New York/Stuttgart - Thieme announces the release of the second edition of "Ultrasound: A Practical Approach to Clinical Problems." Completely updated, the book takes a clinical approach to ultrasound based on signs and symptoms, rather than the typical organization by organ systems. It is the perfect companion for radiologists, radiology residents, referring doctors, nurse practitioners, and radiologist assistants.

Based on a popular course taught at the Radiological Society of North America's annual meeting, the book meticulously covers the role of ultrasound in solving clinical problems and includes the appropriate use of other imaging modalities such as CT, MR and PET.

"Ultrasound: A Practical Approach to Clinical Problems Second Edition," includes over 1,300 illustrations and provides all the necessary information for solving a given clinical problem. It holds vital information for ultrasonographers, radiologists, residents, physicians, nurses, radiology assistants, and anyone seeking the latest recommendations for the effective use of ultrasonography.

About the Authors
Edward I. Bluth, M.D., F.A.C.R., is the chairman emeritus in the department of radiology at Ochsner Health Systems in New Orleans, LA. Carol B. Benson, M.D., is a professor in the department of radiology at the Harvard Medical School and is also co-director of High Risk Obstetrical Ultrasound at Brigham & Women's Hospital, located in Boston, MA. Philip W. Ralls, M.D., is a professor and the vice chair of the department of radiology at the University Southern California's Keck School of Medicine in Los Angeles, CA. Marilyn J. Siegel, M.D., is a professor in the departments of radiology and pediatrics at the Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology at Washington University School of Medicine, located in Saint Louis, MO.

About Thieme
Thieme Publishing Group, based in Stuttgart, Germany, is a privately held, medical and scientific publishing company. Thieme employs 850 people and maintains offices in 7 cities including New York, Beijing, Delhi and Stuttgart. For 120 years, Thieme's high-quality books and journals have been a vital resource for scientists, physicians, researchers and academics. Thieme publishes 130 peer-reviewed journals and over 500 new books annually. All scientific and an increasing number of medical publications are also available online. Please visit www.thieme.com for additional information.

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