Friday, October 9, 2015

RADIOLOGY

Differential diagnosis in conventional radiology / Francis A. Burgener, Martti Kormano, Tomi Pudas.

Stuttgart : Thieme, c2008. 3rd ed.
ISBN13:   9783136561034

MED 616.0757 BURGENER - -  Med Open Collection

The third updated and revised edition of Differential Diagnosis in Conventional Radiology provides essential information to make conventional x-ray an effective tool in diagnosing disorders affecting the bones and joints and the thoracic and abdominal body segments. The book is organized according to classifications of radiologic findings rather than disease, enabling the reader to approach diagnosis in a way that reflects the actual clinical situation. Concise and comprehensive tables outline key information on diagnosis and differential diagnosis. it includes more than 2000 radiographs that illustrate the imaging findings.

Surgical and interventional ultrasound / Beth Schrope.

New York : McGraw-Hill Education Medical, 2014.

MED 616.07543 SCHROPE  Book  - -  Med Open Collection

MED 616.07543 SCHROPE  DVD - - Med Audiov Collection

RADIOGRAPHY

Practical radiotherapy planning. Ann Barrett ... [et al.].

London : Hodder Arnold, 2009. 4th ed.
ISBN13:   9780340706312

MED 616.9940642 DOBBS - -  Med Open Collection

A practical handbook to radiotherapy. Whilst continuing the no-nonsense approach, this thrid edition has been revised, with three new chapters added. The additional material covers three-dimensional planning and treatment, quality assurance and biological principles and the expansion of the section on brachytherapy. Further reading is now included with each chapter, and there are colour plates to illustrate the three-dimensional visualisations.

Therapeutic nuclear medicine / edited by Richard P. Baum.

Berlin ; London : Srpinger, 2014.
ISBN13:   9783540367185 

MED 616.07575 THERAPEUTIC - -  Med Open Collection

The recent revolution in molecular biology offers exciting new opportunities for targeted radionuclide therapy. This up-to-date, comprehensive book, written by world-renowned experts, discusses the basic principles of radionuclide therapy, explores in detail the available treatments, explains the regulatory requirements, and examines likely future developments. The full range of clinical applications is considered, including thyroid cancer, hematological malignancies, brain tumors, liver cancer, bone and joint disease, and neuroendocrine tumors. The combination of theoretical background and practical information will provide the reader with all the knowledge required to administer radionuclide therapy safely and effectively in the individual patient. Careful attention is also paid to the role of the therapeutic nuclear physician in coordinating a diverse multidisciplinary team, which is central to the safe provision of treatment.

Friday, December 5, 2014

RADIOLOGY

Brain imaging Klaus Sartor ; Stefan Haehnel ; Bodo Kress.

Stuttgart ; New York, N.Y. : Thieme, 2008.

MED 616.804757 SARTOR  - -  Med Open Collection 

Dx-Direct is a series of twelve 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 Interventional Radiology 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.

Pediatric imaging / Gundula Staatz ... [et al.].

Stuttgart : Thieme, c2008.

 MED 618.9200754 PEDIATRIC  - -  Med Open Collection 








Cardiac imaging. Claus D. Claussen ... [et al.].

Stuttgart : Thieme, 2008.

 MED 616.120757 CARDIAC - -  Med Open Collection 








Gastrointestinal imaging. / Hans-Juergen Brambs.

Stuttgart ; New York : Thieme, c2008.

 MED 616.3307572 BRAMBS   - -  Med Open Collection 








Head and neck imaging. Ulrich Moedder ... [et al.].

Stuttgart ; New York, N.Y. : Thieme, 2008.

MED 617.510757 HEAD  - -  Med Open Collection 








Chapman & Nakielny's Guide to radiological procedures / edited 
by Nicholas A. Watson.

Edinburgh : Saunders, 2014. 6th ed.

MED 616.0757 CHAPMAN  - -  Med Open Collection 

Chapman and Nakielny's Guide to Radiological Procedures has become the classic, concise guide to the common procedures in imaging with which a radiology trainee will be expected to be familiar. Now fully revised and updated in line with current practice, it will also prove invaluable to the wider clinical team that now delivers modern imaging services, including radiographers and radiology nurses, as well as a handy refresher for radiologists at all levels. The highly accessible format has been retained, with every technique described under a set of standard headings, making it ideal for both quick reference and exam preparation.

Fundamentals of musculoskeletal ultrasound / Jon A. Jacobson.
Philadelphia, PA : Elsevier/Saunders, c2013.

MED 616.707543 JACOBSON  - -  Med Open Collection 

"Fundamentals of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound" packs a big punch for such a compact book. It teaches the resident, clinician and even medical student, how to perform and read musculoskeletal ultrasounds, while highlighting the basic anatomy needed to perform and interpret ultrasounds and the salient points needed to make diagnosis. Key anatomy, concepts, diseases and even controversies are highlighted, rather than presenting a lengthy tome covering the A to Z's of musculoskeletal ultrasound.

Essentials of nuclear medicine imaging [electronic resource + book] / Fred A. Mettler Jr., Milton J. Guiberteau.
Philadelphia, PA : Elsevier/Saunders, c2012.

Electronic book  - -  Electronic book

MED 616.07575 METTLER   - -  Med Open Collection 

This book is the newest edition of the best selling "Essentials of Nucelar Medicine Imaging"! The cardiac and neoplasm chapters have been thoroughly updated, there is more discussion and new images related both to gated cardiac SPECT and PET scanning for neoplasms, and the role of new technologies, such as CT angiography for pulmonary embolism and fusion imaging, has also been included.

Applied radiological anatomy / edited by Paul Butler, Adam Mitchell, Jeremiah C. Healy.
Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2012.

MED 616.07572 APPLIED - -  Med Open Collection 

This expanded new, full colour edition of the classic Applied Radiological Anatomy is an exhaustive yet practical imaging resource of every organ system using all diagnostic modalities. Every illustration has been replaced, providing the most accurate and up-to-date radiographic scans available. Features of the second edition: * Completely new radiographic images throughout, giving the best possible anatomic examples currently available * Both normal anatomy and normal variants shown * Numerous colour line illustrations of key anatomy to aid interpretation of scans * Concise text and numerous bullet-lists enhance the images and enable quick assimilation of key anatomic features * Every imaging modality included Edited and written by a team of radiologists with a wealth of diagnostic experience and teaching expertise, and lavishly illustrated with over 1,000 completely new, state-of-the-art images, Applied Radiological Anatomy, second edition, is an essential purchase for radiologists at any stage of their career.

RADIOGRAPHY

Textbook of diagnostic sonography / Sandra L. Hagen-Ansert.
St. Louis, MO : Elsevier/Mosby, c2012.
 MED 616.07543 HAGEN-ANSERT  V1 
Stay up to date with the rapidly changing field of medical sonography! Heavily illustrated and extensively updated to reflect the latest developments in the field, "Textbook of Diagnostic Sonography, 7th Edition" equips you with an in-depth understanding of general/abdominal and obstetric/gynecologic sonography, the two primary divisions of sonography, as well as vascular sonography and echocardiography. Each chapter includes patient history, normal anatomy (including cross-sectional anatomy), ultrasound techniques, pathology, and related laboratory findings, giving you comprehensive insight drawn from the most current, complete information available.

Workbook for textbook of diagnostic sonography / Sandra L. Hagen-Ansert.
St. Louis, Mo. : Elsevier/Mosby, c2012. 7th ed.
MED 616.07543 HAGEN-ANSERT
The perfect chapter-by-chapter learning companion to "Textbook of Diagnostic Sonography, 7th Edition", this workbook makes it easy to review key sonography concepts and reinforce your understanding of general/abdominal sonography, obstetric/gynecologic sonography, vascular sonography, and echocardiography. A wide variety of activities, review questions, and case studies strengthen your critical thinking skills and help you learn how to successfully apply your knowledge to practice.

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY - GENERAL

Qualitative research interviewing : biographical narrative and semi-structured methods / Tom Wengraf.

London ; Thousand Oaks, Calif. : SAGE, 2001.

MED 300.723 WENGRAF - -  Med Open Collection 
 
'Wengraf provides a comprehensive theoretical and practical guide to the planning, conduct, and interpretative analysis of data by semi-structured interviewing methods. Forthright and frank in his comments about the limitations and practical implications of varying choices which investigators have to make in designing their research projects. Reading this text is like having a tough but expert and caring mentor who wants you to do the best research possible, but will not hesitate to tell you when your ideology and assumptions skew that possibility' - Vincent W Hevern, Le Moyne College, USA Unique in its conceptual coherence and the level of practical detail, this book provides a comprehensive resource for those concerned with the practice of semi-structured interviewing, the most commonly used interview approach in social research, and in particular for in-depth, biographic narrative interviewing.

RADIOGRAPHY - GENERAL

English for health sciences / Martin Milner ; medical review board, Miguel Casas Arellano, Luis Guillermo Vázquez de Lara Cisneros.

Boston, Mass. : Thomson, ©2006.

MED 610.14 MILNER - -  Med Open Collection 

The purpose of "English for Health Sciences" is to empower students with the language and life skills they need to carry out their career goals. To this end it provides ample opportunities for students to build awareness and practice the language in real-life scenarios. Its integrated skills approach develops the student's self-confidence to survive and succeed in professional and social encounters within an English-speaking global community. Health Science majors will immediately be motivated by the opportunity to prepare for their future careers by practicing their English language skills in the following job-related scenarios: Diagnosing - Putting a patient at ease with small talk, taking a medical history, asking open-ended questions, presenting a case, and explaining medical tests and procedures to a patient; Treating a patient - Giving advice, explaining a case to a relative, explaining causes and treatments, giving discharge instructions, and calming people down; and, Dealing with critical patients - Describing and identifying causes of pain, recognizing and adopting supportive intonation, presenting a case in lay as well as medical terms, and breaking bad news.

Essential medical statistics / Betty R. Kirkwood, Jonathan A.C. Sterne.

Malden, Mass. : Blackwell Science, 2003. 2nd ed.

MED 610.727 KIRKWOOD - -  Med Open Collection 

Blackwell Publishing is delighted to announce that this book has been Highly Commended in the 2004 BMA Medical Book Competition. Here is the judges' summary of this book: "This is a technical book on a technical subject but presented in a delightful way. There are many books on statistics for doctors but there are few that are excellent and this is certainly one of them. Statistics is not an easy subject to teach or write about. The authors have succeeded in producing a book that is as good as it can get. For the keen student who does not want a book for mathematicians, this is an excellent first book on medical statistics." Essential Medical Statistics is a classic amongst medical statisticians. An introductory textbook, it presents statistics with a clarity and logic that demystifies the subject, while providing a comprehensive coverage of advanced as well as basic methods.

College writing. 3 / Gabriella Nuttall ; series editors: Patricia Byrd, Joy M. Reid, Cynthia M. Schuemann.

Boston : Houghton Mifflin Co., c2006.

MED 808.042 NUTTALL - -  Med Open Collection 

The Writing" strand prepares students for academic written work by teaching them the language, content, and rhetoric needed for success in college courses. These texts build student confidence by presenting step-by-step, easy-to-learn processes for effective writing.

PHYSIOTHERAPY

Physiotherapy in respiratory and cardiac care : an evidence-based approach / Alexandra Hough.

Andover : Cengage Learning, 2014. 4th ed.

MED 616.200462 HOUGH - -  Med Open Collection 

Now in its fourth edition, Physiotherapy in Respiratory and Cardiac Care: An Evidence-Based Approach to Respiratory and Cardiac Management, covers why and how to use physiotherapy for respiratory and cardiac problems. This revised fourth edition has been fully updated to incorporate all recent research, and will continue to have a practical, problem-solving approach. Ideal for undergraduate students through to qualified physiotherapists, the goal of the text is to enable students and practitioners to critically appraise the research base, use clinical reasoning, evaluate and reflect on their practice. The text explains the physiology of respiration and the cardiovascular system, respiratory and cardiac disorders, followed by assessment, physiotherapy management and its rationale, considering different groups of people, all related to practice.

Neurological rehabilitation : optimizing motor performance / Janet H. Carr, Roberta B. Shepherd.

Edinburgh ; New York : Churchill Livingstone, 2010. 2nd ed.

MED 616.8043 CARR - -  Med Open Collection 

Janet Carr and Roberta Shepherd head up a new team of eminent authors for the second edition of this definitive text on neurological physiotherapy. In the first edition, the authors described a model of neurological rehabilitation for individuals with motor dysfunction based on scientific research in the areas of neuromuscular control, biomechanics, motor skill learning, and the link between cognition and action, together with developments in pathology and adaptation. The new edition continues to advance this model while identifying and incorporating the many advances that have occurred in the last decade in the understanding and treatment of adults with neurological conditions, whether caused by accident or disease.

Traumatology for the physical therapist / Professor Gert Krischak.

New York : Thieme, [2013]

MED 617.044 KRISCHAK - -  Med Open Collection 

For physical therapists working in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and in private practice, knowledge of commonly seen traumatic and orthopedic injuries is essential to sound treatment planning. This book offers a focused, easy-to-use guide to general and specialized traumatology specifically geared to physical therapists and students. From types of injuries and resulting symptoms to diagnosis and treatment, the book brings a structure to treatment planning and greatly improves the communication between patient, physical therapist, and physician. Special Features: * Covers all relevant medical information for physical therapists, including general traumatology (wound healing, surgical infections, soft tissue injuries, and fractures), special traumatology (cranial, spinal, thoracic, and abdominal injuries), and multiple trauma and first aid.
                                    
Essentials of physical medicine and rehabilitation : musculoskeletal disorders, pain, and rehabilitation / [edited by] Walter R. Frontera, Julie K. Silver, Thomas D. Rizzo, Jr. 

Philidelphia, PA : Elsevier Saunders, [2014]. 3rd ed. 

MED 617.03 ESSENTIALS - -  Med Open Collection 

From sore shoulders to spinal cord injuries, Essentials of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 3rd Edition provides you with the knowledge you need to get your patients moving again. This practical and authoritative new edition delivers easy access to the latest advances in the diagnosis and management of musculoskeletal disorders and other common conditions requiring rehabilitation. Each topic is presented in a concise, focused, and well-illustrated format featuring a description of the condition, discussion of symptoms, examination findings, functional limitations, and diagnostic testing. An extensive treatment section covers initial therapies, rehabilitation interventions, procedures, and surgery.