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Book Review OXFORD HANDBOOK OF MEDICAL IMAGING Michael J. Darby, Dominic A. Barron, Rachel E. Hyland, Oxford University Press Inc., New York, USA, 2012; 440 pages. ISBN number: 978-0-19-921636-9
Medical imaging is now widely accepted in today’s general community and medical world, reaching a golden age of popularity. Traditional radiology techniques (e.g., x-ray, CT) have become universal front line diagnostic methods, portable technology is convenient (e.g., portable ultrasound system), and niche professional imaging education is now a very common addition to general training programs. The Oxford Handbook of Medical Imaging by Michael Darby, Dominic A. Barron and Rachel E. Hyland from Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (Leeds, UK), is a laudable 440-page endeavor that condenses and summarizes common medical conditions, the differential diagnosis and the role medical imaging can play in connecting the medical condition with a diagnosis. The qualified authors recognize that it is not feasible to describe all medical conditions for a pocket guide (‘‘. a book of this size, it is impossible to include all known conditions.’’); therefore, they focus on providing an overview of current medical imaging techniques and the increasing role that imaging plays in making the diagnosis. Although not all inclusive, a text of this magnitude would be very helpful to promising, novice healthcare professionals as they learn to incorporate medical imaging techniques into their daily medical practice. The guide indexes for this handbook are well thought out and very useful for navigating the included subject matter. The content is introduced after the preface and acknowledgements, with chapter page numbers and corresponding light blue index markers along the fore-edge of the book for reference; however, the light blue is very subtle for the size of the manual and would benefit from a bolder color contrast. For useful, quick chapter reference, attached inside the spine of the book are two tassel book marks. Thoughtfully included after the chapter listing is a helpful directory of common medical abbreviations used throughout the medical language. At the end of the book is an extensive, thought out reference directory for easy search of headline terms used throughout the text. The authors start out with an overview of wellestablished and state-of-the-art medical imaging techniques, including plain film radiography, fluoroscopy,
angiography, ultrasound, computed tomography, nuclear medicine (traditional), PET-CT and magnetic resonance imaging interventional radiology. Without going into too much detail, each imaging technique is sufficiently summarized with basic introductory background principles, applications of each technique, contraindications, post-imaging complications and follow-up care. Also provided are examples of high resolution images for each modality, emphasizing typical findings from basic anatomy (e.g., carotid artery ultrasound) to pathology (e.g., nuclear medicine bone metastases) to surgical correction (e.g., angiography with endovascular stents). The images provided are black and white, which is satisfactory for grayscale modalities; images with diagnostic information embedded in color, e.g., ultrasound color flow Doppler, are difficult to understand. Considerations for future Oxford Handbook editions could include a section on bourgeoning techniques, such as 3D/4D ultrasound (general and cardiac), molecular imaging and hybrid combination modalities (CT/MRI/ ultrasound/angiography). Overall, the comprehensive yet concise summaries provided by this handbook are invaluable to the novice clinician as a basic introduction to widely established medical imaging technology. After the reader has been introduced to current medical imaging modalities, the authors turn to the anatomical system based approach and relevant imaging for each anatomical system. This anatomical system approach is logical and comprehensive, and each anatomical system is divided into three subset sections. The first section presents the differential diagnosis listed by impressions from radiological imaging studies. The second section reviews anatomical presenting syndromes or, possibly more appropriate, presenting symptoms, as a syndrome is a collection of symptoms that characterize a specific disorder. Each symptom in the second section is sufficiently defined in relation to specific anatomy, differential diagnoses and appropriate imaging tests for potential diagnosis. The third section yields the most information, covering presenting conditions, from condition definition, clinical presentation, imaging modality findings and useful information for the interpreting radiologist. 930
Book Review
Unquestionably, with the Oxford Handbook of Medical Imaging, authors Darby, Barron and Hyland, as well the 18 contributing co-authors, have shouldered a charge that has probably been pondered more than has been accomplished in a text of this size. Handbooks, traditionally, have encountered content issues from too little to too much, a Goldilocks effect, if you will. The content provided here was obviously gathered through many years
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of diligent education and conscientious medical practice. Pertinently displayed in a concise and comprehensive format, this text will provide a valuable resource for any young healthcare professional’s early career and beyond. Scottsdale, AZ, USA
CHRISTOPHER B. KENDALL
E-mail: [email protected]
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ultrasmedbio.2012.11.014
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Book Review OXFORD HANDBOOK OF MEDICAL IMAGING Michael J. Darby, Dominic A. Barron, Rachel E. Hyland, Oxford University Press Inc., New York, USA, 2012; 440 pages. ISBN number: 978-0-19-921636-9
Medical imaging is now widely accepted in today’s general community and medical world, reaching a golden age of popularity. Traditional radiology techniques (e.g., x-ray, CT) have become universal front line diagnostic methods, portable technology is convenient (e.g., portable ultrasound system), and niche professional imaging education is now a very common addition to general training programs. The Oxford Handbook of Medical Imaging by Michael Darby, Dominic A. Barron and Rachel E. Hyland from Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (Leeds, UK), is a laudable 440-page endeavor that condenses and summarizes common medical conditions, the differential diagnosis and the role medical imaging can play in connecting the medical condition with a diagnosis. The qualified authors recognize that it is not feasible to describe all medical conditions for a pocket guide (‘‘. a book of this size, it is impossible to include all known conditions.’’); therefore, they focus on providing an overview of current medical imaging techniques and the increasing role that imaging plays in making the diagnosis. Although not all inclusive, a text of this magnitude would be very helpful to promising, novice healthcare professionals as they learn to incorporate medical imaging techniques into their daily medical practice. The guide indexes for this handbook are well thought out and very useful for navigating the included subject matter. The content is introduced after the preface and acknowledgements, with chapter page numbers and corresponding light blue index markers along the fore-edge of the book for reference; however, the light blue is very subtle for the size of the manual and would benefit from a bolder color contrast. For useful, quick chapter reference, attached inside the spine of the book are two tassel book marks. Thoughtfully included after the chapter listing is a helpful directory of common medical abbreviations used throughout the medical language. At the end of the book is an extensive, thought out reference directory for easy search of headline terms used throughout the text. The authors start out with an overview of wellestablished and state-of-the-art medical imaging techniques, including plain film radiography, fluoroscopy,
angiography, ultrasound, computed tomography, nuclear medicine (traditional), PET-CT and magnetic resonance imaging interventional radiology. Without going into too much detail, each imaging technique is sufficiently summarized with basic introductory background principles, applications of each technique, contraindications, post-imaging complications and follow-up care. Also provided are examples of high resolution images for each modality, emphasizing typical findings from basic anatomy (e.g., carotid artery ultrasound) to pathology (e.g., nuclear medicine bone metastases) to surgical correction (e.g., angiography with endovascular stents). The images provided are black and white, which is satisfactory for grayscale modalities; images with diagnostic information embedded in color, e.g., ultrasound color flow Doppler, are difficult to understand. Considerations for future Oxford Handbook editions could include a section on bourgeoning techniques, such as 3D/4D ultrasound (general and cardiac), molecular imaging and hybrid combination modalities (CT/MRI/ ultrasound/angiography). Overall, the comprehensive yet concise summaries provided by this handbook are invaluable to the novice clinician as a basic introduction to widely established medical imaging technology. After the reader has been introduced to current medical imaging modalities, the authors turn to the anatomical system based approach and relevant imaging for each anatomical system. This anatomical system approach is logical and comprehensive, and each anatomical system is divided into three subset sections. The first section presents the differential diagnosis listed by impressions from radiological imaging studies. The second section reviews anatomical presenting syndromes or, possibly more appropriate, presenting symptoms, as a syndrome is a collection of symptoms that characterize a specific disorder. Each symptom in the second section is sufficiently defined in relation to specific anatomy, differential diagnoses and appropriate imaging tests for potential diagnosis. The third section yields the most information, covering presenting conditions, from condition definition, clinical presentation, imaging modality findings and useful information for the interpreting radiologist. 930
Book Review
Unquestionably, with the Oxford Handbook of Medical Imaging, authors Darby, Barron and Hyland, as well the 18 contributing co-authors, have shouldered a charge that has probably been pondered more than has been accomplished in a text of this size. Handbooks, traditionally, have encountered content issues from too little to too much, a Goldilocks effect, if you will. The content provided here was obviously gathered through many years
931
of diligent education and conscientious medical practice. Pertinently displayed in a concise and comprehensive format, this text will provide a valuable resource for any young healthcare professional’s early career and beyond. Scottsdale, AZ, USA
CHRISTOPHER B. KENDALL
E-mail: [email protected]
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COURSE SYLLABUS Instrumental Literature and Techniques (MUSC 3462 P01). Disability statement (See Student Handbook): Students with disabilities, including learning disabilities, who wish to request accommodations in class should. Proficiency in the Acrobat PDF Reader Basic knowledge of Windows or Mac O.S.! Netiquette (online. U8n.eBook Techniques in Microbiology: A Student Handbook By John M. Lammert u93.eBook Tanning Chemistry: The Science of Leather By Anthony D. Tea in the Harem Download PDF ePub. Reader can get many real examples that can be great knowledge. It will be wonderful.
Techniques in Microbiology: a Student Handbook; John M. Lammert ; ( 2007). Pearson Education, Inc., Upper Saddle River, NJ. 225 pages.
Dr. John Lammert presents Techniques in Microbiology: a Student Handbook as an instructional guide for teaching or learning fundamental procedures in the microbiology laboratory. This lab coat pocket-sized book gracefully introduces general bacteriology protocols with simple graphic illustrations. It was compiled using the recommendations of the education community of the American Society for Microbiology.
The contents of the handbook are divided into six chapters or units, and each unit focuses on various aspects of bacteriology laboratory protocols. In the opening section, it emphasizes safety in the microbiology laboratory and these safety precautions are repeated throughout. Unit Two describes procedures involved in sterilization, the use of gas burners and incinerators, and the culturing and isolation of bacteria. Methodology for short- or long-term storage of cultures is also accentuated in this unit. Subsequent units comprise a wide range of topics, including microscopy, staining, enzyme-based identification tests, selective/differential media and bacterial cell count. The final unit encompasses the methodology involved with testing the efficiency of antibacterial agents and antiseptics. Each protocol is well presented with clear illustrations for every step, followed by safety measures and tips for troubleshooting.
With this wide array of instructions from preparation of a bacteriological growth media to biochemical tests used for identification of bacteria, this book serves like a “personal lab mentor.” The illustrations are clear and are very well presented. The author skillfully integrates suggested alternative approaches and materials when appropriate. For example, an alternative to conventional freezing vials could be commercial craft beads; and a candle jar may take the place of a GasPak anaerobic system. Examples like this can be found throughout the handbook and they are very helpful, especially for resource-limited labs around the world. The recipes for stains and reagents are concisely presented in the Appendix for quick reference during on-bench preparation.
Although the contents are not as comprehensive as the protocols available through ASM’s MicrobeLibrary (www.microbelibrary.org), most or all the fundamental techniques are smartly summarized in this book. And in spite of the enormous amount of information available on the Internet, step-by-step instructions with illustrations are a rare find. Thus, this handbook offers one-stop reference and instant answers with the turn of a page.
Although Techniques in Microbiology: a Student’s Handbook is an excellent resource for understanding fundamental bacteriology, it does not give any information on the current and advanced techniques (like nucleic acid based methods) now routinely applied in research and medical microbiology labs. I would prefer to see the illustrations in a gloved hand rather than a bare hand, as shown. In teaching labs, gloves may not be a requirement but should be worn when handling samples containing potential pathogens (e.g., any clinical samples, sewage, etc.). Most research and medical microbiology labs use biosafety cabinets (BSC) in an effort to enhance the safety of the workers. Although not common in teaching labs, a short description of BSCs would be useful information in this handbook. As a researcher, I personally would like to see a list of additional supporting material in this book to encourage students to refer to broader information base.
Overall, I strongly recommend this book to all biology, allied health and microbiology students. It concisely presents the techniques from principle to procedure with step-by-step instructions. The illustrations are neat and easy to comprehend. I support the claim by the author that mastery of a variety of techniques described in the book will help students to be highly competent in fundamental bacteriology. This handbook is also a nice foundation for the instructor who wished to design more challenging and investigative laboratory courses.
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