Learning Radiology: Recognizing the Basics

Learning Radiology: Recognizing the Basics

<p>A <b>must-have</b> for anyone who will be required to read and interpret common radiologic images, <i>Learning Radiology: Recognizing the Basics</i> is an <b>image-filled</b>, <b>practical</b>, and <b>easy-to-read introduction</b> to key imaging modalities. Skilled radiology teacher William Herring, MD, masterfully covers <b>exactly what</b> you need to know to <b>effectively interpret medical images of all modalities</b>. Learn the latest on ultrasound, MRI, CT, patient safety, dose reduction, radiation protection, and more, in a <b>time-friendly format</b> with brief, bulleted text and abundant high-quality images. </p><ul><b><li>Identify a wide range of common and uncommon conditions</b> based upon their imaging findings.</li><b> <p><li>Arrive at diagnoses</b> by following a pattern recognition approach, and logically overcome difficult diagnostic challenges with the aid of decision trees.<b> </li> <p><li>Quickly grasp the fundamentals</b> you need to know through more than 700 images and an easy-to-use format and pedagogy, including: bolding of key points and icons designating special content; Diagnostic Pitfalls; Really, Really Important Points; Weblinks; and Take-Home Points.</li> <b> <p><li>Gauge your mastery of the material</b> <b>and</b> <b>build confidence </b>with extra images, bonus content, interactive self-assessment exercises, and USMLE-style Q&A that provide effective chapter review and quick practice for your exams.</li> <b> <p><li>Apply the latest recommendations</b> on patient safety, dose reduction and radiation protection</li> <b> <p><li>Benefit from the extensive knowledge and experience</b> of esteemed author Dr. William Herring-a skilled radiology teacher and the host of his own specialty website, <b>www.learningradiology.com</b>.</li> </ul><U> </U><ul><b><li>Stay current in the latest advancements and developments</b> with meticulous updates throughout including a new chapter on Pediatric Radiology as well as more than 60 new and updated photos, many highlighting newer imaging modalities. </li> </ul>