Rakuten Kobo

The Island of the Colorblind

by Oliver Sacks ...

**Part travelogue, part autobiography, part medical mystery, this moving book by the "poet laureate of medicine" (The New York Times) and bestselling author of Awakenings takes us to a tiny Pacific atoll and the island of Guam to explore the genesis of disease, the wonders of botany, and the complexities of being human."Sacks's total immersion in island life makes this luminous, beautifully ... Read more

$11.99 USD

**Part travelogue, part autobiography, part medical mystery, this moving book by the "poet laureate of medicine" (The New York Times) and bestselling author of Awakenings takes us to a tiny Pacific atoll and the island of Guam to explore the genesis of disease, the wonders of botany, and the complexities of being human."Sacks's total immersion in island life makes this luminous, beautifully
... Read more
A Machine Called Indomitable

The Remarkable Story of a Scientist's Inspiration, Invention, and Medical Breakthrough

by Sonny Kleinfield ...

The true story of the doctor who invented the MRI: "A fascinating account of how a significant medical development came about" ( The New York Times).Dr. Raymond Damadian was plagued with a mysterious and persistent stomach pain, yet physicians assured him that they could find nothing wrong. To find the answer to his ailment, Damadian would spend the ensuing twelve years building a machine that ... Read more

Was $12.99 USD Now $0.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

The true story of the doctor who invented the MRI: "A fascinating account of how a significant medical development came about" ( The New York Times).Dr. Raymond Damadian was plagued with a mysterious and persistent stomach pain, yet physicians assured him that they could find nothing wrong. To find the answer to his ailment, Damadian would spend the ensuing twelve years building a machine that
... Read more
CT & MRI Pathology: A Pocket Atlas, Third Edition

by Jagan Mohan Ailinani, Michael L. Grey ...

The acclaimed pocket atlas of the most common pathologic conditions seen on CT and MRI – more essential than ever, with new images and casesDesigned for quick look-up at the point of care, this concise handbook provides technologists and students with CT and MRI findings of 200 pathologic conditions most often seen in day-to-day practice, along with pertinent clinical information. Each pathology ... Read more

$63.89 USD

The acclaimed pocket atlas of the most common pathologic conditions seen on CT and MRI – more essential than ever, with new images and casesDesigned for quick look-up at the point of care, this concise handbook provides technologists and students with CT and MRI findings of 200 pathologic conditions most often seen in day-to-day practice, along with pertinent clinical information. Each pathology
... Read more
Vascular and Interventional Radiology: The Requisites E-Book

Vascular and Interventional Radiology: The Requisites E-Book

by John A. Kaufman, Michael J. Lee ...

Series series The Core Requisites
Get the essential tools you need to make an accurate diagnosis with Vascular and Interventional Radiology: The Requisites! This bestselling volume delivers the conceptual, factual, and interpretive information you need for effective clinical practice in vascular and interventional radiology, as well certification and recertification review. Master core knowledge the easy and affordable way with ... Read more

$99.99 USD

Get the essential tools you need to make an accurate diagnosis with Vascular and Interventional Radiology: The Requisites! This bestselling volume delivers the conceptual, factual, and interpretive information you need for effective clinical practice in vascular and interventional radiology, as well certification and recertification review. Master core knowledge the easy and affordable way with
... Read more
Life Over 40: What to Expect

by Benedict Obertan ...

Life over 40 can be a tough time, I hope you are here to try to understand exactly what may and will happen.In this book you will find what the two sides to life over 40 are, the physical and mental behavioural symptoms and how they can effect your life.The key is to age healthily and you will start to understand the ways to do this and manage your concerns for midlife. ... Read more

Free

Life over 40 can be a tough time, I hope you are here to try to understand exactly what may and will happen.In this book you will find what the two sides to life over 40 are, the physical and mental behavioural symptoms and how they can effect your life.The key is to age healthily and you will start to understand the ways to do this and manage your concerns for midlife.
... Read more
Molecular Imaging Probes For Cancer Research

by Xiaoyuan (Shawn) Chen ...

This review volume integrates the advances in cancer biology, molecular imaging techniques and imaging probes for visualization and quantitative measurement of anatomical, functional, and molecular profiles of cancer. The volume also presents a comprehensive summary of the state-of-the-art technology in molecular imaging probe design and applications in radionuclide (PET and SPECT), magnetic ... Read more

$93.99 USD

This review volume integrates the advances in cancer biology, molecular imaging techniques and imaging probes for visualization and quantitative measurement of anatomical, functional, and molecular profiles of cancer. The volume also presents a comprehensive summary of the state-of-the-art technology in molecular imaging probe design and applications in radionuclide (PET and SPECT), magnetic
... Read more
Clinical Radiology Made Ridiculously Simple

by Hugue Ouellette, M.D., Patrice Tétreault, M.D. ...

Series series Made Ridiculously Simple
A clear, concise approach to acquiring the skills of interpreting the clinically vital components to the most common radiographic conditions seen in the emergency room or on the ward by the non-radiologist. While intended for medical students and residents, it is also useful for nurses, nurse practitioners, PA’s and X-ray technicians.Each chapter is subdivided into Radiographic Anatomy, Approach ... Read more

$24.75 USD

A clear, concise approach to acquiring the skills of interpreting the clinically vital components to the most common radiographic conditions seen in the emergency room or on the ward by the non-radiologist. While intended for medical students and residents, it is also useful for nurses, nurse practitioners, PA’s and X-ray technicians.Each chapter is subdivided into Radiographic Anatomy, Approach
... Read more
Examination Review for Ultrasound: Abdomen and Obstetrics & Gynecology

by Steven M. Penny ...

Prepare for—and excel on—the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) and American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification exams! Steven M. Penny’s Examination Review for Ultrasound: Abdomen & Obstetrics and Gynecology, 3rd Edition, focuses only on the information that you’ll see on these exams, saving you valuable study time. Now in full color throughout, it ... Read more

$93.59 USD

Prepare for—and excel on—the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) and American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification exams! Steven M. Penny’s Examination Review for Ultrasound: Abdomen & Obstetrics and Gynecology, 3rd Edition, focuses only on the information that you’ll see on these exams, saving you valuable study time. Now in full color throughout, it
... Read more
Workbook for Diagonstic Medical Sonography: Abdominal and Superficial Structures

by Diane Kawamura, Tanya Nolan ...

Designed to accompany the 5th Edition of the companion text, Workbook for Diagnostic Medical Sonography: A Guide to Clinical Practice, Abdomen and Superficial Structures,5th Edition, by Diane M. Kawamura and Tanya D. Nolan, offers a full complement of self-study aids for active learning that enable you to assess and build your knowledge as you advance through the text. Most importantly, it helps ... Read more

$53.99 USD

Designed to accompany the 5th Edition of the companion text, Workbook for Diagnostic Medical Sonography: A Guide to Clinical Practice, Abdomen and Superficial Structures,5th Edition, by Diane M. Kawamura and Tanya D. Nolan, offers a full complement of self-study aids for active learning that enable you to assess and build your knowledge as you advance through the text. Most importantly, it helps
... Read more
Critical Issues in Head and Neck Oncology

Key Concepts from the Ninth THNO Meeting

Edited by Jan B. Vermorken, Johannes A. Langendijk, C. René Leemans, Jean-Pascal Machiels, Piero Nicolai, Brian O'Sullivan ...

This is an open access book. With a wealth of exciting data emerging in this rapidly evolving field, this book reviews state-of-the-art knowledge with emphasis on multidisciplinary decision making and management of head and neck cancer. Significant detail is provided on a wide range of topics including:oral potentially malignant disorders, cell-based assays for drug discovery and drug evaluation, ... Read more

Free

This is an open access book. With a wealth of exciting data emerging in this rapidly evolving field, this book reviews state-of-the-art knowledge with emphasis on multidisciplinary decision making and management of head and neck cancer. Significant detail is provided on a wide range of topics including:oral potentially malignant disorders, cell-based assays for drug discovery and drug evaluation,
... Read more
Gynaecological Ultrasound in Clinical Practice

Ultrasound Imaging in the Management of Gynaecological Conditions

Edited by Davor Jurkovic, Lil Valentin, Sanjay Vyas ...

Series series Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists Advanced Skills
Ultrasound plays an integral part in the diagnosis and management of many gynaecological conditions; indeed, ultrasound forms part of the RCOG's mandatory training programme for doctors wishing to specialise in obstetrics and gynaecology. This book will be of use to both trainees and those already in clinical practice looking for a user-friendly reference guide. The use of ultrasound in ... Read more

$186.99 USD

Ultrasound plays an integral part in the diagnosis and management of many gynaecological conditions; indeed, ultrasound forms part of the RCOG's mandatory training programme for doctors wishing to specialise in obstetrics and gynaecology. This book will be of use to both trainees and those already in clinical practice looking for a user-friendly reference guide. The use of ultrasound in
... Read more
Essentials of Osborn's Brain E-Book

Essentials of Osborn's Brain E-Book

by Anne G. Osborn ...

Designed to facilitate easier understanding of a complex subject, Essentials of Osborn's Brain: A Fundamental Guide for Residents and Fellows is a highly practical guide to neuroradiology by world-renowned expert Dr. Anne G. Osborn. This concise text is derived from Osborn's Brain, second edition, and contains the essential must-know information critical for residents and fellows in radiology, ... Read more

$116.99 USD

Designed to facilitate easier understanding of a complex subject, Essentials of Osborn's Brain: A Fundamental Guide for Residents and Fellows is a highly practical guide to neuroradiology by world-renowned expert Dr. Anne G. Osborn. This concise text is derived from Osborn's Brain, second edition, and contains the essential must-know information critical for residents and fellows in radiology,
... Read more
Computed Tomography

A Primer for Radiographers

Edited by Shayne Chau, Christopher M Hayre ...

Series series Medical Imaging in Practice
This book acts as a primer for radiographers upon performing computed tomography (CT) examinations. The focus resides in radiation physics, radiobiology, anatomy, imaging protocols and image evaluation. It seeks to provide readers insight into the practical and innovative approaches within CT, backed up with key literature and examples in practice. Recent innovations and the importance of new ... Read more

$132.99 USD

This book acts as a primer for radiographers upon performing computed tomography (CT) examinations. The focus resides in radiation physics, radiobiology, anatomy, imaging protocols and image evaluation. It seeks to provide readers insight into the practical and innovative approaches within CT, backed up with key literature and examples in practice. Recent innovations and the importance of new
... Read more
Moderate and Deep Sedation in Clinical Practice

Edited by Richard D. Urman, Alan D. Kaye ...

Millions of procedures requiring sedation are performed each year; many occur outside of the operating room in both inpatient and outpatient settings. This tremendous growth has resulted in sedation being administered by a wide range of healthcare providers, including non-anesthesiologist physicians, nurses and nurse practitioners. Moderate and Deep Sedation in Clinical Practice is a concise, ... Read more

$58.99 USD

Millions of procedures requiring sedation are performed each year; many occur outside of the operating room in both inpatient and outpatient settings. This tremendous growth has resulted in sedation being administered by a wide range of healthcare providers, including non-anesthesiologist physicians, nurses and nurse practitioners. Moderate and Deep Sedation in Clinical Practice is a concise,
... Read more
The Big Squeeze

A Social and Political History of the Controversial Mammogram

by Handel E. Reynolds ...

Series series The Culture and Politics of Health Care Work
In 2009, an influential panel of medical experts ignited a controversy when they recommended that most women should not begin routine mammograms to screen for breast cancer until the age of fifty, reversing guidelines they had issued just seven years before when they recommended forty as the optimal age to start getting mammograms. While some praised the new recommendation as sensible given the ... Read more

$14.99 USD

In 2009, an influential panel of medical experts ignited a controversy when they recommended that most women should not begin routine mammograms to screen for breast cancer until the age of fifty, reversing guidelines they had issued just seven years before when they recommended forty as the optimal age to start getting mammograms. While some praised the new recommendation as sensible given the
... Read more
Radiation Protection in Medical Radiography - E-Book

Radiation Protection in Medical Radiography - E-Book

by Mary Alice Statkiewicz Sherer, Paula J. Visconti, E. Russell Ritenour, Kelli Welch Haynes ...

Master the basic principles and techniques of radiation safety! Radiation Protection in Medical Radiography, 9th Edition makes it easy to understand both basic and complex concepts in radiation protection, radiobiology, and radiation physics. Concise, full-color coverage discusses the safe use of ionizing radiation in all imaging modalities, including the effects of radiation on humans at the ... Read more

$85.99 USD

Master the basic principles and techniques of radiation safety! Radiation Protection in Medical Radiography, 9th Edition makes it easy to understand both basic and complex concepts in radiation protection, radiobiology, and radiation physics. Concise, full-color coverage discusses the safe use of ionizing radiation in all imaging modalities, including the effects of radiation on humans at the
... Read more
3D Image Reconstruction for CT and PET

A Practical Guide with Python

by Daniele Panetta, Niccolo Camarlinghi ...

Series series Focus Series in Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering
This is a practical guide to tomographic image reconstruction with projection data, with strong focus on Computed Tomography (CT) and Positron Emission Tomography (PET). Classic methods such as FBP, ART, SIRT, MLEM and OSEM are presented with modern and compact notation, with the main goal of guiding the reader from the comprehension of the mathematical background through a fast-route to real ... Read more

Was $33.99 USD Now $29.99 USD

This is a practical guide to tomographic image reconstruction with projection data, with strong focus on Computed Tomography (CT) and Positron Emission Tomography (PET). Classic methods such as FBP, ART, SIRT, MLEM and OSEM are presented with modern and compact notation, with the main goal of guiding the reader from the comprehension of the mathematical background through a fast-route to real
... Read more
Contemporary Diagnosis and Management of Breast Cancer®, 2nd edition

by Lynn H. Ratner, MD ...

In this timely handbook, an expert in oncology explains the risk factors for contracting breast cancer and the pathogenesis of the disease, discusses the complexities of diagnosis, and offers a detailed examination of surgical treatments and the latest drug therapies, including raloxifene (Evista®). ... Read more

$14.99 USD

In this timely handbook, an expert in oncology explains the risk factors for contracting breast cancer and the pathogenesis of the disease, discusses the complexities of diagnosis, and offers a detailed examination of surgical treatments and the latest drug therapies, including raloxifene (Evista®).
... Read more
Brant & Helm's Fundamentals of Diagnostic Radiology

by Jeffrey Klein, Vincent Mellnick ...

Long considered a leading text in the field, Brant & Helm’s Fundamentals of Diagnostic Radiology, 6th Edition, provides essential coverage for radiology residents, interns, students, and practitioners. Drs. Jeffrey S. Klein and Vincent Mellnick lead a team of expert section editors who cover all subspecialty areas including neuroradiology, chest, breast, abdominal, musculoskeletal imaging, ... Read more

$290.69 USD

Long considered a leading text in the field, Brant & Helm’s Fundamentals of Diagnostic Radiology, 6th Edition, provides essential coverage for radiology residents, interns, students, and practitioners. Drs. Jeffrey S. Klein and Vincent Mellnick lead a team of expert section editors who cover all subspecialty areas including neuroradiology, chest, breast, abdominal, musculoskeletal imaging,
... Read more
Understanding the Physics of Particle Accelerators

A Guide to Beam Dynamics Simulations Using ZGOUBI

by François Méot ...

Series series Particle Acceleration and Detection
This open access book introduces readers to the physics of particle accelerators, by means of beam dynamics simulations and exercises using the computer code ZGOUBI. The respective chapters are organized chronologically and trace the historical development of accelerators from electrostatic columns to storage rings, to the numerous variations on resonant acceleration and focusing techniques, while ... Read more

Free

This open access book introduces readers to the physics of particle accelerators, by means of beam dynamics simulations and exercises using the computer code ZGOUBI. The respective chapters are organized chronologically and trace the historical development of accelerators from electrostatic columns to storage rings, to the numerous variations on resonant acceleration and focusing techniques, while
... Read more
Pearls and Pitfalls in Musculoskeletal Imaging

Variants and Other Difficult Diagnoses

Edited by D. Lee Bennett, Georges Y. El-Khoury ...

When a radiological image includes unfamiliar features, how do you decide whether it is normal variation or pathological abnormality? If you decide an abnormality is present, can you make a diagnosis from the image alone? Pearls and Pitfalls in Musculoskeletal Imaging differentiates less common findings or normal variant mimickers from the more common similar appearing diseases, helping you make a ... Read more

$130.99 USD

When a radiological image includes unfamiliar features, how do you decide whether it is normal variation or pathological abnormality? If you decide an abnormality is present, can you make a diagnosis from the image alone? Pearls and Pitfalls in Musculoskeletal Imaging differentiates less common findings or normal variant mimickers from the more common similar appearing diseases, helping you make a
... Read more
Diagnostic Imaging: Pediatric Neuroradiology E-Book

Diagnostic Imaging: Pediatric Neuroradiology E-Book

by Kevin R. Moore ...

Series series Diagnostic Imaging
Covering the entire spectrum of this fast-changing field, Diagnostic Imaging: Pediatric Neuroradiology, third edition, is an invaluable resource for radiologists, child neurologists, and pediatricians—anyone who requires an easily accessible reference that covers common and uncommon disorders affecting the brain, head, neck, and spine of children. Dr. Kevin Moore and an expert author team provide ... Read more

$273.99 USD

Covering the entire spectrum of this fast-changing field, Diagnostic Imaging: Pediatric Neuroradiology, third edition, is an invaluable resource for radiologists, child neurologists, and pediatricians—anyone who requires an easily accessible reference that covers common and uncommon disorders affecting the brain, head, neck, and spine of children. Dr. Kevin Moore and an expert author team provide
... Read more
Emergency Cross-sectional Radiology

by Dipanjali Mondal, Erskine J. Holmes, Daniel Y. F. Chung, Rakesh Misra ...

Cross-sectional imaging plays an ever-increasing role in the management of the acutely ill patient. There is 24/7 demand for radiologists at all levels of training to interpret complex scans, and alongside this an increased expectation that the requesting physician should be able to recognise important cross-sectional anatomy and pathology in order to expedite patient management. Emergency Cross ... Read more

$81.99 USD

Cross-sectional imaging plays an ever-increasing role in the management of the acutely ill patient. There is 24/7 demand for radiologists at all levels of training to interpret complex scans, and alongside this an increased expectation that the requesting physician should be able to recognise important cross-sectional anatomy and pathology in order to expedite patient management. Emergency Cross
... Read more
Biomedical Signal and Image Processing

by Kayvan Najarian, Robert Splinter ...

Written for senior-level and first year graduate students in biomedical signal and image processing, this book describes fundamental signal and image processing techniques that are used to process biomedical information. The book also discusses application of these techniques in the processing of some of the main biomedical signals and images, such as EEG, ECG, MRI, and CT. New features of this ... Read more

Free

Written for senior-level and first year graduate students in biomedical signal and image processing, this book describes fundamental signal and image processing techniques that are used to process biomedical information. The book also discusses application of these techniques in the processing of some of the main biomedical signals and images, such as EEG, ECG, MRI, and CT. New features of this
... Read more

eReaders

Apps

Accessories

Shopping Cart

You're getting the VIP treatment!

Your Shopping Cart is empty

Available:

1 audiobook monthly

+ FREE 30-day trial

Available:

1 audiobook monthly

+ FREE 30-day trial

Recommended For You

Diagnostic Imaging eBooks

Show: