Download Book Christensen's Physics Of Diagnostic Radiology 146
Carmel Useted
The Fourth Edition of this text provides a clear understanding of the physics principles essential to getting maximum diagnostic value from the full range of current and emerging imaging technologies. Updated material added in areas such as x-ray generators (solid-state devices), xerography (liquid toner), CT scanners (fast-imaging technology) and ultrasound (color Doppler).
by Thomas S. Curry III, James E. Dowdey, Robert E. Murry Jr.
August 1990
The Fourth Edition of this text provides a clear understanding of the physics principles essential to getting maximum diagnostic value from the full range of current and emerging imaging technologies. Updated material added in areas such as x-ray generators (solid-state devices), xerography (liquid toner), CT scanners (fast-imaging technology) and ultrasound (color Doppler).
There are lots of resources available on the internet, including articles, case collections, and e-books. But trust me as a first-year resident you SHOULD start off by reading standard textbooks. Because there are so many resources on the internet, you will end up collecting them / browsing through them without reading them. These are definitely great resources and you should use them, but once you have got your basics clear by reading books.
Keep reference books handy on your iPad and Kindles, especially the normal radiological anatomy books, while you are reporting. You can read about a particular case when you encounter one during your practice But for building up core concepts, you SHOULD stick to physical books!
Get in the habit of taking notes. A neat trick that I used was to stick on additional notes from articles into a standard book, so when I had to revise the topic I do not have to hunt elsewhere. You can also keep a small notebook or diary handy for taking notes during conferences. Alternatively, the iPad has some great note-taking apps like Notability and Good notes.
I have compiled the books that I found useful during my residency and fellowship. I know the list is long and it is not feasible for a first-year radiology resident to buy ALL books, but you can always read the reference books in the library or alternatively share books with your colleagues. Books and systems are listed in the order of priority: Essentials to optional.
Most of GI radiology is covered in the fundamental and body imaging books. Mayo Clinic Gastrointestinal Imaging Review and Introduction to Fluoroscopy: For Residents & Professionals Alike are good books for fluoroscopy which is not covered well in these books.
A good and more exhaustive alternative for MRI physics is MRI in Practice by Catherine Westbrook. I would prefer Duke Review of MRI Physics: Case Review Series over this, considering its case-based approach topic like MRI physics.
Although radiology is not one of the major subjects in medical school, it is increasingly being integrated into everyday clinical practice and hence it is imperative for medical students to be cognizant with the basics of radiology. Also after the introduction of the NEET entrance exam, radiology has assumed more importance in the entrance exams. These are a few books that medical students can read for learning the basics of radiology and help them with these exams as well.
P.S. Make sure you buy the latest edition while buying online. Also, a lot of websites and telegram groups offer free radiology books PDFs but I would not recommend these, and you should prefer reading books in the physical form.
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