Basic Radiology, Second Edition (LANGE Clinical Medicine) 2nd Edition, Kindle Edition

A well-illustrated, systems-based primer on learning radiologic imagingBasic Radiology is the easiest and most effective way for medical students, residents, and clinicians not specializing in radiologic imaging to learn the essentials of diagnostic test selection, application, and interpretation. This trusted guide is unmatched in its ability to teach you how to select and request the most appropriate imaging modality for a patient’s presenting symptoms and familiarize yourself with the most common diseases that current radiologic imaging can best evaluate.Features: More than 800 high-quality images across all modalitiesA logical organ-system approachConsistent chapter presentation that includes: ---Recap of recent developments in the radiologic imaging of the organ system discussed---Description of normal anatomy---Discussion of the most appropriate imaging technique for evaluating that organ system---Questions and imaging exercises designed to enhance your understanding of key principlesBrief list of suggested readings and general referencesTimely chapter describing the various diagnostic imaging techniques currently available, including conventional radiography, nuclear medicine, ultrasonography, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imagingAn important chapter providing an overview of the physics of radiation and its related biological effects, ultrasound, and magnetic resonance imaging Read more