Learning Radiology: Recognizing the Basics

The leading introductory radiology text for medical students and others who are required to read and interpret common radiologic images Learning Radiology 4th Edition stresses an easy-to-follow pattern recognition approach that teaches how to differentiate normal and abnormal images. Dr. William Herrings clear conversational writing style employs a touch of humor to explain what you need to know to effectively interpret medical images of all modalities. From the basics of patient safety dose reduction and radiation protection to the latest information on ultrasound MRI and CT this concise user-friendly text provides a complete up-to-date introduction to radiology needed by todays students. Teaches how to arrive at a diagnosis by following a pattern recognition approach and logically overcome difficult diagnostic challenges with the aid of decision trees. Features an easy-to-read bulleted format high-quality illustrations useful tables and teaching boxes as well as special content on Diagnostic Ptifalls; Really Important Points; Weblinks; and Take-Home Points. Includes three new chapters: Vascular Pediatric and Point-of-Care Ultrasound; Using Image-Guided Interventions in Diagnosis and Treatment (Interventional Radiology); Recognizing the Imaging Findings of Breast Disease. Helps ensure mastery of the material with additional online content bonus images and USMLE-style Q&A that provide effective chapter review and quick practice for your exams. Shares the extensive knowledge and experience of esteemed author Dr. William Herringa skilled radiology teacher and the host of his own specialty website www.learningradiology.com. Offers quick review and instruction for medical students residents and fellows as well as those in related fields such as nurse practitioners and physician assistants. Includes an Enhanced eBook version with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text figures and references from the book on a variety of devices.