The human amygdala

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Building on pioneering animal studies, and making use of new, noninvasive techniques for studying the human brain, research on the human amygdala has blossomed in recent years. This comprehensive volume brings together leading authorities to synthesize current knowledge on the amygdala and its role in psychological function and dysfunction. Initial chapters discuss how animal models have paved the way for work with human subjects. Next, the book examines the amygdala's involvement in emotional processing, learning, memory, and social interaction. The final section presents key advances in understanding specific clinical disorders: anxiety disorders, depression, schizophrenia, autism, and Alzheimer's disease. Illustrations include 39 color plates.

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SMELL AND GRASP OF FEAR
"The Human Amygdala" edited by Paul J. Whalen, and Elizabeth A. Phelps is the most up to date book (2009) that brings together the previous years of scientific research and study on the structure and function of the human amygdala. Brain imaging, and work with non-human primates elucidate aspects of mechanisms of the amygdala in the detection of fear, the role of the ventromedial prefrontal cortex in modulating the amygdala, memory, the interplay of social interactions, and in neuropsychiatric disorders especially in autism and schizophrenia. The chapters are clear and lucid. The chapters offer an overlapping perspective that makes the wealth of knowledge easier to grasp. At the end of each chapter there is a section called "What I Think" that gives a concise integrated summary of the chapter by the authors. The illustrations and images are clear, heuristic and the ones in color add to the overall understanding of the concepts. This book has some 40 contributors. This highly readable book on the amygdala is right up there in scientific rigor, in the brain/behavior insights it provides, and the effort that must have brought it to fruition. This gem of a book is in league with the best books oF recent Brain/Behavior such as: The erudite and concise book "Anatomy of Neuropsychiatry: The new Anatomy of the Basal Forebrain and its Implications for Neuropsychiatric Illness" (2008) by Heimer et al., The all encompassing (872 pages) "The Hippocampus Book "(2006) by Anderson et al., The easy to read "The Prefrontal Cortex, "4th Edition (2008) by single author Joaquin Fuster, and the encyclopedic "The Human Frontal Lobes 2nd Edition: Functions and Disorders" (2007). by Bruce Miller, MD (editor).

書名 The human amygdala
著者 edited by Paul J. Whalen, Elizabeth A. Phelps
索書號 WL314/H918/2009
出版者 Guilford Press
ISBN 9781606230336 (hbk.)
出版年 2009
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Decision making in spinal care

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Decision Making in Spinal Care presents the key concepts in techniques for managing complex spine conditions caused by trauma, disease, and deformity. The authors provide extensive coverage of important topics including cervical and thoracolumbar trauma, degenerative/metabolic diseases, and deformities such as scoliosis, Kyphosis, and spondylolisthesis. The book also discusses management of spinal tumors, spinal infections and inflammatory disease, and much more! No orthopaedic surgeon, neurosurgeon, or neurologist should be without this complete text.

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fantastic introduction
I've given this 5 stars because I think it achieved what the authors set out to do which is a concise introduction to every major topic in spine. If you are looking for a detailed discussion of any one particular topic you will not find it here (though the suggested readings at the end of each chapter are very helpful). This is the perfect book for residents starting their junior spine rotation and wanting to develop a fluency in this discipline.

書名 Decision making in spinal care
著者 [edited by] D. Greg Anderson, Alexander R. Vaccaro
索書號 WE725/D294/2007
出版者 Thieme
ISBN 9781588904157 (US-SC:pbk.)
出版年 2007

Comprehensive neurosurgery board review

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The second edition of Comprehensive Neurosurgery Board Review contains all the information you need to prepare for the American Board of Neurological Surgery (ABNS) written examination. Authored by a team of expert clinicians and neurosurgery trainees who earned top scores on their exams, this edition distills the current knowledge of the neurosciences and essential information for clinical practice. Six chapters provide comprehensive coverage of core concepts in anatomy, physiology, pathology, radiology, neurology, neurosurgery, and critical care.
Features of the second edition:
-Concise descriptions aid rapid review of key concepts
-Bullet-point format enhances ease of use and facilitates comprehension
-Up-to-date coverage of classic symptoms and signs of common neurosurgical diseases
-Current information related to the genetic basis of neurosurgical conditions
-450 high-quality illustrations and images typical of those appearing on exams
This superb review is an indispensable resource for neurosurgical residents preparing for the ABNS certification exam. It is also ideal for clinicians seeking a refresher or for those preparing for recertification exams.

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Neurosurgery review books at their best
This is a perfect example of works that matured over the years into a kind of a legend. It's an excellent review source for board exams and the FRCS(SN). Personally, I think it's a must have for neurosurgical residents and registrars. Having said that, I must say, this book is NOT "neurosurgery for dummies". It is only a review book designed to draw your attention to important points and emphasize its significance. It's not designed to cover all and everything you need to know!. PROS: 1) It is much more refined than the previous edition. 2) It is much more organised 3) Appears to Include Citow's other books under one cover. I don't recommend buying them if you buy this one. i.e. a) "Neuoradiology and neuropathology :a review" --> LINK : Neuropathology and Neuroradiology: A Review b) "Neuroanatomy and neuropysiology :A review" --> LINK :Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology: A Review CONS: 1) All in American units ... Any edition for the European market? 2) Errors in the book i.e some "RIGHT side" miraculously became "LEFT side" in the book. If you are considering something to cover the whole curriculum to go along with the comprehensive neurosurgery board review then consider the following new release....--> LINK The Neurosurgeon's Handbook The neurosurgeons hand book promises to be a very refined handbook for neurosurgeons pretty similar to the Oxford hand book series and perhaps a European contender to the legendary Greenberg Handbook of neurosurgery --> Handbook of Neurosurgery

書名 Comprehensive neurosurgery board review
著者 [edited by] Jonathan S. Citow , R. Loch Macdonald, Daniel Refai
索書號 WL18.2/C7365/2010
出版者 Thieme
ISBN 9781604060317 (pbk.)
出版年 2010

25 essential skills & strategies for the professional behavior analyst

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25 Essential Skills & Strategies for the Professional Behavior Analyst is a much needed guidebook for behavior analysts who want to become successful at consulting. Jon Bailey and Mary Burch present five basic skills and strategy areas that professional behavior analysts need to acquire. This book is organized around those five areas, with a total of 25 specific skills presented within those topics. Every behavior analyst, whether seasoned or beginning, should have this book.

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Beyond the valley of clinical skills
Recently completed a semester using this book as one of the primary texts while teaching a graduate course at Caldwell College entitled "Ethics and Professionalism for Behavior Analysts." Universally, my advanced level behavior analysis grad students all had wished that they had read this book earlier in their careers. They had nothing but praise for it. This text is highly recommended for behavior analysts who assert that their good clinical skills alone will propoel them towards success. They might find that there is a whole new set of skills they had not thought about before!

書名 25 essential skills & strategies for the professional behavior analyst
著者 Jon S. Bailey & Mary Burch
索書號 WM20/B154z/2010
出版者 Routledge
ISBN R9780415800679 (hbk.)
出版年 2010

Sports medicine consult

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This book provides clinicians treating athletes at the point of care with concise, practical keys to evaluation and functional treatment of sports-related problems. It is organized by chief complaint and guides clinicians to a rational differential diagnosis, a thorough history and physical exam, appropriate diagnostic testing, an accurate diagnosis, a sports-specific treatment plan, and safe return-to-play recommendations. Bulleted sections, icons, and a uniform layout help readers quickly find key information to make a diagnosis, order tests, initiate treatment, recognize indications for referral, and identify red flags. Appendices describe injection techniques and detail progressive return-to-play programs for throwing and running athletes.

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Great Sports Medicine Text
A great sports medicine book that approaches sports medicine conditions from a problem based approach. This is very useful as patients present with problems not diagnosis. Key information is easily accessible. I have found the layout easy to read and a great resource for a busy practice.

書名 Sports medicine consult :
著者 [edited by] Brian D. Busconi, J. Herbert Stevenson
索書號 QT39/S76395/2009
出版者 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
ISBN 9780781787208 (hbk.)
出版年 2009

Specialty imaging

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This thoroughly illustrated reference is a practical guide to the use of arthrography in conjunction with MRI and CT for accurate diagnosis of musculoskeletal injuries and diseases. The opening general principles section includes chapters on arthrographic appearance of arthritides, basic techniques, therapeutic injections, tenosynography, and ultrasound-guided aspiration. Subsequent sections focus on the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, sacroiliac joint, knee, ankle, and foot. Each section includes an explanation of arthrographic procedures and pitfalls; an atlas of relevant articular anatomy; diagnostic criteria and differential diagnoses for specific injuries and diseases; and a chapter on postoperative findings. The format features succinct, bulleted text and hundreds of illustrations with detailed legends.

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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!

書名 Specialty imaging:Arthrography principles and practice in radiology
著者 Julia Crim
索書號 WE300/C929s/2009
出版者 Amirsys
ISBN 9781931884150 (hbk.)
出版年 2009