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This issue of Neurologic Clinics, guest edited by Laszlo L. Mechtler, will cover key topics in Neuroimaging. This issue is one of four selected each year by our series consulting editor, Dr. Randolph W. Evans. Topics discussed in this issue will include: Future of Neuroimaging, Neuroimaging for the Neurologist, Imaging in Pregnancy, Multiple Sclerosis Mimic, Diseases that cause Dementia, Acute Stroke, DBS, NPH and Hydrocephalus, Venous Disease of the Brain, Cranial Nerve Imaging, and Neuro-ultrasonography, among others.

This issue of Radiologic Clinics of North America focuses on Imaging of the Reproductive Age Female, and is edited by Dr. Liina Poder. Articles will include: Imaging Safety and Technical Considerations in the Reproductive Age Female; Imaging of Infertility: Hysterosalpingograms to MRI; Imaging Spectrum of Benign Uterine Disease and Treatment Options; Imaging of Benign Adnexal Disease; Imaging Spectrum of Endometriosis (Endometriomas to Deep Infiltrative Endometriosis); Imaging of The Female Pelvic Floor: Current Implications and New Horizons; Imaging of Acute Pelvic Pain: Nonpregnant; Imaging of Acute Pelvic Pain: Pregnant (ectopic and first trimester viability updated); Nonfetal Imaging During Pregnancy: Acute Abdomen/Pelvis; Nonfetal Imaging During Pregnancy: Placental Related Disease; Imaging of Gynecologic Malingancy in a Reproductive Age Female: Fertility Sparing; Imaging of Gynecologic Malignancy in A Reproductive Age Female: Cancer During Pregnancy; Imaging of Post/Peripartum Complications; Role of Interventional Procedures in Obstetrics and Gynecology, and more!

This issue of Neuroimaging Clinics of North America focuses on Psychoradiology, and is edited by Dr. Qiyong Gong. Articles will include: Clinical Strategies and Technical Challenges in Psychoradiology; Resting State Functional MRI for Psychiatry; Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy for Psychiatry; Psychoradiology of Major Depression; Psychoradiological Biomarkers for Psychopharmaceutical Effects; Implementing Imaging into Clinical Routine Screening for Psychosis; Imaging of Autism; Individual-specific Analysis for Psychoradiology; Interventional Psychoradiology: Imaging Guided Therapeutic Intervention of Neuropsychiatric Disorders; Imaging-based Subtyping for Psychiatric Syndromes; Imaging of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder; Imaging of Schizophrenia; and more!

This issue of MRI Clinics of North America focuses on The Gut in MRI: From the Upper to the Lower Digestive Tract, and is edited by Dr. Andrea Laghi. Articles will include: Esophagus and stomach: Is there a role for MRI?; MR of the small bowel: How to do it; MR in Crohn''s Disease: Diagnosis, disease burden and classification; MR in Crohn''s Disease: Imaging biomarkers in assessing response to therapy; MR of malabsorption syndromes, vasculitis, and other uncommon diseases; MR of small bowel tumors; MR enema of the colon in the diagnosis of recto-sigmoid endometriosis; Rectal cancer: Staging; Rectal cancer: Assessing response to neoadjuvant therapy; MR of anal and peri-anal tumors; MR of perianal fistulas; and more!

This issue of PET Clinics focuses on Evolving Role of PET in Assessing the Efficacy of Immunotherapy and Radiation Therapy in Malignant Disorders, and is edited by Drs. Charles B. Simone II, Nicolas Aide, and Abass Alavi (the Consulting Editor of PET Clinics). Articles will include: The Value of PET Imaging to Guide Target Delineation for Radiation Oncology; PET Imaging to Determine Radiation Dose, Adapt Radiation Plans, and Predict Patterns of Failure and Overall Survival for Non-small Cell Lung Cancer; The Utility of PET/CT for Radiation Oncology Planning, Surveillance, and Prognosis Prediction for Gastrointestinal Tumors; Evolving Role of PET Based Novel Quantitative Techniques to Detect Radiation-induced Complications; Current and Future PET Based Quantitative techniques to Assess Response to Radiation Therapy; Diagnosis, Staging, Radiation Treatment Response Assessment, and Prognostication; FDG PET/CT for Assessing Tumour Response to Immunotherapy and Detecting Immune-related Side Effects: A Checklist for the PET Reader; PET Imaging with Therapeutic Antibody-based PD-1/PD-L1 Checkpoint Tracers; FDG PET/CT for Assessing Tumour Response to Immunotherapy in Lymphomas; FDG PET/CT for Assessing Tumour Response to Immunotherapy in Solid Tumours: Melanoma and Beyond; and more!

Reviews the advances and knowledge for the use of Diffusion Imaging (DI) in the clinical setting. This title covers the basic concepts for DI, including DI in central nervous system, head and neck, chest, abdomen, pelvis, breast, and musculoskeletal system.

Offers a comprehensive overview of imaging of the prostate using PET and PET/CT. This issue provides correlates from other modalities. It also covers treatment planning for radiation therapy and follow-up.

Presents a general overview of women's imaging with ultrasound. This work includes articles on imaging breast masses, performing breast biopsies using ultrasound, and postsurgical follow up. It also reviews obstetric topics such as ectopic pregnancy, pregnancy-related genitourinary diseases, and first trimester bleeding.

Reviews the advances in the use of multidetector CT for imaging of the chest. This book includes articles on 'Thoracic CT (How far we have come)', 'MDCT (Principles and Practice)', and 'Contrast Enhancement'. It covers topics such as 'Dual Energy Chest CT' and 'Volumetric HRCT'.

Osteoporosis is a disease that primarily affects the elderly and usually with crippling effects. Although osteoporosis is preventable and its effects somewhat reversible, early diagnosis is essential in order to make effective treatment decisions. This title covers imaging with plain film, ultrasound, and CT.

Presents topics on Clinical Indications for Breast MRI; how to set up breast MRI practice; MR-BIRADS Lexicon; optimization of breast MRI at 1.5 Tesla(T) and at 3 Tesla; role of MRI in evaluating extent of disease; and, update on Screening breast MRI in high risk women.

Offers information in three distinct sections: Diagnostics, Planning/Imaging, and Therapeutics. This title covers such topics as applications of nanotechnology in the imaging and therapy of brain tumors; molecular Tools (Biology, Prognosis and Therapeutic Triage in Gliomas); and, surgical planning and intra-operative MR in brain tumor surgery.

Covers such articles as - MR Imaging of the Pediatric Bone Marrow; The growing skeleton: MR appearances of developing cartilage; Infectious and Inflammatory Disorders; MRI of Pediatric Trauma; MR Imaging of Primary Bone Tumors and Tumor-like Conditions in Children; and, MRI in Congenital and Acquired Disorders of the Pediatric Upper Extremity.

Presents topics on brain tumor classification concepts; translation from animal to human in brain tumor research; brain irradiation - effects on normal brain parenchyma and radiation necrosis; MR perfusion and permeability in high-grade brain tumors; and, diffusion concept for survival estimation.

Presents topics on a variety of MR imaging techniques and approaches for the range of body regions.

Focuses on the minimally invasive, and image-guided therapies. This title includes guidelines for patient assessment and selection, choices of pharmaceuticals and materials commonly used. It discusses common procedures such as biopsy, epidural steroid injection and vertebroplasty (or balloon assisted vertebroplasty).

Angiography is a minimally invasive medical test that helps physicians diagnose and treat medical conditions. More and more physicians have been using Magnetic Resonance Angiography due to the fact that it is a noninvasive imaging technique that does not involve exposure to radiation. This title explores MRA.

Presents an exploration of multiple sclerosis. This book features such topics as High-field MRI, and relaxation times.

Reviews the diseases that affect the airways. This book covers airway anatomy and variants, congenital anomalies of airways, and CT-bronchoscopic correlations.

Provides an overview of neoplasms of the CNS, liver, chest, kidneys, pancreas, and adrenal glands commonly discovered during radiologic examinations. This title also provides a framework for understanding the legal implications and cost considerations involved for radiologists.

Positron emission tomography (PET) has been approved for the diagnosis and staging of gynecologic malignancies. This issue reviews the imaging of cervical, uterine, and endometrial cancers. It includes articles on the uses of PET/CT for imaging normal and abnormal anatomy, as well as gynecologic imaging using other modalities.

Presents the use of PET imaging in the diagnosis, staging, and follow up of melanoma. This title provides a glimpse into the future through a review of radionuclide tracers.

Endocrine imaging is covered extensively in this issue of Radiologic Clinics. Articles will include: Thyroid Ultrasound, Part 1: Technique and Diffuse Disease; Thyroid Ultrasonography, Part 2: Nodules; Thyroid: Nuclear Medicine Update; Thyroid Cytology: Challenges in the Pursuit of Low-Grade Malignancies; Diagnosis and Treatment of Differentiated Thyroid Carcinoma; Thyroid Carcinoma: The Surgeon¿s Perspective; Imaging Surveillance of Differentiated Thyroid Cancer; Parathyroid Imaging; Adrenal Imaging: From Addison to Algorithms; Imaging of Neuroendocrine Tumors; Imaging of the Pituitary, and more!

This issue of Neuroimaging Clinics of North America focuses on fMRI for the Diagnosis, Treatment and Management of Brain Tumors and is edited by Dr. Andrei I. Holodny. Articles will include: Introduction to fMRI; How to start your clinical fMRI program; Diffusion tractography; The problem of neurovascular uncoupling; Dynamic Resting State fMRI; Resting State fMRI of language function; Methods of fMRI analysis; Patient preparation and fMRI paradigm design; Functional brain anatomy; Neurosurgical Applications of fMRI; and more!

This issue of Radiologic Clinics of North America focuses on Breast Imaging and is edited by Dr. Phoebe E. Freer. Articles will include: Management of High-risk Lesions in Breast Cancer; Contrast Mammography and Tomosynthesis; Breast Radiology Advocacy: Responding to the Call-to-Action; Artificial Intelligence and Breast Imaging; Is It the Era for Personalized Breast Cancer Screening?; Understanding the Mammography Audit; MRI Screening of Breast Cancer; Abbreviated MRI for Breast Cancer; Overdiagnosis and Risks of Breast Cancer Screening; MRI Audit of Screening and Diagnostic Breast Imaging; Supplemental Screening for Breast Cancer in Patients at Intermediate and High Risk; and more!

This issue of Neurologic Clinics, guest edited by Dr. José Biller, is devoted to Therapy in Neurology. This issue is one of four selected each year by the series Consulting Editor, Dr. Randolph W. Evan. Articles in this issue include: Update on CGRP Antagonism in the Treatment of Migraine, Advances in the Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis, Advances in the Treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder, Advances and ongoing controversies in PFO closure and cryptogenic stroke, Advances in neuromodulation/neurostimulation in Neurology, Advances in the treatment of muscular dystrophies and motor neuron disorders, Advances in the management of small fiber neuropathies, Update in the treatment of Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension, What is new in neuro-oncology?, Advances in the surgical management of epilepsy, Treatment of Viral Encephalitis, An update on Botulinum toxin in neurology, Cannabinoids in neurological illnesses, and Pitfalls in Transitioning Neurological Care of the Developmentally Disabled from Pediatric to Adult Providers.

This issue of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics, guest edited by Dr. Kathleen L. Davenport, will discuss a number of important topics in Dance Medicine. This issue of one of four issues selected each year by series Consulting Editor, Santos Martinez. Topics discussed in this issue include, but are not limited to: Rehabilitation of the Dancer, Access to Healthcare Among Dancers, Dry Needling and Acupuncture, Nutrition Periodization in Dancers, Choreography Specific Cross Training for Dancers, Mental and Physical Resilience in Dancers, Pointe Readiness Screening, Dancers with Disabilities, Special Considerations for the Growing Dancer, Supplemental Training in Dance: Systematic Review, Concussions in Dancers and Other Performing Artists, and Nutritional Concerns for the Artistic Athlete.

This issue of the Neurologic Clinics is dedicated to the cerebellum and includes articles on its functional neuroanatomy and different cerebellar pathologies. Among the various reviews contained in this issue, there are two particularly unique articles devoted to the role of the cerebellum in human cognition and psychiatric diseases. Other topics include: the Cerebellum and Sleep; Toxic-Metabolic, Nutritional, and Medicinal-Induced Disorders of Cerebellum; Multiple Sclerosis and the Cerebellum; and Infections of the Cerebellum, among others.