Learning radiology. Recognizing the basics. 4th Edition

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The leading introductory radiology text for medical students emphasizes a pattern recognition approach to differentiate normal and abnormal images. Dr. William Herring's clear, conversational writing style, infused with humor, effectively guides readers in interpreting medical images across various modalities. Covering essentials like patient safety, dose reduction, and radiation protection, this concise text provides a comprehensive introduction to modern radiology. It teaches diagnosis through pattern recognition and decision trees to tackle complex challenges. The text features a user-friendly bulleted format, high-quality illustrations, tables, and teaching boxes, alongside special sections on Diagnostic Pitfalls, Really Important Points, Weblinks, and Take-Home Points. New chapters include Vascular, Pediatric, and Point-of-Care Ultrasound, as well as Interventional Radiology and Imaging Findings of Breast Disease. Additional online content, bonus images, and USMLE-style Q&A enhance mastery of the material, making it an effective resource for students, residents, and professionals in related fields. An Enhanced eBook version is available, allowing access to all text, figures, and references on various devices.