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Advanced MR Neuroimaging: From Theory to Clinical Practice

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Feb 132018

Over the last decade, some of the greatest achievements in the field of neuroimaging have been related to remarkable advances in magnetic resonance techniques, including diffusion, perfusion, magnetic resonance spectroscopy, and functional MRI. Such techniques have provided valuable insights into tissue microstructure, microvasculature, metabolism and brain connectivity.

Previously available mostly in research environments, these techniques are now becoming part of everyday clinical practice in a plethora of clinical MR systems. Nevertheless, despite growing interest and wider acceptance, there remains a lack of a comprehensive body of knowledge on the subject, exploring the intrinsic complexity and physical difficulty of the techniques.

This book focuses on the basic principles and theories of diffusion, perfusion, magnetic resonance spectroscopy, and functional MRI. It also explores their clinical applications and places emphasis on the associated artifacts and pitfalls with a comprehensive and didactic approach.

This book aims to bridge the gap between research applications and clinical practice. It will serve as an educational manual for neuroimaging researchers and radiologists, neurologists, neurosurgeons, and physicists with an interest in advanced MR techniques. It will also be a useful reference text for experienced clinical scientists who wish to optimize their multi-parametric imaging approach.

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Ultrasound Program Management: A Comprehensive Resource for Administrating Point-of-Care, Emergency, and Clinical Ultrasound

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Feb 132018

This book addresses the wide range of issues that face the program leader – from how to choose a site and how to negotiate for equipment, to how to determine staffing requirements and how to anticipate and defuse possible turf issues with other programs and services in the hospital or healthcare facility. The early chapters of this book focus on the leadership of your program whether in your department or institution.
The second section centers on education at all levels recognizing that smaller machines have made ultrasound available for medical students to advanced practitioners. The third section provides detailed logistics on equipment, maintenance, and safety. The fourth section focuses on a quality improvement program and includes a chapter on the workflow process. For those with limited budgets we also offer a section on practical operating and educational solutions. The fifth section offers insight into hospital level credentialing, quality assurance, national politics, and recent issues with accreditation. This is followed by reimbursement and coding. The last section covers topics in specialized communities. Chapters focus on ultrasound in global health, emergency medical services, pediatrics, critical care, community and office based practices. Multiple US working documents including checklists, graphs, spreadsheets, tables, and policy appendices are included.

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Biliopancreatic Endoscopy: Practical Application

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Feb 132018

This book aims to provide the basic technology and recent advances in biliopancreatic endoscopy. The method of Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is popularly applied to enlarge the papillary orifice for removal of biliary and pancreatic stones, to relieve obstruction of distal bile duct or pancreatic duct by nasobiliary / nasopancreatic drainage or stenting, and to remove the premalignant tumor of papilla in recent four decades. The diagnostic role of ERCP is already replaced by the noninvasive images such as abdominal sonography, computed tomography, magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) and endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS).
This book will be contributed by the senior members of the Digestive Endoscopy Society of Taiwan (DEST) who are the leading ERCPists of the medical centers and teaching hospitals in Taiwan. There are 21 chapters, including the various techniques of therapeutic ERCP and EUS, how to approach the difficult cases and prevent complications. Recently, many new facilities and techniques develop to solve the difficult problems, but those new methods may have potential hazard to the patients, particularly in the inexperienced hands. We will share our clinical experience and comments on the recent literatures, to illustrate the standard operative procedures of biliopancreatic endoscopy, and focus on the patients’ safety as well as efficacy. We hope this book will be helpful for the readers in clinical application and facilitate the junior doctors to choose the cost-effective and safe procedure to help their patients in the future.

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Functional Neuroimaging with Multiple Modalities

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Feb 112018

Searching for an objective and specific in vivo biomarker for normal physiology and early disease diagnosis has always been a major goal, but also one of the most challenging aspects in brain research. Possible earlier identification of the key pathological signature of diseases (for instance, Alzheimer’s disease (AD)) is critical for efficient treatment and disease prevention. The concept of combined imaging features is based on the recent accumulating evidence that neither PET nor MRI alone is enough for characterizing the earliest AD pathology. The results of this book will, for the first time, highlight in vivo the possibility to describe the early detection and multiple biomarkers based on combined imaging features using PET-MRI, which is the most ideal model for such studies. The newly-developed hybrid imaging technology combining PET and MRI (PET/MRI) for the past few years is emerging, and has drawn much attention in technical developments and clinical applications. PET-MRI opens new horizons in multi-parametric neuroimaging for clinical research that allows simultaneous imaging of multiple parametric changes, such as blood flow and metabolism at the same time. This integration significantly decreases the potential errors in image registration, the difficulty of interpreting underlying coexisting pathophysiological events, and most importantly, patient discomfort.
This book will provide the most up-to-date and current status of multiple neuroimaging techniques. The most intriguing application of multi-modality neuroimaging lies in simultaneous interpretation and unique information that each modality can offer. Therefore, this book will present some forefront and interesting examples for the first time in this field of research. This will hopefully trigger the interest of colleagues in this challenging field and help facilitate the applications of the neuroimaging techniques described.

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An Introduction to X-Ray Physics, Optics, and Applications

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Feb 112018

In this book, Carolyn A. MacDonald provides a comprehensive introduction to the physics of a wide range of x-ray applications, optics, and analysis tools. Theory is applied to practical considerations of optics and applications ranging from astronomy to medical imaging and materials analysis.

Emphasizing common physical concepts that underpin diverse phenomena and applications of x-ray physics, the book opens with a look at nuclear medicine, motivating further investigations into scattering, detection, and noise statistics. The second section explores topics in x-ray generation, including characteristic emission, x-ray fluorescence analysis, bremsstrahlung emission, and synchrotron and laser sources. The third section details the main forms of interaction, including the physics of photoelectric absorption, coherent and Compton scattering, diffraction, and refractive, reflective, and diffractive optics. Applications in this section include x-ray spectroscopy, crystallography, and dose and contrast in radiography. A bibliography is included at the end of every chapter, and solutions to chapter problems are provided in the appendix.

Based on a course for advanced undergraduates and graduate students in physics and related sciences and also intended for researchers, An Introduction to X-Ray Physics, Optics, and Applications offers a thorough survey of the physics of x-ray generation and of interaction with materials.

Common aspects of diverse phenomena emphasized
Theoretical development tied to practical applications
Suitable for advanced undergraduate and graduate students in physics or related sciences, as well as researchers
Examples and problems include applications drawn from medicine, astronomy, and materials analysis
Detailed solutions are provided for all examples and problems.

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Pocket Guide to Radiation Oncology

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Feb 102018

Designed to fit easily in your lab coat or scrubs,Pocket Guide to Radiation Oncologyis an efficient, no-frills guide to the basics of clinical radiation oncology. The chapters are packed with clinical pearls and tables covering treatment options, doses, side effects, target delineations, treatment planning, and other essentials.

Chapters are organized by site-specific disease. Each chapter presents the must-know key points, including treatment options by stage, relevant technical considerations, and important items for follow-ups. This crucial material makes the book an ideal companion for the practicing physician during rounds and other clinical settings. The book’s organized format also lends itself to quick review for the board or MOC exams, and it can serve as a handy reference during a case review at a tumor board.

Key Features:

The outline format and wealth of succinct tables make this a great quick reference
Each chapter concludes with a list of selected, summarized studies relevant to the disease
51 disease-based chapters make it easy to find particular sites without having to sift through dense, broad text
Supplemental sections at the end of the book provide quick access to normal tissue tolerance constraints as well as recommendations for managing symptoms after radiation therapy

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Neurology Image-Based Clinical Review

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Feb 102018

Neuroimaging has become an integral part of clinical neurology practice in tandem with good history taking and physical examination. This is the first all-in-one guide, presenting illustrative examples of signature neuroimaging findings in clinical context specifically for neurologists. With more than 1,500 images, the authors have assembled an accessible resource and review that presents over 170 core topics using the imaging findings as a platform to discuss pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and disease management. Written with the practitioner or student of neurology in mind, Neurology Image-Based Clinical Review profiles each condition in an easy-to-read format, alongside a wealth of images designed to help develop proficiency in recognizing and treating both common and rare neurologic conditions.

This unique book is organized into fifteen chapters covering all major areas of neurology including stroke, hemorrhage, neoplasms, epilepsy, trauma, neurodegenerative conditions, infectious diseases, pediatric syndromes, and much more. Each topic is introduced with a brief case scenario and image-based diagnosis, followed by bulleted introduction, clinical presentation, radiographic appearance and diagnostic hallmarks, differential diagnosis, and treatment. Numerous examples throughout foster familiarity with key imaging findings and boost confidence interpreting MRI, CT, MRA, angiography, EEG, gross, and microscopic neuropathology images. Selected references for further study follow each topic.

Neurology Image-Based Clinical Review is an essential reference for practicing neurologists, students, and residents looking to hone their knowledge, or anyone sharpening clinical and interpretive skills for board or MOC review.

Key Features:

Comes with free access to the fully-searchable downloadable e-book, including an image bank
Covers the full spectrum of neurologic disease with over 170 topics and more than 1,500 images
Includes chapters on commonly encountered problems and rare syndromes that may be missed in the clinic
Presents the latest information on clinical presentation, diagnosis, treatment, and differential diagnoses of various neurological disorders
Consistent format for easy readability and targeted review

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Pediatric Radiology Casebase

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Feb 082018

FOUR STARS from Doody’s Star Ratings™

Overall, the text provides an excellent review of a wide range of topics in pediatric radiology presented in a logical and easy-to-read format. The images have been updated since the first edition, and every image is of very high quality. – Acta Radiologica

An important didactic text for teaching students, for board exams of pediatric radiologists and radiologists in general. Over 600 images of high technical quality. – Pediatric Endocrinology Reviews

Pediatric Radiology Casebase, Second Edition, is a highly anticipated revision of a bestselling board exam review and clinical reference. Each detailed case presentation explains the decision making behind the diagnosis, helping pediatric radiologists and residents easily manage similar cases in their daily practice.

Key Features:

Almost 700 completely updated, state-of-the-art images accompany the cases
Self-study format allows readers to make their own diagnoses and compare them to the explanations provided with each case
Complete coverage of congenital, developmental, and metabolic disorders as well as pediatric syndromes and interventional procedures
Access to practical, dynamic imaging findings in video format on Thieme’s Media Center is included
Presenting a wide variety of cases, from the simple to the complex, this book is an ideal study guide for residents as well as an excellent reference for practicing radiologists.

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Radiation Oncology: A Question Based Review (2nd edition)

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Feb 072018

Test and solidify your knowledge of radiation oncology with Radiation Oncology: A Question-Based Review. This book’s Q&A format doesn’t merely encourage rote memorization, but expounds on most answers’ reasoning, background information, and clinical context to foster your complete understanding. Written by top experts, with each chapter authored by at least one resident and one faculty member, Radiation Oncology: A Question-Based Review is the perfect learning tool for students and physicians who are seeking to strengthen their long-term command of radiation oncology. Features: Covers all sites and cancer types currently treated with radiotherapy with an emphasis on treatment recommendations and the evidence behind them; Detailed questions on the natural history, epidemiology, diagnosis, staging, and treatment-related side effects for each cancer type; Mnemonics and tables aid understanding and retention; Includes the latest data and most recent studies from the field to reflect current/standard radiation oncology practice and updated appendix of normal tissue tolerance tables follows QUANTEC recommendations. Now with the print edition, enjoy the bundled interactive eBook edition, offering tablet, smartphone, or online access to: complete content with enhanced navigation; a powerful search tool that pulls results from content in the book, your notes, and even the web; cross-linked pages, references, and more for easy navigation; highlighting tool for easier reference of key content throughout the text; ability to take and share notes with friends and colleagues and quick-reference tabbing to save your favorite content for future use.

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Aunt Minnie’s Atlas and Imaging-specific Diagnosis, 4th edition

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Feb 072018

Completely revised and updated, the fourth edition of Aunt Minnie’s Atlas and Imaging-Specific Diagnosis is an excellent study tool for radiology board examinations. This classic textbook is divided into all radiology subspecialties written by experts in their academic fields and include images, history, findings, diagnosis, and discussion. “Aunt Minnie’s Pearls” at the end of each case help reinforce the key features and provide a quick review of major salient points. Perhaps the largest single collection of Aunt Minnie-like cases in any one publication, it features more than 380 cases and over 1,000 images representing all modalities and subspecialties in diagnostic imaging. Features: addition of many new classic cases with updated images and the addition of more “advanced” imaging in many of the existing cases; online privileges that allow digital internet access to all of the cases from the book; “Aunt Minnie’s Pearls” reinforce the most important features of each case; and teaching file format familiar to readers.

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