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As the ideal introductory textbook for medical students, junior doctors, trainee radiologists, and practising clinicians, this new edition of <i>Diagnostic Imaging</i> explains the principles of interpretation of all forms of imaging, offering a balanced account of all the modalities available, explaining each technique and when to use it.<br> <p>Organised by body system and covering all anatomical regions, Armstrong, Wastie and Rockall:</p> <ul> <li> explain how to interpret images </li> <li> provide guidelines for interpreting images </li> <li> discuss common diseases and the signs that can be seen using each imaging modality </li> <li> illustrate clinical problems with normal and abnormal images </li> <li> assist diagnosis by covering normal images as well as those for specific disorders </li> <li> show all imaging modalities used in a clinical context </li> </ul> <p>The authors cover use of plain film, ultrasound, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, radionuclide imaging and interventional radiology, with high quality illustrations and images.</p> <p><b>What’s new for the 6th edition?</b></p> <ul> <li> Additional new sections and expanded sections, following reviewer feedback </li> <li> Updated throughout to ensure recommendations and illustrations reflect modern ultrasound CT, MRI, and nuclear medicine (including PET) practice </li> <li> Key points and bullet points to aid learning </li> </ul>