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Under the expert direction of one of the leaders in the field of radiology, Joseph T. Ferrucci, MD, Taveras and Ferrucci's Radiology on CD-ROM is the one resource clinical practitioners, researchers, and residents can turn to for complete,up to date, usable coverage of imaging techniques. With five volumes on one CD-ROM, Radiology on CD-ROM provides comprehensive coverage in all areas of radiology and is organized by organ system for your convenience. This CD-ROM also presents the appropriate imaging modalities that can be employed in the diagnosis of a particular disease. Plus, there is authoritative guidance that you cannot find anywhere else because Radiology on CD-ROM is written and edited by the world's leading experts in the field. Up to 74 Category 1 AMA/PRA CME Credit Hours are available.FEATURES: Contains more than 7,000 pages of clinical information (CD-ROM) Contains more th an 20,000 high-resolution images with zoom capability to inspect clinical details (CD-ROM) Organised by organ system, and presents the approved imaging modalities that can be employed in the diagnosis of a particular disease Written and edited by the world's leading experts in the field Easy to use, searchable database (CD-ROM) Updated annually to keep usercurrent Self assessment questions to help readers test their comprehension of various topics (CD-ROM) Up to 74 category1 AMA/PRA CME credit hours are available Windows / Macintosh Compatibl ... Read more

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Radiology is a routine diagnostic procedure in all fields of clinical veterinary practice, and exotic medicine is no exception. Besides an increasing interest and concurrent demand for a higher level of care of these species, very little is reported in the scientific literature about normal radiographic patterns, and radiographic abnormalities are generally limited to case reports.

Clinical Radiology of Exotic Companion Mammals is designed to fill this gap. It provides a practical resource for veterinarians wishing to add these special species to their clinical practice, and a ready reference for those already including those species among their caseload. Clearly labeled normal images will aid anyone interested in comparative radiographic anatomy, and the techniques section will help overcome difficulties related to the smaller size of many exotic companion mammals.

Features of the book include:

• wide range of exotic mammal species beyond ferrets, rabbits, and rodents, including species such as marsupials, hedgehogs and potbellied pigs
  
• a review of the basic principles of radiology, equipment, radiologic techniques and patient positioning helpful for optimizing exotic companion mammal radiography
  
• an extensive review of both normal and pathologic radiographic patterns. Some of the latter are accompanied by clinical or surgical images to aid the practitioner in familiarization with a wide range of both common and uncommon lesions.

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This companion to the best-selling Teaching Atlas of Interventional Radiology: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Angiography covers the latest techniques in the field of interventional radiology used to treat non-vascular diseases.

Each case begins with a discussion of critical aspects of the disease process and differential diagnoses to teach you how to quickly recognize the presentation of diseases and disorders. The atlas guides you through all stages of management, from initial diagnosis to determining best method of treatment and the therapeutic options available.

Highlights:

55 procedures for the neck and thorax; the abdomen, including the gastrointestinal system, liver, biliary system, and pancreas; the reproductive system; and the urinary system and adrenal glands

A step-by-step approach to diagnosis and treatment

"Pearls" and "pitfalls" highlight key points and warn of potential errors

More than 300 illustrations demonstrate important concepts

Here is the essential guide for interventional radiologists, residents, and other specialists seeking to improve their management of non-vascular disorders and problems that they often see in practice. ... Read more

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Basic non-vascular interventions at once
All types of nonvascular interventions are covered in this book. I prefer it for both the beginners and experienced workers.

Vascular intervensionalists book of problems and solutions
Together with the book by Karim Valji (Vascular and interventional radiology, ISBN 0721670032) this book forms a formidable addition to any prospective interventionalist's library. The book essentially forms two parts. An introduction describing in a review format some common fields of interventional radiology such as lower extremity arterial disease, but also enlightens the user on the highly busy part of interventional radiology - that related to dialysis vascular access and its importance for the dialysist and (no lesse important) for the patient with a dialysis access.The second part of the book describes case stories with appropriate images and narrative content. A few areas seem a little different from modern approach with almost no vascular CT or even mention of multi-detector vascular CT, an important emergent technique. Also - albeit this may be from my lack of familiarity with American settings - a curious case of a patient with a brain abscess is related and the sequelae of that is never really mentioned.In general the book is informative, well written, clear and with a lot of interesting and highly educational examples.

One of the best interventional radiology texts available.
I found this a great book on vascular radiology as a 1st yr resident and an unbeatable resource for the radiology boards. It's easy to read, and easy to learn from. It should be in every radiolgist's personal library! ... Read more

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Popularly known as "the pink book," this classic text has served tens of thousands of students, residents, and clinicians as an effective, concise, and enjoyable introduction to musculoskeletal imaging. The author's enter¬taining writing style quickly conveys the essence of the material. This thoroughly updated 3rd Edition features an increased emphasis on MR imaging and enhanced coverage of knee imaging, plus many new and improved imaging examples. It remains a perfect first book on musculoskeletal radiology as well as a terrific quick review of the subject.* Uses hundreds of high-quality digital radiographs, MRIs, bone scans, and CT images to demonstrate all of the concepts discussed. * Features a succinct, highly accessible writing style that makes information easy to understand. ... Read more

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Well written by one of the radiology gurus
This book is a great resource, however, it is very similar to the chapters on skeletal radiology in Brant and Helms. I don't know if it is worth buying this book for residents already using Brant and Helms, but it is definitely a solid well written book.

I love this book!
I'm a first-year radiology resident and am rotating through MSK right now. My attending suggested this book to me, as did more senior residents in my program, so I figured it was worth a shot.

The thing that I love the most about this book is its informal tone. There have been times when I've caught myself laughing out loud because of a funny story that Helms relates. He's not shy about using mnemonics, either, which is different from most text books --- it's nice to have an acronym to assist with memorizing, say, the bajillion causes of lytic bone lesions. It feels like an easy read because I'm not trudging through endless text about anatomical relationships and the finer details of MR sequences. I don't deny that those things are important to learn. They are. However, for a novice like myself, I think it's best to start with a more simplistic book geared toward mastering the basics. The fine details can (and will) come later with more advanced books as you progress through your residency training.

Anyway, in summary, this is an excellent read for a beginning radiology resident!

pocket size for the large hardcover
This book just gives you a more detailed review from the fundamentals of diagnostic radiology, the large hardcover. if this is your specific study this is the book for you.

CHEAP
The last edition was outstanding and extremely popular, although it was identicle to the msk chapters in brant and helms.Unfortunately with the new edition they went very cheap with the paper quality and thus the image quality suffers.

Incredible Sense of Syntesis
I'm a radiology resident, and tried to read many musculoskeletal books, all quite abrangent, but hard to read. I found incredible how Dr. Helms could make such a syntesis of musculoskeletal radiology. Of course many chapters are too small. For example, the chapter about MR in shoulder is insuficient. But other chapters, like the chapter about MR in the examination of the knee is amazingly complete in an incredible small number of pages! ... Read more

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The thoroughly updated New Edition of this best-selling Radiology Requisites(tm) volume concisely synthesizes all of today's core knowledge in genitourinary radiology. Clinically oriented coverage encompasses everything from basic principles through the latest diagnostic imaging techniques, equipment, and technology. Practice-proven tips and excellent problem-solving discussions are accompanied by more than 450 images of the highest quality. What's more, abundant boxes, tables, outlines, and suggested reading lists make reference easy. ... Read more

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Good solid grounding
Despite the heavily praised Neuroradiology Requisites, not all book in this series are useful.
Genitourinary Requsites is well worth reading as bachground for a Urology run or in preparation for Radiology specialist exams.It follows the style of Neuroradiology, with well placed tables of the important facts and differentiaals, good images and an easy to read style - but at less than quarter the size it is well designed for the subject.
It'll give you a good background and system of interpretation, plus some knowledge on the important differentials, which is really what you need for the Australasian Radiology Part 2 exams.

Another great Requisites book!
Genitourinary Radiology - The Requisites continues in the tradition of the other books in the series by offering a large amount of relevant information in an easy-to-read form.The book can be read in the firstweek of a rotation for a quick but solid foundation in GU radiology.Keypoints are summarized in boxes, and the images shown are of good quality. Great for radiology residents, and urology residents would likely benefitas well. ... Read more

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A new, comprehensive review of the radiographic examination of the post-operative GI tract. Organized on an organ-by-organ basis, emphasis is placed on conventional studies, supplemented by cross-sectional imaging. Operative techniques and normal post-operative anatomy are depicted with many schematic line drawings. Normal changes, as well as early and late complications are discussed and abundantly illustrated. A must-have reference for general radiologists, specialists in gastrointestinal surgery and radiology medical libraries.

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In the emergency department, consistent and accurate interpretation of radiographs is vital for the care of the acutely ill or injured patient. Written by emergency physicians for emergency physicians, this new title conveys the information required to interpret routine radiographic studies with the signposts for quick and accurate diagnosis. The book organizes the crucial and most elemental information, combining clear instructional figures and tables with clinically relevant text. High quality radiographs are accompanied by line drawings which more clearly define the anatomy as seen in the image. ... Read more

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Emergency Radiology
Excellent resource.A gold standard for the field of radiological interpretation.Especially beneficial to newcomers to the field.

Emergency Radiology
I am a PA in the ED and of what I have read so far I have found this book to be very helpful and well constructed. It is an easy read and overal worth the money. It is probably best suited for someone who has some experience with x-rays and wants to expand futher or review. It does cover some basics and a lot of advanced stuff (CT, MRI, some nuclear scans) as well.

Indispensable
As a practicing family/urgent care physician, this book has proven invaluable on numerous occasions. This book is easy to read with a great number of radiographs to look through.
I highly recommend this book to family physicians and internists
looking to add to their library collection. It is practical and a real time-saver.

Phenomenal text
Easily the best EM radiology book I've seen.Well-illustrated, well-written, well-referenced, addresses current imaging controversies, and is full of great teaching points.

excellent text for emergency med residents
I'm a second year emergency med resident, and I love this book.It's written for and aimed at emergency physicians.There are a lot of black and white photos of x-rays, CTs, and some ultrasound.There are also many hand-drawn illustrations that highlight what the radiograph photos are showing.Because this book is written by EM docs, there is a focus on clinical treatment.The text really focuses on what's important in interpreting and managing pts with these radiographic findings.There are a lot of photos, illustrations, and easy-to-read useful tables.I only wish that there were more ultrasound photos, but despite that criticism, I can confidently recommend this book to any serious EM resident. ... Read more

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This volume focusses on the current evidence surrounding the use of endovascular therapy. It updates and complements the earlier Medical Radiology volume on the Radiology of Peripheral Vascular Diseases. Some background information is provided on vascular biology and the facilities required for safe endovascular practice, along with guidance on consent issues. Further chapters deal with endovascular treatment in particular arterial territories, and include the evidence in favour of or against the use of specific treatments. The most up-to-date evidence surrounding endovascular aneurysm repair is discussed. There are also chapters on venous interventions, including the endovascular management of varicose veins. This book will be of value both to interventional radiologists and to vascular surgeons with an interest in endovascular techniques.

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B. Saunders. University of Connecticut, Farmington. Concise but comprehensive clinical review for radiology residents and practitioners. Abundant illustrations, primarily radiographs. DNLM: Bone and Bones - radiography. ... Read more

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As interventionalists become more involved with patients as care providers rather than solely as proceduralists, understanding and treating pain is a vital part of daily practice. This book provides an overview of the multiple techniques used in the management of pain in interventional radiology suites. Topics include techniques for the treatment and prevention of pain caused by interventional procedures, as well as minimally invasive techniques used to treat patients with chronic pain symptoms. Approximately half of the book is dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of spinal pain; other chapters focus on intraprocedural and post-procedural pain management, embolization and ablation techniques used to treat patients with uncontrollable pain, and alternative treatments for pain relief. This book is a practical resource for anyone looking to acquire skills in locoregional or systemic pain control and wishing to improve the quality of life for patients undergoing procedures or suffering from disease-related pain. ... Read more

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The advent of small, affordable ultrasound machines and the widespread use of PACS systems have made imaging more accessible to anaesthetists and intensivists than ever before. This concise, highly illustrated text discusses the key aspects of radiology, examining all imaging modalities and body regions. Introductory sections review the imaging knowledge required for the FRCA exams and the role of imaging in the Pre-Operative Assessment. These are followed by chapters on each imaging modality and body region, each containing numerous illustrations, practical advice on diagnosis, and many case illustrations. Each modality chapter contains a concise introductory section on the principles of image formation. Containing over 300 scans and illustrations, and written by a multidisciplinary team of radiologists and anaesthetists, Radiology for Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, second edition, is an invaluable aid for all anaesthetists and intensivists. ... Read more

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Building on the great success of the first edition, Paediatric Radiology for MRCPCH and FRCR retains the popular pre-existing structure of the book, but presents an improved variety of clinical cases as well as updated text in-keeping with advances in medical practice and technology. As before, the book consists of 100 clinical cases, preceded by a section on image interpretation. Each case is presented in exam format, with the answers overleaf, supplemented in every case by salient radiological and clinical summaries of each condition - the "hot lists".Chapters on non-accidental injury and radiation protection have been included as these are highly relevant to paediatric radiology practice. Many of the cases have been replaced with alternatives that are more relevant to the paediatrician or radiologist in-training. There is more emphasis on cross-sectional imaging, as candidates are increasingly encountering these sophisticated imaging tests in postgraduate exams. In particular, the authors have increased the number of cases using Magnetic Resonance Imaging. A large number of the images have been updated with better quality ones, and all the clinical information has been reviewed and updated accordingly.Further improvements for this second edition include the addition of at least one reference per case, improved indexation, and a greater number of annotated diagrams to improve understanding of the more complex images. Paediatric Radiology for MRCPCH and FRCR continues to be a popular exam-oriented text for radiologists and paediatricians alike. ... Read more

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Univ. of California, San Francisco. Text based in part on the annual Interventional Radiology Review Course offered at UCSF. Specially designed to speed reading and enhance understanding. Covers basic techniques of vascular diagnosis, therapeutic interventions, and non-vascular interventions. DNLM: Radiography, Interventional--methods. ... Read more

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It works.
For those of us who don't crave the pseudo-surgical lifestyle of vascular and interventional radiology and are perfectly happy in our diagnostic shoes, this book offers all we really need to know.Yes, Abrams or Castaneda have the advantage of volume and detail, but this book provides an excellent overview of the subspecialty.It's better for a general brush up than intensive orals review but the majority of answers for the written board can be found in its pages.Overall, a good book (and small enough to be portable). ... Read more

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Great Arthrography Book!
I have not found an arthrography book that I thought was good.This book discusses everything you need to know for doing the arthrogram.The book also has lots of pictures with cross sectional anatomy.Great book! ... Read more

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Practical and clinically focused, this Musculoskeletal title in the new Teaching Files Series provides you with 400 interesting and well-presented cases and over 700 high-quality images to help you better diagnose any musculoskeletal disease. Expert in the field, Dr. Hugue A. Oullette, uses a logical organization throughout, making referencing difficult diagnoses easier than ever before. Detailed discussions of today's modalities and technologies keep you up to date, and challenging diagnostic questions probe your knowledge of the material. This unique, case-based resource offers you an ideal way to sharpen your diagnostic skills and study for exams. And, with Expert Consult functionality, you'll have convenient access to the full text online, all of the book's illustrations, additional cases and images, and links to Medline at expertconsult.com.

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In one complete reference, Aspen Publishers’ Radiology Administration: Forms, Checklists & Guidelines lays out an entire framework for skillfully handling:

• Shifting trends in technology
• An ever-changing reimbursement system
• New legislation and regulations
• And dozens of other on-the-job concerns you have to deal with every day

These are just a few of the hundreds of issues Radiology Administration: Forms, Checklists & Guidelines will help you deal with more confidently and effectively:

• Departmental organization
• Employee relations and leadership
• Coding and reimbursement
• Cost management and billing
• Evaluating and purchasing technology
• Risk management
• Patient scheduling and education
• Marketing imaging services
• Standards and regulations
• Quality control and improvement
• Film file management
• And much more!

Radiology Administration: Forms, Checklists & Guidelines is the time-saving, nuts-and-bolts source for what to do in virtually every area of radiology administration. It includes such practical tools as:

• Concise, easy-to-understand guidelines to help you to avoid problems
• Sample forms to help you save time and ensure consistent documentation
• Checklists that you can use immediately or modify for your own department

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This third edition of Pediatric Radiology-a volume in The Requisites in Radiology series-covers everything from basic principles of interpreting diagnostic imaging studies through cutting-edge techniques. Expert authors Johan G. Blickman, MD, PhD and Patrick D. Barnes, MD are now joined by Bruce R. Parker, MD to provide the latest advances in pediatric radiology in a convenient, quick-access format with high-quality images. This edition features a greater emphasis on differential diagnosis, neuron functional imaging, and coverage of the dynamic topic of cardiac MR. You'll have everything you need to succeed in radiology examinations, subspecialty rotations, and clinical practice.

• Provides comprehensive yet concise coverage of the core material fundamental to this subspecialty for learning and quick reference.
  
• Presents material in a logical anatomic sequence, organized by organ system with eight chapters covering an overview of pediatric imaging, chest, heart, gastrointestinal tract, accessory organs of digestion, genitourinary tract, the skeletal system, and neuroimaging.
  
• Features a multi-modality approach to provide you with the most common imaging approaches tailored to each organ system.
  
• Emphasizes that pediatric diagnosis is a distinct specialty, as opposed to an aberration from standard adult diagnosis.
  
• Includes tables, boxes, pearls, key concepts, and differential diagnosis throughout the text to make key material accessible and easy to reference.

Customer Reviews (3)

Poorly edited, many images are of poor quality or are poor examples
I recently completed my Radiology residency training and intended to use this book to teach our new residents about Pediatric Radiology.I found it to be poorly edited and difficult to read.The author's first language is most likely not English, and I seriously question whether the editor actually read the text.Many words are used in the text that I was taught to never use by more than one chest radiologist - e.g., the word "infiltrate" is used multiple times. In addition, many of the images are very poor examples of the pathology described.Sloppy editing: e.g., Fig 2-54 describes 3 images with a "right" upper lobe lesion that is clearly in the LEFT lung.On some pages, four images are labeled in clockwise direction A-B-C-D, and on other pages in the same chapter four images are labeled in clockwise direction A-C-B-D.I returned the book after struggling to get through the first two chapters (although maybe the following chapters are better?)

Too superficial and disorganized
This is one of the Requisite series that is not up to par. The book is too brief and this really shows when reading the text, which is abrupt to the extreme. This makes for a very tedious read, and you often have to reread the same paragraph multiple times to figure out the point. There is also a noticable paucity of pictures (big no-no in radiology), and the illustrations provided are of poor quality. I recommend you physically pick up this book and browse thru it before plunking down your hard-earned cash. Addition to review: I recommend checking out Donnelly's Fundamentals of Pediatric Radiology. It's smaller and cheaper, well-written, and much better in terms of content and practical facts for pediatric radiology.

Essential reading for radiology residents
As I complete my radiology residency nothing has been more instrumental than the Requisites Series.I consider the collection of books as essential reading for radiology residents. ... Read more

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Neuroradiology, the top-selling book in the Requisites in Radiology series by Dr. David Yousem et al., efficiently presents everything you need to know about diagnostic imaging of the most commonly encountered neurological conditions. The authors address the conceptual, technical, and interpretive core knowledge needed for imaging the brain, spine, head, and neck, and discuss all the high-tech imaging modalities used, including diffusion weighted imaging, CT angiography, and MR spectroscopy. Compact yet authoritative, this work is a great reference for both board preparation and practice.

Customer Reviews (16)

Excellent Everyday Reference
As a neuroradiologist for 26 years in a busy private practice setting, The Requisites has been the perfect "sit on the desk beside me" reference book. The third edition now replaces the second in that spot in my reading room. My test for such a reference is can I find what I need quickly, then dictate the case and move on to the next? This book is perfect for that need. The previous editions were also excellent for my encounters with CAQ's. I find the humor refreshing, especially when studying for the exam. The tables and DDX boxes are perfect for private practice. I have read about half of this new third edition and it seems to be appropriately updated. The quality of the paper is commensurate with the modest price of the book, but it holds up in everyday use. I highly recommend it.

3rd edition cheap print job
The paper is like standard laser paper and the pictures and text are washed out in appearance. The font also was decreased in size, which further makes it difficult to read. It would have been better to print on better quality paper with a larger font and more contrast. The slight increase in cost for the consumer would have been worth it. I returned this book after I called and asked if they made a mistake in the printing, but they said the book was intended as I described it.

Use an older version or one of the many other introductory neuroradiology texts. Even the preface to the current edition of this book states that most of the text is factually unchanged except for the stroke chapter.

don't waste your money...too basic...not enough pictures!!
SKIP this textbook (unless you get it free; even then, it is a waste of space on your bookshelf).This book (2nd edition) is lacking in quality pictures.There are not enough examples, and the pictures that are included are grainy and low resolution.In addition, the clinical correlation and text explanation of the various disease processes are quite basic and out of of date with respect to Neurology/Neurosurgery clinical issues.Everyone seems to rave about the "humor and jokes" in this book but I found them to be corny and uninspiring.Personally, I like my comedy delivered by standups, actors, and friends...not by these 2 authors.

So what do I use on a daily basis?As a Neurologist and Clinical Neuroimager, I read 25-30 neuroimaging MRI/CT studies on a daily basis ranging from routine outpatient studies for evaluation of headache and back pain to complex inpatient neuro-oncology, neurosurgical and acute stroke cases.

I highly recommend EXPERTddx: Brain and Spine: Published by Amirsys®, which is much better for having with you next to your PACS station as you read images.Lots of great examples, and written with the neuroimager in mind as you scroll through images and pick out abnormalities (i.e. what is the differential for T1 hyperintense lesions within the vertebral bodies...the book lays out the DDx with text and pictures to help you).

In addition, the Diagnostic and Surgical Imaging Anatomy: Brain, Head and Neck, Spine is excellent for learning and reviewing neuroanatomy from the standpoint of imaging conventions with many excellent pictures using high quality scans (CT, CTA, 3T MRI, DSA).

As a reference text, Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Brain and Spine (2 Volume Set), does a great job with physics of MRI and also a much more comprensive review of clinical-imaging-pathology correlation.

You might say "Requisites is only ~$100" and the books I've recommended are much more.However, if you plan to be a serious and competent neuroimager, you need the right learning tools and reference materials.Don't skimp on quality.As a clinical imager, it is our responsibility to the patient to be as highly trained and qualified as possible.That means not only training with good resources, but also maintaining our knowledge base with the best availavble reference books, CME, and online training materials that are available.Make the right choice and arm yourself with the best.

Solid Text, terrible binding
Our RAdiology residency has this text as a reading for book club and of all of us who purhcased the book either this year or in prior years, the binding fell apart within weeks.Unacceptable for any hardbound textbook.Also, the authors are somewhat clever, however I noticed that when you're really focusing in, that some of the comments become distracting--I've even had some of my attendings say you should blacken them out as you go through.

Otherwise, a good, concise, well-laid out text.I would recommend except to expect the binding to fall apart regardless of how hard you try....

A good book, but not for people with low attention span...
First of all, this is a good book. It covers most of the topics a 1st year radiology resident needs to know. However, it wanders too much on shallow comments and -supposedly funny- jokes that only distracted me from my study. I'm a person who struggles to keep her concentration, I have a poor attention span, if you will, so when I was reading something complex (as most of the subjects in neuroradiology are) and then the authors ended up with a lame joke, it was as if everything I just read became lost. That may be 'my' limitation, as I mentioned, not a real flaw of the book, but I think people who, like me, need a more 'clasically' structured and 'traditionally' written text, should be warned that this volume of the Requisites series isn't the most adequate to suit their way of study. ... Read more