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Различные книги в жанре МедицинаStrategies for Selecting and Verifying Hearing Aid Fittings
This current and expanded edition of a bestselling text is divided into four sections, organized to follow the sequence in which decisions are made regarding hearing aid fittings, and featuring new chapters on middle ear implants, hearing aid counseling, and infection control. Other chapters have been revised to reflect the latest developments in the field, such as: improving speech recognition with directional microphones; changing standards for measuring real-ear performance; and new prescriptive procedures for severe hearing loss.The text features contributions from internationally renowned experts in the field who share their extensive knowledge and clinical experience. It covers the six most common forms of hearing loss practitioners will encounter in their own practice–noise-induced, symmetrical, asymmetrical, unilateral, conductive, and severe hearing loss–with instructions on applying the newest technology to each hearing impaired group. Key features:·Addresses the six most common types of hearing loss that comprise 90-95% of the situations audiologists encounter daily·Organized to follow the decision-making progress in selecting and verifying hearing aid fittings·Fully updated with state-of-the-art technology on implantable hearing aids, directional microphones, and more·A valuable glossary of terms at the end of the text–helpful for students and specialists alikeTogether with its updated companion text, Hearing Aids: Standards, Options, and Limitations, this book forms the basis of a complete reference library on selecting, ordering, measuring, and verifying hearing aid fittings and performance.
Calvert's Descriptive Phonetics
For years both students and instructors have found that the key to mastering phonetics is careful listening and extensive transcription practice. This new edition combines Calverts descriptive phonetics text and Calverts workbook into one updated, user-friendly guide to phonetics and transcription. The book contains a wealth of phonetics exercises as well as online access to additional material for practice outside the classroom.<P></P><p>This book is an excellent study tool and clinical review of basic phonetics for all students in speech language pathology and audiology. </p>
Pediatric Audiologic Rehabilitation
Pediatric Audiologic Rehabilitation presents evidence-based information on the clinical and educational management of children with hearing loss who are learning spoken language from infancy through adolescence. It provides students, clinicians, and teachers with the latest practical procedures and techniques for developing auditory and spoken language skills across a broad spectrum of ages and developmental stages. Key Features: Includes practical, realistic case examples that illustrate the application of audiologic rehabilitation techniquesProvides various clinical models of audiologic rehabilitation used by well-known leaders in the fieldContains a collection of strategies that practitioners can use to guide parents in their child's spoken language developmentMay be used to prepare for certification exams in audiology and speech-language pathology that include a component on audiologic rehabilitationThis book is a practical resource that brings together current information on auditory and spoken language development from infancy to adolescence, and it will be a valuable addition to the library of practicing clinicians, students, and teachers in the field of audiologic rehabilitation.
The Nose - Revision and Reconstruction
This practical, how-to casebook provides expert guidelines and step-by-step instructions on managing the many complications that can come up in revision rhinoplasty and reconstructive surgery of the nose. The first part of the book discusses the principles and practice of revision rhinoplasty and the second part presents nearly 60 select cases that address common surgical problems and offer the best solutions for resolving them. Key Features: Addresses the important topics of psychosomatic problems, psychology, body dysmorphic disorder, patient selection and contraindications, the timing of revision surgery, and wound healingBeautifully illustrated with over 900 full-color photographs and drawings that help readers visualize every conceptFollows the classic principle of learning from mistakes to prevent them from being repeatedThis book covers the full range of open, closed, and endoscopic approaches to revision rhinoplasty and reconstructive surgery of the nose. It gives residents and other new practitioners the complete armamentarium of surgical techniques they need to avoid typical mistakes and hopefully achieve optimal results the first time around.
Stuttering and Related Disorders of Fluency
Enlisting the expertise of leading clinicians, researchers, and theorists, the editors have here compiled a complete reference for the current clinical strategies for treating stuttering and fluency disorders in both children and adults. The third edition of <i>Stuttering and Related Disorders of Fluency</i> retains the comprehensive scope of previous editions and provides thorough guidance for the early assessment, diagnosis, and the treatments and adjunctive therapies available for each disorder. <b>Features:</b><li>Broad overview of the current knowledge regarding the influence of language and phonology on stuttering, and the implications these factors have for assessment and treatment</li><li>In-depth coverage of cluttering by the countrys leading experts</li><li>Expanded, up-to-date discussion of the assessment and treatment of stuttering in bilingual populations</li> <li>New sections addressing pharmaceutical approaches to stuttering, including the efficacy of such treatments as well as possible side effects</li><li>Theoretical and practical approaches to counseling children who stutter and their families</li><li>Chapters on adjunctive treatments such as self-help and mutual aid groups</li>Ideal for students in graduate programs and clinical practicum, this handbook will also serve as an invaluable reference for practitioners in the clinical setting.
Otoacoustic Emissions
The new edition of the best-selling <i>Otoacoustic Emissions: Clinical Applications</i> provides a thorough review of the complex physiology of the ear and clinical applications of the latest research on otoacoustic emissions. The book features new chapters on such important topics as middle ear function enhanced by reflectance measurements and the use of otoacoustic emissions as a preclinical measure of susceptibility to hearing loss. Accompanying the book is a CD-ROM developed by Dr. David Kemp, Ph.D., which contains animations, movies, and interviews. The CD-ROM serves as an indispensable aid to both teaching and reviewing key concepts. From physiological phenomena to diagnostic and clinical applications, this book is a complete reference on otoacoustic emissions that will provide graduates in audiology and residents in otolaryngology and otology with all the essential information needed for research and professional practice.
Clinical Management of Sensorimotor Speech Disorders
Bringing together the expertise of leading research practitioners in the field, the second edition of <i>Clinical Management of Sensorimotor Speech Disorders</i> is an up-to-date reference for the underlying theory and the basic principles of assessment and treatment. This book provides a solid foundation in the conceptual framework essential for classifying and differentiating disorders according to clinical categories. It covers the theory underlying measurement strategies including acoustic, kinematic, aerodynamic, and electromyographic techniques, and guides the reader through treatments for each disorder. New in this edition is a comprehensive section with in-depth coverage of the diseases, syndromes, and pathologic conditions which are accompanied by sensorimotor speech disorders. These chapters provide concise descriptions of the disease and its signs and symptoms, neuropathology, epidemiology, and etiology. Each chapter goes on to present the speech impairment associated with the disorder and its signs and symptoms, etiology, neuropathology, associated cognitive, linguistic, and communicative signs and symptoms, special diagnostic considerations, treatment, and key references.<b>Features:</b><li>Clear articulation of theoretical issues provides a strong foundation for the clinical management of the dysarthrias, apraxia, and speech problems secondary to hearing loss</li><li>New chapter on neurogenic fluency disorders</li><li>Extensive discussion of neuropathologic conditions that cause sensorimotor speech disorders</li>Authoritative and comprehensive, this expanded edition will prove to be the reference of choice for students in speech-language pathology programs as well as clinicians and researchers.
AUDIOLOGY Diagnosis
Written by foremost authorities in the field, <i>Audiology: Diagnosis</i> presents the basic concepts and essential clinical information for diagnosing auditory disorders, otologic diseases, and vestibular dysfunction. The book provides a thorough review of fundamental principles of diagnosis, including the basic procedures, the anatomy and physiology of the auditory system, imaging techniques, instrumentation, calibration, and more. It also covers the clinical tests essential for assessing the type and degree of hearing loss and for determining the etiological factors underlying the patient's disorder. Chapters address such important topics as ototoxicity and pharmacology in the audiology practice, and utilizing functional brain imaging and radiologic techniques.<b>Highlights:</b><li>New information on effective methods for neonatal hearing screening, assessment of vestibular disorders, the genetics of hearing loss, and recent advances in testing for auditory processing disorders in children and adults</li><li>Chapter outlines to rapidly acquaint reader with topics to be discussed</li><li>Pearls, pitfalls, controversial points, and special considerations providing recommendations and comments on key aspects of patient care</li><i>Audiology: Diagnosis</i> is one part of a three-volume series, which is completed by <i>Audiology: Treatment</i> and <i>Audiology: Practice Management</i>. Together these books provide audiologists and students in graduate programs with an invaluable resource for each stage of management.
Neck Rejuvenation
Neck Rejuvenation features up-to-date information on groundbreaking technical advances in lower facial and neck contouring – many published here for the first time.This highly practical reference begins with an introduction to the complex anatomy and physiology of the neck region. Readers then learn how to assess aging-related changes and to perform an accurate evaluation of the aging neck. The expert authors also provide advice on the patient consultation, interpreting physical findings, technique selection, and preoperative planning. The chapters that follow contain highly focused descriptions of different problems and surgical and nonsurgical approaches enhanced by full-color photographs and drawings. Features In-depth discussion of innovative techniques, including superior based platysmaplasty, fiberlaser assisted techniques, self-retaining sutures, and more348 full-color photographs and high-quality drawings demonstrate each step of the proceduresMultiple perspectives from renowned facial plastic surgeons and otolaryngologistsEncompassing the latest advances in the field, this is an indispensable resource for practitioners or residents in facial plastic surgery or otolaryngology, as well as for general plastic surgeons, oral surgeons, or maxillofacial surgeons.
Musculoskeletal Ultrasound with MRI Correlations
With an emphasis on the accuracy and dynamic nature of no-radiation ultrasound, leading clinicians from around the world provide practical guidance on how to combine different multiplanar imaging modalities in the analysis and diagnosis of common musculoskeletal disorders.Organized by body region, each of the 13 chapters follows a consistent, easy-to-reference format. The authors guide the reader through clinical indications, technical guidelines, and normal anatomy followed by information on degenerative diseases, inflammatory conditions, traumatic injuries, tumors, and various other musculoskeletal problems. Clear, high-resolution ultrasound images appear side by side with MRI, and in some cases CT, images to teach and train readers how to perform musculoskeletal ultrasound in clinical practice while simultaneously sharpening their diagnostic skills.<b>Features:</b><li>864 high-quality illustrations, including full-color patient photographs and ultrasound images with MRI correlation to help readers understand how to make an accurate diagnosis</li><li>Bullet points that highlight key facts to facilitate rapid reading and review</li><li>Tips on technique, such as how to position the transducer to obtain optimal scans</li><li>Imaging pearls and pitfalls at the end of every chapter</li>As a handy reference for daily practice or as a review tool before exams, <b><i>Musculoskeletal Ultrasound with MRI Correlations</b></i> serves as an indispensable how-to manual for clinicians and residents in radiology, orthopedic surgery, and emergency medicine, as well as an accessible handbook for radiologic technologists.