Pediatric Demyelinating Disease and its Mimics, An Issue of Neuroimaging Clinics


Book Description

This issue reviews the state of the art in pediatric demyelinating diseases. Articles cover topics on childhood transverse myelitis, neuromyelitis optica, multiple sclerosis, acute demyelinating encephalopathy, and more.




Pediatric Demyelinating Disease and Its Mimics, an Issue of Neuroimaging Clinics


Book Description

This issue reviews the state of the art in pediatric demyelinating diseases. Articles cover topics on childhood transverse myelitis, neuromyelitis optica, multiple sclerosis, acute demyelinating encephalopathy, and more.




Diseases of the Brain, Head and Neck, Spine 2020–2023


Book Description

This open access book offers an essential overview of brain, head and neck, and spine imaging. Over the last few years, there have been considerable advances in this area, driven by both clinical and technological developments. Written by leading international experts and teachers, the chapters are disease-oriented and cover all relevant imaging modalities, with a focus on magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography. The book also includes a synopsis of pediatric imaging. IDKD books are rewritten (not merely updated) every four years, which means they offer a comprehensive review of the state-of-the-art in imaging. The book is clearly structured and features learning objectives, abstracts, subheadings, tables and take-home points, supported by design elements to help readers navigate the text. It will particularly appeal to general radiologists, radiology residents, and interventional radiologists who want to update their diagnostic expertise, as well as clinicians from other specialties who are interested in imaging for their patient care.




MR Spectroscopy of the Brain, An Issue of Neuroimaging Clinics


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This issue focuses on MR Spectroscopy (MRS) for neuroimaging. Topics include MRS for Common Dementias, Epilepsy, Metabolic Disorders, Hypoxic-isquemic Injuries, Multiple Sclerosis, Brain Infections, Pediatric Brain Tumors, Adult Brain Neoplasms.




Socioeconomics of Neuroimaging, An Issue of Neuroimaging Clinics


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An especially important issue during these uncertain times, this collection of articles examines Neuroimaging from an economic perspective, with articles that discuss leadership, “turf battles , strategic planning in the face of declining reimbursement, and the impact of teleradiology and telemedicine in cutting costs and improving access. Medicolegal issues are addressed, as is evidence-based medicine and effective utilization. Performance measures and conflict of interest are reviewed, among many other topics.




Neuroradiology Applications of High-Field MR Imaging, An Issue of Neuroimaging Clinics


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Information for neuroimaging specialists includes a "Diagnostic Checklist or “Clinical Recommendations along with tables presenting recommended MR sequences and protocols. The primary focus of the issue is 3.0T; one article specifically deals with 7T and higher fields are mentioned sporadically throughout. Topics include: Tumor High-Field MR; Stroke High-Field MR; High-Field MR of Inflammation; Vascular Disorders: MR Angiography of Brain Vessels, MR Angiography of Neck Vessels, and Perfusion Imaging; Plaque Imaging; Neurodegenerative Disease; Epilepsy Imaging; Head and Neck Oncology Applications; Pediatric High-Field Imaging; Spine High-Field Imaging; Ultra High-Field Imaging; Future Perspectives on High-Field MR




MR Neurography, An Issue of Neuroimaging Clinics


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Editor Avneesh Chhabra and authors review important areas in Endovascular Management of Neurovascular Pathology in Adults and Children. Articles will include anatomic considerations, upper cranial nerves, lower cranial nerves, peripheral neuropathy, brachial plexus, upper extremity neuropathy, pelvis and lumbosacral plexus, lower extremity nerves, chronic pelvic pain syndrome, nerve tumors and tumor-like conditions. Other articles will focus on a primer for imagers, neurography research, DTI and future directions, technical considerations, neurographic interpretation, and more!




Endovascular Management of Neurovascular Pathology in Adults and Children, An Issue of Neuroimaging Clinics


Book Description

This issue of Neuroimaging Clinics focuses on the endovascular treatment of pathology in adults and children. Topics include cerebral aneurysms, cerebral vasospasms, dural fistulas, carotid stenosis, acute ischemic stroke, vascular malformations, and more.




Pediatric Neurovascular Disorders, An Issue of Neuroimaging Clinics of North America


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In this issue of Neuroimaging Clinics, guest editors Drs. Prakash Muthusami and Todd Abruzzo bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Pediatric Neurovascular Disorders. Top experts in the field discuss catheter-directed cerebral and spinal angiography in children; fetal neurovascular malformations; intracranial arterial aneurysms in childhood; neurovascular trauma in children; spinal vascular malformations of childhood; and more. - Contains 11 relevant, practice-oriented topics including special considerations for cross-sectional imaging in the child with neurovascular disease; pediatric intracranial vascular malformations; arterial ischemic stroke in children; hemorrhagic stroke in children; neurovascular diseases across the pediatric age spectrum; and more. - Provides in-depth clinical reviews on pediatric neurovascular disorders, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. - Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.




Multiple Sclerosis and Associated Demyelinating Disorders, An Issue of Neuroimaging Clinics of North America, E-Book


Book Description

In this issue of Neuroimaging Clinics, guest editors Drs. Frederik Barkhof and Yaou Liu bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Multiple Sclerosis and Associated Demyelinating Disorders. Top experts in the field discuss advanced brain imaging in CNS demyelinating diseases; new imaging markers in MS and related disorders: smoldering inflammation and central vein sign; the use of AI in MS and white matter disease; optic nerve imaging in MS and related disorders; atypical demyelinating disorders; and more. Co-Editor Frederik Barkhof, MD, has received the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and the American Academy of Neurology's 2018 John Dystel Prize for Multiple Sclerosis Research for his many years of outstanding research in the field of MS, especially in advancing the understanding and clinical use of brain imaging. - Contains 12 relevant, practice-oriented topics including diagnostic criteria for MS, NMOSD and MOGAD; routine MRI protocol and standardization in CNS demyelinating diseases; spinal cord imaging in MS and related disorders; treatment monitoring in MS: efficacy and safety; cognitive impairment in MS and related disorders; and more. - Provides in-depth clinical reviews on multiple sclerosis and associated demyelinating disorders, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. - Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.