Evidence-Based Neuroimaging Diagnosis and Treatment, 2013 Improving the Quality of Neuroimaging in Patient Care Evidence-Based Imaging Series

Evidence-Based Neuroimaging is a user-friendly guide that employs evidence-based medicine criteria to systematically review the evidence defining the appropriate use of medical  imaging for the brain, spine, head, and neck. Edited by L. Santiago Medina, Pina C. Sanelli, and Jeffrey G. Jarvik, the book provides a systematic framework for understanding the best imaging choices for patient care. Chapters highlight key points that support clinical applications, allowing fast access to pertinent information including patient selection, imaging strategies, test performance, cost-effectiveness, and applicability. The diagnostic imaging of many common diseases, disorders, and conditions are covered, including multiple sclerosis, acute ischemic stroke, dementia, Alzheimer?s disease, traumatic brain injury, autism, spinal trauma, spinal infections, neck masses, thyroid cancer, and cervical lymph node metastasis.  By offering a clear understanding of the science behind the evidence, the book fills a void for radiologists, neurologists, neurosurgeons, pediatricians, primary care physicians, and other clinicians with an interest in neuroimaging and a desire to implement an evidence-based approach into their daily practice.

Part I.-Overview of Evidence-Based Imaging 1.- Principles of Evidence-Based Imaging 2.- Critically Assessing the Literature: Understanding Error and Bias Part II.- Special Topics:  Evidence-Based Neuroimaging 3.- Work Up and Management of Incidental Findings on Imaging 4.- Decision Support in Diagnostic Radiology 5.- Radiation Exposure from Medical Imaging 6.- Risks of Intravenous Contrast in CT and MR Imaging 7.- The Economic and Regulatory Impact of Evidence-Based Medicine on Radiology 8.- The Developing Role of Evidence-Based Neuroimaging in Medical-Legal Cases:  An Overview Part III.- Brain:  Evidence-Based Neuroimaging 9.- Multiple Sclerosis and Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis:  Evidence-Based Neuroimaging 10.- Acute Ischemic Stroke:  Evidence-Based Neuroimaging 11.-  Sickle Cell Disease and Stroke:  Evidence-Based Neuroimaging 12.- Acute Ischemic Stroke Patient:  Evidence-Based Endovascular Treatment 13.- Brain Arteriovenous Malformations:  Evidence-Based Diagnosis and Treatment 14.- Intracranial Aneurysms and Vasospasm:  Evidence-Based Diagnosis and Treatment 15.-  Seizures Disorders:  Evidence-Based Neuroimaging 16.- Dementia and Alzheimer Disease:  Evidence-Based Neuroimaging 17.- Children with Attention-Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD):  Evidence-Based Neuroimaging 18.-  Children With Autism:  Evidence-Based Neuroimaging 19.-  Full-Term Neonates with Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy:  Evidence-Based Neuroimaging 20.-  Premature Neonates with Intraventricular Hemorrhage Spectrum:  Evidence-Based Neuroimaging 21.-  Children with Suspected Craniosynostosis:  Evidence-Based Neuroimaging 22.- Traumatic Brain Injury:  Evidence-Based Neuroimaging 23.- Nonaccidental Head Injury:  Evidence-Based Neuroimaging 24.- Headache Disorders: Evidence-Based Neuroimaging 25.-  Brain Cancer:  Evidence-Based Neuroimaging 26.- Brain Infections:  Evidence-Based Neuroimaging 27.- Sellar Lesions:  Evidence-BasedNeuroimaging Part IV.-  Spine:  Evidence-Based Neuroimaging 28.- Adults and Children in Primary Care Setting with Low Back Pain:  Evidence-Based Neuroimaging 29.- Spinal Injections for Low Back Pain: Evidence-Based Treatment 30.- Vertebroplasty:  Evidence-Based Treatment 31.- Spine Trauma:  Evidence-Based Neuroimaging 32.- Spinal Infections: Evidence-Based Neuroimaging 33.- Pediatric Dysraphism and Scoliosis:  Evidence-Based Neuroimaging Part V.- Head and Neck:  Evidence-Based Neuroimaging 34.- Evaluation of Sinusitis:  Evidence-Based Neuroimaging 35.-  Traumatic Extracranial Vascular Injury:  Evidence-Based Neuroimaging 36.- Atherosclerotic Disease of the Cervical Carotid Artery:  Evidence-Based Neuroimaging 37.- Neck  Masses and Adenopathy:  Evidence-Based Neuroimaging 38.- Adults with Palpable Neck Mass:  Evidence-Based Neuroimaging 39.- Thyroid Nodules and Cancer:  Evidence-Based Neuroimaging 40.-  Cervical Lymph Node Metastasis in Head and Neck Cancer:  Evidence-Based Neuroimaging.

A user-friendly guide to the evidence-based science and the merit defining that appropriate use of medical imaging for diseases and disorders of the brain, head and neck, spine, and central nervous system Topics include evidence-based imaging of multiple sclerosis, thyroid cancer, traumatic brain injury, seizures, dementia, acute ischemic stroke, brain tumors, and autism Features leading researchers and practitioners within the field