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<p><b>Highly Commended at the British Medical Association Book Awards 2016</b><i><b><br></b><br>Abdominal X-rays for Medical Students</i> is a comprehensive resource offering guidance on reading, presenting and interpreting abdominal radiographs. Suitable for medical students, junior doctors, nurses and trainee radiographers, this brand new title is clearly illustrated using a unique colour overlay system to present the main pathologies and to highlight the abnormalities in abdomen x-rays.</p> <p><i>Abdominal X-rays for Medical Students</i>:</p> <ul> <li>Covers the key knowledge and skills necessary for practical use</li> <li>Provides an effective and memorable way to analyse and present abdominal radiographs - the unique 'ABCDE' system as developed by the authors</li> <li>Presents each radiograph twice, side by side: the first as seen in the clinical setting, and the second with the pathology clearly highlighted</li> <li>Includes self-assessment to test knowledge and presentation technique</li> </ul> <p>With a systematic approach covering both the analysis of radiographs and next steps mirroring the clinical setting and context, <i>Abdominal X-rays for Medical Students</i> is a succinct and up-to-date overview of the principles and practice of this important topic.</p>