Curbside Consultation in Neuro-Ophthalmology


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Curbside Consultation in Neuro-Ophthalmology has been updated into a Second Edition! The Second Edition contains new questions and is completely updated! Curbside Consultation in Neuro-Ophthalmology: 49 Clinical Questions, Second Edition contains new questions and brief, practical, evidence-based answers to the most frequently asked questions that are posed during a “curbside consultation” between surgical colleagues. Dr. Andrew G. Lee and associate editors Dr. Paul W. Brazis and Dr. Lanning B. Kline have designed this unique reference in which neuro-ophthalmologists offer expert advice, preferences, and opinions on tough clinical questions commonly associated with neuro-ophthalmology. The unique Q&A format provides quick access to current information related to neuro-ophthalmology with the simplicity of a conversation between two colleagues. Images, diagrams, and references are included to enhance the text and to illustrate common clinical dilemmas. Some of the questions that are answered inside theSecond Editioninclude: What is the evaluation for papilledema? What is the work up for third nerve palsy? What is the treatment for giant cell arteritis? What is the evaluation for optic disc edema with a macular star? What is the evaluation for anisocoria? Curbside Consultation in Neuro-Ophthalmology: 49 Clinical Questions, Second Edition provides information basic enough for residents while also incorporating expert pearls that even high-volume ophthalmologists will appreciate. Residents, fellows, and practicing physicians alike will benefit from the user-friendly, casual format and the expert advice contained within.




Curbside Consultation in Neuro-ophthalmology


Book Description

Are you looking for concise, practical answers to those questions that are often left unanswered by traditional texts and references in neuro-ophthalmology? Are you seeking brief, evidence-based advice for common clinical dilemmas or complications? Curbside Consultation in Neuro-Ophthalmology: 49 Clinical Questions provides quick and direct answers to the thorny questions most commonly posed during a "curbside consultation" between neuro-ophthalmologists. Dr. Andrew G. Lee, and associate editors Dr. Paul W. Brazis and Dr. Lanning B. Kline, have designed this unique reference in which neuro-ophthalmologists offer expert advice, preferences, and opinions on tough clinical questions commonly associated with neuro-ophthalmology. The unique Q&A format provides quick access to current information related to neuro-ophthalmology with the simplicity of a conversation between two colleagues. Images, diagrams, and references are included to enhance the text and to illustrate common clinical dilemmas. Curbside Consultation in Neuro-Ophthalmology: 49 Clinical Questions provides information basic enough for residents while also incorporating expert pearls that even high-volume ophthalmologists will appreciate. Residents, fellows, and practicing physicians alike will benefit from the user-friendly and casual format and the expert advice contained within. Some of the questions that are answered: - What is the best way to manage papilledema? - What treatments are there for traumatic optic neuropathy? - When and how do I order an imaging study in neuro-ophthalmology? - What is the work-up for anterior ischemic optic neuropathy? - What evaluation is necessary for an isolated ocular motor cranial neuropathy?




Curbside Consultation in Uveitis


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Are you looking for concise, practical answers to those questions that are often left unanswered by traditional references on uveitis? Are you seeking brief, evidence-based advice for the daily examination of patients? Curbside Consultation in Uveitis: 49 Clinical Questions provides quick and direct answers to the thorny questions most commonly posed during a "curbside consultation" between experienced clinicians. Dr. Stephen Foster has designed this unique reference in which uveitis specialists offer expert advice, preferences, and opinions on tough clinical questions commonly encountered by ophthalmologists, residents, and other health care professionals. The unique Q&A format provides quick access to current information related to uveitis with the simplicity of a conversation between two colleagues. Images, diagrams, and references are included to enhance the text and to illustrate clinical diagnoses and treatment plans. Curbside Consultation in Uveitis: 49 Clinical Questions provides information basic enough for residents while also incorporating expert pearls that even high-volume ophthalmologists will appreciate. Refractive surgeons, general ophthalmologists, and residents alike will enjoy the user-friendly and casual format. Some of the questions that are answered: - How do the results of the Systemic Immunosuppressive Therapy for Eye Disease (SITE) Cohort Study apply to the care of my patients with uveitis? - How should I evaluate and treat a patient with uveitis? - How should I treat macular edema in a patient with uveitis? - How should I treat a pregnant woman with macular threatening toxoplasmosis retinochoroiditis? - When should I refer a patient with uveitis to a uveitis specialist?




Curbside Consultation in Retina


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Are you looking for concise, practical answers to those questions that are often left unanswered by traditional references of the retina? Are you seeking brief, evidence-based advice for the daily examination of patients? Curbside Consultation in Retina: 49 Clinical Questions provides quick and direct answers to questions most commonly posed during a "curbside consultation" between experienced clinicians. Dr. Sharon Fekrat, along with associate editors Drs. Darius Moshfeghi and Dean Eliott, have designed this unique reference that offers expert advice, preferences, and opinions on a variety of clinical questions commonly associated with the retina. The unique Q&A format provides quick access to current information related to the retina with the simplicity of a conversation between two colleagues. Images and references are included to enhance the text and to illustrate clinical diagnoses. Curbside Consultation in Retina: 49 Clinical Questions provides information basic enough for residents while also incorporating expert pearls that even high-volume ophthalmologists and specialists will appreciate. Optometrists, ophthalmologists, ophthalmologists-in-training, and even retina specialists will benefit from the user-friendly and casual format and the expert advice contained within. Some of the questions that are answered: * What is the treatment paradigm for postop CME? * How do I follow a patient who is pregnant and also has diabetes? * How should I counsel my patients with dry AMD and what-about various vitamin supplements? * What systemic medications require periodic fundus evaluation, what do I look for and what tests do I do? * How can I differentiate all of those white dot syndromes?




Curbside Consultation in Oculoplastics


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Are you looking for concise, practical answers to those questions that are often left unanswered by traditional texts and references in oculoplastics? Are you seeking brief, evidence-based advice for common clinical dilemmas or complications? Curbside Consultation in Oculoplastics: 49 Clinical Questions provides quick and direct answers to the thorny questions most commonly posed during a "curbside consultation" between experienced clinicians. Dr. Robert C. Kersten and Dr. Timothy J. McCulley, have designed this unique reference in which oculoplastic specialists offer expert advice, preferences, and opinions on tough clinical questions commonly associated with oculoplastics. The unique Q&A format provides quick access to current information related to oculoplastics with the simplicity of a conversation between two colleagues. Images, diagrams, and references are included to enhance the text and to illustrate common clinical dilemmas. Curbside Consultation in Oculoplastics: 49 Clinical Questions provides information basic enough for residents while also incorporating expert pearls that even high-volume ophthalmologists will appreciate. Residents, fellows, and practicing physicians alike will benefit from the user-friendly and casual format and the expert advice contained within. Some of the questions that are answered: * What do I do when a patient on anti-coagulants needs surgery? * When does an eyelid lesion need to be biopsied? * What are the general treatment guidelines for Graves' ophthalmopathy? * How should I treat bacterial orbital cellulitis? * How do you distinguish an orbital infection from sterile inflammation? * When should I be concerned about systemic disease in a patient with blepharoptosis? * What are the oculoplastic uses of botulinum toxin? * How do I know when to order an MRI or a CT?




Mayo Clinic Neurology Board Review


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This print edition of "Mayo Clinic Neurology Board Review: Clinical Neurology for Initial Certification and MOC" comes with a year's access to the online version on Oxford Medicine Online. By activating your unique access code, you can read and annotate the full text online, follow links from the references to primary research materials, and view, enlarge and download all the figures and tables. Written specifically for anyone preparing to recertify for the Neurology Boards, or even those taking the exam for the first time, this comprehensive board review guide is everything needed in an easy to read, and beautifully presented, text. With extensive neuroimaging, illustrations, and neuropathology included, this book eliminates the need for obtaining multiple resources to study for the neurology board examination with high-yield information emphasized to highlight key facts. The book is divided into the basic sciences in Part 1 and clinical neurology in Part 2. It features short, easy-to-read chapters to help the busy resident, fellow, and clinician "on the run." In addition to those people preparing to take, or recertify for, the neurology boards, it will also be useful to medical students and residents rotating through neurology or for the generalist with an interest in reviewing neurology.







Curbside Consultation in Pediatric Neurology


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Are you looking for concise, practical answers to those questions that are often left unanswered by traditional pediatric neurology references? Are you seeking brief, evidence-based advice for complicated cases or controversial decisions? Curbside Consultation in Pediatric Neurology: 49 Clinical Questions provides quick answers to the tricky questions most commonly posed during a “curbside consultation” between pediatricians. Dr. Daniel Licht and Dr. Nicole R. Ryan have designed this unique reference which offers expert advice, preferences, and opinions on tough clinical questions commonly associated with pediatric neurology. The unique Q&A format provides quick access to current information related to pediatric neurology with the simplicity of a conversation between two colleagues. Numerous images, diagrams, and references allow readers to browse large amounts of information in an expedited fashion. Some of the questions that are answered: When should I consider head imaging in a child with headache? CT or MRI? What is the acute management after a concussion? When can a child return to school and sports? What are the important things to consider when you see a child with the complaint of vision changes? Are there any diet changes or vitamins that may help a child with epilepsy? What are the signs of a stroke in a child? Are there other conditions that can present like a stroke? What are common causes of acute ataxia? What are the neurodevelopmental disorders leading to language delay and what work-up is needed? What are the Causes of Guillain-Barré Syndrome, How Often Does It Occur, and How Do You Treat It? Curbside Consultation in Pediatric Neurology: 49 Clinical Questions provides information basic enough for residents while also incorporating expert advice that even high-volume pediatricians will appreciate. Pediatricians, family practitioners, and pediatric residents will benefit from the user-friendly, casual format and the expert advice contained within.




Curbside Consultation in Pediatric Ophthalmology


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Are you looking for concise, practical answers to those questions that are often left unanswered by traditional pediatric ophthalmology references? Are you seeking brief, evidence-based advice for complicated cases or controversial decisions? Curbside Consultation in Pediatric Ophthalmology: 49 Clinical Questions provides quick answers to the tricky questions most commonly posed during a “curbside consultation” between pediatricians. Dr. Rudolph Wagner has designed this unique reference which offers expert advice, preferences, and opinions on tough clinical questions commonly associated with pediatric ophthalmology. The unique Q&A format provides quick access to current information related to pediatric ophthalmology with the simplicity of a conversation between two colleagues. Numerous images, diagrams, and references allow readers to browse large amounts of information in an expedited fashion. Some of the questions that are answered: • How do I make the diagnosis of amblyopia? • How can I differentiate a true strabismus from a pseudo-strabismus? • How do I diagnose and treat corneal abrasions? Does patching remain an important component of therapy? • What is naso-lacrimal duct obstruction? How is it managed? When should I refer these children? • How can I determine if a “red eye” is caused by a bacterial infection, viral infection or an allergic reaction? How are they managed? Curbside Consultation in Pediatric Ophthalmology: 49 Clinical Questions provides information basic enough for residents while also incorporating expert advice that even high-volume pediatricians will appreciate. Pediatricians, nurse practitioners, emergency room physicians, physician assistants and family practitioners will benefit from the user-friendly, casual format and the expert advice contained within.




Curbside Consultation in Cataract Surgery


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Curbside Consultation in Cataract Surgery: 49 Clinical Questions has been updated into a Second Edition! The Second Edition contains new questions and is completely updated! Curbside Consultation in Cataract Surgery, Second Edition contains new questions and brief, practical, and evidence-based answers to the most frequently asked questions that are posed during a “curbside consultation” between surgical colleagues. Dr. Terry Kim and associate editors Drs. Derek Delmonte and Preeya Gupta have assembled 49 of the top cataract consultants from the U.S. and abroad to offer expert advice, preferences, and opinions on tough clinical questions commonly associated with cataract surgery in this updated reference. The unique Q&A format provides quick access to current information related to cataract surgery in the simplicity of a conversation between two colleagues. Numerous images, diagrams, and references are included to enhance the text and to illustrate surgical pearls. Some of the questions that are answered inside the Second Edition include: • My patient has unreliable topography due to ocular surface pathology. What are my options for treatment and IOL selection? • How do I pick the right IOL formula for my patient with a longer/shorter than average eye? • My capsulorhexis is heading out peripherally. How should I proceed and what should I do if it tears radially? • How/when should I change my phaco/fluidics settings in the following situations: IFIS, shallow chamber, high axial length, post vitrectomy? • I have a radial tear in the anterior capsule. How do I proceed with phaco and IOL implantation? • When should I use a toric intraocular lens versus astigmatic keratotomy/LRI? • How do I incorporate femtosecond (FS) laser into my current cataract surgery techniques? Curbside Consultation in Cataract Surgery: 49 Clinical Questions, Second Edition provides information basic enough for residents while also incorporating expert pearls that even experienced cataract surgeons will appreciate. General ophthalmologists, residents, and cataract specialists alike will benefit from the user-friendly and casual format as well as the expert advice contained within.