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Rapid diagnosis and treatment are crucial to successful outcomes in infections involving the central nervous system, which can cause significant neurological morbidity and mortality. Neurosurgical Infectious Disease: Surgical and Nonsurgical Management is a comprehensive guide that gives surgeons the core knowledge they need to diagnose, treat, and prevent infectious diseases of the central nervous system. Key Features: * Emphasizes newer surgical techniques, including: endoscopy, neuronavigation, and intraoperative guidance* Covers contemporary radiologic diagnostic techniques and provides excellent imaging examples* Includes chapters on antibiotic prophylaxis, intracranial infection, and the infection of implanted devices This excellent neurosurgical reference will be an essential part of the armamentarium used by neurosurgeons and infectious disease specialists in their daily practice.

Presented in a highly efficient question-and-answer format, The Essential Neurosurgery Companion is a portable handbook for quick referencing of key concepts encountered in neurosurgical practice. With a strong focus on the realities residents face each day, the book covers practical issues such as how to apply to residency programs, what to do during rounds, and how to examine patients, as well as more advanced issues in all areas of neurosurgical management. Key Features: * More than 5,000 individual questions with corresponding answers in tabular format distill large amounts of information * Detailed color illustrations create visual summaries of complex content * A logical progression of difficulty, from basic concepts to high-level surgical topics * Reviews both key fundamentals and more advanced clinical concepts in neurosurgery * Includes a helpful appendix highlighting surgical anatomy pearls Residents involved in the practice of neurosurgery around the globe will want this compelling guide in their armamentarium whether for daily rounds or preparing for boards. Clinicians will find it a valuable resource to consult in everyday practice.

The book is splendidly illustrated with up-to-date radiographs, 64-MDCT CT scans, and multiplanar CT, CT angiographic and some MR and 3-D imaging. More than 1,500 high-quality images make the reading easy and pleasant. The captions are concise and significant. The text is outstanding and straightforward. -- Pediatric Radiology Written by renowned experts in chest imaging, Chest Imaging Case Atlas, Second Edition enables radiology residents, fellows, and practitioners to hone their diagnostic skills by teaching them how to interpret a large number of radiologic cases. This atlas contains over 200 cases on conditions ranging from Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma to Wegener Granulomatosis. Each case is supported by a discussion of the disease, its underlying pathology, typical and unusual imaging findings, management, and prognosis, providing a comprehensive overview of each disorder. Special Features of the Second Edition: * Over 1500 high-quality images demonstrating normal and pathologic findings and their variations * More multiplanar, CT angiographic (CTA), MRI, and 3D imaging is incorporated into the text, helping readers stay current with this rapidly changing technology *40 new cases and updated images in cases from the previous edition * A new post-thoracotomy chest section addresses normal post-operative findings and complications associated with common thoracic interventional procedures * The neoplastic diseases section includes the new TNM staging system for lung cancer * The adult cardiovascular disease section now contains a discussion on univentricular and biventricular or end-stage heart failure including various ventricular assist devices and the Total Artificial Heart, their imaging features, and complications associated with their use * The diffuse lung disease section has been expanded to include an approach to HRCT interpretation * Case discussions are based on up-to-datereviews of current literature as well as classic landmark articles * Pearls are provided to describe the features that may strongly support a specific diagnosis, enabling readers to sharpen their clinical diagnostic skills This book is an invaluable illustrated reference that all physicians in radiology and chest imaging in particular, including pulmonary medicine physicians and thoracic surgeons, should have on their bookshelf.

This book is very well written and should be on the shelf of all neurosurgeons/neurosurgery residents involved in the care of patients with disease at the craniovertebral junction. -- Doody's Review The craniovertebral junction, with a significant range of pathologies and anatomical complexities, continues to be a challenging area for surgeons. This new edition of Surgery of the Craniovertebral Junction focuses on surgical decision making and technological advances in the treatment modalities for this region. Written and edited by senior surgeons at University Hospitals Case Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio, and the world-renowned Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix, Arizona, this is a comprehensive text that spine and skull base surgeons will refer to often. A content-rich, interactive DVD containing cadaveric dissections, animations of surgical approaches and techniques, and a selection of short, narrated cases, is included with the book. Key Features: * Contains new chapters on stereotactic radiosurgery, endovascular surgery, and endoscopic skull base techniques, ensuring that surgeons stay current * Includes an interactive DVD with high-quality, compelling videos on anatomy and surgical methods, providing readers with visuals to aid in interpretation of the text * Reflects the technological advances and innovative treatment modalities that have improved patient safety and efficacy rates for surgery involving this highly complex area * Covers both open and minimally invasive surgical methods, enabling surgeons to hone their skills in both areas Surgery of the Craniovertebral Junction, Second Edition is the surgical resource every spine and skull base surgeon should have on their bookshelf.

Praise for this book: This book succeeds in its aim of providing a practically useful and theoretically sound comprehensive book on hearing aids ...It makes the most complicated concepts easy to understand, with excellent cross referencing ...I certainly wouldn't want to be without this book and I highly recommend it to everyone with an interest in hearing aids. -- Pauline Smith, ENT & Audiology News Praise for the first edition: One of the best textbooks I have ever used...written by a researcher with a stellar reputation [who is also] an expert on the clinical aspects of the field...packed with information from both a theoretical and practical perspective...makes difficult concepts comprehensible...from an instructors point of view, it is a sheer delight. --Adrienne Rubenstein, PhD, Professor, Department of Speech Communication Arts and Sciences, Brooklyn College, New York Key Features: * Completely revised to reflect the research and technological advances of the last decade* New chapters on directional microphones and the latest digital signal processing strategies* Extensive coverage of all aspects of open-canal, thin-tube hearing aids* Practical tips, tables, and procedures designed to be pinned on the walls of clinics* Each cross-referenced chapter builds on the previous chapters Hearing Aids, Second Edition, is a book within a book: * Each chapter has a one-page synopsis that captures the key concepts of each topic* The material that students most need is contained in marked paragraphs that flow after each other to form a coherent thin book inside the larger book* Intervening additional paragraphs add satisfying depth Written, comprehensively referenced, and extensively reviewed by leaders in the field, this book is ideal as a core graduate text as well as a standard reference for clinicians.

It is an insightfully organized text of advanced surgical techniques that will assist any training or practicing surgeon caring for those with acoustic schwannomas and other skull base pathology. -- Young Neurosurgeon's News Written by leading skull base surgeons from the renowned House Clinic in Los Angeles, California, Lateral Skull Base Surgery: The House Clinic Atlas is a much-needed reference that contains detailed descriptions of the techniques used in lateral skull base surgery. This atlas covers topics ranging from auditory brainstem implants to vestibular schwannoma, providing readers with a comprehensive overview of surgical procedures and techniques used to treat a variety of skull base diseases. Special Features: * The accompanying DVD contains 8 surgical videos of the most common techniques presented in the book * More than 180 high-quality illustrations depict step-by-step surgical procedures * Every chapter is informed with the expertise of House Clinic skull base surgeons This atlas offers insights and expertise from some of the most respected surgeons in the world and is an essential resource for otolaryngologistshead and neck surgeons, neurosurgeons, and fellows preparing for and performing lateral skull base surgery as well as other physicians interested in this growing specialty.

In only 200 pages, this book discusses a wide variety of complex head and neck reconstructive procedures, providing important information for both general otolaryngologists and reconstructive specialists. -- Annals of Otology, Rhinology, & Laryngology A unique approach to surgical reconstruction of the head and neck Written and edited by renowned leaders in the field, Reconstruction of the Head and Neck takes a defect-oriented approach that enables surgeons to match their patients defects with those included in the book and offers clinicians excellent guidance on the latest techniques for achieving optimal functional and aesthetic surgical results. Topics covered include oromandibular complex reconstruction, skull base reconstruction, microvascular reconstruction, and more. Special Features: * Authors have organized the chapters by specific defect, so readers can easily find the reconstructive options for their patients* Experts cover the reconstruction of major soft tissue, bony and muscular defects of the head, neck, and skull base in detail* More than 200 color illustrations help clarify the surgical methods described in the text* Experienced surgeons review approaches to reconstruction and the fine points that surgeons need to know for the best outcomes* For each defect, the steps in the procedure, the orientations of the flap, and the details that confer excellent surgical results are covered. Surgeons and fellows involved in head and neck reconstruction will greatly benefit from the extensive coverage of the best methods to treat some of the most challenging defects they will face. Dr. Genden honored in Best Doctors 2012 issue of New York Magazine

This book is of great value to both the practicing and beginning cosmetic surgeon and would be a valuable addition both as a reference and as a source of regular review by the physician. -- American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery Written and edited by experts in the field, Complications in Facial Plastic Surgery is a valuable resource for facial plastic surgeons, plastic surgeons, oculoplastic surgeons, and otolaryngologists to consult in their daily practice. This comprehensive text will also serve to ease the transition for individuals as they complete their training and begin performing surgical procedures without supervision. This is the type of text that surgeons may read cover to cover and to which they will continually refer for guidance before, during, and after performing surgery. Topics covered include rhinoplasty, facelifts, blepharoplasty, browlifting, facial resurfacing, injectables, facial trauma, and more! Key Features: * A chapter on anesthesia complications helps the reader comprehend, appreciate, and anticipate the risks involved, thus minimizing poor surgical results * A focus on prevention as the best method of avoiding surgical complications, ensuring the best possible outcomes * Original artwork and more than 100 detailed color photographs help readers understand and apply the text * Pearls at the end of each chapter contain key insights on each topic Complications in Facial Plastic Surgery is a key resource for facial plastic surgeons, plastic surgeons, otolaryngologists, residents, and fellows to use to avoid surgical pitfalls, increase patient safety, facilitate successful outcomes, and improve doctor/patient relationships.

Written and edited by renowned leaders in the field, Handbook of Acoustic Accessibility focuses on the acoustic conditions, therapies, and technologies that assist audiologists and teachers of hearing-impaired students in making the speech signal audible, undistorted, and accessible. Covering topics that range from acoustic measurements in the classroom to American Academy of Audiology clinical practice guidelines for Hearing Assistance Technology (HAT), this book reflects current practices and technologies that are designed to maximize the availability of classroom speech signals. Key Features: * Discusses the importance of making speech accessible for auditory-linguistic brain development and how acoustic accessibility impacts listening, learning, and literacy * Uses graphics and charts to make difficult acoustic concepts easily understandable * Includes the latest information on desirable acoustic standards * Contains cutting edge information on technologies such as smart phone apps for use in making acoustic measurements and audio distribution systems This concise, comprehensive reference is designed to be the go-to guide for busy audiologists, speech-language pathologists, and teachers of hearing-impaired students who need practical information for achieving acoustic accessibility.

Insomnia and related sleep disorders concern 30-40% of the adult population and even up to 25% of children, affecting alertness and memory, causing emotional and physical fatigue, and putting the individual at increased risk for depression, cardiovascular disease, hypertension and other health hazards. Acupuncture for Insomnia: Sleep and Dreams in Chinese Medicine presents a highly effective treatment for chronic and acute sleeplessness using therapeutic strategies from both, TCM as well as Classical Chinese Medicine. Special Features: * Provides full background on the physiology, causes, and treatment of sleep disorders, drawing key parallels between concepts of Western and Chinese Medicine * Classifies all acupuncture points that affect sleep to help in choosing the most appropriate treatment for your patient * Offers a detailed analysis of sleep in Chinese Medicine to give you a full understanding of the energetics of sleep and wakefulness * Analyzes the significance of dreams in Chinese Medicine and how dreams can be skillfully integrated into a patients therapy Written from the unique perspective of a physician who is also trained in TCM and classical acupuncture, this book presents numerous case examples, and an up-to-date review of scientific studies on Chinese medicine and sleep. It is an essential reference for all acupuncture practitioners who provide optimal treatment to patients with insomnia, sleep disorders, and other sleep pathologies.

Color Atlas of Dermatology is an illustrated guide to the spectrum of dermatological pathologies. This easy-to-use book provides a wealth of practical knowledge essential both in daily practice and when planning treatment. The atlas organizes the main areas of clinical dermatology in a user-friendly formatpresenting short, precise descriptions on the left and illustrative images on the right. This text brings you the most practical and comprehensive information. It begins with the basic principles of dermatological practice, followed by a thorough study of each disease accompanied by techniques for diagnoses and treatment. Treatment procedures include surgery, pharmacotherapy, and the application of physical medicine methods. The instructive color plates are an invaluable aid in visualizing even the most complex relationships. Features: * Hundreds of detailed images of actual cases, including graphic illustrations of diagnostic and therapeutic pathways * Valuable treatment notes of all common dermatological conditions in day-to-day practice * All of the current scientific knowledge of dermatology combined with the classic Thieme Flexibook layout with a double-page spread The Color Atlas of Dermatology is a handy clinical reference for dermatologists and general practitioners, as well as an excellent review tool for medical students preparing for oral exams.

The value of this atlas is to provide appropriate standards for the maturing skeleton {that} will enhance accuracy and ease interpretation -- From the Foreword by Theodore E. Keats, MD, Former Alumni Professor of Radiology, University of Virginia Health Sciences Center When dealing with the maturing skeleton and its many complex growth alterations, physicians are constantly faced with the question: Is this image normal? The Radiographic Atlas of Skeletal Maturation succinctly answers that question by providing a comprehensive set of male and female reference images for every age and body part. This allows physicians to quickly hone in on normal ranges for the specific case they are reviewing--particularly useful when called upon to read a pediatric skeletal radiograph in the emergency room or while on call. Special Features: * Access to nearly 2,300 high-quality images that provide instant reference to normal views of the skeleton at every developmental milestone-available in both the text and accompanying DVD * Multiple projections at every age, sex, and body part combination so that the user can match the reference points in the book to the case at hand and arrive at a solid clinical interpretation * Practical text layout organized by gender and body part that provides quick access to images of normal development at any given age * A software virtual skeletal survey demonstrates images of younger and older individuals and crystallizes the subtle variations in growth patterns * Powerful software package with advanced image enhancement tools allows optimization of atlas image details for greater clarity. Compatible with numerous image formats (including DICOM) allowing viewing and editing of outside images * Convenient growth charts included in the book and DVD This unique resource, with its vast collection of print and DVD images of normal progressive skeletal development, gives physicians the full range of comparative information they need to interpret pediatric skeletal radiographs in any clinical setting. It is the reference standard for radiologists, pediatricians, orthopedists, emergency room physicians, internists, rehabilitation physicians, and training physicians who are called upon to review a pediatric radiograph and confidently make a diagnosis.

It was a pleasure to review this book, which is very comprehensive in its coverage on the diagnosis, management, and prognosis of diseases of the posterior fossa. This book has described extensively and accurately the anatomical aspects of posterior fossa through skull base and intraoperative images, with apt correlation to the radiological imaging. This correlation enables the reader to understand and remember better the normal anatomy of posterior fossa. -- American Journal of Neuroradiology The ability to operate successfully in the posterior fossa requires a thorough understanding of its neuroanatomy and physiology, accurate localization of lesions, and optimal surgical technique. Principles of Posterior Fossa Surgery provides an in-depth review of this complex surgical region, with detailed coverage of anatomy, pathology, imaging, disease-based management, and surgical approaches. Written by a team of highly respected specialists, it will be a valued reference and refresher for clinicians who perform posterior fossa surgery, as well as for trainees. Special Features: * Begins with a useful framework in neuroimaging, neuropathology, and microsurgical anatomy of the posterior cranial fossa * Covers a wide range of approaches and pathologies in the region, including congenital Chiari malformations, infections, trauma, aneurysms, and tumors * Highlights the anatomy of common surgical approaches, with numerous radiographic and endoscopic images that aid in visualizing concepts * Provides full coverage of surgical techniques, starting with basic concepts and progressing to operations on more challenging entities like petroclival meningiomas, jugular bulb tumors, acoustic neuromas, complex basilar aneurysms, and posterior circulation aneurysms * Includes comprehensive sections on surgical management of pediatric posterior fossa tumors and shunt surgery for lesions * Shares the insights of prominent neurosurgeons from top centers around the world, who discuss their preferred strategies for tackling this challenging area of the brain Focusing solely on the posterior fossa, this book fills an important gap for neurosurgeons, skull base specialists, and residents and fellows who are training in this anatomically challenging region. It will enrich their understanding and knowledge of the field, expand their surgical armamentarium, and help achieve the most successful clinical outcomes.

The perfect study tool for preparing for your courses or examinations - Physiology - An Illustrated Review's focused presentation and full-color illustrations makes learning the complex information essential to success easier. Sidebars make connections to underlying concepts in other basic sciences or apply the concepts presented in the clinical setting. Features: * Succinct bullet-point text streamlines studying * Hundreds of full-color illustrations reinforce clear explanatory text * Numerous tables sum up crucial information for quick review * Frequent sidebars build on and integrate learning across the basic sciences and apply this learning to the clinical setting *200 review questions with a rationale for why answers are right or wrong test mastery and help you prepare for exams * An additional 200 review questions, all available online allow you to test yourself and get immediate feedback, quickly identifying areas for further study

This is a book that will be of great service to practitioners involved in developing, implementing, and maintaining hearing conservation programs. -- Canadian Hearing Report According to the National Institutes of Occupational Safety and Health, approximately 30 million employees are exposed to dangerous noise levels at work and an additional nine million workers are at risk for hearing loss from other ototoxins such as metals and solvents. Millions of children and young adults are also at risk for noise-induced hearing loss in non-occupational settings. Hearing Conservation: In Occupational, Recreational, Education, and Home Settings is the most current text to cover all major topics related to noise-induced hearing loss, including the military, construction, manufacturing, mining, transportation, the music industry, the home environment, education settings, and recreational arenas. From the underlying principles of hearing loss to audiometric testing procedures to assessment of hearing conservation programs, this book is packed with information for audiologists and other members of the interdisciplinary team who provide hearing conservation services for at-risk groups. Special Features: * Many examples of audiometric data, that enhance understanding of all types of hearing impairment, test procedures, and standard threshold shift calculations * Protocols for comprehensive audiological, tinnitus, and auditory processing evaluations * Clinical pathways and follow-up action steps when a standard threshold shift is confirmed, including decisions about worker compensation in occupational settings * Assessment of the effectiveness of a wide range of hearing conservation programs and correction of deficiencies, along with training, educational, and motivational techniques * The most current information about hearing protection and enhancement devices, related regulations, selection and fitting, and training workers in how to use them for optimal results Comprehensive in scope, easily accessible, and useful to both clinicians and investigators,Hearing Conservation: In Occupational, Recreational, Education, and Home Settings is essential for audiologists, occupational hearing conservationists, otolaryngologists, internists, occupational nurses, noise control engineers, and any other practitioner who plays a role in developing, implementing, and maintaining hearing conservation measures. It is also an excellent text for graduate level audiology courses in hearing conservation.

This book serves as a simple review of selected general surgery topics in outline format. The illustrations are exceptionally good, displaying sufficient detail to depict the important anatomy without unnecessary distractions. -- Kevin Helling, MD, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Covering all the main topics and latest operative techniques, General and Visceral Surgery Review is a compact, highly structured review book designed to maximize your study time for the medical residency board exams. It pinpoints only the information you need to master the examenhanced by highlighted key words, summary tables, outline lists,and sidebar notes that make understanding and retention fast and easy. Features: * Succinctly covers the major areas in general and visceral surgeryanatomy, etiology,disease patterns, symptoms, diagnosis, and therapywith a focus on what you need to know for the exam* Provides nearly 200 instructive surgical descriptions and clear operative illustrations* Includes state-of-the-art minimally invasive and fast-track surgical techniques* Breaks topics into concise, digestible chunks of information that facilitate quick memorization* Offers targeted information that is comprehensive but not excessivedoes not overload you with extraneous material Optimally structured, clearly presented, and packed with helpful study aids, this book is the go-to companion for all students and residents specializing in general and visceral surgery and preparing for the medical residency board exams. It is also useful as a general study aid and a distillation of key points in conjunction with larger, more detailed texts.

The perfect study tool for preparing for your courses or examinations - Pharmacology - An Illustrated Review's focused presentation and full-color illustrations makes learning the complex information essential to success easier. Sidebars make connections to underlying concepts in other basic sciences or apply the concepts presented in the clinical setting. Features: * Succinct bullet-point text streamlines studying * Hundreds of full-color illustrations reinforce clear explanatory text* Numerous tables sum up crucial information for quick review * Frequent sidebars build on and integrate learning across the basic sciences and apply this learning to the clinical setting *200 review questions with a rationale for why answers are right or wrong test mastery and help you prepare for exams * An additional 200 review questions, all available online allow you to test yourself and get immediate feedback, quickly identifying areas for further study

This book provides a very important contribution to surgeons undertaking endoscopic sinus surgical courses, and provides a valuable resource of the surgical steps in a clear and concise manner. -- The Laryngoscope Endoscopic Sinonasal Dissection Guide demonstrates the most relevant techniques that enable residents to safely navigate the complex anatomy of the nose and paranasal sinuses. Organized in a stepwise approach and designed to mirror a residents progression in the lab, this succinct and user-friendly manual includes the most pertinent information on instrumentation, anteroposterior and postero-anterior approaches, and basic and advanced dissection techniques. Each chapter presents sagittal and endoscopic images accompanied by radiologic correlations with key anatomical landmarks highlighted throughout. Features: * More than 100 detailed surgical illustrations with easy-to-read labels guide the reader through basic and advanced endoscopic procedures * Includes online access to videos that demonstrate dissection techniques, as well as a typical complex surgical case with nasal polyps * A convenient spiral binding facilitates easy use in the lab * A special section elucidates critical landmarks for performing advanced transnasal endoscopic procedures of the skull base and cervical spine This highly visual text is ideal for residents in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery and skull base surgery who are working in an endoscopic cadaver laboratory, as well as specialists who need to refresh their dissection techniques.