroradiology Subspecialty ABR exams and improve their clinical knowledge, which ultimately leads to improved patient care. This print book includes complimentary access to a digital copy on https://medone.thieme.com.Table of ContentsBrain Cases 1-50 Cases 51-70 (Challenge) Spine Cases 71-80 Cases 81-85 (Challenge) Head and Neck Cases 86-95 Cases 96-100 (Challenge) List of Cases

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Book SynopsisThis book, the second of two volumes dedicated to ethics in social networking and business, presents the future and changing paradigms related to ethics, and morality in our interconnected society. This volume analyzes advanced topics, including new technologies, transhumanism and uberization, to provide a more complex, shared and collective environment into why business ethics is essential for managing risks and uncertainties. The Ethics in Social Networking and Business series is the result of a cross-integration of real experiences (from IBM, society and the Rotary Club), transdisciplinary works in decision making, and advances at the boundaries of several scientific fields.Table of ContentsForeword xiii List of Acronyms xvii Introduction xxi Chapter 1 Evolution and Impact of Advanced Technologies on Humankind and Business 1 1.1 Introduction 1 1.2 Evolution of technologies 2 1.2.1 A challenge 5 1.3 The United Nations: concerns and recommendations 7 1.4 Evolution of production systems 10 1.4.1 Question: Innovation and usefulness 11 1.4.2 Question: Anticipation 12 1.4.3 Toward personification 13 1.5 Emergence of nanotechnologies 16 1.5.1 Characteristics of nanotechnologies 16 1.5.2 A paradigm change 17 1.5.3 Perspectives, prospective and comments 19 1.5.4 Questions of ethics: a new way of thinking 20 1.6 Development of biotechnologies 21 1.7 3D printing and the future of manufacturing 23 1.7.1 Impacts of innovation 23 1.7.2 Some applications of 3D printing 24 1.7.3 Basic questions of ethics 26 1.7.4 How to fulfill ethics with 3D printing? 27 1.8 The future: wedding of transdisciplinary technologies 29 1.9 New opportunities: precision and sustainability 30 1.9.1 Bio-wasting 31 1.9.2 Importance of the precision process 32 1.9.3 Application: oenology of “precision” and the sustainability 34 1.10 The current digitization strategy 35 1.11 Robotics, how and for which purpose? 37 1.12 Cognitive sciences, cognitivism 38 1.12.1 Weak artificial intelligence 39 1.12.2 Strong artificial intelligence 39 1.12.3 False artificial intelligence 41 1.13 NBIC: innovation business models 41 1.13.1 Vertical integration of the technological innovations 41 1.13.2 Horizontal integration of the technological innovations 42 1.13.3 Organization: the new business model 43 1.13.4 “Data is centric” 45 1.14 How to link ethics and innovation 48 1.14.1 Introduction 48 1.14.2 Some practices in innovation 49 1.14.3 Ethical frameworks for innovation 51 1.14.4 Conclusion on ethics and innovation 53 1.15 Conclusion 54 Chapter 2 Ethics and Transhumanism: Control using Robotics and Artificial Intelligence 57 2.1 Introduction to transhumanism 57 2.2 Ethics, robotics and artificial intelligence 58 2.2.1 Differences between computer, human brain, artificial intelligence and thinking 58 2.2.2 We cannot predict the future, as we are living in a complex system 60 2.2.3 People who fear risks are predicting reproducible robots 64 2.2.4 Ethics: why scientists are so worried 64 2.2.5 Ethics and safeguards in business 66 2.3 Ethics and robotics 67 2.3.1 Introduction 67 2.3.2 Some characteristics about the weapons sciences: intelligent robots and wars 68 2.4 Artilects 71 2.5 The world: a hybrid planet with robotics and living species 72 2.5.1 Application of the cobots 73 2.5.2 From the drone to the autonomous car 74 2.5.3 A necessary adaptation 76 2.6 Ethics and the elementary rules of Asimov in robotics 77 2.6.1 Ethics and sustainability 78 2.6.2 General comments 78 2.7 Conclusions and perspectives: the problems that could arise from robotics 79 Chapter 3 Ethics and the New Business and Labor Organizations 81 3.1 Preamble 81 3.2 The context: new BDIs of the population, new opportunities 83 3.3 Major changes in the shared and collaborative economy 84 3.4 Concepts: some definitions and recollections 85 3.4.1 The WTS is a modern market organization 85 3.4.2 Web-to-Virtual Store 86 3.4.3 Characteristics of the new ways of working 90 3.5 Key factors of the new economic models 91 3.5.1 Networking and the uberization of operations 92 3.5.2 Positive and negative impacts of uberization? 94 3.5.3 The problem of consumer–producer and producer–consumer 95 3.5.4 Underlying mechanisms: differences with the present economic systems 96 3.5.5 A social hypocrisy? 98 3.6 The P2P management rules 99 3.6.1 Ethics, liberalism and autonomy 100 3.7 Assignments of means and resources 101 3.8 Uber: a resources allocation problem 102 3.8.1 Ethics 103 3.8.2 Simplexification 104 3.8.3 Complexification: influence of the cognitive approaches 104 3.9 Business ethics: a resources allocation problem 106 3.9.1 Business ethics and goods assignment 107 3.9.2 Modeling ethics with utility theory 108 3.10 Ethics in the business: more perspectives 110 3.11 Ethics in Web-to-Virtual Store applications 111 3.11.1 Introduction 111 3.11.2 Ethics in the new transportation and moving opportunities 112 3.11.3 Four other ways Uber is ethically challenged 114 3.12 GIG economy: are the workers at Uber and Lyft happy? 116 3.13 The real price of innovation 118 3.13.1 Digitization 119 3.14 Conclusion 120 Chapter 4 Ethics and Social Networking 121 4.1 Preamble 121 4.2 Introduction: social networking 122 4.2.1 Main characteristics of social innovation 123 4.2.2 Consequences 125 4.3 Some basic social definitions and principles 127 4.3.1 Inclusion: the main principle of social networks 128 4.3.2 Inclusiveness and virtues 129 4.3.3 Principles of emergence 130 4.4 Emergence and reverse engineering 131 4.4.1 The paradigm change: principle of circularity 133 4.5 Moving beyond technology-based solutions to complexity 134 4.5.1 Changing our ways of thinking 134 4.5.2 Changing the operational context 135 4.5.3 Toward a new toolkit 138 4.5.4 Consequences 140 4.6 How to link ethics and social innovation 141 4.6.1 Introduction 141 4.6.2 Some practices in innovation 141 4.7 Ethical frameworks for innovation 144 4.7.1 Utilitarianism: the greatest good for the greatest number 144 4.7.2 Rights: an individual’s rights should not be violated 145 4.7.3 Enterprise: personal involvements 145 4.7.4 Conclusions 146 4.8 Collaboration and cooperation 147 4.8.1 Evolution: the development of cooperation and collaboration 147 4.8.2 Definitions of collaboration and cooperation 148 4.8.3 Main characteristics of collaboration and cooperation 148 4.8.4 Differences between cooperation and collaboration approaches 149 4.9 Comparison of the different modes of management 150 4.9.1 Implementation of the different modes of management 152 4.9.2 Required quality properties for an optimal management of “collective systems” 154 4.9.3 Methodologies and learning in cooperation–collaboration-based systems 155 4.9.4 Some specificities and ethical concerns 156 4.10 Ethics and mimicry: a natural approach to social networking 157 4.10.1 Artificial life and collective thinking science 159 4.10.2 Application: role of feedbacks in mimicry and ascendancy over the others 159 4.11 Conclusion 160 Chapter 5 Ethics: Misuses and Whistleblowing in Big Data and the Web 163 5.1 Introduction 163 5.2 Some statistics 164 5.3 Problematic situation 165 5.3.1 Data privacy and social networking 165 5.3.2 The root causes of data breach 167 5.3.3 The GDPR 168 5.3.4 Where did ethics begin, and is there good or bad ethics? 170 5.4 Accelerating factors 171 5.4.1 Consequences 173 5.5 Whistleblowing 174 5.5.1 Definition of a whistleblower 175 5.5.2 Two types of whistleblowing – same ethics? 176 5.5.3 Notions of ethics in the case of whistleblowing 177 5.5.4 Public support is growing for whistleblowers 178 5.6 Business ethics: elements of methodology and implementation 179 5.6.1 How to discuss new ethical issues in business? 181 5.7 Whistleblower policies and corporate governance 182 5.7.1 Lack of the above processes will erode ethics 184 5.7.2 Benefits of whistleblower policies and procedures 184 5.8 Conclusion 185 5.8.1 Useful links and further information 186 Chapter 6 The Underlying Mechanisms to Improve Ethics: Virtues, Laws and Cultures 187 6.1 Introduction 187 6.2 Examples of unethical behavior in the economy 189 6.2.1 Example 1: the climate, a common idea of “catastrophism” 189 6.2.2 Example 2: ethics and scientific advances 190 6.2.3 Example 3: ethics, risks and uncertainties in the economy 191 6.3 An exclusive or inclusive society: ethics and social relationships 194 6.3.1 Example 4: social relationships and the “inclusive society” 195 6.3.2 The challenge of aging in a company or in our society: proper ethics? 198 6.4 Better ethics? Some constitutive elements 201 6.4.1 Ethics and virtues: a reminder 201 6.4.2 Ethics, virtue and corporate culture in a company 204 6.5 Ethics and Christian culture 204 6.6 Ethics and the evaluation of a corporate culture: application to IBM 206 6.6.1 Consequence and aggregation of the concepts of ethics 209 6.6.2 Elements involved in a corporate ethics 209 6.7 Ethics and the Rotary culture 210 Chapter 7 Uses of Ethics: Between Virtue, Humanism and Illiteracy 213 7.1 Ethics: an attitude between responsibility and conviction 213 7.1.1 A reminder: evolution and the role of antagonisms 213 7.1.2 Notions of responsibility and conviction in ethics 213 7.2 Ethics: between the exact requirements and the intents of the letter and spirit of the law 214 7.2.1 Introduction 214 7.2.2 The letter and the spirit of the law 215 7.2.3 Ethics is not an ideology 219 7.2.4 Ethics: illiteracy, education and learning 220 7.2.5 The global situation of education and training in France 220 Chapter 8 Ethics, Temporality and Spirituality 227 8.1 Introduction: problematics 227 8.2 Truth: general characteristics of ethics and morals 228 8.3 Ethics and morale 231 8.3.1 Ethics: an open door to transcendence 232 8.3.2 Morality as a limited concept in the content of a law 232 8.3.3 Is there a divergence or contradiction between morale and ethics? 233 8.4 Ethics and spirituality 233 8.5 Application: ethics and bioethics 235 8.6 Ethics, spirituality, identity and religion 235 8.7 Synthesis: hierarchy of ethics concepts 238 8.8 Spirituality out of the religion framework 240 8.9 Beyond ethics: the contribution of religious fact to excluded people 240 8.10 Conclusion 241 Chapter 9 Ethics: Perspectives and the Future 243 9.1 Introduction 243 9.2 The crisis is still here 244 9.3 Post-modernism in detail: the story never ends 246 9.4 Consequences: worldwide governance and hyper-democracies 247 9.4.1 Application to a global governance 248 9.4.2 Ethics and worldwide governance 249 9.4.3 Evolution of hyper-collectivities or communities: impact on ethics 249 9.5 Business ethics: new trends and perspective 249 9.6 Ethics of consideration: a new concept 251 9.6.1 The problem 251 9.6.2 Generalization 252 9.7 Toward a more Sustainable Ethics 254 9.8 Ethics: evaluation and measurement 256 9.9 A future vision of networking and Business Ethics 258 9.10 Main conclusions 261 9.10.1 Ethics: difficulties and limits of present approaches Toward which future? 262 9.10.2 Some comments 263 Bibliography 265 Index 275

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Super-Resolution imaging refers to modern techniques of achieving resolution below conventional limits. This book gives a comprehensive overview of mathematical and computational techniques used to achieve this, providing a solid foundation on which to develop the knowledge and skills needed for practical application of techniques. Split into five parts, the first looks at the mathematical and probabilistic tools needed, before moving on to description of different types of imaging; single-wave, anomaly, multi-wave and spectroscopic and nanoparticle.As an important contribution to the understanding of super-resolution techniques in biomedical imaging, this book is a useful resource for scientists and engineers in the fields of biomedical imaging and super-resolution, and is self-contained reference for any newcomers to these fields.

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Book SynopsisDespite years of research world-over, non-toxic and effective radiomodulators remain elusive. In recent years, there has been a shift towards the use of herbals, which are also apparently being viewed as sources of promising radiomodulatory drugs. This book discusses the potential of radiation countermeasure agents and radiosensitizers of herbal origin, their multifaceted mode of action, specifically the use of the former in a nuclear theatre of operations, rescue operations and deep space missions in addition to their application during radiotherapy.Table of Contents1: Radiomodulatory Compounds of Herbal Origin for New Frontiers in Medicine, Homeland Defence, Space and Management of Radiation Accidents 2: Indian Medicinal Herbs and Ayurvedic Formulations as Potential Radioprotectors 3: Irradiation, Radioprotection and Nigella sativa 4: Modulation of Radiation-induced Damage by Serbian Natural Plant Products: Implications for Radiation Protection 5: Phytoceuticals for Radioprotection with Special Reference to Egyptian Flora 6: Melatonin Mitigates the Damaging Effects of Ionizing Radiation 7: Radioprotective Effect of Citrus and Hawthorn Extracts against Genotoxicty induced by Gamma Irradiation 8: The Healing Potential of Indigenous Essential Oils from New Zealand in the Prevention and Management of Radiation-induced Mucositis 9: Piper betel Leaves : A Potential Gold Mine of Radioprotective and Photoprotective Compounds 10: Dietary Antioxidants and Phytochemicals in Radioprotection and Therapy 11: Effects of Berry Fruits on Neurocgnitive Deficits Produced by Exposure to Space Radiation 12: Diet as a Factor in Behavioural Radioprotection following Exposure to Heavy Particles 13: Radioprotection by the Soy Isoflavone Genistein 14: Propolis and Related Flavoniods as Radioprotective Agents 15: Radioprotective Effects of Ginko Bilboa via its Antioxidant Action 16: Novel Strategies for Protecting Mitchondria (The Cellular Powerhouse) against Low-LET Radiation 17: Andrographis paniculata: An Emerging Radioprotective Agent for Membrane Proteins 18: Mitigation of Deleterious Effects of Ionizing Radiation by Phytoceuticals: Mechanistic Stuides with Centella asiatica 19: The Radiosensitizing Effects of L-Canavanine 20: Withaferin A- A Phytoseroid of Promise for Tumour Sensitization in Cancer Therapy 21: The Radiosensitizer Hypercerin as Adjuvant Therapy in the Treatment of Central Nervous System Tumours 22: Radiosensitizing Activity of the Indian Medicinal Plant Tinospora cordifolia 23: Do Antioxidants Reduce the Efficacy of Radiotherapy?

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Book SynopsisPrepare for success on the musculoskeletal imaging component of the radiology Core Exam! Musculoskeletal Imaging: A Core Review, Second Edition, is an up-to-date, practical review tool written specifically for the Core Exam. This helpful resource contains 300 image-rich, multiple-choice questions with detailed explanations of right and wrong answers, fully revised content, high-yield tables for easy review, and additional eBook questions to ensure you’re ready for the Core Exam or recertification exam. Features questions in all exam areas, including imaging basics, normal anatomy, congenital and developmental spine/extremity anomalies and dysplasias, infection, tumors and tumor-like conditions, trauma, metabolic and hematologic disorders, arthropathy, and more. Accompanies each question with 1 or 2 high-quality radiographs, CT, MR, or ultrasound images. Provides concise answers with explanations of each choice followed by relevant, up-to-date references. Follows the structure and content of what you’ll encounter on the test, conveniently organized by topic. Enrich Your eBook Reading Experience Read directly on your preferred device(s), such as computer, tablet, or smartphone. Easily convert to audiobook, powering your content with natural language text-to-speech.

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Book SynopsisPrepare for success on the thoracic imaging component of the radiology Core Exam! Thoracic Imaging: A Core Review, 2nd Edition, is an up-to-date, practical review tool written specifically for the Core Exam. This helpful resource contains 300 image-rich, multiple-choice questions with detailed explanations of right and wrong answers, fully revised content, and additional eBook questions to ensure you’re ready for the Core Exam or recertification exam. Features questions in all exam areas, including imaging basics, normal anatomy, ICU radiographs, pulmonary pathology, pleural disease, vascular diseases relevant to thoracic imaging, and trauma. Questions accompanied with 1 or 2 high-quality radiographs, CT, MR, or ultrasound images. Provides concise answers with explanations of each choice followed by relevant, up-to-date references. Follows the structure and content of what you’ll encounter on the test, conveniently organized by topic. Enrich Your eBook Reading Experience Read directly on your preferred device(s), such as computer, tablet, or smartphone. Easily convert to audiobook, powering your content with natural language text-to-speech.

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Book SynopsisSelected as a Doody’s Core Title for 2023! Prepare for success on the cardiac imaging component of the radiology Core Exam! Cardiac Imaging: A Core Review, 2nd Edition, by Drs. Jean Jeudy and Sachin Malik, is an up-to-date, practical review tool written specifically for the Core Exam. This helpful resource contains 300 image-rich, multiple-choice questions with detailed explanations of right and wrong answers, fully revised content, high-yield tables for easy review, and additional eBook questions to ensure you’re ready for the Core Exam or recertification exam. Features questions in all exam areas, including basic imaging, normal anatomy, all diseases relative to cardiac imaging, all modalities, and postoperative appearances of devices. Features over 200 high-resolution images. Provides concise answers with explanations of each choice followed by relevant, up-to-date references. Follows the structure and content of what you’ll encounter on the test, conveniently organized by topic. Enrich Your eBook Reading Experience Read directly on your preferred device(s), such as computer, tablet, or smartphone. Easily convert to audiobook, powering your content with natural language text-to-speech.

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Book SynopsisThis atlas is a concise but comprehensive guide to the diverse patterns of response to immunotherapy as observed on Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography (PET/CT) and other conventional imaging modalities, including CT and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). The purpose for this publication is to fill the gap between the growing clinical relevance and utilization of immunotherapy in medical oncology, mainly based on checkpoint inhibitors, and the need for experienced imagers with reliable tools assessing response to treatment. A series of disease-oriented chapters will present the imaging findings during immunotherapy in the major oncological settings, with helpful comparison of functional (PET/CT) and morphological (CT/MRI) patterns of response in individual cases. To complete the atlas, a dedicated chapter will focus on major pitfalls and immune-related adverse events (irAEs) affecting image interpretation during the course of immunotherapy. The concluding chapter will lastly examine the available data and potential developments of immuno-PET, which is considered as the novel frontier of research in this oncological scenario. The atlas will be of high value for radiologists and nuclear medicine specialists at all levels of experience.Trade Review“This publication is one of the first publications in the field ... . In relation to the innovative content, presented and explained by great experts, this atlas is recommended for diagnostic imagers, who already work with hybrid machines, for students of radiology and nuclear medicine, and for all those interested in immunotherapy. This atlas helps in the correct use of innovative therapies in an oncological reality which is already widely used, although not always appropriately.” (Luigi Mansi, European Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, Vol. 48, 2021)Table of ContentsPART I BRIEF INTRODUCTION:1.Immunotherapy in oncology 2.Evolution of response criteria Part II DIESEASE-ORIENTED APPLICATIONS:3.CNS 4.Thorax 5.Melanoma 6.Gastrointestinal 7.Genitourinary8.Hematologic 9.Other tumor types PART III PITFALLS AND IMMUNE-RELATED ADVERSE EVENTS (IrAEs) PART IV IMMUNO-PET

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Book SynopsisThis book, edited by leading experts in radiology, nuclear medicine, and radiation oncology, offers a wide-ranging, state of the art overview of the specifics and the benefits of a multidisciplinary approach to the use of imaging in image-guided radiation treatments for different tumor types. The entire spectrum of the most important cancers treated by radiation are covered, including CNS, head and neck, lung, breast, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and gynecological tumors. The opening sections of the book address background issues and a range of important technical aspects. Detailed information is then provided on the use of different imaging techniques for T staging and target volume delineation, response assessment, and follow-up in various parts of the body. The focus of the book ensures that it will be of interest for a multidisciplinary forum of readers comprising radiation oncologists, nuclear medicine physicians, radiologists and other medical professionals. Trade Review“This book does provide a valuable overview of many of the difficulties in the different imaging modalities in this complex and fast changing area. … this is an excellent overview of a wide ranging and developing subject.” (David Maudgil, RAD Magazine, April, 2021)Table of Contents

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Book SynopsisThe aim of this book is to provide concise information and quick reference on the basics and practice of PET/CT for beginners. The chapters are written by Nuclear Medicine experts from different countries with enormous experience in PET/CT practice. Starting with the basics of PET/CT describing physics and the use of radiopharmaceuticals in PET/CT, the book explores the principle of PET/CT in radiotherapy planning. The last five chapters explore normal variation, pitfalls and artefacts commonly seen with various routinely used PET radiotracers. The text is enriched by tables and highlighted clinical cases for better understanding. This book will be of interest mostly to nuclear medicine physicians and radiologists, but it may be appealing also to a wider medical community including oncologists and radiotherapists.Table of ContentsChapter 1. Basic Principles of PET-CT imaging.- Chapter 2: Physics of PET and Respiratory Gating.- Chapter 3. The Physics of PET/CT for Radiotherapy Planning.- Chapter 4. 18F-FDG and Non-FDG PET Radiopharmaceuticals.- Chapter 5. PET/CT imaging: Patient instructions and preparation.- Chapter 6.18F-FDG PET/CT Imaging: Normal variants, pitfalls and artefacts.-Chapter 7: 68Ga-DOTA-peptides PET-CT: Physiological biodistribution, variants and pitfalls.- Chapter 8. 18F-methylcholine (FCH) PET-CT imaging: Physiological distribution, pitfalls and imaging pearls.- Chapter 9: 68Ga-PSMA PET/CT: Normal Variants, Pitfalls and Artefacts.- Chapter 10: 18F-NaF PET-CT Imaging.

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Book SynopsisThis book provides an up-to-date summary of the latest scientific developments on the use of PET-CT imaging in Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (NHL). It encompasses the entire spectrum of NHL – from pathology to radiological and PET-CT imaging and to the management of NHL. The highlight of the book is the excellent pictorial depiction of normal variants, pitfalls and artifacts while exploring the different types of NHL and its manifestations. Each chapter, written by well-known and experienced oncologists and physicians, is enriched by a wide range of images to ensure a clear concept of PET-CT imaging in NHL and will definitely keep the readers interested.This book will be a useful tool for nuclear physicians, radiologists, referring clinicians and oncologists, as well as para-medical staff working in this field.Table of ContentsChapter 1 - Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma.- Chapter 2 - Pathology of Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma.- Chapter 3 - Management of Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma.- Chapter 4 – Radiological imaging in Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma.- Chapter 5 – PET-CT in Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma.- Chapter 6 – PET-CT: Normal variants, artefacts and pitfalls in Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma.- Chapter 7 – PET-CT in Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma: Teaching cases.

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Book SynopsisThis book, now in its fourth edition, aims to promote a deeper understanding of the scientific and clinical basis of nuclear medicine and the new directions in medical imaging. The new edition has been revised and updated significantly to reflect recent changes and to ensure that the contents are in line with likely future directions. In addition to that, chapters have been reorganized in order to simplify the contents and to increase the readability. The book starts by providing essential information on general pathophysiology, cell biology and biologic effects of ionizing radiation followed by the mechanisms of radiopharmaceutical localization in different tissues and cells. This is followed by a series of chapters that covers all relevant organ systems presenting the basic knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathology and relating them to the clinical utilization of various scintigraphic modalities. The final chapter is devoted to the basis of therapeutic applications of nuclear medicine. The book will prove invaluable to all with an interest in the pathophysiologic basis of Nuclear Medicine, including nuclear medicine professionals, radiologists, surgeons, pediatricians and internal medicine physicians.Table of ContentsChapter 1 : General concepts of Pathophysiology Chapter 2 : Cell biology and biologic effects of ionizing radiation Chapter 3 : Basis of Radiopharmaceutical uptake Chapter 4 : Basis of inflammation imaging Chapter 5 : Basis of Musculoskeletal imaging Chapter 6 : Basis of endocrine system imaging Chapter 7 : Basis of Genitourinary system imaging Chapter 8 : Basis of respiratory system imaging Chapter 9 : Basis of cardiovascular system imaging Chapter 10 : Basis of digestive system imaging Chapter 11 : Basis of CNS imaging Chapter 12 : Basis of oncologic imaging Chapter 13 : Basis of therapeutic radionuclide therapy

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Book SynopsisThis book presents in a consistent format data on ~50 PET radiopharmaceuticals in clinical use. Parameters include basic chemical data, normal biodistribution and excretion, activity administered, radiation dosimetry, patient preparation, and clinical utility, together with a few key references. In some cases a representative image is presented. The organisation is first by clinical specialty (oncology, cardiology, neurology) and within each section by radionuclide (F-18, C-11, etc). This book will be of interest mostly to nuclear medicine physicians and trainees, but also to a wider medical community including radiologists, oncologists and radiotherapists.Table of ContentsChapter 1: Oncology – 18F-labelled agents.- Chapter 2: Oncology – 11C-labelled agents.- Chapter 3: Oncology – 68Ga-labelled agents.- Chapter 4: Oncology – other agents.- Chapter 5: Cardiology – 18F-labelled agents.- Chapter 6: Cardiology – other agents.- Chapter 7: Neurology – 18F-labelled agents.- Chapter 8: Neurology – 11C-labelled agents.- Chapter 9: Neurology – 15O-labelled agents.

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Book SynopsisThis open access textbook focuses on the various aspects of radiobiology. The goal of radiobiological research is to better understand the effects of radiation exposure at the cellular and molecular levels in order to determine the impact on health. This book offers a unique perspective, by covering not only radiation biology but also radiation physics, radiation oncology, radiotherapy, radiochemistry, radiopharmacy, nuclear medicine, space radiation biology & physics, environmental and human radiation protection, nuclear emergency planning, molecular biology and bioinformatics, as well as the ethical, legal and social considerations related to radiobiology. This range of disciplines contributes to making radiobiology a broad and rather complex topic. This textbook is intended to provide a solid foundation to those interested in the basics and practice of radiobiological science. It is a learning resource, meeting the needs of students, scientists and medical staff with an interest in this rapidly evolving discipline, as well as a teaching tool, with accompanying teaching material to help educators.Table of ContentsHistory of Radiation Biology.-Basic Concepts of Radiation Biology.-Molecular Radiation Biology.-Mechanistic, Modelling and Dosimetric Radiation Biology.-Clinical Radiobiology for Radiation Oncology.-Radiobiology of Combining Radiotherapy with other Cancer Treatment Modalities.-Individual Radiation Sensitivity and Biomarkers.-Radiobiology of Accidental, Public and Occupational Exposures.-Environmental Radiobiology.-Space Radiobiology.-Radioprotectors, Radiomitigators and Radiosensitizers.-Ethical, Legal, Social and Epistemological Considerations of Radiation Exposure.

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Book SynopsisThis open access book deals with imaging of the abdomen and pelvis, an area that has seen considerable advances over the past several years, driven by clinical as well as technological developments. The respective chapters, written by internationally respected experts in their fields, focus on imaging diagnosis and interventional therapies in abdominal and pelvic disease; they cover all relevant imaging modalities, including magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography, ultrasound, and positron emission tomography. As such, the book offers a comprehensive review of the state of the art in imaging of the abdomen and pelvis. IDKD books are extensively re-written every four years. As a result, they offer a comprehensive review of the state of the art in imaging. The book is clearly structured with learning objectives, abstracts, subheadings, tables and take-home points, supported by design elements to help readers easily navigate through the text. As an IDKD book, it is particularly valuable for general radiologists, radiology residents, and interventional radiologists who want to update their diagnostic knowledge, and for clinicians interested in imaging as it relates to their speciality. Table of ContentsEmergency radiology of the abdomen and pelvis (inkl. trauma).- Imaging infectious disease of the abdomen (including COVID).- Staging and monitoring of oncologic disease with emphasis on standardized reporting and hybrid imaging.- Benign and malignant diseases of the colon and rectum.- Retroperitoneal masses.- Diffuse liver disease.- Focal liver disease.- Diseases of the gall bladder and biliary tree.- Diseases of the pancreas.- Adrenal disease.- Benign and malignant renal disease.- Update on immunotherapies: the role of the radiologists in the era of precision medicine.- Benign disease of the uterus.- Malignant disease of the uterus.- Adnexal disease.- Prostate MRI.- Pathways for spread of disease in the abdomen.- Small bowel disease.- Congenital and acquired pathologies of the pediatric gastro-intestinal tract.- Congenital and acquired pathologies of the pediatric uro-genital tract.

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Book SynopsisThis open access book provides basic concepts on Integrated Diagnostics and Theranostics with special emphasis on different human thyroid diseases. Thyroid diseases are increasingly detected (incidentally in many cases) but are clinically negligible in a significant proportion of patients. Accordingly, it is urgent to move from the simple disease detection to a reliable disease characterization in order to concentrate efforts on patients in need of tailored disease management. The current scenario of in vitro and in vivo diagnostics, is fastly moving toward the Integrated Diagnostics (i.e. convergence of imaging, pathology and laboratory tests with advanced information technology). Furthermore, the integration of different information will aid clinicians to properly select treatments and stratify patients’ prognosis over time. Theranostics is a perfect paradigm of such integrated approach and radioiodine, indicated for benign and malignant thyroid disease management, was the first and is still the mostly used theranostic agent in medicine. Featuring basics concepts and clinical cases discussions the Atlas will be an invaluable tool for clinicians, laboratory specialists, imaging physicians and biomedical technologists involved in diagnosis and therapy of thyroid diseases.Trade Review“This book is open access, which means that you have free and unlimited admission to it … . this book is useful for all those interested in updating themselves in the field of diagnosis and therapy of thyroid diseases. … I strongly suggest to acquire this book, eventually also purchasing a paper copy for your department.” (Luigi Mansi, European Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, Vol. 50 (13), 2023)Table of ContentsIntegrated Diagnostics: the future of Diagnostic Medicine?Artificial intelligence and machine learning in integrated diagnosticThyroid dysfunctions: integrate to simplifyIntegrated thyroid imaging: ultrasound and scintigraphyNon-invasive imaging-biomarkers of thyroid nodules with indeterminate cytologyRadioiodine Theranostics of benign thyroid diseasesRadioiodine Theranostics of differentiated thyroid carcinomaBiomarkers and molecular imaging in postoperative DTC managementDefinition of radioactive iodine refractory thyroid cancer AND REDIFFERENTIATION STRATEGIESIntegrated Diagnostics and Theranostics of Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma and Related Syndromes

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Book SynopsisThe textbook begins with exercises related to radioactive sources and decay schemes. The problems covered include series decay and how to determine the frequency and energy of emitted particles in disintegrations. The next chapter deals with the interaction of ionizing radiation, including the treatment of photons and charged particles. The main focus is on applications based on the knowledge of interaction, to be used in subsequent work and courses. The textbook then examines detectors and measurements, including both counting statistics and properties of pulse detectors. The chapter that follows is dedicated to dosimetry, which is a major subject in medical radiation physics. It covers theoretical applications, such as different equilibrium situations and cavity theories, as well as experimental dosimetry, including ionization chambers and solid state and liquid dosimeters. A shorter chapter deals with radiobiology, where different cell survival models are considered. The last chapter concerns radiation protection and health physics. Both radioecology and radiation shielding calculations are covered. The textbook includes tables to simplify the solutions of the exercises, but the reader is mainly referred to important websites for importing necessary data.

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Book SynopsisNuclear chemistry represents a vital fi eld of basic and applied research. This Volume 1 Nuclear- and Radiochemistry: Introduction describes the relevant parameters of stable and unstable atomic nuclei, the various modes of radioactive transformations, the corresponding types of radiation, and fi nally the mechanisms of nuclear reactions. The 2nd edition has updated the chapters throughout with additional material. The reader is also referred to the new edition of Volume 2 Nuclear- and Radiochemistry: Modern Applications.

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Book SynopsisFeatures more than 500 line drawings and images The critically acclaimed Vascular Diagnosis of Ultrasound returns in a new two-volume second edition, offering the most comprehensive information available on the broad spectrum of vascular ultrasound applications. Volume 1: Cerebral and Peripheral Vessels retains the accessible design and structure of the first edition to discuss the available ultrasound technologies, including continuous and pulsed-wave Doppler mode, b-mode, and conventional and color-coded duplex analysis in frequency and amplitude power modes. This text covers anatomy, physiology, normal and abnormal findings, test accuracy and sensitivity, providing the reader with the information essential to managing common clinical situations. Highlights: Provides comprehensive coverage of vascular ultrasonography in the arteries and veins of the cerebral circulation and the peripheral upper and lower limb circulation Compares other diagnostic methods used in each region, such as conventional and noninvasive MR angiography Assesses recent developments in ultrasound technology, including tissue perfusion studies, 3D and 4D imaging, contrast enhancement and microbubble applications, and their diagnostic, technological, and therapeutic implications Challenging case studies for both the novice and the expert to review With contributions from experts in the field and more than 500 line drawings and images, this text is an indispensable reference for radiologists, vascular surgeons, and residents and students in these specialties. Trade ReviewThe chapters dedicated to the exploration of intracranial vessels, arteries, and veins are all of high quality and are a pleasure to read. Reading the second chapter is entrancing. The seventh chapter..is of exceptional quality, both for iconography and for the richness of the information provided. This volume, with its text illustrated by a rich and informative iconography and by an ample bibliography, is to be used, in particular, by experienced sonographers. Its place is in the library of anyone specialized in vascular imaging.--Clinical ImagingThis is a practical introductory manual to the study of arteries and veins in the cerebral and peripheral circulation and boasts more than 500 illustrations including drawings and ultrasound images. This is a well-written reference book, ideal for teaching purposes and an excellent guide for those about to embark on the study of the anatomy and pathology of the vascular system.--Rivista di NeuroradiologiaTable of Contents1 Physics and Technology of Ultrasound 2 Extracranial Cerebral Arteries 3 Intracranial Cerebral Arteries 4 Cerebral Veins 5 Peripheral Arteries 6 Peripheral Veins 7 Case Histories 8 Glossary

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Book SynopsisRadiographic positioning - comprehensive and concise Now in its second edition, Pocket Atlas of Radiographic Positioning is a practical how-to guide that provides the detailed information you need to reproducibly obtain high-quality radiographic images for optimal evaluation and interpretation of normal, abnormal, and pathological anatomic findings. It shows positioning techniques for all standard examinations in conventional radiology, with and without contrast, as well as basic positioning for CT and MRI. For each type of study a double-page spread features an exemplary radiograph, positioning sketches, and helpful information on imaging technique and parameters, criteria for the best radiographic view, and patient preparation. Clearly organized to be used in day-to-day practice, the atlas serves as an ideal companion to Moeller and Reif's Pocket Atlas of Radiographic Anatomy and their three-volume Pocket Atlas of Cross-Sectional Anatomy. Highlights of the second edition: New chapters on positioning in MRI and CT, including multislice CT A greatly expanded section on mammography Special features, including information on the advantages of a specific view, variations of positions, and practical tips and tricks Nearly 500 excellent radiographs and drawings demonstrating the relationship between correct patient positioning and effective diagnostic images Pocket Atlas of Radiographic Positioning, Second Edition is an excellent desk or pocket reference for radiologists, radiology residents, and for radiologic technologists.Trade ReviewAny pocket-sized handbook that provides in-depth coverage of multiple medical imaging modalities is a rare and remarkable thing. The second edition of Pocket Atlas of Radiographic Positioning is just such a book, containing nearly every modality, including conventional radiography, CT, MRI, angiography, and mammography...a valuable, easy-to-use desk or pocket reference for medical imaging professionals at every level.--ADVANCE for Imaging & Radiation OncologyWe suggest this publication not only to radiologists, radiology residents, radiologic technologists and technicians, but also to professionals and students working in nuclear medicine to acquire autonomous knowledge of instruments and information. European Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molekular Imaging March 2010This pocket book presents in a condensed but comprehensive manner the proper positioning for all radiographic procedures...This second edition has been enriched by new chapters on positioning in MRI and CT, including multislice CT, and by an expanded section on mammography...Each positioning is documented by clear drawings and by the related radiological image, except for the positions in CT and MR studies, which are presented by drawings, albeit very demonstrative...a solid companion to the three volumes Pocket Atlas of Sectional Anatomy, in which the same authors present, in a comprehensive and clear manner, the basic positioning and related radiographic images for CT and MR...will be of great value in the day-to-day practice of the radiologic technologists, but in particular it will be very useful to the Residents in Radiology.--Clinical ImagingA comprehensive pocket-sized guide of general radiography techniques, with lots of suggestions for different adaptations if the standard positions are not possible. With each technique there is a particularly good section Criteria for a Good Radiographic View which gives guidance on the optimum image, including the area or joint space that should be visuali[z]ed and its alignment. A radiograph of each position is included.--RAD MagazineTable of Contents1 Skull 2 Spine 3 Upper Extremity 4 Lower Extremity 5 Other Noncontrast Diagnostic Studies 6 Gastrointestinal Examinations 7 Intravenous Examinations 8 Angiographies 9 Computed Tomography 10 Magnetic Resonance Imaging

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Book SynopsisThe conventional chest x-ray remains the first line in the diagnostic imaging of thoracic disease. In the new edition of this classic, you will get the essential help you need to make preliminary diagnoses of a vast range of pulmonary, cardiovascular, and other thoracic conditions. The differential diagnostic information is provided in extensive tables, organized by classes of findings, and illustrated by hundreds of brilliant radiographs and, where helpful, schematic diagrams. Professionals value the systematic structure of the information in the Burgener series, which aids in making diagnoses confidently and cost-effectively.Trade ReviewThe authors have very successfully produced a concise, focused, and well-organized book. The authors have been most successful at compressing a great deal of fundamental chest radiology into a small space. This approach allows a condensed presentation very useful to residents preparing for board examinations or anyone seeking to refresh his or her knowledge.--Clinical ImagingTable of Contents1 Cardiac Enlargement 2 Mediastinal or Hilar Enlargement 3 Pleural and Diaphragm 4 Intrathoracic Calcifications 5 Alveolar Infiltrates and Atelectasis 6 Interstitial Lung Disease 7 Pulmonary Edema and Symmetrical Bilateral Infiltrates 8 Pulmonary Nodules and Mass Lesions 9 Pulmonary Cavitary and Cystic Lesions 10 Hyperlucent Lung

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Book SynopsisThe method of making findings and the systematic method of interpreting images are still relevant today. This book deals with a subject that is seemingly trivial: normal findings in radiology. However, the normal is also the frequent, but not always the simple. Every radiologist has experienced difficulties in the systematics of imaging and with phrasing the diagnosis. This book is intended to answer three questions: How should the diagnosis be phrased? Which general scheme can I use to evaluate an image; how can I check for the degree of normality? Which data allow me to evidence normality, and what measurements should be taken? In spite of the introduction of digital X-ray imaging, the interpretation of conventional X-rays has not basically changed during the past ten years, which is evidenced by the development of this book. Since its first publication in 1987, it has gone through several unchanged reprints. In the 2nd German edition the text has hardly been changed; however, several new images have been added. The method of making findings and the systematic method of interpreting images are still relevant today. Consequently, the strict and systematic organization of the book was left unchanged. The new layout leads to a clearer accessibility of the material for the reader.Table of ContentsThe Skull The Spine The Upper Extremity The Lower Extremity Stress Radiographs Other Plain Films Spot Film Radiography Conventional Tomography Contrast Examinations of the Gastrointestinal Tract Intravenous Contrast Studies Arthrography Arteriography Venography Special Examinations

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Book SynopsisThe value of MR imaging for the evaluation of musculoskeletal system disorders cannot be over-stated. It is the only imaging modality that enables visualization of all components of the joints within single examinations. Yet, given the bewildering variety of possible sequence parameters, with and without contrast medium, acquiring and interpreting MR images with confidence is a challenge, requiring experience usually only gained after examining 1000s of studies with a careful systematic approach. Like the First Edition, the Second Edition of MRI of the Musculoskeletal System assists the radiologist in acquiring the most reliable and complete imaging information, so as to achieve a high degree of diagnostic certainty quickly and efficiently. Key Features: More than 2000 MR images of reference quality, the majority new for this edition Drawings, where helpful, aid the reader in identifying and delineating normal and pathological entities Includes all the latest advanced techniques: MR neurography and myelography, diffusion imaging, quantitative MRI, mDIXON, and more All MR exams described fully, with choice of sequence, positioning, choice of coils, when/how to use contrast, protocols Discussions of possible errors in interpretation Comparison of MR imaging with other modalities Tables expand and organize information on sequence parameters and differential diagnoses More than just an authoritative reference, Vahlensieck's MRI of the Musculoskeletal System is the ideal practical helper to accompany the radiologist at the workstation on a daily basis.Table of Contents1. Relevant Magnetic Resonance Imaging Techniques 2. The Spine 3. The Shoulder 4. The Elbow 5. The Wrist and Fingers 6. The Hip and Pelvis 7. The Knee 8. The Lower Leg, Ankle, and Foot 9. The Temporomandibular Joint 10. The Muscles 11. Bone Marrow 12. Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors 13. Osteoporosis 14. The Sacroiliac Joints 15. The Jaws and Periodontal Apparatus 16. Appendix

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Book SynopsisThe Third Edition of this up-to-date and user friendly workbook helps medical students, sonographers, residents, and radiologists gain a fundamental grasp of the application of color duplex ultrasound by reviewing normal findings, important pathologic conditions, scanning techniques, and the role and importance of color duplex ultrasound in detecting and assessing various disease states. Topics include: Basic physical and technical principles Innovative techniques and ultrasound contrast agents (e.g., power Doppler, SieScape imaging, clarify vascular enhancement, tissue Doppler, precision upsampling, arterial stiffness, eTracking) Vascular surgery: peripheral arterial occlusive disease, venous insufficiency and thrombosis, AV fistulae, and aneurysms Endocrinology: thyroid gland Internal medicine: abdominal organs, lymph nodes, TIPSS Nephrology: kidneys and renal allografts Neurology: intra- and extracranial cerebral arteries Cardiology: B- and M-mode imaging, cardiac anomalies, wall motion analysis Urology: testicular torsion, tumors, erectile dysfunction Obstetrics and gynecology: tumors, anomalies, fetal perfusion defects Teaching Manual of Color Duplex Sonography is well known for its highly educational approach and user-friendly features which include: Over 500 excellent illustrations -- ideal for visually oriented learners Diagrams that illustrate the correct way to handle the transducer and position the scan plane Self-test question & answers Tips, tricks, and common pitfalls Checklists and tables of normal values on sturdy pocket-sized cards for hospital and office use

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Book SynopsisThe third edition of this practical reference guide has been updated with a modern, visually attractive design and expanded content. The book is ideal for healthcare professionals with little or no experience in administering and interpreting abdominal ultrasound examinations. It is practice-oriented and structured in a way that allows readers with varying degrees of ultra-sonography knowledge to utilize the material according to their individual experience and needs. Each chapter includes a systematic, detailed description of the anatomy involved in the ultrasound examination, with easy-to-digest steps that follow standardized routine and protocol. That straight-forward approach, coupled with more than 1,000 high-quality images and illustrations, enables hands-on learning, yielding the ability to assimilate these techniques quickly and adeptly. This is a stellar resource that provides the requisite tools to locate and display the anatomical structure being tested, position and move the transducers accurately, describe and interpret the findings correctly, and differentiate key findings from the many image artifacts that typically occur. Key Highlights: In-depth discussion of organ boundaries, organ details, anatomical relationships, potentially abnormal findings, tips, and clearly defined learning objectives Anatomical drawings incorporate a "sliced 3-D" view that show how the structures are displayed by the sector-shaper beam Each chapter includes a series of images replicating the 3-D impression that results from the transducer moving across the body Schematic drawings illustrate the ultrasound images, including a body marker that shows the transducer position The "sono-consultant": a systematic guide to evaluating ultrasound findings and establishing a differential diagnosis This step-by-step guide is an invaluable, pragmatic resource to have on hand while performing abdominal ul

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Book SynopsisFull multiplanar coverage of the spine, extremities, and joints! Renowned for its superb illustrations and highly practical information, the third volume of this classic reference reflects the very latest in state-of-the-art imaging technology. Together with Volumes 1 and 2, this compact and portable book provides a highly specialized navigational tool for clinicians seeking to master the ability to recognize anatomical structures and accurately interpret CT and MR images. Highlights of Volume 3: New CT and MR images of the highest quality Didactic organization using two-page units, with radiographs on one page and full-color illustrations on the next Concise, easy-to-read labeling on all figures Color-coded, schematic diagrams that indicate the level of each section Sectional enlargements for detailed classification of the anatomical structure Comprehensive, compact, and portable, this popular book is ideal for use in both the classroom and clinical setting.Table of ContentsUpper Extremity Arm, Axial Shoulder, Coronal Shoulder, Sagittal Upper Arm, Coronal Upper Arm, Sagittal Elbow, Coronal Elbow, Sagittal Lower Arm, Sagittal Lower Arm, Coronal Hand, Coronal Hand, Sagittal Lower Extremity Leg, Axial Hip, Coronal Hip, Sagittal Thigh, Coronal Thigh, Sagittal Knee, Coronal Knee, Sagittal Lower Leg, Coronal Lower Leg, Sagittal Foot, Coronal Foot, Sagittal Spinal Column Spine, Sagittal Cervical Spine, Sagittal Cervical Spine, Coronal Cervical Spine, Axial Thoracic Spine, Sagittal Thoracic Spine, Axial Lumbar Spine, Sagittal Lumbar Spine, Coronal Lumbar Spine, Axial Sacrum

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Book SynopsisA practical approach to the early detection and management of breast cancer This atlas provides radiologists with essential information for the differential diagnosis of breast diseases on the basis of clinical presentation, mammography, and ultrasound. It begins with chapters on tumor biology, prognostic factors, and histology. The authors then provide a thorough evaluation of various methods for early detection and accurate diagnosis, including analog and digital mammography, ultrasound, MR imaging, PET/CT, and interventional procedures. They discuss in detail the strengths and limitations of each imaging modality, aspects of quality control, test intervals, peri- and postoperative management principles, and follow-up care. Highlights: Presentation of difficult cases that effectively demonstrate the diagnostic hurdles and forensic pitfalls in breast diagnosis Special sections on breast cancer in men and young women, with discussion of women who are pregnant or lactating Color-coded practical tips and clinical notes for optimal comprehension of the material Extensive Q&A sections for self-testing in two major chapters More than 1,700 high-quality illustrations, including clinical color photographs, ultrasound images, and mammograms Trade Review"I believe that this outstanding modern book will be highly valued by radiologists, oncologists, surgeons and many other specialists."—British Journal of Radiology "Every page contains an opportunity to increase the user's knowledge,."—Radiologic TechnologyTable of Contents1 Introduction 2 Aspects of Tumor Biology Causes, Growth Factors, Endocrine and Exocrine Influences Hormone Replacement Therapy in Menopause Predisposing Genetic Factors Case-Control Study on Sports and Breast Cancer Summary 3 Prognostic Factors Growth Rate, Tumor Size, Lymph Node Involvement, and Prognosis 4 Macroanatomy, Histology, Radiography, and Ultrasound Anatomy of the Breast: Lobes, Lobules, and the Terminal Duct Lobular Unit (TDLU) Terminal Duct Lobular Unit: Microradiography, Mammography, and Sonography Conclusions 5 Early Detection and Appropriate Treatment Diagnostic Options Possibilities and Limitations of Complementary Investigations Therapy and Perioperative Management Postoperative Changes and Follow-Up Answers 6 Summary

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Book SynopsisDx-Direct is a series of eleven Thieme books covering the main subspecialties in radiology. It includes all the cases you are most likely to see in your typical working day as a radiologist. For each condition or disease you will find the information you need -- with just the right level of detail. Whether you are a resident or a trainee, preparing for board examinations or just looking for a superbly organized reference: Dx-Direct is the high-yield choice for you! The series covers the full spectrum of radiology subspecialties including: Brain Gastrointestinal Cardiac Breast Urogenital Vascular Spinal Head and Neck Musculoskeletal Pediatric Thoracic Dx-Direct gets to the point: Definitions, Epidemiology, Etiology, and Imaging Signs Typical Presentation, Treatment Options, Course and Prognosis Differential Diagnosis, Tips and Pitfalls, and key References ... all combined with high-quality diagnostic images.Trade ReviewAllow[s] a quick visual review of common diagnoses in a volume that easily fits into one's lab coat.--American Journal of NeuroradiologyTable of Contents1 Congenital Malformations 2 Trauma 3 Degenerative Disorders 4 Inflammatory Disorders 5 Tumors 6 Vascular Disorders 7 Postoperative Disorders 8 Metabolic Disorders

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Book SynopsisDx-Direct is a series of eleven Thieme books covering the main subspecialties in radiology. It includes all the cases you are most likely to see in your typical working day as a radiologist. For each condition or disease you will find the information you need -- with just the right level of detail. Dx-Direct gets to the point: Definitions, Epidemiology, Etiology, and Imaging Signs Typical Presentation, Treatment Options, Course and Prognosis Differential Diagnosis, Tips and Pitfalls, and Key References ...all combined with high-quality diagnostic images. Whether you are a resident or a trainee, preparing for board examinations or just looking for a superbly organized reference: Dx-Direct is the high-yield choice for you! The series covers the full spectrum of radiology subspecialties including: Brain, Gastrointestinal, Cardiac, Breast, Genitourinal, Spinal, Head and Neck, Musculoskeletal, Pediatric, Thoracic, VascularTrade Review[Four stars] An excellent review for board examinations...H&N pathology is covered in a logical, well-organized fashion. Unique...listing of treatment options and information...the images are of excellent quality and...easy to understand...a worthwhile addition.--Doody's ReviewAllow[s] a quick visual review of common diagnoses in a volume that easily fits into one's lab coat.--American Journal of NeuroradiologyTable of Contents1 Skull Base 2 Petrous Bone 3 Orbit 4 Paranasal Sinuses 5 Pharynx 6 Larynx 7 Oral Cavity 8 Salivary Glands 9 Soft Tissues of the Neck 10 Lymph Nodes

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Book SynopsisFor whom is this book designed? For all students and physicians in training who want to learn more about the systematic interpretation of conventional chest radiographs, and for anyone who wants to learn how to insert chest tubes and central venous catheters. What does this book offer? Detailed diagrams on topographical anatomy, with numerical labels for self-review. Coverage includes even relatively complex findings in trauma victims and ICU patients. Detailed, step-by-step instructions on the placement of CVCs and chest tubes. Simple aids and tricks, such as the "silhouette sign," are helpful in image interpretation. Images to illustrate all common abnormalities (systematically arranged according to morphological patterns). Trade ReviewHigh quality images and easy-to-read bold print..a very easy-to-understand table of contents, subject index, reference page, and a small section on radiation. ..Recommend[ed]...for medical students and physicians.--Radiologic Technology "Logical and concise...high quality images...certainly fulfills a role in training the beginner to interpret and constructively think... an easy to read format, detailed charts and diagrams, and self-assessment diagrams."--Doody's Book Reviews

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